JP2019217396A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: shooting means for shooting game balls toward a game area; a first passage as a passage through which game balls can pass; a second passage as a passage through which game balls can pass; and distribution means for distributing arriving game balls to either the first passage or the second passage. The distribution means can be in a first state for distributing arriving game balls to the first passage or a second state for distributing arriving game balls to the second passage, and an initial state and a stationary state are the first states. The distribution means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes arriving game balls to the first passage, and is alternately shifted between the first state and the second state by operation of dynamical action received from the arriving game balls.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 105

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, technical improvements have been made from various viewpoints such as structure, control, and production for the purpose of improving the interest of gaming (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-172988 A

  In the above-described gaming machines, further technical improvements are desired for the purpose of enhancing the interest in the games.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following embodiments.

[Form]
Launching means for launching game balls toward the game area;
A first route, which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
A second route, which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
Distributing means for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
The distribution means,
A first state of distributing the reached game ball to the first path;
A second state of distributing the reached game ball to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, whereby the first state and the second A gaming machine characterized by alternately transitioning between the states.

  According to the above embodiment, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine as one embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol and the display surface which are variably displayed in the symbol display device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing explaining the content of various counters used for a jackpot lottery etc. It is an explanatory view explaining a success / failure table stored in a success / failure table storage area. It is an explanatory view explaining contents of a distribution table set up in a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for the starting mouth. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for through. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a game time control process. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a display continuation time. It is an explanatory view showing a game state shift processing. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the shift processing at the time of completion | finish of opening / closing execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electric role support. It is a flowchart which shows an electric-power opening / closing process. FIG. 2 is a block diagram mainly showing an electrical configuration of a sound emission control device and a display control device. It is a time chart which shows an example of the already noticed notice performed by the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on a symbol display device, when the already-viewed notice is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in a sound side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows a command correspondence process. It is a flowchart which shows a hold command correspondence process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a winning. It is a flowchart which shows a confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the already-viewed feeling notice process. It is a flow chart which shows a feeling of notice notice generation lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the effect corresponding to the already-viewed notice. It is a flowchart which shows the update process at the time of a change start. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed in the MPU of the display control device. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a command interruption process executed in the MPU of the display control device. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a V interrupt process executed in the MPU of the display control device. It is a time chart which shows an example which increases the number of the effect elements of the same content which are executed a plurality of times with the passage of time. It is a time chart which shows an example of the already-viewed notice performed by the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. It is a time chart which shows an example of the already-viewed notice performed by the pachinko machine of the third embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display surface at the time of the already-viewed notice being performed by the pachinko machine in 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows an example of an already-viewed notice performed by the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment. It is an explanatory view explaining an outline of processing performed in a main control device and a sound emission control device of a pachinko machine in a fifth embodiment. It is a time chart which shows an example of an already-visited notice performed by the pachinko machine of the sixth embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XA as an effect element for the already-notified notice and executing the button effect XA twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production mode XA1, XA2 performed in the button production XA, and the suggestion production F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process when the button effect XA is executed as the effect element for the already-viewed notice. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XB as an effect element for a noticed feeling notice, and executing the button effect XB twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production | presentation mode XB1, XB2, XB3 performed in the button production XB, and the suggestion production F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process when the button effect XB is executed as the effect element for the already-viewed notice. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XC as an effect element for an already-notified notice and executing the button effect XC twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production mode XC1, XC2 performed in the button production XC, and the suggestion production F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process when the button effect XC is executed as the effect element for the already-viewed notice. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XA as an effect element for an already noticed notice and executing the button effect XD twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the effect selection screen XD1, the effect mode XD2, and the suggestion effect F performed in the button effect XD. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process when the button effect XD is executed as the effect element for the already-notified notice. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XE as an effect element for an already-notified notice and executing the button effect XE twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the effect selection screen XE1, the effect mode XE2, and the suggestion effect F performed in the button effect XE. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process when the button effect XE is executed as the effect element for the already-viewed notice. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XF as an effect element for a feeling-of-view notice and executing the button effect XF twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production mode XF1, XF2 performed in the button production XF, and the suggestion production F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process when the button effect XF is executed as an effect element for the already-viewed notice. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XG as an effect element for an already-notified notice and executing the button effect XA twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production mode XG1, XG2 performed in the button production XG, and the suggestion production F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process when the button effect XG is executed as the effect element for the already-viewed notice. It is a flowchart which shows the flow at the time of a pachinko machine selecting the button effect XH as an effect element for a feeling notice and performing the button effect XH twice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production mode XH1, XH2, XH3 performed in button production XH, and suggestion production F. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of button production XH being performed as a production effect element for a feeling already notice. It is an explanatory view showing a game board of a pachinko machine of an eighth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 2nd starting port unit with which the pachinko machine of 8th Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the 2nd starting port unit when the 1st high frequency support mode is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the 2nd starting port unit in case the 2nd high frequency support mode is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the distribution table in the pachinko machine of 8th Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for the starting mouth performed by the pachinko machine of an 8th embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows shift processing at the time of the end of opening and closing execution mode performed by the pachinko machine of an 8th embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electric role support performed by the pachinko machine of 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric power opening / closing process performed by the pachinko machine of 8th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 2nd starting port unit with which the pachinko machine of 9th Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the locus | trajectory of a game ball when a game ball enters into the 2nd starting port unit with which the pachinko machine of 9th Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the distribution table in the pachinko machine of 9th Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for the starting mouth performed by the pachinko machine of a 9th embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows shift processing at the time of the end of opening and closing execution mode performed by the pachinko machine of a 9th embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows electric opening and closing processing performed by the pachinko machine of a 9th embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a structure of the 2nd starting port unit typically. It is an explanatory view showing another example of composition of the 2nd starting port unit concretely. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the 2nd start-up opening unit in the case of winning the 1st class electric utility machine in the pachinko machine of 10th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the timing at which a game ball arrives at a through gate and an opening / closing ball-in device, and shows a control mode of an opening / closing door in a case where election for the first type electric utility opening is won. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the 2nd start-up opening unit in the case of winning the 2nd kind of electric utility in the pachinko machine of 10th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the timing at which the game ball reached the through gate and the opening / closing ball-in device, and shows the control mode of the opening / closing door in the case where it was elected to open the second type electric utility. It is a flow chart which shows shift processing at the time of the end of opening and closing execution mode performed by the pachinko machine of a 10th embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electric role support performed by the pachinko machine of 10th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric power opening / closing process performed by the pachinko machine of 10th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the control mode of the opening and closing door in the 1st high frequency support mode performed by the pachinko machine of the eleventh embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the control mode of the opening and closing door in the 2nd high frequency support mode which the pachinko machine of an 11th embodiment performs. It is a timing chart which shows the control mode of the opening and closing door in the 3rd high frequency support mode which the pachinko machine of an 11th embodiment performs. It is a timing chart which shows the control mode of the opening and closing door in the low frequency support mode performed by the pachinko machine of the eleventh embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the distribution table in the pachinko machine of 11th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the distribution table in the pachinko machine of 12th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows a mode of control of an opening and closing door when a fluctuating time of a general figure unit is set to 0.95 seconds during a high frequency support mode which a pachinko machine of a 13th embodiment performs. It is a timing chart which shows a control mode of an opening and closing door when a fluctuating time of a general figure unit is set to 0.25 seconds during a high frequency support mode which a pachinko machine of a 13th embodiment performs. It is a timing chart which shows a mode of control of an opening and closing door when a fluctuating time of a general figure unit is set to 0.05 second during a high frequency support mode which a pachinko machine of a 13th embodiment performs. It is an explanatory view showing a change time table for a high frequency support mode in a pachinko machine of a thirteenth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the increase / decrease of the game ball which a player has during the high frequency support mode which the pachinko machine of 13th Embodiment performs. It is an explanatory view showing a game board of a pachinko machine of a fourteenth embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the composition of the 2nd starting port unit of a 14th embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a distribution mechanism and a behavior of a game ball when a game ball enters the second starting port unit of the fourteenth embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a distribution mechanism and a behavior of a game ball when a game ball enters the second starting port unit of the fourteenth embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the composition of the 2nd starting port unit of other example 1 of a 14th embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the composition of the 2nd starting port unit of other example 1 of a 14th embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a distribution mechanism and a behavior of a game ball when a game ball enters the second starting port unit of another example 1 of the fourteenth embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the composition of the 2nd starting port unit of other example 2 of a 14th embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a distribution mechanism and a behavior of a game ball when a game ball enters the second starting port unit of another example 2 of the fourteenth embodiment.

An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
A. First embodiment:
B. Second embodiment:
C. Third embodiment:
D. Fourth embodiment:
E. FIG. Fifth embodiment:
F. Sixth embodiment:
G. FIG. Seventh embodiment:
H. Eighth embodiment:
I. Ninth embodiment:
J. Tenth embodiment:
K. Eleventh embodiment:
L. Twelfth embodiment:
M. Thirteenth embodiment:
N. Fourteenth embodiment:
O. Modification:
P. Regarding the invention groups extracted from the above embodiments:

A. First embodiment:
A1. Gaming machine structure:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, also referred to as “pachinko machine”) as one embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 10 includes a wooden outer frame 11 combined in a substantially rectangular shape. When the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 11 is fixed to the island facilities of the game hall. Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a pachinko machine main body 12 rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. The pachinko machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13 and a front door frame 14 arranged on the front surface of the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 is rotatably supported by the metal hinge 15 with respect to the outer frame 11. The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13 by a metal hinge 16. On the rear surface of the inner frame 13, control devices for controlling the pachinko machine main body 12, such as a main control device, a sound emission control device, and a display control device, are arranged. Details of these control devices will be described later. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a cylinder lock 17. The cylinder lock 17 has a function of locking the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the outer frame 11 and a function of locking the front door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each lock is unlocked by performing a predetermined operation on the cylinder lock 17 using a dedicated key.

  An open window 18 is formed at a substantially central portion of the front door frame 14. Around the window 18 of the front door frame 14, resin parts and electric parts for decorating the pachinko machine 10 are provided. The illuminated component is configured by light emitting means including various lamps such as LEDs. The light-emitting means plays a role of enhancing the effect by lighting or blinking at each game time performed by the pachinko machine 10, at the time of winning a jackpot, at the time of reaching, or the like. On the back side of the front door frame 14, a glass unit 19 made of two glass sheets is arranged, and the opened window 18 is sealed by the glass unit 19. A game board to be described later is detachably attached to the inner frame 13, and a player of the pachinko machine 10 can visually recognize the game board from the front of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 19. Details of the game board will be described later.

  The front door frame 14 is provided with an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 21 for storing game balls. The upper plate 20 is formed in a box shape having an open upper surface, and stores gaming balls such as lent balls lent from a lending machine (not shown) and prize balls discharged from the pachinko machine main body 12. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to a game ball firing mechanism provided in the pachinko machine main body 12. The game ball firing mechanism is driven by the operation of the operation handle 25 by the player, and fires the game balls supplied from the upper plate 20 to the front of the game board. The lower plate 21 is disposed below the upper plate 20 and is formed in a box shape having an open upper surface. The lower plate 21 stores game balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 20. A discharge port 22 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 21 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 21. A lever 23 is provided below the outlet 22, and the player can operate the lever 23 to switch between the closed state and the open state of the outlet 22. When the player operates the lever 23 to open the discharge port 22, the game ball falls from the discharge port 22, and the game ball is discharged from the lower plate 21 to the outside.

  An effect operation button 24 is provided in front of the periphery of the upper plate 20 as operation receiving means. The effect operation button 24 is an operation unit for the player to perform an input operation for a game effect performed by the pachinko machine 10. When the player operates the effect operation button 24 at a predetermined timing prepared by the pachinko machine 10, a game effect reflecting the operation is performed by the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, an operation handle 25 for a player to operate is provided on the right side of the front door frame 14 in a front view. When the player operates the operation handle 25, a game ball is fired from the game ball firing mechanism to the front of the game board in conjunction with the operation. Inside the operation handle 25, a touch sensor for permitting the driving of the game ball firing mechanism, a weight button for stopping the game ball firing mechanism from firing the game ball by a pressing operation by the player, and a rotation of the operation handle 25. A variable resistor for detecting a dynamic operation amount based on a change in electrical resistance. When the player grips the operation handle 25, the touch sensor is turned on, and when the player rotates the operation handle 25 clockwise, the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation, A game ball is fired from the game ball firing mechanism to the front of the game board at an intensity corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor.

  Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. A control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is disposed on the back of the pachinko machine 10.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. As illustrated, the pachinko machine 10 includes a first control unit 51, a second control unit 52, and a third control unit 53. Specifically, these mechanisms are provided on the back surface of the inner frame 13.

  The first control unit 51 includes a main control device 60. The main control device 60 has a main control board having a function of controlling a main game control and a function of monitoring a power supply. The main control board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material.

  The second control unit 52 includes a sound emission control device 90 and a display control device 100. The audio light emission control device 90 controls light emission means such as a speaker and various lamps provided on the front of the pachinko machine 10 based on a command transmitted from the main control device 60. The display control device 100 controls the symbol display device based on the command transmitted from the audio light emission control device 90. The symbol display device includes a liquid crystal display that displays symbols and images for effects.

  The third control unit 53 includes a payout control device 70 and a firing control device 80. The payout control device 70 performs payout control for paying out prize balls. The launch control device 80 is configured to launch a game ball having a strength corresponding to a turning operation amount of the operation handle 25 by the player when an instruction to launch a game ball is input from the main control device 60. Controls the ball firing mechanism. In addition, on the back side of the inner frame 13, a tank 54 to which game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, a sloping surface which is connected below the tank 54 and is gently inclined so that the game balls flow downstream. , A case rail 56 vertically connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 55, a supply of game balls from the case rail 56, and payout of a predetermined number of game balls according to an instruction from the payout control device 70. A plurality of devices required for the operation of the pachinko machine 10, such as the payout device 71, are provided.

  Next, the gaming board will be described. The game board is detachably attached to the front of the inner frame 13.

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30. The game board 30 is made of plywood, and a game area GA is formed on a front surface thereof. An inner rail portion 31a and an outer rail portion 31b are attached to the game board 30 so as to partition a part of an outer edge of the game area GA. A guide rail 31 for guiding a game ball is formed between the inner rail portion 31a and the outer rail portion 31b. The game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism is guided by the guide rail 31 and released to the upper part of the game area GA, and thereafter flows down the game area GA. In the game area GA, a plurality of nails 42 are planted substantially perpendicularly to the game board 30, and each accessory such as a windmill is provided. These nails 42 and windmills disperse and arrange the falling directions of the game balls flowing down the game area GA.

  A plurality of openings penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed in the game board 30. Each opening is provided with a general winning opening 32, a first starting opening 33, a second starting opening 34, a through gate 35, and a variable winning device 36. The game board 30 is provided with a variable display unit 40 and a main display unit 45. The main display unit 45 has a special figure unit 37, a general-purpose figure unit 38, and a round display unit 39.

  As shown in the figure, a plurality of general winning openings 32 are provided on the game board 30. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the general winning opening 32, ten game balls are paid out from the payout device 71 as prize balls.

  The first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 are both open upward, and are arranged in a vertical direction such that the first starting port 33 is higher than the second starting port 34. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 33, three game balls are paid out as prize balls. The second starting port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a including a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 34. On the other hand, when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the game ball can win the second starting port 34. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the second starting port 34, four game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that an out port 43 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 30, and game balls that have not won any of the various winning ports are discharged from the game area GA through the out port 43.

  The through gate 35 has a through hole penetrating in the vertical direction. When the game ball wins the through gate 35, that is, when the game ball passes through the through-hole of the through gate 35, the main control device 60 performs an internal lottery (power-operated accessory opening lottery) using the winning as a trigger. As a result of the internal lottery, when the electrification opening is won, the electric auditors product 34a shifts to the electrification opening state which is opened in a predetermined manner. Since the through gate 35 is disposed on the upstream side of the second starting port 34 with respect to the flowing direction of the game ball, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 flows down the game area GA after the winning and the second ball. It is possible to win a prize at the starting port 34. In this embodiment, even if a game ball wins the through gate 35, the payout of the prize ball is not executed.

  The variable winning device 36 has a large winning opening 36a communicating with the back side of the gaming board 30 and has an opening / closing door 36b for opening and closing the large winning opening 36a. The opening / closing door 36b is normally in a closed state where a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 36a. As a result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) by the main controller 60, when a big win is won and the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the open / close door 36b repeats the open state in which the game ball can win and the closed state. The opening / closing execution mode shifts to a case where a jackpot has been won as a result of a jackpot lottery by the main control device 60 triggered by winning of the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, and the opening / closing door 36b is opened. This is a mode that repeats the closed state. That is, as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning in the first starting port 33, when the jackpot is won, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which it is possible to win the jackpot 36a of the variable winning device 36. Similarly, even if a jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot based on the winning in the second starting port 34, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the variable winning device 36 can win the jackpot 36a. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the big winning opening 36a of the variable winning device 36, the payout device 71 pays out 15 game balls as prize balls.

  The special figure unit 37 includes a first result display section 37a and a second result display section 37b. Each of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. When a jackpot lottery triggered by a prize at the first starting port 33 is performed, the first result display unit 37a displays a variable display or a variable display as a display mode until the segment display performs a display corresponding to the lottery result. A predetermined display is performed. When the lottery is completed, the first result display unit 37a causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result. When a jackpot lottery triggered by winning in the second starting port 34 is performed, the second result display unit 37b displays a variable display or a variable display as a display mode until the segment display unit performs a display corresponding to the lottery result. A predetermined display is performed. When the lottery is completed, the second result display unit 37b causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

  The special figure unit 37 further includes, at positions adjacent to the first result display portion 37a and the second result display portion 37b, a first hold display portion 37c and a second hold display portion 37d made of LED lamps. In the present embodiment, up to four game balls that have won the first starting port 33 are reserved. The first hold display section 37c displays the number of held first startup ports 33 by the color or combination of LED lamps to be turned on. In the present embodiment, up to four game balls that have won the second starting port 34 are reserved. The second hold display section 37d displays the number of held second startup ports 34 by the color or combination of the LED lamps to be turned on.

  The general-purpose unit 38 includes a light-emitting display unit in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner. When the winning combination in the through gate 35 is triggered by the opening of the electric accessory, the general-purpose unit 38 causes the light-emitting indicator to display a light, blink, or display in a predetermined manner. When the motor-powered character opening lottery ends, the general-purpose unit 38 displays a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result. Note that the special figure unit 37 and the general figure unit 38 are not limited to being constituted by a segment display or a light emitting display using an LED lamp. For example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a CRT, or a dot matrix display For example, it may be constituted by various display devices capable of displaying the lottery result and the lottery result.

  The round display section 39 is configured by a light-emitting display section in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner, and displays the number of round games that occur in the open / close execution mode or a display corresponding thereto. The round game means that a predetermined upper limit duration time elapses or that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins the variable winning device 36 until one of the conditions is satisfied. This is a game in which the open state of 36b is continued. The number of round games differs depending on the type of jackpot winning that triggered the shift. The round display section 39 starts displaying the number of round games when the open / close execution mode is started, and ends when the open / close execution mode ends and a new game start is started.

  The variable display unit 40 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area GA. The variable display unit 40 includes a symbol display device 41. The symbol display device 41 is configured by a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display. The display content of the symbol display device 41 is controlled by the display control device 100. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be configured by various display devices such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, and a CRT.

  When the first result display unit 37a performs the variable display or the predetermined display based on the winning in the first starting port 33, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol in accordance with the variable display or the predetermined display. In addition, when the second result display unit 37b performs the variable display or the predetermined display based on the winning in the second starting port 34, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol in accordance with the display. . The symbol display device 41 performs not only the display effect triggered by winning in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 but also a display effect in the opening / closing execution mode which shifts when a jackpot is won. Hereinafter, details of the symbol display device 41 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol and a display surface 41 a that are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. As shown in FIG. 4A, symbols 1 to 8 are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. In addition, you may employ | adopt the symbol which attached the design of the character etc. to each design which shows number 1-8 as a design displayed by change.

  FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display surface 41 a of the symbol display device 41. As shown in the figure, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed on the display surface 41a: left, middle, and right. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the symbols of numbers 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 4A are arranged in ascending or descending order of the numbers, and each symbol row has a periodicity from top to bottom or from bottom to bottom. A variable display scrolling upward is performed. As shown in FIG. 4B, after the variable display by scrolling, one symbol for each symbol row is displayed on the activated line L in a stopped state. Specifically, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, a variable display in which the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll periodically in a predetermined direction is started. Then, the symbols to be scrolled are switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the symbol row Z1, the symbol row Z3, and the symbol row Z2, and finally a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. . When the variable display of symbols is terminated and displayed in a stopped state, or when the result of the jackpot lottery by the main control device 60 is a jackpot winning, a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line L. It is formed. For example, the same combination of symbols is formed on the effective line L.

  In the present specification, one game time means the first starting port 33 or the second starting port in either the first result display portion 37a or the second result display portion 37b and the symbol display device 41. 34, a period from when the variable display is started based on any one of the winnings until the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the next variable display is started. The time required for one game round is also called a display duration. The display continuation time is a variable display time that is the time from the start of the variable display until the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the change of the next game time starts after the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed. And the stop display time, which is the time required to complete the operation. In addition, the form of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-described aspect, and the number of the symbol rows, the number of the effective lines, the direction of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol row, the symbol of each symbol row Various aspects such as the number and the like can be adopted for the symbol variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, a first hold display area Ds1 and a second hold display area Ds2 are displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. In the first holding display area Ds1, the number of holdings based on winning in the first starting port 33 is displayed. In the second holding display area Ds2, the number of holdings based on winning in the second starting port 34 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of suspended game balls that have won the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 is up to four each.

A2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine:
Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the present description, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to a block diagram.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 10 mainly includes a main control device 60, and also includes a sound emission control device 90 and a display control device 100. The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game. The main control board 61 includes an MPU 62 configured by elements having a plurality of functions. The MPU 62 includes a ROM 63 in which various control programs and fixed value data are recorded, and a RAM 64 which is a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the programs recorded in the ROM 63. The MPU 62 further includes an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and a counter circuit as a random number generator. Note that a part of the function of the MPU 62 may be provided in another element. The details of various areas provided in the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 will be described later.

  The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 62, various detection sensors 67a to 67e, a payout control device 70, and a power failure monitoring circuit 86 provided in the power supply device 85 are connected. The MPU 62 receives a 24 V DC stable power supply from the power supply 85 via the power failure monitoring circuit 86. The power supply device 85 is connected to a commercial power supply as an external power supply, and converts the external power supplied from the commercial power supply into necessary operating power by the main control device 60, the dispensing control device 70, and the like. Supply power. The MPU 62 has a plurality of detection sensors 67a to 67e provided at various winning ports such as a general winning port 32, a first starting port 33, a second starting port 34, a through gate 35, and a variable winning device 36. It is connected to the detection sensor, and performs a winning determination as to whether or not a game ball flowing down the game area GA during a game has won each winning opening. Further, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot lottery based on winning in the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34, and executes an electric accessory opening lottery based on a winning in the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 62, a variable winning drive unit 36c for opening and closing the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36, an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34, and a main display. The unit 45 is connected. The main control board 61 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  Specifically, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 36c so that the open / close door 36b is opened / closed. In addition, as a result of the election for opening the electrical accessory, when the election to open the electrical accessory is won, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the electrical accessory driving unit 34b so that the electrical accessory 34a is opened. In each game round, the MPU 62 controls the display of the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b on the main display unit 45, and in the open / close execution mode, the round display unit 39 on the main display unit 45. Is executed.

  A payout control device 70 and a sound emission control device 90 are connected to the transmission side of the MPU 62. For example, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 70 from the main control device 60 based on a winning determination result. When the main controller 60 transmits the prize ball command, the MPU 62 refers to the command information storage area 63f of the ROM 63. Specifically, when a winning in the general winning opening 32 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of ten game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60, and the winning in the first starting opening 33 is specified. In this case, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60, and when a prize to the second starting port 34 is specified, it corresponds to the payout of one game ball. The prize ball command is transmitted from main controller 60. The payout control device 70 controls the payout device 71 based on the prize ball command received from the main control device 60 and pays out prize balls. A firing control device 80 is connected to the payout control device 70. The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball launch mechanism 81. The game ball firing mechanism 81 is driven when a predetermined firing condition is satisfied.

  The sound emission control device 90 receives various commands transmitted from the main control device 60, and executes processing corresponding to the received various commands. When transmitting various commands, main controller 60 refers to command information storage area 63f of ROM 63. The details of these various commands will be described later.

  In addition, based on various commands received from the main control device 60, the sound light emission control device 90 controls the driving of various lamps 47 including light emitting means such as LEDs arranged on the front door frame 14, and the drive control of the speaker 46. Is performed, and the display control device 100 is controlled. Further, the sound emission control device 90 is connected to the effect operation button 24, and when the effect operation button 24 is operated by the player at a predetermined timing, a game effect reflecting the operation is performed. It controls various lamps 47, speakers 46, the display control device 100, and the like.

The display control device 100 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on various commands received from the sound emission control device 90. Specifically, the display control device 100 grasps the display duration of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed based on the various commands received from the sound emission control device 90. At the same time, it grasps the presence or absence of the reach, the contents of the reach effect, and the contents of the notice effect performed in each game.
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 has been described above.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the contents of various counters used for the jackpot lottery and the like. The various counter information is used when the MPU 62 performs the jackpot lottery, the setting of the display of the main display unit 45, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, and the like. Specifically, a jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery, and a jackpot type counter C2 is used for determining a jackpot type such as a probability change jackpot result or a normal jackpot result, and a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device 41. A reach random number counter C3 is used for a reach lottery to determine whether or not a reach is generated when a row is shifted and fluctuated, and a random number initial value counter CINI is used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Further, when determining the display continuation time in the first result display portion 37a and the second result display portion 37b of the main display portion 45 and the symbol display device 41, the variation type counter CS is used. Further, an electric accessory opening counter C4 is used in an electric accessory opening lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 is to be opened.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the counter value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 64 a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64.

  The RAM 64 is provided with a hold information storage area 64b. The hold information storage area 64b includes a first result display section hold area Ra, a second result display section hold area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total hold number storage area. When the game balls sequentially enter the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 at the timing of the winning are chronologically stored in the hold information storage area 64b. Is stored in

  The details of the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery as described above. The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured, for example, to increment by one in the range of 0 to 599, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. When the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599).

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically, and the updated value is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. Specifically, the updated value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the gaming ball has won the first starting port 33, and the second starting port At the timing when the game ball wins at 34, the game ball is stored in the second result display section holding area Rb of the holding information storage area 64b. The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a hit / fail table in a hit / fail table storage area 63a of the ROM 63.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the hit / fail table stored in the hit / fail table storage area 63a. In the pachinko machine 10, a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode are set as the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery. FIG. 7A shows a hit / fail table for the low probability mode, and FIG. 7B shows a hit / fail table for the high probability mode. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the gaming state in which the winning or losing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the jackpot lottery, there are two random number values which are the jackpot winnings. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the gaming state in which the winning / losing table for the high-probability mode is referred to at the time of the jackpot lottery, the number of the random numbers for the jackpot winning is 21 pieces. The value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the high probability mode. Note that the number and value of random numbers to be won are arbitrary as long as the winning probability is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode.

  Next, details of the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is used when determining a jackpot type such as a probability change jackpot or a normal jackpot. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 29, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. More specifically, at the timing when a game ball wins in the first starting port 33, the game ball is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the hold information storage area 64b (RAM 64), and the second starting port 34 receives a game ball. At the timing, it is stored in the reserved area Rb for the second result display section of the reserved information storage area 64b (RAM 64).

Here, the jackpot type in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. A plurality of types of jackpots can be set in the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, for example, by providing a difference between the following three modes or modes, a plurality of types of jackpots can be set.
(1) Mode of opening / closing control of the variable prize device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode (2) Lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the end of the opening / closing execution mode (3) After the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 Support mode

  In the pachinko machine 10, as an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable prize device 36 in the (1) opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of occurrence of prizes to the variable prize device 36 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. Can be set in a high frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode so that is relatively high and low. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the opening and closing door 36b is performed 15 times from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed until 30 seconds elapse or the winning number of the opening and closing door 36b is 10 times. It can be set to continue until the number is reached. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the opening and closing door 36b is performed twice from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed until 0.2 seconds elapse or the number of winnings to the opening and closing door 36b. Can be set so as to be continued until the number becomes six.

  When the operation handle 25 is operated by the player, the driving of the game ball firing mechanism 81 is controlled so that one game ball is fired toward the game area GA in 0.6 seconds. In the case of the above specific example, in the low frequency prize mode, one open time of the opening / closing door 36b is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, one opening time of the opening / closing door 36b is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur. However, even in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, it may be set so that a winning of the game ball can occur.

  The number of times of opening and closing of the opening / closing door 36b, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are determined by the winning in the variable prize device 36 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. Is higher in the high-frequency winning mode than in the low-frequency winning mode, the mode of opening the opening / closing door 36b is arbitrary. Specifically, if the high-frequency winning mode has a larger number of open / close times than the low-frequency winning mode, the open limit time for one open is longer, or the open limit number for one open is set larger. Good. In order to clarify the difference between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, a configuration may be such that substantially no prize is generated in the variable winning device 36 in the open / close execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as a mode of the (2) jackpot lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, a probability change lottery mode in which a jackpot lottery is performed by using a high probability hit / fail table as a hit / fail table, and A normal lottery mode in which a jackpot lottery is performed using the low probability winning / failure table can be set. As described with reference to FIG. 7, the jackpot lottery using the high probability hit / fail table is larger than the jackpot lottery using the low probability hit / fail table. High probability of doing.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as the mode of the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 after the end of the opening / closing execution mode (3), the launch of the game ball in the same mode with respect to the game area GA is continued. The high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode are configured so that the frequency of the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 being opened per unit time becomes relatively high or low when compared in the situation where Can be set.

  Specifically, in the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electrification opening in the electric auditors character opening lottery using the electric accessory opening counter C4 is the same, but in the high-frequency support mode, The number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrification is released may be set to be greater than in the low frequency support mode, and one opening time may be set longer. Further, in the high frequency support mode, in the case where the electric utility is opened and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is It may be set shorter than one open time. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum securing time set after performing one electric-power-piece opening lottery and then performing the next electric-power-piece opening lottery is set shorter than in the low-frequency support mode. You may.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the winning in the second starting port 34 will occur is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability that a winning will occur in the first startup port 33 is higher than in the second startup port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second startup is more advanced than in the first startup port 33. The probability that a winning in the mouth 34 will occur increases. When a winning in the second starting port 34 occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held. Can be.

  Note that the configuration in which the frequency of the high frequency support mode is set to be higher than the frequency of the low frequency support mode per unit time is not limited to the above-described configuration. It is good also as a structure which makes the probability of winning a role opening high. In addition, in a configuration in which a plurality of types of securing time are secured after one electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed and then the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed, the low-frequency support mode is used for the low frequency support mode. A setting may be made such that a shorter securing time is easier to be selected or an average securing time is shorter than in the support mode. Further, increasing the number of times of opening and lengthening the opening time, shortening the securing time secured after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed (ie, , Shortening one display duration in the general-purpose unit 38), shortening the average time of the securing time, and increasing the winning probability. Thus, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be enhanced.

  As described above, a plurality of types of jackpots can be set in the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, a plurality of jackpot types are sorted using the jackpot type counter C2. The distribution destination of the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the distribution table set in the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 8A shows a distribution table for the first result display unit, and FIG. 8B shows a distribution table for the second result display unit.

  As shown in the distribution table for the first result display unit in FIG. 8A, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot types based on the first starting port 33 are 8R regular jackpot, 16R regular jackpot, and 8R regular jackpot. The probability variable jackpot and 16R variable jackpot are set. For the 8R normal jackpot and the 16R normal jackpot, the mode of opening / closing control of the variable prize device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is a high frequency winning mode, the success / failure lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a low probability mode, and the opening / closing execution mode Is a jackpot in which the support mode after the end of is the high frequency support mode. The high frequency support mode in the 8R normal jackpot and the 16R normal jackpot shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically 100 times) after the shift to the high frequency support mode.

  The 8R probability changing jackpot and the 16R probability changing jackpot are the open / close control mode of the variable prize device 36 in the open / close execution mode in a high frequency win mode, the winning / rejecting lottery mode after the end of the open / close execution mode is the high probability mode, and the open / close execution mode. Is a jackpot in which the support mode after the end of is the high frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode in the 8R probability changing jackpot and the 16R probability changing jackpot will continue until the next jackpot winning.

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 5” corresponds to the 8R normal jackpot, and “6 to 8” corresponds to the 16R normal jackpot. It corresponds to a jackpot, "9 to 23" corresponds to an 8R probability variable jackpot, and "24 to 29" corresponds to a 16R probability variable jackpot.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, four types of jackpots are set as the jackpot types. Therefore, the jackpot mode is diversified. When the four types of jackpots are compared, the degree of advantage for the player is 16R probable jackpot the highest, 8R probable jackpot the next highest, then 16R normal jackpot, and finally 8R normal jackpot. By setting a plurality of types of jackpots having different degrees of advantage for the player as described above, the monotony of the game is suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  Next, as shown in the distribution table for the second result display unit in FIG. 8B, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type based on the second starting port 34, an 8R regular jackpot and a 16R regular jackpot are used. A jackpot, an 8R probability variable jackpot, and a 16R probability variable jackpot are set. In the distribution table for the second result display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 2” corresponds to the 8R normal jackpot, and “3 to 8” corresponds to the 16R normal jackpot. It corresponds to a jackpot, "9 to 14" corresponds to an 8R probability variable jackpot, and "15 to 29" corresponds to a 16R probability variable jackpot. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the distribution mode of the jackpot type depends on whether the jackpot is won based on the prize in the first opening 33 or the second jackpot. This is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on the winning in the starting port 34.

  On the other hand, in both the distribution table for the first result display unit and the distribution table for the second result display unit, the probability of being distributed to the probable jackpot when the jackpot is won is the same. That is, in both the distribution table for the first result display section and the distribution table for the second result display section, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 16R probability change jackpot and the number of values assigned to the 8R probability change jackpot are assigned. The total number of the large hit type counters C2 and the total number of the big hit type counters C2 is 21. However, the probability of occurrence of the 16R probability change jackpot, which is the most advantageous degree for the player among the probability change jackpots, is higher in the case where the jackpot is won based on the prize in the second start port 34, and in the case of the first start port 33. It will be higher than if the jackpot was won based on the prize.

  As described above, in the distribution mode of the jackpot type between the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34, a clear difference is provided in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the winning to the second starting port 34 from the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34. If the result of the winning / rejecting lottery is off, the mode does not shift to the opening / closing execution mode, and no change occurs in the winning / rejecting lottery mode and the support mode.

  As described above, the MPU 62 performs a jackpot lottery using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE, and uses the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to execute the jackpot type. The MPU 62 further uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 to stop the symbol displayed on the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b. To determine. In making the determination, the stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 63e of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  Next, details of the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1, for example, in order within a range of 0 to 238, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold information storage area 64b of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 33 or the second starting port. Specifically, the updated value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first result display section reserved area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first start port 33, and the game ball is set in the second start port 34. At the winning timing, the updated value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the second result display section holding area Rb of the RAM 64. Then, after the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first result display section holding area Ra or the second result display section holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE, the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 is moved to the execution area AE. Is compared with the reach determination table stored in the storage device to determine whether or not to generate reach. However, as a result of the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 determines the occurrence of the reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  Reach means that, for some of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, some of the symbol combinations in which the combination of the symbols corresponding to the jackpot may be established are stopped. This is a display state in which the symbols are displayed in that state, and the symbols are changed and displayed in the remaining symbol columns. The combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment refers to the combination of the same symbols on a predetermined activated line. Specifically, on the display surface 41a of FIG. 4B, a symbol is first stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z1, and then the same symbol as Z1 is stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z3 to form a reach line. In the situation where the reach line is formed, the reach is achieved by performing the variable display of the symbols in the symbol row Z2. Then, when a big hit occurs, the same symbol as the symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed in the symbol column Z2.

  Also, in the reach, in the state where the reach line is formed, while performing the fluctuation display of the symbols in the remaining symbol row, and performing a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on the background screen, The combination of the design in which the reach line is formed is reduced or hidden, and a reach effect is displayed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a. In addition, when a reach effect is performed or before a reach display, a determination as to whether or not to perform a preview display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is performed using a reach random number counter C3 or another counter. May be.

  Next, details of the variation type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 198 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 62 determines the display duration on the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b and the display duration on the symbol on the symbol display device 41. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time the normal processing described below is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. The buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired at the time of starting the variation display on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b and determining the variation pattern at the time of the symbol variation being started by the symbol display device 41. When determining the display duration in the first result display section 37a and the second result display section 37b, the display duration table stored in the display duration table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is used.

  Next, details of the electric accessory opening counter C4 will be described. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured, for example, to increment by 1 in the range of 0 to 249 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is updated periodically, and is stored in the electric utility holding area 64c of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state using the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 199, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be open, and if C4 = 200 to 249, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be closed.

  In addition, a combination of one set of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first result display unit holding area Ra corresponds to the hold information related to the first starting port 33, 2 A set of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the hold area Rb for the result display unit corresponds to the hold information related to the second starting port 34, and these hold information Corresponds to the special information in the present invention.

A3. Various processes executed in the main controller:
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 to advance the game of each game round will be described. The MPU 62 executes an NMI interrupt process started by input of a power failure signal, in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, but the description of these processes will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. As described above, the timer interrupt process is started periodically (for example, at a period of 2 msec) by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60.

  In step S101, the reading process of the various detection sensors 67a to 67e is executed. That is, the state of the various detection sensors 67a to 67e connected to the main controller 60 is read, the state of the sensors is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. After that, it advances to step S102.

  In step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the random number initial value counter CINI, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are updated. Specifically, 1 is added to each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4, and when each counter value reaches the maximum value, Clear to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, a winning process for the starting port is executed in accordance with the winning of the first starting port 33 and the second starting port. Details of the winning process for the starting port in step S104 will be described later. After executing step S104, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a prize-for-through process is executed in accordance with a prize for the through gate 35. Details of the winning processing for through in step S105 will be described later. After executing step S105, the MPU 62 ends the timer interrupt processing.

<Winning prize processing>
Next, the winning process for the starting port will be described. The winning opening prize processing is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9: S104).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the winning process for the starting opening. In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first starting port 33 (start winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first starting port 33. If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has won the first starting port 33 (S201: YES), the process proceeds to step S202, in which the payout control device 70 pays out three game balls. Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the first starting port 33. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, a start pending number RaN (hereinafter, also referred to as a first start pending number RaN), which is a value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first result display section reserved area Ra, is read out, and the first start pending number RaN is read. RaN is set as a target of processing described later. The first start reserved number RaN indicates the reserved number based on the winning in the first start port 33. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the first starting port 33 (S201: NO), the process proceeds to step S205, and whether the game ball has won the second starting port 34 (start winning). The determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the second starting port 34.

  If it is determined in step S205 that the game ball has won the second starting port 34 (S205: YES), the process proceeds to step S206, in which the payout control device 70 pays out four game balls. Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205 that the game ball has not won the second starting port 34 (S205: NO), the winning processing for the main starting port ends.

  In step S207, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the second starting port 34. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, the number of start suspensions RbN (hereinafter, also referred to as the second start suspension number RbN), which is a value stored in the suspension number storage area of the second result display section suspension area Rb, is read out. RbN is set as a target of processing described later. The second start reserved number RbN indicates the reserved number based on the winning in the second start port 34. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of suspension of starting set in step S204 or step S208 described above is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). In step S209, if the number N of start-reserved items is not less than the upper limit value (S209: NO), the winning process for the starting port is ended. On the other hand, in step S209, if the number N of holding start is less than the upper limit value (S209: YES), the process proceeds to step S210, and after adding 1 to the number N of holding start in the corresponding holding area for the result display unit, Proceeding to step S211, 1 is added to the value stored in the total reserved number storage area (hereinafter referred to as the total reserved number CRN). The total reserved number CRN indicates the total value of the first start reserved number RaN and the second start reserved number RbN. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are stored in the first storage area among the free storage areas of the corresponding result display unit holding area, In S210, the value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the suspended number obtained by adding 1. Specifically, when the first start pending number RaN is set as a processing target, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are replaced with the first number. One is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the result display section reservation area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start suspended number RaN obtained by adding 1 in step S210. Further, when the second start pending number RbN is set as a processing target, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are displayed in the second result display. It is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the copy reservation area Rb, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start-up reservation number RbN obtained by adding 1 in step S210. After executing step S212, the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, processing for setting a hold command is executed. Specifically, the information (hold information) of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the hold command. Thereafter, the winning process for the starting port is completed. The hold command indicates that a prize has occurred in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 and that the hold information acquired based on the prize is a sound emission control device 90 as a sub-side control device and a display control device. 100, and whether the pending information related to the current prize corresponds to a jackpot, if it corresponds to a jackpot, what type of jackpot corresponds, or whether it corresponds to the occurrence of reach This is a command for causing the sub-side control device to confirm whether or not the suspension information is to be subjected to the jackpot lottery performed by the main control device 60. This hold command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in the external output process (FIG. 12: step S402) of the normal process described later, and the sound emission control device 90 that has received the hold command performs the confirmation process (FIG. 27: By step S1602, FIG. 29), it is determined whether the hold information related to the current prize corresponds to a jackpot, and if the hold information corresponds to a jackpot, to which type of jackpot corresponds, It is confirmed whether or not the suspension information is subject to the jackpot lottery by the main controller 60.

  In addition, when receiving the hold command transmitted based on the winning in the first starting port 33, the sound emission control device 90 increases the number of held symbols in the first held display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41. Is transmitted to the display control device 100 to change the display control device 100 in accordance with. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of holds. On the other hand, when the hold command transmitted based on the winning in the second starting port 34 is received, the sound emission control device 90 increases the number of the held items displayed in the second held display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41. Is transmitted to the display control device 100 to change the display control device 100 in accordance with. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of holds.

  Note that the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 determines the current prize based on the information (reservation information) of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the storage area by the current prize. Confirmation processing for confirming whether or not the hold information according to the above corresponds to a jackpot, if it corresponds to a jackpot, what type of jackpot corresponds, whether or not it corresponds to occurrence of reach, etc. ( A configuration may be adopted in which step S1602 in FIG. 27 and the same processing as the confirmation processing in FIG. 29 are executed, and the confirmed result is set as a hold command. In this case, the confirmation processing (FIG. 27: step S1602, FIG. 29) by the sound emission control device 90 can be omitted.

<Prize processing for through>
Next, the winning processing for through will be described. The winning processing for the through is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt processing (S105 in FIG. 9).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a through-win prize process. In step S301, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the through gate 35. In step S301, when it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 35 (S301: YES), the process proceeds to step S302, and whether or not the number SN of retained items is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. Note that the number SN of retained bonuses is a value indicating the number of winnings in the through gate 35 which are reserved for performing the electrically powered bonus release lottery. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of reserved items SN is 4. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S301 that the game ball has not won the through gate 35 (S301: NO), the winning processing for the through game ends.

  In step S302, when it is determined that the number of the reserved items SN is less than the upper limit value (less than 4) (S302: YES), the process proceeds to step S303, and 1 is added to the reserved item number SN. After that, it advances to step S304. On the other hand, in step S302, when it is determined that the value of the number of held items SN is not less than the upper limit (S302: NO), that is, when it is determined that the value of the number of held items SN is not less than the upper limit, Without storing the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4, the prize-winning processing for the through is ended.

  In step S304, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area of the electric utility holding area 64c of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the winning processing for the through game is terminated.

<Normal processing>
Next, the normal processing will be described. The normal process is a process started by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 when the power is turned on. In the normal processing, main processing of the game is executed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the normal processing. In step S401, a startup process is performed. Specifically, initialization of each control device upon power-on, determination of the validity of data stored in the RAM 64, and the like are performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt processing or the normal processing executed last time is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a prize ball command, and if the prize ball command is set, transmits it to the payout control device 70. If commands related to effects such as a variation command and a type command are set, the commands are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. After executing step S402, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counter CS, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormal signal received from the payout control device 70 are read, and the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game round control process, a jackpot lottery, setting of symbol change display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b, and the like are performed. The details of the game round control process will be described later. After executing step S405, the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S406, a game state shift process for shifting the game state is executed. By executing the game state shift processing, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. The details of the game state transition processing will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  In step S <b> 407, a power support process for controlling the driving of the power accessory 34 a provided in the second starting port 34 is executed. In the process for supporting the electric combination, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 34a is to be opened. The details of the electronic role support process will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S408, it is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the current normal process (strictly, the start of the external output process in step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached. If it is determined in step S408 that the predetermined time (4 msec) has not elapsed since the start of the current normal processing (S408: NO), in steps S409 and S410, until the next normal processing execution timing is reached. , The update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly executed. Specifically, in step S409, 1 is added to the random number initial value counter CINI, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. In step S410, 1 is added to the variation type counter CS, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S408 that the predetermined time (4 msec) has elapsed from the start of the current normal process (S408: YES), the process returns to step S402, and the processes from step S402 to step S407 are performed. Execute.

  Since the execution time of each process from step S402 to step S407 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS using the remaining time, the values of these counters can be updated at random.

<Game round control process>
Next, the game times control processing will be described. The game times control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal process (FIG. 12: S405).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the game times control processing. In step S501, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag is stored in the open / close execution mode flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the later-described game state shift processing, and is also cleared when the open / close execution mode is ended in the game state shift processing.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the opening / closing execution mode is being performed (S501: YES), the game round control process ends without executing any of the processes after step S502. That is, when the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the mode is not the open / close execution mode (S501: NO), the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, it is determined whether the main display unit 45 is performing variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b is performing variable display. This determination is made by determining whether or not the variable display flag is stored in the variable display flag storage area in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64. The variable display flag is stored when one of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b starts the variable display, and is deleted when the variable display ends.

  In step S502, when it is determined that the main display unit 45 is not performing the fluctuation display (S502: NO), the process proceeds to the game times start processing of steps S503 to S505. In step S503, it is determined whether or not the total pending number CRN is “0”. The case where the total pending number CRN is “0” means that the starting pending number is “0” for both the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34. Therefore, if it is determined in step S503 that the total reserved number CRN is “0” (S503: YES), the game replay control processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S503 that the total reserved number CRN is not “0” (S503: NO), the process proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, a data setting process for setting the data stored in the first result display unit reserved area Ra or the second result display unit reserved area Rb to the state after the start of the change is executed. move on. Details of the data setting process will be described later.

  In step S505, a fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display on the main display unit 45 and the fluctuation display on the symbol display device 41 is executed. Thereafter, the game times control process ends. The details of the change start process will be described later.

  In step S502, when it is determined that the main display unit 45 is performing variable display (S502: YES), the game round progress processing of steps S506 to S509 is executed.

  In step S506, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display time of the current game has elapsed. As described above, the variable display time is a time from when the symbol row starts to change until all the symbol rows stop, and is a part of the display continuation time. Specifically, in step S506, it is determined whether the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 64 has become “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in a display continuation time setting process (FIG. 15: S714) described later. The value of the set variable display time information is decremented by one every time the timer interrupt process is started.

  If it is determined in step S506 that the variable display time has not elapsed (S506: NO), the process proceeds to step S507, and a variable display process is performed. The change display process is a process of changing a display mode in the result display unit relating to the current game round. After executing step S507, the game number control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S506 that the fluctuation display time has elapsed (S506: YES), the process proceeds to step S508, and a fluctuation end process is executed. The change ending process displays the result display unit such that the form of the symbol to be displayed on the result display unit determined in the later-described change start process (S505) is displayed on the result display unit relating to the current game round. Control. After executing step S508, the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S509, a change end command is set. The change end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S402 in the normal processing (FIG. 12). The sound emission control device 90 ends the effect in the game round based on the received change end command. In addition, the fluctuation end command is transmitted from the sound emission control device 90 to the display control device 100, and the display control device 100 receives the fluctuation end command to determine and display the final stop symbol in the game time (final stop). Display). After executing step S509, the game number control process ends.

  Note that the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to not use the change end command. In this case, the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 measure the elapsed time from the start of the game time by a timer counter or the like, and based on the elapse of a predetermined time, The effect may be terminated, or the final stop symbol in the game round may be determined and displayed (final stop display).

<Data setting process>
Next, the data setting process will be described. The data setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game number control process (FIG. 13: S504).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the data setting process. In step S601, it is determined whether or not the second startup suspended number RbN which is suspended and stored in the second result display unit reserved area Rb is “0”. If it is determined in step S601 that the second start suspension count RbN is “0” (S601: YES), the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S607 is executed, while When it is determined that the second start suspended number RbN is not “0” (S601: NO), the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613 is executed.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the total reserved number CRN is 1 or more, as described with reference to FIG. 13 (see FIG. 13: S503). In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start suspended number RbN is “0”. If not, that is, the suspension information for variable display is stored in the second result display unit 37b. In this case, the data stored in the second result display unit reserved area Rb is set as the target of the data setting process, regardless of whether the first start suspended number RaN is 1 or more. Thereby, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display section holding area Ra and the second result display section holding area Rb, the second result display section corresponding to the second starting port 34 is stored. The hold information stored in the hold area Rb has priority.

  In step S602, after subtracting 1 from the first start suspended number RaN of the first result display section reserved area Ra, the process proceeds to step S603, and subtracting 1 from the total suspended number CRN. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S604. In step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display part holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display unit holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. More specifically, the data in the first area is cleared, and the data in each area is shifted in the order of the second area → the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the third area, and so on. After executing step S605, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, if the second result display section flag is stored in the various flag storage area 64e, the flag is deleted, and if not, the state is maintained. The second result display section flag is information for specifying whether the target of the start of the current variable display is the first result display section 37a or the second result display section 37b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S607, a shift command is set. The shift command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90 as the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 63f of the ROM 63, information indicating that the reserved area for which the current data is shifted corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the first starting port 33. Is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S402 in the normal processing (FIG. 12). Based on the received shift command, the sound emission control device 90 transmits to the display control device 100 a command for changing the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds. I do. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds.

  In step S601, when it is determined that the second start suspension count RbN is not “0” (S601: NO), the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613 is executed as described above. I do.

  In step S608, the second start hold number RbN of the second result display part holding area Rb is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S609. In step S609, the total reserved number CRN is decremented by one, and the process advances to step S610 to move the data stored in the first area of the second result display part reserved area Rb to the execution area AE. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S611, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display part holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. More specifically, the data in the first area is cleared, and the data in each area is shifted in the order of the second area → the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the third area, and so on. After executing step S611, the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S612, if the second result display section flag is not stored in the second result display section flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 64e, the flag is stored. Maintain state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S613, a shift command is set. The shift command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90 as the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 63f of the ROM 63, information indicating that the reserved area to which the current data is shifted corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the second starting port 34. Is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S402 in the normal processing (FIG. 12). Based on the received shift command, the sound emission control device 90 sends a command to the display control device 100 to change the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds. Send. The display control device 100 that has received the command changes the display in the second hold display area Ds2 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds.

<Change start processing>
Next, the fluctuation start processing will be described. The change start process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game number control process (S505 in FIG. 13).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the change start process. In step S701, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the high probability mode flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64. The high-probability mode flag is a flag for specifying whether or not the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high-probability mode by the MPU 62. In the present embodiment, the high-probability mode flag is stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode relating to the winning of the jackpot, After that, it is deleted when a normal jackpot is won.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the winning / rejecting lottery mode is not the high-probability mode (S701: NO), the process proceeds to step S702 to determine whether or not the winning / refusal lottery mode is low by referring to the low-probability mode winning / failing table. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / non-hitting table for the low probability mode shown in FIG. Is determined. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S701 that the mode is the high probability mode (S701: YES), the process proceeds to step S703, and a determination is made with reference to a high / low probability mode table. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning table for the high probability mode shown in FIG. Is determined. After executing Step S702 or Step S703, the process proceeds to Step S704.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the win / fail determination (big hit lottery) in step S702 or step S703 is a big win. In step S704, if the result of the win / fail determination is a jackpot win (S704: YES), in steps S705 to S712, a process for setting a game result in the case of a jackpot win and a stop result are set. The processing of is performed.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the second result display section flag is stored in the RAM 64. If it is determined in step S705 that the second result display section flag is not stored (S705: NO), the process proceeds to step S706, and the distribution table for the first result display section (see FIG. 8A). Is performed with reference to. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is set to any one of the numerical range of the 8R normal jackpot, the numerical range of the 16R normal jackpot, the numerical range of the 8R probability variable jackpot, and the numerical range of the 16R variable jackpot. Is determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S705 that the second result display section flag is stored (S705: YES), the process proceeds to step S707, and the distribution table for the second result display section (FIG. 8B) (See Reference) to determine the distribution. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is set to any one of the numerical range of the 8R normal jackpot, the numerical range of the 16R normal jackpot, the numerical range of the 8R probability variable jackpot, and the numerical range of the 16R variable jackpot. Is determined. After executing the processing of step S706 or step S707. Proceed to step S708.

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not the type of the jackpot allocated in step S706 or step S707 is the probability-change jackpot. If it is determined in step S708 that the game result is a probability change jackpot (S708: YES), the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S709, a stop result setting process for the probability change jackpot is executed. The stop result setting process for the probability change jackpot means that in the current game round in which the probability change jackpot is won, the stop result is displayed while any stop result is displayed on the first result display portion 37a or the second result display portion 37b. This is a process for setting whether to end the display. Specifically, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the type of the jackpot distributed in step S706 or step S707 is referred to by referring to the stop result table for the probability change jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e. The acquired address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S709, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S710, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type allocated in step S706 or step S707 is stored in the corresponding area in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64. More specifically, if it is an 8R probability change jackpot, an 8R probability change flag is stored, and if it is a 15R probability change hit, a 15R probability change flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S708, if it is determined that the type of the jackpot allocated in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability variable jackpot (S708: NO), that is, if the type of the jackpot allocated is the normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, a stop result setting process for a normal jackpot is executed. The normal jackpot stop result setting process means that in the current game round in which a normal jackpot is won, the stop result is displayed while either stop result is displayed on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b. This is a process for setting whether to end the display. Specifically, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been sorted in step S706 or S707 is referred to by referring to the stop result table for the normal jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e. The acquired address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing Step S711, the process proceeds to Step S712.

  In step S712, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type allocated in step S706 or step S707 is stored in the corresponding area in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64. More specifically, if it is an 8R normal jackpot, an 8R normal flag is stored, and if it is a 15R normal jackpot, a 15R normal flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S704, if the result of the jackpot lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a jackpot winning (S704: NO), the process proceeds to step S713 to execute a stop result setting process for a miss. The stop result setting process for a disconnection is a process of terminating the variable display in a state where any stop result is displayed on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b in the current game time when the disconnection result is obtained. This is a process for setting whether or not. Specifically, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is obtained by referring to the stop result table for the out-of-office in the stop result table storage area 63e. Then, the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing Step S713, the process proceeds to Step S714.

  In step S714, a setting process of the display continuation time is executed. The display continuation time setting process is to set a display continuation time, which is a time required for the current game round in the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b, based on the presence or absence of a jackpot or the occurrence of a reach. This is the process to perform. Details of the display continuation time setting process will be described later. After executing Step S714, the process proceeds to Step S715.

  In step S715, it is determined whether or not the second result display section flag is stored in the RAM 64. If it is determined in step S715 that the second result display section flag is not stored in the RAM 64 (S715: NO), the process advances to step S716 to set a first variation command. The first variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning in the first starting port 33, and whether or not a reach has occurred. And the information of the display continuation time set in step S714. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S715 that the second result display section flag is stored (S715: YES), the flow advances to step S717 to set a second variation command. The second variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning in the second starting port 34, and whether or not a reach has occurred. And the information of the display continuation time set in step S714. After executing Step S716 or Step S717, the process proceeds to Step S718.

  In step S718, a type command is set. The type command includes information on the presence or absence of the jackpot and the result of the distribution determination. In other words, the type command includes information on the jackpot type, information on the 8R probability variable jackpot, information on the 16R probability variable jackpot, information on the 8R normal jackpot, information on the 16R normal jackpot, or information on the off result.

  The variation command and the type command set in steps S716 to S718 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S402 in the normal processing (FIG. 12). The sound emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect in the game time based on the received variation command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. After executing Step S718, the process proceeds to Step S719.

  In step S719, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time among the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b starts the symbol change display. More specifically, when the second result display section flag is not stored in the RAM 64, the result display section corresponding to the current game time is identified as the first result display section 37a, and the variable display is started. If the second result display section flag is stored, the variable display is started by specifying that the result display section corresponding to the current game round is the second result display section 37b. After executing step S719, the present variation start process ends.

<Display duration setting process>
Next, the setting process of the display continuation time will be described. The process of setting the display continuation time is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the fluctuation start process (FIG. 15: S714).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the display continuation time. In step S801, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired and stored in the register of the MPU 62. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, it is determined whether or not reach occurs in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variable jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 64, and if any of the flags is stored, it is determined that a reach occurs (S802: YES). ), And proceed to step S803. Even if none of the above flags are stored, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, the reach occurs. Then, it is determined (S802: YES), and the process proceeds to step S803. When the presence or absence of the reach is specified using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  In step S803, the display duration information corresponding to the current value of the variation type counter CS is acquired with reference to the reach generation display duration table stored in the display duration table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. After that, the process advances to step S804 to set the variable display time information included in the display duration information in the variable display time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the display continuation time setting process ends.

  In step S802, when it is determined that no reach occurs in the current game round (S802: NO), the process proceeds to step S805, and the reach non-occurrence display duration table stored in the display duration table storage area 63d. , The display continuation time corresponding to the current value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. After that, the process advances to step S806 to set the variable display time information included in the display duration information in the variable display time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the display continuation time setting process ends.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display duration information stored in the reach non-occurrence display duration table is set such that the display duration is shortened as the total number of hold numbers CRN increases. I have. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of the total reserved number CRN may be adopted, and the display duration may be set to be shorter as the total reserved number CRN is smaller. . When the second number RbN of start-ups is "0", the display continuation time becomes shorter as the number RaN of first start-ups increases, and the second number RbN of the first start-ups is "1" or more. May be set so that the display continuation time becomes shorter as the number of the second start pending numbers RbN is larger. When the second number RbN of start-ups is “0”, the display continuation time becomes longer as the number RaN of first start-ups is larger, and the number RbN of second start-ups is “1” or more. May be set so that the display continuation time becomes longer as the number of the second start suspended numbers RbN is larger, or is constant without depending on the suspended numbers RaN and RbN.

  In addition, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the reach time is set so that a shorter display duration is selected as compared with the case where the number of hold information is the same as in the case where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. A generation display duration time table may be set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected display duration may be the same, or the above relationship may be reversed.

  Furthermore, the above-described configuration may be applied to the display duration when a reach occurs, and the display duration that is easy to be selected and the display duration that is hard to be selected differ between the jackpot winning and the off-reach. It may be configured. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a display continuation time table for the probability change jackpot, a display continuation time table for the normal jackpot, a display continuation time table for the off-reach, and a display continuation time table for the complete departure are individually set. As described above, the display continuation time of each game time is determined using the presence or absence of a big hit, the occurrence of a reach, the number of hold information, and the value of the fluctuation type counter as parameters.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, a game state transition process will be described. The game state transition process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal process (S406 in FIG. 12).

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a game state transition process. In step S901, it is determined whether the operation is in the open / close execution mode. If it is determined in step S901 that the opening / closing execution mode is not being performed (S901: NO), the process proceeds to step S902, where the symbol variation display on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b of one game time is performed. It is determined whether or not the timing has ended. If it is determined in step S902 that the timing does not indicate the end of the variable display (S902; NO), the present game state transition process ends.

  If it is determined in step S902 that the timing of the variable display has ended (S902: YES), the process proceeds to step S903, in which the game result of the current game (the result of the jackpot lottery) shifts to the open / close execution mode. It is determined whether or not they are compatible. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the 8R probable change flag, the 16R probable change flag, the 8R normal flag, and the 16R normal flag is stored in the RAM 64. When it is determined that none of the above flags is stored (S903: NO), the game state transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S903 that any of the above flags is stored (S903: YES), the process advances to step S904 to start round display for notifying the type of the current open / close execution mode. Execute. Specifically, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64 is checked. Then, based on the confirmed address information, the stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 63, and the content of the number of rounds is determined from the specified stop result data. Confirm. Thereafter, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section 39 of the main display section 45. As a result, the round display section 39 displays information on the round related to the output. After executing Step S904, the process proceeds to Step S905.

  In step S905, the number of rounds in the current open / close execution mode is determined. Specifically, the jackpot type flags (16R certain change flag, 16R normal change flag, 8R certain change flag, 8R normal flag) stored in the RAM 64 are checked. If it is determined in step S905 that the jackpot type flag stored in the RAM 64 is the 16R certainty variable flag or the 16R normal flag (S905: YES), the process proceeds to step S906, where the large hit type flag is provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "16" is set in the first round counter area RC1. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the door 36b has been opened. On the other hand, in step S905, when it is determined that the jackpot type flag stored in the RAM 64 is the 8R certainty variable flag or the 8R normal flag (S905: NO), the process proceeds to step S907, and is provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "8" is set in the obtained first round counter area RC1. After performing Step S906 or Step S907, the process proceeds to Step S908.

  In step S908, an opening command is set. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S402 in the normal processing (FIG. 12). The opening command includes information on the number of rounds in the current open / close execution mode. The sound emission control device 90 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices such that the determined contents of the effect are executed. After executing step S908, the game state transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S901 that the mode is the open / close execution mode (S901: YES), the process proceeds to step S909 to execute the special winning opening / closing process. Specifically, when the special winning opening 36a is closed, the variable winning driving unit 36c is driven on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is equal to or greater than "1". The mouth 36a is opened. When the special winning opening 36a is open, the variable winning driving unit is provided on condition that the opening limit time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 36a or the open limit number has won. The driving state of 36c is stopped, and the special winning opening 36a is closed. The details of the special winning opening opening and closing process will be described later. After executing Step S909, the process proceeds to Step S910.

  In step S910, it is determined whether the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” (S910: NO), the present game state transition processing ends as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” (S910: YES), the process proceeds to step S911, where an ending command is set. The set ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S402 in the normal processing (FIG. 12). The sound emission control device 90 ends the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on receiving the ending command. After executing Step S911, the process proceeds to Step S912.

  In step S912, a transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed. The transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a process for setting various modes of the game times after the end of the current opening / closing execution mode. The details of the shift processing at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described later. After executing Step S912, the process proceeds to Step S913.

  In step S913, a round display end process is executed. In this process, the display control of the round display section 39 is terminated so that the round display section 39 of the main display section 45 is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S914 to execute an open / close execution mode end process. Specifically, when the 16R probable change flag, the 8R probable change flag, the 16 normal flag, and the 8R normal flag are stored, these flags are deleted, and when these flags are not stored, the state is maintained. I do. After executing Step S914, the game state transition processing ends.

<Grand Prize opening and closing process>
Next, the special winning opening opening and closing process will be described. The special winning opening opening / closing process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game state transition process (FIG. 17: S909).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening / closing process. In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 36a is being opened. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning drive unit 36c. If it is determined in step S1001 that the special winning opening 36a is not open (S1001: NO), the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If it is determined in step S1002 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” (S1002: YES), the main winning opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1002 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” (S1002: NO), the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether the value of the first timer counter area T1 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is "0". In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the special winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1003 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not “0” (S1003: NO), the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1003 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is “0” (S1003: YES), the process proceeds to step S1004, and the variable winning drive unit opens the special winning opening 36a. 36c is driven. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, a setting process for each round is executed. In the case of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the set winning modes are all high-frequency winning modes, "15000" (that is, 30 seconds) is set in the first timer counter area T1. Further, "10" is set in a winning counter area PC provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 in order to count the number of winning of the game balls to the special winning opening 36a. The count value set in the first timer counter area T1 is decremented by one every time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. If the low frequency winning mode is set in the pachinko machine 10, for example, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the first timer counter area T1, and "6" is set in the winning counter area PC. May be set. After executing Step S1005, the process proceeds to Step S1006.

  In step S1006, a release command is set. Thereafter, the main winning opening opening and closing process ends. The release command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 as the sub-side control devices to recognize that the opening of the special winning opening 36a has been started. It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 by the external output process (FIG. 12: step S402). The sound emission control device 90 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been started based on the received opening command, and also displays the effect contents of the various lamps 47 and the speakers 46 on the special winning opening 36a. Is updated to the content corresponding to the start of the release. Further, the sound emission control device 90 transmits the release command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been started based on the received opening command, and also displays the contents of the effect on the symbol display device 41 and the opening of the special winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to the start.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the special winning opening 36a is being opened (step S1001: YES), the process proceeds to step S1007 to determine whether the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0". I do. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the opening duration of the special winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1007 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not “0” (S1007: NO), the process proceeds to step S1008.

  In step S1008, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 36a based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 36. If it is determined in step S1008 that no winning has occurred (S1008: NO), the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1008 that a winning has occurred (S1008: YES), the process proceeds to step S1009, and the value of the winning counter area PC is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter area PC is “0”. If it is determined in step S1010 that the value of the winning counter area PC is not “0” (S1010: NO), the main winning opening opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1007 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is “0” (S1007: YES), or if it is determined in step S1010 that the value of the winning counter area PC is “0”, (S1010: YES), the process proceeds to step S1011 to execute a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, in order to close the special winning opening 36a, the variable winning drive unit 36c is set to the non-driven state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  In step S1012, the value of the first round counter area RC1 is decremented by one. After that, the process advances to step S1013 to determine whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If it is determined in step S1013 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” (S1013: YES), the main winning opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1013 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” (S1013: NO), “1000” (that is, 2 seconds) is set in the first timer counter area T1. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the special winning opening 36a. After executing step S1014, the process advances to step S1015 to set a close command. Thereafter, the special winning opening opening / closing process ends.

The set closing command is a command including information for causing the audio light emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are the sub-side control devices, to recognize that the opening of the special winning opening 36a has been completed. Is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in the external output process (FIG. 12: step S402). The sound emission control device 90 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been completed based on the received closing command, and also displays the effect contents of the various lamps 47 and the speakers 46 in the special winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to the completion of release. Further, the sound emission control device 90 transmits the close command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 specifies that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has been completed based on the received closing command, and also displays the effect contents on the symbol display device 41 and ends the opening of the special winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to what you have done.
The corresponding process is executed.

<Transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode>
Next, transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described. The transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the game state transition processing (FIG. 17: S912).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode. In step S1101, it is determined whether or not a flag corresponding to a probability change big hit is stored in the RAM 64 as a big hit type flag. That is, it is determined whether the 16R probable change flag or the 8R probable change flag is stored in the RAM 64.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the 16R probable change flag or the 8R probable change flag is stored in the RAM 64 (S1101: YES), the process advances to step S1102 to execute a flag erasure process. The flag erasing process is a process of erasing information for specifying a gaming state. Specifically, if the open / close execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the high frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and if these flags are not stored, the state is maintained. I do. After executing step S1102, the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1103, a high-probability mode flag is stored, and then the process proceeds to step S1104, where a high-frequency support flag is stored. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the game state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. Note that the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next time a jackpot is won. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, a high-probability mode command that is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high-probability mode is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. I do. Thereafter, the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the 16R normal flag or the 8R normal flag is stored in the RAM 64 (S1101: NO), the process advances to step S1106 to execute the flag erasing process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1107, after storing the high-frequency support flag, the flow advances to step S1108 to set “100” in the number-of-games counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. The value set in the number-of-games counter area is a value indicating the number of games when the high frequency support mode is executed with the number of games limited. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, the game state shifts to the gaming state in which the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. However, in this case, the high frequency support mode ends after the game has been executed 100 times, and thereafter, the game mode shifts to the normal game state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. . After executing step S1108, the shift processing at the end of the main open / close execution mode ends.

<Process for electrical support>
Next, a description will be given of a process for supporting electric power. The power handling support process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the normal process (FIG. 12: S407).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the process for supporting the electric role. In step S1201, it is determined whether support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the supported flag is stored in the supported flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64. The supporting flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 34a of the second starting port 34 is opened, and is deleted when the electric accessory 34a is returned to the closed state. If it is determined in step S1201 that the supporting flag is not stored (S1201: NO), the process proceeds to step S1202.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether the support winning flag is stored in the support winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64. The support winning flag is a flag that is stored when the open state wins in the motorized accessory opening lottery for determining whether or not to bring the electric accessory 34a into the open state, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored. . If it is determined in step S1202 that the support winning flag is not stored (S1202: NO), the process proceeds to step S1203.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the display continuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. The count value set in the second timer counter area T2 is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec.

  In step S1203, when it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not “0” (S1203: NO), the present electrical role support processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1203: YES), the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1204, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the symbol change display in the ordinary figure unit 38. If it is determined in step S1204 that it is the end timing of the variable display (S1204: YES), the process proceeds to step S1205, and after the out-of-range display is set, the process for supporting the electric role is ended. By setting the out-of-view display, the variation display of the symbol in the ordinary figure unit 38 is terminated in a state where the out-of-view display is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1204 that the timing is not the end timing of the variable display (S1204: NO), the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S1206, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of reserved items SN is greater than “0”. In step S1206, if it is determined that the value of the number of retained items SN is “0” (S1206: NO), the process for supporting the electric role is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1206 that the value of the number of reserved items SN is larger than “0” (S1206: YES), the process proceeds to step S1207.

  In step S1207, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode, and then the process proceeds to step S1208 to determine whether the mode is the high-frequency support mode. If it is not the opening / closing execution mode in step S1207 (S1207: NO), and if the high frequency support mode is in step S1208 (S1208: YES), the process proceeds to step S1209 to perform an electric accessory opening lottery. Specifically, the value stored in the electric-power-use holding area 64c is shifted, and when the value of the electric-power-goods opening counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the electric-power-use-thing opening lottery is performed. Wins. In addition, "750" (that is, 1.5 seconds) is set in the second timer counter area T2 at the same time as the opening of the electric accessory. The second timer counter area T2 is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1210.

  In step S1210, it is determined whether or not the result of the electric accessory opening lottery in step S1209 is a support winning. If it is determined in step S1210 that the result of the electric auditors product open lottery is a support win (S1210: YES), the process advances to step S1211 to store a support win flag and provide the support win flag in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "3" is set in the second round counter area RC2. The second round counter area RC2 is a counter area for counting the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1212. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1210 that the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is not a support winning (S1210: NO), the process proceeds to step S1212 without executing the process of step S1211.

  In step S1212, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode. If it is determined in step S1212 that the winning / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode (S1212: YES), the process proceeds to step S1213. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1212 that the winning / reflecting lottery mode is not the low probability mode (S1212: NO), the main control process ends.

  In step S1213, it is determined whether or not the number-of-games counter area is “0”. In the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode, the game number counter is decremented by one each time one game is completed. If it is determined in step S1213 that the number-of-games counter area is not “0” (S1213: NO), the main control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1213 that the number-of-games counter area is "0", the flow advances to step S1214 to clear the high frequency support flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1215, a low-frequency support command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. I do. Thereafter, the processing for supporting the electric role is terminated.

  The low frequency support command set in step S1215 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in the external output process of the normal process (FIG. 12: step S402). The sound emission control device 90 specifies that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode based on the reception of the low-frequency support command, and executes processing corresponding to the low-frequency support command.

  If it is determined in step S1207 that the current mode is the open / close execution mode (S1207: YES), or if it is determined in step S1218 that the current mode is not the high-frequency support mode (S1208: NO), the process proceeds to step S1216 to open the electric accessory. I do. Specifically, the value stored in the electric-power-use holding area 64c is shifted, and when the value of the electric-power-goods opening counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the electric-power-use-thing opening lottery is performed. Wins. Also, “14750” (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the second timer counter area T2 at the same time as the opening of the electric accessory. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1217.

  In the step S1217, it is determined whether or not the result of the electric accessory opening lottery in the step S1216 is a support winning. If it is determined in step S1217 that the support has not been won (S1217: NO), the main processing for electric role support ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1217 that the support has been won (S1217: YES), the flow advances to step S1218 to store the support win flag and set “1” in the second round counter area RC2. The processing for this electric role support ends.

  If it is determined in step S1202 that the support winning flag is stored (S1202: YES), the process advances to step S1219 to determine whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the display continuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. In step S1219, if it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1219: NO), the display of the pattern in the general-purpose unit 38 is being displayed, and therefore, the process for supporting the electric power as it is. To end. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1219 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0” (S1219: YES), the process proceeds to step S1220.

  In step S1220, a hit display is set. As a result, the variation display of the pattern in the ordinary figure unit 38 is terminated with the hit display stopped. After that, the process advances to step S1221 to store the supporting flag and erase the support winning flag. After that, the electric-power support process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that the supporting flag is stored (S1201: YES), the process advances to step S1222 to execute an electric utility opening / closing process for controlling opening / closing of the electric accessory 34a. After that, the electric-power support process ends.

<Electronic opening / closing processing>
Next, a description will be given of the electrical opening / closing process. The electric-power opening / closing process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the electric-power support process (FIG. 20: S1222).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the electrical opening / closing process. In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 34a is being opened. Whether or not the electric accessory 34a is being opened is determined based on whether or not the electric accessory driving unit 34b is in a driving state. When it is determined that the electric accessory 34a is open (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0”. In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the opening duration of the electric accessory 34a. In step S1302, when it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1302: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing processing ends as it is. That is, if the opening duration of the electric auditors product 34a has not ended, the electric-power opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1302 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1302: YES), the flow advances to step S1303 to perform a closing process of controlling the electric accessory 34a to a closed state. "250" (that is, 0.5 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. That is, when the second timer counter area T2 as a means for measuring the opening duration of the electric accessory 34a is "0", the electric accessory 34a is closed and the second timer counter area T2 is electrically operated this time. “250” is set in the second timer counter area T2, which is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration time of the accessory 34a. After executing Step S1303, the process proceeds to Step S1304.

  In step S1304, after subtracting 1 from the value of the second round counter area RC2, the process proceeds to step S1305 to determine whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. In step S1305, when it is determined that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not “0” (S1305: NO), the present electrical hand opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1305 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0” (S1305: YES), the process proceeds to step S1306, and the supporting flag is deleted. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the electric accessory 34a is not being opened (S1301: NO), the process advances to step S1307 to determine whether the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the electric accessory 34a. In step S1307, if it is determined that the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S1307: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing processing ends as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1307 that the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S1307: YES), the flow advances to step S1308 to execute an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to an open state. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether the operation mode is the open / close execution mode. If it is determined that the operation mode is not the open / close execution mode (S1309: NO), the process proceeds to step S1310 to determine whether the mode is the high frequency support mode. I do.

  If it is determined in step S1310 that the current mode is the high-frequency support mode (S1310: YES), the process proceeds to step S1311 to set "800" (that is, 1.6 seconds) in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1309 that the mode is the open / close execution mode (S1309: YES), or if it is determined in step S1310 that the mode is not the high frequency support mode (S1310: NO), the process proceeds to step S1312, and the second "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

A4. Electrical configuration of the sound emission control device and the display control device:
Next, the electrical configurations of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram mainly showing the electrical configurations of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100. Note that some components such as the power supply device 85 are omitted. An MPU 92 is mounted on a sound emission control board 91 provided in the sound emission control device 90. The MPU 92 is an element in which a ROM 93, a RAM 94, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built.

  The ROM 93 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 92, fixed value data, tables, and the like. For example, in a part of the area of the ROM 93, a hold confirmation table storage area 93a, a sighted notice notice generation table storage area 93b, a sighted notice notice effect table storage area 93c, and a sighted notice stop symbol table storage are provided. An area 93d, a fluctuation display pattern table storage area 93e, and the like are provided. Details of these will be described later.

  The RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 93. For example, in a part of the area of the RAM 94, various flag storage areas 94a, various counter areas 94b, a lottery counter area 94c, a notice effect presentation storage area 94d for the already-viewed notice are provided. Details of these will be described later. It is not essential that the ROM 93 and the RAM 94 be integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 92, and each may be configured as an individual chip.

  The MPU 92 is provided with an input port and an output port. The main controller 60 is connected to the input side of the MPU 92. Various commands are received from main controller 60. The output side of the MPU 92 is connected to the effect operation button 24, the speaker 46, various lamps 47, and the display control device 100.

  A display control board 101 provided in the display control device 100 includes an MPU 102 which is an element in which a program ROM 103 and a work RAM 104 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 105, a character ROM 106, a video RAM 107 Is installed. Note that it is not essential that the program ROM 103 and the work RAM 104 be integrated into one chip for the MPU 102, and that each may be configured as an individual chip.

  The MPU 102 analyzes the various commands received from the sound emission control device 90 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 105 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 105). .

  The program ROM 103 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 102 and fixed value data, and also stores JPEG image data for a background image.

  The work RAM 104 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the MPU 102 executes various programs.

  The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit, and directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 105 is also called a “drawing chip” because it is formed as an IC chip, and is a kind of microcomputer chip having a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 102, the video RAM 107, etc., and intervenes in the reading and writing of data. In addition, the VDP 105 reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 107 from the character ROM 106 at a predetermined timing, and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 106 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 106 stores bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table that is referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 106 and store image data and the like in a shared manner in each character ROM 106. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 103 is stored in the character ROM 106.

  The video RAM 107 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41. The display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 107.

  Hereinafter, the MPU 62, the ROM 63, and the RAM 64 of the main control device 60 are also referred to as a main MPU 62, a main ROM 63, and a main RAM 64, respectively, and the MPU 92, the ROM 93, and the RAM 94 of the audio emission control device 90 are referred to as a light MPU 92 and a sound light, respectively. The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 is also called a display MPU 102.

A5. Preliminary notice:
A5-1. Summary of the sighted notice:
Next, an outline of the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a time chart showing an example of the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the symbol display device 41 when the already-viewed notice is executed. The already-notified notice means that the player has performed at least one effect element a plurality of times with the same content, so that the player feels that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (dejab). It is a production to give. The effect element is a unit that constitutes a game effect. For example, a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image (still image or moving image) is displayed in front of a background image, or a predetermined object image such as a mini-character as a background. Object announcement effect to display in front of the image (mini-character announcement effect), background change announcement effect to change the background image to a mode different from the normal time, character announcement effect effect to execute a predetermined action on a predetermined character, various types A lamp light emission effect in which a lamp emits light in a predetermined pattern, a symbol line fluctuation effect in which a symbol line is changed in a predetermined scroll pattern, and a remaining one symbol in a state where two identical symbols are stopped on at least one activated line. Reach effect that fluctuates the line, symbol pseudo stop effect that artificially stops a predetermined combination of symbols, complete stop of the predetermined symbol combination And the like can be given that design complete stop demonstration.

  The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been satisfied based on the hold information, that is, whether or not to generate the already-viewed notice. Then, when it is determined that the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been satisfied, the pachinko machine 10 waits until the game time related to the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been completed. , Execute at least one effect element a plurality of times with the same content. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the determination as to whether or not the occurrence condition of the perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information subject to the determination is subjected to the jackpot lottery. .

Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment confirms that the following conditions are satisfied when a game ball wins in the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 and the hold information is acquired. Then, the already-viewed notice generation lottery process described later is executed. In a case where the player has won the already-sighted notice generation lottery process, the condition for generating the already-seeed notice notice is satisfied.
(Condition 1) The hold information corresponding to the jackpot is not included in the hold information already stored. (Condition 2) When a game ball wins in the first starting port 33, this holds for the current win. The total reserved number CRN including the reserved information is 2 or more (Condition 3) When a game ball wins at the second starting port 34, the second reserved start number RbN including the reserved information related to the current winning. Must be 2 or more

  The reason of the condition 1 is that even if the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times by using the game times related to the hold information corresponding to the jackpot and the game times related to the hold information that has been won this time, the jackpot is handled. This is because, since the jackpot effect is executed after the game time related to the held information, the continuity of the effect elements having the same content executed a plurality of times is interrupted, and it becomes difficult to give the player a sense of being viewed. The reason for the condition 2 and the condition 3 is that if the number of holds including the hold information related to the current winning is two or more, the already-viewed notice can be executed over a plurality of game times. Note that, in the condition 3, the second start holding number RbN is used as a reference because, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the hold information acquired by winning the second starting port 34 is the first starting port 33 This is because the jackpot lottery is targeted with higher priority than the hold information acquired by winning. However, these conditions are mere examples, and other conditions may be imposed or may not be required. For example, in a configuration in which a rendering element having the same content is executed a plurality of times in one game round, these conditions may be omitted.

  In the already-viewed notice generation lottery process of the present embodiment, the previously-viewed notice is given only when the hold information related to the current prize is the hold information that will cause a jackpot win or a reach when the target becomes a jackpot lottery later. You can win the outbreak. The reason for this is that in the game times related to the hold information that causes the jackpot or the reach, a relatively long display duration is set, so that it is easy to perform a suggestion effect, a battle effect, and the like described later. Then, in the case of winning in the already-viewed notice generation lottery process, the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied, and the pachinko machine 10 determines that the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is determined to be satisfied. Until the game round related to the information ends, at least one effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same content.

  In Example 1 shown in FIG. 23 (A), at the timing when the total reserved number CRN is 2, the game ball wins in the first starting port 33, the total reserved number CRN becomes 3, and the total reserved number CRN becomes 3 based on the reservation information related to the winning. As a result of the above-described determination, the condition for occurrence of the already-viewed notice is satisfied. And the game time P03 indicated as the third game time is the game time related to the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for generating the already-viewed notice.

  In the example 1 shown in FIG. 23A, the pachinko machine 10 selects the cut-in notice effect A having the same content as the effect element A to be executed a plurality of times with the same content, and performs the cut-in with the same content. The announcement effect A is executed once in each of the three game times P01, P02, and P03. That is, the pachinko machine 10 executes the cut-in notice effect A in all of the consecutive game times until the game time related to the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been satisfied. I have.

  In Example 1 shown in FIG. 23, the pachinko machine 10 is a symbol complete stop effect in which the symbol A (for example, a combination of symbols “1, 2, 3”) is completely stopped in the first game round P01. At the same time as the second game P02, a symbol complete stop effect of completely stopping the same off symbol A is executed. That is, the pachinko machine 10 selects, as an effect element to be executed a plurality of times with the same content, a design complete stop effect having the same content of completely stopping the same off symbol A, and completely stopping the design with the same content. The production has been performed multiple times.

  Further, in the example 1 shown in FIG. 23, the pachinko machine 10 executes the symbol pseudo stop effect of performing the cut-in notice effect A in the third game time P3 and then stopping the off symbol A in a pseudo manner. I have. The symbol pseudo stop effect is strictly different from the symbol complete stop effect in that the symbol is not completely stopped. However, the manner of effects that the player can recognize is very similar between the case where the combination of symbols is pseudo stopped and the case where the combination is completely stopped. Therefore, in the present specification, if the contents of the combination of the symbols to be pseudo-stopped are the same, the symbol pseudo-stop effect is regarded as an effect element having the same content as the symbol complete stop effect for completely stopping the symbol. Hereinafter, the symbol complete stop effect and the symbol pseudo stop effect are collectively referred to as a symbol stop effect.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes a suggestion effect that suggests to the player that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times after the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. . In the example shown in FIG. 24, the suggested effect is to display on the symbol display device 41 an image in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to the player, and to output sound or light accompanying the image. This is a mode in which the signal is output to a speaker 46 and various lamps 47. However, the suggestion effect may be another mode as long as it can indicate to the player that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. For example, "maybe a dejab?" , "Is it dejab?", "Dejab?", "Dejab is a sign of a jackpot?", "This production is familiar!", "That? An image including a message such as "Is this already seen ?!", "I'm tired of just doing the same effect ...", etc., is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and audio including these messages is output from the speaker 46. It may be a directing effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23, the pachinko machine 10 executes the suggestion effect, then executes a battle effect in which the player character and the enemy character confront each other, and thereafter, the result corresponding to the jackpot lottery result. Direction (a victory effect if the jackpot is won, a defeat effect if the result is out). In the example shown in FIG. 24, in the battle effect, an image in which the female character on the player side and the male character on the enemy side are displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the sound or light accompanying the image is output from the speaker 46. And various lamps 47 for output. However, the battle effect may be in another mode or may be omitted. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the victory effect displays an image on which the female character of the player is pleased with the victory on the symbol display device 41, and outputs the sound and light accompanying the image to the speaker 46 and various lamps 47. This is an aspect in which the information is output to the user. However, the victory effect as a result effect may be another mode or may be omitted. Thereafter, when the jackpot is won, a jackpot effect corresponding to the type of the jackpot is executed.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, so that the player feels that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (dejab). Can be given. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning for the already-viewed feeling, for example, that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot. Further, if the player experiences a jackpot after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, the effect element is executed in expectation of the effect element of the same content being executed a plurality of times. Whenever it is done, he will pay attention to the production elements with a high sense of expectation. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player is caused to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and the player is paid attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed. It is possible to suitably increase the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since different degrees of reliability (expectations) can be set for each type of effect element executed in a single shot, for example, effect elements with high reliability have the same contents. When executed multiple times, the player strongly expects that the possibility of winning a jackpot is very high, whereas when a low-reliability effect element is executed, In addition, the player expects the effect element to be executed a plurality of times with the same content, so that the player's attention to the effect element can be appropriately increased.

  In addition, even if an effect that directly suggests that there is a high possibility of winning a jackpot, for example, an effect of turning on a look-ahead hold lamp or the like in a color different from a normal time is not performed, the same content is provided. Can be added, in which attention is paid to whether or not the effect element is executed a plurality of times.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed, so that the player can recognize that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and the player can recognize the same content. The player can be convinced that the execution of the effect element a plurality of times has a special meaning. Then, when the production element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, it is merely a coincidence that the production element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, or It is confirmed whether or not the notice is an advance notice, based on whether or not the suggested effect is executed, and the user is expected to execute the suggested effect. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute an operation acceptance effect element (button effect) including a content indicating that the operation of the effect operation button 24 is accepted by the player as an effect element. When the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied, the button effect is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times. The reason will be described. When the button effect is executed a plurality of times, the button effect is executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24 by the player (for example, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the timing, the number of presses, etc.). In some cases. For this reason, even if the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice is satisfied and the pachinko machine 10 executes the same type of button effect a plurality of times, depending on the mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, The effect may be performed with different contents, and it may not be possible to give the player a sense of being viewed. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the button effect is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, different contents are executed depending on the mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24 by the player. Can be suppressed, and the player can be surely given a sense of sight. However, even if the pachinko machine 10 satisfies the condition for generating the noticeable notice, if the button effect is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, the execution of the noticeable notice is canceled. It may be configured.

  Further, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery, and If it is determined that the conditions for generating the visual notice have been satisfied, the target that is to be executed a plurality of times before the hold information that is determined to satisfy the conditions for generating the visual notice to be subjected to the jackpot lottery Starts execution of the rendering element. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times.

  Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines the display continuation time, which is the time required for each game round, immediately before starting each game round. For this reason, if the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied and the type of the effect element (for example, cut-in notice effect) to be executed a plurality of times in the already-notified notice is randomly selected, the display duration of each game time is set within the display duration of each game time. There is a case where an effect element of a length that cannot be executed is selected. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the condition for occurrence of the already-viewed notice is satisfied, an effect that can be executed within the shortest display duration among display durations that can be selected in each game. The element is selected as an effect element to be executed a plurality of times, and the selected effect element is executed in each game time. In this way, even if the display duration determined for each game is different, it is possible to reliably execute the effect element having the same content in each game.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the length of the display duration of the game times for which the selected rendering element is to be executed is a length that allows the selected rendering element to be executed multiple times, In the one game time, the selected effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times.

  In Example 2 shown in FIG. 23B, the display duration time T2 of the second game time P02 is twice or more the time required for the effect element A (for example, the cut-in notice effect A). The pachinko machine 10 executes the same effect element A twice in the game time P02. Note that, after the end of the first effect element A in the second game turn P02, the pachinko machine 10 has the same release design A (for example, “1, 2”) as the stop design A stopped in the first game play P01. , 3) is executed once. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the sense of sight given to the player.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the effect element having the same content to be executed a plurality of times (hereinafter, also referred to as an effect element for the already-notified notice) more times. In addition, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize the already-viewed feeling. Further, the number of times the effect element for the already-viewed notice is executed increases or decreases depending on the length of the display duration of one game time, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

  Furthermore, the rendering element for the already-viewed notice is a rendering element that can be executed within the shortest display duration among display durations that can be determined for each game, so the time required for one execution is , Less than or equal to the length of the display duration of one game. Therefore, even when the effect element for the already-notified notice is executed once in one game time, an extra time may be generated in the display continuation time. According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the case where the length of the display continuation time of one game time is a length capable of executing the effect element for the already-viewed notice (the effect element of the same content) a plurality of times. Since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times in the one game, the surplus time of the display continuation time can be minimized.

  In the above example, the pachinko machine 10 sets the effect element A in each of the continuous game times until the game time related to the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for occurrence of the already-viewed notice is completed. Although the execution is performed, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect element having the same content a plurality of times, for example, the effect element A may be executed only in the game time P01 and the game time P03.

  In the following, in particular, when a specific announcement effect is selected as an effect element to be executed a plurality of times with the same content in the already-announced announcement, the selected announcement effect is also referred to as a “announcement effect for the already-announced announcement”. Also, when a design stop effect that completely stops or simulates a specific combination of symbols is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times with the same content in the already-viewed notice, in the selected symbol stop effect, A combination of specific symbols to be stopped or simulated to be stopped is also referred to as a “stop symbol for a noticed feeling notice”.

A5-2. Control related to the already-notified notice:
Next, an example of specific control for executing the above-described notice of already-viewed feeling in the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

<Various processes executed in the sound emission control device>
<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing executed by the sound-side MPU 92 will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed in the sound-light-side MPU 92. The timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed at a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 msec). Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the timer interrupt processing will be described.

  In step S1401, command storage processing is executed. The command storing process is a process for storing the received command in the sound-light RAM 94 when a command is received from the main MPU 62. The sound-light-side RAM 94 is provided with a ring buffer for enabling storage and reading of commands received from the main-side MPU 62, and commands received from the main-side MPU 62 are sequentially stored in the ring buffer. , And are sequentially read out according to the stored order. After executing step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1402.

  In step S1402, a command corresponding process for performing a process corresponding to the received command is executed. The details of the command handling process will be described later. After executing step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1403, a light emission control process for performing light emission control of various lamps 47 is executed. In the light emission control processing, the light emission of the various lamps 47 is controlled based on the light emission data read in the command corresponding processing in step S1402. After executing Step S1403, the process proceeds to Step S1404.

  In step S1404, an audio output control process for performing audio output control of the speaker 46 is executed. In the audio output control process, the audio output of the speaker 46 is controlled based on the audio output data read in the command corresponding process of step S1402. After executing step S1404, the timer interrupt process ends.

<Command processing>
Next, a command corresponding process will be described. The command corresponding process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 25: S1402).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the command corresponding process. As described above, in the command corresponding process, a process corresponding to the command received from the main MPU 62 is executed. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the command corresponding processing will be described.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether a hold command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S1501 that a hold command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S1501: YES), the process advances to step S1502 to execute a hold command handling process. In the hold command corresponding process, the above-described process related to the already-viewed notice is executed based on the information set in the hold command. Details of the pending command handling process will be described later. After executing step S1502, the process proceeds to step S1503. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1501 that the hold command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to step S1503 without executing step S1502.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether a change command and a type command have been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S1503 that the variation command and the type command have been received (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to step S1504, and the effect setting processing is executed. In the effect setting process, a notice effect, a stop symbol, a variable display pattern, and the like to be executed in the current game round are set. The details of the effect setting process will be described later. After executing step S1504, the process proceeds to step S1505. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1503 that the variation command and the type command have not been received (S1503: NO), the process proceeds to step S1505 without executing step S1504.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether an opening command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S1505 that an opening command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S1505: YES), the flow advances to step S1506 to execute an opening effect setting process. In the opening effect setting process, the jackpot type included in the opening command received this time is specified, the content of the opening effect corresponding to the jackpot type is set, and the information corresponding to the effect content is set. An opening effect command is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1507. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1505 that the opening command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1505: NO), the process proceeds to step S1507 without executing step S1506.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether an ending command has been received. If it is determined in step S1507 that the ending command has been received (S1507: YES), the process advances to step S1508 to execute an ending effect setting process. In the ending effect setting process, the content of the game state after the open / close execution mode included in the ending command received this time is specified, and the content of the ending effect corresponding to the content of the game state is set, and The ending effect command in which the corresponding information is set is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1509. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1507 that the ending command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S1507: NO), the process proceeds to step S1509 without executing step S1508.

  In step S1509, other setting processing is executed. In other setting processes, for example, the effect contents corresponding to the opening command and the effect contents corresponding to the closing command are set. When the effect operation button 24 is pressed, an effect operation command for recognizing that the effect operation button 24 is pressed is transmitted to the display-side MPU 102.

<Pending command processing>
Next, the hold command handling process will be described. The hold command handling process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a command handling process subroutine (FIG. 26: S1502).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the hold command handling process. As described above, the hold command handling process is a process executed when a hold command is received from the main MPU 62. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the pending command corresponding processing will be described.

  In step S1601, a winning update process is executed. In the update process at the time of winning, the number of pieces of hold information obtained based on winning in the first starting port 33, the number of pieces of holding information obtained based on winning in the second starting port 34, A process for enabling the sound light side MPU 92 to specify the total number of information is executed. Details of the update processing at the time of winning in step S1601 will be described later. Hereinafter, the number of pieces of hold information acquired based on winning in the first opening 33 is also referred to as “first reserved number”, and the number of pieces of pending information acquired based on winning in the second opening 34 is The total number of the first reserved number and the second reserved number is also referred to as “total reserved number”. After executing step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1602.

  In step S1602, a confirmation process is performed. In the confirmation process, a process is performed to enable the sound-light-side MPU 92 to specify whether or not the hold command that has been read this time corresponds to a jackpot, whether or not a reach has occurred, and the like. Details of the confirmation processing in step S1602 will be described later. After executing Step S1602, the process proceeds to Step S1603.

  In step S1603, the already-viewed notice notice processing is executed. In the already-visited notice process, a process for determining whether or not the above-mentioned already-visited notice occurrence condition is satisfied is performed. A setting process for executing a notice is executed. Details of the already-viewed notice notice processing in step S1603 will be described later. After executing step S1603, the processing for the pending command is terminated.

<Update process when winning>
Next, the update processing at the time of winning will be described. The update process at the time of winning is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the hold command corresponding process (FIG. 27: S1601).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the updating process at the time of winning. In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first opening 33. If it is determined in step S1701 that the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on winning in the first starting port 33 (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to step S1702, and the sound light is output. The update processing of the first reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the side RAM 94 is executed. The first pending number counter area is a counter area for specifying the number of pending information acquired based on winning in the first starting port 33 in the sound-light-side MPU 92. In the update processing of the first pending number counter area, the information of the first pending number counter area is updated to the information of the pending number included in the pending command to be read this time. After executing Step S1702, the process proceeds to Step S1704.

  In step S1701, when it is determined that the hold command to be read out this time is not transmitted based on winning in the first opening 33 (S1701: NO), that is, the hold command is the second opening If it is determined that the transmission has been made based on the winning of the No. 34, the process proceeds to step S1703, and the updating processing of the second reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound light side RAM 94 is executed. . The second pending number counter area is a counter area for specifying the number of pending information acquired based on the winning in the second starting port 34 in the sound-light-side MPU 92. In the updating process of the second reserved number counter area, the information of the second reserved number counter area is updated to the information of the reserved number included in the command that has been read this time. After executing Step S1703, the process proceeds to Step S1704.

  The reason why the processes in steps S1702 and S1703 are described above will be described. In the present embodiment, while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, the backup power is supplied to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, whereas the backup power is supplied to the RAM 94 of the audio light emission control device 90. Not done. For this reason, when the power is cut off in a situation where the hold information relating to the winning in the first start port 33 or the second start port 34 is stored in the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, the main control device 60 displays the hold information. While stored and held, the sound emission control device 90 recognizes that the number of hold information is zero. In this case, if a configuration is adopted in which the first hold number counter area or the second hold number counter area is counted up each time the sound emission control device 90 receives a hold command, the main control device 60 actually stores the hold command. There may be a problem that the number of held information items and the number of held information items recognized by the sound emission control device 90 do not match. On the other hand, as in the above-described embodiment, the main control device 60 transmits the hold command including the information on the number of holds, and the sound emission control device 90 sends the hold command every time the hold command is received. By adopting a configuration in which the information on the number of held items included is set in the first held number counter area or the second held number counter area, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience.

  In step S1704, an update process of the total reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound light RAM 94 is executed. The total reserved number counter area stores the sum of the number of pending information acquired based on the winning in the first opening 33 and the number of the pending information acquired based on the winning in the second opening 34. This is a counter area for specifying in the side MPU 92. In the updating process, the information of the total reserved number counter area is obtained by adding the information of the sum of the reserved number measured in the first reserved number counter area and the information of the reserved number measured in the second reserved number counter area. Update to After executing Step S1704, the update process at the time of the final winning is ended.

<Confirmation process>
Next, the confirmation processing will be described. The confirmation process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the hold command corresponding process (FIG. 27: S1602). As described above, when information such as the presence or absence of a big hit, the type of a big hit, and the occurrence of a reach has already been set in the hold command, this confirmation processing can be omitted.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the confirmation processing. As described above, the confirmation process is a process executed when it is determined that the hold command has been received from the main MPU 62. Hereinafter, the processing of each step executed in the confirmation processing will be described. Note that the contents of each table stored in the hold confirmation table storage area 93a of the sound-light side ROM 93 described in the following steps are the hit / fail table storage area 63a, the distribution table storage area 63b, and the main ROM 63. The contents are the same as the contents of each table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c.

  In step S1801, information on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the pending command to be read this time is grasped. After that, the process advances to step S1802 to determine whether or not the current winning / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode. Specifically, when the high-probability mode flag is not stored in the various flag storage areas 94a of the sound-light-side RAM 94, it is determined that the mode is the low-probability mode, and when the high-probability mode flag is stored, , It is determined that the mode is not the low probability mode, that is, the mode is the high probability mode. The high probability mode flag is stored when a high probability mode command is received from the main MPU 62.

  If it is determined in step S1802 that the mode is the low-probability mode (S1802: YES), the process proceeds to step S1803, and the low-probability-mode hit / fail table stored in the hold confirmation table storage area 93a of the sound-side ROM 93 is read. refer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1805, and as a result of referring to the low probability mode success / failure table, it is determined whether or not the information of the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1802 that the mode is not the low-probability mode (S1802: NO), the process proceeds to step S1804, and the high-probability mode hit / fail table stored in the hold confirmation table storage area 93a of the sound-side ROM 93 is stored. See Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1805, and as a result of referring to the high probability mode success / failure table, it is determined whether the information of the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot.

  In step S1805, if it is determined that the information on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot (S1805: YES), the process proceeds to step S1806, and the hold command targeted for reading this time is The information on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 included is grasped. After that, the process advances to step S1807 to refer to the distribution table stored in the hold confirmation table storage area 93a of the sound light ROM 93. More specifically, if the hold command that has been read this time has been transmitted based on winning in the first opening 33, the second opening table is referred to with reference to the first opening opening distribution table. If the transmission is based on the winning in the starting port 34, the second starting port distribution table is referred to.

  In step S1808, as a result of referring to the distribution table, it is determined whether or not the information on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 grasped this time corresponds to the probability change jackpot. If it is determined in step S1808 that the jackpot corresponds to the probability variable jackpot (S1808: YES), the process proceeds to step S1809, and the variable probability jackpot information is temporarily stored in the register of the sound-light-side MPU 92. After that, the confirmation processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1808 that the jackpot does not correspond to the probability variable jackpot (S1808: NO), the process proceeds to step S1810 to temporarily store the normal jackpot information in the register of the sound light side MPU 92. After that, the confirmation processing ends.

  In step S1805, if it is determined that the information on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time does not correspond to the jackpot (S1805: NO), the process proceeds to step S1811, and the hold command targeted for reading this time is The information on the value of the included reach random number counter C3 is grasped. After that, the process advances to step S1812 to refer to the reach determination table stored in the hold confirmation table storage area 93a of the sound light ROM 93. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1813, and as a result of referring to the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the information of the value of the reach random number counter C3 grasped this time corresponds to the occurrence of the reach.

  If it is determined in step S1813 that the system corresponds to the occurrence of the reach (S1813: YES), the process proceeds to step S1814 to temporarily store the reach occurrence information in the register of the sound-light-side MPU 92. After that, the confirmation processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1813 that the camera does not correspond to the occurrence of the reach (S1813: NO), the present confirmation processing ends.

<Processing for notice of already seen>
Next, the already-viewed feeling notice processing will be described. The already-viewed notice process is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the hold command corresponding process (FIG. 27: S1603).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the already-viewed notice notice process. In step S1901, it is determined whether or not the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first starting port 33. If it is determined in step S1901 that the hold command to be read this time is not transmitted based on winning in the first opening 33 (S1901: NO), that is, winning in the second opening 34 If it is determined that the data has been transmitted based on, the process proceeds to step S1902.

  In step S1902, it is determined whether the first sighted notice flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. The first sighted notice flag is stored when starting the sighted notice described above triggered by the hold information based on the winning in the first starting port 33, and is deleted when the sighted notice is ended. Is a flag to be executed.

  If it is determined in step S1902 that the first sighted notice flag is stored (S1902: YES), the process proceeds to step S1903, where the first sighted notice flag is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S1904. "0" is set in the counter for notice of notice notice in the sound light side RAM 94. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1905.

  When the already-visited notice counter area is set to execute the already-visited notice, the sound-light-side MPU 92 specifies how many game times to execute the already-visited notice. It is a measuring means for performing. As will be described later, information on the held number is set in the already-viewed notice counter area, and is updated so that 1 is subtracted each time a new game starts. Then, when the information stored in the already-viewed notice counter area after the update is “0” which is the initial value, the already-viewed notice flag stored at that time is deleted.

  Here, when the hold command is transmitted based on the winning in the second starting port 34, in other words, when the winning in the second starting port 34 is performed, the first noticed notice flag is set. Will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the hold information relating to the winning in the second starting port 34 is subjected to the jackpot lottery prior to the holding information relating to the winning in the first starting port 33, If there is a prize in the starting opening 34, the order of the jackpot lottery of the hold information is changed, and the premise of the already-viewed notice that has already been set when the winning in the first starting opening 33 is broken. Would. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a winning is made in the second starting port 34, by deleting the first sighted notice flag, the sighted notice of which the premise is broken is erased. The execution has been canceled.

  If it is determined in step S1902 that the first sighted notice flag is not stored (S1902: NO), the process advances to step S1905 without executing steps S1903 and S1904.

  If it is determined in step S1901 that the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on winning in the first start-up opening 33 (S1901: YES), steps S1902, S1903 and step S1901 are performed. The process proceeds to step S1905 without executing S1904, that is, without executing the erasure of the first sighted notice flag.

  In the processing from step S1905 to step S1911 described below, processing relating to the jackpot hold flag is executed. Therefore, prior to the description of the processing from step S1905 to step S1911, the jackpot holding flag, the first erasing counter area and the second erasing counter area used for determining whether to delete the jackpot holding flag will be described. I do.

  The jackpot hold flag includes the hold information corresponding to the jackpot in the hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit or the hold area Rb for the second result display unit of the main control device 60. If it is, it is information for specifying the same by the sound light side MPU 92. In the process of deleting the jackpot hold flag, in the situation where the jackpot hold flag is stored, both the information stored in the first erasure counter area and the second erasure counter area, which will be described later, are “0”, which are initial values. It is executed when

  The first erasure counter area is used for the first result display unit when the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is stored in the first result display unit hold area Ra, and the hold information is used as the start of the game round. This is a measuring unit for specifying the timing of erasing from the holding area Ra by the sound light side MPU 92. As will be described later, the information of the hold number set in the first erasing counter area is stored in the hold information stored in the first result display section hold area Ra (that is, when the winning in the first starting port 33 is won). The information is updated to be decremented by one each time a new game starts.

  When the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is stored in the second result display section holding area Rb, the second deletion counter area is used as the start of the game round and the second result display section This is a measuring means for specifying the timing of erasing from the holding area Rb by the sound light side MPU 92. As will be described later, the information of the hold number set in the second erasing counter area is stored in the hold information stored in the second result display unit hold area Rb (that is, when the winning in the second starting port 34 is won). The information is updated to be decremented by one each time a new game starts. Hereinafter, the description returns to the processing related to the jackpot hold flag.

  In step S1905, it is determined whether the pending command to be read this time is a pending command corresponding to a jackpot. If it is determined in step S1905 that the pending command to be read this time is a pending command corresponding to a jackpot (S1905: YES), the process proceeds to step S1906, and the pending command to be read this time is the It is determined whether or not the transmission is based on a winning in the first starting port 33.

  If it is determined in step S1906 that the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first starting port 33 (S1906: YES), the process proceeds to step S1907 and proceeds to step S1907. The information of the first suspended number included in the suspended command to be read is specified, and the specified information of the first suspended number is set in the first erase counter area. After performing Step S1907, the process proceeds to Step S1909.

  If it is determined in step S1906 that the hold command to be read this time has not been transmitted based on the winning in the first opening 33 (S1906: NO), that is, the hold command is determined to be the second opening If it is determined that the command has been transmitted based on the winning of the No. 34 command, the process advances to step S1908 to specify the information of the second suspended number included in the command to be read this time, and The information of the number of 2 suspensions is set in the second erasing counter area. After executing Step S1908, the process proceeds to Step S1909.

  In step S1909, it is determined whether or not the jackpot hold flag is stored in the sound light RAM 94. If it is determined in step S1909 that the jackpot hold flag is stored (S1909: YES), the hold command handling process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1909 that the jackpot hold flag is not stored (S1909: NO), the process proceeds to step S1910, where the jackpot hold flag is stored in the sound-light RAM 94. After executing Step S1910, the process proceeds to Step S1912.

  If it is determined in step S1905 that the hold command to be read this time is not the hold command corresponding to the jackpot (S1905: NO), the process advances to step S1911 to store the jackpot hold flag in the sound-light side RAM 94. Is determined.

  If it is determined in step S1911 that the jackpot hold flag is not stored in the sound-light-side RAM 94 (S1911: NO), the process proceeds to step S1912. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1911 that the jackpot hold flag is stored in the sound-light side RAM 94 (S1911: YES), the hold command handling process ends.

  As described in the processing from step S1905 to step S1911, in the case of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, if the jackpot hold flag has already been stored (S1909: YES, S1911: YES), the palpitation feeling is recognized. Various settings for executing the notice are not made. Accordingly, in a situation where the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is already stored in the first result display section holding area Ra or the second result display section holding area Rb of the main control device 60, the first starting port 33 or the second Even if new hold information is acquired based on the winning in the second starting port 34, various settings for executing the already-viewed notice are not performed.

  In step S1912, it is determined whether the first sighted notice flag is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 94. If it is determined in step S1912 that the first already-viewed notice flag has been stored (S1912: YES), the suspension command handling processing ends. That is, when the first already-viewed notice flag is stored, the already-viewed notice generation lottery process in step S19 is not executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1912 that the first already-viewed notice flag is not stored (S1912: NO), the process proceeds to step S1913.

  In step S <b> 1913, it is determined whether the sound-light-side RAM 94 stores the second already-viewed notice flag. If it is determined in step S1913 that the second already-viewed notice flag has been stored (S1913: YES), the suspension command handling processing ends. That is, when the second already-viewed notice flag is stored, the already-viewed notice generation lottery process in step S1917 is not executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1913 that the second already-viewed notice flag is not stored (S1913: NO), the process proceeds to step S16.

  That is, in a situation where the already-viewed notice is already set to be executed based on either the hold information related to winning in the first opening 33 or the hold information related to winning in the second opening 34. Does not make a new setting for executing the already-viewed notice even if a new hold command is received.

  In step S1914, it is determined whether or not the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first opening 33. If it is determined in step S1914 that the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first starting port 33 (S1914: YES), the process proceeds to step S1915, and the total hold is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of suspended pieces measured in the number counter area is two or more.

  If it is determined in step S1915 that the total number of holdings is two or more (S1915: YES), the flow advances to step S1917 to execute a lottery process for generating a noticeable notice. The details of the already-viewed notice announcement generation lottery process will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1915 that the total reserved number is not two or more (S1915: NO), the reserved command handling process ends without executing the already-viewed notice generation lottery process in step S1917. .

  In step S1914, when it is determined that the hold command to be read this time is not transmitted based on winning in the first opening 33 (S1914: NO), that is, the hold command is the second opening If it is determined that the number has been transmitted based on the winning in No. 34, the process proceeds to step S1916, and it is determined whether or not the number of holdings measured in the second holding number counter area is two or more. .

  If it is determined in step S1916 that the second reserved number is two or more (S1916: YES), the flow advances to step S1917 to execute the already-viewed notice generation lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1916 that the second reserved number is not two or more, the already-visited notice processing is ended without executing the already-visited notice generation lottery process in step S1917.

  In other words, if the hold command to be read this time is transmitted based on winning in the first opening 33, the notice of the already-viewed notice is provided only when the total hold number is two or more. An occurrence lottery process is executed. On the other hand, if the hold command to be read out this time is transmitted based on the winning in the second starting port 34, the sense of sight is limited only when the second hold number is two or more. A notice generation lottery process is executed. This is because the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the already-viewed notice using two or more game times. In the case where the hold command is transmitted based on the winning in the second start port 34, the reason based on the second hold number is that the second start port 34 is used in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. This is because the hold information acquired by winning the prize is subject to the jackpot lottery with priority over the hold information acquired by winning the first opening 33.

<Looking-up process for occurrence of already-noticed notice>
Next, the already-viewed notice generation lottery process will be described. The already-viewed notice generation lottery process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a sub-routine of the already-viewed notice notice processing (S1917 in FIG. 30).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the already-viewed notice generation lottery process. In step S2001, it is determined whether or not the pending command to be read this time corresponds to a jackpot or a reach. In step S2001, when it is determined that neither the jackpot nor the reach has occurred (S2001: NO), the already-viewed notice announcement generation lottery process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2001 that it corresponds to the occurrence of a jackpot or a reach (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to step S2002, where the random number counter for the already-visited notice is read from the lottery counter area 94c of the sound-light-side RAM 94. The value (numerical information) is read out, and the read-out notice notice generation table stored in the read-out notice notice generation table storage area 93b of the sound light ROM 93 is referred to. It is determined whether or not the random number counter value corresponds to the already-viewed notice occurrence winning.

  In addition, the probability that the already-viewed notice is generated can be arbitrarily set. For example, when the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment receives a hold command corresponding to a jackpot, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to refer to the jackpot already-viewed notice generation table, and The notice generation table is set so that the reservation notice occurrence wins with a probability of 7/10. On the other hand, when the hold command corresponding to the occurrence of the reach is received, it is configured to refer to the already-viewed notice notice generation table for the reach. It is set so that a hold notice is generated with a probability of 1.

  If it is determined in step S2003 that the already-viewed notice random number counter value does not correspond to the already-viewed notice occurrence winning, the present-viewed notice generation lottery process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2003 that the already-viewed notice random number counter value corresponds to the already-viewed notice occurrence winning, it is determined that the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been satisfied (S2003: YES). , And the process proceeds to step S2004.

  In step S2004, a determination process of a notice effect for the already-viewed notice is executed. Specifically, the random number counter value (numerical information) for the announcement effect is read out from the lottery counter area 94c of the sound light side RAM 94, and is stored in the notice effect announcement notice effect table storage area 93c of the sound effect side ROM 93. With reference to the notice effect table for the notice effect, the notice effect for the notice effect for the notice effect corresponding to the random number counter value for the notice effect is determined. In the notice effect table for the noticed notice notice, the contents of the notice effect which can be executed within the shortest display time among the display time stored in the display time table of the main ROM 63, and the random number counter for the notice effect Values are stored in association with each other. Note that, in the present embodiment, the preview effect for the already-visited notice is determined using the random number counter value for the notice effect determined by the lottery and the notice effect table for the already-visited notice. A configuration may be used in which the given predetermined announcement effect is used as an announcement effect for an already-viewed notice. In this case, the predetermined announcement effect is an announcement effect that can be executed within the shortest display duration time among the display duration times stored in the display duration time table of the main ROM 63. In addition, for example, the notice effect for the noticed feeling notice of this time is notice notice effect A, and the notice effect for the noticeable notice notice to be determined when the occurrence condition of the noticeable notice notice is satisfied next time is notice notice effect B. In addition, the order of the announcement effect for the already-viewed announcement to be determined may be set in advance. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 can intentionally and actively determine the type and content of the announcement effect for the already-visited announcement to be executed in each game time by employing various methods.

  After executing step S2004, the process advances to step S2005 to store the determined notice effect type information for the noticed notice notice in the noticed notice notice effect storage area 94d of the sound-light side RAM 94. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2006.

  In step S2006, a process of determining a stopped symbol for the already-viewed notice is executed. More specifically, the stop symbol random number counter value (numerical information) is read from the lottery counter area 94c of the sound-light side RAM 94, and is stored in the stop-symbol table storage area 93d for the noticeable feeling notice in the sound light ROM 93. The stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol random number counter value is determined with reference to the stop symbol table for the noticed feeling notice. Note that a stop symbol for a departure result is determined as the stop symbol for the already-visited notice. After executing step S2006, the process proceeds to step S2007, and the determined type information of the stopped symbol for the already-viewed notice is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 94. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2008.

  In step S2008, it is determined whether or not the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first starting port 33. If it is determined in step S2008 that the hold command to be read this time has been transmitted based on the winning in the first start-up opening 33 (S2008: YES), the process proceeds to step S2009, and the sound light is emitted. The first sighted notice flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the side RAM 94. Then, the process proceeds to step S2010, in which the information stored in the total reserved number counter area of the sound-light side RAM 94 is set in the already-viewed notice counter area of the sound-light side RAM 94. After that, the already-viewed notice notice process ends. As a result, a state in which the already-viewed notice is to be executed is set with the hold information relating to the first start port 33 as an opportunity.

  In step S2008, if it is determined that the hold command to be read this time is not transmitted based on winning in the first starting port 33 (S2008: NO), the process proceeds to step S2011, and the sound light side The second sighted notice flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the RAM 94. Then, the process proceeds to step S2012, in which the information stored in the second reserved number counter area of the sound-light side RAM 94 is set in the already-viewed notice counter area of the sound-light side RAM 94. After that, the already-viewed notice notice process ends. As a result, a state in which the already-viewed notice is to be executed is set with the hold information related to the second start port 34 as an opportunity.

<Direction setting process>
Next, the effect setting processing will be described. The effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the command corresponding process (FIG. 26: S1504).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. As described above, the effect setting process is a process executed when it is determined that the variation command and the type command have been received, and is a process for setting the content of the effect executed in the current game round. . Hereinafter, specific processing of the effect setting processing will be described.

  In step S2101, the fluctuation command received this time is read, the information on the presence / absence of reach and the information on the display continuation time are specified from the command, the type command received this time is read, and the 16R probability change hit is read from the command. The information of the jackpot lottery result, such as the information, the information of the 8R certain jackpot, the information of the 16R normal jackpot, the information of the 8R normal jackpot, or the information of the result of the loss, is specified. Then, in step S2101, from the specified information, information on whether a jackpot has been won, information on the jackpot type if the jackpot has been won, information on whether or not reach has occurred if the jackpot has not been won, and the display duration And stores the obtained information in the register of the MPU 92 on the sound light side. After executing Step S2101, the process proceeds to Step S2102.

  In step S2102, it is determined whether or not the already-viewed notice flag is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 94. If it is determined in step S2102 that the already-viewed notice flag is stored (S2102: YES), that is, if the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2103, and the already-viewed notice is set. The effect setting process corresponding to the notice is executed. In this process, in the current game round in which the already-visited notice is executed, the notice effect for the already-visited notice determined in S2004 of FIG. 31 is executed, and the already-visited notice determined in S2006 of FIG. 31 is executed. Is set to execute the symbol stop effect using the stop symbol for the game. The details of the effect setting process corresponding to the already-viewed notice will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S2102 that the already-viewed notice flag is not stored (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to step S2104 to execute a notice effect generation lottery process. In the announcement effect generation lottery process, it is determined by a lottery whether or not to execute a normal announcement effect in the current game round. The normal announcement effect can occur at any of the game times when the reach display is performed and when the reach display is not performed, but the reach display is performed more than the reach display is not performed Are also set to occur with high probability. Also, in the notice effect generation lottery process, the game times corresponding to the jackpot are more likely to generate a notice effect than the game times corresponding to the missed result, and further, the notice effect with a low appearance rate is likely to occur. A lottery. After executing Step S2104, the process proceeds to Step S2105.

  In step S2105, as a result of the announcement effect generation lottery process in step S2104, it is determined whether or not the announcement effect occurrence has been won. If it is determined in step S2105 that the notice effect has been won (step S2105: YES), the process proceeds to step S2106, and the selected notice effect is set to be executed in the current game round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2107. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2105 that the announcement effect has not been won (step S2105: NO), the process proceeds to step S2107 without executing step S2106.

  In step S2107, a stop symbol setting process is executed. In the stop symbol setting process, when the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is a 16R probability variable jackpot, 8R probability variable jackpot, 16R ordinary jackpot, or 8R ordinary jackpot, the same symbol on the activated line L The information corresponding to the stop result in which the combination is established is set as the information of the current stop symbol. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is a 16R probability variable jackpot or an 8R probability variable jackpot, the same odd symbol combination can be selected as the same symbol combination, and the same odd symbol combination can be selected. A combination of even symbols can be selected. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the selectivity is the same for the combination of the same odd symbols and the combination of the same even symbols, but instead, the former is more selective than the latter. A configuration having a higher rate may be adopted, and a configuration in which the latter has a higher selectivity than the former may be adopted. In addition, the combination of the symbol “7” is selected only in the case of the 16R probability change big hit. If the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is 16R regular jackpot or 8R regular jackpot, the same combination of even symbols is selected as the same symbol combination.

  If the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game is a result of a departure, the presence or absence of the reach is determined from the content of the change command. When it is determined that it corresponds to the occurrence of the reach, the stop result in which the same symbol combination is not established on the activated line L and the stop result in which the reach symbol combination is established on the activated line L The information is determined as the information of the current stop result. On the other hand, when it is determined that it does not correspond to the occurrence of reach, the stop result is that the same symbol combination is not established on the activated line L, and the stop result is that the reach symbol combination is not established on the activated line L. The corresponding information is set as the information of the current stop symbol. After executing Step S2107, the process proceeds to Step S2108.

  In step S2108, a process for determining the fluctuation display pattern of the current game is executed. In the process, information on the display duration of the current game is specified from the content of the command for the variation received this time, information on the display duration, information on the variation display time included in the display duration, Then, a variable display pattern corresponding to the combination of the information on the stop symbols specified in step S2107 is selected. When selecting the variable display pattern, the variable display pattern table stored in the variable display pattern table storage area 93e of the sound light ROM 93 is referred to.

  After executing the effect setting processing corresponding to the already-viewed notice in step S2103, or after setting the variable display pattern in step S2108, the process proceeds to step S2109.

  In step S2109, the type information of the announcement effect, the number of times of execution of the announcement effect, the type information of the stop symbol, and the type information of the variable display pattern set in the current game time are set in the effect command. After that, the process advances to step S2110 to transmit the effect command to the display-side MPU 102. The display side MPU 102 performs a process of displaying the effect contents corresponding to the received effect command on the symbol display device 41. After executing step S2110, the process proceeds to step S2111, and after performing the update process at the start of the fluctuation, the present effect setting process is ended. Details of the update process at the start of the change will be described later.

<Direction setting processing corresponding to the notice of already-viewed feeling>
Next, a description will be given of an effect setting process corresponding to the already-viewed notice. The effect setting processing corresponding to the notice of the already-viewed feeling is executed by the MPU 92 of the audio light emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting processing (FIG. 32: S2103).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process corresponding to the already-viewed notice. As described above, this setting process is a process that is executed when the current game time is one of a plurality of game times for executing the already-viewed notice, and is executed in the current game time. This is a process for setting a notice effect, a symbol stop effect, and a variable display pattern. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the setting processing will be described.

  In step S2201, the type information of the notice effect for the notice notice, which is stored in the notice effect notice storage area 94d in the sound-light side RAM 94, is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2202, and the type information of the stop symbol for the already-viewed notice stored in the sound-light side RAM 94 is grasped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2203, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the already-viewed notice counter area of the sound-light side RAM 94 is “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not the game time executed this time is the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game times related to the hold information satisfying the condition for generating the already-viewed notice are the game times related to the occurrence of the jackpot or the reach. Therefore, in the case of the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice, a relatively long display continuation time is set.

  In step S2203, when it is determined that the value stored in the already-viewed notice counter area is not “1” (S2203: NO), that is, when the game to be executed this time is executed, If it is not the game round related to the held information that has been satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2204, and the notice effect for the already-viewed notice grasped in step S2201 can be executed a plurality of times within the display duration of the game round executed this time. It is determined whether or not.

  In step S2204, if it is determined that the notice effect for the already-viewed notice cannot be executed a plurality of times within the display continuation time (S2204: NO), the process proceeds to step S2205, and the notice effect for the already-viewed notice is set to 1 Set to run multiple times. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2208.

  If it is determined in step S2204 that the notice effect for the already-viewed notice can be executed a plurality of times within the display continuation time (S2204: YES), the process proceeds to step S2206 to execute the notice effect for the already-viewed notice. Set to run multiple times. More specifically, if the notice effect for the noticeable feeling notice can be executed twice within the display continuation time, the notice effect is set to be executed twice, and the noticeable effect is set within the display continuation time. If the notice effect for the notice can be executed three times, the notice effect is set to be executed three times. The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is set so that the notice effect for the notice of already-viewed notice is executed up to three times in one game time. However, the maximum number of notice effects performed in one game time may be set to one or two times, or may be set to four or more times.

  Further, the number of times the noticeable effect for the noticeable notice is executable within the display duration time in the current game time is set to M, and the actual number of times the noticeable effect for the noticeable notice in the current game time is executed is N. When the number of times is M, the relationship between M and N is not limited to M = N. As long as N satisfies the relationship of M ≧ N ≧ 1, its value can be set arbitrarily. For example, in the case where the number of executable notice effects for the already-visited notice within the display duration time in the current game time is five, the actual number of times the notice effect for the already-visited notice is executed is five to It can be set arbitrarily within one time. The value of N can be determined by various methods, such as determination by lottery or determination using table data that associates M and N. In this way, the number of executions of the effect element having the same content can be intentionally and actively determined.

  After executing step S2206, the process proceeds to step S2207, and in the current game round, after performing a notice effect for the already-visited notice, the stop symbol for the already-visited notice grasped in step S2202 is pseudo-stopped. Set to execute the symbol pseudo stop effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2208.

  After executing step S2205 or step S2207, in step S2208, the stop symbol for the already-viewed notice notice grasped in step S2202 is set as the stop symbol in the current game round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2212.

  In step S2203, when it is determined that the value stored in the counter for the sense of notice notice is “1” (S2201: YES), that is, the game executed this time is the condition for the occurrence of the sense of notice notice. If it is the game time related to the hold information that is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2209, and the announcement effect for the already-viewed notice is set to be executed once, and the above-described suggestion effect, battle effect, jackpot or The result effect corresponding to the off result is set to be executed in the current game round. As described above, since the game times related to the hold information satisfying the condition for generating the already-viewed notice are the game times related to the jackpot or the reach, a relatively long display duration is set. When selecting each type of suggestive effect, battle effect, and result effect, within the time obtained by subtracting the time required for the notice effect for the already-visited notice from the display continuation time set in this game time Select an executable combination of effects. After executing Step S2209, the process proceeds to Step S2210.

  In step S2210, in the current game round, after performing the notice effect for the already-visited notice, a symbol pseudo stop effect for pseudo-stopping the stop symbol for the already-visited notice grasped in step S2202 is executed. Set to. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2211.

  In step S2211, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the current jackpot lottery is set. The details of the stop symbol setting processing are the same as the processing in step S2107 in FIG. 32, and thus description thereof will be omitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2212.

  In step S2212, a process for determining a fluctuation display pattern for the current game is executed. In the process, information on the display duration of the current game is specified from the content of the command for the variation received this time, information on the display duration, information on the variation display time included in the display duration, And, the variable display pattern corresponding to the combination of the information of the stop symbol for the already-viewed notice specified in step S2202 is selected. When selecting the variable display pattern, the variable display pattern table stored in the variable display pattern table storage area 93e of the sound light ROM 93 is referred to. After executing step S2212, the setting process ends.

<Update processing at the start of fluctuation>
Next, the updating process at the start of the fluctuation will be described. The updating process at the start of the change is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the effect setting process (FIG. 32: S2111).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the updating process at the start of the change. In the processing from step S2301 to step S2311 described below, the counter values in the various reserved number counter areas are updated along with the start of the game round, and processing relating to the deletion of the jackpot holding flag is executed.

  As described above, the jackpot hold flag includes a jackpot in the hold information held and stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit or the hold area Rb for the second result display unit of the main control device 60. This flag is stored when the corresponding suspension information is included. Further, when the first deletion counter area stores the hold information corresponding to the jackpot, the order in which the hold information is to be started in the game round in the first result display section hold area Ra is Is stored. In addition, when the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is stored in the second deletion counter area, the order in which the hold information is to be started in the game round in the second result display section hold area Rb is Is stored. Therefore, the case where both the value of the first erasing counter area and the value of the second erasing counter area are “0” as the initial values means that the first result display section holding area Ra of the main control device 60 or This means that the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is not included in the hold information held in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit. In this case, the jackpot hold flag is deleted. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the update processing at the start of the fluctuation will be described.

  In step S2301, the information in the total reserved number counter area is updated so that the total reserved number stored in the total reserved number counter area of the sound-side RAM 94 is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2302.

  In step S2302, it is determined whether the variation command received this time is the first variation command. If it is determined in step S2302 that the command is the first variation command (S2302: YES), the flow advances to step S2303 to decrement the hold number stored in the first hold number counter area of the sound-side RAM 94 by one. Thus, the information of the first reserved number counter area is updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2304.

  In step S2304, it is determined whether the value stored in the first erasure counter area of the sound-light-side RAM 94 is 1 or more. If it is determined in step S2304 that the value stored in the first erasure counter area is 1 or more (S2304: YES), the process proceeds to step S2305, where the value stored in the first erasure counter area is determined. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the information in the first erasing counter area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2309.

  If it is determined in step S2304 that the value stored in the first erasure counter area is not equal to or greater than 1 (S2304: NO), the process proceeds to step S2312 without executing steps S2305, 09 to S2311.

  If it is determined in step S2302 that the command is not the first variation command (S2302: NO), that is, if the variation command received this time is the second variation command, the process proceeds to step S2306, and the sound light RAM 94 The information in the second reserved number counter area is updated so that the reserved number stored in the second reserved number counter area is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2307.

  In step S2307, it is determined whether the value stored in the second erasure counter area of the sound-light-side RAM 94 is equal to or greater than “1”. If it is determined in step S2307 that the value stored in the second erasing counter area is 1 or more (S2307: YES), the process proceeds to step S2308, where the value stored in the second erasing counter area is set. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the information in the second erase counter area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2309.

  If it is determined in step S2307 that the value stored in the second erasure counter area is not equal to or greater than 1 (S2307: NO), the process proceeds to step S2312 without executing steps S2308 and 09 to S2311.

  In step S2309, it is determined whether the value stored in the first erasure counter area is “0”. If it is determined in step S2309 that the value stored in the first erasure counter area is “0” (S2309: YES), the process proceeds to step S2310. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2309 that the value stored in the first erasure counter area is not “0” (S2309: NO), the process proceeds to step S2312 without executing steps S2310 and S2311. .

  In step S2310, it is determined whether the value stored in the second erase counter area is “0”. If it is determined in step S2310 that the value stored in the second erasing counter area is “0” (S2310: YES), the flow advances to step S2311 to clear the jackpot holding flag. That is, when the value stored in the first erasure counter area is “0” and the value stored in the second erasure counter area is “0”, the jackpot hold flag is deleted. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2312. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2310 that the value stored in the second erasing counter area is not “0” (S2310: NO), the process proceeds to step S2312 without executing step S2311.

  In the processing from step S2312 to step S2317 to be described next, processing related to erasure of the already-viewed notice flag is executed. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.

  In step S2312, it is determined whether the value stored in the already-viewed notice notice counter area of the sound-light-side RAM 94 is “1” or more. If it is determined in step S2312 that the value stored in the already-viewed notice notice counter area is not equal to or more than “1” (S2312: NO), the update process at the start of the change is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2312 that the value stored in the already-viewed notice counter area is equal to or greater than “1” (S2312: YES), the process proceeds to step S2313.

  In step S2313, the information of the already-visited notice counter area is updated so that the value stored in the already-visited notice counter area of the sound-light side RAM 94 is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2314.

  In step S2314, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the already-viewed notice counter area of the sound-light side RAM 94 is “0”. If it is determined in step S2314 that the value stored in the already-viewed notice counter area is not “0”, the update process at the start of the change is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value stored in the already-viewed notice counter area is “0”, the flow proceeds to step S2315.

  In step S2315, it is determined whether the variation command received this time is the first variation command. If it is determined in step S2315 that the command is the first variation command, the process advances to step S2316 to delete the first-viewed notice flag in the sound-light-side RAM 94. Thereafter, the update process at the start of the fluctuation is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2315 that the received command is not the first variation command, that is, if the currently received variation command is the second variation command, the process proceeds to step S2317, and the second viewing of the sound-light side RAM 94 is performed. Clear the notice flag. Thereafter, the update process at the start of the fluctuation is completed.

<Various processes executed in display control device>
Next, processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

  The processing executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 is mainly a main process that is repeatedly executed after the power is turned on until the power is turned off, and is executed when a command is received from the sound emission control device 90. There are a command interrupt process and a V interrupt process executed when a V interrupt signal transmitted from the VDP 105 is detected. The V interrupt signal is a signal transmitted from the VDP 105 to the MPU 102 every 20 milliseconds when the rendering process of the image for one frame is completed.

  The MPU 102 executes main processing after power-on, and executes command interrupt processing and V interrupt processing in accordance with reception of a command and detection of a V interrupt signal. When the command reception and the detection of the V interrupt signal are performed at the same time, the command interrupt processing is executed with priority. Therefore, the V interrupt process can be executed by quickly reflecting the content of the command received from the sound emission control device 90.

<Main processing>
Next, a main process executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a main process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the main process is a process that is executed when the power is turned on, and is continuously executed until the power is turned off. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the main processing will be described.

  In step S2401, an initial setting process is performed. Specifically, first, a process of initializing the MPU 102 and clearing the storage of the work RAM 104 and the video RAM 107 is performed. Then, the compression-format character information stored in the character ROM 106 is read, the read character information is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the character area of the video RAM 107. Further, in order to display the initial screen, information corresponding to the initial screen is extracted from the character information written in the video RAM 107, and the extracted character information is written in the frame buffer area of the video RAM 107. In addition, other settings required for initialization are performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2402.

  In step S2402, interrupt permission setting is performed. After the interrupt permission setting is executed, in the main processing, an infinite loop processing is executed until the power is turned off. Thus, after the interruption permission is set, the command interruption processing and the V interruption processing described below are executed in accordance with the reception of the command and the detection of the V interruption signal.

  Next, a command interruption process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described. As described above, the command interrupt process is a process executed each time a command is received from the audio light emission control device 90.

<Command interrupt processing>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a command interruption process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. In step S2501, command storage processing is executed. In the command storage processing, the received command data is extracted, and the extracted command data is stored in a command storage area provided in the work RAM 104. Various commands stored in the command storage area by the command storage process are read out by a command determination process of a V interrupt process described later, and a process corresponding to the command is executed.

<V interrupt processing>
Next, the V interrupt processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the V interrupt processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the V interrupt process is a process executed when a V interrupt signal from the VDP 105 is detected. In the V interrupt process, various processes corresponding to the command stored in the command storage area by the command interrupt process are executed, and an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 is specified. Execute the display instructions.

  As described above, the V interrupt signal is a signal that is generated in the VDP 105 every 20 milliseconds when the drawing processing of the image for one frame is completed, and is transmitted to the MPU 102. Therefore, when the MPU 102 executes the V interrupt processing in synchronization with the V interrupt signal, the drawing instruction to the VDP 105 is issued every 20 milliseconds when the drawing processing of the image for one frame is completed. For this reason, the VDP 105 does not receive a drawing instruction of the next image at a stage where the drawing processing or the display processing of the image is not completed, so that the VDP 105 starts drawing a new image in the middle of drawing an image, It is possible to prevent the image accompanying the new drawing instruction from being developed in the frame buffer area in which the image information inside is stored. Hereinafter, the details of the processing of each step of the V interrupt processing will be described.

  In step S2601, command corresponding processing is executed. In the command corresponding process, the contents of the command stored in the command storage area are analyzed by the command interrupt process (FIG. 36), and the process corresponding to the command is executed. Specifically, for example, when an effect command is stored, control of drawing and displaying an image is started so that the effect mode specified by the effect command is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  If the effect operation command has been stored, it is determined whether or not it is during the period during which the effect operation button 24 is pressed. The control of the drawing and display of the image is started so that the effect mode corresponding to the pressing of the button 24 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. On the other hand, when it is determined that the period is not the reception period of the press of the effect operation button 24, the content of the next command is analyzed without executing the process.

  In the command corresponding process (S2601), all commands stored in the command storage area at that time are analyzed, and a process corresponding to all analyzed commands is executed. The reason will be described. This is because the command determination processing is performed at intervals of 20 milliseconds at which the V interrupt processing is executed, and thus there is a high possibility that a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area during the 20 milliseconds. In particular, when the content of the effect is set by the sound emission control device 90 and the effect is started, there is a high possibility that various commands for specifying the content of the effect are simultaneously stored in the command storage area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at once, the mode of the effect such as the notice effect or the stop symbol set by the sound emission control device 90 is quickly grasped, and the effect image according to the mode is displayed on the symbol. The drawing of an image can be controlled so as to be displayed on the device 41.

  In step S2602, a display setting process is performed. In the display setting process, the content of the image of one frame to be displayed next on the symbol display device 41 is specified based on the type of the screen to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 set by the command corresponding process (S2601) or the like. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2603.

  In step S2603, task processing is executed. In the task process, based on the content of the image for the next one frame to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 specified by the display setting process (S2602), the type of the character (sprite, display object) constituting the image is determined. At the same time, various parameters required for drawing, such as a display coordinate position, an enlargement ratio, and a rotation angle, are determined for each character (sprite). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2604.

  In step S2604, a drawing process is executed. In the drawing process, the types of various characters constituting one frame and parameters necessary for drawing each character, which are determined by the task process (S2603), are transmitted to the VDP 105. The VDP 105 executes the image drawing process based on the information, and displays the image drawn based on the information received at the time of the immediately preceding V interrupt process on the symbol display device 41 together with the drive signal. The image data is transmitted to the symbol display device 41. After that, the process advances to step S2605 to execute other processing, and then ends the V interrupt processing.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times for the player. It can give a sense of sight (dejab). The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, if the player experiences a jackpot after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, the effect element is executed in expectation of the effect element of the same content being executed a plurality of times. Whenever it is done, he will pay attention to the production elements with a high sense of expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the condition for generating the sighted notice is satisfied and the sighted notice is to be executed, the type and content of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times are intended. Can be set manually. Also, the number of executions of the effect element having the same content can be set intentionally. Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the occurrence probability (occurrence frequency) of the already-viewed notice can be arbitrarily set when a jackpot is won or when a reach occurs.

  Note that the pachinko machine 10 may control the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may increase the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times as time elapses. Hereinafter, specific examples will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 38 is a time chart showing an example in which the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times is increased over time. In the example shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 executes the effect element A in the first game time P01, and also executes the effect element A in the next game time P02. The number of elements is one. The pachinko machine 10 further executes an effect element B in addition to the effect element A in the game time P02, and executes the effect element A and the effect element B in the next game time P03. The number of effect elements of the content is two. That is, the pachinko machine 10 increases the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times with the passage of time. In this way, the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases with time, so that the player's expectation can be increased with time.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 38, control for increasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times has been described. However, control for decreasing the number of effect elements may be performed. The pachinko machine 10 increases / decreases the expectation of the player by increasing / decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, and gives an inflection to the expectation. You can make a change.

B. Second embodiment:
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The difference between the present embodiment and the above-described first embodiment is the processing content related to the already-viewed notice. In the following description, the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 39 is a time chart showing an example of the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. FIGS. 39A and 39B show Example 1 and Example 2, which are two examples of the already-viewed notice in the present embodiment.

  In Example 1, a game ball wins in the first starting port 33 at a timing when the total number of held pieces CRN is two, and the total number of held pieces CRN becomes three. It shows the case where it is satisfied. That is, the game time P03 shown as the third game time is the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice.

  The pachinko machine 10, when the hold information related to the game time P03 satisfies the condition for generating the noticed notice advance, the game time before the game time P03 related to the hold information satisfying the condition for generating the viewable notice advance The contents of the game effect A executed in P01 are stored. That is, the pachinko machine 10 stores the contents of the game effect A to be executed in the subsequently executed game P01 after judging that the hold information of the game P03 satisfies the occurrence of the already-viewed notice. Then, a game time P02 which is a game time after the game time P01 in which the content of the game effect A is stored, and which is a game time before the game time P03 related to the hold information which satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice. In the game time P03, the content of the game effect A stored in the game time P01 is reproduced.

  In the first embodiment, the “effect element” having the same content is executed a plurality of times as the already-notified notice, but in the present embodiment, the effect element is composed of a combination of the effect elements executed in the game time P01. It is executed a plurality of times with “game effects” as one unit. That is, for a certain period in each of the game times P02 and P03, the game effect exactly the same as the game time P01 is reproduced as it is. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately give the player a sense of being viewed.

  Further, in the game time P03, after performing the game effect A, a suggestion effect, a battle effect, and a result effect (a victory effect in this example) are executed as in the first embodiment. Then, after the big hit symbol is stopped in the game time P03, a big hit effect is executed.

  Specific processing will be described. When it is determined that the hold information related to the game time P03 satisfies the condition for generating the notice of the already-viewed notice, the sound emission control device 90 of the pachinko machine 10 executes the game effect A for the game effect A of the game time P01 to be executed thereafter. Various setting data for performing the setting are stored. The various setting data includes setting data for operating hardware such as various lamps 47 that actually execute the effect, and data for command setting transmitted to the display control device 100.

  After the game time P01 ends, the sound emission control device 90 sets the hardware (various types) that actually executes the game effect based on the stored various setting data for executing the game effect A when starting the game time P02. The lamp 47 and the speaker 46 are controlled. Immediately before the start of the game P02, the game effect B to be executed is determined based on the hold information related to the game P02. However, the sound emission control device 90 sets the game effect B to be hard at the start of the game P02. The game effect A is preferentially executed without being executed in a manner that appears in the behavior of the wear. The processing based on the setting data of the game effect B is executed as internal processing within a range that does not appear in the behavior of the hardware (the various lamps 47, the speakers 46, and the like) for executing the game effect.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (A), when the display duration time of the game time P02 is longer than the time for executing the game effect A, the sound emission control device 90 sets the game time in the game time P02. At the same time as the end of the execution of the effect A, the processing based on the setting data of the game effect B, which has been executed as an internal process within a range not appearing as a hardware behavior, is switched to a process appearing as a hardware behavior. That is, in the game time P02, the player recognizes that the game effect B has been executed halfway after the game effect A has been executed. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment. In this manner, the pachinko machine 10 executes the already-viewed notice shown in Example 1.

  Next, Example 2 of the already-viewed notice in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In Example 2, similarly to Example 1, at the timing when the total number of held pieces CRN is 2, a game ball wins at the first starting port 33, and the total number of held pieces CRN becomes 3, and the hold information related to the winning is regarded as already viewed. This shows a case where the conditions for generating a feeling notice are satisfied. That is, the game time P13 indicated as the third game time is the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice.

  In Example 2, the sound emission control device 90 stores the contents of the game effect C1, which is a game effect of a part of the game effect C0 executed in the game time P11. Then, the game time P12 is a game time after the game time P11 in which the content of the game effect C1 is stored, and is a game time P12 which is a game time before the game time P13 related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for occurrence of the already-viewed notice. In the game times P13, the contents of the stored game effects C1 are reproduced. Specifically, since the display continuation time of the game time P12 is shorter than the time required for the execution of the game effect C1, the sound emission control device 90 sets the game time of the stored game effect C1 in a part of the stored game effect C1 in the game time P12. The game effect C1a, which is an effect, is reproduced. On the other hand, since the display continuation time of the game time P13 is longer than the time required to execute the game effect C1, the sound emission control device 90 reproduces the entire contents of the stored game effect C1 in the game time P13. In the game time P13, after performing the game effect C1, a suggestion effect, a battle effect, and a result effect (a victory effect in this example) are executed. Then, after the big hit symbol is stopped in the game time P03, a big hit effect is executed.

  As a specific process, when it is determined that the hold information related to the game time P13 satisfies the condition for generating the already-notified notice, the sound emission control device 90 executes the game executed after the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied. Various setting data for executing the game effect C1, which is a game effect of a part of the game effect C in the time P11, is stored. The various setting data includes setting data for operating hardware such as various lamps 47 that actually execute the effect, and data for command setting transmitted to the display control device 100. In the present embodiment, when the length (time) of the game effect to be stored is set in advance, the display duration of the game effect C0 is longer than the set length. The game effect C1, which is the game effect of the period, is stored.

  Furthermore, since the display continuation time of the game time P12 is shorter than the time required for executing the stored game effect C1, the sound emission control device 90 has a part of the stored game effect C1 in the game time P12. The game effect C1a is reproduced. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment. In this way, the pachinko machine 10 gives the already-noticed notice shown in Example 2.

  In the above description, the sound emission control device 90 stores the setting data transmitted to the display control device 100 to reproduce the game effect executed in the game time P01 in the game times after the game time P01. However, the display control device 100 stores the moving image data reproduced by the symbol display device 41 in the game time P01 in the buffer as it is, and in the game times subsequent to the game time P01, the stored moving image data is displayed again. The device 100 may transmit to the symbol display device 41 to reproduce.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the content of the executed game effect is stored and reproduced, so that at least a part of the time, the game effect of the completely same content is played. Will experience it. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately give the player a sense of being viewed.

  Also, as in the first embodiment, the player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling may not have a special meaning for the already-viewed feeling, for example, there is a possibility that a privilege may be given. Have a sense of expectation. When the player experiences that the privilege is given after the game effect of the same content is executed a plurality of times, the game effect is executed in expectation that the game effect of the same content is executed a plurality of times. Every time, he comes to pay attention to game production with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the game effect having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and to appropriately increase the player's attention to the game effect that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  As shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 uses the same suggestion effect that suggests to the player that the game effect of the same content has been reproduced. It is executed after the game effect of the content of has been reproduced. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the game effect of the same content has been reproduced, and to convince the player that the reproduction of the game effect of the same content has a special meaning. be able to.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment may not select an operation accepting effect including a content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation of the effecting operation button 24 as a game effect target to be stored and reproduced. When the operation acceptance effect is reproduced as a game effect, the operation accepting effect may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight. Since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment does not select the operation accepting effect as the game effect to be stored and reproduced, it is possible to suppress execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. It is possible to surely give the player a sense of sight.

C. Third embodiment:
Next, a third embodiment will be described. The difference between the present embodiment and the above-described first embodiment is the processing content related to the already-viewed notice. In the following description, the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 40 is a time chart showing an example of the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. FIGS. 40A and 40B show examples 1 and 2 which are two examples of the already-visited notice in the present embodiment. In Example 1, at the timing when the total reserved number CRN is 3, a game ball wins in the first starting port 33, the total reserved number CRN becomes 4, and the reserved information related to the winning is the condition for generating the noticeable notice. It shows the case where it is satisfied. That is, the game time P04 indicated as the fourth game time is the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice.

  In the case of the pachinko machine 10 in the example 1, when the hold information related to the game time P04 satisfies the condition for generating the noticeable notice, the continuation before the game time P04 related to the hold information satisfying the condition for generating the noticeable notice is performed. The total time of the shortest display continuation times that can be determined as the display continuation times T1, T2, T3, and T4 of the game times P01, the game times P02, the game times P03, and the game times P04, which are the plurality of game times, is calculated. The display duration of each of the game times P01 to P04 actually determined is Tre (Tre = T1 + T2 + T3 + T4), and the shortest display duration of the game times P01 to P04 can be determined as the display duration of each of the game times P01 to P04. Assuming that the total time is Tsum, the relationship of Tsum ≦ Tre holds.

  Then, the pachinko machine 10 displays an effect element having the same content that can be executed a plurality of times in the calculated total time Tsum until the game time P04 relating to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been completed. Execute multiple times. In the example 1 shown in FIG. 40, the pachinko machine 10 is an effect element having the same content that can be executed a plurality of times within a time Tsum that is equal to or shorter than the time Tre that is the display continuation time of each of the game times P01 to P04 actually determined. A, effect element B, and effect element C are executed. In the game time P04, after performing the game effect A, a suggestion effect, a battle effect, and a result effect (a victory effect in this example) are executed.

  The pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 executes the effect element A four times, the effect element B three times, and the effect element C twice within the time Tsum. More specifically, production elements to be executed a plurality of times, such as first production element A only, then production element A and production element B, and then production element A, production element B and production element C, The number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times is increased over time.

  As shown in the figure, the effect element A executed in the second, third, and fourth times of the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 is executed across game times. That is, the timing at which the variable display of the symbol is stopped is different from the timing at which one effect element A ends. This will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the display surface 41a when the already-viewed notice is being executed by the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, when the already-viewed notice is executed, the display surface 41a is divided into a display area 41aS and a display area 41aL. Then, in the display area 41aS, a symbol variation display and a stop display are executed. The fluctuation display and the stop display of the symbols in the display area 41aS are executed in the same cycle as the display duration of each of the game times P01 to P04.

  On the other hand, in the display area 41aL, a display corresponding to the effect element A, the effect element B, and the effect element C is displayed. As the effect element A, for example, an effect element based on video using the entire display area 41aL is displayed. More specifically, a moving image is displayed as a background image in the display area 41aL, or a moving image including a combination of a background image and an object image displayed in front of the background image is displayed. As the effect element B and the effect element C, for example, a cut-in notice effect for displaying a predetermined image in front of the background image, an object notice effect for displaying a predetermined object image in front of the background image, and a normal background image A background change announcement effect to change to a different mode from the time, an accessory announcement effect to execute a predetermined operation on a predetermined accessory, a lamp emission effect to emit various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol row in a predetermined scroll pattern A fluctuation effect of a symbol sequence to be varied, a reach effect of varying the remaining one symbol line in a state where two identical symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and the like. In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect performed after the end of the game round P04 in the pachinko machine 10 is executed by displaying a moving image using the entire display surface 41a.

  As described with reference to FIG. 41, for example, the display surface 41a is divided into a display area 41aS and a display area 41aL, and a change display and a stop display of a symbol in the display area 41aS, and a rendering element in the display area 41aL. By performing the display at different cycles, the cycle of the symbol change display and the stop display (that is, the cycle synchronized with the actual display duration), and the effect element A, the effect element B, and the effect element C are executed. It is possible to make the period different from the period.

  Next, Example 2 of the already-viewed notice in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In Example 2, similarly to Example 1, at the timing when the total reserved number CRN is 3, the game ball wins in the first starting port 33, the total reserved number CRN becomes 4, and the reserved information related to the winning is regarded as already viewed. This shows a case where the conditions for generating a feeling notice are satisfied. That is, the game time P14 indicated as the fourth game time is the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice.

  In Example 2, the time required for the effect element A to be executed a plurality of times is longer than the display continuation time of the game time P11. That is, the pachinko machine 10 executes one effect element A across game times. The pachinko machine 10 of Example 2 executes the effect element A as an effect element that can be executed three times in the shortest total display time Tsum of the display durations that can be determined as the display durations of the four game times P11 to P14. . As shown in Example 2, the number of game times required to execute the same effect element a plurality of times (in Example 2, four game times) and the number of executions of the same effect element (Example 2) Then, the effect element A may be different from (three times). The type of effect element to be executed a plurality of times as the same content and the number of times of execution may be determined according to the value of the calculated total time Tsum. In this case, the type of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times as the same content and the number of times of execution may be determined using the table data in which the total time Tsum is associated with the type of the effect element and the number of executions.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the same content that can be executed a plurality of times in the shortest display duration time total time (Tsum) that can be determined as the display duration time of each game time. Is performed, so that one of the effect elements to be executed a plurality of times can be completed within the display duration (T1, T2, T3, T4) which is the time actually required for one game time. Not restricted. In other words, the effect element having the same content can be executed a plurality of times over a plurality of continuous game times before the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice. As shown in Example 2, it is also possible to execute one stage of the effect element A to be executed a plurality of times across game times. Therefore, it is possible to select an effect element to be executed a plurality of times without considering the relationship between the execution time of one effect element and the display duration time of one game time.

  Further, since the effect element having the same content that can be executed a plurality of times is executed a plurality of times in the total time (Tsum) of the shortest display duration that can be determined, it is necessary to execute the effect element having the same content a plurality of times. The required time is equal to or less than the total display time (Tr) of the actual game times. Therefore, when the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times over a plurality of consecutive game times before the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice, the time becomes insufficient. By avoiding, it is possible to reliably execute the effect element having the same content a plurality of times.

  Further, as in the first embodiment, the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times (at least twice), so that the player has already seen that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. A feeling (dejab) can be given. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. If the player experiences that the benefit is given after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the production element is executed in the expectation that the production content of the same content will be executed multiple times. Every time, I come to pay attention to production elements with high expectations. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  As shown in FIGS. 40 (A) and (B), in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 provides the same suggested effect that suggests to the player that the effect element having the same content has been reproduced. Is executed after the effect element of the content is executed a plurality of times. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and that the execution of the effect element having the same content a plurality of times has a special meaning. Can be convinced.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment may not select the operation acceptance effect element including the content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation of the effect operation button 24 as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times. When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight. Since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment does not select the operation acceptance effect element as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to prevent the effect element having different contents from being executed depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. It is possible to surely give the player a sense of sight.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a combination of a display of a moving image as a background image of the display area 41aL, and a combination of a background image and an object image displayed in front of the background image as effect elements to be executed a plurality of times with the same content. Display of moving images, cut-in notice effect, notice effect by displaying an object image such as a predetermined character in front of the background image, background change notice effect that changes the background image to a mode different from normal, reach effect, The player has already seen the player using various effect elements, such as an effect by a physically operating accessory provided on the front door frame 14 or the game board 30, an effect by lighting or blinking by various lamps 47, and the like. Can give a feeling. Therefore, the player's attention as to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times can be directed to various effect elements.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment controls the number of effect elements having the same contents to be executed a plurality of times. In Example 1 of the present embodiment, first, the effect element A is executed, the number of effect elements having the same content is one, and then the number of effect elements having the same content is executed by executing the game effect B to two. Then, the effect element C is executed, and the number of effect elements having the same content becomes three. In the present embodiment, control is performed to increase the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, but control may be performed to decrease the number. The pachinko machine 10 increases / decreases the expectation of the player by increasing / decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, and gives an inflection to the expectation. You can make a change.

  Also, in Example 1 of the present embodiment, at first, only the effect element A, then the effect element A and the effect element B, and then, the effect element A, the effect element B, and the effect element C are viewed. The same content to be executed a plurality of times during a period from when it is determined that the condition for generating the feeling notice is satisfied to when the game time (game time P04) related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the sensed notice is completed is ended. The number of presentation elements is increased over time. Therefore, the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases as time elapses, so that the player's sense of expectation can be increased as time elapses.

D. Fourth embodiment:
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. The difference between the present embodiment and the above-described first embodiment is the processing content related to the already-viewed notice. In the following description, the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted. Hereinafter, specific processing in the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a time chart showing an example of the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. In the first embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice based on the hold information is performed is made before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, the determination as to whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice based on the hold information is satisfied is made when the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery. That is, it is determined whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice based on the hold information is satisfied, and a jackpot lottery based on the hold information is performed immediately before the start of the game round P01 according to the hold information.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as an embodiment of the already-viewed notice, a plurality of executions of the effect element having the same content are performed over a plurality of game times. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, as a mode of the already-viewed notice, the effect element A, the effect element B, and the effect element C that can be executed a plurality of times during the display duration of the game time are displayed. The game is executed a plurality of times in one game time P01 according to the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for generating the already-viewed notice. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 executes the effect element A four times, the effect element B three times, and the effect element C twice in the game time P01. More specifically, production elements to be executed a plurality of times, such as first production element A only, then production element A and production element B, and then production element A, production element B and production element C, The number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times is increased over time.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the suggestion effect that suggests to the player that the effect element having the same content has been executed multiple times, the effect element A multiple times. Run later. Further, the pachinko machine 10 executes a battle effect and a result effect (victory effect) after executing the suggestion effect. Then, after the end of the game time P01, a big hit effect is executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in at least one game time, the effect element that can be executed a plurality of times with the same content in the display duration time of the game time is repeated a plurality of times. Since the execution is performed, the player can be provided with the sense of being viewed in one game round. Further, similarly to the first embodiment, since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, the player feels that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (dejab). Can be given. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 executes the suggestion effect that suggests to the player that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times after executing the effect element having the same content a plurality of times. I do. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and that the execution of the effect element having the same content a plurality of times has a special meaning. Can be convinced.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment may not select the operation acceptance effect element including the content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation of the effect operation button 24 as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times. When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight. Since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment does not select the operation acceptance effect element as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to prevent the effect element having different contents from being executed depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. It is possible to surely give the player a sense of sight.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment controls the number of effect elements having the same contents to be executed a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the effect element A is first executed, the number of effect elements having the same content is one, and then the game effect B is executed, the number of effect elements having the same content becomes two. And the number of effect elements having the same content becomes three. In the present embodiment, control is performed to increase the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, but control may be performed to decrease the number. The pachinko machine 10 increases / decreases the expectation of the player by increasing / decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, and gives an inflection to the expectation. You can make a change.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the same effect to be executed a plurality of times, such as only the effect element A at first, then the effect element A and the effect element B, and then the effect element A, the effect element B and the effect element C, etc. The number of presentation elements of the content is increased over time. Therefore, the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases as time elapses, so that the player's sense of expectation can be increased as time elapses.

E. FIG. Fifth embodiment:
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. The difference between the present embodiment and the above-described first embodiment is the processing content related to the already-viewed notice. In the following description, the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the control of the display continuation time of each game time based on the determination of whether or not to execute the already-viewed notice is not performed. In the present embodiment, in the case of executing the already-viewed notice, at least two game times out of the game times before the game times related to the hold information satisfying the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice, Control is performed so as to secure a display duration of a predetermined length. Then, in each game time in which the display duration of the predetermined length is secured, the effect element having the same content that can be executed within the display duration of the secured predetermined length is executed. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of processing executed in the main control device 60 and the sound emission control device 90 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the main control device 60 executes the processing that the voice light emission control device 90 has executed as the hold command corresponding process in the first embodiment. That is, the main controller 60 executes the already-viewed notice generation lottery process. If the player has won the lottery for generating the noticeable feeling notice, for example, to execute the noticeable notice notice using three game times, the display continuation time of the three game notices may be changed. Reserve a predetermined length for the execution of the notice. Specifically, in the main control device 60, when determining the display continuation time of each of the three game times for executing the already-viewed notice, the value of the variation type counter CS relating to each of the three game times, In the collation with the display duration table stored in the display duration table storage area 63d of the ROM 63, as the display duration table to be used for the comparison, the execution of the already-viewed notice is previously stored in the display duration table storage area 63d. Use the display duration table for

  The main control device 60 controls and determines the display duration of the three game times to the length for executing the already-notified notice, and then emits a sound using the determined information on the display duration of each game as a command. It is transmitted to the control device 90. The sound light emission control device 90 determines an effect element having the same content that can be executed within the display duration time of each game time whose length has been ensured by the main control device 60 for execution of the already-viewed notice. In this way, the length of the display duration of the game times can be controlled for the execution of the already-viewed notice.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a predetermined length of display continuation time is ensured for the execution of the already-viewed notice, and a predetermined length of display continuation time is ensured. Since the same production element that can be executed in each game time is executed, it is possible to avoid running out of time required for executing the same production element in each game time, and to ensure that the same content is used in each game time. Can be performed.

  Further, as the effect element used for the already-viewed notice, a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of the background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of the background image, and a background image. Background change notice effect to change to a mode different from the normal state, character notice effect to perform a predetermined action on a predetermined character, lamp light emission effect to emit various lamps in a predetermined pattern, symbol array in a predetermined scroll pattern , A reach effect in which the same one symbol is stopped on at least one activated line and a remaining symbol line is changed, and a symbol stop in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped Direction and the like can be adopted. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of perception using various effect elements, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the same content is executed a plurality of times for various effect elements. .

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests to the player that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times as the already-notified notice is executed after the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. I do. It is possible to make the player aware that the same content effect element has been executed a plurality of times, and to inform the player that the execution of the same content effect element a plurality of times has a special meaning. Can be convinced.

  Further, similarly to the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 may control the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times. By increasing / decreasing the number of effect elements with the same content to be executed multiple times, it is possible to increase / decrease the player's expectation or to give a change to the player's expectation, such as giving inflection to the expectation. it can.

  Furthermore, during the period from when it is determined that the condition for generating the already-visited notice is satisfied to the time when the game related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-visible notice is finished, the same content effect to be executed a plurality of times. The number of elements may be increased over time. Since the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases with time, the player's expectation can be increased with time.

  In the present embodiment, first, the display continuation time of each game time for executing the already-visited notice is determined, and then, the effect element to be executed as the already-visited notice based on the determined display duration is set. Although determined to be determined, other processing modes can be adopted without being limited to such a processing mode.

  For example, the effect element to be executed as the already-notified notice may be determined first, and then the display duration of a length that can execute the effect element to be executed as the already-notified notice may be secured in each game. . As a specific process, for example, when the main control device 60 determines the execution of the already-visited announcement by performing the already-visited announcement generation lottery process, the effect of the same content to be executed first as the already-visited announcement is given first. Determine the element. After that, the main control device 60 secures a display continuation time that is long enough to execute the effect element having the same content as the notice of the already-viewed feeling in each game time. Then, the main control device 60 transmits, to the audio light emission control device 90, as a command, the display duration time of each game in which the already-visited notice is executed and the content of the effect element to be executed as the already-visited notice.

  By adopting such a processing mode, it is possible to secure a display duration time of a length that enables the effect element having the same content to be executed in each game, so that the time required to execute the same effect element Can be avoided in each game time, and the effect element having the same content can be reliably executed in each game time.

F. Sixth embodiment:
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of acquiring time information, and the processing content related to the already-viewed notice. In the following description, the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of acquiring time information and a function of executing a time-linked effect element that is an effect element that is continuously executed over time based on the acquired time information. . In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 includes an RTC module (RTC: Real Time Clock) and acquires time information from the RTC module. The acquisition of the time information is not limited to the acquisition from the RTC module. For example, another method that is technically possible for the acquisition of the time information, such as the acquisition from outside the pachinko machine 10, may be adopted.

  In the present description, among the effect elements executed by the pachinko machine 10, an effect element that is continuously executed with the passage of time based on the time information is referred to as a “time-linked effect element”, and is based on the time information. An effect element that is executed without being executed is referred to as a “non-time-linked effect element”.

  FIG. 44 is a time chart illustrating an example of the already-viewed notice executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. FIG. 44 also shows, as a comparison object, a time-linked effect element that is installed in the same game hall as the pachinko machine 10 and that is executed by another pachinko machine of the same model as the pachinko machine 10.

  As illustrated, the pachinko machine 10 and the other pachinko machines start executing the time-linked effect element at time T0. Then, the pachinko machine 10 and the other pachinko machines continuously execute the time-linked effect element over time. In the present description, another pachinko machine executes a series of time-linked effect elements that are set in advance. For convenience of explanation, in order to indicate the time position of a series of time-linked production elements, a series of time-linked production elements executed by other pachinko machines include a time position as an index indicating the time position of the time-linked production element. TP1 to TP20 are illustrated. Each time position shown in the drawing is described in a form in which the symbol “TP” is omitted.

  As illustrated, in the pachinko machine 10, at the timing when the total reserved number CRN is 3, the game ball wins in the first starting port 33, the total reserved number CRN becomes 4, and the pending information related to the winning is regarded as the already viewed. This shows a case in which the conditions for generating a feeling notice are satisfied and the notice of feeling is executed. That is, the game time P04 indicated as the fourth game time is the game time related to the hold information that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice.

  The pachinko machine 10 stores, as a specific time position, the time position TP of the time-linked effect element that is executed at the timing when the game turn P01 is started after it is determined that the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice has been satisfied. . In the example shown in FIG. 44, the pachinko machine 10 stores the time position TP3 of the time-linked effect element as a specific time position. Then, the pachinko machine 10 is a game cycle whose execution is started after it is determined that the condition for generating the already-visited notice is satisfied, and before the game time P04 according to the hold information that is determined to satisfy the condition for generating the already-ready notice. When the timing of starting each of the game times of the game times P01, P02, P03, and P04, which is the game time of the game time, the time-linked effect element is stored at a specific time position stored earlier. Execution is performed with the target position TP3 as a start position.

  Further, as shown in the figure, when the pachinko machine 10 determines that the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been satisfied, and executes the non-time-linked effect element together with the time-linked effect element, The effect element and the non-time-linked effect element are executed a plurality of times. Then, the pachinko machine 10 executes the effect element (time-linked effect element and non-time-linked effect element) a plurality of times, and then executes a suggestive effect indicating to the player that the same effect element has been executed a plurality of times. I do. After executing the suggestion effect, a battle effect and a result effect (victory effect) are executed.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 can control the number of non-time-linked effect elements to be executed a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the non-time-linked effect element to be executed a plurality of times, only the non-time-linked effect element A in the game time P01, the non-time-linked effect element A and the non-time-linked effect element B, the game time P03 in the game time P02. In the non-time-linked effect element A, the non-time-linked effect element B and the non-time-linked effect element C, the non-time-linked effect element A, the non-time-linked effect element B, and the non-time-linked effect element C in the game time P04, The number of non-time-linked effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times is increased with time.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time-linked effect element that is executed in at least a part of the time period is executed a plurality of times, so that an effect with a new interest is provided to the player. Can be provided. In addition, since the time-linked effect element executed in at least a part of the period is executed a plurality of times, the player feels that the time-linked effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (dejab). Can be given. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given.

  Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is given after the time-linked effect element is executed a plurality of times, the time-linked effect element is executed in expectation that the time-effect element is executed a plurality of times. At any time, he will always pay attention to the time-linked production elements with high expectations. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the time-linked effect element is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention of the player to the time-linked effect element that is executed based on the time information, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the case where a plurality of pachinko machines having the same features as the pachinko machines 10 are installed in the game hall, as in the other pachinko machines shown in FIG. In the machine 10 and the pachinko machine that does not satisfy the condition for occurrence of the already-viewed notice, even if the same time-linked effect is started from the same time T0, a time difference ( Shift). As a result, in addition to the player of the pachinko machine 10, the players of the surrounding pachinko machines also recognize that the notice of the already-viewed state has occurred in the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, superiority can be given to a player who is playing a game with the pachinko machine 10 that satisfies the condition for generating the already-viewed notice.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 executes the time-linked effect element starting from the time position TP3, which is a specific time position, in each of the game times P01 to P04, so that the pachinko machine 10 In addition, it is possible to cause a strong sense of visual recognition to be recognized in a portion after the time position TP3 which is a specific time position of the time-linked effect element. Further, the pachinko machine 10 synchronizes the start timing of the time-linked effect element to be executed a plurality of times with the start timing of each of the game times (game time P01 to game time P04), thereby playing a stronger sense of sight. Can be given to others.

  In addition, assuming that the start position of the time-linked effect element that starts at the timing of the start of each game round is set in advance as the process of the already-read feeling notice, if any of the time-linked effect elements is once determined, There is a possibility that the already-viewed notice using the time-linked effect element is executed from the temporal position that has not been executed. For example, when the timing of starting each of the game times P01 to P04 is set as the trigger, the time-linked effect element is set to be executed from a specific time position “TP10” every time. The time-linked effect element that has been executed as a continuous series of flows (temporal positions TP1 to TP2) until the first game time P01 of the game times P04 is started is changed to the start of the first game time P01. And the time-linked effect element is started and executed from a specific temporal position TP10 that has not been executed at all. Further, the processing is not executed at the time positions TP3 to TP9.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is executed at the timing when the game time P01 started after executing the process of determining that the game time P04 has satisfied the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been started. The temporal position TP3 of the time-linked effect element is stored as a specific temporal position, and the stored specific temporal position TP3 is stored in the second and subsequent times (game time P02 to game time P04) of multiple executions. Since the start position of the time-linked effect element is set, the second or later time-linked effect element that is executed a plurality of times from once executed as a continuous series of time-linked effect elements (temporal positions TP1 to TP5). Can be set to the temporal position TP3 as the start position of. Therefore, the time-linked effect element that has been executed as a continuous series of flows (temporal positions TP1 to TP2) until the first game time 01 of the game times P01 to P04 is started is changed to the first time. It is possible to avoid a sudden interruption at the timing of the start of the game round P01, and to prevent a time-linked effect element from being started and executed from a specific temporal position TP10 that has never been executed. In addition, all parts (time positions TP1 to TP20) of the time-linked effect element are executed, thereby enabling the player to experience all parts of the time-linked effect element.

  Furthermore, since the pachinko machine 10 also executes the non-time-linked effect element a plurality of times in addition to the time-linked effect element, it is possible to give the player a stronger sense of sight. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment can control the number of non-time-linked effect elements to be executed a plurality of times. Therefore, by increasing or decreasing the number of non-time-linked production elements to be executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the player is increased or decreased, or the expectation of the player is changed, for example, by giving an inflection to the expectation. Can be. In the pachinko machine 10, since the number of non-time-linked effect elements increases with the passage of time, the player's sense of expectation can be increased with the passage of time.

  The pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment may not select the operation accepting effect element including the content suggesting that the player has accepted the input operation of the effect operation button 24 as the non-time-linked effect element to be executed a plurality of times. When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight. Since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment does not select the operation acceptance effect element as the non-time-linked effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to prevent the effect element having different contents from being executed depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. can do. Further, since the pachinko machine 10 executes the suggestion effect, the player can be made to recognize that the effect elements (time-linked effect elements, non-time-linked effect elements) having the same contents have been executed a plurality of times. In addition, the player can be convinced that the execution of the effect element having the same content a plurality of times has a special meaning.

G. FIG. Seventh embodiment:
The pachinko machine 10 of the first to sixth embodiments has a configuration in which the operation acceptance effect element is not selected as the effect element for the already-notified notice, but the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has the already-notified notice. In some cases, a button effect, which is one of the operation acceptance effect elements, may be selected as an effect element for use. In the following, a description will be given of a case where the condition for occurrence of the already-viewed notice is satisfied, the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, and executes the button effect a plurality of times.

<Example 1 of notice of feeling already using button production>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a flow in a case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XA as an effect element for the already-viewed notice and executes the button effect XA twice. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the contents of the effect modes XA1 and XA2 and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XA.

  When starting the execution of the first button effect XA, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XA1 including the content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player (S2701). In the example shown in FIG. 46, the effect mode XA1 is an effect mode in which an image of a treasure box is displayed, and a character and an image for urging the user to press the effect operation button 24 are displayed. However, presentation mode XA1 may be another mode.

  After the performance mode XA1 is executed, if the performance operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined period of time (S2702: YES), the production mode XA1 and the performance mode XA1 are triggered by the press of the performance operation button 24. Executes a different effect mode XA2 (S2703). In the example shown in FIG. 46, the effect mode XA2 is an effect mode in which a female character appears in a treasure chest. However, effect mode XA2 may be another mode. On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S2702: NO), the effect mode XA2 is not executed while the effect mode XA1 is executed.

  When the execution of the second button effect XA is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XA1 as in the case of the first button effect XA (S2704 or S2707). Then, when the effect mode XA2 was executed when the first button effect XA was executed, after the effect mode XA1 was executed (S2704), there were and no cases where the effect operation button 24 was pressed. In any case (S2705), the effect XA2 is executed (S2706). Specifically, if the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S2705: YES), the effect mode XA2 is executed with the effect of the effect operation button 24 being pressed ( S2706). On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S2705: NO), the effect mode XA2 is executed upon the lapse of the predetermined time (S2706).

  On the other hand, when the effect mode XA2 was not executed when the first button effect was executed, after the effect mode XA1 was executed (S2707), there were and no cases where the effect operation button 24 was pressed. In any case (S2708), the effect XA1 is not executed and the effect XA2 is not executed.

  When the second button effect XA ends, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests to the player that the button effect XA having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (two times in the above example). The effect F is executed (S2709). In the example shown in FIG. 46, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to a player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect.

  When the button effect XA is executed three or more times, the same control as that when the second button effect XA is executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestion effect F is executed after the end of the last button effect XA. Good.

  As described above, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times, the button effect is executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player (for example, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the timing, the number of presses, and the like). May be done. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the button effect XA is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-notified notice, when the effect mode XA2 is executed in the first button effect XA, the input by the player is performed. Regardless of the operation mode of the operation, if the effect mode XA2 is executed in the second and subsequent button effects XA, and if the effect mode XA2 is not executed in the first button effect XA, the input by the player is performed. Regardless of the operation mode of the operation, the effect mode XA2 is not executed in the second and subsequent button effect XA. Therefore, even when the button effect XA is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the button effect XA to be executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, similarly to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of being seen (dejab) that the button effect XA having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the suggestion effect F is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the button effect XA having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and to perform the same operation. The player can be convinced that the content button effect XA is executed a plurality of times with special significance. However, it is not essential to execute the suggestion effect F, and the pachinko machine 10 may be configured not to execute the suggestion effect F.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed by the player within a predetermined time, the effect mode XA2 is triggered by the effect operation button 24 being pressed. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the button effect XA, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player. Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the player does not press the effect operation button 24 within the predetermined time, the effect XA2 is executed when the predetermined time has elapsed. can do. Furthermore, even if the player does not press the effect operation button 24 within a predetermined time, the effect mode XA2 is executed, so that the game can be provided with unexpectedness and the interest of the game can be improved. Can be. However, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to execute the effect mode XA2 at a predetermined timing without triggering the effect operation button 24 or elapse of a predetermined time.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the button effect XA as the effect element for the already-notified notice when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, and executes the button effect XA multiple times. In the case of execution, a time parameter indicating whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed within the allowable time is not displayed. The reason will be described. The player may press the effect operation button 24 at different timings in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times. Here, if the time parameter is temporarily displayed, the player recognizes that the staging operation buttons 24 have been pressed at different timings in each of the button stagings executed a plurality of times, and the button stagings have the same contents. May be executed a plurality of times, it may be difficult for the player to perceive a sense of sight as to the button effect executed a plurality of times. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time parameter is not displayed when the button effect is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, so that the player does not easily feel the already-viewed feeling. Can be suppressed. However, when the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect a plurality of times when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, A configuration for displaying parameters may be used.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. When it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the button effect XA, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been determined to be the target of the jackpot lottery. Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. XA may be executed a plurality of times.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 may include a change unit that changes the mode of the production operation button 24 to a mode when there is a press (that is, a mode that is depressed by pressing). Then, when the effect operation button 24 is not pressed (S2705: NO), and when the effect mode XA2 is executed (S2706), the changing unit presses the effect operation button 24. It is good to change to the mode in the case. If such a change means is provided, the mode of the production operation button 24 changes, so that it is possible to impart unexpectedness to the game, and even though the production operation button 24 is not pressed, the production mode XA2 is changed. Being executed can be persuasive. The changing means can be realized by, for example, providing an actuator such as a solenoid or a motor inside the effect operation button 24.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XA is executed based on whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XA may be executed based on whether or not the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, such as the pressed time and the number of times, satisfies a predetermined operation condition. .

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XA will be described.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process in the case where the button effect XA is executed as an effect element (notification effect) for an already-notified notice. In step S2801, it is determined whether the first-time execution flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. The first execution completed flag is a state in which the notice effect (button effect XA) for the notice of notice of sight is already executed once after the notice of sight notice flag is stored, that is, after the occurrence condition of the notice of sight notice is satisfied. This is a flag for specifying in the sound light side MPU 92 whether or not the processing has been completed.

  If it is determined in step S2801 that the first-time execution completed flag is not stored (S2801: NO), that is, if the button effect XA has not been executed even once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S2802 to cause the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means to execute the effect mode XA1 described above. The effect mode XA1 includes a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2803.

  In step S2803, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S2803 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S2803: YES), the process proceeds to step S2804, and the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means are described above. The effect mode XA2 is executed. After executing step S2804, the process advances to step S2805 to store the button press flag in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. The button press flag is a flag for specifying in the sound light side MPU 92 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed when the first button effect XA is executed. After executing Step S2805, the process proceeds to Step S2807.

  If it is determined in step S2803 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S2803: NO), the flow advances to step S2806 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S2806 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S2806: NO), the process returns to step S2803, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S2806 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S2806: YES), that is, if the staging operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, step S2804 and step S2805 are not performed and step S2805 is executed. The process proceeds to S2807.

  In step S2807, after the first execution completion flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 94a of the sound light side RAM 94, the first button effect XA ends.

  If it is determined in step S2801 that the first execution completed flag is stored (S2801: YES), that is, if the button effect XA has already been executed at least once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Proceeds to step S2808, and causes the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means to execute the effect mode XA1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2809.

  In step S2809, it is determined whether or not the button press flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. In step S2809, when it is determined that the button press flag is not stored (S2809: NO), that is, when the first button effect XA is executed and the effect operation button 24 is not pressed, Proceeding to step S2810, the process waits until the predetermined time has elapsed, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, ends the second and subsequent button effects XA without executing the effect mode XA2 (step S2812).

  In step S2809, when it is determined that the button press flag is stored (S2809: YES), that is, when the first button effect XA is executed and the effect operation button 24 is pressed, The process proceeds to step S2811 to determine whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed in the button effect XA currently being executed.

  If it is determined in step S2811 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S2811: YES), the flow proceeds to step S2812, in which the effect XA2 is applied to the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means. Is performed, the second and subsequent button effects XA are terminated.

  If it is determined in step S2811 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S2811: NO), the flow advances to step S2813 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S2813 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S2813: NO), the flow returns to step S2811 to determine whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. In step S2813, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S2813: YES), that is, when the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S2812, and the symbol display as effect execution means is performed. After the apparatus 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 execute the effect mode XA2, the second and subsequent button effects XA are ended.

  According to the above process, the button effect XA can be executed a plurality of times with the same content regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XA may be realized by another algorithm.

<Example 2 of notice of feeling already using button production>
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a flow in a case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XB as the effect element for the already-viewed notice and executes the button effect XB twice. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect modes XB1, XB2, XB3, and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XB.

  When starting the execution of the first button effect XB, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XB1 including the content suggesting that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player (S2901). In the example illustrated in FIG. 49, the effect mode XB1 is an effect mode in which an image of a treasure box is displayed, and a character and an image for urging the user to press the effect operation button 24 are displayed. However, presentation mode XB1 may be another mode.

  If the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time after executing the effect mode XB1 (S2902: YES), the effect mode XB1 and the effect mode XB1 are triggered by the press of the effect operation button 24. Executes a different effect mode XB2 (S2903). In the example shown in FIG. 49, the effect mode XB2 is an effect mode in which a female character appears in a treasure chest. However, effect mode XB2 may be another mode. On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S2902: NO), the effect XB3, which is different from the effect XB1 and the effect XB2, is executed upon elapse of the predetermined time (S2907). . In the example shown in FIG. 49, the effect mode XB3 is an effect mode in which a fish character carries away a treasure chest. However, effect mode XB3 may be another mode.

  When the execution of the second button effect XB is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XB1 as in the case of the first button effect XB (S2904 or S2908). Then, when the effect mode XB2 was executed when the first button effect XB was executed, after the effect mode XB1 was executed (S2904), there were and no cases where the effect operation button 24 was pressed. In any case (S2905), the effect XB2 is executed (S2906). Specifically, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S2905: YES), the effect mode XB2 is executed with the effect of the effect operation button 24 being pressed ( S2906). On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S2905: NO), the effect mode XB2 is executed upon the lapse of the predetermined time (S2906).

  On the other hand, when the effect mode XB3 was executed when the first button effect XB was executed, after the effect mode XB1 was executed (S2908), there were and no cases where the effect operation button 24 was pressed. In any case (S2909), the effect XB3 is executed (S2910). Specifically, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S2909: YES), the effect mode XB3 is executed with the effect of the effect operation button 24 being pressed ( S2910). On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S2909: NO), the effect mode XB3 is executed upon the lapse of the predetermined time (S2910).

  When the second button effect XB ends, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests to the player that the button effect XB having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (two times in the above example). The effect F is executed (S2911). In the example illustrated in FIG. 49, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to a player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect.

  When the button effect XB is executed three times or more, the same control as that when the second button effect XB is executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestive effect F is executed after the end of the last button effect XB. Good.

  As described above, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times, the button effect is executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player (for example, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the timing, the number of presses, and the like). May be done. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the button effect XB is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, when the effect mode XB2 is executed in the first button effect XB, the input by the player is performed. Regardless of the operation mode of the operation, when the effect mode XB2 is executed in the second and subsequent button effects XB, and when the effect mode XB3 is executed in the first button effect XB, the operation mode of the input operation by the player Regardless of this, the effect mode XB3 is executed in the second and subsequent button effect XB. Therefore, even if the button effect XB is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the button effect XB to be executed the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, similarly to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of being viewed (dejab) that the button effect XB having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the suggestion effect F is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the button effect XB having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and to perform the same operation. It is possible to convince the player that the content button effect XB is executed a plurality of times with special significance. However, it is not essential to execute the suggestion effect F, and the pachinko machine 10 may be configured not to execute the suggestion effect F.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the player presses the staging operation button 24 within a predetermined time, the staging mode XB2 or Since the effect mode XB3 is executed, the player can be actively involved in the button effect XB, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player. Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the player does not press the staging operation button 24 within the predetermined time, the staging mode XB2 or the staging is triggered by the lapse of the predetermined time. Aspect XB3 can be implemented. Furthermore, even if the player does not press the effect operation button 24 within a predetermined time, the effect mode XB2 or the effect mode XB3 is executed, so that the game can be given unexpectedness, and the interest of the game can be increased. Improvement can be achieved. However, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to execute the effect mode XB2 or the effect mode XB3 at a predetermined timing without pressing the effect operation button 24 or elapse of a predetermined time.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the button effect XB as the effect element for the already-notified notice when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, and executes the button effect XB multiple times. In the case of execution, a time parameter indicating whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed within the allowable time is not displayed. The reason will be described. The player may press the effect operation button 24 at different timings in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times. Here, if the time parameter is temporarily displayed, the player recognizes that the staging operation buttons 24 have been pressed at different timings in each of the button stagings executed a plurality of times, and the button stagings have the same contents. May be executed a plurality of times, it may be difficult for the player to perceive a sense of sight as to the button effect executed a plurality of times. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time parameter is not displayed when the button effect is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, so that the player does not easily feel the already-viewed feeling. Can be suppressed. However, when the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect a plurality of times when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, A configuration for displaying parameters may be used.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. If it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, the button effect XB, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for occurrence of the already-viewed notice has been determined to be the target of the jackpot lottery Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. XB may be executed a plurality of times.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 may include a change unit that changes the mode of the production operation button 24 to a mode when there is a press (that is, a mode that is depressed by pressing). Then, when the effect operation button 24 is not pressed (S2905: NO), and when the effect mode XB2 is executed (S2906), the changing unit presses the effect operation button 24. It is good to change to the mode in the case. If such a change means is provided, the mode of the effect operation button 24 changes, so that it is possible to impart unexpectedness to the game, and even if the effect operation button 24 is not pressed, the effect mode XB2 is changed. Being executed can be persuasive. The changing means can be realized by, for example, providing an actuator such as a solenoid or a motor inside the effect operation button 24.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XB is performed based on whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XB may be executed based on whether or not the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, such as the pressed time and the number of times, satisfies a predetermined operation condition. .

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XB will be described.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process when a button effect XB is executed as an effect element (notification effect) for a noticed feeling notice. In step S3001, it is determined whether or not the first-time execution flag is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 94. When it is determined in step S3001 that the first execution completed flag is not stored (S3001: NO), that is, when the button effect XB has not been executed even once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S3002 to cause the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means to execute the effect mode XB1 described above. The effect mode XB1 includes a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S3003 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S3003: YES), the process proceeds to step S3004, in which the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means are described above. The production mode XB2 is executed. After that, the process advances to step S3005 to store the button press flag in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94.

  If it is determined in step S3003 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S3003: NO), the flow advances to step S3006 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S3006 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3006: NO), the process returns to step S3003, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. In step S3006, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3006: YES), that is, when the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S3007, and the symbol display as effect execution means is performed. The apparatus 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 execute the above-described effect mode XB3. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3008.

  In step S3008, after storing the first execution completion flag in the various flag storage areas 94a of the sound light side RAM 94, the first button effect XB ends.

  If it is determined in step S3001 that the first execution completed flag is stored (S3001: YES), that is, if the button effect XB has already been executed at least once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Proceeds to step S3009, and causes the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means to execute the effect mode XB1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3010.

  In step S3010, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S3010 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S3010: YES), the process proceeds to step S3012. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3010 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S3010: NO), the process advances to step S3011 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S3011 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3011: NO), the process returns to step S3010, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. In step S3011, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3011: YES), that is, when the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S3012.

  In step S3012, it is determined whether the button press flag is stored. If it is determined in step S3012 that the button press flag is stored (S3012: YES), the flow advances to step S3013 to display the effect XB2 on the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means. After the execution, the second and subsequent button effects XB are ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3012 that the button press flag is not stored (S3012: NO), the process proceeds to step S3014, in which the effect is displayed on the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means. After executing XB3, the second and subsequent button effects XB are terminated.

  According to the above processing, the button effect XB can be executed a plurality of times with the same content regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XB may be realized by another algorithm.

<Example 3 of prior feeling notice using button production>
FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a flow in a case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XC as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect XC twice. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the contents of the effect modes XC1 and XC2 and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XC.

  When the execution of the first button effect XC is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XC1 including the content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player (S3101). In the example shown in FIG. 52, the effect mode XC1 is an effect mode in which an image of a treasure box is displayed, and a character and an image for urging the user to press the effect operation button 24 are displayed. However, presentation mode XC1 may be another mode.

  After the effect XC1, the effect XC2 different from the effect XC1 is executed regardless of whether the effect operation button 24 is pressed or not (S3102). . Specifically, if the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S3102: YES), the effect mode XC2 is executed with the effect of the effect operation button 24 being pressed ( S3103). In the example shown in FIG. 52, the effect mode XC2 is an effect mode in which a female character appears in a treasure chest. However, presentation mode XC2 may be another mode. On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S3102: NO), the effect mode XC2 is executed upon the lapse of the predetermined time (S3103).

  When the execution of the second button effect XC is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XC1, similarly to the case of the first button effect XC (S3104). After the effect XC1 is executed, the effect XC2 is executed (S3106) regardless of whether the effect operation button 24 is pressed or not (S3105). Specifically, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed within the predetermined time (S3105: YES), the effect mode XC2 is executed with the effect of the effect operation button 24 being pressed ( S3106). On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S3105: NO), the effect mode XC2 is executed upon the lapse of the predetermined time (S3106).

  When the second button effect XC ends, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests to the player that the button effect XC having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (two times in the above example). The effect F is executed (S3107). In the example shown in FIG. 52, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to a player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect.

  When the button effect XC is executed three or more times, the same control as that performed when the first and second button effects XC are executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestion effect F is performed after the end of the last button effect XC. Just execute it.

  As described above, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times, the button effect is executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player (for example, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the timing, the number of presses, and the like). May be done. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment similarly performs the button effect XC for the first time and the button effect XC for the second and subsequent times. Irrespective of the operation mode, the effect mode XC2 is executed. Therefore, even when the button effect XC is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the button effect XC to be executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, similarly to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of being viewed (dejab) that the button effect XC having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the suggestion effect F is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the button effect XC having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and to perform the same operation. The player can be convinced that the content button effect XC is executed a plurality of times with special significance. However, it is not essential to execute the suggestion effect F, and the pachinko machine 10 may be configured not to execute the suggestion effect F.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed by the player within the predetermined time, the effect mode XC2 is triggered by the effect operation button 24 being pressed. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the button effect XC, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player. Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the player does not press the effect operation button 24 within the predetermined time, the effect XC2 is executed when the predetermined time has elapsed. can do. Furthermore, even if the player does not press the staging operation button 24 within a predetermined time, the staging mode XC2 is executed, so that the game can be provided with unexpectedness and the interest of the game can be improved. Can be. However, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to execute the effect mode XC2 at a predetermined timing without pressing the effect operation button 24 or elapse of a predetermined time.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the first button effect XC, even if the player does not press the effect operation button 24 within a predetermined time, the effect mode XC2 is forcibly executed. For this reason, a player who knows this mechanism expects that at the time when the first button effect XC is executed, the effect mode XC2 is forcibly executed without depressing the effect operation button 24. Will do. Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 10 capable of executing the button effect XA and the button effect XB in addition to the button effect XC, a case where the effect mode XC2 is not forcibly executed in the first button effect is performed. Even so, the player recognizes and suggests that the button effect being executed this time is not the button effect XC, but the possibility of the above-described button effect XA or the possibility of the button effect XB is left. It is expected that the effect F will be executed. Therefore, the player can play a game with expectation for the second and subsequent button effects.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the button effect XC as the effect element for the already-notified notice when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, and executes the button effect XC multiple times. In the case of execution, a time parameter indicating whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed within the allowable time is not displayed. The reason will be described. The player may press the effect operation button 24 at different timings in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times. Here, if the time parameter is temporarily displayed, the player recognizes that the staging operation buttons 24 have been pressed at different timings in each of the button stagings executed a plurality of times, and the button stagings have the same contents. May be executed a plurality of times, it may be difficult for the player to perceive a sense of sight as to the button effect executed a plurality of times. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time parameter is not displayed when the button effect is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, so that the player does not easily feel the already-viewed feeling. Can be suppressed. However, when the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect a plurality of times when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, A configuration for displaying parameters may be used.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. When it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, the button effect XC, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice has been determined to be the target of the jackpot lottery Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. XC may be executed a plurality of times.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 may include a change unit that changes the mode of the production operation button 24 to a mode when there is a press (that is, a mode that is depressed by pressing). Then, when the effect operation button 24 is not pressed (S3105: NO), and when the effect mode XC2 is executed (S3106), the changing unit presses the effect operation button 24. It is good to change to the mode in the case. If such a change means is provided, the mode of the effect operation button 24 changes, so that it is possible to impart unexpectedness to the game, and even if the effect operation button 24 is not pressed, the effect mode XC2 is changed. Being executed can be persuasive. The changing means can be realized by, for example, providing an actuator such as a solenoid or a motor inside the effect operation button 24.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XC is performed based on whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XC may be executed based on whether or not the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, such as the pressed time and the number of times, satisfies a predetermined operation condition. .

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XC will be described.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process when the button effect XC is executed as an effect element (notification effect) for the already-notified notice. In this button effect XC, the same processing is executed when executed for the first time and when executed for the second and subsequent times.

  In step S3201, the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means execute the effect XC1 described above. The effect mode XC1 includes a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3202.

  In step S3202, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. When it is determined in step S3202 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S3202: YES), the process proceeds to step S3204, where the effect described above is applied to the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means. After the mode XC2 is executed, the button effect XC ends.

  If it is determined in step S3202 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S3202: NO), the process advances to step S3203 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S3203 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3203: NO), the process returns to step S3202, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3203 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3203: YES), that is, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the flow proceeds to step S3204, and the effect execution means After causing the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 to execute the effect mode XC2, the button effect XC ends.

  According to the above process, the button effect XC can be executed a plurality of times with the same content regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XC may be realized by another algorithm.

<Example 4 of notice of feeling already using the button effect>
FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a flow in a case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XA as an effect element for the already-viewed notice and executes the button effect XD twice. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect selection screen XD1, the effect mode XD2, and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XD.

  When the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment starts execution of the first button effect XD, first, the pachinko machine 10 includes a content suggesting that the effect operation button 24 is pressed to the player, and one of the plurality of options. An effect selection screen XD1 for allowing the player to select an option is displayed (S3301). The effect selection screen XD1 is a selection screen that switches the selection state each time the effect operation button 24 is pressed. In the example shown in FIG. 55, the effect selection screen XD1 shows that a female character appears in the middle of the screen, a plurality of turtle characters carrying shells appear in front of the female character, and the effect operation button 24 is pressed. Each time the turtle character moves to the left (S3302), a new turtle character appears from the right side of the screen. In the present embodiment, since the pattern of each turtle character is the same, the state of the effect selection screen XD1 does not change before and after the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the effect selection screen XD1 may have another mode other than that shown in FIG. 55, or may have a different mode before and after the effect operation button is pressed.

  Then, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XD2 corresponding to the selected option at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed (S3303). In the example shown in FIG. 55, in the effect mode XD2, the turtle character in front of the female character is selected at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed, the shell carried by the selected turtle character opens, and the shell This is an effect mode in which pearls having predetermined characteristics appear from the inside. In the present embodiment, each turtle character has the same pattern, but the features of objects such as pearls appearing in the shells are different for each turtle character.

  When starting the execution of the second button effect XD, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment displays the same effect selection screen XD1 as the effect selection screen XD1 displayed in the first button effect XD (S3304). Each time the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the turtle character is moved to the left (S3305), and the same as the effect mode XD2 corresponding to the first option selected at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. The effect XD2 is executed (S3306). In the example shown in FIG. 55, the turtle character in front of the female character is selected at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed, the shell carried by the selected turtle character opens, and the first time from among the shells, An effect XD2 in which pearls having the same characteristics appear is executed.

  When the second button effect XD ends, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests to the player that the button effect XD of the same content has been executed a plurality of times (in the above example, twice). The effect F is executed (S3307). In the example shown in FIG. 55, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to a player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect.

  When the button effect XD is executed three or more times, the same control as that when the second button effect XD is executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestion effect F is executed after the end of the last button effect XD. Good.

  As described above, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times, the button effect is executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player (for example, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the timing, the number of presses, and the like). May be done. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when executing the button effect XD a plurality of times as an effect element for the already-notified notice, regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player, the button effect XD executed for the second time or later. , The same effect mode as the effect mode executed in the first button effect XD is executed. Therefore, even if the button effect XD is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the button effect XD executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, similarly to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of being seen (dejab) that the button effect XD of the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the suggestion effect F is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the button effect XD of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and to execute the same effect. The player can be convinced that the content button effect XD is executed a plurality of times with special significance. However, it is not essential to execute the suggestion effect F, and the pachinko machine 10 may be configured not to execute the suggestion effect F.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect selection screen XD1 has the same mode before and after the selection state is switched, so that when the button effect XD is executed a plurality of times, the effect of the same mode is performed. The same effect mode XD2 is executed from the selection screen XD1. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of sight given to the player.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the button effect XD as the effect element for the already-notified notice when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, and executes the button effect XD multiple times. In the case of execution, a time parameter indicating whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed within the allowable time is not displayed. The reason will be described. The player may press the effect operation button 24 at different timings in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times. Here, if the time parameter is temporarily displayed, the player recognizes that the staging operation buttons 24 have been pressed at different timings in each of the button stagings executed a plurality of times, and the button stagings have the same contents. May be executed a plurality of times, it may be difficult for the player to perceive a sense of sight as to the button effect executed a plurality of times. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time parameter is not displayed when the button effect is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, so that the player does not easily feel the already-viewed feeling. Can be suppressed. However, when the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect a plurality of times when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, A configuration for displaying parameters may be used.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. If it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, the button effect XD, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for occurrence of the sensed notice notice is determined to be the target of the jackpot lottery Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. The XD may be executed a plurality of times.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XD is executed based on whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XD may be executed based on whether or not the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, such as the pressed time and the number of times, satisfies a predetermined operation condition. .

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XD will be described.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed when the button effect XD is executed as an effect element (notice effect) for the already-viewed notice. In step S3401, it is determined whether or not the first execution completion flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. If it is determined in step S3401 that the first-time execution completed flag is not stored (S3401: NO), that is, if the button effect XD has not been executed once even after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. In step S3402, the effect selection screen XD1 is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the speaker 46 and various lamps 47 execute sound and light patterns corresponding to the effect selection screen XD1. The effect selection screen XD1 includes a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3403.

  In step S3403, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S3403 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S3403: YES), the process proceeds to step S3404, where the effect selection screen XD1 in which the selected state has been switched is displayed on the symbol display device 41. In the example shown in FIG. 55, on the effect selection screen XD1, a mode is displayed in which the turtle character moves to the left and a new turtle character appears from the right side of the screen. After that, the process advances to step S3405 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S3405 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3405: NO), the process returns to step S3403, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S3405 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3405: YES), the flow proceeds to step S3406, and the selected effect mode XD2 is transmitted to the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect execution means. Let it run. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3407, the type information of effect mode XD2 executed in step S3406 is stored. After that, the process advances to step S3408 to store the first execution completed flag in the various flag storage areas 94a of the sound-light side RAM 94, and then ends the first button effect XD.

  If it is determined in step S3401 that the first execution completed flag is stored (S3401: YES), that is, if the button effect XD has already been executed at least once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Proceeds to step S3409, displays the same effect selection screen XD1 as the first time on the symbol display device 41, and causes the speaker 46 and various lamps 47 to execute sound and light patterns corresponding to the effect selection screen XD1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3410.

  In step S3410, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S3410 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S3410: YES), the process proceeds to step S3411, and the effect selection screen XD1 in which the selected state has been switched is displayed on the symbol display device 41. After that, the process advances to step S3412 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S3412 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3412: NO), the process returns to step S3410 to determine whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S3412 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3412: YES), the flow advances to step S3413 to display the effect mode XD2 stored in step S3407 on the symbol display device 41 as the effect executing means, the speaker 46, and After the various lamps 47 are executed, the second and subsequent button effects XD are terminated.

  According to the above process, the button effect XD can be executed a plurality of times with the same content regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XD may be realized by another algorithm.

<Example 5 of notice of feeling already using button production>
FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating a flow in a case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XE as the effect element for the already-viewed notice and executes the button effect XE twice. FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect selection screen XE1, the effect mode XE2, and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XE.

  When the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment starts execution of the first button effect XE, the pachinko machine 10 includes contents suggesting that the effect operation button 24 is pressed to the player, and one effect from among a plurality of effect modes. An effect selection screen XE1 for allowing the player to select an aspect is displayed (S3501). The effect selection screen XE1 is a selection screen in which the selection state of the effect mode switches over time. In the example shown in FIG. 58, the effect selection screen XE1 is a roulette-type selection screen that allows the selection cursor to move with the passage of time and select one of the four effect modes. In the present embodiment, the moving speed of the selection cursor is so fast that the player cannot select a specific effect mode. The effect selection screen XE1 may be in another mode.

  Regardless of whether the effect operation button 24 is pressed or not (S3502), one effect mode is selected from a plurality of effect modes, and the selected effect mode is selected. The effect XE2 is executed (S3503). More specifically, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S3502: YES), the effect operation button 24 is pressed, and a plurality of effect modes are selected. One rendering mode is selected, and the selected rendering mode XE2 is executed (S3503). On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S3502: NO), a state in which one effect mode is selected from a plurality of effect modes is triggered by the elapse of the predetermined time. Then, the selected effect mode XE2 is executed (S3503). In the example shown in FIG. 58, the selected effect mode XE2 is a cut-in notice effect in which a turtle character is the main character. However, another effect mode may be selected as the effect mode, and each effect mode that can be selected may be another effect mode.

  When starting the execution of the second button effect XE, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment displays the same effect selection screen XE1 as the first effect selection screen XE1 displayed (S3504). Then, regardless of whether the effect operation button 24 is pressed or not (S3505), the same effect state as the first effect state is selected, and the corresponding effect state is selected. The selected effect mode XE2 is executed (S3506). Specifically, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S3505: YES), the effect selected for the first time is triggered by the effect operation button 24 being pressed. The same effect mode as the mode is selected, and the selected effect mode XE2 is executed. On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S3505: NO), the same effect mode as the first effect mode selected for the first time is selected when the predetermined time has elapsed. And the selected effect mode XE2 is executed (S3506).

  When the second button effect XE ends, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests to the player that the button effect XE having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (in the above example, twice). The effect F is executed (S3507). In the example illustrated in FIG. 58, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to the player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect.

  When the button effect XE is executed three or more times, the same control as that performed when the second button effect XE is executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestive effect F is executed after the end of the last button effect XE. Good.

  As described above, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times, the button effect is executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player (for example, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the timing, the number of presses, and the like). May be done. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when executing the button effect XE multiple times as an effect element for the already-viewed notice, performs the button effect XE to be executed for the second time or later regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player. , The same effect mode as the effect mode executed in the first button effect XE is selected and executed. Therefore, even when the button effect XE is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the button effect XE to be executed the first time and the second time and thereafter can be the same. Then, similarly to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of being viewed (dejab) that the button effect XE having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the suggestion effect F is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the button effect XE having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and to perform the same operation. The player can be convinced that the execution of the button effect XE of the content a plurality of times has a special meaning. However, it is not essential to execute the suggestion effect F, and the pachinko machine 10 may be configured not to execute the suggestion effect F.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the button effect XE as the effect element for the already-notified notice when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, and executes the button effect XE multiple times. In the case of execution, a time parameter indicating whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed within the allowable time is not displayed. The reason will be described. The player may press the effect operation button 24 at different timings in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times. Here, if the time parameter is temporarily displayed, the player recognizes that the staging operation buttons 24 have been pressed at different timings in each of the button stagings executed a plurality of times, and the button stagings have the same contents. May be executed a plurality of times, it may be difficult for the player to perceive a sense of sight as to the button effect executed a plurality of times. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time parameter is not displayed when the button effect is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, so that the player does not easily feel the already-viewed feeling. Can be suppressed. However, when the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect a plurality of times when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, A configuration for displaying parameters may be used.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the moving speed of the selection cursor is so fast that the player cannot select a specific effect mode. Therefore, despite the player's aiming for the selection cursor to stop at the effect mode different from the effect mode selected at the first time, the same effect mode as the effect mode selected at the first time is forcibly selected. It is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort of the player who has been played.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. If it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, the button effect XE, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for generating the already-viewed notice has been determined to be the target of the jackpot lottery. Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. XE may be executed a plurality of times.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XE is performed based on whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XE may be performed based on whether or not the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, such as the pressed time and the number of times, satisfies a predetermined operation condition. .

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XE will be described.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed when the button effect XE is executed as an effect element (notification effect) for the already-viewed notice. In step S3601, it is determined whether the first-time execution flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. If it is determined in step S3601 that the first-time execution completed flag is not stored (S3601: NO), the process advances to step S3602 to display the above-described roulette-type effect selection screen XE1 on the symbol display device 41 and to display the speaker. 46 and the various lamps 47 execute sound and light patterns corresponding to the effect selection screen XE1. The effect selection screen XE1 includes a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3603.

  In step S3603, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S3603 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S3603: YES), the process proceeds to step S3605, where the selection cursor is stopped at the timing when the effect operation button 24 is pressed, and one effect is performed. An image indicating that the mode has been selected is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3606.

  If it is determined in step S3603 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S3603: NO), the flow advances to step S3604 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S3604 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3604: NO), the process returns to step S3603, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S3604 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3604: YES), the flow advances to step S3605, where the selection cursor is stopped at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed, and an image indicating that one effect mode has been selected. Is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3606.

  In step S3606, the effect XE2 selected in step S3605 is executed by the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3607.

  In step S3607, the type of presentation mode XE2 executed in step S3606 is stored in sound-light-side RAM 94. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3608.

  In step S3608, after the first execution completion flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 94a of the sound light RAM 94, the first button effect XE is ended.

  If it is determined in step S3601 that the first-time execution completed flag is stored (S3601: YES), that is, if the button effect XE has already been executed at least once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Proceeds to step S3609, displays the same effect selection screen XE1 as the first time on the symbol display device 41, and causes the speaker 46 and various lamps 47 to execute the sound and light patterns corresponding to the effect selection screen XE1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3610.

  In step S3610, it is determined whether or not effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S3610 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S3610: YES), the process proceeds to step S3612, which is the timing after the effect operation button 24 has been pressed and stored in step S3607. The selection cursor is stopped at the timing when the selected effect mode XE2 is selected, and the image indicating that the stored effect mode XE2 is selected is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3613.

  If it is determined in step S3610 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S3610: NO), the flow advances to step S3611, and it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S3611 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3611: NO), the process returns to step S3610, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S3611, that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3611: YES), the flow proceeds to step S3612, and the effect mode XE2 stored in step S3607 at the timing after the predetermined time has elapsed has been selected. The selection cursor is stopped at the timing, and an image indicating that the stored effect mode XE2 is selected is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3613.

  In step S3613, the effect mode XE2 selected in step S3612 is executed by the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means, and then the second and subsequent button effects XE are ended.

  According to the above processing, the button effect XE can be executed a plurality of times with the same content regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XE may be realized by another algorithm.

<Example 6 of notice of feeling already using the button effect>
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a flow in the case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XF as the effect element for the already-viewed notice and executes the button effect XF twice. FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect modes XF1 and XF2 and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XF.

  When the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment starts executing the first button effect XF, the content indicating the continuous hit of the effect operation button 24 to the player and the predetermined parameter are changed in a certain direction over time. An effect XF1 including the content that changes is executed (S3701). In the example shown in FIG. 61, the effect mode XF1 includes a content in which the crab character on the player side is attacked by the black ink from the octopus character on the enemy side and tries to endure the black ink attack. This is an effect mode in which the parameter indicating the physical strength of the character changes in a direction decreasing with the attack of the ink. Further, in the effect mode XF1, as an example of a message indicating to the player that the effect operation button 24 is to be repeatedly hit, characters such as "Please hit continuously and endure!" Are displayed. However, effect mode XF1 may be another mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect mode XF1 is executed, the parameters decrease with the lapse of time (S3702). At this time, if the effect operation button 24 is repeatedly hit by the player, the pachinko machine 10 executes control to reduce the parameter decreasing speed. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 executes control such that the greater the number of presses of the effect operation button 24 per unit time, the lower the parameter reduction speed. In this way, the player repeatedly hits the effect operation button 24 so as to increase the number of presses of the effect operation button 24 per unit time in an attempt to reduce the parameter decreasing speed. In the example shown in FIG. 61, the player tries to reduce the parameter decreasing speed by repeatedly hitting the staging operation button 24 so that the crab character can endure the octopus attack. Therefore, the player can be actively involved in the button effect XF, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player.

  Then, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XF2 after the parameters satisfy the predetermined parameter condition (S3704). Specifically, after the parameter decreases to 0, the effect mode XF2 is executed (S3704). In the example shown in FIG. 61, the effect mode XF2 is an effect mode including a content in which the crab character on the player side cannot withstand the attack of the octopus character on the enemy side and loses. However, effect mode XF2 may be another mode.

  When the execution of the second button effect XF is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the same control as that of the first button effect XF. Specifically, effect XF1 is executed (S3705), the parameter is reduced with the passage of time (S3706), and after the parameter becomes 0 (S3707), effect XF2 is executed (S3708). That is, the effect mode XF1 and the effect mode XF2 are executed regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24.

  When the second button effect XF ends, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests to the player that the button effect XF having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (two times in the above example). The effect F is executed (S3709). In the example illustrated in FIG. 61, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to a player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect.

  When the button effect XF is executed three or more times, the same control as when the second button effect XF is executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestive effect F is executed after the end of the last button effect XF. Good.

  As described above, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times, the button effect is executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player (for example, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the timing, the number of presses, and the like). May be done. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment performs the button operation XF for the first time and the button effect XF for the second and subsequent times. Regardless of the operation mode, the parameter is decreased to 0, and the effect mode XF2 is executed. Therefore, even when the button effect XF is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the button effect XF to be executed in the first and second and subsequent times can be made the same. Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of being viewed (dejab) that the button effect XF having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the suggestion effect F is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the button effect XF having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and to perform the same operation. The player can be convinced that the content button effect XF is executed a plurality of times with special significance. In particular, when an effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the character on the player side is defeated) is executed as the effect mode XF2, a suggestive effect is executed from a depressed feeling. Expectations can be raised at a stretch. However, it is not essential to execute the suggestion effect F, and the pachinko machine 10 may be configured not to execute the suggestion effect F.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. If it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, the button effect XF, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the occurrence condition of the perceived notice prior to the target of the jackpot lottery Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. The XF may be executed a plurality of times.

  The pachinko machine 10 stores the process of changing the parameter when executing the first button effect XF, and stores the process of changing the stored parameter when executing the second and subsequent button effect XF. May be reproduced. In this way, in each of the button effects XF executed a plurality of times, the process of changing the parameter becomes the same, so that the player can be provided with a stronger sense of sight.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 may include a change unit that changes the mode of the effect operation button 24 to a mode when there is a press (that is, a mode that is depressed by pressing). Then, when executing the first button effect XF, the pachinko machine 10 stores the process of changing the mode of the effect operation button 24 when the effect operation button 24 is repeatedly hit by the player, and stores the second and subsequent times. When executing the button effect XF, the changing process of the mode of the stored effect operation buttons 24 may be reproduced by the changing means. In this way, the mode of the effect operation button 24 changes, so that the game can be given unexpectedness. Further, in the second and subsequent button effects XF, the process of changing the mode of the effect operation buttons 24 in the first button effect XF is reproduced, so that the player can be provided with a stronger sense of sight.

  Further, in the above example, an example has been described in which the parameter is changed in a direction of decreasing with the passage of time, but the parameter may be changed in a direction of increasing with the passage of time. In this case, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the control such that the parameter increase speed increases as the number of presses of the effect operation button 24 per unit time increases. Examples of the parameter that increases with the passage of time include an attack power parameter and a power parameter of the player's character. Then, after the parameter increases and reaches a predetermined value such as a maximum value, a positive effect mode such as a winning effect may be executed. In this way, as in the above example, the parameter increases to the predetermined maximum value regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the staging operation button 24 by the player, so that the pachinko machine 10 sets the button staging XF It can be executed multiple times with the same contents. In addition, in order to increase the increasing speed of the parameter, the player repeatedly hits the effect operation button 24 so that the number of presses of the effect operation button 24 per unit time increases. Therefore, as in the above example, the player can be actively involved in the button effect XF, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game.

  Further, in the above example, the parameter is in the form of a bar, but is not limited thereto, and may be in the form of another shape such as a circle, and may be represented only by numerical values. It may be the aspect which was done.

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XF will be described.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process when the button effect XF is executed as an effect element (notification effect) for the already-viewed notice. In this button effect XF, the same processing is executed when it is executed for the first time and when it is executed for the second and subsequent times.

  In step S3801, the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means execute the effect mode XF1 described above. The effect mode XF1 includes information indicating that the player has repeatedly pressed the effect operation button 24 for the player, and information indicating that the physical strength parameter changes in a direction of decreasing with time. After executing Step S3801, the process proceeds to Step S3802.

  In step S3802, it is determined whether or not effect operation button 24 is repeatedly hit. Specifically, for example, the number of times the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time is counted, and if the number of presses is equal to or more than the predetermined number, it is determined that the effect operation button 24 is repeatedly hit. If it is determined in step S3802 that the staging operation button 24 has been repeatedly hit (S3802: YES), the flow proceeds to step S3803, and the physical strength parameter is reduced at a predetermined speed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3805.

  If it is determined in step S3802 that the staging operation button 24 has not been repeatedly struck (S3802: NO), the flow advances to step S3804 to decrease the physical strength parameter at a speed higher than the predetermined speed in step S3803. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3805.

  In step S3805, it is determined whether the physical strength parameter has become 0. If it is determined in step S3805 that the physical strength parameter is not 0 (S3805: NO), the process returns to step S3802, and determines whether or not the staging operation button 24 is repeatedly hit. That is, the presence / absence of continuous hit of the staging operation button 24 is monitored until the physical strength parameter becomes 0, and during the period in which the staging operation button 24 is continuously hit, the physical strength parameter is reduced at a low speed, and the staging operation button 24 is not hit continuously. The duration reduces the fitness parameters at a fast rate.

  If it is determined in step S3805 that the physical strength parameter has become 0 (S3805: YES), the flow advances to step S3806 to display the above-described effect XF2 on the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect execution means. Let it run. After that, the notice effect for the notice of the already-viewed feeling for the first or second time is ended.

  Note that, in the above example, the speed at which the physical strength value is reduced is described as two stages according to the presence or absence of continuous striking, but may be three stages or more according to the number of times the staging operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time. Good.

  According to the above processing, the button effect XF can be executed a plurality of times with the same content regardless of the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XF may be realized by another algorithm.

<Example 7 of notice of feeling already using button production>
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a flow in a case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XG as the effect element for the already-viewed notice and executes the button effect XA twice. FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the contents of the effect modes XG1 and XG2 and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XG.

  When the execution of the first button effect XG is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes an effect mode XG1 including a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player (S3901). In the example illustrated in FIG. 64, the effect mode XG1 is an effect mode in which an image of a treasure box is displayed, and a character and an image that prompt the user to press the effect operation button 24 are displayed. However, presentation mode XA1 may be another mode.

  After the effect XG1 is executed, if the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S3902: YES), the effect state XG1 and the effect mode XG1 are triggered by the effect operation button 24 being pressed. Executes a different effect mode XG2 (S3903). In the example shown in FIG. 64, effect mode XG2 is an effect mode in which a female character appears in a treasure chest. However, effect mode XG2 may be another mode. On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S3902: NO), the effect mode XG2 is not executed while the effect mode XG1 is executed.

  When the execution of the second button effect XG is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XG1 as in the case of the first button effect XG (S3904 or S3908). Then, if the production operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time after executing the production mode XG1, (S3905: YES or S3909: YES) is triggered by the production operation button 24 being pressed. And the effect mode XG2 is executed (S3906 or S3910). On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S3905: NO or S3909: NO), the effect mode XG2 is not executed while the effect mode XG1 is executed.

  Then, the pachinko machine 10 performs the effect mode XG2 in all of the button effects XG executed a plurality of times (two times in the above example) or the effect mode in all of the button effects XG executed multiple times. If XG2 has not been executed even once, a suggestion effect F indicating to the player that the button effect XG has been executed a plurality of times with the same content is executed (S3907 or S3911). In the example shown in FIG. 64, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to the player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect. On the other hand, if the same button button XG is not executed with the same content even once, the second button action XG is executed in the second button action XG despite the execution mode XG2 being executed. The effect mode XG2 is not executed in the second button effect XG when the effect mode XG2 is not executed in the first button effect XG, and the effect mode XG2 is not executed in the first button effect XG. In this case, a normal reach effect or the like is executed without executing the suggestion effect F.

  When the button effect XG is executed three or more times, the same control as that performed when the second button effect XG is executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestion effect F is executed after the end of the last button effect XG. What is necessary is just to judge.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the player performs the same input operation in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times, the button effect XG will be executed a plurality of times with the same content, and the same Can be given to the player that the button effect XG having the content of (1) has been executed a plurality of times. Further, when the button effect XG is executed a plurality of times with the same content, the suggestion effect F is executed, so that the player is made aware that the button effect XG having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. Can be performed, and the player can be convinced that the execution of the button effect XG having the same content a plurality of times has a special meaning.

  Further, when the player experiences the suggestion effect F after the button effect XG is executed a plurality of times with the same content, the player expects the suggestion effect F to be executed, and every time the button effect XG is executed, By performing the same input operation and operating the effect operation button 24 so that the button effect XG is executed with the same contents, the occurrence of the suggested effect F is expected. Therefore, the player's attention to the sequentially performed button effect XG can be appropriately increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed by the player within a predetermined time, the effect mode XG2 is changed by the effect operation button 24 being pressed. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the button effect XG, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player. However, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to execute the effect mode XG2 at a predetermined timing without being triggered by the effect operation button 24 being pressed.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the button effect XG as the effect element for the already-notified notice when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, and performs the button effect XG multiple times. In the case of execution, a time parameter indicating whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed within the allowable time is not displayed. The reason will be described. The player may press the effect operation button 24 at different timings in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times. Here, if the time parameter is temporarily displayed, the player recognizes that the staging operation buttons 24 have been pressed at different timings in each of the button stagings executed a plurality of times, and the button stagings have the same contents. May be executed a plurality of times, it may be difficult for the player to perceive a sense of sight as to the button effect executed a plurality of times. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time parameter is not displayed when the button effect is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, so that the player does not easily feel the already-viewed feeling. Can be suppressed. However, when the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect a plurality of times when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, A configuration for displaying parameters may be used.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. If it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, the button effect XG, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for occurrence of the perceived notice notice is determined to be the target of the jackpot lottery Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. XG may be executed a plurality of times.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XG is performed based on whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XG may be executed based on whether or not the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, such as the pressed time and the number of times, satisfies a predetermined operation condition. .

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XG will be described.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process when the button effect XG is executed as an effect element (advance effect) for the already-viewed notice. In step S4001, it is determined whether or not the first-time execution flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound-light-side RAM 94.

  If it is determined in step S4001 that the first execution completion flag is not stored (S4001: NO), that is, if the button effect XG has not been executed once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S4002, and the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means execute the effect mode XG1 described above. The effect mode XG1 includes a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4003.

  In step S4003, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S4003 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S4003: YES), the process proceeds to step S4004, where the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect execution means are described above. The effect mode XG2 is executed. After executing step S4004, the process proceeds to step S4005, and the button press flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. The button pressing flag is a flag for specifying in the sound light side MPU 92 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed when the first button effect XG is executed. After executing Step S4005, the process proceeds to Step S4007.

  If it is determined in step S4003 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S4003: NO), the flow advances to step S4006 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S4006 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S4006: NO), the process returns to step S4003, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S4006 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S4006: YES), that is, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S4004 and step S4005 without executing step S4004 and step S4005. The process proceeds to S4007.

  In step S4007, the first execution completion flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 94a of the RAM 94. After that, the process advances to step S4008 to store the suggested effect execution flag in the various flag storage areas 94a of the RAM 94, and ends the first button effect XG.

  When the button effect XG is executed a plurality of times after the previously-presented notice flag is stored, the same effect mode XG2 is executed in all of the button effects XG. Alternatively, it is a flag for the sound light side MPU 92 to specify that the effect mode XG2 has never been executed in all of the plurality of button effects XG.

  As described in the processing of each of the following steps, the suggested effect execution flag is set such that the effect mode XG2 is executed in the first button effect XG after the stored feeling notice flag is stored, and the second and subsequent times. If the effect mode XG2 has not been executed even once in the button effect XG, it is deleted. In addition, when the effect mode XG2 is not executed in the first button effect XG after the stored feeling notice flag is stored, even if the effect mode XG2 is executed once in the second and subsequent button effects XG, the suggested effect execution flag is stored. It is erased when XG2 is executed. That is, when the button effect XG is executed a plurality of times after the already-viewed notice flag is stored, the same effect mode XG2 is executed in all of the button effects XG, or the plurality of button effects XG are executed. If the effect mode XG2 has not been executed at all in all of the button effects XG, the suggested effect execution flag remains stored without being erased. In the present embodiment, when setting the content of the notice effect of the game times related to the hold information determined that the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice has been satisfied, it is determined whether or not the suggested effect execution flag is stored. Then, when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution flag is stored, the above-described suggestion effect F is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution flag is not stored, a normal reach effect or the like is executed without executing the suggestion effect F. Hereinafter, the description returns to the processing of each step in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S4001 that the first execution completed flag is stored (S4001: YES), that is, if the button effect XG has already been executed at least once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Proceeds to step S4009, and causes the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means to execute the effect mode XG1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4010.

  In step S4010, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S4010 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S4010: YES), the flow advances to step S4011, and the effect mode XG2 is applied to the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect execution means. Is executed. After that, the process advances to step S4012 to determine whether or not the button press flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light side RAM 94.

  If it is determined in step S4012 that the button press flag is stored (S4012: YES), the second and subsequent button effects XG are ended without deleting the suggested effect execution flag. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4012 that the button press flag is not stored (S4012: NO), the process proceeds to step S4015.

  In step S4015, if the suggested effect execution flag is stored, the suggested effect execution flag is deleted, and the second and subsequent button effects XG are ended. If the suggested effect execution flag is not stored, the second and subsequent button effects XG are terminated.

  If it is determined in step S4010 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S4010: NO), the flow advances to step S4013 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S4013 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S4013: NO), the process returns to step S4010, and determines whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S4013 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S4013: YES), that is, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S4014.

  In step S4014, it is determined whether or not the button press flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 94a of the sound light RAM 94. If it is determined in step S4014 that the button press flag is stored (S4014: YES), the process proceeds to step S4015, and if the suggested effect execution flag is stored, the suggested effect execution flag is deleted. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4014 that the button press flag is not stored (S4014: NO), the second and subsequent button effects XG are terminated without erasing the suggested effect execution flag.

  According to the above process, the suggestion effect F can be executed only when the button effect XG is executed a plurality of times with the same content. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XG may be realized by another algorithm.

<Example 8 of notice of feeling already using button effects>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart illustrating a flow in the case where the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect XH as the effect element for the already-viewed notice and executes the button effect XH twice. FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the contents of the effect modes XH1, XH2, XH3, and the suggestion effect F executed in the button effect XH.

  When starting the execution of the first button effect XH, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XH1 including the content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player (S4101). In the example shown in FIG. 67, the effect mode XH1 is an effect mode in which an image of a treasure box is displayed, and a character and an image that prompt the user to press the effect operation button 24 are displayed. However, effect mode XH1 may be another mode.

  After the effect XH1 is executed, if the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time (S4102: YES), the effect state XH1 and the effect mode XH1 are triggered by the press of the effect operation button 24. Executes a different effect mode XH2 (S4103). In the example shown in FIG. 67, the effect mode XH2 is an effect mode in which a female character appears in a treasure chest. However, effect mode XH2 may be another mode. On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S4102: NO), the effect XH3, which is different from the effect XH1 and the effect XH2, is executed upon elapse of the predetermined time (S4109). . In the example shown in FIG. 67, the effect mode XH3 is an effect mode in which a fish character carries away a treasure chest. However, effect mode XH3 may be another mode.

  When the execution of the second button effect XH is started, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the effect mode XH1 as in the case of the first button effect XH (S4104 or S4110). Then, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed within a predetermined time after executing the effect mode XH1 (S4105: YES or S4111: YES), it is triggered that the effect operation button 24 is pressed. The effect XH2 is executed (S4106 or S4112). On the other hand, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time (S4105: NO or S4111: NO), the effect mode XH3 is executed upon elapse of the predetermined time (S4107).

  Then, the pachinko machine 10 performs the effect mode XH2 in all of the button effects XH executed a plurality of times (two times in the above example), or the effect mode in all of the button effects XH executed multiple times. If XH3 has been executed, a suggestion effect F indicating to the player that the button effect XH has been executed a plurality of times with the same content is executed (S4108 or S4114). In the example illustrated in FIG. 67, the suggestion effect F is an effect in which a female character throws a message such as “Maybe dejab !?” to a player. However, the suggestion effect F may be another mode. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 10 executes another effect such as the above-described battle effect. On the other hand, when the button effect XH executed a plurality of times does not execute the same content even once, specifically, the effect mode XH2 is executed in the first button effect XH, but the second time. The effect mode XH3 is executed in the button effect XH, and the effect mode XH2 is executed in the second button effect XH despite the effect mode XH3 being executed in the first button effect XH. Does not execute the suggestion effect F, but executes a normal reach effect or the like.

  When the button effect XH is executed three times or more, the same control as that when the second button effect XH is executed is repeatedly executed, and the suggestion effect F is executed after the end of the last button effect XH. What is necessary is just to judge.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the player performs the same input operation in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times, the button effect XH will be executed a plurality of times with the same content, and the same Can be given to the player as if the button effect XH having the content of (1) was executed a plurality of times. Further, when the button effect XH is executed a plurality of times with the same content, the suggestion effect F is executed, so that the player is made aware that the button effect XH having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. And the player can be convinced that the execution of the button effect XH having the same content a plurality of times has a special meaning.

  Furthermore, when the player experiences the suggestion effect F after the button effect XH is executed a plurality of times with the same content, the player expects the suggestion effect F to be executed, and every time the button effect XH is executed, By performing the same input operation and operating the effect operation button 24 so that the button effect XH is executed with the same contents, the occurrence of the suggested effect F is expected. Therefore, the player's attention to the sequentially produced button effect XH can be appropriately increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed by the player within a predetermined period of time, the effect mode XH2 is triggered by the effect operation button 24 being pressed. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the button effect XH, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player. However, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to execute the effect mode XH2 at a predetermined timing without pressing the effect operation button 24 as a trigger.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the button effect XH as the effect element for the already-notified notice when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, and executes the button effect XH multiple times. In the case of execution, a time parameter indicating whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed within the allowable time is not displayed. The reason will be described. The player may press the effect operation button 24 at different timings in each of the button effects performed a plurality of times. Here, if the time parameter is temporarily displayed, the player recognizes that the staging operation buttons 24 have been pressed at different timings in each of the button stagings executed a plurality of times, and the button stagings have the same contents. May be executed a plurality of times, it may be difficult for the player to perceive a sense of sight as to the button effect executed a plurality of times. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time parameter is not displayed when the button effect is executed a plurality of times as the effect element for the already-viewed notice, so that the player does not easily feel the already-viewed feeling. Can be suppressed. However, when the pachinko machine 10 selects the button effect as the effect element for the already-notified notice and executes the button effect a plurality of times when the condition for generating the already-notified notice is satisfied, A configuration for displaying parameters may be used.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the condition for generating a perceived notice is satisfied before the hold information is subjected to the jackpot lottery and whether or not the perceived notice is generated. When it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, the button effect XH, which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, before the hold information determined to satisfy the condition for occurrence of the perceived notice prior to the target of the jackpot lottery Start running. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling over a plurality of game times. However, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the condition for generating the already-viewed notice is satisfied when the hold information is subjected to a jackpot lottery, and performs a button effect in one game round related to the hold information. XH may be executed a plurality of times.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XH is executed based on whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control of the effect mode executed in the button effect XH may be executed based on whether or not the operation mode of the input operation of the effect operation button 24, such as the pressed time and the number of times, satisfies a predetermined operation condition. .

  Further, in the above example, the effect operation button 24 has been described as an example of the operation accepting unit that accepts the input operation by the player, but the operation accepting unit is not limited to this. For example, as the operation accepting means, a stick or lever operated by the player to move back and forth or left and right, a button for detecting a hand held by the player, a touch sensor for detecting a hand approaching the liquid crystal screen, or the like may be employed. Can be. Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the button effect XH will be described.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed when the button effect XH is executed as an effect element (notification effect) for a feeling-of-view notice. In step S4201, it is determined whether or not the first-time execution flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 94a of the sound-light RAM 94.

  When it is determined in step S4201 that the first execution completed flag is not stored (S4201: NO), that is, when the button effect XH has not been executed even once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S4202, and the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means execute the effect mode XH1 described above. The effect mode XH1 includes a content indicating that the effect operation button 24 is pressed for the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4203.

  In step S4203, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S4203 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S4203: YES), the process proceeds to step S4204, in which the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means are described above. The effect mode XH2 is executed. After executing step S4204, the process proceeds to step S4205, and the button press flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light side RAM 94. The button press flag is a flag for specifying in the sound light side MPU 92 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed when the first button effect XH is executed. After executing Step S4205, the process proceeds to Step S4207.

  If it is determined in step S4203 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S4203: NO), the flow advances to step S4206 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S4206 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S4206: NO), the flow returns to step S4203, and it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S4206 that the predetermined time has elapsed (S4206: YES), that is, if the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S4207, and the symbol display as effect execution means is performed. The device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 execute the above-described effect mode XH3. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4208.

  In step S4208, the first execution completion flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 94a of the RAM 94. After that, the process advances to step S4209 to store the suggested effect execution flag in the various flag storage areas 94a of the RAM 94, and ends the first button effect XH.

  When the button effect XH is executed a plurality of times after the previously-presented notice flag is stored, the same effect mode XH2 is executed in all of the button effects XH. Alternatively, it is a flag for the sound light side MPU 92 to specify that the effect mode XH2 has never been executed in all of the plurality of button effects XH.

  As described in the processing of each of the following steps, the suggested effect execution flag is set such that, when the effect mode XH2 is executed in the first button effect XH after the sighted notice flag is stored, the suggested effect execution flag is set for the second and subsequent times. When the effect mode XH3 is executed even once in the button effect XH, the button effect XH is deleted. In addition, if the presentation effect execution flag is stored in the first button effect XH and the effect mode XH3 is executed after the visual feeling notice flag is stored, the effect mode XH2 is performed at least once in the second and subsequent button effects XH. Is deleted when is executed. That is, when the button effect XH is executed a plurality of times after the already-viewed notice flag is stored, when the same effect mode XH2 is executed in all of the button effects XH, or when the plurality of button effects XH are executed. When the same effect mode XH3 is executed in all of the button effects XH, the suggested effect execution flag remains stored without being erased. In the present embodiment, when setting the content of the notice effect of the game times related to the hold information determined that the occurrence condition of the already-viewed notice has been satisfied, it is determined whether or not the suggested effect execution flag is stored. Then, when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution flag is stored, the above-described suggestion effect F is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution flag is not stored, a normal reach effect or the like is executed without executing the suggestion effect F. Hereinafter, the description returns to the processing of each step in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S4201 that the first execution completed flag is stored (S4201: YES), that is, if the button effect XH has already been executed at least once after the already-viewed notice flag is stored. Proceeds to step S4210, and causes the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means to execute the effect mode XH1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4211.

  In step S4211, it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S4211 that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed (S4211: YES), the process proceeds to step S4212, where the effect display means XH2 is displayed on the symbol display device 41, the speaker 46, and the various lamps 47 as effect executing means. Is executed. After that, the process advances to step S4213 to determine whether or not the button press flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94.

  If it is determined in step S4213 that the button press flag is stored (S4213: YES), the second and subsequent button effects XH are ended without deleting the suggested effect execution flag. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4213 that the button press flag is not stored (S4213: NO), the process advances to step S4217.

  In step S4217, if the suggested effect execution flag is stored, the suggested effect execution flag is deleted, and the second and subsequent button effects XH are ended. If the suggested effect execution flag is not stored, the second and subsequent button effects XH are terminated.

  If it is determined in step S4211 that the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed (S4211: NO), the process advances to step S4214 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S4214 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S4214: NO), the flow returns to step S4211, and it is determined whether or not the effect operation button 24 has been pressed. That is, whether or not the effect operation button 24 is pressed is monitored until a predetermined time has elapsed. In step S4214, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S4214: YES), that is, when the effect operation button 24 has not been pressed within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S4215, and the symbol display as effect execution means is performed. The effect mode XH3 is executed by the device 41, the speaker 46 and the various lamps 47. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4216.

  In step S4216, it is determined whether the button press flag is stored in the various flag storage area 94a of the sound light RAM 94. If it is determined in step S4216 that the button press flag is stored (S4216: YES), the process proceeds to step S4217 described above, and if the suggested effect execution flag is stored, the suggested effect execution flag is deleted. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4216 that the button press flag is not stored (S4216: NO), the second and subsequent button effects XH are ended without erasing the suggested effect execution flag.

  According to the above processing, the suggestion effect F can be executed only when the button effect XH is executed a plurality of times with the same content. The processing described above is an example, and the processing of the button effect XH may be realized by another algorithm.

  According to the present embodiment described above, various expectations can be given to the player. In particular, if the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that at least two or more of the above-described button effects XA, XB, XC, XG, and XH can be selected as effect elements for the already-notified notice, the player can use the button effect. While paying attention to the effect mode performed in the effect, various predictions are made as to which type of button effect is being executed, and the generation of a suggested effect is expected. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved.

H. Eighth embodiment:
Next, an eighth embodiment will be described. The main difference between the present embodiment and the first to seventh embodiments is that a second starting port unit 200 including a second starting port is provided in the right area of the game area GA. The point is that a type of high frequency support mode is set. In the following description, the configuration of the second starting port unit 200 included in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment and the control related to the second starting port unit 200 will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration and processing as in the first to seventh embodiments will be omitted.

  FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram showing the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. In the present embodiment, as described above, the second starting port unit 200 including the second starting port is provided in the right area of the game area GA. In the present embodiment, all game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 81 at a predetermined or higher firing intensity are configured to enter the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200.

  FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the second starting port unit 200. The second opening unit 200 includes an opening 202 into which a game ball can enter, a route R1 provided on the left side downstream of the opening 202, and a route R2 provided on the right side downstream of the opening 202. An alternate distribution mechanism 204 is provided for alternately distributing the game balls that have entered the opening 202 into the left path R1 and the right path R2. A through gate 206 through which game balls can pass is provided downstream of the route R1, and an opening / closing ball device 208 is provided downstream of the through gate 206 and the route R2.

  The alternate distribution mechanism 204 is configured to distribute game balls that have entered the opening 202 to the route R1, and to distribute game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the route R1 to the route R2. Specifically, the alternating distribution mechanism 204 includes a central piece 204a formed in the center, a left piece 204b formed on the left of the central piece 204a, and a right piece formed on the right of the central piece 204a. There is provided a piece 204c and a rotation shaft 204d provided between the left piece 204b and the right piece 204c. An area sandwiched between the central piece 204a and the left piece 204b functions as a left holding section 204e for temporarily holding a game ball. The region sandwiched between the central piece 204a and the right piece 204c functions as a right holding section 204f for temporarily holding a game ball. The behavior of the alternate sorting mechanism 204 when the game ball reaches the alternate sorting mechanism 204 will be described later.

  The opening and closing ball input device 208 includes an opening and closing door 208b as an electric accessory that opens and closes forward and backward with respect to a lower rotation axis as a base point, and a second starting port 208a into which a game ball can enter is provided inside the opening and closing door 208b. Have. A guide path 208c that is inclined toward the second starting port 208a is provided inside the opening / closing door 208b, and a game ball that enters the inside of the opening / closing door 208b passes through the second path along the guiding path 208c. It is guided to the starting port 208a. The second starting port 208a has the same role as the second starting port 34 in the above embodiment. When the opening / closing door 208b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 208a. On the other hand, when the opening / closing door 208b is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 208a. That is, the opening / closing door 208b has a function of changing the state of the second start port 208a between a ball entry impossible state and a ball entry possible state. Note that, in normal times, the opening / closing door 208b is in a closed state, and the second starting port 208a is in a ball-inhibiting state.

  The through gate 206 has a through hole penetrating in the vertical direction. When the game ball passes through the through gate 206, the main controller 60 determines whether or not the above-mentioned opening / closing door 208b is to be opened to the open state by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 206 (the electric lottery). Object release lottery). As a result of the electric-power-operated goods opening lottery, when the winning of the opening / closing door 208b is changed to the open state, the main controller 60 displays the result of the electric-powered goods opening lottery on the general-purpose unit 38 and closes the open / close door 208b. Transition from the state to the open state.

  The route R1 is configured such that the distributed game balls can pass through the through gate 206, and the distributed game balls are in a state where the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball input device 208 is open. In this case, it is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 208a. In the present embodiment, a route R1x branched from the route R1 is provided, but the game balls distributed to the route R1 are configured to always pass through the through gate 206. However, as another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a game ball distributed to the route R1 does not pass through the through gate 206 but passes through the route R1x.

  The route R2 is configured such that the distributed game balls cannot pass through the through gate 206, and the distributed game balls are opened when the open / close door 208b of the open / close ball input device 208 is opened. In some cases, it is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 208a.

  In the present embodiment, after the game ball has passed through the through gate 206, the result of the electric accessory opening lottery executed when the game ball has passed through the through gate 206 is displayed by the general figure unit 38. (I.e., the fluctuation time from when the light-emitting display unit of the general-purpose unit 38 starts the fluctuation display to when the stop display corresponding to the result of the motorized character opening lottery) is performed, the game ball is set to the through gate. The time is set to be shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through 206 to when the game ball reaches the opening and closing ball input device 208. Specifically, in the present embodiment, since the time from when the game ball passes through the through gate 206 to when the game ball reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208 is about 0.2 seconds, the general drawing unit 38 is used. Is set to 0.05 seconds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the time from when the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38 to when the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball entry device 208 starts to transition from the closed state to the open state. There is no open waiting time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning in the electric accessory opening lottery is won, the opening / closing door 208b closes immediately after the change of the general figure unit 38 ends and the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general figure unit 38. The transition from the state to the open state will be started.

  However, strictly speaking, there is a time required for control from when the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38 to when the opening / closing door 208b starts transition from the closed state to the open state. . In the present embodiment, the time required for the control from the time when the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38 to the time when the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball entry device 208 starts the transition from the closed state to the open state. Is about 0.004 seconds. As described above, the main control device 60 determines that the electric power support process (FIG. 12: S407, FIG. 76 described later) in the normal process (FIG. 12) is performed for 0.004 seconds as described above. In the case of winning the electric accessory opening lottery and displaying the result of the election on the general-purpose unit 38 (S4520 in FIG. 76), the next tour executed in the cycle of 0.004 seconds is repeated. This is because the opening process of the opening / closing door 208b (FIG. 77: S4698) is executed in the electric utility opening / closing process (FIG. 76: S4522, FIG. 77 to be described later) of the electric role support process (FIG. 76). That is, in the present embodiment, the opening and closing of the game ball after passing through the through gate 206 is considered in consideration of the time required for control in addition to the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and the waiting time for opening the door 208b. The time until the opening / closing door 208b of the ball device 208 starts the transition from the closed state to the open state is from when the game ball passes through the through gate 206 to when the game ball reaches the opening / closing ball device 208. The time is shorter than the time.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through the through gate 206 and wins in the motor-operated item opening lottery, the main control device 60 causes the game ball that triggered the execution of the motor-operated item opening lottery to open and close. Prior to the timing of reaching the ball device 208, the open / close door 208b is changed from the closed state to the open state. As a result, the game ball that triggered the execution of the electric auditors goods opening lottery enters the second starting port 208a provided inside the opening / closing door 208b when winning the electric auditors goods opening lottery. Will do.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 has a first high frequency support mode and a second high frequency support mode as types of the high frequency support mode for controlling the opening / closing door 208b. In the first high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery is set to 100%, and the number of times the opening and closing door 208b is opened once and the opening time is 0 in the case of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery. .5 seconds. In the second high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery is set to 100%, and the number of times of opening and closing the opening / closing door 208b and the opening time in the case of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery are one. Set to 1 second. That is, the difference between the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode is the length of time for which the open / close door 208b maintains the open state after transitioning from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball firing mechanism. 81, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a differs in a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals.

  FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of the second start-up opening unit 200 when the first high-frequency support mode is being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 71, the game ball has a constant firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and has a strength of 0.6. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals.

  As shown in the state A1, when the game ball GB1 reaches the second starting port unit 200 and enters the inside of the second starting port unit 200 from the opening 202, it reaches the alternating distribution mechanism 204. In the example shown in the state A1, since the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is inclined rightward, the game ball that has reached the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is temporarily held by the left holding unit 204e. Then, the alternating distribution mechanism 204 is rotated about 90 degrees counterclockwise around the rotation axis 204d by the weight of the game ball GB1 held by the left holding section 204e, and becomes the state A2. .

  As shown in the state A2, when the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is tilted leftward, the game ball GB1 held in the left holding portion 204e falls from the left holding portion 204e and is distributed to the left route R1. . Thereafter, the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 passes through the through gate 206. When the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206, the main control device 60 executes an electric accessory opening lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the electric accessory opening lottery in the first high-frequency support mode is set to 100%. The opening / closing door 208b is set to open once and the opening time is set to 0.5 second. In addition, the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 for displaying the lottery result of the electric accessory opening lottery is set to 0.05 seconds. As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b is not provided, and the winning result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed on the general-purpose unit 38, and then the opening / closing ball input device 208 is opened. The time required for the control until the opening / closing door 208b starts transition to the open state is about 0.004 seconds. Therefore, the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball input device 208 transitions to the open state approximately 0.06 seconds after the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206, and maintains the open state for 0.5 seconds. As described above, in the present embodiment, the time from when a game ball passes through the through gate 206 to when the game ball reaches the opening and closing ball device 208 is about 0.2 seconds. At the timing when the passing game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, the opening / closing door 208b is in the open state, and the game ball GB1 enters the second starting port 208a. Thereafter, the game ball GB2 next to the game ball GB1 allocated to the route R1 enters the opening 202 and enters the state A3.

  As shown in the state A3, when the game ball GB2 next to the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 enters the opening 202, the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is in a state of being inclined to the left, so that the alternate The game ball GB2 that has reached the distribution mechanism 204 is temporarily held by the right holding unit 204f. Then, the alternating distribution mechanism 204 rotates clockwise (about 90 degrees) about the rotation axis 204d by the weight of the game ball GB2 held by the right holding section 204f, and enters the state A4.

  As shown in the state A4, when the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is tilted rightward, the game ball GB2 held in the right holding unit 204f drops from the right holding unit 204f and is distributed to the right route R2. . Thereafter, the game ball GB2 distributed to the route R2 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 208. Here, in the present embodiment, since the interval between the game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 81 is 0.6 seconds, the game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, and then the game ball GB2 is opened / closed. The interval until reaching the ball input device 208 is also about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, in the first high-frequency support mode of the present embodiment, at the timing when the game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing / ball entry device 208, the opening / closing door 208b is already in the closed state, so that the game ball GB2 is opened / closed. The ball cannot enter the second starting port 208a provided inside the device 208. Thereafter, the state becomes the state A1 again, and the states A1 to A4 are repeated.

  That is, in the first high-frequency support mode of the present embodiment, the game balls are continuously emitted at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity at which the game ball firing mechanism 81 can reach the second starting port unit 200. In the situation where the game ball GB1 that has been distributed to the route R1 and passed through the through gate 206 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 208, the opening / closing door 208b transitions to the open state and is distributed to the route R2. At the timing when the game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the closed state.

  FIG. 72 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the behavior of the second start-up opening unit 200 when the second high-frequency support mode is being executed. The states A1 to A3 in FIG. 72 are the same as the states A1 to A3 in FIG. 71 described above. However, in the second high frequency support mode, since the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b is set to 1.1 seconds, as shown in the state A4 in FIG. 72, the game ball GB1 next to the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1. At the timing when the game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208, the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball entry device 208 is maintained in an open state, and the game ball GB2 is a second start port provided inside the opening / closing door 208b. 208a will be entered.

  That is, in the second high-frequency support mode of the present embodiment, the game balls are continuously emitted at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity at which the game ball firing mechanism 81 can reach the second starting port unit 200. In the situation where the game ball GB1 that has been distributed to the first route and passed through the through gate 206 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208, the opening / closing door 208b transitions to the open state, and the second state is fired. The opening / closing door 208b is also kept open at the timing when the game ball GB2 allocated to the path reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208.

  FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table in the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. FIG. 73 also shows the type of the high-frequency support mode executed after the end of the open / close execution mode and the contents thereof for reference. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode are set as types of the high-frequency support modes to be executed after the end of the open / close execution mode. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls when the game balls enter the second starting port 208a is set to one.

  As shown in FIG. 73 (a), when the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 is won and the value of the big hit type counter C2 obtained is 0 to 9, 8R The mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, and shifts to the first high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 10 to 19, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R normal jackpot and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 20 to 24, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability change jackpot, and shifts to the second high frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 25 to 29, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R probability-change jackpot and shifts to the second high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  As shown in FIG. 73 (b), when the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 208a is won and the value of the obtained big hit type counter C2 is 0 to 5, 8R The mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, and shifts to the first high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 6 to 11, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R normal jackpot and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 12 to 20, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability-change jackpot and shifts to the second high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 21 to 29, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R probability-change jackpot, and shifts to the second high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, the game ball is fired in a situation where it is continuously fired at an interval of 0.6 seconds at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. The ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls is defined as the throwing rate, and the throwing rate when the i-th (i is an integer of 1 or more) high frequency support mode is executed is output. It is defined as a sphere Mi. Hereinafter, the pitching rate M1 when the first high frequency support mode is executed and the pitching rate M2 when the second high frequency support mode is executed will be described.

In the first high-frequency support mode, a situation in which game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. As described above, as described above, one game ball out of the two launched game balls enters the second starting port 208a of the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. Will be. Therefore, the pitching rate M1 when the first high frequency support mode is being executed is as follows.
M1 = 1/2 = 0.50

  Here, that the throwing rate is less than 1 means that the game ball is a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is continuous at 0.6 second intervals. Means that the number of game balls held by the player decreases in the situation where the player is firing. Therefore, in the first high frequency support mode, it means that the number of game balls held by the player decreases. Specifically, in the first high-frequency support mode, two game balls are fired in 1.2 seconds, and one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. , Every 1.2 seconds.

In the second high-frequency support mode, game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity at which the game ball firing mechanism 81 can reach the second starting port unit 200. As described above, of the two game balls that have been fired, two game balls enter the second starting port 208a of the opening / closing input device 208, and the two game balls are paid out as prize balls. Will be. Therefore, the pitching rate M2 in the case where the second high frequency support mode is being executed is as follows.
M2 = 2/2 = 1.00

  Here, the throwing rate of 1 means that the game ball is a predetermined firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is continuously at 0.6 second intervals. In the situation where the game is being fired, it means that the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Therefore, in the second high frequency support mode, it means that the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Specifically, in the second high-frequency support mode, two game balls are fired in 1.2 seconds and two game balls are paid out as prize balls. It will not increase or decrease.

  Also, the proportion of the i-th high-frequency support mode executed when the high-frequency support mode is executed by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 is defined as PAi. Then, the ratio PA1 in which the first high frequency support mode is executed and the ratio PA2 in which the second high frequency support mode is executed are as follows.

PA1 = number of jackpot type counters C2 (0-19) / number of jackpots to be transferred to the first high-frequency support mode after winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 Total number of values of type counter C2 = 20/30
PA2 = the number of jackpot type counters C2 (20 to 29) to be transferred to the second high frequency support mode after winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 / the jackpot Total number of values of type counter C2 = 10/30

  Further, if the total ball-out rate in the case where the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 and the high frequency support is executed is defined as the first overall ball-out rate T1. , The first overall pitch rate T1 can be defined by the following equation (1).

  In the above formula (1), n is the number of types of the high frequency support mode, and in the present embodiment, n = 2. Therefore, the first overall pitching rate T1 in the present embodiment is as follows.

T1 = M1 × PA1 + M2 × PA2
= 0.50 x (20/30) + 1.00 x (10/30) = 0.67

  That is, the first overall pitching rate T1 is the sum of the pitching rate of each high-frequency support mode executed based on the entry of game balls into the first starting port 33 multiplied by the execution rate, and It means the expected value of the sphere.

In addition, a ratio of the i-th high frequency support mode executed to the case where the high frequency support mode is executed by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 208a is defined as PBi. I do. Then, the ratio PB1 at which the first high-frequency support mode is executed and the ratio PB2 at which the second high-frequency support mode is executed are as follows.
PB1 = the number of jackpot type counters C2 (0 to 11) to be transferred to the first high-frequency support mode after winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 208a / the jackpot Total number of values of type counter C2 = 12/30
PB2 = the number of jackpot type counters C2 (12 to 29) / number of jackpots to be won in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 208a and to shift to the second high frequency support mode Total number of values of type counter C2 = 18/30

  Also, if the total ball-out rate in the case where the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 208a and the high-frequency support is executed is defined as the second overall ball-out rate T2, , The second overall pitch rate T2 can be defined by the following equation (2).

  In the above equation (2), n is the number of types of the high frequency support mode, and in the present embodiment, n = 2. Therefore, the second overall pitching rate T2 in the present embodiment is as follows.

T2 = M1 × PB1 + M2 × PB2
= 0.50 x (12/30) + 1.00 x (18/30) = 0.80

  In other words, the second overall pitching rate T2 is the sum of the pitching rate of each high-frequency support mode executed based on the entry of game balls into the second starting port 208a multiplied by the execution rate, and It means the expected value of the sphere.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, both the value of the first overall pitch rate T1 and the value of the second overall pitch rate T2 are 1 or less. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it means that the total number of game balls held by the player does not increase.

  Next, an example of a process executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, processes different from those in the first embodiment will be described, and description of the same processes will be omitted.

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a winning process for a start-up port executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the processing (FIG. 10) executed by main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described.

  In step S4306, the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment sets a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 70 to pay out one game ball. The processing in the other steps is the same as the processing (FIG. 10) executed by main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, and therefore the description is omitted.

  FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode, which is executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the processing (FIG. 19) executed by main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described.

  Main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the second high-frequency support flag in step S4404. As a result, after ending the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the probability change jackpot, the support mode shifts to the gaming state of the second high frequency support mode. The second high frequency support flag is used to determine whether or not the second high frequency support mode is being executed.

  Further, main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the first high frequency support flag in step S4407. As a result, after ending the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, the support mode shifts to the gaming state in which the first high-frequency support mode is set. The processing in each of the other steps is the same as the processing (FIG. 19) performed by main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted. The first high frequency support flag is used to determine whether or not the first high frequency support mode is being executed.

  FIG. 76 is a flowchart illustrating the electric role support processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the processing (FIG. 20) executed by main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described.

  The main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment performs an electric accessory opening lottery in step S4509. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery in the high-frequency support mode is set to 100%. Specifically, since the possible value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is 0 to 249, when the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is 0 to 249, the winning of the electric accessory opening lottery is won. . Also, "25" (that is, 0.05 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2 at the same time as the opening of the electric accessory.

  In addition, the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment stores the support winning flag and sets “1” in the second round counter area RC2 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 in step S4511. I do. This means that the number of times of opening and closing the opening / closing door 208b in the case of winning the electric accessory opening lottery during the high frequency support mode of the present embodiment is one. The processing in the other steps is the same as the processing (FIG. 20) executed by main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, and therefore the description is omitted.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the electric opening / closing processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. The main difference from the processing (FIG. 21) executed by the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is that a different opening time is set for each of the two types of high-frequency support modes. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  In step S4601, it is determined whether the opening / closing door 208b as the electric accessory is being opened. Whether or not the opening / closing door 208b is being opened is determined based on whether or not the electric accessory drive unit 34b is in a driving state. If it is determined that the door 208b is open (S4601: YES), the flow proceeds to step S4602.

  In step S4602, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0”. In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the duration of opening of the door 208b. In step S4602, when it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S4602: NO), the electric-power combination opening / closing processing ends as it is. That is, when the opening continuation time of the opening / closing door 208b has not ended, the present electric combination opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S4602 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S4602: YES), the flow advances to step S4603 to perform a closing process for controlling the opening / closing door 208b to a closed state. "25" (that is, 0.05 sec) is set in the 2-timer counter area T2. That is, when the second timer counter area T2 as a means for measuring the opening continuation time of the door 208b is "0", the door 208b is closed, and the second timer counter area T2 is now closed. Is used as a parameter for measuring the closing continuation time, and “25” is set in the second timer counter area T2. After executing Step S4603, the process proceeds to Step S4604.

  In step S4604, after subtracting 1 from the value of the second round counter area RC2, the process advances to step S4605 to determine whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. If it is determined in step S4605 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not “0” (S4605: NO), the present electrical hand opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4605 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0” (S4605: YES), the process advances to step S4606 to clear the supporting flag. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S4601 that the door 208b is not opening (S4601: NO), the process advances to step S4607 to determine whether the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the opening / closing door 208b. If it is determined in step S4607 that the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S4607: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4607 that the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S4607: YES), the flow advances to step S4608 to execute an opening process for controlling the opening and closing door 208b to an open state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4609.

  In step S4609, it is determined whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode. If it is determined that it is not in the open / close execution mode (S4609: NO), the process proceeds to step S4610 to determine whether or not it is the first high frequency support mode. Is determined.

  If it is determined in step S4610 that the current mode is the first high-frequency support mode (S4610: YES), the flow advances to step S4611 to set "250" (that is, 0.5 sec) in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4610 that it is not in the first high frequency support mode (S4610: NO), the process advances to step S4612 to determine whether it is in the second high frequency support mode.

  If it is determined in step S4612 that the current mode is the second high-frequency support mode (S4612: YES), the flow advances to step S4613 to set "550" (i.e., 1.1 sec) in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4609 that it is in the open / close execution mode (S4609: YES), or if it is determined in step S4612 that it is not in the second high-frequency support mode (S4612: NO), the process proceeds to step S4614. Then, “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 can pass through the through gate 206 and the second when the open / close door 208b is open. It is possible to enter the starting port 208a. On the other hand, the game ball GB2 arriving after the game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R2, so that it is impossible to pass through the through gate 206 and when the opening / closing door 208b is open, the second starting port 208a. It is possible to enter the ball. That is, of the two game balls GB1 and GB2, only the game ball GB1 can pass through the through gate 206, and each of the two game balls GB1 and GB2 enters the second starting port 208a. Whether or not the opening / closing door 208b is open at the timing when each of the two game balls GB1, GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208 is determined. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a is reduced while the number of game balls passing through the through gate 206 is one of the two game balls GB1 and GB2. It can be changed depending on the state of the door 208b.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main control device 60 executes the motor-driven accessory opening lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball GB1 through the through gate 206, and based on the result of the motor-operated object opening lottery. The door 208b is controlled. Since the game ball GB2 arriving after the game ball GB1 does not pass through the through gate 206, the main control device 60 sets the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing door 208b at the timing when each of the two game balls GB1 and GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208. Whether the state is set to the closed state or the open state, that is, whether each of the game balls GB1 and GB2 is made to enter the second starting port 208a is triggered by the passage of the game ball GB1 through the through gate 206. Is determined according to the result of the electric auditors character opening lottery executed and the type of the support mode. Therefore, the control of whether or not each of the two game balls GB1 and GB2 enters the second starting port 208a is controlled by a series of controls triggered by the passage of one game ball GB1 through the through gate 206. It can be realized by.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation time from when the light-emitting display unit of the general-purpose unit 38 starts the variable display to when the stop display corresponding to the result of the motor-powered object opening lottery is performed is determined by the electric-powered accessory. The time is set to be shorter than the time from when the first game ball GB1 that triggered the open lottery passes through the through gate 206 to when the game ball GB1 reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 208. Therefore, the general-purpose unit 38 can display the result of the lottery before the timing at which the game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 206 and triggered the lottery reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 208. Here, the main controller 60 starts the control based on the result of the lottery after the result of the lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38, so that the game passing through the through gate 206 and triggering the lottery is performed. The control based on the result of the lottery can be started before the timing at which the ball GB1 reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 208.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the light-emitting display unit of the general-purpose unit 38 starts changing display, the stop display corresponding to the winning result of the electric accessory opening lottery is performed, and the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball input device 208 is opened. During the time until the transition to the open state is started, after the first game ball GB1 that has triggered the opening of the electric accessory has passed through the through gate 206, the game ball GB1 is opened and closed. The time is set to be shorter than the time until 208. Therefore, main controller 60 can realize a high-frequency support mode in which opening / closing door 208b is open at the timing when game ball GB1 that has passed through through gate 206 reaches opening / closing ball input device 208.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main control device 60 changes the time length of maintaining the open state after the open / close door 208b changes from the closed state to the open state for each type of the high frequency support mode. Since the control is performed, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a of the two game balls GB1 and GB2 can be made different for each type of the high frequency support mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the game ball GB1 allocated to the route R1 enters the second starting port 208a, and the game ball GB2 arriving after the game ball GB1 does not enter the second starting port 208a. A first high-frequency support mode (ball pitch M1 = 0.50) and a second high-frequency support mode (ball pitch M2 = 1.00) in which both game balls GB1 and GB2 enter the second starting port 208a. ) Is realized. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a plurality of types of high-frequency support modes having different throwing rates, so that it is possible to add inflection to the game and improve the interest of the game.

I. Ninth embodiment:
Next, a ninth embodiment will be described. This embodiment is different from the eighth embodiment in that the configuration of the second starting port unit is different and that three types of high-frequency support modes are set. In the following description, the configuration of the second starting port unit 300 included in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment and the control related to the second starting port unit 300 will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration and processing as those in the first to eighth embodiments will be omitted.

  FIG. 78 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the second start-up port unit 300 provided in the pachinko machine of the ninth embodiment. The second starting port unit 300 includes an opening 302 into which a game ball can enter, a route R1 provided on the left side downstream of the opening 302, and a route R2 provided on the right side downstream of the opening 302. The game apparatus includes a first alternate distribution mechanism 304 for alternately distributing game balls entering the opening 302 into a left path R1 and a right path R2. The second starting port unit 300 further includes a second alternating distribution mechanism 305 provided downstream of the path R1, a path R11 provided downstream of the second alternating distribution mechanism 305, and a second alternating And a route R12 provided on the right side downstream of the minute mechanism 305. Downstream of the route R11, a through gate 306 through which game balls can pass is provided. Downstream of the through gate 306, the route R12, and the route R2, an opening / closing ball device 308 is provided.

  The first alternating distribution mechanism 304 is configured to distribute a game ball that has entered the opening 302 alternately to a left path R1 and a right path R2. Specifically, the alternating distribution mechanism 304 includes a central piece 304a formed in the center, a left piece 304b formed on the left of the central piece 304a, and a right piece formed on the right of the central piece 304a. There is provided a piece 304c and a rotating shaft 304d provided between the left piece 304b and the right piece 304c. An area sandwiched between the central piece 304a and the left piece 304b functions as a left holding section 304e for temporarily holding a game ball. The area sandwiched between the central piece 304a and the right piece 304c functions as a right holding unit 304f that temporarily holds the game ball. The behavior of the first alternating distribution mechanism 304 when the game ball arrives is the same as the behavior of the alternating distribution mechanism 204 described in the eighth embodiment.

  The second alternating distribution mechanism 305 is configured to distribute the game balls distributed to the route R1 alternately to a left route R11 and a right route R12. Specifically, the second alternating distribution mechanism 305 is formed at a center piece 305a formed at the center, a left piece 305b formed to the left of the center piece 305a, and a right piece at the center piece 305a. And a rotating shaft 305d provided between the left side piece 305b and the right side piece 305c. An area sandwiched between the central piece 305a and the left piece 305b functions as a left holding section 305e for temporarily holding a game ball. The region sandwiched between the central piece 305a and the right piece 305c functions as a right holding section 305f for temporarily holding a game ball. The behavior of the second alternate distribution mechanism 305 when the game ball arrives is the same as the behavior of the alternate distribution mechanism 204 described in the eighth embodiment.

  The opening and closing ball input device 308 includes an opening and closing door 308b that opens and closes forward and backward with a lower rotation axis as a base point, and includes a second starting port 308a into which a game ball can enter, inside the opening and closing door 308b. In addition, a guide path 308c that is inclined toward the second starting port 308a is provided inside the opening / closing door 308b, and a game ball that enters the inside of the opening / closing door 308b passes through the second path along the guiding path 308c. It is guided to the starting port 308a. The second starting port 308a has the same role as the second starting port 34 in the above embodiment. When the opening / closing door 308b is in the closed state, it is in a state where it is impossible for game balls to enter the second starting port 308a. On the other hand, when the opening / closing door 308b is in an open state, it is in a state where game balls can enter the second starting port 308a. That is, the opening / closing door 308b has a function of changing the state of the second starting port 308a between a ball entry impossible state and a ball entry possible state. Note that, in normal times, the opening / closing door 308b is in a closed state, and the second starting port 308a is in a ball-inhibited state.

  The through gate 306 has a through hole penetrating in the vertical direction. When the game ball passes through the through gate 306, the main controller 60 determines whether or not to shift the above-mentioned opening / closing door 308b to the open state in response to the passage of the game ball through the through gate 306 (the electric lottery). Object release lottery). As a result of the electric-power-operated-object opening lottery, when the winning operation is performed to shift the opening and closing door 308b to the open state, the main control device 60 displays the result of the electric-operated accessory opening lottery on the general-purpose unit 38 and closes the opening and closing door 308b. Transition from the state to the open state.

  The route R11 is configured such that the distributed game balls can pass through the through gate 306, and the distributed game balls are in a state where the opening / closing door 308b of the opening / closing ball-in device 308 is open. In this case, it is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 308a. In the present embodiment, a route R11x branched from the route R11 is provided, but the game balls distributed to the route R11 are configured to always pass through the through gate 306. However, as another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the game ball distributed to the route R11 does not pass through the through gate 306 but passes through the route R11x.

  The route R2 and the route R12 are configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the through gate 306, and the sorted game balls are placed on the opening / closing door 308b of the opening / closing ball input device 308. When it is in the open state, it is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 308a.

  In the present embodiment, after the game ball has passed through the through gate 306, the result of the electric accessory opening lottery executed when the game ball has passed through the through gate 306 is displayed by the general figure unit 38. (I.e., the fluctuating time from when the light-emitting display unit of the general-purpose unit 38 starts the fluctuating display to when the stop display corresponding to the result of the motorized character opening lottery is performed) is a time period in which the game ball is moved through the through gate. The time is set to be shorter than the time from when the game ball reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 308 after passing through 306. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the time from when the game ball passes through the through gate 306 to when the game ball reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 308 is about 0.2 seconds. Is set to 0.05 seconds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the time from when the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38 to when the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball entry device 208 starts to transition from the closed state to the open state. There is no open waiting time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning in the electric accessory opening lottery is won, the opening / closing door 208b closes immediately after the change of the general figure unit 38 ends and the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general figure unit 38. The transition from the state to the open state will be started.

  In this embodiment, similarly to the above-described eighth embodiment, the transition from the closed state to the open state is started after the opening / closing door 208b is changed from the closed state to the open state after the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38. There is a time required for control of about 0.004 seconds before the game is executed. However, in addition to the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b, the time required for the control is also considered. The time from when the ball passes through the through gate 306 to when the opening / closing door 308b of the opening / closing ball entry device 308 starts transitioning from the closed state to the open state is determined after the game ball passes through the through gate 306. The time is set to be shorter than the time required for the game ball to reach the opening / closing ball entry device 308.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the through gate 306 and wins in the motor-operated item opening lottery, the main controller 60 causes the game ball, which has triggered the execution of the motor-operated item opening lottery, to open and close. Prior to the timing of reaching the ball device 308, the door 308b is changed from the closed state to the open state. As a result, the game ball that has triggered the execution of the electric auditors goods opening lottery enters the second starting port 308a provided inside the opening / closing door 308b when the player wins the electric auditors goods opening lottery. Will do.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 has a first high-frequency support mode, a second high-frequency support mode, and a third high-frequency support mode as types of the high-frequency support modes for controlling the opening / closing door 308b. ing. In the first high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery is set to 100%. .5 seconds. In the second high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning in the electric auditors goods opening lottery is set to 100%. Set to 1 second. In the third high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning in the electric auditors goods opening lottery is set to 100%. .7 seconds. That is, the difference between the first to third high-frequency support modes is the length of time that the open / close door 308b maintains the open state after transitioning from the closed state to the open state.

  FIG. 79 is an explanatory diagram showing a trajectory of a game ball when the game ball enters the second starting port unit 300. When the first alternate distribution mechanism 304 provided in the second starting port unit 300 is inclined rightward and the second alternating distribution mechanism 305 is inclined rightward, the first alternate distribution mechanism 304 is inclined to the right. When the game ball GB1 enters from the opening 302, the game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 by the first alternating distribution mechanism 304 and is distributed to the route R11 by the second alternating distribution mechanism 305. As a result, the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 306 and enters the second starting port 308a provided inside the opening and closing door 308b when the opening and closing door 308b of the opening and closing ball entry device 308 is in the open state. Will be. That is, the trajectory of the game ball GB1 that has entered the first ball is the trajectory L1 shown in FIG.

  When the second game ball GB2 following the game ball GB1 enters from the opening 302, the game ball GB2 is distributed to the route R2 by the first alternating distribution mechanism 304. As a result, the game ball GB2 does not pass through the through gate 306 and reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 308. If the opening and closing door 308b of the opening and closing ball entry device 308 is in the open state, it is provided inside the opening and closing door 308b. The ball will enter the second starting port 308a. That is, the trajectory of the game ball GB2 that has entered the second ball is the trajectory L2 shown in FIG.

  When the third game ball GB3 following the game ball GB2 enters through the opening 302, the game ball GB3 is sorted to the route R1 by the first alternate sorting mechanism 304, and the route is set to the route R1 by the second alternate sorting mechanism 305. Assigned to R12. As a result, the game ball GB3 does not pass through the through gate 306 and reaches the ball-opening / closing apparatus 308. If the door 308b of the ball-opening / closing apparatus 308 is in the open state, the game ball GB3 is provided inside the door 308b. The ball will enter the second starting port 308a. That is, the trajectory of the game ball GB3 that has entered the third ball is the trajectory L3 shown in FIG.

  When the fourth game ball GB4 following the game ball GB3 enters through the opening 302, the game ball GB4 is distributed to the route R2 by the first alternate distribution mechanism 304. As a result, the game ball GB4 does not pass through the through gate 306 and reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 308. If the opening and closing door 308b of the opening and closing ball entry device 308 is in the open state, it is provided inside the opening and closing door 308b. The ball will enter the second starting port 308a. That is, the trajectory of the fourth game ball GB4 entered is the trajectory L4 shown in FIG.

  In a situation where the fifth game ball following the game ball GB4 enters the ball through the opening 302, the first alternate sorting mechanism 304 is inclined rightward, and the second alternate sorting mechanism 305 is It is in a state inclined to the right. Accordingly, the trajectory of the fifth game ball entered is the same as the trajectory L1 of the first game ball GB1 entered. That is, the second starting port unit 300 of the present embodiment returns to the original state when four game balls enter.

  Here, in a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 300 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, A case where the first to third high frequency support modes are being executed will be described.

  When the first high-frequency support mode is being executed, the probability of winning in the electric auditors character open lottery executed when the game ball has passed through the through gate 306 is set to 100%, and The number of times of opening and closing of the opening / closing door 308b in the case of winning in the accessory opening lottery is set to one, and the opening time is set to 0.5 seconds. Therefore, the opening / closing door 308b is open at the timing when the first game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 306 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 308, but the second to fourth game balls GB2 to GB4. Is in a closed state at the timing when the ball reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 308. As a result, when the first high-frequency support mode is executed, only the first game ball GB1 of the four game balls GB1 to GB4 is provided inside the opening / closing door 308b. The ball will enter the mouth 308a.

  When the second high-frequency support mode is being executed, the probability of winning in the electric auditors goods opening lottery executed when the game ball has passed through the through gate 306 is set to 100%, and The number of times of opening and closing of the opening and closing door 308b in the case of winning in the accessory opening lottery is set to one, and the opening time is set to 1.1 seconds. Therefore, the opening / closing door 308b is open at the timing when the first game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 306 reaches the opening / closing ball-in device 308 and the timing when the second game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball-in device 308. However, at the timing when the third and fourth game balls GB3 to GB4 reach the opening and closing ball entry device 308, they are closed. As a result, when the second high-frequency support mode is being executed, the first and second game balls GB1, GB2 of the four game balls GB1 to GB4 are provided inside the door 308b. The ball will enter the second starting port 308a.

  In the case where the third high frequency support mode is being executed, the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery executed when the game ball has passed through the through gate 306 is set to 100%. The number of times of opening and closing of the opening and closing door 308b in the case of winning in the accessory opening lottery is set to one, and the opening time is set to 1.7 seconds. Therefore, the opening / closing door 308b determines the timing at which the first game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 306 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 308, the timing at which the second game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 308, and the third timing. The game ball GB3 is in the open state at the timing of reaching the opening and closing ball-in device 308, but is in the closed state at the timing of the fourth game ball GB4 reaching the opening and closing ball-in device 308. As a result, when the third high frequency support mode is being executed, the first to third game balls GB1 to GB3 of the four game balls GB1 to GB4 are provided inside the door 308b. The ball will enter the second starting port 308a.

  FIG. 80 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table in the pachinko machine 10 of the ninth embodiment. In FIG. 80, the type of the high-frequency support mode executed after the end of the open / close execution mode and the contents thereof are also described for reference. As described above, in the present embodiment, the types of the high frequency support mode executed after the end of the open / close execution mode include the first high frequency support mode, the second high frequency support mode, and the third high frequency support mode. Is set. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls when the game balls enter the second starting port 308a is set to two.

  As shown in FIG. 80 (a), when the big hit lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 is won and the value of the big hit type counter C2 obtained is 0 to 9, 8R The mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, and shifts to the first high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 10 to 19, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R normal jackpot and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 20 to 24, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability change jackpot, and shifts to the second high frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 25 to 29, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R probability-change jackpot and shifts to the third high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  As shown in FIG. 80 (b), when the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 308a is won and the value of the obtained jackpot type counter C2 is 0 to 5, 8R The mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, and shifts to the first high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 6 to 11, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R normal jackpot and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 12 to 20, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability-change jackpot and shifts to the second high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 21 to 29, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R probability-change jackpot and shifts to the third high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, the game ball is fired in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at an interval of 0.6 seconds at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 300 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. The ratio of the number of paid out game balls to the number of game balls is defined as the throwing rate, and the throwing rate when the i-th (i is an integer of 1 or more) high frequency support mode is executed is output. It is defined as a sphere Mi. In the following, the pitching rate M1 when the first high frequency support mode is executed, the pitching rate M2 when the second high frequency support mode is executed, and the second high frequency support mode are executed. The pitching rate M3 in the case will be described.

In the first high-frequency support mode, a situation in which game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 300 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. Then, as described above, one of the four game balls fired enters the second starting port 308a of the opening / closing ball-in device 308, and two game balls are paid out as prize balls. Will be. Therefore, the pitching rate M1 when the first high frequency support mode is being executed is as follows.
M1 = 2/4 = 0.50

  Here, that the throwing rate is less than 1 means that the game ball is a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is continuous at 0.6 second intervals. Means that the number of game balls held by the player decreases in the situation where the player is firing. Therefore, in the first high frequency support mode, it means that the number of game balls held by the player decreases. Specifically, in the first high-frequency support mode, four game balls are fired in 2.4 seconds and two game balls are paid out as prize balls. , At a rate of two per 2.4 seconds (one per 1.2 seconds).

In the second high frequency support mode, a situation in which game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 300 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. As described above, two of the four game balls that have been fired enter the second starting port 308a of the opening and closing ball-entering device 308, and the four game balls are paid out as prize balls. Will be. Therefore, the pitching rate M2 in the case where the second high frequency support mode is being executed is as follows.
M2 = 4/4 = 1.00

  Here, the throwing rate of 1 means that the game ball is a predetermined firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is continuously at 0.6 second intervals. In the situation where the game is being fired, it means that the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Therefore, in the second high frequency support mode, it means that the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Specifically, in the second high-frequency support mode, four game balls are fired in 2.4 seconds and four game balls are paid out as prize balls. It will not increase or decrease.

In the third high-frequency support mode, a situation in which game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 300 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. Then, as described above, three of the four game balls that have been fired enter the second starting port 308a of the opening and closing ball-entering device 308, and six game balls are paid out as prize balls. Will be. Accordingly, the pitching rate M3 when the third high frequency support mode is being executed is as follows.
M3 = 6/4 = 1.50

  Here, the throwing rate exceeding 1 means that the game ball is a predetermined firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is continuously emitted at 0.6 second intervals. Means that the number of game balls on hand of the player increases. Therefore, in the third high frequency support mode, it means that the number of game balls held by the player increases. Specifically, in the third high frequency support mode, four game balls are fired in 2.4 seconds and six game balls are paid out as prize balls. , At a rate of two per 2.4 seconds (one per 1.2 seconds).

  In addition, the ratio of executing the i-th high-frequency support mode to the case where the high-frequency support mode is executed by winning a jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 is defined as PAi. I do. Then, the ratio PA1 at which the first high frequency support mode is executed, the ratio PA2 at which the second high frequency support mode is executed, and the ratio PA3 at which the third high frequency support mode is executed are as follows.

PA1 = number of jackpot type counters C2 (0-19) / number of jackpots to be transferred to the first high-frequency support mode after winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 Total number of values of type counter C2 = 20/30
PA2 = the number of jackpot type counters C2 (20 to 24) to be transferred to the second high frequency support mode after winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 / the jackpot Total number of values of type counter C2 = 5/30
PA3 = the number of jackpot type counters C2 (25 to 29) to be transferred to the third high frequency support mode after winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of game balls into the first starting port 33 / the jackpot Total number of values of type counter C2 = 5/30

  Further, if the total ball-out rate in the case where the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 and the high frequency support is executed is defined as a first overall ball-out rate T1. , The first overall pitch rate T1 can be defined by the following equation (3).

  In the above formula (3), n is the number of types of the high frequency support mode, and in the present embodiment, n = 3. Therefore, the first overall pitching rate T1 in the present embodiment is as follows.

T1 = M1 × PA1 + M2 × PA2 + M3 × PA3
= 0.50 × (20/30) + 1.00 × (5/30) + 1.50 × (5/30)
= 0.75

  That is, the first overall pitching rate T1 is the sum of the pitching rate of each high-frequency support mode executed based on the entry of game balls into the first starting port 33 multiplied by the execution rate, and It means the expected value of the sphere.

  Also, the ratio of the execution of the i-th high-frequency support mode to the execution of the high-frequency support mode by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 308a is defined as PBi. I do. Then, the ratio PB1 at which the first high frequency support mode is executed, the ratio PB2 at which the second high frequency support mode is executed, and the ratio PB3 at which the third high frequency support mode is executed are as follows.

PB1 = number of jackpot type counters C2 (0-11) / number of jackpots to be transferred to the first high-frequency support mode by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 308a Total number of values of type counter C2 = 12/30
PB2 = the number of jackpot type counters C2 (12 to 20) / number of jackpots to be won in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 308a and to shift to the second high frequency support mode. Total number of values of type counter C2 = 9/30
PB3 = number of jackpot type counters C2 (21 to 29) / number of jackpots to be transferred to the third high-frequency support mode by winning a jackpot lottery based on a game ball entering the second starting port 308a Total number of values of type counter C2 = 9/30

  Further, if the total ball-out rate in the case where the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 308a and the high-frequency support is executed is defined as a second overall ball-out rate T2, , The second overall pitching rate T2 can be defined by the following equation (4).

  In the above expression (4), n is the number of types of the high frequency support mode, and in the present embodiment, n = 3. Therefore, the second overall pitching rate T2 in the present embodiment is as follows.

T2 = M1 × PB1 + M2 × PB2 + M3 × PB3
= 0.50 × (12/30) + 1.00 × (6/30) + 1.50 × (6/30)
= 0.95

  That is, the second overall pitching rate T2 is the sum of the pitching rate of each high frequency support mode executed based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 308a multiplied by the execution rate, and It means the expected value of the sphere.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, although the third high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1 can be executed, the value of the first total pitching rate T1 and the value of the second total pitching rate T2 can be determined. Each of the values is 1 or less. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it means that the total number of game balls held by the player does not increase.

  Next, an example of a process executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, processes different from those in the eighth embodiment will be described, and description of the same processes will be omitted.

  FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing a winning process for a start-up opening executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the ninth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the processing (FIGS. 10 and 74) executed by the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the first and eighth embodiments will be described.

  In step S4706, the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment sets a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 70 to pay out two game balls. The processing in the other steps is the same as the processing (FIGS. 10 and 74) executed by the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the first and eighth embodiments, and thus the description is omitted.

  FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the ninth embodiment. The main difference from the processing (FIG. 75) executed by the main controller 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment is that the first to third high-frequency support modes corresponding to the three types of high-frequency support modes are respectively provided. The point is that the flag is stored. The first to third high-frequency support flags are used to determine whether the first to third high-frequency support modes are being executed, respectively. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  In step S4801, it is determined whether or not the RAM 64 stores a 16R probability change flag as a jackpot type flag.

  If it is determined in step S4801 that the 16R certain change flag is stored in the RAM 64 (S4801: YES), the flow advances to step S4802 to execute flag erasure processing. The flag erasing process is a process of erasing information for specifying a gaming state. Specifically, if the open / close execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, the first high frequency support flag, the second high frequency support flag, and the third high frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, If these flags are not stored, the state is maintained. After executing Step S4802, the process proceeds to Step S4803.

  In step S4803, the high probability mode flag is stored, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4804, where the third high frequency support flag is stored. As a result, after ending the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R probability change jackpot, the game state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / losing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the third high frequency support mode. Note that the high probability mode and the third high frequency support mode are maintained at least until a jackpot win occurs next time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4805.

  In step S4805, a high-probability mode command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the win / fail lottery mode is the high-probability mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. I do. After that, the process advances to step S4806 to transmit a third high frequency support command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the third high frequency support mode, to the sound emission control device 90. Set as a command to be sent. Thereafter, the shift processing at the end of the main open / close execution mode ends. The sound emission control device 90 that has received the third high-frequency support command starts control so as to execute an effect that suggests to the player that the support mode is the third high-frequency support mode. An effect that indicates that the support mode is the third high-frequency support mode is, for example, an effect that indicates that it is advantageous to the player even in a situation where the number of game balls is increasing and the jackpot is not easily won. Can be mentioned.

  If it is determined in step S4801 that the 16R probability change flag is not stored in the RAM 64 (S4801: NO), the process advances to step S4807 to determine whether the RAM 64 stores the 8R probability change flag as the jackpot type flag. judge. If it is determined in step S4807 that the 8R certain change flag is stored in the RAM 64 (S4807: YES), the flow advances to step S4808 to execute the flag erasure processing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4809.

  In step S4809, the high-probability mode flag is stored, and then the process proceeds to step S4810, where the second high-frequency support flag is stored. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability-change jackpot has been completed, the game state shifts to the gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the second high frequency support mode. It should be noted that the high probability mode and the second high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next big hit is won. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4811.

  In step S4811, a high-probability mode command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the win / fail lottery mode is the high-probability mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. I do. After that, the process advances to step S4812 to send a second high frequency support command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the second high frequency support mode, to the sound emission control device 90. Set as a command to be sent. Thereafter, the shift processing at the end of the main open / close execution mode ends. Note that the sound emission control device 90 that has received the second high frequency support command starts control to execute an effect indicating that the support mode is the second high frequency support mode. As an effect that suggests that the support mode is the second high-frequency support mode, for example, the game balls are not increasing or decreasing, and it is not disadvantageous for the player even in a situation where the jackpot is not easily won. Suggestive effects can be mentioned.

  If it is determined in step S4807 that the 8R certain change flag is not stored in the RAM 64 (S4807: NO), the process advances to step S4813 to execute the flag erasing process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4814.

  In step S4814, after storing the first high frequency support flag, the flow advances to step S4815 to set "100" in the number-of-games counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. The value set in the number-of-games counter area is a value indicating the number of games when the first high-frequency support mode is executed with the number of games limited. As a result, after ending the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, the game state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the first high frequency support mode. However, in this case, the first high frequency support mode ends after 100 game times have been executed, and thereafter, the first high frequency support mode returns to the normal gaming state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. Transition. After executing Step S4815, the process proceeds to Step S4816.

  In step S4816, the first high-frequency support command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the first high-frequency support mode, is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Set as command. Thereafter, the shift processing at the end of the main open / close execution mode ends. Note that the sound emission control device 90 that has received the first high-frequency support command starts control so as to execute an effect indicating to the player that the support mode is the first high-frequency support mode. Examples of the effect that suggests that the support mode is the first high-frequency support mode include, for example, an effect that suggests that the situation where the number of game balls is decreasing and the jackpot is not easily won is disadvantageous for the player. Can be.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the electric opening / closing processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the ninth embodiment. The main difference from the processing (FIG. 77) executed by the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment is that different opening times are set for the three types of high-frequency support modes. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  In step S4901, it is determined whether the opening / closing door 308b as the electric accessory is being opened. Whether or not the opening and closing door 308b is being opened is determined based on whether or not the electric accessory drive unit 34b is in a driving state. If it is determined that the door 308b is open (S4901: YES), the flow proceeds to step S4902.

  In step S4902, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0”. In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the duration of opening of the door 308b. If it is determined in step S4902 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S4902: NO), the main electric switch opening / closing process ends. That is, when the opening continuation time of the opening / closing door 308b has not ended, the electric-power combination opening / closing processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S4902 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0” (S4902: YES), the process advances to step S4903 to perform closing processing for controlling the opening and closing door 308b to be in the closed state. "25" (ie, 0.05 sec) is set in the 2-timer counter area T2. That is, when the second timer counter area T2 as a means for measuring the duration of opening of the door 308b is "0", the door 308b is closed, and the second timer counter area T2 is now closed. Is used as a parameter for measuring the closing continuation time, and "25" is set in the second timer counter area T2. After executing Step S4903, the process proceeds to Step S4904.

  In step S4904, after subtracting 1 from the value of the second round counter area RC2, the process advances to step S4905 to determine whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0". In step S4905, if it is determined that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not "0" (S4905: NO), the present electrical combination opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4905 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0” (S4905: YES), the flow advances to step S4906 to clear the supporting flag. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S4901 that the door 308b is not open (S4901: NO), the process advances to step S4907 to determine whether the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing continuation time of the door 308b. If it is determined in step S4907 that the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S4907: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4907 that the second timer counter area T2 is “0” (S4907: YES), the flow advances to step S4908 to execute an opening process for controlling the opening and closing door 308b to an open state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4909.

  In step S4909, it is determined whether the operation mode is the open / close execution mode. If it is determined that the operation mode is not the open / close execution mode (S4909: NO), the process proceeds to step S4910 to determine whether the mode is the first high-frequency support mode. Is determined.

  If it is determined in step S4910 that the current mode is the first high frequency support mode (S4910: YES), the flow advances to step S4911 to set "250" (that is, 0.5 sec) in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4910 that it is not in the first high-frequency support mode (S4910: NO), the flow advances to step S4912 to determine whether it is in the second high-frequency support mode.

  If it is determined in step S4912 that the current mode is the second high frequency support mode (S4912: YES), the flow advances to step S4913 to set "550" (i.e., 1.1 sec) in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4912 that the current mode is not the second high frequency support mode (S4912: NO), the process advances to step S4914 to determine whether the current mode is the third high frequency support mode.

  If it is determined in step S4914 that the current mode is the third high-frequency support mode (S4914: YES), the flow advances to step S4915 to set "850" (that is, 1.7 seconds) in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4909 that it is in the open / close execution mode (S4909: YES), or if it is determined in step S4914 that it is not in the third high-frequency support mode (S4914: NO), the process proceeds to step S4916. Then, “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first game ball GB1 assigned to the route R11 can pass through the through gate 306 and the open / close door 308b is in the open state. Can enter the second starting port 308a. On the other hand, the three game balls GB2, GB3, and GB4 arriving after the first game ball GB1 are distributed to the route R2 or the route R12, so that they cannot pass through the through gate 306 and open and close. When the door 308b is in the open state, it is possible to enter the second starting port 308a. That is, only the first game ball GB1 of the four game balls can pass through the through gate 306, and each of the four game balls is placed in the second starting port 308a. Whether or not to enter the ball depends on whether or not the opening and closing door 308b is open at the timing when each of the four game balls reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 308. Accordingly, while the number of game balls passing through the through gate 306 is one of the four game balls, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 308a changes depending on the state of the door 308b. Can be done.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the main control device 60 controls the opening / closing door 308b based on the result of the electric auditors product opening lottery executed when the game ball passes through the through gate 306. Since three game balls GB2, GB3, and GB4 arriving after the first game ball GB1 do not pass through the through gate 306, the main control device 60 sends the four game balls to the opening / closing ball device 308, respectively. The first game determines whether the state of the opening / closing door 308b at the timing that has been reached is a closed state or an open state, that is, whether or not each of the four game balls is to enter the second starting port 308a. The determination is made according to the result of the electric auditors product opening lottery executed when the ball GB1 passes through the through gate 306 and the type of the support mode. Therefore, the control of whether or not each of the four game balls enters the second starting port 308a is realized by a series of controls triggered by the passage of the first game ball GB1 through the through gate 306. can do.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation time from when the light-emitting display unit of the general-purpose unit 38 starts the variable display to when the stop display corresponding to the result of the motor-powered object opening lottery is performed is determined by the electric-powered accessory. The time is set to be shorter than the time from when the first game ball GB1 that triggered the open lottery passes through the through gate 206 to when the game ball GB1 reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 208. Therefore, before the timing at which the first game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 306 and triggered the lottery for opening the electric accessory, reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 308, the general figure unit 38 opens the electric accessory. The result of the lottery can be displayed. Here, the main controller 60 starts the control based on the result of the motorized character opening lottery after the result of the motorized character opening lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38, so that the main controller 60 passes through the through gate 306. Thus, before the timing when the first game ball GB1 that triggered the opening of the electrically-powered accessory reaches the opening / closing ball-in device 308, control based on the result of the electrically-driven accessory opening lottery can be started. As a result, the main control device 60 realizes the high-frequency support mode in which the opening and closing door 308b is open at the timing when the first game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 306 reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 308. Becomes possible.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main control device 60 changes the length of time for which the open / close door 208b maintains the open state after transitioning from the closed state to the open state for each type of the high frequency support mode. , The number of game balls entering the second starting port 308a among the four game balls GB1 to GB4 can be made different for each type of the high frequency support mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first game ball GB1 enters the second starting port 308a and the three game balls GB2, GB3, and GB4 that arrive after the game ball GB1 are the second starting ports. The first high-frequency support mode in which the ball does not enter the ball 308a (ball pitch M1 = 0.50), and the first and second game balls GB1, GB2 enter the second starting port 308a and become the third ball. And the fourth game balls GB3 and GB4 do not enter the second starting port 308a in the second high frequency support mode (ball pitch M2 = 1.00), and the first to third game balls GB1 and GB4. A third high-frequency support mode in which GB2 and GB3 enter the second starting port 308a and the fourth game ball GB4 does not enter the second starting port 308a (ball exit rate M3 = 1.50) is realized. Have been. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of high-frequency support modes with different throwing rates can be realized, so that the game can be given inflection and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the alternate sorting mechanism (the first alternate sorting mechanism 304 and the second alternate sorting mechanism 305) that alternately assigns the game ball to any one of the two routes has two stages. Is adopted, so that one game ball GB1 that has reached the second starting port unit 300 is distributed to the route R11 and three game balls GB1, GB2 that have reached after the game ball GB1. The function of distributing GB3 to routes (routes R2 and R12) different from route R11 can be realized with a simple configuration as compared with a configuration realized using electronic control or the like. In addition, as a configuration for realizing the function using electronic control or the like, for example, a structure in which the number of game balls reaching the second starting port unit 300 is measured using a counter or the like and driven by electric force And the like.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as a type of the high frequency support mode, a case where the third high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1 is executable, but the high frequency support mode is executed Since the pitching rate as a total (the first total pitching rate T1 and the second total pitching rate T2) is 1 or less, it is necessary to give the player an exhilaration feeling in the third high frequency support mode in which the number of game balls increases. By making the first overall pitch rate T1 and the second overall pitch rate T2 equal to or less than 1, it is possible to prevent the gambling spirit of the player from excessively increasing. As a result, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during the period in which the third high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1 is performed, the number of game balls held by the player increases. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an expectation that the third high-frequency support mode is desired to be continued for a long time. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the 16R probability change jackpot is won, after the open / close execution mode ends, the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery shifts to the high probability mode, and the third high frequency support mode is executed. Then, the high probability mode and the third high frequency support mode continue until the next jackpot lottery is won. In other words, since the high-probability mode does not end until the next big-hit lottery is won (so-called loop machine), it is guaranteed that the big-hit lottery will be won during the high-probability mode. The third high-frequency support mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued. Therefore, since the player is guaranteed to win the jackpot lottery during the high probability mode, the player is required to continue the third high frequency support mode for a long time without winning the jackpot lottery as long as possible. You will have a sense of expectation. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a new feeling of expectation that the third high frequency support mode should be continued for a long time without winning the jackpot lottery as long as possible during the high probability mode. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, in such a configuration, if the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the high probability mode is set low, the probability that the high probability mode and the third high frequency support mode continue for a long time increases. Therefore, the expected value of the number of game balls that can be increased in the third high frequency support mode can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case where a configuration (so-called special time machine (ST machine)) in which the high-probability mode and the third high-frequency support mode end after a predetermined number (for example, 120) of jackpots has been executed, Since the player wants to increase the number of game balls by continuing the third high-frequency support mode for as long as possible, the expectation that the player does not want to win the jackpot lottery in the game times shortly after shifting to the high probability mode However, before the high-probability mode ends, there is an expectation that the player wants to win the jackpot lottery.

  If the player wins the jackpot lottery just after the transition to the high-probability mode, the player feels disappointed that the third high-frequency support mode has ended in a short period of time. Therefore, before the high-probability mode ends, the user will be satisfied with winning the jackpot lottery. In addition, in the case where the jackpot lottery is won at the game time immediately before the end of the high probability mode, the player is able to continue the third high frequency support mode for a long period and greatly increase the number of game balls. You will have a satisfaction and a feeling that you won the jackpot lottery before the high probability mode ended. In other words, if the player wins the jackpot at the game time just before the high probability mode ends, the player can enjoy double satisfaction. Also, if the jackpot lottery is not won before the high-probability mode ends, the player is satisfied that the third high-frequency support mode has been continued for a long period, and the number of game balls has been significantly increased. On the other hand, while feeling high, you will feel disappointed that you did not win the jackpot lottery before the high probability mode ended. That is, since the complex inflection of the mental state in the high probability mode can be provided to the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, another example of the configuration of the second starting port unit will be described. As described below, various configurations can be adopted as the second starting port unit.

  FIG. 84 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing another example of the configuration of the second starting port unit. For reference, FIG. 84A schematically shows a second starting port unit 300 of the ninth embodiment. FIG. 84 shows the order and distribution of the game balls that have entered the second starting port unit.

  FIG. 84 (B) schematically shows a second starting port unit 300B as Example 1. The difference from the second starting port unit 300 of the ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 84 (A) is that the game balls distributed to the route R2 have the second starting port 308a even when the door 308b is open. Is configured so that it is impossible to enter the ball. More specifically, since the horizontal length of the opening and closing ball entry device 308 is short, the second and fourth game balls are independent of the mode of control of the opening and closing door 308b in each high-frequency support mode. Cannot enter the second starting port 308a. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls entering the second starting port 308a among the game balls entering the opening 302 of the second starting port unit 300.

  FIG. 84C schematically illustrates a second starting port unit 300C as Example 2. FIG. 85 shows a specific configuration of the second starting port unit 300C. The difference from the second starting port unit 300 of the ninth embodiment shown in FIGS. 84 (A) and 78 is that the route R2 and the route R12 join to form a single route. According to such a configuration, the size of the second starting port unit can be reduced, so that the mountability on the game board 30 can be improved.

  FIG. 84D schematically illustrates a second starting port unit 300D as Example 3. The difference from the second starting port unit 300 of the ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 84 (A) is that a third alternating distribution mechanism 305A is provided downstream of the second alternating distribution mechanism 305. is there. The third alternate distribution mechanism 305A distributes the game balls flowing down the route R11 alternately to the left route R111 and the right route R112.

  The route R111 is configured such that the distributed game balls pass through the through gate 306, and the distributed game balls are in the second state when the open / close door 308b of the open / close ball input device 308 is open. The starting port 308a is configured to be able to enter a ball. The route R112 is configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the through gate 306, and the sorted game balls are opened when the opening / closing door 308b of the opening / closing ball entry device 308 is opened. In some cases, it is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 308a.

  According to such a configuration, out of the eight game balls that have entered the opening 302 of the second starting port unit 300D, only one game ball passes through the through gate 306. In other words, after one game ball passes through the through gate 306, the subsequent seven game balls do not pass through the through gate 306, and the ninth game ball passes through the through gate 306 again. Therefore, by setting the opening time of the opening / closing door 308b to a different length for each high-frequency support mode, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 308a can be any one of one to eight. Can be set to a value. For example, when the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls (the number of prize balls) when one game ball enters the second starting port 308a is set to two, the following eight types of balls are provided. A high frequency support mode can be realized.

・ First high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 0.5 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 1/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 1 × 2 = 2 Increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, 6 game balls are reduced in 4.8 seconds. Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 2 / 8 = 0.25

・ Second high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 1.1 seconds Number of game balls entered / number of game balls fired: 2/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 2 × 2 = 4 increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, 4 game balls are reduced in 4.8 seconds Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 4 / 8 = 0.50

-Third high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 1.7 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 3/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × award ball number: 3 × 2 = 6 increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, 2 game balls are reduced in 4.8 seconds Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 6 / 8 = 0.75

・ 4th high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening and closing door 308b: 2.3 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 4/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of award balls: 4 × 2 = 8 game balls increase / decrease: no increase / decrease Ball-out rate: number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 8/8 = 1.00

・ Fifth high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 2.9 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 5/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 5 × 2 = 10 game balls increase / decrease: 8 game balls are fired, 2 game balls increase in 4.8 seconds. Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 10 / 8 = 1.25

・ The sixth high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 3.5 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 6/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 6 × 2 = 12 increase / decrease of game balls: 4 game balls increase in 4.8 seconds when 8 game balls are fired Ball rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 12 / 8 = 1.50

・ 7th high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 4.1 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 7/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 7 × 2 = 14 increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, 6 game balls increase in 4.8 seconds Ball rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 14 / 8 = 1.75

・ 8th high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 4.7 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 8/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 8 × 2 = 16 increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, 8 game balls increase in 4.8 seconds Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / Number of game balls fired = 16 / 8 = 2.00

  As described above, if the configuration of the second starting port unit 300D is adopted, the type of the high frequency support mode can be set in multiple stages. Further, if the alternate distribution mechanism is further configured in multiple stages, it is possible to further increase the number of game balls that do not pass through the through gate 306, and to set the type of the high frequency support mode in multiple stages. It becomes possible. In addition, when one game ball enters the second starting port 308a, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls (the number of prize balls) can be set to a value other than one or two. For example, when three prize balls are set in the above eight kinds of high frequency support modes, the respective high frequency support modes are as follows.

・ First high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 0.5 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 1/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 1 × 3 = 3 increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, 5 game balls are reduced in 4.8 seconds. Launch rate: number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 3 / 8 = 0.375

・ Second high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 1.1 seconds Number of game balls entered / number of game balls fired: 2/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 2 × 3 = 6 increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, 2 game balls are reduced in 4.8 seconds Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 6 / 8 = 0.75

-Third high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 1.7 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 3/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × award ball number: 3 × 3 = 9 increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired, one game ball is increased in 4.8 seconds. Throwout rate: number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 9 / 8 = 1.125

・ 4th high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening and closing door 308b: 2.3 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 4/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of award balls: 4 × 3 = 12 increase / decrease of game balls: 4 game balls increase in 4.8 seconds when 8 game balls are fired Ball rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 12 / 8 = 1.50

・ Fifth high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 2.9 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 5/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 5 × 3 = 15 Increase / decrease of game balls: 8 game balls are fired. 7 game balls increase in 4.8 seconds. Throwout rate: number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 15 / 8 = 1.875

・ The sixth high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 3.5 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 6/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 6 × 3 = 18 increase / decrease of game balls: increase of 10 game balls in 4.8 seconds when 8 game balls are fired Launch rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 18 / 8 = 2.25

・ 7th high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 4.1 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 7/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 7 × 3 = 21 game balls increase / decrease: 8 game balls are fired. 13 game balls increase in 4.8 seconds. Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 21 / 8 = 2.625

・ 8th high frequency support mode:
Opening time of the opening / closing door 308b: 4.7 seconds Number of game balls entering / number of game balls fired: 8/8 Number of game balls to be paid out = number of game balls entered × number of winning balls: 8 × 3 = 24 game balls increase / decrease: 8 game balls are fired, 16 game balls are increased in 4.8 seconds. Ball-out rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 24 / 8 = 3.00

  FIG. 84E schematically illustrates a second starting port unit 300E as Example 4. The difference from the second start-up opening unit 300D of Example 3 shown in FIG. 84 (D) is that game balls distributed to the route R2 enter the second start-up opening 308a even when the door 308b is open. The point is that it is configured to be impossible to ball. Specifically, since the horizontal length of the opening / closing ball entry device 308 is short, the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth thirteenth irrespective of the control mode of the opening / closing door 308b in each high-frequency support mode. The game ball cannot enter the second starting port 308a. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls entering the second starting port 308a among the game balls entering the opening 302 of the second starting port unit 300E.

  FIG. 84 (F) schematically illustrates a second starting port unit 300F as Example 5. The difference from the second start-up opening unit 300D of Example 3 shown in FIG. 84 (D) is that the route R2, the route R12, and the route R112 join to form a single route. According to such a configuration, the size of the second starting port unit can be reduced, so that the mountability on the game board 30 can be improved.

J. Tenth embodiment:
Next, a tenth embodiment will be described. The present embodiment includes the same second starting port unit 200 (FIG. 70) as the eighth embodiment. The difference from the eighth embodiment is that the mode of controlling the opening / closing door 208b is different. Hereinafter, a mode of control of the opening / closing door 208b will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration and processing as in the eighth embodiment will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, one type of high-frequency support mode is set, and two types of election in the case of winning the electric accessory opening lottery during the high-frequency support mode (the first type electrical opening and the (Two types of electric appliances open) are set. In addition, one type (third-type electric-commerce release) is set as the type of winning when the electric-power-operated-goods open lottery is won during the low-frequency support mode. The details of the mode of control of the opening / closing door 208b for each of the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and the winning type of the electric accessory opening lottery are as follows.

・ Electrical accessory opening lottery during high frequency support mode Fluctuating time of general figure unit 38: 0.05 seconds Winning probability: 100%
As a result of winning, the rate of being allocated to the first class electrical open: 50%
As a result of winning, the percentage that can be allocated to Type 2 Electric Utility Opening: 50%
-When the first-class electric utility is elected: Waiting time for opening of the open / close door 208b: 0.05 seconds Number of times the open / close door 208b is opened: 1 time Opening time of the open / close door 208b: 0.8 seconds-Second-class electric open Opening time of the opening / closing door 208b: 0.25 seconds Number of times the opening / closing door 208b is opened: 1 time Opening time of the opening / closing door 208b: 0.8 second

・ Electric accessory opening lottery during low frequency support mode Fluctuation time of general figure unit 38: 29.5 seconds Winning probability: 10%
As a result of winning, the percentage that can be allocated to Type 3 electric utility opening: 100%
-When the 3rd electrification opening is elected Opening time of the opening / closing door 208b: 0.25 seconds Number of times of opening of the opening / closing door 208b: 1 time Opening time of the opening / closing door 208b: 0.2 second

  In the above-described manner of controlling the opening / closing door 208b, the difference between the case where the first-class electric utility is elected and the case where the second-class electronic election is elected during the high-frequency support mode is described by the variable display of the general-purpose unit 38. This is the length of the opening standby time, which is the time from when the door stops to when the opening / closing door 208b starts to transition to the open state. As will be described later, the game ball is released by the game ball firing mechanism 81 at 0.6 second intervals. And the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a differs in a situation where the shooting balls are continuously fired. Note that the time of 0.8 seconds set as the opening time of the opening and closing door 208b is longer than 0.6 seconds which is the firing interval between the first game ball and the second game ball, and the first game is performed. This is a time shorter than 1.2 seconds, which is the firing interval between the ball and the third game ball.

  FIG. 86 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of the second start-up opening unit 200 in the case where the election for the first-class electric utility has been won. FIG. 87 is a timing chart showing the timing at which a game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and also shows the control mode of the opening / closing door 208b when the first-class electric utility is opened. In the example shown in FIGS. 86 and 87, the game ball has a certain firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, Fired continuously at 0.6 second intervals. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals.

  As shown in the state A1 of FIG. 86, when the game ball GB1 reaches the second starting port unit 200 and enters the inside of the second starting port unit 200 from the opening 202, it reaches the alternate sorting mechanism 204. In the example shown in the state A1, since the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is inclined rightward, the game ball that has reached the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is temporarily held by the left holding unit 204e. Then, the alternate distribution mechanism 204 rotates about 90 degrees counterclockwise around the rotation axis 204d counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball GB1 held by the left holding section 204e, and the state of FIG. A2.

  As shown in the state A2 of FIG. 86, when the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is tilted to the left, the game ball GB1 held in the left holding unit 204e falls from the left holding unit 204e, and the path R1 on the left. It is distributed to. Thereafter, the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 passes through the through gate 206. When the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206, the main control device 60 executes an electric accessory opening lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 during the high-frequency support mode is set to 0.05 seconds, and the probability of winning the electric accessory opening lottery in the high-frequency support mode. Is set to 100%. Then, in the case of winning the first type electric utility opening in the electric auditors goods opening lottery, the opening standby time of the opening and closing door 208b is 0.05 seconds, the number of times of opening and closing of the opening and closing door 208b is once, and the opening time is 0. Set to 8 seconds. In the present embodiment, as described later, when the main control device 60 determines that the opening standby time has elapsed (FIG. 91: S5123 described later), the main control device 60 starts the transition of the opening and closing door 208b to the open state. The processing to be performed is executed not in the electric-power opening / closing processing in the next tour executed in a cycle of 0.004 seconds, but in the electric-power opening / closing processing in the same tour (FIG. 91: S5124, FIG. 92 described later). For this reason, the time required for the control from the elapse of the opening standby time to the start of the transition of the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball entry device 208 to the open state is significantly shorter than 0.004 seconds. I have.

  Therefore, the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball input device 208 transitions to the open state about 0.1 second after the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206, and maintains the open state for 0.8 second (FIG. 87). As described above, in the present embodiment, the time from when a game ball passes through the through gate 206 to when the game ball reaches the opening and closing ball device 208 is about 0.2 seconds. At the timing when the passing game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, the opening / closing door 208b is in the open state, and the game ball GB1 enters the second starting port 208a. Thereafter, the game ball GB2 next to the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 enters the opening 202, and the state becomes A3 in FIG.

  As shown in the state A3 in FIG. 86, when the game ball GB2 next to the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 enters the opening 202, the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is in a state of being inclined to the left. Therefore, the game ball GB2 that has reached the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is temporarily held by the right holding unit 204f. Then, the alternating distribution mechanism 204 rotates about 90 degrees clockwise about the rotation axis 204d by the weight of the game ball GB2 held in the right holding section 204f, and the state A4 in FIG. It becomes.

  As shown in a state A4 in FIG. 86, when the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is tilted rightward, the game ball GB2 held in the right holding unit 204f falls from the right holding unit 204f, and the right route R2. It is distributed to. Thereafter, the game ball GB2 distributed to the route R2 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 208. Here, in the present embodiment, since the interval between the game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 81 is 0.6 seconds, the game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, and then the game ball GB2 is opened / closed. The interval until reaching the ball input device 208 is also about 0.6 seconds. Further, in the present embodiment, the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b is set to 0.8 seconds, so that the opening / closing door 208b is kept open even when the game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208. . As a result, the game ball GB2 enters the second starting port 208a provided inside the opening / closing entry device 208. After the game ball GB2 has entered the second starting port 208a, the door 208b is closed, and the state A1 is set again. Since the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b is set to 0.8 seconds, as shown in FIG. 87, the opening / closing door 208b is positioned before the game ball GB3 next to the game ball GB2 passes through the through gate 206. Then, it is closed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. In the case of winning the first-class electric utility opening in the motorized character opening lottery in the high frequency support mode, the timing at which the game ball GB1, which has triggered the motorized character opening lottery, reaches the opening / closing and entering ball device 208 The opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state, and the opening / closing door 208b maintains the open state at the timing when the game balls GB2 distributed to the route R2 reach the opening / closing ball entry device 208. As a result, both of the two game balls GB1 and GB2 enter the second starting port 208a.

  FIG. 88 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of the second start-up opening unit 200 in the case where the election for the second-class electric utility has been won. FIG. 89 is a timing chart showing the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and also shows the control mode of the opening / closing door 208b when the second electrification is opened. 88 and 89 is different from the examples shown in FIGS. 86 and 87 in that the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b is set to 0.25 seconds and the opening gate 208b passes through the through gate 206. The point is that the game ball GB1 does not enter the second starting port 208a. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  As shown in the state A1 of FIG. 88, when the game ball GB1 reaches the second starting port unit 200 and enters the inside of the second starting port unit 200 from the opening 202, it reaches the alternate sorting mechanism 204. In the example shown in the state A1, since the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is inclined rightward, the game ball that has reached the alternate sorting mechanism 204 is temporarily held by the left holding unit 204e. Then, the alternating distribution mechanism 204 is rotated about 90 degrees counterclockwise around the rotation axis 204d by the weight of the game ball GB1 held by the left holding section 204e, and becomes the state A2. .

  As shown in the state A2 of FIG. 88, when the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is tilted to the left, the game ball GB1 held by the left holding unit 204e falls from the left holding unit 204e, and the path R1 on the left. It is distributed to. Thereafter, the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 passes through the through gate 206. When the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206, the main control device 60 executes an electric accessory opening lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 during the high-frequency support mode is set to 0.05 seconds, and the probability of winning the electric accessory opening lottery in the high-frequency support mode. Is set to 100%. In the case of winning the first-class electric utility opening in the election for opening the electric accessory, the opening standby time of the opening and closing door 208b is 0.25 seconds, the number of times the opening and closing of the opening and closing door 208b is once, and the opening time is 0. Set to 8 seconds. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the time required for control from the elapse of the opening standby time to the start of the transition of the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball entry device 208 to the open state is 0.004. The time is much shorter than seconds.

  Therefore, the opening / closing door 208b of the opening / closing ball input device 208 transitions to the open state about 0.3 seconds after the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206, and maintains the open state for 0.8 seconds (FIG. 89). As described above, in the present embodiment, the time from when a game ball passes through the through gate 206 to when the game ball reaches the opening and closing ball entry device 208 is about 0.2 seconds. At the timing when the passing game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208, the opening / closing door 208b is kept in a closed state, and the game ball GB1 does not enter the second starting port 208a, and is opened and closed. Pass 208. Thereafter, the game ball GB2 next to the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 enters the opening 202, and the state becomes A3 in FIG.

  As shown in a state A3 of FIG. 88, when the game ball GB2 next to the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 enters the opening 202, the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is in a state of being inclined to the left. Therefore, the game ball GB2 that has reached the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is temporarily held by the right holding unit 204f. Then, the alternating distribution mechanism 204 rotates clockwise (about 90 degrees) about the rotation axis 204d by the weight of the game ball GB2 held by the right holding section 204f, and enters the state A4.

  As shown in a state A4 in FIG. 88, when the alternate distribution mechanism 204 is inclined rightward, the game ball GB2 held in the right holding unit 204f falls from the right holding unit 204f, and the right route R2. It is distributed to. Thereafter, the game ball GB2 distributed to the route R2 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 208. Here, in the present embodiment, since the interval between the game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 81 is 0.6 seconds, the game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, and then the game ball GB2 is opened / closed. The interval until reaching the ball input device 208 is also about 0.6 seconds. Further, in the present embodiment, since the opening standby time of the opening and closing door 208b is set to 0.25 seconds, the opening and closing door 208b is in the open state at the timing when the game ball GB2 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 208. . As a result, the game ball GB2 enters the second starting port 208a provided inside the opening / closing entry device 208. After the game ball GB2 has entered the second starting port 208a, the door 208b is closed, and the state A1 is set again. Since the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b is set to 0.8 seconds, the opening / closing door 208b is moved before the game ball GB3 next to the game ball GB2 passes through the through gate 206 as shown in FIG. Then, it is closed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 200 by the game ball firing mechanism 81. In the case of winning the second-class electric utility opening in the motorized character opening lottery in the high-frequency support mode, the timing at which the game ball GB1 that triggered the electric powered object opening lottery reaches the opening and closing ball-in device 208 The opening / closing door 208b keeps the closed state, and at the timing when the game ball GB2 distributed to the route R2 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208, the opening / closing door 208b is in the open state. As a result, one of the two game balls GB1 and GB2 enters the second start port 208a.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by changing the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b, the second waiting time per 1.2 seconds (FIGS. 87 and 89) from when the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206 is changed. The number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a can be changed.

  Note that, in the case of winning the third type electric utility opening in the electric accessory opening lottery in the low frequency support mode, the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 is 29.5 seconds, and the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b is 0. Since this is set to 25 seconds, the opening / closing door 208b transitions to the open state after the game ball GB1 and the game ball GB2 pass through the opening / closing ball input device 208. That is, in the case of winning the third type electric utility opening in the electric accessory opening lottery in the low frequency support mode, both the game ball GB1 and the game ball GB2 do not enter the second starting port 208a.

  Next, an example of a process executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, processes different from those in the eighth embodiment will be described, and description of the same processes will be omitted.

  FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode, which is executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the tenth embodiment. The main difference from the process (FIG. 75) executed by the main controller 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment is that the high-frequency support mode includes only one type of high-frequency support mode. The point is that the type is not set. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  Main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment stores a high frequency support flag in step S5004. As a result, after ending the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the probability change jackpot, the support mode shifts to the gaming state in which the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. Further, main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment stores a high frequency support flag in step S5007. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot is completed, the game mode shifts to the gaming state in which the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. The processing in the other steps is the same as the processing (FIG. 75) executed by main controller 60 of pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 91 is a flow chart showing the electronic support process executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the tenth embodiment. The main difference from the process (FIG. 76) executed by the main control device 60 of the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment is that the opening wait time corresponding to the type of opening of the electric winning elected in the electric auditors thing opening lottery is set. The point to set. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  In step S5101, it is determined whether support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the supported flag is stored in the supported flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64. If it is determined in step S5101 that the support flag is not stored (S5101: NO), the process advances to step S5102.

  In step S5102, it is determined whether the support winning flag is stored in the support winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64. The support winning flag is a flag that is stored when the electrification release is won in the electric auditors character opening lottery, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored. If it is determined in step S5102 that the support winning flag is not stored (S5102: NO), the process advances to step S5103.

  In step S5103, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. The count value set in the second timer counter area T2 is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec.

  If it is determined in step S5103 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S5103: NO), the present electrical role support process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S5103: YES), the process proceeds to step S5104.

  In step S5104, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the variable display of the symbol in the ordinary figure unit 38. If it is determined in step S5104 that it is the end timing of the variable display (S5104: YES), the process advances to step S5105 to set the out-of-range display, and then terminates the present electrical role support process. By setting the out-of-view display, the variation display of the symbol in the ordinary figure unit 38 is terminated in a state where the out-of-view display is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5104 that the timing is not the end timing of the variable display (S5104: NO), the process proceeds to step S5106.

  In step S5106, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of reserved items SN is greater than “0”. In step S5106, when it is determined that the value of the number of reserved items SN is “0” (S5106: NO), the present electrical role support process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5106 that the value of the number of retained items SN is greater than “0” (S5106: YES), the process advances to step S5107.

  In step S5107, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode. Thereafter, the process advances to step S5108 to determine whether the mode is the high-frequency support mode. If it is not the opening / closing execution mode in step S5107 (S5107: NO), and if the high frequency support mode is in step S5108 (S5108: YES), the flow proceeds to step S5109 to perform the electric accessory opening lottery. Specifically, the value stored in the electric winning holding area 64c is shifted to the lottery execution area, and the value of the lottery execution area is compared with the electric auditors goods opening lottery table for the high frequency support mode. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the motor-powered object opening lottery in the high-frequency support mode is set to 100%, the rate of being allocated to the first-class electric utility opening is 50%, and the second-class electric utility opening is set. The distribution ratio is set to 50%. Specifically, since the possible value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is 0 to 249, if the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 shifted to the lottery execution area is 0 to 124, In the case where the election for opening the first electric role is won and the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is 125 to 249, the election for opening the second electric winning is won. Then, after the electric accessory opening lottery is executed, "25" (that is, 0.05 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. The second timer counter area T2 is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5110.

  In step S5110, it is determined whether or not the result of the electrically-powered object opening lottery in step S5109 is a winning of the electric opening (support winning). In step S5110, if it is determined that the result of the electric auditors goods opening lottery is a support win (S5110: YES), the process proceeds to step S5111, where a support win flag is stored and provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. "1" is set to the second round counter area RC2. In the present embodiment, if the first election opening is elected as a result of the electrification opening lottery during the high-frequency support mode, the first election winning flag is stored, and the second election opening is stored. When the winning is achieved, the second type support winning flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5112. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5110 that the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is not a support winning (S5110: NO), the process proceeds to step S5112 without executing the process of step S5111.

  In step S5112, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode. If it is determined in step S5112 that the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode (S5112: YES), the process proceeds to step S5113. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5112 that the winning / rejection lottery mode is not the low probability mode (S5112: NO), the present electric power support process ends.

  In step S5113, it is determined whether or not the number-of-games counter area is “0”. In the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode, the game number counter is decremented by one each time one game is completed. If it is determined in step S5113 that the number-of-games counter area is not “0” (S5113: NO), the power-supply support process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5113 that the number-of-games counter area is "0", the flow advances to step S5114 to clear the high frequency support flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5115.

  In step S5115, the low-frequency support command, which is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. I do. Thereafter, the processing for supporting the electric role is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S5107 that the mode is the open / close execution mode (S5107: YES), or if it is determined in step S5118 that the mode is not the high-frequency support mode (S5108: NO), the process proceeds to step S5116 to open the electric accessory. I do. More specifically, the value stored in the electrical winning holding area 64c is shifted, and the value of the lottery execution area is compared with the motorized accessory opening lottery table for the low frequency support mode. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the motor-driven accessory opening lottery in the high-frequency support mode is set to 10%, and the ratio of being assigned to the third-class electronic opening is set to 100%. Specifically, since the possible value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is 0 to 249, if the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 shifted to the lottery execution area is 0 to 24, You will be elected to open three electric utilities. Further, after the electric accessory opening lottery is executed, “14750” (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the second timer counter area T2. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5117.

  In step S5117, it is determined whether or not the result of the electrically-powered object opening lottery in step S5116 is winning (support winning) for opening the electric utility. If it is determined in step S5117 that the support has not been won (S5117: NO), the power-supply-support process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5117 that the support has been won (S5117: YES), the flow advances to step S5118 to store the support win flag and set "1" in the second round counter area RC2. The processing for this electric role support ends.

  If it is determined in step S5102 that the support winning flag is stored (S5102: YES), the process advances to step S5119 to determine whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. In step S5119, if it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S5119: NO), the symbol in the general-purpose unit 38 is being displayed in a fluctuating manner. To end. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5119 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0” (S5119: YES), the process proceeds to step S5120.

  In step S5120, a hit display corresponding to the type of election opening that has been won is set. As a result, the variation display of the symbol in the ordinary symbol unit 38 is ended, and the symbol corresponding to the type of the hit display is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5121.

  In step S5121, an open standby time corresponding to the elected electrical open type is set. Specifically, when the first-class electric utility is elected, “25” (that is, 0.05 sec) is set in the open standby time timer counter area Tw, and the second-type electric utility is opened or the third-type electric utility is opened. When the opening is won, "125" (that is, 0.25 sec) is set in the opening standby time timer counter area Tw. The open standby time timer counter area Tw is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing is started. After that, the process advances to step S5122 to store the supporting flag and delete the support winning flag. After that, the electric-power support process ends.

  If it is determined in step S5101 that the support flag is stored (S5101: YES), the process advances to step S5123 to determine whether the opening standby time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the open standby time timer counter area Tw is “0”. If it is determined in step S5123 that the value of the opening standby time timer counter area Tw is “0” (S5123: YES), the process advances to step S5124 to control the opening and closing of the opening / closing door 208b as the electric accessory. Executes the electronic opening / closing process. The details of the electrical opening / closing process will be described later. After that, the electric-power support process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5123 that the value of the open standby time timer counter area Tw is not “0” (S5123: NO), the electric power support processing ends without executing the electric power opening / closing processing. I do.

  FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing the electric opening / closing processing executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the tenth embodiment. The main difference from the processing (FIG. 77) executed by the main controller 60 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment is that, when the election is released during the high-frequency support mode, the elected election Regardless of the type of opening, the opening time of the opening and closing door 208b is set to 0.8 seconds, and the opening time of the opening and closing door 208b is set to 0.2 seconds when the electrification is elected in the low frequency support mode. Is set to Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  In step S5201, it is determined whether the opening / closing door 208b as the electric accessory is being opened. Whether or not the opening / closing door 208b is being opened is determined based on whether or not the electric accessory drive unit 34b is in a driving state. If it is determined that the door 208b is open (S5201: YES), the process proceeds to step S5202.

  In step S5202, it is determined whether the value of the second timer counter area T2 is “0”. In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the duration of opening of the door 208b. In step S5202, when it is determined that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S5202: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing process ends as it is. That is, when the opening continuation time of the opening / closing door 208b has not ended, the present electric combination opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S5202 that the value of the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S5202: YES), the flow advances to step S5203 to perform a closing process for controlling the opening and closing door 208b to a closed state. "25" (that is, 0.05 sec) is set in the 2-timer counter area T2. In addition, the value of the second timer counter area T2 set in step S5203 is such that when the opening / closing door 208b as the electric accessory is opened a plurality of times in one winning of the electric accessory opening lottery, the opening / closing door 208b is opened. It means the time length (interval) from the closing to the next opening, and is the last transition from the open state to the closed state of the opening / closing door 208b triggered by one winning of the electric accessory opening lottery. In this case, it means the length of time to wait from when the opening / closing door 208b closes until the next electric accessory opening lottery is executed. After executing Step S5203, the process proceeds to Step S5204.

  In step S5204, after subtracting 1 from the value of the second round counter area RC2, the process advances to step S5205 to determine whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0". In step S5205, when it is determined that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not "0" (S5205: NO), the present electrical hand opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5205 that the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0" (S5205: YES), the flow advances to step S5206 to clear the supporting flag. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  If it is determined in step S5201 that the door 208b is not being opened (S5201: NO), the process advances to step S5207 to determine whether or not the second timer counter area T2 is "0". In this case, the second timer counter area T2 is used as a parameter for measuring the closing duration of the opening / closing door 208b. In step S5207, when it is determined that the second timer counter area T2 is not "0" (S5207: NO), the electric-power-operated opening / closing processing ends as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5207 that the second timer counter area T2 is "0" (S5207: YES), the process advances to step S5208 to execute an opening process for controlling the opening / closing door 208b to the open state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5209.

  In step S5209, it is determined whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode. If it is determined that it is not in the open / close execution mode (S5209: NO), the process proceeds to step S5210 to determine whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode. Is determined.

  If it is determined in step S5210 that the current mode is the high-frequency support mode (S5210: YES), the process proceeds to step S5211, and “400” (ie, 0.8 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5210 that it is not in the high-frequency support mode (S5210: NO), and if it is determined in step S5209 that it is in the open / close execution mode (S5209: YES), the process proceeds to step S5212. Then, “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the second timer counter area T2. After that, the main electric switch opening / closing process ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the above-described eighth embodiment are obtained, and the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206 by changing the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b. It is possible to change the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a per 1.2 seconds (FIGS. 87 and 89) from the start. Therefore, intonation can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the present embodiment, even when the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b is set to the same length (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment), if the length of the opening standby time is changed. Since the number of gaming balls entering the second starting port 208a can be changed, the degree of freedom in designing a gaming machine can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, even when the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 is set to the same length (0.05 seconds in the present embodiment) during the high-frequency support mode, the opening / closing door 208b Is set to a plurality of lengths (0.05 seconds and 0.25 seconds in this embodiment) so that the opening / closing door 208b is opened from the closed state after the game ball passes through the through gate 206. The time until the transition to the state is started (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be set to a plurality of lengths. That is, according to the present embodiment, the time from when the result of the electric accessory opening lottery is displayed by the general-purpose unit 38 to when the opening / closing door 208b starts transition from the closed state to the open state (opening of the opening / closing door 208b). By changing the standby time, the time from when the game ball passes through the through gate 206 to when the opening / closing door 208b starts transitioning from the closed state to the open state (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening / closing door 208b) Waiting time for opening) can be changed, and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a can be changed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during the high-frequency support mode, the main control device 60 controls the fluctuating time of the general-purpose unit 38 so that the game ball GB1 is opened and closed after the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206. The time is set shorter than the time required to reach the ball device 208. Therefore, before the timing at which the game ball GB1 which has passed through the through gate 206 and which triggered the opening of the motorized accessory through the through gate 206 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208, the general figure unit 38 determines the result of the motorized accessory opening lottery. It can be displayed. As a result, the main control device 60 sets the gaming ball GB1 after the result of displaying the electric accessory opening lottery by the general-purpose unit 38 and passing through the through gate 206 to trigger the electric accessory opening lottery. It is possible to execute a control to start the transition from the closed state to the open state of the open / close door 208b (control in the case where the first-class electric win is opened) before the timing when the vehicle reaches the open / close ball input device 208. Become. Therefore, the game ball GB1 (the game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 206 and has been the trigger of the electric accessory opening lottery) that triggered the transition of the opening / closing door 208b to the open state enters the second starting port 208a. Control can be performed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the first-class electric utility is opened (FIGS. 86 and 87), the main control device 60 sets the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b to 0.05 second. At the timing when the game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 206 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state, and the game ball GB1 enters the second starting port 208a. On the other hand, in the case where the election to open the second-class electric utility has been won (FIGS. 88 and 89), the main controller 60 sets the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b to 0.25 seconds, so that the vehicle passes through the through gate 206. At the timing when the game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208, the opening / closing door 208b has not yet transitioned to the open state, and the game ball GB1 does not enter the second starting port 208a. That is, according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a can be changed by changing the opening standby time, so that intonation can be added to the game, and Amusement can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b is set based on the type of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery in the high-frequency support mode. However, the opening / closing door 208b is set based on other factors. A configuration may be adopted in which the opening standby time of 208b is set. For example, in a configuration in which a plurality of types of support modes can be executed, the configuration may be such that the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b is set to a different length for each type of support mode. In addition, the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b may be set to a different length for each type of the jackpot lottery mode (low-probability mode and high-probability mode). Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a random number counter for setting the opening standby time is provided, and the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b is set based on the value of the obtained random number counter. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won, in a predetermined number of game times after the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the winning is completed, the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b based on the type that has won the jackpot lottery. May be set.

  In the present embodiment, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a is changed by changing the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b. By doing so, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a may be changed. Further, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a may be changed by changing both the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b. Further, by changing the opening time of the opening and closing door 208b in addition to the opening standby time of the opening and closing door 208b and the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a is changed. It may be.

  Further, the configuration in which the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a is changed by changing the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b is described in the second starting port units 300, 300B to 300B in the ninth embodiment. It may be applied to 300F (FIGS. 78, 84 and 85).

K. Eleventh embodiment:
Next, an eleventh embodiment will be described. This embodiment includes the same second starting port unit 200 (FIG. 70) as the tenth embodiment. The difference from the tenth embodiment is that the mode of controlling the open / close door 208b is different. Hereinafter, a mode of control of the opening / closing door 208b will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration and processing as in the tenth embodiment will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, three types of high-frequency support modes are set, and one type (first-type electronic role opening) is set when the winning of the electric accessory opening lottery is performed during the high-frequency support mode. Have been. In addition, in the case of winning the electric accessory opening lottery during the low frequency support mode, one type of winning (second type electronic opening) is set. The details of the mode of control of the opening / closing door 208b for each of the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and the winning type of the electric accessory opening lottery are as follows.

・ Electrical accessory opening lottery during the first high frequency support mode Variation time of general figure unit 38: 0.05 seconds Winning probability: 100%
As a result of winning, the percentage that is allocated to the first class electrical open: 100%
-When the first-class electric utility is elected: Waiting time for opening the door 208b: 0.95 seconds Number of times the door 208b is opened: once Opening time for the door 208b: 0.8 second

・ Electrical accessory opening lottery during the 2nd high frequency support mode Fluctuation time of general figure unit 38: 0.05 seconds Winning probability: 100%
As a result of winning, the percentage that is allocated to the first class electrical open: 100%
When the first electrification is elected Open waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b: 0.25 seconds Number of opening times of the opening / closing door 208b: 1 time Opening time of the opening / closing door 208b: 0.8 second

・ Electric accessory opening lottery during the 3rd high frequency support mode Fluctuating time of general figure unit 38: 0.05 seconds Winning probability: 100%
As a result of winning, the percentage that is allocated to the first class electrical open: 100%
When the first electrification is opened: Opening time of the open / close door 208b: 0.05 seconds Number of times the open / close door 208b is opened: 1 time Opening time of the open / close door 208b: 0.8 seconds

・ Electric accessory opening lottery during low frequency support mode Fluctuation time of general figure unit 38: 0.05 seconds Winning probability: 10%
As a result of winning, the percentage that can be allocated to Type 2 Electric Utility Opening: 100%
When the second electrification is elected Open waiting time of the door 208b: 0.35 seconds Number of times the door 208b is opened: once Opening time of the door 208b: 0.2 seconds

  In the control mode of the opening / closing door 208b described above, the difference between the three high-frequency support modes is the time from when the fluctuation display of the general-purpose unit 38 stops to when the opening / closing door 208b starts transition to the open state. This is the length of the open standby time, and as will be described later, the game balls that enter the second start port 208a in a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals by the game ball firing mechanism 81. The numbers are different. Note that the time of 0.8 seconds set as the opening time of the opening and closing door 208b is longer than 0.6 seconds which is the firing interval between the first game ball and the second game ball, and the first game is performed. This is a time shorter than 1.2 seconds, which is the firing interval between the ball and the third game ball.

  FIG. 93 is a timing chart showing the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and also shows the control mode of the opening / closing door 208b in the first high-frequency support mode. In the example shown in FIG. 93, the game ball has a constant firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is 0.6 mm. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals. The game ball that has entered the opening 202 is alternately distributed to the route R1 or the route R2. The behavior when the game balls are sorted is the same as in FIG. 71. However, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door 208b and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a are different.

  As shown in FIG. 93, in the first high-frequency support mode of the present embodiment, when the first game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 and passes through the through gate 206, the variation display of the general figure unit 38 starts. . After elapse of 0.05 seconds as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and 0.95 seconds as the opening standby time, the opening / closing door 208b transits to the open state and maintains the open state for 0.8 seconds.

  The first game ball GB1 and the second game ball GB2 pass through the closed door 208b for 0.10 seconds until the door 208b transitions to the open state. Then, the third game ball GB3 passes through the through gate 206 and enters the second start port 208a because the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state at the timing of reaching the opening / closing ball entry device 208. I do. At the timing when the game ball GB3 passes through the through gate 206, the opening / closing door 208b is in the open state, so that the fluctuation display of the general-purpose unit 38 is not started and is suspended.

  Then, when 0.8 seconds have elapsed and the opening / closing door 208b transitions to the closed state, the fluctuation display of the reserved general-purpose unit 38 starts. As can be understood from FIG. 93, the fourth game ball GB4 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208 0.2 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display of the ordinary figure unit 38. This relationship is the same as the relationship in which the first game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208 0.2 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display of the ordinary figure unit 38. Therefore, the relationship that only the game ball GB3 among the game balls GB1 to GB3 enters the second start port 208a continues even after the game ball GB4. The first high-frequency support mode of the present embodiment described above is summarized as follows. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls when the game balls enter the second starting port 208a is set to two.

・ First high frequency support mode:
Number of game balls entered / Number of game balls fired: 1/3 Number of game balls paid out = Number of game balls entered x Number of award balls: 1 x 2 = 2 Increase / decrease of game balls: 3 The number of game balls is reduced by one in 1.8 seconds when the number of game balls is fired. Launch rate: The number of game balls to be paid out / the number of game balls fired = 2/3 = 0.67

  FIG. 94 is a timing chart showing the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and also shows the control mode of the opening / closing door 208b in the second high-frequency support mode. In the example shown in FIG. 94, the game ball has a constant firing strength that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is 0.6 mm. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals. The game ball that has entered the opening 202 is alternately distributed to the route R1 or the route R2. The behavior when the game balls are sorted is the same as in FIG. 71. However, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door 208b and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a are different.

  As shown in FIG. 94, in the second high frequency support mode of the present embodiment, when the first game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 and passes through the through gate 206, the variation display of the general figure unit 38 starts. . After elapse of 0.05 seconds as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and 0.25 seconds as the opening standby time, the opening / closing door 208b transits to the open state, and maintains the open state for 0.8 seconds.

  The first game ball GB1 passes through the closed door 208b for 0.30 seconds until the door 208b transitions to the open state. The second game ball GB2 enters the second start port 208a because the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state at the timing when the second game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208. The behavior of the third and subsequent game balls is a repetition of the behavior of the first game ball GB1 and the behavior of the second game ball GB2, and a description thereof will be omitted. The second high frequency support mode of the present embodiment described above is summarized as follows.

・ Second high frequency support mode:
Number of game balls entered / Number of game balls fired: 1/2 Number of game balls paid out = Number of game balls entered x Number of award balls: 1 x 2 = 2 Increase / decrease of game balls: Increase / decrease None Launch rate: number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 2/2 = 1.00

  FIG. 95 is a timing chart showing the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and also shows the control mode of the opening / closing door 208b in the third high-frequency support mode. In the example shown in FIG. 95, the game ball has a constant firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is 0.6 mm. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals. The game ball that has entered the opening 202 is alternately distributed to the route R1 or the route R2. The behavior when the game balls are sorted is the same as in FIG. 71. However, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door 208b and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a are different.

  As shown in FIG. 95, in the third high frequency support mode of the present embodiment, when the first game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 and passes through the through gate 206, the variation display of the general figure unit 38 starts. . When 0.05 seconds as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and 0.05 seconds as the opening standby time elapse, the opening / closing door 208b transits to the open state, and maintains the open state for 0.8 seconds.

  The first game ball GB1 and the second game ball GB2 enter the second start port 208a because the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state at the timing when the ball reaches the opening / closing apparatus 208. The behavior of the third and subsequent game balls is a repetition of the behavior of the first game ball GB1 and the behavior of the second game ball GB2, and a description thereof will be omitted. The third high frequency support mode of the present embodiment described above is summarized as follows.

-Third high frequency support mode:
Number of game balls entered / Number of game balls fired: 2/2 Number of paid out game balls = Number of game balls entered × Number of prize balls: 2 × 2 = 4 Increase / decrease of game balls: 2 The number of game balls increased by 2 in 1.2 seconds when the number of game balls is fired. Launch rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of fired game balls = 4/2 = 2.00

  FIG. 96 is a timing chart showing the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and also shows a control mode of the opening / closing door 208b in the low frequency support mode. In the example shown in FIG. 96, the game ball has a constant firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and is 0.6 mm. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals. The game ball that has entered the opening 202 is alternately distributed to the route R1 or the route R2. The behavior when the game balls are sorted is the same as in FIG. 71. However, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door 208b and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a are different.

  As shown in FIG. 96, in the low frequency support mode of the present embodiment, when the first game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 and passes through the through gate 206, the variation display of the general figure unit 38 starts. When 0.05 seconds as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and 0.35 seconds as the opening standby time elapse, the opening / closing door 208b transits to the open state with a probability of 10%, and changes the open state to 0.2%. Hold for seconds. In the following, a case will be described in which a second type electrification is won with a probability of 10%.

  The first game ball GB1 passes through the closed door 208b for 0.40 seconds until the door 208b transitions to the open state. At the timing when the second game ball GB2 arrives at the opening / closing ball input device 208, the opening / closing door 208b has already transitioned to the closed state, and therefore does not enter the second start port 208a, and thus is closed. 208b. The behavior of the third and subsequent game balls is a repetition of the behavior of the first game ball GB1 and the behavior of the second game ball GB2, and a description thereof will be omitted. The low-frequency support mode of the present embodiment described above is summarized as follows.

・ Low frequency support mode:
Number of game balls entered / Number of game balls fired: 0/2 Number of game balls to be paid out = Number of game balls entered × Number of award balls: 0 × 2 = 0 = 0 Increase / decrease of game balls: 2 The number of game balls is reduced by 2 in 1.2 seconds when the number of game balls is fired. Launch rate: The number of game balls to be paid out / the number of game balls fired = 0/2/2 = 0

  FIG. 97 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table in the pachinko machine 10 of the eleventh embodiment. In FIG. 97, the type of the high-frequency support mode executed after the end of the open / close execution mode and the contents thereof are also described for reference. As described above, in the present embodiment, the types of the high frequency support mode executed after the end of the open / close execution mode include the first high frequency support mode, the second high frequency support mode, and the third high frequency support mode. Is set.

  As shown in FIG. 97 (a), if the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 0 to 15 by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 and the obtained value is 0 to 15, the sorting is performed. The result is 4R normal jackpot A, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 4R normal jackpot, and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. When the value of the obtained jackpot type counter C2 is 16 to 19, the distribution result is 4R normal jackpot B, and the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 4R normal jackpot, and after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, 3 Shift to the high frequency support mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 20 to 29, the distribution result is an 8R probability change jackpot, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability change jackpot. Move to high frequency support mode.

  As shown in FIG. 97 (b), if the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 0 to 5 by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 208a, the sorting is performed. The result is 4R normal jackpot A, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 4R normal jackpot, and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. When the value of the obtained jackpot type counter C2 is 6 to 11, the distribution result is 4R normal jackpot B, and the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 4R normal jackpot, and after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, 3 Shift to the high frequency support mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 12 to 20, the result of the distribution is an 8R probability-change jackpot, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability-change jackpot, and the second Move to high frequency support mode. When the value of the acquired jackpot type counter C2 is 21 to 29, the distribution result is a 16R probability-change jackpot, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R probability-change jackpot, and the second time after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. Move to high frequency support mode.

  The high-frequency support mode, which is shifted after the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is executed without winning the jackpot lottery. , Shift to low frequency support mode. In addition, the high-frequency support mode, which shifts after the end of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the probability change jackpot, continues without ending until the next jackpot lottery is won. In addition, the high-probability mode, which shifts after the end of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the probability change jackpot, continues without ending until the next jackpot lottery is won.

  Further, the first overall pitching rate T1 and the second overall pitching rate T2 in the present embodiment are as follows.

T1 = M1 × PA1 + M2 × PA2 + M3 × PA3
= 0.67 × (16/30) + 1.00 × (10/30) + 2.00 × (4/30) = 0.96
T2 = M1 × PB1 + M2 × PB2 + M3 × PB3
= 0.67 × (6/30) + 1.00 × (18/30) + 2.00 × (6/30) = 0.83

  As described above, in the present embodiment, both the value of the first overall pitch rate T1 and the value of the second overall pitch rate T2 are 1 or less. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it means that the total number of game balls held by the player does not increase.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by changing the opening standby time, the first high-frequency support mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1 and the second high-frequency support mode in which the pitching rate is 1 Since the mode and the third high-frequency support mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1 can be executed, it is possible to add inflection to the game and improve the interest of the game. Further, according to the present embodiment, even when the time during which the open / close door 208b maintains the open state is set to the same length (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment), the length of the open standby time is reduced. If changed, the above-mentioned three high-frequency support modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the first high-frequency support in which the throwing rate is less than 1 is provided by the second starting port unit 200 (FIG. 70) having a simple configuration using only one alternate distribution mechanism 204. A mode, a second high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1 can be executed. That is, three high-frequency support modes are executed as compared with a configuration in which the three high-frequency support modes are executed by the second starting port unit 300 (FIG. 78) including two alternate distribution mechanisms 304 and 305. Since this mechanism can be realized in a space-saving manner, the gaming area can be effectively utilized, for example, by placing another accessory in an empty gaming area.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is 4R normal jackpot A, the high probability mode is not started, but the first high frequency support mode is started. When the first high-frequency support mode is started, the entry of game balls into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the jackpot lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the first high-frequency support mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. The first high frequency support mode ends when the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches a specified number (100 times) without the result of the jackpot lottery becoming a jackpot. Therefore, before the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the specified number and the first high-frequency support mode ends, the player plays the game while expecting the jackpot lottery to be a jackpot. In addition, the player plays the game while expecting a big hit in a jackpot lottery as early as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls in hand.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery results in an 8R probability-change jackpot, the high probability mode is started and the second high frequency support mode is started. When the high probability mode is started, the probability that the result of the jackpot is a jackpot is improved. Further, when the second high frequency support mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the jackpot lottery is promoted. Also, since the pitching rate in the second high frequency support mode is 1, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Then, the high probability mode is continued at least until the result of the jackpot is a jackpot (various jackpots). Further, the second high frequency support mode is continued until the result of the jackpot lottery becomes a jackpot (various jackpots). Therefore, since the high-probability mode and the second high-frequency support mode continue until the jackpot becomes a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, the player expects that the result of the jackpot lottery will be the 8R probability variable jackpot and the high probability mode will continue. While playing the game. Further, since the number of game balls on hand does not increase or decrease, the player can concentrate his or her mind on the type of the result when the result of the jackpot lottery becomes a jackpot.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is the 4R regular jackpot, the high probability mode is not started, but the third high frequency support mode is started. When the third high frequency support mode is started, the entry of game balls into the entry section is promoted, and the execution of the jackpot lottery is promoted. Further, since the pitching rate in the third high frequency support mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. The third high frequency support mode ends when the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches a specified number (100 times) without the result of the jackpot lottery becoming a jackpot. Therefore, the player can continue the third high-frequency support mode until immediately before the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the specified number and increase the number of game balls on hand, but before the third high-frequency support mode ends. By the time you play the game, expecting the jackpot lottery results to be a jackpot. Then, even if the result of the jackpot lottery does not become a jackpot until the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the prescribed number (100 times), the player can set the third high frequency support mode in which the number of game balls increases. Satisfaction that the longest period has been maintained can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to create a new game property of effectively giving the player various expectations by effectively using the three control modes. Can be planned. Further, according to the present embodiment, even in the same 4R normal jackpot, it is possible to add inflection to the game by providing a difference in the high-frequency support mode to be shifted after the end of the open / close execution mode.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a reach, a longer fluctuating time is set as the fluctuating time of the special figure unit 37 than when the result of the jackpot lottery is out. You. During the period in which the third high-frequency support mode is being executed, the greater the number of times that the result of the jackpot lottery has reached the reach, that is, the greater the number of times that a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37, The time required for the number of executions of the jackpot lottery (game times) to reach the specified number of times 100 increases. As a result, the period during which the third high-frequency support is continued also becomes longer, and the period during which the number of game balls held by the player increases also becomes longer. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the period in which the third high-frequency support mode is executed, a new gaming property is created in which the number of game balls increases as the number of times the result of the jackpot lottery reaches the occurrence of the reach increases. , It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that, as another embodiment, the longer the number of times of the jackpot lottery executed after the start of the third high-frequency support mode, the longer the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 may be set. According to this configuration, as the number of executions of the jackpot lottery approaches 100, which is the prescribed number, the fluctuation time of the set special figure unit 37 becomes longer, so that the third high frequency support mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued. The period of time is longer. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the frustration of the player who does not win the jackpot lottery even though the number of executions of the jackpot lottery is approaching 100 times.

  Further, as another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a high frequency support mode in which the release standby time is set to a time longer than 0.95 seconds in the first high frequency support mode is executed. According to this configuration, it is possible to execute the high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate is smaller than in the first high frequency support mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of high frequency support modes are executed by setting the opening standby time to a plurality of lengths. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of types of high-frequency support modes are executed by setting the length of the high-frequency support mode.

L. Twelfth embodiment:
Next, a twelfth embodiment will be described. This embodiment is provided with the same second starting port unit 200 (FIG. 70) as the eleventh embodiment. The difference from the eleventh embodiment is that the high-probability mode ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is executed without winning the jackpot lottery (so-called special time). (The ST machine) and the contents of the distribution table are different. The following mainly describes differences from the eleventh embodiment. The description of the same configuration and processing as in the eleventh embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 98 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table in the pachinko machine 10 of the twelfth embodiment. In FIG. 98, for reference, the type of the high-frequency support mode executed after the end of the open / close execution mode and the contents thereof are also described.

  As shown in FIG. 98 (a), if the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 0 to 15 by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 and the obtained value is 0 to 15, the sorting is performed. The result is 4R normal jackpot A, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 4R normal jackpot, and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. When the value of the obtained jackpot type counter C2 is 16 to 19, the distribution result is 4R normal jackpot B, and the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 4R normal jackpot, and after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, 3 Shift to the high frequency support mode. If the acquired value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 20 to 29, the distribution result is an 8R probability change jackpot, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 8R probability change jackpot. Move to high frequency support mode.

  As shown in FIG. 98 (b), if the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 0 to 17 by winning the jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 208a and the obtained value is 0 to 17, the distribution is performed. The result is a 10R probability change jackpot A, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 10R probability change jackpot, and shifts to the first high-frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. When the value of the acquired jackpot type counter C2 is 18 to 26, the distribution result is 10R certain-variable jackpot B, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 10R certain-variable jackpot. 2 Shift to the high frequency support mode. If the value of the acquired jackpot type counter C2 is 27 to 29, the distribution result is 10R certain-variable jackpot C, and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 10R certain-variable jackpot. 3 Shift to the high frequency support mode.

  The high-frequency support mode, which is shifted after the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot, ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is executed without winning the jackpot lottery. , Shift to low frequency support mode. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the high-frequency support mode in which the mode shifts after the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the probable jackpot, the game is played a predetermined number of times (100 in the present embodiment) without winning the jackpot lottery. Is terminated when the command is executed, and the mode shifts to the low frequency support mode. In addition, the high probability mode to which the mode is shifted after the end of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the probability change jackpot is also ended when a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is executed without winning the jackpot lottery.

  Further, the first overall pitching rate T1 and the second overall pitching rate T2 in the present embodiment are as follows.

T1 = M1 × PA1 + M2 × PA2 + M3 × PA3
= 0.67 × (16/30) + 1.00 × (10/30) + 2.00 × (4/30) = 0.96
T2 = M1 × PB1 + M2 × PB2 + M3 × PB3
= 0.67 × (18/30) + 1.00 × (9/30) + 2.00 × (3/30) = 0.90

  As described above, in the present embodiment, both the value of the first overall pitch rate T1 and the value of the second overall pitch rate T2 are 1 or less. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it means that the total number of game balls held by the player does not increase.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery becomes 10R certain-variable jackpot A, the high probability mode is started and the first high frequency support mode is started. When the high probability mode is started, the probability that the result of the jackpot is a jackpot is improved. In addition, when the first high-frequency support mode is started, the entry of game balls into the second starting port 208a is promoted, so that the execution of the jackpot lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the first high-frequency support mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. The high-probability mode and the first high-frequency support mode end when the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches a specified number (100 times) without the result of the jackpot lottery becoming a jackpot. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the jackpot lottery to be a jackpot as early as possible before the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the specified number and the high probability mode ends. Further, the player plays the game while expecting the jackpot lottery at an earlier stage of the jackpot lottery from the expectation of minimizing the decrease in the number of game balls on hand.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is 10R certain-variable jackpot B, the high probability mode is started and the second high frequency support mode is started. When the high probability mode is started, the probability that the result of the jackpot is a jackpot is improved. Further, when the second high-frequency support mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 208a is promoted, so that the execution of the jackpot lottery is promoted. Also, since the pitching rate in the second high frequency support mode is 1, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. The high-probability mode and the second high-frequency support mode end when the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches a specified number (100 times) without the result of the jackpot lottery becoming a jackpot. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the jackpot lottery to be a jackpot as early as possible before the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the specified number and the high probability mode ends.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery becomes 10R certain-variable jackpot C, the high probability mode is started and the third high frequency support mode is started. When the high probability mode is started, the probability that the result of the jackpot is a jackpot is improved. In addition, when the third high-frequency support mode is started, the entry of game balls into the second starting port 208a is promoted, so that the execution of the jackpot lottery is promoted. Further, since the pitching rate in the third high frequency support mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. Then, the high probability mode and the third high frequency support mode are ended when the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches a specified number (100 times) without the result of the jackpot lottery becoming a jackpot. Accordingly, the player continues the third high-frequency support mode until the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the specified number and increases the number of game balls on hand, but the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the specified number and increases. Before the probability mode and the third high-frequency support mode end, the game is played while expecting the result of the jackpot lottery to be a jackpot. Then, even if the result of the jackpot lottery does not become a jackpot until the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches the prescribed number (100 times), the player can set the third high frequency support mode in which the number of game balls increases. Satisfaction that the longest period has been maintained can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to create a new game property in which the player is given a variety of expectations during the period in which the high-probability mode limited to the specified number of times is being executed. Amusement can be improved. Further, according to the present embodiment, even in the case of the same 10R probability change jackpot, it is possible to add inflection to the game by providing a difference in the high-frequency support mode which is shifted after the end of the open / close execution mode.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a reach, a longer fluctuating time is set as the fluctuating time of the special figure unit 37 than when the result of the jackpot lottery is out. You. During the period in which the third high-frequency support mode is being executed, the greater the number of times that the result of the jackpot lottery has reached the reach, that is, the greater the number of times that a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37, The time required for the number of executions of the jackpot lottery (game times) to reach the specified number of times 100 increases. As a result, the period during which the third high-frequency support is continued also becomes longer, and the period during which the number of game balls held by the player increases also becomes longer. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the period in which the third high-frequency support mode is executed, a new gaming property is created in which the number of game balls increases as the number of times the result of the jackpot lottery reaches the occurrence of the reach increases. , It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that, as another embodiment, the longer the number of times of the jackpot lottery executed after the start of the third high-frequency support mode, the longer the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 may be set. According to this configuration, as the number of executions of the jackpot lottery approaches 100, which is the prescribed number, the fluctuation time of the set special figure unit 37 becomes longer, so that the third high frequency support mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued. The period of time is longer. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the frustration of the player who does not win the jackpot lottery even though the number of executions of the jackpot lottery is approaching 100 times.

  Further, as another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a high frequency support mode in which the release standby time is set to a time longer than 0.95 seconds in the first high frequency support mode is executed. According to this configuration, it is possible to execute the high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate is smaller than in the first high frequency support mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of high frequency support modes are executed by setting the opening standby time to a plurality of lengths. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of types of high-frequency support modes are executed by setting the length of the high-frequency support mode.

M. Thirteenth embodiment:
Next, a thirteenth embodiment will be described. The present embodiment includes the same second starting port unit 200 (FIG. 70) as the twelfth embodiment. The difference from the twelfth embodiment is that the mode of controlling the open / close door 208b is different. Hereinafter, a mode of control of the opening / closing door 208b will be mainly described. The description of the same configuration and processing as in the twelfth embodiment is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, one type of high-frequency support mode is set, and one type (first-type electronic role opening) of the type of winning when the election for opening the electric accessory is won during the high-frequency support mode is set. Have been. Then, three types of fluctuation times (0.95 seconds, 0.25 seconds, and 0.05 seconds) of the general-purpose unit 38 set during the high-frequency support mode are prepared. In addition, in the case of winning the electric accessory opening lottery during the low frequency support mode, one type of winning (second type electronic opening) is set. The details of the mode of control of the opening / closing door 208b for each of the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and the winning type of the electric accessory opening lottery are as follows.

・ Electric character opening lottery during high-frequency support mode Fluctuation time of general figure unit 38: Any of 0.95 seconds, 0.25 seconds or 0.05 seconds Winning probability: 100%
As a result of winning, the percentage that is allocated to the first class electrical open: 100%
-When the first-class electric utility is elected: Waiting time for opening the door 208b: 0.95 seconds Number of times the door 208b is opened: once Opening time for the door 208b: 0.8 second

・ Electric accessory opening lottery during low frequency support mode Fluctuation time of general figure unit 38: 0.05 seconds Winning probability: 10%
As a result of winning, the percentage that can be allocated to Type 2 Electric Utility Opening: 100%
When the second electrification is elected Open waiting time of the door 208b: 0.35 seconds Number of times the door 208b is opened: once Opening time of the door 208b: 0.2 seconds

  In the present embodiment, the game ball is continuously fired at 0.6-second intervals by the game ball firing mechanism 81 by varying the length of the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 set during the high-frequency support mode. The number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a in a different situation is different. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given. Note that the time of 0.8 seconds set as the opening time of the opening and closing door 208b is longer than 0.6 seconds which is the firing interval between the first game ball and the second game ball, and the first game is performed. This is a time shorter than 1.2 seconds, which is the firing interval between the ball and the third game ball.

  FIG. 99 shows the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and the opening / closing door when the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 is set to 0.95 seconds during the high-frequency support mode. It is a timing chart which shows the control aspect of 208b. In the example shown in FIG. 99, the game ball has a constant firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and has a strength of 0.6. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals. The game ball that has entered the opening 202 is alternately distributed to the route R1 or the route R2. The behavior when the game balls are sorted is the same as in FIG. 71. However, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door 208b and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a are different.

  As shown in FIG. 99, in the high-frequency support mode of the present embodiment, when the first game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 and passes through the through gate 206, the variation display of the general figure unit 38 starts. When 0.95 seconds set as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and 0.05 seconds as the opening standby time elapse, the opening / closing door 208b transits to the open state and maintains the open state for 0.8 seconds. .

  The first game ball GB1 and the second game ball GB2 pass through the closed door 208b for 0.10 seconds until the door 208b transitions to the open state. Then, the third game ball GB3 passes through the through gate 206 and enters the second start port 208a because the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state at the timing of reaching the opening / closing ball entry device 208. I do. At the timing when the game ball GB3 passes through the through gate 206, the opening / closing door 208b is in the open state, so that the fluctuation display of the general-purpose unit 38 is not started and is suspended.

  Then, when 0.8 seconds have elapsed and the opening / closing door 208b transitions to the closed state, the fluctuation display of the reserved general-purpose unit 38 starts. As can be understood from FIG. 99, the fourth game ball GB4 reaches the opening / closing ball-entering device 208 0.2 seconds after the fluctuation display of the general-purpose unit 38 starts. This relationship is the same as the relationship in which the first game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball input device 208 0.2 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display of the ordinary figure unit 38. Therefore, when the fluctuation time of the regular figure unit 38 is continuously set to 0.95 seconds, only the game ball GB3 among the game balls GB1 to GB3 enters the second start port 208a. The relationship will continue even after the game ball GB4.

  The manner in which the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 is set to 0.95 seconds during the high-frequency support mode described above is summarized as follows. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls when the game balls enter the second starting port 208a is set to two.

・ High-frequency support mode (variable time of normal figure unit = 0.95 seconds):
Number of game balls entered / Number of game balls fired: 1/3 Number of game balls paid out = Number of game balls entered x Number of award balls: 1 x 2 = 2 Increase / decrease of game balls: 3 The number of game balls is reduced by one in 1.8 seconds when the number of game balls is fired. Launch rate: The number of game balls to be paid out / the number of game balls fired = 2/3 = 0.67

  FIG. 100 shows the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball entry device 208, and the opening / closing door when the fluctuation time of the general figure unit 38 is set to 0.25 seconds during the high frequency support mode. It is a timing chart which shows the control aspect of 208b. In the example shown in FIG. 100, the game ball has a constant firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and has a strength of 0.6. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals. The game ball that has entered the opening 202 is alternately distributed to the route R1 or the route R2. The behavior when the game balls are sorted is the same as in FIG. 71. However, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door 208b and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a are different.

  As shown in FIG. 100, in the high frequency support mode of the present embodiment, when the first game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 and passes through the through gate 206, the variation display of the general figure unit 38 starts. When 0.25 seconds set as the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38 and 0.05 seconds as the opening standby time elapse, the opening / closing door 208b transits to the open state, and maintains the open state for 0.8 seconds. .

  The first game ball GB1 passes through the closed door 208b for 0.30 seconds until the door 208b transitions to the open state. The second game ball GB2 enters the second start port 208a because the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state at the timing when the second game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing ball entry device 208. Regarding the behavior of the third and subsequent game balls, when the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 is continuously set to 0.25 seconds, the first game ball GB1 and the second game ball GB2 Since the behavior is repeated, the description is omitted.

  The manner in which the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38 is set to 0.25 seconds during the high-frequency support mode described above is summarized as follows.

・ High-frequency support mode (variable time of ordinary figure unit 38 = 0.25 seconds):
Number of game balls entered / Number of game balls fired: 1/2 Number of game balls paid out = Number of game balls entered x Number of award balls: 1 x 2 = 2 Increase / decrease of game balls: Increase / decrease None Launch rate: number of game balls to be paid out / number of game balls fired = 2/2 = 1.00

  FIG. 101 shows the timing at which the game ball reaches the through gate 206 and the opening / closing ball input device 208, and shows a case where the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 is set to 0.05 seconds during the third high-frequency support mode. It is a timing chart which shows the control mode of the opening / closing door 208b. In the example shown in FIG. 101, the game ball has a constant firing intensity that can reach the second starting port unit 200 provided on the right side of the game board 30 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, and the game ball has a strength of 0.6. It is fired continuously at intervals of seconds. Therefore, the game ball enters the opening 202 of the second starting port unit 200 at 0.6 second intervals. The game ball that has entered the opening 202 is alternately distributed to the route R1 or the route R2. The behavior when the game balls are sorted is the same as in FIG. 71. However, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door 208b and the number of game balls entering the second starting port 208a are different.

  As shown in FIG. 101, in the high frequency support mode of the present embodiment, when the first game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1 and passes through the through gate 206, the variation display of the general figure unit 38 starts. When 0.05 seconds set as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 and 0.05 seconds as the opening standby time elapse, the opening / closing door 208b transits to the open state and maintains the open state for 0.8 seconds. .

  The first game ball GB1 and the second game ball GB2 enter the second start port 208a because the opening / closing door 208b has transitioned to the open state at the timing when the ball reaches the opening / closing apparatus 208. Regarding the behavior of the third and subsequent game balls, when the fluctuation time of the general figure unit 38 is continuously set to 0.05 seconds, the first game ball GB1 and the second game ball GB2 Since the behavior is repeated, the description is omitted.

  The manner in which the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38 is set to 0.05 seconds during the high-frequency support mode described above is summarized as follows.

・ High-frequency support mode (variable time of ordinary figure unit 38 = 0.05 seconds):
Number of game balls entered / Number of game balls fired: 2/2 Number of paid out game balls = Number of game balls entered × Number of prize balls: 2 × 2 = 4 Increase / decrease of game balls: 2 The number of game balls increased by 2 in 1.2 seconds when the number of game balls is fired. Launch rate: Number of game balls to be paid out / number of fired game balls = 4/2 = 2.00

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the pitching rate during the high-frequency support mode by changing the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 during the high-frequency support mode. That is, by changing the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 during the high-frequency support mode, the number of game balls held by the player can be increased, maintained, or decreased.

  In the present embodiment, when the normal jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot lottery, the mode shifts to the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. If the jackpot lottery after the transition to the high-frequency support mode is won or if the number of executions of the jackpot lottery reaches 100 without winning the jackpot lottery after the transition to the high-frequency support mode, The frequent support mode ends.

  In the present embodiment, the period after the normal jackpot is won and the high frequency support mode is shifted to the end of the high frequency support mode is referred to by referring to the variable time table for the high frequency support mode. , The fluctuating time of the special figure unit 37 and the fluctuating time of the ordinary figure unit 38 are set. However, even during the period of referring to the fluctuation time table for the high frequency support mode, when setting the fluctuation time of the game times that will win the jackpot lottery, or setting the fluctuation time of the game times that causes reach In this case, the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 is set by referring to the fluctuation time table for the jackpot and the fluctuation time table for the occurrence of the reach.

  FIG. 102 is an explanatory diagram showing a variable time table for the high frequency support mode. FIG. 102A shows a variable time table set A for the high frequency support mode, and FIG. 102B shows a variable time table set B for the high frequency support mode.

  In the present embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode, the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 and the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38 are set by referring to the fluctuation time table set A for the high frequency support mode. In the present embodiment, a small hit is set as a result of the big hit lottery. When the small hit is won during the high frequency support mode, the table to be referred to is changed time table set A for the high frequency support mode, Switching is made between the variable time table set B for the high frequency support mode. Note that the small hit is a lottery result that shifts to the open / close execution mode but does not change the support mode and the lottery mode.

  As shown in FIG. 102 (A), the variable time table set A for the high frequency support mode includes a special figure unit table A and a general figure unit table A.

  In the special figure unit table A, the number of times of the game after shifting to the high frequency support mode and the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 are stored in association with each other. In the present embodiment, during the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 1 to 30, 1.0 second is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high-frequency support mode is 31 to 70, 1.6 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 71 to 100, 2.2 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37.

  The general-purpose unit table A stores therein the number of times of the game after the shift to the high-frequency support mode and the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 in association with each other. In FIG. 102 (A), for reference, the number of game balls increases or decreases when the fluctuation time is set, and the game balls enter the second starting port 208a when the fluctuation time is set. Intervals are shown.

  In the present embodiment, during the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high-frequency support mode is 1 to 30, 0.05 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. Therefore, during this period, the game balls enter the second starting port 208a at a rate of one every 0.6 seconds, and the number of the game balls held by the player increases. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high-frequency support mode is 31 to 70 times, 0.25 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. Accordingly, during this period, the game balls enter the second starting port 208a at a rate of one every 1.2 seconds, and the number of the game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. During a period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 71 to 100, 0.95 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38. Therefore, during this period, the game balls enter the second starting port 208a at a rate of one every 1.8 seconds, and the number of the game balls held by the player decreases.

  As shown in FIG. 102 (B), the variable time table set B for the high frequency support mode includes a special figure unit table B and a general figure unit table B.

  In the special figure unit table B, the number of times of the game after shifting to the high frequency support mode and the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 are stored in association with each other. In the present embodiment, during the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 1 to 30, 2.2 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high-frequency support mode is 31 to 70, 1.6 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 71 to 100, 1.0 second is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37.

  The table B for general-purpose unit stores the number of times of the game after shifting to the high-frequency support mode and the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 in association with each other. In FIG. 102 (B), for reference, the number of game balls increases or decreases when the fluctuation time is set, and the game balls enter the second starting port 208a when the fluctuation time is set. Intervals are shown.

  In this embodiment, during the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 1 to 30, 0.95 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. Therefore, during this period, the game balls enter the second starting port 208a at a rate of one every 1.8 seconds, and the number of the game balls held by the player decreases. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high-frequency support mode is 31 to 70 times, 0.25 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38. Accordingly, during this period, the game balls enter the second starting port 208a at a rate of one every 1.2 seconds, and the number of the game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 71 to 100, 0.05 seconds is set as the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38. Therefore, during this period, the game balls enter the second starting port 208a at a rate of one every 0.6 seconds, and the number of the game balls held by the player increases.

  FIG. 103 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an increase or decrease in the number of game balls held by the player during the high frequency support mode. FIG. 103 (A) shows an example of increase / decrease of game balls when the variable time table set A for the high frequency support mode is selected, and FIG. 103 (B) shows a variable time table for the high frequency support mode. An example of the increase and decrease of the game balls when the set B is selected is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 103 (A), when the variable time table set A for the high frequency support mode is selected, the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 1 to 30 During the game, the number of game balls held by the player increases. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 31 to 70, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 71 to 100, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. In the example shown in FIG. 103 (A), the number of game balls held by the player at the point in time when the 100 times of the game have ended is increased from the point in time when the high-frequency support mode is started.

  As shown in FIG. 103 (B), when the variable time table set B for the high frequency support mode is selected, the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 1 to 30 During the game, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 31 to 70, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. During the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 71 to 100, the number of game balls held by the player increases. In the example shown in FIG. 103 (B), the number of game balls held by the player at the time when the 100 times of the game has ended is increased from the time when the high frequency support mode is started.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, during the high frequency support mode, the shorter the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 during the period in which the rate at which the game balls enter the second starting port 208a is large. It is set (FIG. 102). Therefore, the jackpot lottery held by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 208a during the fluctuation of the special figure unit 37 can be promptly consumed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 during the high frequency support mode is set to be longer than the interval of the game balls entering the second start port 208a (FIG. 102). . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the suspension of the jackpot lottery from being interrupted and the rhythmic feeling of the jackpot lottery in the high frequency support mode from being impaired.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when a jackpot or a reach is won as a result of the jackpot lottery, a long variation time (for example, 30 seconds) is set as the variation time of the special figure unit 37. If a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time of the special figure unit 37 during the period in which the number of game balls increases in the high frequency support mode, the period in which the number of game balls increases is long. Therefore, during the period in which the number of game balls increases, the player plays a game while expecting to win as many reach as possible. That is, according to the present embodiment, new value can be added to reach generation.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the variable time table set A for the high frequency support mode is selected, and during the period in which the number of game times after shifting to the high frequency support mode is 71 to 100, The number of game balls on hand is reduced. If a small hit is won during this period and the variable time table set B for the high frequency support mode is selected, the number of game balls held by the player will increase again. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that the table is switched by winning a small hit during the period in which the number of game balls decreases. That is, according to the present embodiment, a new sense of expectation can be provided to the player during the high frequency support mode, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, two types of variable time table sets A and B are stored. However, the type of the variable time table set may be one, three or more. Is also good.

  In another embodiment, during the high frequency support mode, only the fluctuating time of the general-purpose unit 38 may be set with reference to the general-purpose unit table A or the general-purpose unit table B. Even with this configuration, the number of game balls held by the player can be increased or decreased during the high-frequency support mode, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

N. Fourteenth embodiment:
The game board 30 (FIG. 69) and the second starting port unit 200 (FIG. 70) of the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment, the tenth embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment are provided with a game board 30a (FIG. 70) described below. 104) and the second starting port unit 500 (FIG. 105). This will be specifically described below.

  FIG. 104 is an explanatory diagram showing the gaming board 30a of the pachinko machine 10 of the fourteenth embodiment. In the present embodiment, a second starting port unit 500 including a second starting port therein is provided in the right area of the game area GA.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that all of the game balls fired at a predetermined firing intensity or more (for example, the maximum firing intensity) from the game ball firing mechanism 81 enter the opening 502 of the second starting port unit 500. Have been. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a guide rail 501 is provided upstream of the opening 502 of the second starting port unit 500, and a game ball fired at a predetermined firing intensity or more is located on the right side of the game area GA. After reaching the area of, the guide rail 501 rectifies the air in a line and enters the opening 502. In the present embodiment, a game ball fired at a firing intensity lower than the predetermined firing intensity and capable of reaching the right area of the game area GA is placed in the opening 502 of the second starting port unit 500. Does not enter the ball, and is configured to circulate in a game area on the left side of the second starting port unit 500 (hereinafter also referred to as “unit left game area GAu”). An opening 505 through which game balls can enter is provided on the left side of the second start-up unit 500, and some of the game balls flowing through the unit left game area GAu are: It is configured to enter the opening 505.

  Next, the configuration of the second starting port unit 500 of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 105 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the second starting port unit 500. The second starting port unit 500 includes an opening 502 into which a game ball can enter, a route R1 provided on the left side downstream of the opening 502, and a route R2 provided on the right side downstream of the opening 502. A distribution mechanism 504 is provided for distributing a game ball entering the opening 502 to either the left route R1 or the right route R2. Downstream of the route R1, a through gate 506 through which game balls can pass is provided, and downstream of the throughgate 506 and the route R2, an opening and closing ball device 508 is provided.

  The distribution mechanism 504 includes a central piece 504a formed in the center, a left piece 504b formed on the left side of the center piece 504a, a right piece 504c formed on the right of the center piece 504a, and a left piece 504c. A rotation shaft 504d is provided between the piece 504b and the right piece 205c. An area sandwiched between the central piece 504a and the left piece 504b functions as a left holding section 504e for temporarily holding a game ball. The region sandwiched between the central piece 504a and the right piece 504c functions as a right holding section 504f for temporarily holding a game ball. The distributing mechanism 504 is configured to be capable of rotating around the rotation axis 504d. For example, when the front door frame 14 is opened and the distributing mechanism 504 is rotated by touching with a finger, the distributing mechanism is arranged. The mechanism 504 can make one rotation about the rotation axis 504d. That is, the distributing mechanism 504 is configured so as not to contact the surrounding walls and the like even after one rotation. However, as described below, the distribution mechanism 504 may have a configuration in which the range (angle) in which the rotation mechanism 504d can rotate about the rotation axis 504d is limited.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a weight portion 504x is provided below the right side piece portion 504c. Therefore, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise from a state in which the right piece 504c and the left piece 504b are horizontal (that is, the right piece 504c is in a horizontal position) due to the weight of the weight 504x. From the horizontal position, and the left half 504b has moved upward from the horizontal position). The behavior of the game balls and the distribution mechanism 504 when the game balls reach the distribution mechanism 504 will be described later.

  The opening / closing ball input device 508 includes an opening / closing door 508b as an electric accessory that opens and closes forward and backward with respect to a lower rotation axis as a base point, and a second starting port 508a through which a game ball can enter is provided inside the opening / closing door 508b. Have. A guide path 508c that is inclined toward the second starting port 508a is provided inside the opening and closing door 508b, and a game ball entering the inside of the opening and closing door 508b is moved along the guide path 508c along the second path. It is guided to the starting port 508a. The second starting port 508a has the same role as the second starting port 34 in the above embodiment. When the opening / closing door 508b is in a closed state, it is in a state in which game balls cannot enter the second starting port 508a. On the other hand, when the opening / closing door 508b is in an open state, it is in a state where game balls can enter the second starting port 508a. That is, the opening / closing door 508b has a function of changing the state of the second starting port 508a between a ball entry impossible state and a ball entry possible state. Note that, in normal times, the opening / closing door 508b is in a closed state, and the second starting port 508a is in a ball-inhibiting state.

  The through gate 506 has a through hole penetrating in the vertical direction. When a game ball passes through the through gate 506, the main controller 60 uses the internal lottery to determine whether or not to shift the above-mentioned opening / closing door 508b to the open state in response to the passage of the game ball through the through gate 506 (electrically operated combination). Object release lottery). The main controller 60 causes the general-purpose unit 38 to display the result of the electric accessory opening lottery and, when winning to shift the open / close door 508b to the open state, shifts the open / close door 508b from the closed state to the open state.

  The route R1 is configured such that the distributed game balls can pass through the through gate 506, and the distributed game balls are in an open state with the opening / closing door 508b of the opening / closing ball input device 508. In such a case, it is configured such that it is possible to enter the second starting port 508a. In the present embodiment, a route R1x branched from the route R1 is provided, but the game balls distributed to the route R1 are configured to always pass through the through gate 506. However, as another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the game ball distributed to the route R1 does not pass through the through gate 506 but passes through the route R1x.

  The route R2 is configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the through gate 506, and the sorted game balls are placed in a state where the opening / closing door 508b of the opening / closing ball input device 508 is open. In some cases, it is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 508a.

  It should be noted that the fluctuation time of the general figure unit 38 in the case of executing the electric accessory opening lottery, the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery, the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 508b in the case of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery, the opening time Regarding the number of times and the opening time, various control modes described in the above-described eighth embodiment, tenth embodiment to thirteenth embodiment can be adopted.

  FIG. 106 and FIG. 107 are explanatory diagrams showing the behavior of the distribution mechanism 504 and the game balls when the game balls enter the second starting port unit 500. In the examples shown in FIGS. 106 and 107, the player shoots a game ball in a fixed state in which the operation handle 25 is rotated by a predetermined rotation amount (rotation angle). The game balls are fired by the game ball firing mechanism 81 at a constant firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 500 provided on the right side of the game board 30a, and continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals. Have been. The launched game balls are rectified into one row by a guide rail 501 (FIG. 104) provided upstream of the second starting port unit 500, and the opening of the second starting port unit 500 is opened at 0.6 second intervals. The ball enters 502.

  As shown in a state A1 of FIG. 106, when the first game ball GB1 reaches the second starting port unit 500 and enters the inside of the second starting port unit 500 from the opening 502, the distribution mechanism 504 To reach. In the example shown in the state A1, the distribution mechanism 504 is stationary in a state of being inclined rightward due to the weight of the weight portion 504x. 504e. Then, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the rotation shaft 504d by the weight of the game ball GB1 held by the left holding unit 504e, and becomes the state A2 in FIG.

  As shown in the state A2 of FIG. 106, when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted leftward, the game ball GB1 held by the left holding unit 504e falls from the left holding unit 504e and moves to the left route R1. Will be sorted. Thereafter, the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 passes through the through gate 506. When the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 506, the main control device 60 executes the above-described electric accessory opening lottery.

  In addition, as the control mode of the opening and closing ball device 508 based on the result of the electric accessory opening lottery and the lottery, various control modes described in the above-described eighth embodiment, the tenth embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment are used. Can be adopted. For example, in the case of winning the electric-power-operated-object opening lottery, when a control mode is adopted in which the opening and closing door 508b is opened at the timing when the game ball GB1 that has passed through the through gate 506 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 508, The game ball GB1 enters the second starting port 508a provided inside the opening and closing ball entry device 508. After the game ball GB1 falls from the left holding portion 504e, the state becomes the state A3 in FIG.

  As shown in the state A3 in FIG. 106, after the game ball GB1 falls from the left holding unit 504e, the sorting mechanism 504 rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 504d due to the weight of the weight 504x. Then, the state is inclined to the right (the state where the right piece 504c is moved downward from the horizontal position), and then, it is rotated counterclockwise (counterclockwise) again by the principle of the pendulum, and becomes the state A4 in FIG. . In the present embodiment, the distribution mechanism 504 is configured such that the weight and position of the weight portion 504x and the friction and the like on the rotating shaft 504d are alternately inclined to the right and left at 0.6 second intervals. Each element related to the operation of the distribution mechanism 504 is adjusted.

  As shown in the state A4 of FIG. 106, when the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined leftward, the game ball GB2 fired 0.6 seconds after the game ball GB1 enters the opening 502, and the distribution mechanism 504 is reached. At the timing when the game ball GB2 reaches the distributing mechanism 504, the distributing mechanism 504 is inclined to the left, so that the game ball GB2 that has reached the distributing mechanism 504 is temporarily stored in the right holding unit 504f. Is held. Then, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise around the rotation axis 504d by the weight of the game ball GB2 held by the right holding portion 504f, and becomes the state A5 in FIG. 107.

  As shown in the state A5 in FIG. 107, when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted rightward, the game ball GB2 held in the right holding unit 504f falls from the right holding unit 504f and moves to the right route R2. Will be sorted. Thereafter, the game ball GB2 distributed to the route R2 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 508. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 106 and FIG. 107, since the interval between the game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 81 is 0.6 seconds, after the game ball GB1 reaches the opening / closing ball device 508. The interval until the game ball GB2 reaches the opening and closing ball input device 508 is also about 0.6 seconds. If the opening / closing door 508b is in an open state at the timing when the game ball GB2 reaches the opening / closing / ball-in device 508, the game ball GB2 is moved to the second starting port 508a provided inside the opening / closing / ball-in device 508. You will enter the ball. After the game ball GB2 falls from the right holding portion 504f, the state becomes the state A6 in FIG.

  As shown in the state A6 of FIG. 107, after the game ball GB2 falls from the right holding part 504f, the sorting mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the rotation axis 504d by the principle of the pendulum. It becomes a state inclined to the left side (a state in which the left piece portion 504b has moved downward from the horizontal position), and then rotates clockwise (clockwise) again by the principle of the pendulum, and becomes the state A7 in FIG.

  As shown in the state A7 of FIG. 107, when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted to the right, the game ball GB3 fired 0.6 seconds after the game ball GB2 enters the opening 502 and the distribution mechanism. 504 is reached. At the timing when the game ball GB3 reaches the distributing mechanism 504, the distributing mechanism 504 is inclined rightward, so that the game ball GB3 that has reached the distributing mechanism 504 is temporarily held on the left holding unit 504e. Is held. Then, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation axis 504d by the weight of the game ball GB3 held by the left holding unit 504e, and the state A2 in FIG. In the same state, the game ball GB3 held in the left holding unit 504e falls from the left holding unit 504e and is distributed to the left route R1. Thereafter, in a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 500 by the game ball firing mechanism 81, the state described above is satisfied. From A2, the behavior shown in state A7 is repeated.

  That is, in a situation where the game balls are fired at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starter unit 500 by the game ball firing mechanism 81 and are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals, The game ball that has entered the opening 502 of the second starting port unit 500 is alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2 by the distribution mechanism 504. In other words, the second starting port unit 500 of the present embodiment has a function of alternately distributing incoming game balls to the route R1 and the route R2, similarly to the second starting port unit 300 shown in FIG. become.

  Therefore, by applying the second starting port unit 500 of this embodiment to the above-described eighth embodiment, the tenth embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained. it can.

  In addition, if the game ball GB2 does not reach the distribution mechanism 504 after the game ball GB1, the distribution mechanism 504 alternately repeats counterclockwise rotation and clockwise rotation so that the left side is rotated. The inclined state and the inclined state to the right are alternately repeated. Then, the rotation amount (rotation angle) of the counterclockwise rotation and the clockwise rotation gradually decreases (rotation is attenuated) due to friction and air resistance on the rotation shaft 504d, and finally, the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward due to the weight of the weight 504x (the same state as the state A1 in FIG. 106) and stands still.

  When the game ball GB2 arrives at the distribution mechanism 504 with an interval of 0.6 seconds or more after the game ball GB1, the game ball GB2 becomes the distribution mechanism 504 at the timing when the game ball GB2 arrives. Is allocated to either the route R1 or the route R2 in accordance with the state of. In the present embodiment, the distributing mechanism 504 operates such that, after 1.2 seconds from the arrival of the game ball, the weight portion is tilted to the same side as the inclined state at the timing when the game ball arrives. Elements related to the operation of the distribution mechanism 504, such as the weight and position of the 504x and the friction on the rotating shaft 504d, are adjusted. Therefore, for example, when the game ball GB2 reaches the distribution mechanism 504 after 1.2 seconds after the game ball GB1, the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward, and the game ball GB2 is Are distributed to the route R1 similarly to the game ball GB1. Then, when the game ball following the game ball GB2 reaches the distribution mechanism 504 at 1.2-second intervals, the game ball following the game ball GB2 is similarly distributed to the route R1. Also, for example, when the game ball GB2 reaches the distribution mechanism 504 0.6 seconds after the game ball GB1, and the game balls following the game ball GB2 reach the distribution mechanism 504 at 1.2-second intervals. After the game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R1, the game ball GB2 and the game ball following the game ball GB2 are distributed to the route R2.

  That is, in the second starting port unit 200 (FIG. 70) according to the above-described eighth embodiment, regardless of the interval and timing of entering the game balls, the entered game balls are routed in the order of entering the route R1 and the route R1. R2 is alternately distributed to R2, but in the second starting port unit 500 (FIG. 105) in the present embodiment, the interval at which the game ball enters (the state of the distribution mechanism 504 at the timing when the game ball arrives) is set. Accordingly, the route is allocated to either the route R1 or the route R2. Specifically, for example, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution mechanism 504 at intervals other than the 0.6 second interval, the case where the reached game balls are continuously distributed to the route R1 and There is a case where the game balls are continuously distributed to the route R2, but in a situation where the game balls reach the distribution mechanism 504 continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds, the reached game balls alternate between the route R1 and the route R2. Will be distributed to.

  Therefore, the player determines the state of the distribution mechanism 504 at the timing when the game ball will reach the distribution mechanism 504 and adjusts the timing of firing of the game ball to the second starting port unit 500. The adjustment can be made so that the entered game ball is distributed to the route R1 or is distributed to the route R2. As a result, for example, by adjusting the timing of launching the game balls, the player can pass all of the game balls that have entered the second starting port unit 500 through the through gate 506.

  For example, a support mode in which only game balls that have passed through the through gate 506 can enter the second starting port 508a provided inside the opening and closing ball entry device 508 (the first high-frequency support mode of the eighth embodiment described above) In FIG. 71)), if all of the game balls that have entered the second starting port unit 500 can pass through the through gate 506, all of the game balls that have entered the second starting port unit 500 will be in the second position. The ball will enter the second starting port 508a. In the above-described eighth embodiment, since the number of prize balls set in the second starting port 508a is one, the player enters a game ball into the second starting port 508a without reducing the number of game balls on hand. It is possible to execute a jackpot lottery based on. However, if the timing of firing of the game ball by the player is incorrect and the timing at which the game ball arrives at the distribution mechanism 504 is different from the timing assumed by the player, the game ball continues to travel along the route R2. May be sorted out. In this case, a disadvantageous result may be obtained as compared with a case where the game balls are fired at a constant interval of 0.6 seconds and are alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2. Therefore, the player adjusts the timing of the firing of the game ball by himself, and seeks an advantageous result while taking the risk of an unfavorable result, or the player can place the game ball at a fixed interval of 0.6 seconds. You can select whether to fire and obtain a stable result. As described above, according to the present embodiment, various game properties can be provided to the player.

  As described above, the game board 30a (FIG. 104) and the second starting port unit 500 (FIG. 105) of the present embodiment are applied to the above-described eighth, tenth, and thirteenth embodiments. Accordingly, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the distribution mechanism 504 in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the route R1, and a circle centered on the rotation axis 504d by the mechanical action received from the reached game ball. By vibrating along the orbit, the state alternates between the state inclined to the right and the state inclined to the left, so that a mechanism for changing the state of the distribution mechanism 504 by an electric force is not introduced. The state in which the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward and leftward can be alternately changed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the route R1, the game is performed such that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward. When the timing and interval of launching the ball are adjusted, while the game ball is to be distributed to the route R2, the game is performed so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined to the left. The timing and interval of the launch of the ball can be adjusted.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing mechanism 504 at the timing when the launched game ball arrives, the timing and the interval of the launch of the game ball are determined. By adjusting, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution mechanism 504 in the initial state are distributed to the route R1, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the route R1, or all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the route R2. , And the subsequent game balls can be alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the stationary state, the distribution mechanism 504 cannot be in any of the state of being inclined rightward and the state of being inclined leftward. In this case, when the distribution mechanism 504 is in a stationary state, the game balls that first enter the second starting port unit 500 are distributed in a certain manner (this embodiment). Then, it can be distributed to the route R1). As a result, for example, although the pachinko machine 10 is in a state immediately after the power is turned on, the game balls that first reach the distribution mechanism 504 are sorted in a different manner for each pachinko machine 10, and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. Variation in the degree of advantage immediately after the introduction can be suppressed. In other words, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the advantage of the pachinko machine 10 immediately after turning on the power.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the distribution mechanism 504 is in a tilted state in the stationary state (a state tilted to the right in the present embodiment). To prevent the game balls from being clogged between the opening 502 and the distribution mechanism 504.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward in a stationary state, so that the game balls enter the second starting port unit 500 in the initial state in which the distribution mechanism 504 is stationary. If the ball is played, the game ball can pass through the through gate 506. Therefore, for example, a game in the high-frequency support mode can be started from a state advantageous to the player.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the interval of 0.6 seconds, the distribution mechanism 504 is in a state in which the game balls are alternately tilted rightward at the timing when the game balls arrive. Elements related to the operation of the distribution mechanism 504 such as the weight and position of the weight portion 504x and the friction on the rotating shaft 504d are adjusted so as to be inclined leftward. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the distribution mechanism 504 at intervals of 0.6 seconds, the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2. That is, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the route R1 and the route R2, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at 0.6-second intervals. The game balls arrive at 504 continuously at 0.6 second intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the distributing mechanism 504 functioning as a pendulum vibrates by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, thereby alternately switching between a state inclined to the right and a state inclined to the left. Transitions to. Therefore, by employing the distribution mechanism 504 that vibrates at a desired cycle, the cycle at which the distribution mechanism 504 alternates between the state inclined to the right and the state inclined to the left is defined as the desired period. can do. As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, for example, during the first high-frequency support mode (FIG. 71) in the above-described eighth embodiment, the player can select and play a game from the following three game methods. it can. The first high-frequency support mode in the eighth embodiment is, as described above, that only game balls that have passed through the through gate 506 enter the second starting port 508a provided inside the opening / closing ball entry device 508. This is a possible support mode.

Game method 1: A game ball is fired in a constant state in which the operation handle 25 is rotated by a predetermined rotation amount (rotation angle), and the game ball is opened at an interval 502 of the second starting port unit 500 at 0.6 second intervals. A game method in which game balls to be entered are alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2, and the game balls are surely passed through the through gate 506 at a ratio of one to two.
Game method 2: A game method in which the firing interval of game balls is adjusted so that all game balls pass through the through gate 506. However, a game method in which the ratio of incoming game balls may be lower than the ratio of one ball to two balls.
Game method 3: A game method in which a game ball is fired so that the game ball circulates in the unit left game area GAu, the game ball is entered from the opening 505, and passes through the through gate 506.

  A player who desires a stable result selects, for example, the game method 1, and a player who is confident in the skill selects, for example, the game method 2, and observes how the game balls circulate between the nails. A player who wants to appropriately adjust the firing intensity of the game can select, for example, the game method 3. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide various game methods that match the taste of the player.

  Next, another example 1 of the second starting port unit of the present embodiment will be described. As described below, various configurations can be adopted as the second starting port unit.

  FIGS. 108 and 109 are explanatory diagrams showing the configuration of the second start-up port unit 500A in the other example 1 of the fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 108 shows the second starting port unit 500A from the front side of the game board 30, the members provided on the front side of the game board 30 are indicated by solid lines, and the members provided on the back side of the game board 30 are indicated by broken lines. Indicated by. FIG. 109 shows the second starting port unit 500A from the back side of the game board 30, the members provided on the back side of the game board 30 are indicated by solid lines, and the members provided on the front side of the game board 30 are indicated by broken lines. Indicated by.

  The main difference from the second starting port unit 500 shown in FIG. 105 is that the left leaf spring member 504g and the right leaf spring member are located below the distribution mechanism 504 and on the back side (rear side) of the game board 30. 504h is provided, and the other configuration is the same as that of the second starting port unit 500. Note that directions such as “left” and “right” used in the following description will be described as directions viewed from the front side of the game board 30.

  The left leaf spring member 504g is a horizontally extending cantilevered leaf spring disposed on the left side below the distribution mechanism 504, and has a left end fixed to a left fulcrum 504gs and a right end. Is the free end. The right leaf spring member 504h is a horizontally extending cantilever leaf spring disposed on the right side below the distribution mechanism 504, and has a right end fixed to a right fulcrum 504hs, and a left end. Is the free end. Then, when the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation axis 504d, the bar member 504i provided on the back side of the distribution mechanism 504 contacts the left leaf spring member 504g. When the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise about the rotation axis 504d, the rod member 504i provided on the back side of the distribution mechanism 504 is configured to contact the right leaf spring member 504h. .

  Next, a case where a game ball enters the second starting port unit 500A will be described.

  FIG. 110 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of the distribution mechanism 504 and the game balls when the game balls enter the second starting port unit 500A.

  As shown in the state A1 of FIG. 110, when the game ball GB1 reaches the second starting port unit 500A and enters the inside of the second starting port unit 500A from the opening 502, it reaches the distribution mechanism 504. Since the distribution mechanism 504 is stationary while being inclined rightward due to the weight of the weight portion 504x, the game ball that has reached the distribution mechanism 504 is temporarily held by the left holding section 504e. Then, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the rotation axis 504d by the weight of the game ball GB1 held by the left holding unit 504e, and becomes the state A2 in FIG.

  As shown in a state A2 in FIG. 110, when the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined leftward, the rod member 504i provided on the back side of the distribution mechanism 504 contacts the left leaf spring member 504g, and the left leaf spring member 504g is bent downward. Then, the game ball GB1 held by the left holding unit 504e falls from the left holding unit 504e and is distributed to the left route R1. Thereafter, the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 passes through the through gate 506. When the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 506, the main control device 60 executes the above-described electric accessory opening lottery.

  After the game ball GB1 falls from the left holding portion 504e, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise about the rotation axis 504d by the elastic force of the left leaf spring member 504g bent downward and the weight of the weight portion 504x (clockwise). (Rotation) to reach the state A3 in FIG.

  As shown in state A3 in FIG. 110, when the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward, the rod member 504i provided on the back side of the distribution mechanism 504 comes into contact with the right leaf spring member 504h, and the right leaf spring member 504h is bent downward. Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) around the rotation shaft 504d by the elastic force of the right leaf spring member 504h bent downward, and becomes the state A4 in FIG.

  As shown in a state A4 in FIG. 110, when the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined to the left, the rod member 504i provided on the back side of the distribution mechanism 504 contacts the left leaf spring member 504g, and the left leaf spring member 504g is bent downward. Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise (clockwise) about the rotating shaft 504d by the elastic force of the left leaf spring member 504g bent downward, and returns to the state A3 in FIG. 110 again.

  Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 tilts leftward and rightward by alternately repeating clockwise rotation and clockwise rotation by the elastic force of the right leaf spring member 504h and the left leaf spring member 504g. The state is repeated alternately.

  When the game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted to the right (state A3 in FIG. 110), the game ball is temporarily held by the left holding unit 504e. Then, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) and is distributed to the path R1. Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward and leftward by alternately repeating clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation by the elastic force of the left leaf spring member 504g and the right leaf spring member 504h. The state is repeated alternately.

  When the game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted to the left (state A4 in FIG. 110), the game ball is temporarily held by the right holding unit 504f. , The distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise (clockwise) and is distributed to the path R2. Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 tilts leftward and rightward by alternately repeating clockwise rotation and clockwise rotation by the elastic force of the right leaf spring member 504h and the left leaf spring member 504g. The state is repeated alternately.

  In the second starting port unit 500A of the present embodiment, when the next game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 0.6 seconds after the game ball GB1 reaches the distribution mechanism 504, the distribution mechanism 504 is set. Indicates a state inclined to the left side (state A4 in FIG. 110). Therefore, the next game ball is distributed to the route R2. Furthermore, when the next game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 0.6 seconds after the game ball distributed to the route R2 reaches the distribution mechanism 504, the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward. (State A3 in FIG. 110). Therefore, the game ball next to the game ball assigned to the route R2 is assigned to the route R1.

  In other words, in a situation where the game ball is fired continuously by the game ball firing mechanism 81 at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 500A and at 0.6-second intervals, The game ball that has entered the opening 502 of the second starting port unit 500A is alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2 by the distribution mechanism 504. In other words, the second starting port unit 500A illustrated in FIG. 108 has a function of alternately distributing the entered game ball to the route R1 and the route R2, similarly to the second starting port unit 300 illustrated in FIG. Will be.

  Therefore, by applying the second starting port unit 500A of this embodiment to the above-described eighth embodiment, the tenth embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained. it can.

  When the game ball following the game ball GB1 does not enter the opening 502 and does not reach the distribution mechanism 504, the counterclockwise rotation and the clockwise rotation due to friction or air resistance on the rotating shaft 504d. The rotation amount (rotation angle) gradually decreases (rotation attenuates), and finally, the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted rightward by the weight of the weight portion 504x (state A1 in FIG. 110). In the same state) and stand still.

  When the game ball following the game ball GB1 arrives at the distribution mechanism 504 at an interval of 0.6 seconds or more, the game ball is moved to the distribution mechanism 504 at the timing when the game ball arrives. Depending on the state, the route is allocated to either the route R1 or the route R2.

  As described above, by applying the second starting port unit 500A (FIG. 108) in the other example 1 of the present embodiment to the above-described eighth embodiment, tenth embodiment to thirteenth embodiment, The same effects as those of the above-described embodiments and the above-described second starting port unit 500 (FIG. 105) can be obtained.

  Further, according to the second starting port unit 500A (FIG. 108) in the other example 1 of the embodiment, the left leaf spring member 504g and the right leaf spring member 504h elastically vibrate due to the mechanical action received from the reached game ball. As a result, the distribution mechanism 504 alternately transitions between a state inclined to the right and a state inclined to the left. Therefore, by employing the left leaf spring member 504g and the right leaf spring member 504h as elastic means having a desired elastic force, the distribution mechanism 504 alternates between a state in which the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined to the right and a state in which the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined to the left. Can be set to a desired period. As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  Next, another example 2 of the second starting port unit of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 111 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the second start-up port unit 500B in another example 2 of the fourteenth embodiment. The main difference from the second start-up port unit 500 shown in FIG. 105 is that a leaf spring member 504k is connected to the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504, and that the distribution mechanism 504 rotates around the rotation shaft 504d. In this case, a left regulating member 504m and a right regulating member 504n for regulating the left and right movement ranges of the leaf spring member 504k are provided, and the other configuration is the same as that of the second starting port unit 500.

  The leaf spring member 504k is a cantilever type leaf spring that extends downward from the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504, and has an upper end fixed to the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504 and a free lower end. Is at the end. When the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the rotation axis 504d, the leaf spring member 504k provided at the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504 comes into contact with the right regulating member 504n. When the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise (clockwise) about the rotation shaft 504d, the lower end of the leaf spring member 504k provided at the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504 comes into contact with the left regulating member 504m. Have been.

  Next, a case where a game ball enters the second starting port unit 500B will be described.

  FIG. 112 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of the distribution mechanism 504 and the game balls when the game balls enter the second starting port unit 500B.

  As shown in the state A1 of FIG. 112, when the game ball GB1 reaches the second starting port unit 500B and enters the inside of the second starting port unit 500B from the opening 502, it reaches the distribution mechanism 504. Since the distribution mechanism 504 is stationary while being inclined rightward due to the weight of the weight portion 504x, the game ball that has reached the distribution mechanism 504 is temporarily held by the left holding section 504e. Then, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the rotation shaft 504d by the weight of the game ball GB1 held by the left holding portion 504e, and becomes the state A2 in FIG.

  As shown in state A2 in FIG. 112, when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted to the left, the lower end of the leaf spring member 504k fixed to the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504 comes into contact with the right regulating member 504n, The spring member 504k is bent. Then, the game ball GB1 held by the left holding unit 504e falls from the left holding unit 504e and is distributed to the left route R1. Thereafter, the game ball GB1 distributed to the route R1 passes through the through gate 506. When the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 506, the main control device 60 executes the above-described electric accessory opening lottery.

  After the game ball GB1 has dropped from the left holding portion 504e, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise (clockwise) about the rotation shaft 504d due to the elastic force of the bent leaf spring member 504k and the weight of the weight portion 504x. It rotates to the state A3 in FIG. 112.

  As shown in a state A3 in FIG. 112, when the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward, the lower end of the leaf spring member 504k fixed to the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504 comes into contact with the left regulating member 504m, The spring member 504k is bent. Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the rotation axis 504d by the elastic force of the bent leaf spring member 504k, and becomes the state A4 in FIG.

  As shown in a state A4 in FIG. 112, when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted to the left, the lower end of the leaf spring member 504k fixed to the lower center of the distribution mechanism 504 comes into contact with the right regulating member 504n, The spring member 504k is bent. Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise (clockwise) about the rotation axis 504d by the elastic force of the bent leaf spring member 504k, and returns to the state A3 in FIG.

  Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 alternately repeats the leftward tilt and the rightward tilt by alternately repeating the counterclockwise rotation and the clockwise rotation by the elastic force of the leaf spring member 504k.

  When the game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted to the right (state A3 in FIG. 112), the game ball is temporarily held by the left holding unit 504e. Then, the distribution mechanism 504 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) and is distributed to the path R1. Thereafter, the distribution mechanism 504 alternately repeats a clockwise rotation and a clockwise rotation by alternately repeating clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation by the elastic force of the leaf spring member 504k.

  When the game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 when the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted to the left (state A4 in FIG. 112), the game ball is temporarily held by the right holding unit 504f. , The distribution mechanism 504 rotates clockwise (clockwise) and is distributed to the path R2. After that, the distribution mechanism 504 alternately repeats the leftward tilt and the rightward tilt by alternately repeating the counterclockwise rotation and the clockwise rotation by the elastic force of the leaf spring member 504k.

  In the second starting port unit 500B of the present embodiment, when the next game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 0.6 seconds after the game ball GB1 reaches the distribution mechanism 504, the distribution mechanism 504 is used. Indicates a state inclined to the left side (state A4 in FIG. 112). Therefore, the next game ball is distributed to the route R2. Furthermore, when the next game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 0.6 seconds after the game ball distributed to the route R2 reaches the distribution mechanism 504, the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward. (State A3 in FIG. 112). Therefore, the game ball next to the game ball assigned to the route R2 is assigned to the route R1.

  That is, in a situation where the game balls are fired at a predetermined firing intensity capable of reaching the second starting port unit 500B by the game ball firing mechanism 81 and are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals, The game ball that has entered the opening 502 of the second starting port unit 500B is alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2 by the distribution mechanism 504. In other words, the second starting port unit 500B illustrated in FIG. 111 has a function of alternately distributing the entered game ball to the path R1 and the path R2, similarly to the second starting port unit 300 illustrated in FIG. Will be.

  Therefore, by applying the second starting port unit 500B of this embodiment to the above-described eighth embodiment, the tenth embodiment to the thirteenth embodiment, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained. it can.

  When the game ball following the game ball GB1 does not enter the opening 202 and does not reach the distribution mechanism 504, counterclockwise rotation and clockwise rotation due to friction, air resistance, and the like on the rotating shaft 504d. The rotation amount (rotation angle) gradually decreases (rotation is attenuated), and finally, the distribution mechanism 504 is tilted rightward by the weight of the weight portion 504x (the state A1 in FIG. 112). In the same state) and stand still.

  When the game ball following the game ball GB1 arrives at the distribution mechanism 504 at an interval of 0.6 seconds or more, the game ball is moved to the distribution mechanism 504 at the timing when the game ball arrives. Depending on the state, the route is allocated to either the route R1 or the route R2.

  As described above, by applying the second starting port unit 500B (FIG. 111) in the other example 2 of the present embodiment to the above-described eighth embodiment, tenth embodiment to thirteenth embodiment, The same effects as those of the above-described embodiments and the above-described second starting port unit 500 (FIG. 105) can be obtained.

  Furthermore, according to the second starting port unit 500B (FIG. 111) in the other example 2 of the present embodiment, the leaf spring member 504k is elastically vibrated by the mechanical action received from the reached game ball, and the distribution mechanism 504 is provided. Changes alternately between a state inclined to the right and a state inclined to the left. Therefore, by adopting the leaf spring member 504k as the elastic means having a desired elastic force, the cycle when the distribution mechanism 504 alternately transitions between the state inclined to the right and the state inclined to the left can be changed. A desired period can be set. As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  In the above-described fourteenth embodiment, the distribution mechanism 504 has a configuration in which the distribution mechanism 504 is inclined rightward in the initial state and the stationary state (state in which the reached game ball is distributed to the route R1). As a configuration, the distribution mechanism 504 may be configured to be in a state of being inclined leftward (a state of arriving gaming balls being distributed to the route R2) in the initial state and the stationary state. The reason will be described.

  For example, as in the fourteenth embodiment described above, when the initial state and the stationary state of the distribution mechanism 504 are configured to be tilted to the right, the player removes all of the launched game balls. In order to distribute the game ball to the route R1 provided with the through gate 506, only one game ball is fired to reach the distribution mechanism 504 inclined to the right, and the game ball is distributed to the route R1. After that, the next game ball is fired until the vibration of the distributing mechanism 504 is attenuated and the stationary state is reached. After the distributing mechanism 504 is in the stationary state, the game ball is fired again, and May reach the distribution mechanism 504 tilted to the right, and the game ball may be distributed to the route R1 again.

  However, as described above, as another configuration, if the initial state and the stationary state of the distribution mechanism 504 are configured to be inclined leftward, the player can use the route R1 provided with the through gate 506. If it is desired to distribute the game balls to the distribution mechanism 504, it is necessary to make the game balls reach the distribution mechanism 504 that is tilted to the right during the vibration before the distribution mechanism 504 comes to a stationary state. Therefore, a sense of speed can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, various distribution mechanisms can be assumed as the distribution mechanism for distributing the reached game balls. For example, the distribution mechanism can be divided into a disadvantageous state in which game balls are distributed on a disadvantageous route and a favorable state in which game balls are distributed on a favorable route. After allocating one game ball that has arrived in the initial state, which is the state, to an unfavorable route, the ball is in an advantageous state only for a predetermined period after the distribution, and the game ball that has arrived in the predetermined period in the advantageous state is It is possible to envision a configuration in which the route is distributed to an advantageous route and returns to the disadvantageous state, which is the initial state after the elapse of the predetermined period.

  In this assumed distribution mechanism, the predetermined period in which the first game ball that has arrived is in an advantageous state after being distributed to an unfavorable path is limited, and after the elapse of the predetermined period, the ball enters the disadvantageous state, which is the initial state. Will return. Then, after returning to the disadvantageous state, which is the initial state, in order to cause the distribution mechanism to transition to the advantageous state again, the game balls reach the distribution mechanism, which is in the disadvantageous state, and the game balls are distributed to the disadvantageous route. Need to be done. That is, in order to distribute the gaming balls to an advantageous route, each time the distribution mechanism returns from the advantageous state to the initial disadvantageous state, the game balls reach the disadvantageous distribution mechanism and the game The ball must be routed to a disadvantageous path. Therefore, with this assumed distribution mechanism, it is not possible to distribute the first game ball to an unfavorable route and then to distribute all the second and subsequent game balls to an advantageous route.

  On the other hand, as described above, the initial state and the stationary state of the distributing mechanism 504 of the present embodiment are in a state of being inclined to the left. If it is configured to alternately transition between the state inclined to the right side, the first game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 504 in the initial state inclined to the left side and is distributed to the path R2 which is a disadvantageous path. After that, the second game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution mechanism 504 during the transition between the state inclined to the left and the state inclined to the right is inclined to the right. By adjusting the firing interval of the game balls, the second game ball can be distributed to an advantageous route. Then, the distribution mechanism 504, which is in transition between the state inclined to the left and the state inclined to the right, is inclined to the right as a result of the distribution of the second game ball. By adjusting the firing interval of the game balls so that the third game balls arrive at the timing, the third game balls can be distributed to an advantageous route. That is, the firing interval of the game balls is set such that the game balls arrive at the timing when the distribution mechanism 504 during the transition between the state of tilting to the left and the state of tilting to the right is tilted to the right. Is adjusted, it is possible to distribute the first game ball to the disadvantageous route and then to distribute all the second and subsequent game balls to the advantageous route R1.

  In the assumed distributing mechanism described above, after the game balls reach the distributing mechanism in the disadvantageous state, which is the initial state, and are distributed to the disadvantageous path, after the predetermined period in the advantageous state, It is possible to distribute all of the game balls to an unfavorable route by causing the subsequent game balls to reach the distribution mechanism that has returned to the initial state after waiting for the progress, but it is possible for the player to play the game balls. There is no merit of distributing to a disadvantageous route.

  In addition, in the example illustrated in FIG. 105 of the above-described fourteenth embodiment, the distribution mechanism 504 has a configuration including the left holding unit 504e and the right holding unit 504f. However, as another configuration, the distribution mechanism 504 includes: It is good also as a rotatable circular windmill provided with the some holding part which can hold a game ball temporarily. Then, by adjusting the moment of inertia of the windmill, the friction on the rotating shaft 504d, and the like so that the game balls that arrive at the interval of 0.6 seconds are alternately distributed to the route R1 and the route R2, as shown in FIG. 105 of the fourteenth embodiment. The same effect as in the above example can be obtained. Specifically, the windmill may alternately distribute the game balls to the route R1 and distribute the game balls to the route R2 at the timing when the game balls arrive at intervals of 0.6 seconds. .

  In addition, the behavior of the distribution mechanism 504 described in the above-described fourteenth embodiment is an example, and the distribution mechanism 504 alternately leans to the right at timings at which the game balls arrive at 0.6 second intervals. And the state in which the state of the distribution mechanism 504 transitions during the 0.6 second can be an arbitrary number.

  Further, in the above-described fourteenth embodiment, the distribution mechanism 504 may be configured to be in a state of being inclined to the right or a state of being inclined to the left in a stationary state. Further, in the second starting port units 500, 500A, and 500B of the above-described fourteenth embodiment, the through gate 506 and the opening and closing ball entry device 508 are omitted, and the general prize hole 32 is provided in the path R1 so that the path R1 can be changed. It is good also as composition which makes a path more advantageous than R2.

O. Modification:
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the following modifications are possible.

O1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 stores the contents of the game effects or the effect elements constituting the game effects executed in the latest game, regardless of the presence / absence of the hold information, and executes the already-notified notice. In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which the stored game effects or the contents of the effect elements constituting the game effects are executed in the next game round. With such a configuration, in the state where there is no hold information, even if a new prize is awarded, in the game time related to the prize, the game effect or the game effect executed in the previous game time is configured. Since the effect element is executed, the game effect having the same content or the effect element constituting the game effect can be executed a plurality of times, so that the player can be provided with a sense of being already seen.

O2. Modified example 2:
In the above embodiment, when the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, the effect element to be executed first may be ended and the effect element to be executed next may be started at the same time. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a stronger sense of being viewed.

O3. Modification 3:
In the above-described embodiment, after the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, the suggestion effect that suggests to the player that the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times is executed. However, a configuration may be adopted in which, before the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, a preliminary suggestion effect that suggests to the player that the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times is performed. . With this configuration, the player who has recognized the advance suggestion effect can be given a strong interest in the effect element to be executed subsequently. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the game effect, and it is possible to improve the interest.

O4. Modification 4:
In the eighth embodiment and the ninth embodiment, the length of time in which the open / close doors 208b and 308b maintain the open state is different for each type of the high frequency support mode. For each type of the frequency support mode, the number of times the doors 208b and 308b transition from the closed state to the open state and the timing at which the doors 208b and 308b transition from the closed state to the open state may be different. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to set a plurality of types of high-frequency support modes in which the number of game balls entering the second starting port is different.

O5. Modification 5:
In the ninth embodiment, the main control device 60 is configured to be able to execute only one type of the third high-frequency support mode as the high-frequency support mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1, but the main control device 60 Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which a plurality of types of high-frequency support modes in which the pitching rate exceeds 1 can be executed.

  For example, in the ninth embodiment, the configuration may be such that the fourth high-frequency support mode in which the opening time of the opening / closing door 308b is set to 2.3 seconds can be executed. In the fourth high-frequency support mode in which the opening time of the opening / closing door 308b is set to 2.3 seconds, the game ball has a predetermined firing intensity that allows the game ball firing mechanism 81 to reach the second starting port unit 300. In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at 0.6 second intervals, all four game balls enter the second starting port 308a and eight game balls are paid out as prize balls. become. Therefore, the pitching rate in the case where the fourth high frequency support mode is being executed is 2.00. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make a difference in the degree of elation given to the player in the high frequency support mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1. As a result, the intonation can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that, even when the fourth high frequency support mode is configured to be executable, the first overall pitching rate described above is adjusted by adjusting the ratio of executing the first to fourth high frequency support modes. The value of T1 and the second overall pitch rate T2 can be set to 1 or less.

O6. Modification 6:
In the ninth embodiment, among the four game balls, one game ball GB1 is distributed to the route R11, and the three game balls GB2, GB3, and GB4 arriving after the game ball GB1 are defined as the route R11. Instead of this configuration, one game ball GB1 is distributed to a predetermined route, and two game balls that arrive after the game ball GB1 are assigned to the different routes (route R2 and route R12). It may be configured to distribute to a different route from the predetermined route, and to distribute one game ball GB1 to the predetermined route, and to set a predetermined number of four or more game balls that arrive after the game ball GB1 to the predetermined route. It is good also as a structure which distributes to a path different from this path. That is, one game ball GB1 may be distributed to a predetermined route, and N (N is an integer of 2 or more) game balls that arrive after the game ball GB1 may be distributed to a route different from the predetermined route. Good.

  In place of the through gate 306 in the above-described ninth embodiment, a prize ball opening into which a game ball can enter, or a predetermined position, at which only one game ball GB1 allocated to the predetermined route can reach. It is good also as composition provided with an accessory. According to such a configuration, of the (N + 1) game balls, only one game ball GB1 is made to reach the prize ball opening or a predetermined accessory, and N game balls reached after the game ball GB1. Can be prevented from reaching the prize ball opening or a predetermined accessory.

  Furthermore, by setting the value of N (the number of gaming balls distributed to a route different from the predetermined route) to a desired value at the time of designing the gaming machine, a game that reaches the prize ball port or a predetermined accessory is set. The ratio of the spheres can be set to a desired ratio. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing a gaming machine can be improved, and diversification of gaming can be achieved.

O7. Modification 7:
In the eighth to thirteenth embodiments, instead of the doors 208b and 308b, the state of the second starting ports 208a and 308a is changed to a state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball and to easily enter a game ball. Other mechanisms for transitioning between states may be employed. For example, a so-called electric tulip may be adopted as another mechanism instead of the opening / closing doors 208b and 308b.

O8. Modification 8:
In the above eighth to thirteenth embodiments, a configuration may be adopted in which the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery in the high frequency support mode is set to other than 100%. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the probability of winning in the electric accessory opening lottery in the high frequency support mode is set to 99%, 60%, or the like. With such a configuration, the pitching rate in the high frequency support mode can be reduced. For example, the probability of winning in the electric auditors character open lottery is 100 when the pitching rate is 1 when the probability of winning in the electric auditors character open lottery in the high frequency support mode is set to 100%. If it is set to less than%, the pitching rate in the high-frequency support mode can be set to less than 1.

  In the eighth to thirteenth embodiments, when one game ball enters the second starting port 208a, 308a, the number of game balls (number of prize balls) to be paid out as a prize ball is one. The number may be set to an arbitrary value other than the number and the number. By doing so, the pitching rate in the high frequency support mode can be set to an arbitrary value. In addition, when one game ball enters the second starting port 208a, 308a, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls (the number of prize balls) may be changed according to the game state. According to such a configuration, the pitching rate in the high-frequency support mode changes according to the gaming state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

O9. Modification 9:
In the above-described eighth to twelfth embodiments, the type of the high frequency support mode is set for each type of jackpot, but the trigger for executing the high frequency support mode and the type of the high frequency support mode Any other configuration can be adopted as a configuration for determining the above. For example, a configuration to execute the high frequency support mode when the number of consecutive game times that do not win the jackpot lottery exceeds a predetermined number, or a high frequency support mode according to the number of consecutive game times that do not win the jackpot lottery A random number counter for determining whether or not to execute the high-frequency support mode and for determining the type of the high-frequency support mode. Configuration that determines the type of mode, configuration that determines whether or not the high-frequency support mode is executed according to the type of stop symbol, configuration that determines the type of the high-frequency support mode, high frequency when a specific reach effect is executed Configuration to execute the support mode, configuration to determine the type of high-frequency support mode according to the type of reach effect to be performed, hold of the opening A configuration in which the high-frequency support mode is executed when the total number of game balls entered at the timing when the number is the upper limit exceeds the predetermined threshold, the number of reserved start openings becomes the upper limit It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the type of the high-frequency support mode is determined according to the total number of game balls entered at a certain timing.

O10. Modification 10:
In the eighth to twelfth embodiments, the throwing rate and the execution ratio in each high-frequency support mode are set so that the first overall throwing rate T1 and the second overall throwing rate T2 are 1 or less. However, the configuration may be such that the launching rate and the execution ratio in each high-frequency support mode are set such that the first overall pitching rate T1 and the second overall pitching rate T2 are less than 1. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the ambition of the player from excessively increasing.

O11. Modification 11:
Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine that opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific region of a special device or a game ball enters a specific region of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that is a jackpot when a right is generated and a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, and a sparrow ball provided with another accessory.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-and-ball type, for example, includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided in a circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reels by inserting medals and operating a start lever, and operates a stop switch. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols has been established on the activated line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported to be openable and closable on the outer frame includes a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, in which the rotation of a reel is started.

  Further, in the above embodiment, some of the functions realized by software may be realized by hardware, or some of the functions realized by hardware may be realized by software.

P. Regarding the invention groups extracted from the above embodiments:
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.

<Feature A group>
The feature A group is extracted from each embodiment described above or a combination thereof.

[Feature A1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Based on at least one of the information included in the special information, whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines before the special information is a target of the collation,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined effect element is determined,
In the effect execution means,
From the game time before the game time according to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the execution of the determined effect element is started,
A gaming machine characterized in that the determined effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same content before a game round related to the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is completed.

  According to the feature A1, since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. . The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Further, according to the feature A1, even when the effect (for example, the pre-reading lamp is lit red) that directly suggests that the privilege is highly likely to be given is not executed, the effect element having the same content is performed. Can be realized in which attention is paid to whether or not is executed a plurality of times. Therefore, the player can always play a game with a high sense of expectation for the effect elements to be sequentially executed.

  In addition, the game effect is executed by outputs from a plurality of hardware such as a speaker, a display device, a light emitting device, and a physically operating accessory included in the game machine. The effect element refers to a combination of outputs at a predetermined timing by the plurality of hardware that controls a game effect. For example, one effect element (for example, a cut-in notice effect, a reach effect, or the like) is configured by the speaker, the display device, and the light emitting device outputting each at a predetermined timing. A game effect is constituted by a plurality of effect elements.

  As described above, the rendering element is a combination of outputs at a predetermined timing by a plurality of hardware that controls the game rendering, and is configured by, for example, a speaker, a display device, and an output at a predetermined timing from a light emitting device. Effect element A and effect element B in which the output from the speaker is deleted from the effect element, if the output contents from the display device and the light emitting device at a predetermined timing are the same, an effect element having the same content Will be included. When the gaming machine executes the effect element A after executing the effect element A, the game effect B does not include the sound (output from the speaker) with respect to the game effect A, but other hardware. Since the contents of the output from the (display device and the light emitting device) are the same, the player can be provided with a sense of being viewed.

[Feature A2]
The gaming machine according to Feature A1,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature A2, by increasing or decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the player is increased / decreased, and the expectation of the player is increased, and the expectation of the player is increased. Can be changed.

[Feature A3]
The gaming machine according to Feature A2,
The control unit may control the plurality of times to be executed a plurality of times during a period from a time when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied to a time when a game round related to the special information that is determined to have satisfied the predetermined condition is completed. A game machine characterized by increasing the number of effect elements having the content of (1) with time.

  According to the feature A3, the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases with time, so that the player's expectation can be increased with time.

[Feature A4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, further comprising:
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by the player is provided,
The control means includes:
As the effect element, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute an operation acceptance effect element including content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation,
A gaming machine, wherein when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight.

  According to the feature A4, since the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to suppress the execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. Thus, it is possible to surely give a sense of sight.

[Feature A5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4,
The control means, after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed by a game machine.

  According to the feature A5, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and that the effect element of the same content is executed. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

[Feature A6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5,
The effect element is a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of a background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of a background image, and the background image changes to a mode different from a normal state. A background change announcement effect to be performed, a character announcement effect for causing a predetermined accessory to execute a predetermined operation, a lamp light emission effect for emitting various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol column variation effect for changing a symbol column in a predetermined scroll pattern, At least one of a reach effect in which the remaining one symbol row is fluctuated while at least two of the same symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and a symbol stop effect in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped A gaming machine characterized by including.

  According to the feature A6, since it is possible to give the player a sense of sight by using various effect elements, it is determined whether or not the same content is executed a plurality of times for various effect elements. Can be noticed.

<Characteristic B group>
The feature B group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof.

[Feature B1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, at least one effect element by the end of the game times related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied While causing the effect execution means to execute multiple times with the same content,
And causing the effect execution means to execute a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times after the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature B1, since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player a sense of demeaning that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. . The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given.

  Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Furthermore, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, the player can be made aware that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and the effect element having the same content can be executed a plurality of times. It can reassure the player that something has a special meaning.

[Feature B2]
The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein:
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature B2, by increasing or decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the player is increased / decreased, and the expectation of the player is given, for example, by giving inflection to the expectation. Can be changed.

[Feature B3]
The gaming machine according to Feature B2,
The control unit may control the plurality of times to be executed a plurality of times during a period from a time when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied to a time when a game round related to the special information that is determined to have satisfied the predetermined condition is completed. A game machine characterized by increasing the number of effect elements having the content of (1) with time.

  According to the feature B3, the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases as time elapses, so that the player's expectation can be increased as time elapses.

[Feature B4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B3,
The determining unit determines, based on at least one of information included in the special information, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, before the special information becomes a target of the comparison. Things,
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, the plurality of executions are performed by the effect execution means from a game time prior to a game time related to the special information determined to have satisfied the predetermined condition. A gaming machine for starting execution of a rendering element to be performed.

  According to the feature B4, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling from a game time before the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

[Feature B5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B4, further comprising:
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by the player is provided,
The control means includes:
As the effect element, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute an operation acceptance effect element including content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation,
A gaming machine, wherein when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight.

  According to the feature B5, since the operation receiving effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to suppress the execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. Thus, it is possible to surely give a sense of sight.

[Feature B6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B5,
The effect element is a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of a background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of a background image, and the background image changes to a mode different from a normal state. A background change announcement effect to be performed, a character announcement effect for causing a predetermined accessory to execute a predetermined operation, a lamp light emission effect for emitting various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol column variation effect for changing a symbol column in a predetermined scroll pattern, At least one of a reach effect in which the remaining one symbol row is fluctuated while at least two of the same symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and a symbol stop effect in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped A gaming machine characterized by including.

  According to the feature B6, it is possible to give the player a sense of sight by using various effect elements. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the same content is executed multiple times in various effect elements. Can be done.

<Feature C group>
The feature C group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the first embodiment.

[Feature C1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
Determining means for determining a display continuation time which is a time required for one game round;
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Based on at least one of the information included in the special information, whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines before the special information is a target of the collation,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, at least two of a plurality of game times before the game time according to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. In each of the game times, the effect execution means executes the effect element having the same content that can be executed within the shortest display duration time among the display duration times that can be determined by the determination means. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature C1, the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times (at least twice), so that the player feels that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (dejab). Can be given. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  According to the feature C1, the control means causes the effect execution means to execute an effect element having the same content that can be executed within the shortest display duration among display durations that can be determined by the determination means. Even if the display duration of each game time determined by the means is different, the effect element having the same content can be executed by the effect execution means in each game time.

[Feature C2]
The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein:
The control means includes:
In the case where the length of the display duration of one game time for executing the effect element having the same content is a length capable of executing the effect element having the same content a plurality of times, the same in the one game time A game machine which causes the effect execution means to execute the effect element having the content of (1) a plurality of times.

  According to the feature C2, it is possible to execute the effect element having the same content (hereinafter, also referred to as an effect element for the already-viewed notice), which is a target to be executed a plurality of times, more times. On the other hand, it is possible to strongly recognize the sense of sight. Further, the number of times the effect element for the already-viewed notice is executed increases or decreases depending on the length of the display duration of one game time, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

  Furthermore, the rendering element for the already-viewed notice is a rendering element that can be executed within the shortest display duration among the display durations that can be determined by the determination means, so that the time required for one execution is one. It is less than or equal to the display duration of the game times. Therefore, even when the effect element for the already-notified notice is executed once in one game time, an extra time may be generated in the display continuation time. According to this gaming machine, when the length of the display continuation time of one game time is a length capable of executing the effect element for visual feeling notice (the effect element of the same content) a plurality of times, Since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times in one game time, the surplus time of the display continuation time can be minimized.

[Feature C3]
The gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature C3, the player's expectation can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, or by increasing or decreasing the expectation of the player. Can be changed.

[Feature C4]
The gaming machine according to Feature C3,
The control unit may control the plurality of times to be executed a plurality of times during a period from a time when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied to a time when a game round related to the special information that is determined to have satisfied the predetermined condition is completed. A game machine characterized by increasing the number of effect elements having the content of (1) with time.

  According to the feature C4, since the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases with time, the player's expectation can be increased with time.

[Feature C5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C4, further comprising:
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by the player is provided,
The control means includes:
As the effect element, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute an operation acceptance effect element including content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation,
A gaming machine, wherein when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight.

  According to the feature C5, since the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to suppress the execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. Thus, it is possible to surely give a sense of sight.

[Feature C6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C5,
The control means, after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed by a game machine.

  According to the feature C6, the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, so that the player can recognize that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and the effect element of the same content can be recognized. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

[Feature C7]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C6,
The effect element is a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of a background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of a background image, and the background image changes to a mode different from a normal state. A background change announcement effect to be performed, a character announcement effect for causing a predetermined accessory to execute a predetermined operation, a lamp light emission effect for emitting various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol column variation effect for changing a symbol column in a predetermined scroll pattern, At least one of a reach effect in which the remaining one symbol row is fluctuated while at least two of the same symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and a symbol stop effect in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped A gaming machine characterized by including.

  According to the feature C7, it is possible to give the player a sense of sight by using various effect elements. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the same content is executed a plurality of times for various effect elements. Can be noticed.

<Characteristic D group>
The feature D group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the second embodiment.

[Feature D1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Based on at least one of the information included in the special information, whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines before the special information is a target of the collation,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Effect storage means for storing the contents of the game effect,
In a gaming machine equipped with
If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied,
The effect storage means stores the content in at least a part of the period of the game effect executed in a game time earlier than the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied,
The control means is a game time after the game time in which the content of the game effect is stored, and in the game time before the game time according to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, A gaming machine characterized in that the stored production effect in at least a part of the period is reproduced by the effect execution means.

  According to the feature D1, the content of the executed game effect in at least a part of the period is stored, and the content of the stored game effect in at least part of the period is reproduced. It is possible to give a sense of being viewed (dejab) that the game effect has been executed a plurality of times. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is given after the game effect of the same content is executed a plurality of times, the game effect is expected to be executed a plurality of times by the game effect of the same content. Every time it is executed, the player will pay attention to the game production with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the game effect having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and to appropriately increase the player's attention to the game effect that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Further, according to the feature D1, the content of the executed game effect is stored and reproduced, so that the player experiences the game effect of completely the same content. Therefore, it is easy to give the player a sense of sight.

[Feature D2]
The gaming machine according to feature D1, further comprising:
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by the player is provided,
The control means includes:
As the game effect, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute an operation accepting effect including a content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation,
A game machine characterized in that, when a game effect to be stored by the effect storage means is executed by a game effect unit, the operation accepting effect is not selected as the game effect.

  When the operation acceptance effect is reproduced as a game effect, the operation accepting effect may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight.

  According to the feature D2, since the operation accepting effect is not selected as the game effect to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to suppress the execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. It is possible to surely give a sense of sight.

[Feature D3]
The gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2,
The control means causes the effect execution means to execute a suggestion effect indicating to the player that a game effect of the same content has been reproduced after the stored game effect has been reproduced. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature D3, the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, so that the player can recognize that the game effect of the same content is reproduced, and the game effect of the same content is reproduced. It can reassure the player that something has a special meaning.

<Feature E group>
The feature E group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the third embodiment.

[Feature E1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Based on at least one of the information included in the special information, whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines before the special information is a target of the collation,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Determining means for determining a display continuation time which is a time required for one game round;
The shortest display duration that can be determined by the determination unit is calculated as the display duration of a plurality of successive game times before the game time according to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Calculating means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control unit, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the calculation unit calculates by the end of the game round related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute an effect element having the same content that can be executed a plurality of times during the total time, a plurality of times.

  According to the feature E1, the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times (at least twice), so that the player feels that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (dejab). Can be given. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  Further, according to the feature E1, the control unit determines the effect element having the same content that can be executed a plurality of times in the total time calculated by the calculation unit (the total time of the shortest display duration that can be determined by the determination unit). Since the effect execution means is executed a plurality of times, one effect element to be executed a plurality of times is not limited to one that can be completed within the display duration time required for one game time. That is, the effect element having the same content can be executed a plurality of times over a plurality of successive game times before the game time related to the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition. For example, it is also possible to execute one effect element to be executed a plurality of times across game times. Therefore, when selecting an effect element to be executed a plurality of times, the effect element can be selected without considering the execution time of one time of the effect element.

  Furthermore, since the effect element of the same content that can be executed a plurality of times is executed a plurality of times in the total time of the shortest display duration times that can be determined by the determining means, the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times. Is less than or equal to the total display duration of each actual game. Therefore, when the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times over a plurality of successive game times before the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is determined to be satisfied, time shortage occurs. By avoiding, it is possible to reliably execute the effect element having the same content a plurality of times.

[Feature E2]
The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein:
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature E2, by increasing / decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the player can be increased / decreased, and the expectation of the player can be increased. Can be changed.

[Feature E3]
The gaming machine according to Feature E2,
The control unit may control the plurality of times to be executed a plurality of times during a period from when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied to when a game round related to the special information that is determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is completed. A game machine characterized by increasing the number of effect elements with the content of (1) as time elapses.

  According to the feature E3, the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases with the passage of time, so that the expectation of the player can be increased with the passage of time.

[Feature E4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features E1 to E3, further comprising:
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by the player is provided,
The control means includes:
As the effect element, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute an operation acceptance effect element including content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation,
A gaming machine, wherein when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight.

  According to the feature E4, since the operation receiving effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to suppress the execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. Thus, it is possible to surely give a sense of sight.

[Feature E5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4,
The control means, after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed by a game machine.

  According to the feature E5, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and the effect element having the same content is not executed. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

[Feature E6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features E1 to E5,
The effect element is a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of a background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of a background image, and the background image changes to a mode different from a normal state. A background change announcement effect to be performed, a character announcement effect for causing a predetermined accessory to execute a predetermined operation, a lamp light emission effect for emitting various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol column variation effect for changing a symbol column in a predetermined scroll pattern, At least one of a reach effect in which the remaining one symbol row is fluctuated while at least two of the same symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and a symbol stop effect in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped A gaming machine characterized by including.

  According to the feature E6, it is possible to give the player a sense of sight by using various effect elements, so that it is determined whether or not the same content is executed a plurality of times for various effect elements. Can be noticed.

<Characteristic F group>
The feature F group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the fourth embodiment.

[Feature F1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
Determining means for determining a display continuation time which is a time required for one game round;
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, at least one of the game times before the game time according to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game machine for causing the effect execution means to execute the effect element that can be executed a plurality of times in the display duration time of the game in a plurality of times with the same content.

According to the feature F1, since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. .
The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given.
Furthermore, when the player experiences that the privilege is given after the same content of the production element is executed multiple times, the player expects that the same content of the production element will be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation.
Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  According to the feature F1, in at least one game time, the effect element that can be executed a plurality of times within the display duration of the game time is executed a plurality of times with the same content, so that the player has a sense of perception. Can be given in one game round.

[Feature F2]
The gaming machine according to Feature F1,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature F2, by increasing / decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the player can be increased / decreased, and the expectation of the player can be increased / decreased. Can be changed.

[Feature F3]
The gaming machine according to Feature F2,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, the control means determines that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, and thereafter determines that the predetermined information has been satisfied. A gaming machine wherein the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times is increased with time during a period until the round ends.

  According to the feature F3, the number of effect elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases with the passage of time, so that the player's expectation can be increased with the passage of time.

[Feature F4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features F1 to F3,
The determining unit determines, based on at least one of information included in the special information, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, before the special information becomes a target of the comparison. Things,
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, the plurality of executions are performed by the effect execution means from a game time prior to a game time related to the special information determined to have satisfied the predetermined condition. A gaming machine for starting execution of a rendering element to be performed.

  According to the feature F4, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling from a game time before the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

[Feature F5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features F1 to F4,
The control means, after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed by a game machine.

  According to the feature F5, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and the effect element having the same content is not executed. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

[Feature F6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features F1 to F5,
The effect element is a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of a background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of a background image, and the background image changes to a mode different from a normal state. A background change announcement effect to be performed, a character announcement effect for causing a predetermined accessory to execute a predetermined operation, a lamp light emission effect for emitting various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol column variation effect for changing a symbol column in a predetermined scroll pattern, At least one of a reach effect in which the remaining one symbol row is fluctuated while at least two of the same symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and a symbol stop effect in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped A gaming machine characterized by including.

  According to the feature F6, it is possible to give the player a sense of sight by using various effect elements. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the same content is executed multiple times in various effect elements. Can be done.

<Characteristic G group>
The feature G group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the fifth embodiment.

[Feature G1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Based on at least one of the information included in the special information, whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines before the special information is a target of the collation,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Determining means for determining a display continuation time which is a time required for one game round;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The determining means sets a display duration of a predetermined length for at least two game times out of a plurality of game times before the game times related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. To secure,
The control means performs the effect execution of the effect element having the same content in at least two game times among a plurality of game times before the game time according to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by being executed by a means.

  According to the feature G1, the effect element having the same content can be executed in at least two game times in which the continuation time of the predetermined length is secured by the determining means. Since the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature G2]
The gaming machine according to Feature G1,
The determining means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, at least two game times out of a plurality of game times before the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. For each time, a predetermined length of display duration is secured,
The control means causes the effect execution means to execute, in each game time, the effect execution element having the same content that can be executed in each game time in which the display duration of the predetermined length is secured by the determination means. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature G2, the control means causes the effect execution means to execute the effect element of the same content that can be executed in each of the game rounds in which the determination means secures the display duration of a predetermined length. The time required to execute the same effect element can be prevented from being insufficient in each game time, and the effect element having the same content can be reliably executed in each game time.

[Feature G3]
The gaming machine according to Feature G1, wherein
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, at least two of each of a plurality of game times before the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is determined to be satisfied In the game times, to cause the effect execution means to execute the effect element of the same content,
The determining means, for at least two game times out of a plurality of game times before the game times related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means of the same content A gaming machine characterized by ensuring a display continuation time that is long enough to execute an effect element.

  According to the feature G3, the deciding unit secures a display continuation time that is long enough for the effect executing means to execute the effect element having the same content, so that the time required for the effect executing means to execute the same effect element is determined. Can be avoided in each game time, and the effect element having the same content can be surely executed in each game time.

[Feature G4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features G1 to G3,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature G4, by increasing or decreasing the number of effect elements having the same content to be executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the player is increased / decreased, and the expectation of the player is given by giving inflection to the expectation. Can be changed.

[Feature G5]
The gaming machine according to Feature G4,
The control unit may control the plurality of times to be executed a plurality of times during a period from a time when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied to a time when a game round related to the special information that is determined to have satisfied the predetermined condition is completed. A game machine characterized by increasing the number of effect elements having the content of (1) with time.

  According to the feature G5, the number of presentation elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling increases as time elapses, so that the player's expectation can be increased as time elapses.

[Feature G6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features G1 to G5, further comprising:
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by the player is provided,
The control means includes:
As the effect element, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute an operation acceptance effect element including content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation,
A gaming machine, wherein when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight.

  According to the feature G6, since the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to suppress the execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. Thus, it is possible to surely give a sense of sight.

[Feature G7]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features G1 to G6,
The control means, after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed by a game machine.

  According to the feature G7, the suggestion effect is caused to be executed by the effect execution means, so that the player can recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

[Feature G8]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features G1 to G7,
The effect element is a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of a background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of a background image, and the background image changes to a mode different from a normal state. A background change announcement effect to be performed, a character announcement effect for causing a predetermined accessory to execute a predetermined operation, a lamp light emission effect for emitting various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol column variation effect for changing a symbol column in a predetermined scroll pattern, At least one of a reach effect in which the remaining one symbol row is fluctuated while at least two of the same symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and a symbol stop effect in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped A gaming machine characterized by including.

  According to the feature G8, it is possible to give the player a sense of sight by using various effect elements, and therefore, it is determined whether or not the same content is executed a plurality of times for various effect elements. Can be noticed.

<Characteristic H group>
The feature H group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the sixth embodiment.

[Feature H1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
Time acquisition means for acquiring time information;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
As the effect element, to cause the effect execution means to execute a time-linked effect element that is continuously executed over time based on the time information,
The case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the execution of the time-linked effect element is started by the time the game based on the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. In this case, a plurality of the time-linked effect elements to be executed during at least a part of the time are assigned to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is completed. A gaming machine characterized by being executed twice.

  According to the feature H1, the time-linked effect element executed in at least a part of the period is executed a plurality of times, so that an effect with a new interest can be provided to the player. In addition, since the time-linked effect element executed in at least a part of the period is executed a plurality of times, the player feels that the time-linked effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times (dejab). Can be given.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is given after the time-linked effect element is executed a plurality of times, the time-linked effect element is executed in expectation that the time-effect element is executed a plurality of times. At any time, he will always pay attention to the time-linked production elements with high expectations. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the time-linked effect element is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention of the player to the time-linked effect element that is executed based on the time information, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  If a plurality of gaming machines having the feature H1 are installed in the gaming hall, the gaming machine satisfying the predetermined condition and the gaming machine not satisfying the predetermined condition have the same time-linked effect element from the same time. Is started, there is a time difference (shift) in the time-linked effect element to be executed. Therefore, superiority can be given to a player playing a game with a gaming machine satisfying a predetermined condition.

[Feature H2]
The gaming machine according to Feature H1, wherein
The control means sets a specific time position of the time-linked effect element having a predetermined time length as a start position when the time-linked effect element is executed by the effect execution means a plurality of times. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature H2, since the time-linked effect element is executed a plurality of times with the specific time position as the start position, the player is strongly given to the part after the specific time position of the time-linked effect element. Visual sensation can be recognized.

[Feature H3]
The gaming machine according to Feature H2,
The determining unit determines, based on at least one of information included in the special information, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, before the special information becomes a target of the comparison. Things,
The control means is a game time whose execution is started after it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and is a game time before the game time according to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute the time-linked effect element with the specific time position as a start position, triggered by a timing at which each of the game operations is started at least two times. Machine.

  According to the feature H3, by synchronizing the start timing of each time-linked effect element that is executed a plurality of times with the start timing of the game round, it is possible to give the player a stronger sense of being viewed.

[Feature H4]
The gaming machine according to Feature H2 or Feature 3,
The control means stores, as the specific time position, a time position of the time-linked effect element that is executed at a timing at which a game round starts after the predetermined condition is determined to be satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  If a specific time position is set at the end of the time-linked production element, if the time-linked production element starts from a specific time position, the time-linked production element corresponding to the specific time position will be May not be executed at the timing of the start of the first game time of at least two game times. In this case, the time-linked production element that has been executed as a continuous series of flows until the first game round is started is suddenly interrupted at the timing of the start of the first game round, and is executed once. The time-linked effect element is started and executed from a specific time position that is not specified.

  According to the feature H4, a time-linked effect that is executed at a timing when the first game time of the at least two game times is started, that is, the game time after it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The temporal position of the element is stored as a specific temporal position, and the stored specific temporal position is used as the start position of the second or later time-linked production element of the plurality of executions. The temporal position once executed as a continuous series of flows can be set as the start position of the second or later time-linked effect element to be executed a plurality of times. Therefore, the time-linked effect element that has been executed as a continuous series of flows until the first game round is started is prevented from being suddenly interrupted at the start of the first game round, and is executed once. It is possible to avoid starting and executing the time-linked production element from a specific temporal position that is not present.

[Feature H5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features H1 to H4,
The control means includes:
As the effect element, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute a non-time-linked effect element that is executed based on the time information,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the non-time-linked effect element is being executed together with the time-linked effect element, the time-linked effect that is executed in at least a part of the period And causing the effect execution unit to execute the element and the non-time-linked effect element a plurality of times before the game round related to the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is completed. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature H5, in addition to the time-linked effect element, the non-time-linked effect element is also executed a plurality of times, so that a stronger sense of being viewed can be given to the player.

[Feature H6]
The gaming machine according to Feature H5,
The gaming machine, wherein the control means controls the number of the non-time-linked effect elements to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature 6, by increasing / decreasing the number of non-time-linked effect elements to be executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the player is increased / decreased, and the expectation of the player is increased. You can make a change.

[Feature H7]
The gaming machine according to Feature H6,
The control unit may be configured to execute the plurality of times during a period from when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied to when a game round related to the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is completed. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of non-time-linked effect elements is increased over time.

  According to the feature H7, the number of non-time-linked effect elements, which are one of the effect elements for which the player recognizes the already-viewed feeling, increases with the passage of time. Can be increased.

[Feature H8]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features H1 to H7,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by the player is provided,
The control means includes:
As the effect element, it is possible to cause the effect execution means to execute an operation acceptance effect element including content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation,
A gaming machine, wherein when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation accepting effect element is not selected as the non-time-linked effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. As a result, it may not be possible to give the player a sense of sight.

  According to the feature H8, since the operation receiving effect element is not selected as the non-time-linked effect element to be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to suppress the execution of different contents depending on the mode of the input operation by the player. It is possible to surely give the person a sense of sight.

[Feature H9]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features H1 to H8,
The control means, after the effect element of the same content is executed a plurality of times, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed by a game machine.

  According to the feature H9, the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, so that the player can recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and the effect element having the same content can be recognized. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

[Feature H10]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features H1 to H9,
The effect element is a cut-in notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in front of a background image, an object notice effect in which a predetermined object image is displayed in front of a background image, and the background image changes to a mode different from a normal state. A background change announcement effect to be performed, a character announcement effect for causing a predetermined accessory to execute a predetermined operation, a lamp light emission effect for emitting various lamps in a predetermined pattern, a symbol column variation effect for changing a symbol column in a predetermined scroll pattern, At least one of a reach effect in which the remaining one symbol row is fluctuated while at least two of the same symbols are stopped on at least one activated line, and a symbol stop effect in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped A gaming machine characterized by including.

  According to the feature H10, since it is possible to give the player a sense of sight by using various effect elements, it is determined whether or not the same content is executed a plurality of times for the various effect elements. Can be noticed.

<Characteristic I group>
The feature I group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 1 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature I1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element,
After causing the effect execution means to execute a first effect mode including a content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation, the operation mode of the input operation accepted by the operation accepting unit is determined by a predetermined operation condition. When the condition is satisfied, a second effect mode different from the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means,
After causing the effect execution means to execute the first effect mode, if the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition, the second effect mode is not executed by the effect execution means,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element for the second time or later,
In the case where the second effect mode is executed when the operation receiving effect element is executed by the effect execution means for the first time,
After causing the effect execution means to execute the first effect mode, the second effect mode is performed regardless of whether the operation mode satisfies or does not satisfy the operation condition. Let the production execution means execute,
When the second effect mode is not executed when the first operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means,
After causing the effect execution means to execute the first effect mode, the second effect mode is performed regardless of whether the operation mode satisfies or does not satisfy the operation condition. A gaming machine characterized in that the effect execution means is not executed.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

  According to the feature I1, regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player, when the second effect mode is executed in the first operation accepting effect element, the second effect mode is executed in the second and subsequent operation accepting effect elements. Is performed, on the other hand, if the second effect mode is not executed in the first operation accepting effect element, the second effect mode is not executed in the second and subsequent operation accepting effect elements, Even when the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the operation accepting effect element executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the operation acceptance effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature I2]
The gaming machine according to feature I1,
The control means includes:
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element,
When the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within a predetermined time, the second execution mode is executed by the effect execution unit when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition.
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element for the second time or later,
This is a case where the second effect mode is executed when the first operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means, and the first effect mode is executed by the effect executing means. Later, when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within the predetermined time, the operation mode satisfies the operation condition as an opportunity to cause the effect execution means to execute the second effect mode,
This is a case where the second effect mode is executed when the first operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means, and the first effect mode is executed by the effect executing means. Later, if the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is executed by the effect execution means when the predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature I2, when the operation mode of the input operation performed by the player satisfies the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is triggered by the operation mode satisfying the predetermined operation condition. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game. Further, even when the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode can be executed when the predetermined time has elapsed. . Furthermore, even when the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is executed, so that the game can be provided with unexpectedness, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature I3]
The gaming machine according to feature I1 or feature I2,
The control means includes:
In the case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the operation accepting effect element is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As the control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element a plurality of times, a time parameter indicating whether or not the input operation can be accepted is not displayed on the effect execution means. A gaming machine characterized by:

  The player may perform an input operation at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times. Here, when the time parameter is displayed on the effect execution means, the player recognizes that the input operation has been performed at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, and the player has the same content. Even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the player may not easily feel a sense of seeing the operation accepting effect element executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature I3, when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means a plurality of times, the time parameter is not displayed on the effect executing means, so that it is possible to prevent the player from becoming less likely to feel a feeling of being viewed. Can be.

[Feature I4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I3, further comprising:
Changing means for changing the mode of the operation receiving means to a mode when the input operation by the player is received,
The control means includes:
When the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the operation condition, and when the second effect mode is to be executed by the effect execution means,
Controlling the changing means to change a mode of the operation receiving means to a mode of the operation receiving means when the input operation satisfying the operation condition is received from the player. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature I4, since the mode of the operation receiving means changes, unexpectedness can be given to the game. Furthermore, it is possible to give persuasive power that the second effect mode is executed even though the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition.

[Feature I5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features I1 to I4,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature I5, the execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the matching. , The player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.

[Feature I6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I5,
The control means, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the operation accepting effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, after the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed.

  According to the feature I6, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

<Characteristic J group>
The feature J group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 2 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature J1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element,
After causing the effect execution means to execute a first effect mode including a content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation, the operation mode of the input operation accepted by the operation accepting unit is determined by a predetermined operation condition. When the condition is satisfied, a second effect mode different from the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means,
If the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition after the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means, a third effect mode different from the first and second effect modes is performed. The effect execution means to execute,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element for the second time or later,
In the case where the second effect mode is executed when the operation receiving effect element is executed by the effect execution means for the first time,
After causing the effect execution means to execute the first effect mode, the second effect mode is performed regardless of whether the operation mode satisfies or does not satisfy the operation condition. Let the production execution means execute,
When the third effect mode is executed when the operation receiving effect element is executed by the effect execution means for the first time,
After causing the effect execution means to execute the first effect mode, the third effect mode is set in the case where the operation mode satisfies or does not satisfy the operation condition. A gaming machine characterized by being executed by an effect executing means.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

  According to the feature J1, regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player, when the second effect mode is executed in the first operation accepting effect element, the second effect mode is executed in the second and subsequent operation accepting effect elements. Is performed, while on the other hand, when the third effect mode is executed in the first operation acceptance effect element, the third effect mode is executed in the second and subsequent operation accept effect elements, Even when the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the operation accepting effect element executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the operation acceptance effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature J2]
The gaming machine according to Feature J1, wherein
The control means includes:
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element,
When the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within a predetermined time, the second effect mode is caused to be executed by the effect execution means when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition,
If the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, the third effect mode is executed by the effect execution unit when the predetermined time has elapsed,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element for the second time or later,
This is a case where the second effect mode is executed when the first operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means, and the first effect mode is executed by the effect executing means. Later, when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within the predetermined time, the operation mode satisfies the operation condition as an opportunity to cause the effect execution means to execute the second effect mode,
The second effect mode is executed when the first operation acceptance effect element is executed by the effect execution means, and the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means. Later, when the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is executed by the effect execution means upon the lapse of the predetermined time,
The third effect mode is executed when the effect accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means for the first time, and the first effect mode is executed by the effect executing means. Later, when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within the predetermined time, the third effect mode is executed by the effect execution unit when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition,
The third effect mode is executed when the first operation acceptance effect element is executed by the effect execution means, and the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means. Later, if the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, the third effect mode is executed by the effect execution means upon the lapse of the predetermined time. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature J2, when the operation mode of the input operation by the player satisfies the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second or third trigger is triggered by the operation mode satisfying the predetermined operation condition. Since the effect mode is executed, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game. Further, even when the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second or third effect mode is executed when the predetermined time has elapsed. be able to. Furthermore, even if the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second or third effect mode is executed, so that the game is given unexpectedness. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature J3]
The gaming machine according to Feature J1 or Feature J2,
The control means includes:
In the case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the operation accepting effect element is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As the control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element a plurality of times, a time parameter indicating whether or not the input operation can be accepted is not displayed on the effect execution means. A gaming machine characterized by:

  The player may perform an input operation at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times. Here, when the time parameter is displayed on the effect execution means, the player recognizes that the input operation has been performed at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, and the player has the same content. Even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the player may not easily feel a sense of seeing the operation accepting effect element executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature J3, when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means a plurality of times, the time parameter is not displayed on the effect executing means. Can be.

[Feature J4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features J1 to J3, further comprising:
Changing means for changing the mode of the operation receiving means to a mode when the input operation by the player is received,
The control means includes:
When the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the operation condition, and when the second effect mode is to be executed by the effect execution means,
Controlling the changing means to change a mode of the operation receiving means to a mode of the operation receiving means when the input operation satisfying the operation condition is received from the player. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature J4, since the mode of the operation receiving means changes, unexpectedness can be given to the game, and the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition even though the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied. The performance of the second effect mode can be persuasive.

[Feature J5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features J1 to J4,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

According to the feature J5, the execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the matching, so that the plurality of game times , It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.
[Feature J6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features J1 to J5,
The control means, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the operation accepting effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, after the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed.

  According to the feature J6, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

<Feature K group>
The feature K group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 3 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature K1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element,
After causing the effect execution means to execute a first effect mode including a content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation, the operation mode of the input operation accepted by the operation accepting unit is determined by a predetermined operation condition. A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect executing means to execute a second effect mode different from the first effect mode, regardless of whether the condition is satisfied or not.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

According to the feature K1, the second effect mode is executed after the first effect mode is executed, regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player. Even in this case, the contents of the operation accepting effect elements to be executed for the first time and the second time and thereafter can be made the same.
Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of being viewed (dejab) that the operation accepting effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature K2]
The gaming machine according to Feature K1, wherein
The control means includes:
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element,
When the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within a predetermined time, the second effect mode is caused to be executed by the effect execution means when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition,
If the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is executed by the effect execution means when the predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature K2, when the operation mode of the input operation by the player satisfies the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is triggered by the operation mode satisfying the predetermined operation condition. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game. Further, even when the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode can be executed when the predetermined time has elapsed. . Furthermore, even when the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is executed, so that the game can be provided with unexpectedness, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature K3]
The gaming machine according to Feature K1 or Feature K2,
The control means includes:
In the case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the operation accepting effect element is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As the control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element a plurality of times, a time parameter indicating whether or not the input operation can be accepted is not displayed on the effect execution means. A gaming machine characterized by:

  The player may perform an input operation at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times. Here, when the time parameter is displayed on the effect execution means, the player recognizes that the input operation has been performed at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, and the player has the same content. Even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the player may not easily feel a sense of seeing the operation accepting effect element executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature K3, when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means a plurality of times, the time parameter is not displayed on the effect executing means, so that it is possible to prevent the player from having difficulty in feeling the already-viewed feeling. Can be.

[Feature K4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features K1 to K3, further comprising:
Changing means for changing the mode of the operation receiving means to a mode when the input operation by the player is received,
The control means includes:
When the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the operation condition, and when the second effect mode is to be executed by the effect execution means,
Controlling the changing means to change a mode of the operation receiving means to a mode of the operation receiving means when the input operation satisfying the operation condition is received from the player. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature K4, since the mode of the operation receiving means changes, unexpectedness can be given to the game, and the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition even though the operation mode does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition. The performance of the second effect mode can be persuasive.

[Feature K5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features K1 to K4,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

According to the feature K5, the execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the collation. , The player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.
[Feature K6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features K1 to K5,
The control means, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the operation accepting effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, after the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed.

  According to the feature K6, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and that the effect element of the same content is executed. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

<Character L group>
The feature L group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 4 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature L1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element,
A selection screen including content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player, and allowing the player to select one of a plurality of options, the operation of the input operation received by the operation receiving means Each time the mode satisfies a predetermined operation condition, the selection state is switched to a selection screen that is displayed on the effect execution means,
Causing the effect execution means to execute an effect mode corresponding to the option selected at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element for the second time or later,
Displaying the same selection screen as the selection screen displayed at the first time on the effect execution means,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute the same effect as the effect corresponding to the option selected for the first time at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

  According to the feature L1, regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player, in the operation acceptance effect element executed for the second time or later, the same effect state as the effect mode executed in the first operation acceptance effect element is performed. Since the execution is performed, even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the operation accepting effect element executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the operation acceptance effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature L2]
The gaming machine according to Feature L1,
The gaming machine, wherein the selection screen is the same before and after the selection state is switched.

  According to the feature L2, when the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, the same effect mode is executed from the same mode selection screen, so that the player can be provided with a stronger sense of being viewed. Can be.

[Feature L3]
The gaming machine according to Feature L1 or Feature L2,
The control means includes:
In the case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the operation accepting effect element is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As the control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element a plurality of times, a time parameter indicating whether or not the input operation can be accepted is not displayed on the effect execution means. A gaming machine characterized by:

  The player may perform an input operation at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times. Here, when the time parameter is displayed on the effect execution means, the player recognizes that the input operation has been performed at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, and the player has the same content. Even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the player may not easily feel a sense of seeing the operation accepting effect element executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature L3, when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means a plurality of times, the time parameter is not displayed on the effect executing means. Can be.

[Feature L4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features L1 to L3,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature L4, the execution of the effect element that is to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the matching. , The player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.

[Feature L5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features L1 to L4,
The control means, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the operation accepting effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, after the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed.

  According to the feature L5, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

<Characteristic M group>
The feature M group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 5 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature M1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element,
A selection screen including content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player and allowing the player to select one of a plurality of presentation modes from among a plurality of presentation modes, wherein the selection state is switched over time. Is displayed on the effect execution means,
Regardless of whether the operation mode of the input operation accepted by the operation accepting unit satisfies a predetermined operation condition or does not satisfy a predetermined operation condition, one of the plurality of effect modes is selected. State, and causes the effect execution means to execute the selected effect mode,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element for the second time or later,
Displaying the same selection screen as the selection screen displayed at the first time on the effect execution means,
Regardless of whether the operation mode satisfies the operation condition or not, the same effect mode as the first effect mode is selected, and the selected effect is selected. A gaming machine wherein the effect is executed by the effect executing means.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

  According to the feature M1, regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player, in the operation acceptance effect element executed for the second time or later, the same effect state as the effect state executed in the first operation acceptance effect element is performed. Since the operation acceptance effect element is selected and executed, even if the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the operation acceptance effect element executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the operation acceptance effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature M2]
The gaming machine according to feature M1, wherein
The control means includes:
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element,
In a case where the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within a predetermined time, a state in which one effect mode is selected from the plurality of effect modes is triggered by the operation mode satisfying the operation condition. ,
If the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, a state in which one effect mode is selected from the plurality of effect modes is triggered by the elapse of the predetermined time. And
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element for the second time or later,
In the case where the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within the predetermined time, the same effect mode as the first effect mode selected in response to the operation mode satisfying the operation condition is selected. State
If the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, the same effect mode as the effect mode selected for the first time is selected when the predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

  According to the feature M2, when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within a predetermined time, one of the plurality of effect modes is triggered by the operation mode satisfying the operation condition. Since the player is in the selected state, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player. Further, even when the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, one of the plurality of performance modes is triggered by the lapse of the predetermined time. Can be selected.

[Feature M3]
The gaming machine according to Feature M1 or Feature M2,
The control means includes:
In the case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the operation accepting effect element is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As the control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element a plurality of times, a time parameter indicating whether or not the input operation can be accepted is not displayed on the effect execution means. A gaming machine characterized by:

  The player may perform an input operation at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times. Here, when the time parameter is displayed on the effect execution means, the player recognizes that the input operation has been performed at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, and the player has the same content. Even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the player may not easily feel a sense of seeing the operation accepting effect element executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature M3, when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means a plurality of times, the time parameter is not displayed on the effect executing means. Can be.

[Feature M4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features M1 to M3,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature M4, the execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the matching, so that the plurality of game times , The player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.

[Feature M5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features M1 to M4,
The control means, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the operation accepting effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, after the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed.

  According to the feature M5, since the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, it is possible for the player to recognize that the effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and that the effect element having the same content is executed. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

<Characteristic N group>
The feature N group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 6 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature N1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element,
A first effect mode in which the effect execution means includes a content that suggests acceptance of the input operation by the player and causes the effect execution means to display a predetermined parameter that changes in a certain direction over time. Let
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute a second effect mode different from the first effect mode after the parameter satisfies a predetermined parameter condition.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

  According to the feature N1, after the first effect mode is executed, the parameters satisfy the predetermined parameter condition regardless of the operation mode of the input operation by the player, and the second effect mode is executed. Therefore, even when the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, the contents of the operation accepting effect element executed for the first time and the second and subsequent times can be the same. Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of having already seen (dejab) that the operation acceptance effect element having the same content has been executed a plurality of times.

  The player who has recognized the already-viewed feeling has an expectation that there is a special meaning to the already-viewed feeling, for example, whether a privilege may be given. Further, when the player experiences that the privilege is provided after the same content of the production element is executed a plurality of times, the player expects the production element of the same content to be executed multiple times, and Every time it is executed, he will pay attention to the production elements with high expectation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to whether or not the effect element having the same content is executed a plurality of times, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the effect element that is sequentially executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature N2]
The gaming machine according to Feature N1, wherein
The control means, when the operation mode of the input operation received by the operation reception means satisfies a predetermined operation condition, causes the effect execution means to execute a speed change process of changing a change speed of the parameter. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature N2, the player operates the operation receiving means so that the operation mode of the input operation satisfies the predetermined operation condition in order to change the changing speed of the parameter. Therefore, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game.

[Feature N3]
The gaming machine according to Feature N2,
When the control unit changes the parameter in a direction to decrease with time, the decreasing speed of the parameter decreases as the number of the input operations accepted by the operation receiving unit per unit time increases. A game machine for causing the effect execution means to execute the speed change processing.

  According to the feature N3, the player operates the operation accepting unit so as to increase the number of input operations per unit time in an attempt to reduce the parameter decreasing speed. Therefore, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game.

[Feature N4]
The gaming machine according to Feature N2,
When the control unit changes the parameter in a direction that increases with the passage of time, the increasing speed of the parameter increases as the number of the input operations accepted by the operation receiving unit per unit time increases. A game machine for causing the effect executing means to execute the speed change processing.

  According to the feature N4, the player operates the operation receiving unit so as to increase the number of input operations per unit time in an attempt to increase the parameter increasing speed. Therefore, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game.

[Feature N5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features N1 to N4,
The control means includes:
When causing the effect execution means to execute the first operation acceptance effect element, the process of changing the parameter is stored,
A game machine characterized in that when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means for the second time or later, the effect changing means reproduces the process in which the stored parameter is changed.

  According to the feature N5, in the operation acceptance effect element executed a plurality of times, the process of changing the parameter becomes the same, so that the player can be provided with a stronger sense of sight.

[Feature N6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features N1 to N5, further comprising:
Changing means for changing the mode of the operation receiving means to a mode when the input operation by the player is received,
The control means includes:
When the first operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means, a process of changing the mode of the operation accepting means when the input operation is accepted is stored,
A game process for causing the changing means to reproduce the stored process of changing the mode of the operation receiving means when the operation receiving effect element is executed by the effect executing means for the second and subsequent times. Machine.

  According to the feature N6, since the mode of the operation receiving means changes, unexpectedness can be given to the game. Further, in the second and subsequent operation acceptance effect elements, the process of changing the mode of the operation acceptance means in the first operation acceptance effect element is reproduced, so that the player can be provided with a stronger sense of sight.

[Feature N7]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features N1 to N6,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature N7, the execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the matching. , The player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.

[Feature N8]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features N1 to N7,
The control means, a suggestion effect indicating to the player that the operation accepting effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, after the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times, the effect execution means A gaming machine characterized by being executed.

  According to the feature N8, the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, so that the player can recognize that the effect element of the same content has been executed a plurality of times, and the effect element of the same content can be recognized. The player can be convinced that the multiple executions have a special meaning.

<Character O group>
The feature O group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 7 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature O1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element,
After causing the effect execution means to execute a first effect mode including a content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation, the operation mode of the input operation accepted by the operation accepting unit is determined by a predetermined operation condition. When the condition is satisfied, a second effect mode different from the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means,
After causing the effect execution means to execute the first effect mode, if the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition, the second effect mode is not executed by the effect execution means,
In the case where the second effect mode is executed in all of the operation accepting effect elements executed a plurality of times, or in the case where the second effect mode is executed in all of the operation accepting effect elements executed in a plurality of times. If not executed,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute a suggestion effect indicating to a player that the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times with the same content.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

  According to the feature O1, when the player performs the same input operation in each of the operation accepting effect elements executed a plurality of times, the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same content, and the same content Can be given to the player as if the effect element has been executed a plurality of times. If the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same contents, the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, so that the player is notified that the effect element having the same contents has been executed a plurality of times. In addition to being able to recognize, the player can be convinced that the execution of the operation acceptance effect element having the same content has a special meaning.

  Furthermore, when the player experiences the suggestion effect after the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same content, each time the operation accepting effect element is executed, expecting the suggestive effect to be executed, By performing the same input operation and operating the operation accepting means so that the operation accepting effect mode is executed with the same contents, the occurrence of a suggested effect is expected. Therefore, the player's attention to the operation acceptance effect element that is sequentially executed can be appropriately increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature O2]
The gaming machine according to feature O1,
When the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within a predetermined time, the control unit executes the second effect mode to the effect execution unit when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature O2, when the operation mode of the input operation by the player satisfies the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is triggered by the operation mode satisfying the predetermined operation condition. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and the player can be provided with a sense of unity with the game.

[Feature O3]
The gaming machine according to feature O1 or feature O2,
The control means includes:
In the case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the operation accepting effect element is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As the control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element a plurality of times, a time parameter indicating whether or not the input operation can be accepted is not displayed on the effect execution means. A gaming machine characterized by:

  The player may perform an input operation at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times. Here, when the time parameter is displayed on the effect execution means, the player recognizes that the input operation has been performed at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, and the player has the same content. Even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the player may not easily feel a sense of seeing the operation accepting effect element executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature O3, when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means a plurality of times, the time parameter is not displayed on the effect executing means. Can be.

[Feature O4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features O1 to O3,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature O4, the execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the collation. , The player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.

<Character P group>
The feature P group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from Example 8 of the seventh embodiment.

[Feature P1]
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Information included in the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a matching means for checking whether or not predetermined privilege granting information matches,
Notifying means for notifying the result of the collation of the special information for each game,
As a result of the collation of the special information, when information included in the special information and the privilege grant information match, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on at least one of the information included in the special information,
Effect execution means for executing a game effect constituted by effect elements,
Control means for controlling the effect execution means,
An operation accepting means for accepting an input operation by a player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes:
When it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, at least one effect element is transmitted to the effect execution means until the game time related to the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is completed. To be executed multiple times,
When an operation acceptance effect element including a content suggesting acceptance of the input operation by the player is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element,
After causing the effect execution means to execute a first effect mode including a content indicating that the player has accepted the input operation, the operation mode of the input operation accepted by the operation accepting unit is determined by a predetermined operation condition. When the condition is satisfied, a second effect mode different from the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means,
If the operation mode does not satisfy a predetermined operation condition after the first effect mode is executed by the effect execution means, a third effect mode different from the first and second effect modes Is performed by the effect execution means,
When the second effect mode is executed in all of the operation accepting effect elements executed a plurality of times, or in the case where the third effect mode is executed in all of the operation accepting effect elements executed plural times. in case of,
A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect execution means to execute a suggestion effect indicating to a player that the operation accepting effect element has been executed a plurality of times with the same content.

  When the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times, it may be executed with different contents depending on the operation mode of the input operation by the player.

  According to the feature P1, when the player performs the same input operation in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same content, and the same content Can be given to the player that the effect element has been executed a plurality of times. If the operation acceptance effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same contents, the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means, so that the player is notified that the effect element having the same contents has been executed a plurality of times. In addition to being able to recognize, the player can be convinced that the execution of the operation acceptance effect element having the same content has a special meaning.

Furthermore, when the player experiences the suggestion effect after the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times with the same content, each time the operation accepting effect element is executed, expecting the suggestive effect to be executed, By performing the same input operation and operating the operation accepting means so that the operation accepting effect mode is executed with the same contents, the occurrence of a suggested effect is expected.
Therefore, the player's attention to the sequentially executed operation acceptance effect element can be appropriately increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature P2]
The gaming machine according to feature P1, wherein:
The control means includes:
When the operation mode satisfies the operation condition within a predetermined time, the second effect mode is caused to be executed by the effect execution means when the operation mode satisfies the operation condition,
If the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition within the predetermined time, the third effect mode is executed by the effect execution means when the predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature P2, when the operation mode of the input operation by the player satisfies the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the second effect mode is triggered by the operation mode satisfying the predetermined operation condition. Since the execution is performed, the player can be actively involved in the operation acceptance effect element, and a sense of unity with the game can be provided to the player. Further, even when the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the third effect mode can be executed when the predetermined time has elapsed. . Furthermore, even if the operation mode of the input operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition within the predetermined time, the third effect mode is executed, so that it is possible to add unexpectedness to the game, Amusement of games can be improved.

[Feature P3]
The gaming machine according to Feature P1 or Feature P2,
The control means includes:
In the case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the operation accepting effect element is selected as the effect element to be executed a plurality of times,
As the control for causing the effect execution means to execute the operation acceptance effect element a plurality of times, a time parameter indicating whether or not the input operation can be accepted is not displayed on the effect execution means. A gaming machine characterized by:

  The player may perform an input operation at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times. Here, when the time parameter is displayed on the effect execution means, the player recognizes that the input operation has been performed at different timings in each of the operation acceptance effect elements executed a plurality of times, and the player has the same content. Even if the operation accepting effect element is executed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the player may not easily feel a sense of seeing the operation accepting effect element executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature P3, when the operation accepting effect element is executed by the effect executing means a plurality of times, the time parameter is not displayed on the effect executing means. Can be.

[Feature P4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features P1 to P3,
The determining means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the special information is to be compared.
The control means, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect execution means, before the special information determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the target of the collation A game machine for starting execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the feature P4, the execution of the effect element to be executed a plurality of times is started before the special information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition is the target of the matching. , The player can be provided with a sense of expectation for the already-viewed feeling.

<Characteristic Q group>
The feature Q group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth and ninth embodiments.

[Feature Q1]
Launching means for launching a game ball (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 208a in the eighth embodiment, a second starting port 308a in the ninth embodiment) into which the launched game ball can enter, and
A passing portion (through gate 206 in the eighth embodiment, through gate 306 in the ninth embodiment) through which the fired game balls can pass,
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. State transition means (opening / closing door 208b in the eighth embodiment, opening / closing door 308b in the ninth embodiment) for shifting between the second state, which is a state, and
Distributing means (alternate distribution mechanism 204 in the eighth embodiment, first alternating distribution mechanism 304 and second alternating distribution mechanism 305 in the ninth embodiment) for distributing the arrived game balls to a plurality of routes;
A first route (route R1 in the eighth embodiment, route R11 in the ninth embodiment) configured so that the sorted game balls can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 in the eighth embodiment, route R2 and route R12 in the ninth embodiment) configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
With
The distribution means,
While arriving gaming balls are distributed to the first route,
Distributing game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the first path to the second path,
A game ball that arrives after a game ball distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route,
The first route and the second route are such that the sorted game balls can enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second state. A gaming machine characterized by being constituted.

  According to the feature Q1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the entering ball portion is in the second state. In some cases, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. On the other hand, a game ball that arrives after the first game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a second game ball) is distributed to the second route, so that it cannot pass through the passing portion and enters the ball. When the part is in the second state, it is possible to enter the ball. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second state. Therefore, the game that enters the ball entry portion while the number of the game balls that may pass through the passage portion among the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball) is set to one. Since the number of balls can be changed depending on the state of the entering ball portion, diversification of games can be achieved.

  For example, the length of time for which the entering ball section maintains the second state after transitioning from the first state to the second state, the number of times the entering ball section transitions from the first state to the second state, In a case where the timing at which the entering ball section transitions from the first state to the second state is controlled so as to be different for each mode, the entering ball section of the first and second game balls is used. Since the number of game balls entering the game can be made different for each mode, diversification of games can be achieved.

[Feature Q2]
The gaming machine according to feature Q1, wherein
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (the processing shown in FIGS. 76, 77 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature Q2, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the second game ball does not pass through the passing portion, the control means sets the first and second game balls in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of them reaches the entering ball portion is set to the first state or the second state, that is, each of the first and second game balls is set to the entering ball portion. Whether to enter the ball is determined based on the result of the lottery executed when the first game ball has passed through the passing portion and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, one game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (first game ball and second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

[Feature Q3]
The gaming machine according to feature Q2,
The control means has a plurality of control modes (first and second high frequency support modes in the eighth embodiment, first to third high frequency support modes in the ninth embodiment) for controlling the state transition means. And
For each of the control modes, a time length for maintaining the second state after the entering ball section transitions from the first state to the second state, after the game ball passes through the passing section. The time length until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state, the number of times the ball entry unit transitions from the first state to the second state, A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the timings at which the entry section transitions from the first state to the second state is different.

  According to the feature Q3, the number of game balls entering the ball entry portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball) can be made different for each control mode. Because it is possible, the game can be diversified.

[Feature Q4]
The gaming machine according to feature Q2 or feature Q3,
Display means (general-purpose unit 38) for displaying the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means;
The time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing portion is displayed by the display means,
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature Q4, the display unit can display the result of the lottery before the timing at which the first game ball, which has passed the passing unit and triggered the lottery, reaches the ball entry unit. . The control means starts the control based on the result of the lottery after the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means, so that the first game ball which has passed through the passing portion and which triggered the lottery is entered into the ball entry portion. The control based on the result of the lottery can be started before the timing of reaching.

  For example, the control unit can realize a control mode in which the first game ball that has passed through the passing portion reaches the ball entry portion and the ball entry portion is in the second state.

[Feature Q5]
The gaming machine according to feature Q4,
After the game ball has passed through the passing section, the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passed through the passing section is displayed by the display means, and the ball entry section is in the second state. The time before the transition to
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature Q5, the control unit can realize the control mode in which the first ball enters the second state at the timing when the first game ball that has passed the passage reaches the second ball. Become.

[Feature Q6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features Q2 to Q5,
The control means has a plurality of control modes for controlling the state transition means, as the plurality of control modes,
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the game balls distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion reach the ball input portion. At the timing, the entering ball portion is in the second state, and at the timing when the game ball distributed to the second route reaches the entering ball portion, the entering ball portion is in the first state. Control mode (first high frequency support mode in the eighth embodiment),
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the game balls distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion reach the ball input portion. At the timing, the entering ball portion is in the second state, and at the timing when the game ball distributed to the second route reaches the entering ball portion, the entering ball portion is in the second state. Control mode (second high frequency support mode in the eighth embodiment),
A gaming machine characterized by having:

  According to the feature Q6, the first game ball enters the ball entry portion, but the second game ball does not enter the ball entry portion, the first control mode, and the first game ball and the second Since the second control mode in which both of the game balls enter the ball entry section can be realized, inflection can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature Q7]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features Q1 to Q5,
The distribution means,
While arriving one game ball is distributed to the first route (the route R11 in the ninth embodiment),
N (N is an integer of 2 or more) game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the first route are distributed to the second route (the routes R2 and R12 in the ninth embodiment),
A gaming machine, wherein one gaming ball arriving after N game balls distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route.

  According to the feature Q7, since one game ball is distributed to the first route and N game balls are distributed to the second route, each of the (N + 1) game balls is entered. The control as to whether or not to enter the section can be realized by a series of controls triggered by the passage of one game ball (first game ball) through the passing section. As a result, it is possible to diversify the game. For example, if the number of game balls entering the ball entry portion of the (N + 1) game balls is made different for each control mode, various controls differ in the number of game balls entering the ball entry portion. Mode can be realized.

[Feature Q8]
The gaming machine according to feature Q7,
Lottery executing means for executing a lottery triggered by a game ball passing through the passing section,
Display means for displaying the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means,
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery,
With
The control means has a plurality of control modes for controlling the state transition means, as the plurality of control modes,
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, one game ball distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion receives the ball. At the timing of reaching the part, the entering ball part is in the second state, and the N entering game balls distributed to the second route have the entering ball part at all the timings of reaching the entering ball part. A first control mode which is a first state (a first high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment);
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, one game ball distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion receives the ball. The timing at which the ball reaches the part, the ball-in section is in the second state, and at least one of the N game balls distributed to the second path reaches the ball-in section. A second control mode (the second high-frequency support mode and the third high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment) in which the ball-entering section is in the second state;
A gaming machine characterized by having:

  According to the feature Q8, a first control mode in which the first game ball enters the ball entry section but N game balls do not enter the ball entry section, and the first game ball enters the ball entry section A second control mode in which at least one of the N game balls entering the ball enters the entry section can realize the second control mode, so that the game can be given inflection, It is possible to improve the interest of the people.

[Feature Q9]
The gaming machine according to feature Q7 or feature Q8,
The second route is configured by N routes (route R2 and route R12 in the ninth embodiment),
The distributing means includes an alternate distributing mechanism (a first alternating distributing mechanism 304 and a second alternating distributing mechanism 305 in the ninth embodiment) for alternately distributing a game ball to one of two paths. A gaming machine characterized by being configured by being combined in multiple stages.

  According to the feature Q9, the function of distributing the reached one game ball to the first route and distributing the N game balls arrived after the game ball distributed to the first route to the second route is provided by the electronic device. Compared to a configuration realized using control or the like, the configuration can be realized with a simple configuration. In addition, as a configuration for realizing the function using electronic control or the like, for example, the number of reached game balls is measured using a counter or the like, and a game ball is driven by using a structure driven by an electric force. Can be cited.

[Feature Q10]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features Q1 to Q9,
A third route (route R2 in Example 1 and Example 4 in FIG. 84) configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
The distribution means,
While arriving one game ball is distributed to the first route (the route R11 in the example 1 of FIG. 84, the route R111 in the example 4 of FIG. 84),
84. At least one of the plurality of game balls reaching after the game ball distributed to the first route is transferred to the second route (the route R12 in the example 1 of FIG. 84 and the route R12 in the example 4 of FIG. 84). R12 and route R112),
Distributing at least one game ball among a plurality of game balls that arrive after the game ball distributed to the first route to the third route,
A game ball distributed to the second route and a game ball arrived after the game ball distributed to the third route are configured to be distributed to the first route,
The third path is configured such that the sorted game balls cannot enter the ball entry section even when the ball entry section is in the second state. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the feature Q10, since the distributed game ball is provided with the third route configured so as not to be able to enter the ball entry portion, the game can be further diversified. For example, by configuring so that a large number of game balls are distributed to the third route, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be reduced.

<Characteristic R group>
The feature R group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the ninth embodiment.

を満たすように構成されている
ことを特徴とする遊技機。 [Feature R1]
Launching means for launching a game ball (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A ball entry part (a second starting port 308a in the ninth embodiment) into which a launched game ball can enter,
Execution means (main control device 60) for executing a ball entry assist mode (high frequency support mode) for assisting entry of a game ball into the entry section;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out game balls as prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the ball entry section;
A gaming machine comprising:
In the situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, a ratio of the number of paid out game balls to the number of fired game balls is defined as a throwing rate. If you do
The execution means,
N types (n is an integer of 2 or more) of ball entry assist modes having different throwing rates can be executed,
As one of the n types of entry assist modes, at least the game ball decreasing mode (the first high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment) in which the exit rate is less than 1, and the exit rate is A game ball increasing mode (third high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment) exceeding 1 can be executed,
The exit rate when the i-th (i is an integer from 1 to n) entry assist mode is being executed is defined as Mi,
When the ratio of the execution of the i-th ball entry assist mode to the execution of the ball entry assist mode is defined as Pi,
The following relational expression (R1)

A gaming machine characterized by being configured to satisfy the following.

  According to the feature R1, as one mode of the ball entry assist mode, although the game ball increasing mode in which the ball exit rate exceeds 1 can be executed, the total ball exit when the ball entry assist mode is executed. Since the rate is 1 or less, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement in the game ball increasing mode, and to suppress an excessive increase in the gambling of the player. As a result, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest in the game.

[Feature R2]
The gaming machine according to Feature R1,
The gaming machine, wherein the execution means is capable of executing a plurality of types of the game ball increasing modes (the third high frequency support mode and the fourth high frequency support mode in Modification Example 5) having different throwing rates. .

  According to the feature R2, since a plurality of types of game ball increasing modes having different throwing rates can be executed, it is possible to make a difference in the degree of elation given to a player in the game ball increasing mode. As a result, the intonation can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature R3]
The gaming machine according to feature R1 or feature R2,
A passing portion (through gate 306 in the ninth embodiment) through which the launched game ball can pass;
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. A state transition unit (opening / closing door 308b in the ninth embodiment) for transitioning to a second state that is a state,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (processing shown in FIGS. 76 and 83);
Distributing means for distributing the reached game balls to a plurality of routes (the first alternate distributing mechanism 304 and the second alternating distributing mechanism 305 in the ninth embodiment);
The sorted game balls can pass through the passing portion, and can enter the entering ball portion when the entering ball portion is in the second state. A first route (route R11 in the ninth embodiment) configured as follows:
The distributed game ball cannot pass through the passing portion, and can enter the ball entering portion when the ball entering portion is in the second state. A second route (route R2 and route R12 in the ninth embodiment) configured as described above,
With
The distribution means,
While allocating one reached game ball to the first route,
N game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the first route are distributed to the second route,
One game ball arrived after the N game balls distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route,
The control unit has a plurality of control modes for controlling the state transition unit. The game ball increasing mode is such that one of the plurality of control modes is executed by the control unit. Is the mode that is realized,
The gaming machine, wherein the game ball decreasing mode is a mode realized by executing another control mode of the plurality of control modes by the control means.

  According to the feature R3, one game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the incoming ball portion has the second ball. In this state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the N game balls that have arrived after the first game ball are distributed to the second route, so that it is impossible to pass through the passing portion and the entering ball portion is in the second state. In this case, it is possible to enter the ball. That is, among the first game ball and the N game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passage portion, and the first game ball and the N game balls can be used as the respective ones. Whether or not a game ball enters the ball entry portion is determined by the timing at which the first game ball and each of the N game balls reach the ball entry portion at the timing when the game ball reaches the ball entry portion. It depends on whether it is in the state or not.

  Since the N game balls that arrive after the first game ball do not pass through the passing portion, the control unit determines that the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing unit. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of the first gaming ball and the N playing balls reaches the entering ball portion is the first state or the second state, That is, whether or not each of the first game ball and the N game balls is made to enter the ball entry portion is executed when the first game ball passes through the passage portion. It is determined based on the result of the lottery and the control mode of the state transition means set for each control mode. Therefore, the control of whether or not each of the (N + 1) game balls enters the ball entry portion is triggered by the passage of one game ball (first game ball) through the passage portion. This can be realized by a series of controls.

  Furthermore, according to the feature R3, the time length of the entering ball portion maintaining the second state after the transition from the first state to the second state, and the entering ball portion moving from the first state to the second state. If the number of transitions to the state and the timing at which the entry section transitions from the first state to the second state are controlled so as to be different for each control mode, (N + 1) game balls Since the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be made different for each control mode, the exit rate in each control mode can be set to a different value.

[Feature R4]
The gaming machine according to feature R3,
The control means includes, as the plurality of control modes,
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, one game ball distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion receives the ball. At the timing of reaching the part, the entering ball part is in the second state, and the N entering game balls distributed to the second route have the entering ball part at all the timings of reaching the entering ball part. A first control mode which is a first state (a first high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment);
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, one game ball distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion receives the ball. The timing at which the ball reaches the part, the ball-in section is in the second state, and at least one of the N game balls distributed to the second path reaches the ball-in section. A second control mode (the second high-frequency support mode and the third high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment) in which the ball-entering section is in the second state;
Has,
The game ball increasing mode is a mode realized by the control unit executing the second control mode,
The gaming machine, wherein the game ball decreasing mode is a mode realized by the control unit executing the first control mode.

  According to the feature R4, the first game ball enters the ball entry portion, but the N game balls enter the ball entry portion but the game ball decrease mode does not enter the ball entry portion, and the first game ball enters the ball entry portion. At least one game ball out of the N game balls can realize the game ball increasing mode of entering the ball entry section, so that the game can be given inflection and the interest of the game can be increased. Improvement can be achieved.

<Characteristic S group>
The feature S group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the ninth embodiment.

[Feature S1]
Launching means for launching a game ball (game ball launching mechanism 81);
Distributing means for distributing the reached game balls to a plurality of routes (the first alternate distributing mechanism 304 and the second alternating distributing mechanism 305 in the ninth embodiment);
With
The distribution means,
While arriving one game ball is distributed to the first route (the route R11 in the ninth embodiment),
N (N is an integer of 2 or more) game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the first route are transferred to a second route (a route in the ninth embodiment) that is different from the first route. R2 and route R12),
A gaming machine, wherein one gaming ball arriving after N game balls distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route.

  According to the feature S1, one game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) among the (N + 1) game balls is distributed to the first route, and N reaches after the first game ball. Since the plurality of game balls can be distributed to the second route, diversification of the game can be achieved by effectively utilizing the first route and the second route, and the interest of the game can be improved. be able to.

  For example, if a configuration is provided in which a ball entry portion or a predetermined accessory in which a game ball can enter is provided at a position where only the first game ball allocated to the first route can reach, (N + 1) Out of the plurality of game balls, only the first game ball reaches the entering ball portion or the predetermined accessory, and the N game balls reaching after the first game ball are used as the entering ball portion or the predetermined accessory. It is possible not to reach. Further, when designing the gaming machine, by setting the value of N (the number of gaming balls distributed to the second route) to a desired value, the ratio of the gaming balls reaching the entering ball portion or a predetermined accessory can be reduced. It can be set to a desired ratio. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing a gaming machine can be improved, and diversification of gaming can be achieved.

[Feature S2]
The gaming machine according to feature S1, wherein
A passage portion (through gate 306 in the ninth embodiment) through which a game ball can pass;
The first route is configured such that a game ball assigned to the first route can pass through the passing portion,
A gaming machine, wherein the second route is configured such that game balls distributed to the second route cannot pass through the passing portion.

  According to the feature S2, of the (N + 1) game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion. Therefore, in a case where the predetermined process is executed in response to the game ball passing through the passing portion, the predetermined process is performed by one every time (N + 1) game balls reach the distribution unit. It can be executed at the rate of times.

  For example, in a case where a predetermined lottery is executed in response to a game ball passing through the passing section, the predetermined lottery is performed every time (N + 1) game balls reach the distribution means. It will be executed at the rate of times. Further, at the time of designing the gaming machine, the value of N (the number of gaming balls distributed to the second route) is set to a desired value, so that the frequency at which the predetermined lottery is executed is set to a desired frequency. be able to. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing a gaming machine can be improved, and diversification of gaming can be achieved.

[Feature S3]
The gaming machine according to feature S2,
A ball entry part (a second starting port 308a in the ninth embodiment) into which a launched game ball can enter,
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. A state transition unit (opening / closing door 308b in the ninth embodiment) for transitioning to a second state that is a state,
With
The first route and the second route are such that the sorted game balls can enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second state. A gaming machine characterized by being constituted.

  According to the feature S3, the first game ball distributed to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and when the entering ball portion is in the second state, the entering ball portion It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the N game balls that have arrived after the first game ball are distributed to the second route, so that it is impossible to pass through the passing portion and the entering ball portion is in the second state. In this case, it is possible to enter the ball. That is, among the first game ball and the N game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passage portion, and the first game ball and the N game balls can be used as the respective ones. Whether or not a game ball enters the ball entry portion is determined by the timing at which the first game ball and each of the N game balls reach the ball entry portion at the timing when the game ball reaches the ball entry portion. It depends on whether it is in the state or not. Therefore, while the number of the game balls that may pass through the passing portion among the (N + 1) game balls is one, the number of the game balls entering the entering ball portion is changed to the state of the entering ball portion. Since it can be changed depending on it, it is possible to diversify the game.

  For example, the length of time for which the entering ball section maintains the second state after transitioning from the first state to the second state, the number of times the entering ball section transitions from the first state to the second state, In the case where the timing of transition of the entering ball from the first state to the second state is controlled so as to be different for each mode, the entering part of (N + 1) game balls is Since the number of game balls to enter can be made different for each mode, diversification of games can be achieved.

[Feature S4]
The gaming machine according to feature S3,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (processing shown in FIGS. 76 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature S4, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on a result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the N game balls that arrive after the first game ball do not pass through the passing portion, the control unit determines that the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing unit. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of the first gaming ball and the N playing balls reaches the entering ball portion is the first state or the second state, That is, whether or not each of the first game ball and the N game balls is made to enter the ball entry portion is executed when the first game ball passes through the passage portion. It is determined according to the result of the lottery and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, the control of whether or not each of the (N + 1) game balls enters the ball entry portion is triggered by the passage of one game ball (first game ball) through the passage portion. This can be realized by a series of controls.

[Feature S5]
The gaming machine according to feature S4,
The control means has a plurality of control modes (first to third high-frequency support modes in the ninth embodiment) for controlling the state transition means,
For each of the control modes, a time length for maintaining the second state after the entering ball section transitions from the first state to the second state, after the game ball passes through the passing section. The time length until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state, the number of times the ball entry unit transitions from the first state to the second state, A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the timings at which the entry section transitions from the first state to the second state is different.

  According to the feature S5, the number of game balls entering the ball entry portion of the (N + 1) game balls can be made different for each control mode, so that diversification of games can be achieved. it can.

[Feature S6]
The gaming machine according to feature S5,
Display means (general-purpose unit 38) for displaying the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means;
The time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing portion is displayed by the display means,
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature S6, the display unit can display the result of the lottery before the timing at which the first game ball, which has passed the passing unit and triggered the lottery, reaches the ball entry unit. . The control means starts the control based on the result of the lottery after the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means, so that the first game ball which has passed through the passing portion and which triggered the lottery is entered into the ball entry portion. The control based on the result of the lottery can be started before the timing of reaching.

  For example, the control unit can realize a control mode in which the first game ball that has passed through the passing portion reaches the ball entry portion and the ball entry portion is in the second state.

[Feature S7]
The gaming machine according to feature S7,
After the game ball has passed through the passing section, the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passed through the passing section is displayed by the display means, and the ball entry section is in the second state. The time before the transition to
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature S7, the control unit can realize the control mode in which the first ball enters the second state at the timing when the first game ball that has passed through the passage reaches the ball entry section. Become.

[Feature S8]
The gaming machine according to feature S7,
The control means has a plurality of control modes for controlling the state transition means, as the plurality of control modes,
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, one game ball distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion receives the ball. At the timing of reaching the part, the entering ball part is in the second state, and the N entering game balls distributed to the second route have the entering ball part at all the timings of reaching the entering ball part. A first control mode which is a first state (a first high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment);
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, one game ball distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion receives the ball. The timing at which the ball reaches the part, the ball-in section is in the second state, and at least one of the N game balls distributed to the second path reaches the ball-in section. A second control mode (the second high-frequency support mode and the third high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment) in which the ball-entering section is in the second state;
A gaming machine characterized by having:

  According to the feature S8, a first control mode in which the first game ball enters the ball entry section but N game balls do not enter the ball entry section, and the first game ball enters the ball entry section A second control mode in which at least one of the N game balls entering the ball enters the entry section can realize the second control mode, so that the game can be given inflection, It is possible to improve the interest of the people.

[Feature S9]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features S1 to S8,
The second route is constituted by a plurality of routes (route R2 and route R12 in the ninth embodiment),
The distributing means includes an alternate distributing mechanism (a first alternating distributing mechanism 304 and a second alternating distributing mechanism 305 in the ninth embodiment) for alternately distributing a game ball to one of two paths. A gaming machine characterized by being configured by being combined in multiple stages.

  According to the feature S9, the function of distributing the reached one game ball to the first route and distributing the N game balls arrived after the game ball distributed to the first route to the second route is provided by an electronic function. Compared to a configuration realized using control or the like, the configuration can be realized with a simple configuration. In addition, as a configuration for realizing the function using electronic control or the like, for example, the number of reached game balls is measured using a counter or the like, and a game ball is driven by using a structure driven by an electric force. Can be cited.

[Feature S10]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features S1 to S9,
A third route (route R2 in Example 4 in FIG. 84) configured such that the sorted gaming balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
The distribution means,
While arriving one game ball is distributed to the first route (the route R111 in Example 4 in FIG. 84),
At least N game balls among a plurality of game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the first route are distributed to the second route (the routes R12 and R112 in Example 4 of FIG. 84),
Distributing at least one game ball among a plurality of game balls that arrive after the game ball distributed to the first route to the third route,
A game ball distributed to the second route and a game ball arrived after the game ball distributed to the third route are configured to be distributed to the first route,
The third path is configured such that the sorted game balls cannot enter the ball entry section even when the ball entry section is in the second state. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the feature S10, since the distributed game ball is provided with the third path configured so as not to be able to enter the ball entry section, the game can be further diversified. For example, by configuring so that a large number of game balls are distributed to the third route, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be reduced.

<Characteristic T group>
The feature T group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the tenth embodiment.

[Feature T1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 208a in the tenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter,
A passage portion (through gate 206 in the tenth embodiment) through which a game ball flowing through the game area can pass;
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. State transition means (open / close door 208b in the tenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second state, which is a state,
Control means for controlling the state transition means in response to a game ball passing through the passing section,
With
The control means includes:
Based on the gaming state (in the tenth embodiment, the result of the electric accessory opening lottery and the type of the support mode)
A transition start waiting time, which is the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the entering ball portion starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (in the tenth embodiment, the transition start waiting time). It is possible to set the length of the fluctuation time of the drawing unit 38 + the standby time of opening and closing the door 208b) to a plurality of types of lengths.
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, a predetermined time (in the tenth embodiment, 1.2 seconds after the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206). A gaming machine wherein the number of game balls entering the ball entry section per second (FIGS. 87 and 89) varies depending on the length of the transition start waiting time set by the control means.

  According to the feature T1, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be changed by changing the transition start waiting time, so that inflection can be added to the game and the interest of the game can be improved. be able to. Further, according to the feature T1, for example, even when the time during which the ball entry section maintains the second state (the time during which the opening / closing door 208b is opened in the tenth embodiment) is set to the same length, the transition is made. If the length of the start waiting time is changed, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be changed, so that the degree of freedom in designing a gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature T2]
The gaming machine according to Feature T1,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S5109 in FIG. 91) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Display means (general-purpose unit 38) for displaying the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means;
With
The control means includes:
Based on the game state (in the tenth embodiment, the result of the electric accessory opening lottery)
The time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the entry section starts to transition from the first state to the second state (in the tenth embodiment, the opening and closing of the open / close door 208b) A gaming machine characterized in that the length of the (standby time) can be set to a plurality of types of lengths.

  According to the feature T2, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing section until the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means. And the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (the opening / closing door 208b). Open waiting time). Therefore, according to the feature T2, the time from the passing of the game ball through the passing portion to the display of the result of the lottery (the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry unit starts transition from the first state to the second state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b) is set to a plurality of types. By setting the length, the transition start waiting time (variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + opening time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be set to a plurality of lengths. That is, according to the feature T2, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b). Can be changed to change the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b), and also change the number of game balls entering the entry part. Can be.

[Feature T3]
The gaming machine according to Feature T1 or Feature T2,
The entering ball section is configured such that when in the second state, a game ball that has passed through the passing section can enter the ball,
The control means includes:
The time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing portion is displayed by the display means (variation of the general figure unit 38) Time,
After the game ball passes through the passing portion, set to a time shorter than the time until the game ball reaches the ball entry portion,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the feature T3, the display unit can display the result of the lottery before the timing at which the game ball that has passed the passing unit and triggered the lottery reaches the ball entry unit. As a result, the control unit determines whether the game ball that has passed through the passing unit and triggered the lottery to reach the ball entry unit after the lottery result is displayed by the display unit, To start the transition from the first state to the second state. Therefore, the game ball that triggered the transition of the entering ball portion to the second state (the game ball that passed the passing portion and triggered the lottery) enters the entering ball portion that transitioned to the second state. It is possible to do.

[Feature T4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features T1 to T3,
The entering ball section is configured such that a game ball that has passed through the passing section can enter the entering ball section when the entering ball section is in the second state,
The control means includes:
The transition start waiting time, which is the time from when the game ball passes through the passing section to when the entering ball section starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (in the tenth embodiment, the transition start waiting time). (The fluctuation time of the drawing unit 38 + the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) is set to a time shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the ball entry portion. Control and
The transition start waiting time, which is the time from when the game ball passes through the passing section to when the entering ball section starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (in the tenth embodiment, the transition start waiting time). (Variation time of the drawing unit 38 + open standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) is set to a time longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the ball entry portion. Control and
A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute.

  According to the feature T4, when the first control is executed, the entering ball portion has transitioned to the second state at a timing when the game ball that has passed through the passing portion reaches the entering ball portion, so that the passing portion The game ball that has passed through the ball enters the ball entry portion, while, when the second control is executed, the game ball that has passed through the passage portion still has the ball entry portion at the timing of reaching the ball entry portion. Since the state has not transitioned to the state 2, the game ball that has passed through the passing section does not enter the ball entry section. That is, according to the feature T4, by changing the transition start waiting time, it is possible to change the number of game balls entering the entry section, so that it is possible to add inflection to the game and to enhance the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

[Feature T5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features T1 to T4,
Distribution means (alternate distribution mechanism 204 in the tenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game balls to a plurality of routes;
A first route (route R1 in the tenth embodiment) configured so that the sorted game balls can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 in the tenth embodiment) configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
With
The distribution means,
While arriving gaming balls are distributed to the first route,
Distributing game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the first path to the second path,
A game ball that arrives after a game ball distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route,
The first route and the second route are such that the sorted game balls can enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second state. A gaming machine characterized by being constituted.

  According to the feature T5, the game balls allocated to the first route (hereinafter, also referred to as first game balls) can pass through the passing portion and the entering ball portion is in the second state. In some cases, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. On the other hand, a game ball that arrives after the first game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a second game ball) is distributed to the second route, so that it cannot pass through the passing portion and enters the ball. When the part is in the second state, it is possible to enter the ball. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second state. Therefore, the game that enters the ball entry portion while the number of the game balls that may pass through the passage portion among the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball) is set to one. The number of balls can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part. One game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

  Further, according to the feature T5, the transition start waiting time can be set to a plurality of types of lengths when the first game ball has passed through the passing portion. A transition start waiting time at which both the first game ball and the second game ball) enter the ball entry section (control in the case of winning the first-class electric utility release in the tenth embodiment) (FIG. 87)) The transition start waiting time at which only the second game ball out of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball) enters the ball entry section is set. (In the tenth embodiment, control in the case where the second-class electric utility is opened (FIG. 89)). That is, according to the feature T5, by changing the length of the transition start waiting time, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be changed, so that intonation can be added to the game, Amusement of games can be improved.

[Feature T6]
The gaming machine according to Feature T5,
The distribution means,
While arriving one game ball is distributed to the first route (the route R11 in the ninth embodiment),
N (N is an integer of 2 or more) game balls that arrive after the game balls distributed to the first route are distributed to the second route (the routes R2 and R12 in the ninth embodiment),
A gaming machine, wherein one gaming ball arriving after N game balls distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route.

  According to the feature T6, since one game ball is distributed to the first route and N game balls are distributed to the second route, each of the (N + 1) game balls is entered. The control as to whether or not to enter the section can be realized by a series of controls triggered by the passage of one game ball (first game ball) through the passing section. Further, according to the feature T6, the transition start waiting time can be set to a plurality of lengths when the first game ball has passed through the passing portion. That is, according to the feature T6, by changing the length of the transition start waiting time, it is possible to change the number of game balls entering the entry part of the (N + 1) game balls, Inflection can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature T7]
The gaming machine according to Feature T6,
The second route is configured by N routes (route R2 and route R12 in the ninth embodiment),
The distributing means includes an alternate distributing mechanism (a first alternating distributing mechanism 304 and a second alternating distributing mechanism 305 in the ninth embodiment) for alternately distributing a game ball to one of two paths. A gaming machine characterized by being configured by being combined in multiple stages.

  According to the feature T7, the function of distributing the reached one game ball to the first route and distributing the N game balls arrived after the game ball distributed to the first route to the second route is provided by an electronic function. Compared to a configuration realized using control or the like, the configuration can be realized with a simple configuration. In addition, as a configuration for realizing the function using electronic control or the like, for example, the number of reached game balls is measured using a counter or the like, and a game ball is driven by using a structure driven by an electric force. Can be cited.

[Feature T8]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features T5 to T7,
A third route (route R2 in Example 1 and Example 4 in FIG. 84) configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
The distribution means,
While arriving one game ball is distributed to the first route (the route R11 in the example 1 of FIG. 84, the route R111 in the example 4 of FIG. 84),
84. At least one of the plurality of game balls reaching after the game ball distributed to the first route is transferred to the second route (the route R12 in the example 1 of FIG. 84 and the route R12 in the example 4 of FIG. 84). R12 and route R112),
Distributing at least one game ball among a plurality of game balls that arrive after the game ball distributed to the first route to the third route,
A game ball distributed to the second route and a game ball arrived after the game ball distributed to the third route are configured to be distributed to the first route,
The third path is configured such that the sorted game balls cannot enter the ball entry section even when the ball entry section is in the second state. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the feature T8, since the distributed game ball is provided with the third route configured so as not to be able to enter the ball entry portion, the game can be further diversified. For example, by configuring so that a large number of game balls are distributed to the third route, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be reduced.

<Feature U group>
The feature U group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eleventh embodiment.

[Feature U1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 208a (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter,
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. A state transition unit (open / close door 208b (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) for transitioning to a second state, which is a state,
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A passing portion (through gate 206 in the eleventh embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
Lottery executing means for executing a lottery based on a game ball passing through the passing portion,
Display means for starting the variable display of the identification information based on the passing of the game ball by the passing portion, terminating the variable display and stopping and displaying the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery by the lottery executing means (Public unit 38),
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means,
With
In the situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the ratio of the number of paid out game balls to the number of fired game balls is defined as a throwing rate. If you do
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
A transition start waiting time from the start of the variable display by the display means to the start of the transition from the first state to the second state (the general-purpose unit in the eleventh embodiment). 38 is set to a different length for each control mode.
A first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1 (a first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A third control mode (the third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature U1, by changing the transition start waiting time, the first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and the pitching rate in which the pitching rate is 1 Since the third control mode exceeding the third control mode can be executed, inflection can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the feature U1, for example, even when the time during which the ball entry section maintains the second state (the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) is set to the same length, the transition is made. If the length of the start waiting time is changed, the above-described three control modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature U2]
The gaming machine according to Feature U1, wherein
Alternate distributing means (alternate distributing mechanism 204 (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) for alternately distributing the reached game balls to two paths;
A first route (route R1 (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) configured so that the distributed game balls can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) configured such that the distributed game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
With
The alternate distribution means,
While allocating one reached game ball to the first route,
Distributing one game ball arriving after the game ball distributed to the first route to the second route,
One game ball arrived after the game ball distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route,
The first route and the second route are such that the sorted game balls can enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second state. Is composed of
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the number of game balls entering the ball input portion per predetermined time is set for each control mode. A gaming machine, which varies depending on the length of the transition start waiting time.

  According to the feature U2, the first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1 and the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 by a simple configuration using only one alternate distribution means, The third control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1 can be executed. That is, since a mechanism for executing the three control modes can be realized in a small space, the gaming area can be effectively used, such as arranging another character in an empty gaming area.

[Feature U3]
The gaming machine according to Feature U1 or Feature U2,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment). The length of the open standby time of the game machine can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the feature U3, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing section until the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means. And the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (the opening / closing door 208b). Open waiting time). Therefore, according to the feature U3, when the time from the passing of the game ball to the passing portion to the display of the result of the lottery by the display means (the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery time, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (open standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) is different in length. , It is possible to set the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) to a different length. That is, according to the feature U3, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the entry section starts to transition from the first state to the second state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b). Can be changed to change the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b), and also change the number of game balls entering the entry part. Can be. As a result, it is possible to realize a first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, a second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1. It becomes possible.

<Characteristic V group>
The feature V group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eleventh embodiment.

[Feature V1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 208a in the eleventh embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter,
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. State transition means (open / close door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) for transitioning to a second state, which is a state,
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A lottery unit lottery executing means for executing a lottery unit for the ball entry unit based on that a game ball has entered the ball entry unit,
The variable display of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry section, and the variable display is ended and the result of the ball entry section lottery performed by the ball entry section lottery execution means is ended. Entry part lottery result display means (special figure unit 37) for stopping and displaying the corresponding identification information;
Special game state shifting means for shifting to a special game state (opening / closing execution mode) in which a bonus is given to the player based on a result of the lottery for the entry section being a predetermined result (various jackpots),
Starting means for starting a high-probability lottery mode (high-probability mode) in which the probability of the result of the entry-ball lottery being the predetermined result (various jackpots) is improved;
Ending means for ending the high-probability lottery mode;
A passing portion (through gate 206 in the eleventh embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
A lottery executing unit for the passing unit that executes a lottery for the passing unit based on the passing of the game ball by the passing unit,
The variable information of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing section, and the variable information is ended and the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section by the lottery executing section for the passing section is finished. Means for displaying a lottery result for the passing section for stopping the display (general figure unit 38);
A control unit that controls the state transition unit based on a result of the passing unit lottery performed by the passing unit lottery execution unit to cause the entering ball unit to transition from the first state to the second state. ,
With
In the situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the ratio of the number of paid out game balls to the number of fired game balls is defined as a throwing rate. If you do
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
A first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1 (a first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A third control mode (the third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
Is executable,
In the first control mode, the result of the entry part lottery is the first result (4R normal big hit A in the eleventh embodiment (FIG. 97)) among the predetermined results (various big hits). And if the number of times of the lottery for the ball entry unit executed after the first control mode is started is the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit is the predetermined result (various jackpots) End based on reaching the specified number of times (100 times)
In the second control mode, the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the second result (8R probability variable big hit in the eleventh embodiment (FIG. 97)) of the predetermined results (various big hits). Based on that the result of the lottery lottery executed after the second control mode is started becomes the predetermined result (various jackpots), and ends.
In the third control mode, the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the third result (4R normal big hit B (FIG. 97) in the eleventh embodiment) among the predetermined results (various big hits). And the number of times the lottery for the ball entry section executed after the third control mode is started is the result of the lottery for the ball entry section being the predetermined result (various jackpots). End based on reaching the specified number of times (100 times)
The high-probability lottery mode is started based on that the result of the lottery section lottery is the second result (8R probability change big hit) of the predetermined result, and the high-speed lottery mode in the high-probability lottery mode. The process is terminated based on the result of the lottery for the entry ball part being the first result (4R normal jackpot A) or the third result (4R normal jackpot B) among the predetermined results. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature V1, if the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the first result (4R normal jackpot A), the high probability lottery mode is not started, but the first control mode (the first high frequency support mode) is set. Be started. When the first control mode is started, the entry of game balls into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the first control mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. The first control mode is ended when the number of executions of the lottery for the ball reaches the specified number of times (100 times) without the result of the lottery for the ball pitching becoming a predetermined result (various jackpots). Therefore, the player wants to obtain a predetermined result (various big hits) in the lottery for the ball entry portion before the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry portion reaches the specified number of times and the first control mode ends. Play games with expectation. In addition, the player plays the game while expecting a predetermined result (various jackpots) in the lottery for the entry section as early as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls on hand.

  Further, according to the feature V1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the second result (8R probability variation big hit), the high probability lottery mode is started and the second control mode (the second high frequency support mode) is started. ) Is started. When the high-probability lottery mode is started, the probability that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits) is improved. Further, when the second control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. Since the pitching rate in the second control mode is 1, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Then, the high-probability lottery mode is continued at least until the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits). In addition, the second control mode is continued until the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches a predetermined result (various jackpots). Therefore, the player continues the high-probability lottery mode and the second control mode until a predetermined result (various jackpots) is obtained in the lottery for the ball entry section, and the result of the lottery for the ball entry section is the second result. (8R probable jackpot) and play while expecting the high probability lottery mode to be continued. In addition, since the number of game balls in hand does not increase or decrease, the player can concentrate his or her mind on the type of result when the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit is a predetermined result (various jackpots).

  Furthermore, according to the feature V1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the third result (4R normal jackpot B), the high probability lottery mode is not started, but the third control mode (the third high frequency support mode) ) Is started. When the third control mode is started, the entry of game balls into the entry section is promoted, and the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. Then, since the pitching rate in the third control mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. The third control mode is ended when the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches the specified number (100 times) without the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit becoming a predetermined result (various jackpots). Therefore, the player continues the third control mode until immediately before the number of times of execution of the lottery for the entry section reaches the specified number and increases the number of game balls on hand, but ends the third control mode. A game is played while expecting that the result of the lottery for the ball entry section will be a predetermined result (various jackpots) before. Then, even if the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become a predetermined result (various big hits) before the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches the specified number (100 times), the player must: It is possible to obtain a feeling of satisfaction that the third control mode in which the number of game balls increases continues for the longest period.

  As described above, according to the feature V1, it is possible to create a new game property in which the three control modes are effectively used to give the player various expectations, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

[Feature V2]
The gaming machine according to Feature V1, wherein
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
During the period in which the third control mode is being executed,
A gaming machine, wherein a longer time is set as the variation time for the ball entry section as the number of times of the ball entry section lottery executed after the start of the third control mode is increased.

  According to the feature V2, as the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit approaches the specified number, the set fluctuation time for the ball entry unit becomes longer, so the period during which the third control mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued is longer. Be longer. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the feeling of frustration of the player that the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become the predetermined result although the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit approaches the specified number.

[Feature V3]
The gaming machine according to Feature V1 or Feature V2,
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit lottery execution means,
Even if it is determined that the result of the ball entry lottery is not the predetermined result (various jackpots), if the predetermined condition (reach occurrence condition) is satisfied, the condition satisfaction result (miss result (reach result) Is determined), and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (a departure result (reach is not generated)),
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
During the period in which the third control mode is being executed,
The length of the variation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the ball entry unit lottery in which the result of the ball entry unit lottery is the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)),
The result of the lottery for the ball entry unit, in which the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit becomes the result of non-satisfaction of the condition (missing result (non-reach occurrence)), is longer than the length of the fluctuation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the lottery for the ball entry unit
A gaming machine characterized by setting it for a long time.

  According to the feature V3, when the result of the lottery for the entry section is a condition satisfaction result (out-of-reach result (reach occurrence)), the condition is not satisfied. Also, a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time for the entry section. The greater the number of times the long variation time is set as the variation time for the entry section, the longer the time required for the number of executions of the lottery for the entry section to reach the specified number. As a result, the period during which the third control mode continues is also prolonged, and the period during which the number of game balls held by the player increases is also prolonged. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game property in which the number of game balls increases as the number of times that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)) increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Can be planned.

[Feature V4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features V1 to V3,
The control means includes:
A transition start waiting time from when the passing section lottery result display means starts the change display to when the entry section starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (eleventh embodiment) In the embodiment, the variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) is set to a different length for each control mode.
The first control mode (first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
The second control mode (the second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
The third control mode (third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature V4, by changing the transition start waiting time, the first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and the pitching rate of 1 Since the third control mode exceeding the third control mode can be executed, inflection can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the feature V4, for example, even when the time during which the ball entry section maintains the second state (the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) is set to the same length, the transition is performed. If the length of the start waiting time is changed, the above-described three control modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature V5]
The gaming machine according to Feature V4,
Alternate distributing means (alternate distributing mechanism 204 (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) for alternately distributing the reached game balls to two paths;
A first route (route R1 (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) configured so that the distributed game balls can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 (FIG. 70) in the eleventh embodiment) configured such that the distributed game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
With
The alternate distribution means,
While allocating one reached game ball to the first route,
Distributing one game ball arriving after the game ball distributed to the first route to the second route,
One game ball arrived after the game ball distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route,
The first route and the second route are such that the sorted game balls can enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second state. Is composed of
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the number of game balls entering the ball input portion per predetermined time is set for each control mode. A gaming machine, which varies depending on the length of the transition start waiting time.

  According to the feature V5, the first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, by a simple configuration using only one alternate distribution means, The third control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1 can be executed. That is, since a mechanism for executing the three control modes can be realized in a small space, the gaming area can be effectively used, such as arranging another character in an empty gaming area.

[Feature V6]
The gaming machine according to Feature V4 or Feature V5,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment). The length of the open standby time of the game machine can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the feature V6, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing section until the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means. And the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (the opening / closing door 208b). Open waiting time). Therefore, according to the feature V6, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means (the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery time, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (open standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) is different in length. , It is possible to set the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) to a different length. That is, according to the feature V6, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b). Can be changed to change the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b), and also change the number of game balls entering the entry part. Can be. As a result, it is possible to realize a first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, a second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1. It becomes possible.

<Characteristic W group>
The feature W group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the twelfth embodiment.

[Feature W1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 208a in the eleventh embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter,
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. State transition means (open / close door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) for transitioning to a second state, which is a state,
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A lottery unit lottery executing means for executing a lottery unit for the ball entry unit based on that a game ball has entered the ball entry unit,
The variable display of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry section, and the variable display is ended and the result of the ball entry section lottery performed by the ball entry section lottery execution means is ended. Entry part lottery result display means (special figure unit 37) for stopping and displaying the corresponding identification information;
Special game state shifting means for shifting to a special game state (opening / closing execution mode) in which a bonus is given to the player based on a result of the lottery for the entry section being a predetermined result (various jackpots),
Starting means for starting a high-probability lottery mode (high-probability mode) in which the probability of the result of the entry-ball lottery being the predetermined result (various jackpots) is improved;
Ending means for ending the high-probability lottery mode;
A passing portion (through gate 206 in the eleventh embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
A lottery executing unit for the passing unit that executes a lottery for the passing unit based on the passing of the game ball by the passing unit,
The variable information of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing section, and the variable information is ended and the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section by the lottery executing section for the passing section is finished. Means for displaying a lottery result for the passing section for stopping the display (general figure unit 38);
A control unit that controls the state transition unit based on a result of the passing unit lottery performed by the passing unit lottery execution unit to cause the entering ball unit to transition from the first state to the second state. ,
With
In the situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the ratio of the number of paid out game balls to the number of fired game balls is defined as a throwing rate. If you do
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
A game ball non-increase control mode (the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is 1 or less;
A game ball increase control mode (the third high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
Is executable,
In the game ball non-increase control mode, the result of the lottery for the entry section is the first result (the 10R certain variation big hit A in the twelfth embodiment, the 10R certain variable big hit B (FIG. 98)) among the predetermined results (various big hits). )), The number of times the lottery for the ball entry unit executed after the game ball non-increase control mode is started is determined by the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit being the predetermined number. It ends based on reaching the specified number (100 times) without the result (various jackpots),
In the gaming ball increase control mode, the result of the lottery for the entering ball portion is the second result (10R certain variation big hit C (FIG. 98) in the twelfth embodiment) among the predetermined results (various big hits). And the number of times of the lottery for the ball entry section executed after the game ball increase control mode is started, if the result of the lottery for the ball entry section is the predetermined result (various big hits) End based on reaching the specified number of times (100 times)
The high-probability lottery mode is based on the fact that the result of the lottery for the entry section is the first result (10R probability change jackpot A, 10R probability change jackpot B) or the second result (10R probability change jackpot C). The number of times the lottery lottery executed after the high-probability lottery mode is started is determined by the number of times that the result of the lottery lottery does not become the predetermined result (various big hits). (100) A gaming machine, which is terminated based on reaching 100 times.

  According to the feature W1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the first result (10R probability change jackpot A or 10R probability change jackpot B), the high probability lottery mode is started and the game ball non-increase control mode (the The first high frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode) is started. When the high-probability lottery mode is started, the probability that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits) is improved. In addition, when the game ball non-increase control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the game ball non-increase control mode is 1 or less, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase. In the high-probability lottery mode and the game ball non-increase control mode, the number of executions of the ball entry unit lottery is reduced to a specified number (100 times) without the result of the ball entry unit lottery being a predetermined result (various jackpots). It ends when it reaches. Therefore, the player obtains a predetermined result (various big hits) in the ball-drawing unit lottery as early as possible before the number of executions of the ball-drawing unit lottery reaches the specified number and the high-probability lottery mode ends. Play the game while expecting it.

  Further, according to the feature W1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the second result (10R probability variation big hit C), the high probability lottery mode is started and the game ball increase control mode (the third high frequency support Mode) is started. When the high-probability lottery mode is started, the probability that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits) is improved. Further, when the game ball increase control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the ball entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the ball entry section lottery is promoted. Further, since the pitching rate in the game ball increase control mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. In the high-probability lottery mode and the game ball increase control mode, the number of executions of the ball entry unit lottery reaches a specified number (100 times) without the result of the ball entry unit lottery being a predetermined result (various jackpots). Then it ends. Therefore, the player continues the game ball increase control mode until immediately before the number of executions of the ball entry unit lottery reaches the specified number and increases the number of game balls on hand, but the number of times the ball entry unit lottery is executed is specified. By the time the number of times reaches the high probability lottery mode and the game ball increase control mode, the game is performed while expecting that the result of the lottery for the ball entry section be a predetermined result (various jackpots). Then, even if the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become a predetermined result (various big hits) before the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches the specified number (100 times), the player must: The satisfaction that the game ball increase control mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued for the longest period can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the feature W1, it is possible to create a new game property in which the player is given a variety of expectations during the period in which the high-probability lottery mode limited to the specified number of times is being executed. Amusement can be improved.

[Feature W2]
The gaming machine according to Feature W1, wherein
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
In the period in which the game ball increase control mode is being executed,
A gaming machine, wherein a longer time is set as the variation time for the ball entry section as the number of times of the ball entry section lottery executed after the game ball increase control mode is started is set.

  According to the feature W2, as the number of executions of the lottery section for the entry section approaches the specified number, the fluctuation time for the entry section becomes longer, so that the period during which the game ball increase control mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued is continued. Be longer. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the feeling of frustration of the player that the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become the predetermined result although the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit approaches the specified number.

[Feature W3]
The gaming machine according to feature W1 or feature W2,
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit lottery execution means,
Even if it is determined that the result of the ball entry lottery is not the predetermined result (various jackpots), if the predetermined condition (reach occurrence condition) is satisfied, the condition satisfaction result (miss result (reach result) Is determined), and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (a departure result (reach is not generated)),
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
In the period in which the game ball increase control mode is being executed,
The length of the variation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the ball entry unit lottery in which the result of the ball entry unit lottery is the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)),
The result of the lottery for the ball entry unit, in which the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit becomes the result of non-satisfaction of the condition (missing result (non-reach occurrence)), is longer than the length of the fluctuation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the lottery for the ball entry unit
A gaming machine characterized by setting it for a long time.

  According to the feature W3, when the result of the lottery for the ball entry section is a condition satisfaction result (out-of-reach result (reach occurrence)), it is more than the case in which the condition is not satisfied (out-of-reach result (reach non-occurrence)). Also, a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time for the entry section. The greater the number of times the long variation time is set as the variation time for the entry section, the longer the time required for the number of executions of the lottery for the entry section to reach the specified number. As a result, the period during which the game ball increase control mode continues is longer, and the period during which the player has more game balls is longer. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game property in which the number of game balls increases as the number of times that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)) increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Can be planned.

[Feature W4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features W1 to W3,
The control means includes:
A transition start waiting time from when the passing section lottery result display means starts the change display to when the entry section starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (eleventh embodiment) In the embodiment, the variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) is set to a different length for each control mode.
The game ball non-increase control mode (the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment);
The game ball increase control mode (third high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment);
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature W4, by changing the transition start waiting time, it is possible to execute the game ball non-increase control mode in which the throwing rate is 1 or less and the game ball increasing control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1 Since it is possible, intonation can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the feature W4, for example, even when the time during which the ball entry section maintains the second state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the twelfth embodiment) is set to the same length, the transition is made. If the length of the start waiting time is changed, the above-described two control modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature W5]
The gaming machine according to Feature W4,
Alternate distributing means (alternate distributing mechanism 204 (FIG. 70)) for alternately distributing the reached game balls to two paths;
A first route (route R1 (FIG. 70)) configured such that the sorted game balls can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 (FIG. 70)) configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
With
The alternate distribution means,
While allocating one reached game ball to the first route,
Distributing one game ball arriving after the game ball distributed to the first route to the second route,
One game ball arrived after the game ball distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route,
The first route and the second route are such that the sorted game balls can enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second state. Is composed of
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the number of game balls entering the ball input portion per predetermined time is set for each control mode. A gaming machine, which varies depending on the length of the transition start waiting time.

  According to the feature W5, with a simple configuration using only one alternate distribution means, a game ball non-increase control mode in which the ball pitch is 1 or less, and a game ball increase control mode in which the ball pitch exceeds 1 Can be performed. That is, since a mechanism for executing the two control modes can be realized in a small space, the gaming area can be effectively used, for example, by arranging another character in an empty gaming area.

[Feature W6]
The gaming machine according to Feature W4 or Feature W5,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (the opening / closing door 208b in the twelfth embodiment). The length of the open standby time of the game machine can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the feature W6, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is determined by a lottery result after the game ball passes through the passing part. (The fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) and the result of the lottery are displayed by the lottery result display means for the passing section, and then the entering ball section transitions from the first state to the second state. (The waiting time for opening the opening / closing door 208b) until the start of the operation. Therefore, according to the feature W6, the time from the passing of the game ball through the passing portion to the display of the lottery result by the passing portion lottery result display means (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38) is the same length. , The time from when the lottery result is displayed by the lottery result display means for the passing section to when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first state to the second state (opening / closing door) By setting different lengths of the opening waiting time of the opening 208b, the transition starting waiting time (variation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be set to different lengths. That is, according to the feature W6, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the lottery result display means for the passing section to when the ball entry section starts to transition from the first state to the second state (the opening / closing door 208b) ), The transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be changed, and the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be changed. The number can be changed. As a result, it is possible to realize a game ball non-increase control mode in which the throwing rate is 1 or less and a game ball increasing control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1.

[Feature W7]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features W1 to W6,
The control means includes:
As the game ball non-increase mode (the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is 1 or less,
A game ball decrease control mode (the first high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the throwing rate is less than 1,
A game ball maintaining control mode (the second high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is 1;
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature W7, when the game ball decreasing control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the ball entry unit is promoted, and therefore, the execution of the ball entry unit lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the game ball reduction control mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting a predetermined result (various jackpots) in the lottery for the ball entry section as early as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls on hand. As described above, according to the feature W7, various expectations can be given to the player, so that the interest of the game ball can be improved.

<Character X group>
The feature X group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the thirteenth embodiment.

[Feature X1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 208a in the eleventh embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter,
The state of the entering ball section is defined as a first state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the entering ball section, and a state in which entering a game ball into the entering ball section is possible or easy. State transition means (open / close door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) for transitioning to a second state, which is a state,
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
Acquisition means for acquiring special information based on that a game ball has entered the entry section,
Entry part lottery execution means for executing the entry part lottery based on the acquired special information,
Starting the variable display of the identification information based on the execution of the ball entry lottery, terminating the variable display, and identifying information corresponding to the result of the ball entry lottery by the ball entry part lottery executing means. And a lottery result display means (special figure unit 37) for the ball entry section for stopping and displaying
An entry section variation time setting section that sets a length of an entry section variation time (a variation time of the special figure unit 37), which is a time during which the identification information is variably displayed on the entry section lottery result display section;
A passing portion (through gate 206 in the eleventh embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
A lottery executing unit for the passing unit that executes a lottery for the passing unit based on the passing of the game ball by the passing unit,
The variable information of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing section, and the variable information is ended and the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section by the lottery executing section for the passing section is finished. Means for displaying a lottery result for the passing section for stopping the display (general figure unit 38);
In addition to setting the length of the fluctuating time for the passing section (the fluctuating time of the ordinary figure unit 38), which is the time when the identification information is fluctuated and displayed on the lottery result displaying means for the passing section, Control means for controlling the state transition means on the basis of the result of the lottery execution for the passing unit by the lottery execution means for the passing part, so that the entering ball section is changed from the first state to the second state. When,
Variation time table for entry section storing the length of variation time for entry section corresponding to the number of times of execution of the lottery for entry section (table A for special figure unit in thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 102)) ), And a passing section variation time table in which the length of the passing section variation time is stored corresponding to the number of times the entry section lottery is executed (general-purpose unit table A in FIG. )) As a set of tables (variable time table set A for the high frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 102));
With
In the situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the ratio of the number of paid out game balls to the number of fired game balls is defined as a throwing rate. If you do
The control means includes:
A plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means can be executed,
By setting the length of the passing unit variation time to a different length for each control mode,
A first control mode (the mode shown in FIG. 99 of the high-frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is less than 1;
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a mode shown in FIG. 100 of the high frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment);
A third control mode (the mode shown in FIG. 101 of the high-frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
At least two of the control modes can be executed,
When the entry ball variation time setting means refers to the entry ball variation time table and sets the length of the entry ball variation time,
A gaming machine, wherein the length of the passing section variation time is set with reference to the passing section variation time table and the passing section variation time table stored as a set of table groups.

  According to the feature X1, the first control in which the throwing rate is less than 1 is set by setting the length of the passing section variation time (the variation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) to a different length for each control mode. Since at least two control modes of the mode, the second control mode in which the pitching rate becomes 1, and the third control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1, it is possible to execute the game, Amusement can be improved.

  Further, according to the feature X1, the length of the passing section variation time and the length of the entry section variation time are set based on the number of executions of the entry section lottery (game times). Then, the pitching rate changes depending on the length of the set passing section fluctuation time. In other words, the ratio of game balls entering the ball entry section changes. Therefore, if the length of the variation time for the entry section suitable for the entry rate of the game balls to the entry section is stored in advance in the variation time table for the entry section, the lottery for the entry section (game times) It is possible to set a variation time for ball entry suitable for the ball entry ratio of the game balls to the ball entry section that changes based on the number of times of execution.

[Feature X2]
The gaming machine according to Feature X1, wherein
The holding unit for holding the special information acquired from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end of the stop display by the lottery result display unit for the entry section up to a specified number as an upper limit,
When the length of the variation time for the passing section is set in the variation time table for the entry section (table A for special figure unit in the thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 102)), the ball enters the entry section. A gaming machine characterized by storing a fluctuation time longer than an interval between game balls to be played.

  According to the feature X2, the state where the special information is always stored in the holding storage means can be realized, so that the state where the lottery for the ball entry section is continuously executed without interruption can be realized.

[Feature X3]
The gaming machine according to Feature X1 or Feature X2,
The table storage means stores a plurality of table groups (variable time table sets A and B (FIG. 102) in the thirteenth embodiment).
The gaming machine, wherein the control means switches the table group to be referred to when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a small hit is won).

  According to the feature X3, since the table group to be referred to is switched, it is possible to change the variation time for the entry section, the variation time for the passing section, and the exit rate set based on the number of times of execution of the lottery for the entry section. . Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved.

[Feature X4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features X1 to X3,
Alternate distributing means (alternate distributing mechanism 204 (FIG. 70)) for alternately distributing the reached game balls to two paths;
A first route (route R1 (FIG. 70)) configured such that the sorted game balls can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 (FIG. 70)) configured such that the sorted game balls cannot pass through the passing portion;
With
The alternate distribution means,
While allocating one reached game ball to the first route,
Distributing one game ball arriving after the game ball distributed to the first route to the second route,
One game ball arrived after the game ball distributed to the second route is configured to be distributed to the first route,
The first route and the second route are such that the sorted game balls can enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second state. Is composed of
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity and at a predetermined interval by the firing means, the number of game balls entering the ball entry portion per predetermined time is determined by the variation time for the passing portion. A gaming machine characterized by being different depending on the length of the game machine.

  According to the feature X4, with a simple configuration using only one alternate distribution means, a first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, a second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, The third control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1 can be executed. That is, since a mechanism for executing the three control modes can be realized in a small space, the gaming area can be effectively utilized, such as arranging another character in an empty gaming area.

<Characteristic Y group>
The feature Y group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature Y1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A first route (a route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which a game ball can pass;
A second route (a route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
The distribution means,
A first state (a state inclined to the right) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the first path;
A second state (a state tilted to the left) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates (vibrates) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, whereby the first state and the first state are changed. A gaming machine characterized by alternately transitioning to the second state.

  According to the feature Y1, the distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, thereby changing the first state to the first state. Since the transition between the second state and the second state is performed alternately, the distribution means can be switched between the first state and the second state without introducing a mechanism for changing the state of the distribution means by electric force. Can be changed alternately.

  Further, according to this feature, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first route, the game ball is set so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution means is in the first state. In the case where the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball are adjusted and the game ball is to be distributed to the second route, the game ball is made to arrive at the timing when the distribution means is in the second state. You can adjust the timing and interval of launching.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing means at the timing at which the launched game ball arrives, the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball is adjusted. By doing so, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution means in the initial state are distributed to the first route, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route, or the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route. It is possible to distribute the entire game ball to the second route, or to distribute subsequent game balls alternately to the first route and the second route. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature Y2]
The gaming machine according to feature Y1, wherein:
The distribution means,
With pendulum means to function as a pendulum,
When the pendulum means operates (vibrates) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, the distributing means alternately transitions between the first state and the second state. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature Y2, the pendulum means operates by the mechanical action received from the reached game ball, whereby the sorting means alternately transitions between the first state and the second state. Therefore, by adopting the pendulum means operating at a desired cycle, the cycle at which the sorting means alternately switches between the first state and the second state can be set to a desired cycle. As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature Y3]
The gaming machine according to feature Y1, wherein:
The distribution means,
Elastic means functioning as an elastic body (including a left leaf spring member 504g and a right leaf spring member 504h (FIG. 108) and a leaf spring member 504k (FIG. 111) in the fourteenth embodiment;
The distributing means alternately transitions between the first state and the second state by the elastic means operating (elastic vibration) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature Y3, the distributing means alternately transitions between the first state and the second state by operating the elastic means by the mechanical action received from the reached game ball. Therefore, by employing the elastic means having a desired elastic force, the cycle at which the distribution means alternately transitions between the first state and the second state can be set to a desired cycle. As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature Y4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features Y1 to Y3,
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals (0.6 second intervals), the distribution means alternately switches the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be in a state.

  According to the feature Y4, the distributing means alternately enters the first state and the second state at timings when the game balls arrive, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals. It is configured as follows. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the first route and the second route. That is, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the first route and the second route, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at a predetermined interval. The game balls continuously reach the dividing means at predetermined intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the first path and the second path.

[Feature Y5]
The gaming machine according to feature Y4,
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) into which a game ball can enter;
A passage portion through which game balls can pass (through gate 506 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to an easy state of the second ball entry state;
With
The first path is configured such that the game balls sorted by the sorting means can pass through the passing section,
The second path is configured such that the game balls distributed by the distribution means cannot pass through the passing section,
The first path and the second path are such that when the game ball distributed by the distribution means is in the second ball-in state, the ball enters the ball-in section. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to play.

  According to the feature Y5, the game balls allocated to the first route (hereinafter, also referred to as first game balls) can pass through the passage portion, and the ball entry portion has the second ball entry. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at a predetermined interval, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). Diversifying the game because the number of possible game balls can be changed to one while the number of game balls entering the entry part can be changed depending on the state of the entry part. Can be.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each mode. In the case of the configuration, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each mode, so that diversification of games can be achieved.

[Feature Y6]
The gaming machine according to feature Y5,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (the processing shown in FIGS. 76, 77 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature Y6, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on a result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the second game ball does not pass through the passing portion, the control means sets the first and second game balls in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of them reaches the entering ball portion is set to the first entering ball portion state or the second entering ball portion state, that is, the first and second gaming balls Whether or not each of the balls enters the ball entry section is determined based on the result of the lottery executed when the first game ball passes through the passage section and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, one game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (first game ball and second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

<Characteristic Z group>
The feature Z group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature Z1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A first route (a route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which a game ball can pass;
A second route (a route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
The distribution means,
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at intervals other than the predetermined interval (0.6 second interval), the case where the reached game balls are continuously distributed to the first path and the second path Despite the fact that there is a case where
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval (0.6 second interval), the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the first path and the second path. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the feature Z1, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at intervals other than the predetermined interval, the distribution means may distribute the arrived game balls to the first route continuously and the second. Despite the case where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals in spite of the case where the game balls are continuously distributed to the route, the reached game balls are alternately arranged on the first route and the second route. It is configured to sort. Therefore, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the first route and the second route, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at a predetermined interval. The game balls continuously reach the dividing means at predetermined intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the first path and the second path.

[Feature Z2]
The gaming machine according to feature Z1, wherein:
The distribution means,
A first state (a state inclined to the right) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the first path;
A second state (a state tilted to the left) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates (vibrates) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, so that the first state and the first state are changed. Alternately transitions between the second state and
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval, the game ball is configured to alternately enter the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the feature Z2, the distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by the dynamic action received from the reached game ball, thereby changing the first state to the first state. Since the transition between the second state and the second state is performed alternately, the distribution means can be switched between the first state and the second state without introducing a mechanism for changing the state of the distribution means by electric force. Can be changed alternately. Then, the distributing means is configured to alternately enter the first state and the second state at the timing when the game ball arrives in a situation where the game ball arrives continuously at a predetermined interval. Therefore, it is possible to alternately distribute the reached game ball to the first route and the second route.

  Further, according to this feature, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first route, the game ball is set so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution means is in the first state. In the case where the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball are adjusted and the game ball is to be distributed to the second route, the game ball is made to arrive at the timing when the distribution means is in the second state. You can adjust the timing and interval of launching.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing means at the timing at which the launched game ball arrives, the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball is adjusted. By doing so, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution means in the initial state are distributed to the first route, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route, or the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route. It is possible to distribute the entire game ball to the second route, or to distribute subsequent game balls alternately to the first route and the second route. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature Z3]
The gaming machine according to Feature Z1 or Feature Z2,
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) into which a game ball can enter;
A passage portion through which game balls can pass (through gate 506 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to an easy state of the second ball entry state;
With
The first path is configured such that the game balls sorted by the sorting means can pass through the passing section,
The second path is configured such that the game balls distributed by the distribution means cannot pass through the passing section,
The first path and the second path are such that when the game ball distributed by the distribution means is in the second ball-in state, the ball enters the ball-in section. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to play.

  According to the feature Z3, the game balls allocated to the first route (hereinafter, also referred to as first game balls) can pass through the passage portion, and the ball entry portion has the second ball entry. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at a predetermined interval, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). Diversifying the game because the number of possible game balls can be changed to one while the number of game balls entering the entry part can be changed depending on the state of the entry part. Can be.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each mode. In the case of the configuration, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each mode, so that diversification of games can be achieved.

[Feature Z4]
The gaming machine according to feature Z3,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (the processing shown in FIGS. 76, 77 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature Z4, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the second game ball does not pass through the passing portion, the control means sets the first and second game balls in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of them reaches the entering ball portion is set to the first entering ball portion state or the second entering ball portion state, that is, the first and second gaming balls Whether or not each of the balls enters the ball entry section is determined based on the result of the lottery executed when the first game ball passes through the passage section and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, one game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (first game ball and second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

<Characteristic αA group>
The feature αA group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αA1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A first route (a route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which a game ball can pass;
A second route (a route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
The distribution means,
A rotating shaft that supports the distributing means in a rotatable state,
First holding means (left holding portion 504e) capable of temporarily holding the reached game ball,
A second holding unit (right holding unit 504f) capable of temporarily holding the reached game ball;
With
A state in which the reached game balls can be temporarily held by the first holding means, and the held game balls are moved in a first direction (counterclockwise direction) around the rotation axis. A) (a state inclined to the right), which is dropped from the first holding means by the rotation to distribute to the first path;
A state in which the reached game ball can be temporarily held by the second holding means, and the held game ball is moved in the second direction (clockwise direction) around the rotation axis. A second state (a state tilted to the left) in which the liquid crystal is dropped from the second holding means and is distributed to the second path by rotating
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distribution means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and moves along a circular orbit around the rotation axis by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball ( (Vibrating) so as to alternately transition between the first state and the second state.

  According to the feature αA1, the distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and follows the circular orbit around the rotation axis by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball. , The state changes alternately between the first state and the second state. Therefore, the distributing means can be moved to the second state without introducing a mechanism for changing the state of the distributing means by an electric force. It is possible to alternately transition between the first state and the second state.

  Further, according to this feature, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first route, the game ball is set so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution means is in the first state. In the case where the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball are adjusted and the game ball is to be distributed to the second route, the game ball is made to arrive at the timing when the distribution means is in the second state. You can adjust the timing and interval of launching.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing means at the timing at which the launched game ball arrives, the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball is adjusted. By doing so, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution means in the initial state are distributed to the first route, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route, or the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route. It is possible to distribute the entire game ball to the second route, or to distribute subsequent game balls alternately to the first route and the second route. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature αA2]
The gaming machine according to feature αA1,
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals (0.6 second intervals), the distribution means alternately switches the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be in a state.

  According to the feature αA2, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals, the distribution unit alternately enters the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. It is configured as follows. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the first route and the second route. That is, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the first route and the second route, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at a predetermined interval. The game balls continuously reach the dividing means at predetermined intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the first path and the second path.

[Feature αA3]
The gaming machine according to feature αA2,
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) into which a game ball can enter;
A passage portion through which game balls can pass (through gate 506 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to an easy state of the second ball entry state;
With
The first path is configured such that the game balls sorted by the sorting means can pass through the passing section,
The second path is configured such that the game balls distributed by the distribution means cannot pass through the passing section,
The first path and the second path are such that when the game ball distributed by the distribution means is in the second ball-in state, the ball enters the ball-in section. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to play.

  According to the feature αA3, the game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as first game balls) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the entering ball portion has the second entering ball. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at a predetermined interval, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). Diversifying the game because the number of possible game balls can be changed to one while the number of game balls entering the entry part can be changed depending on the state of the entry part. Can be.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each mode. In the case of the configuration, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each mode, so that diversification of games can be achieved.

[Feature αA4]
The gaming machine according to feature αA3,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (the processing shown in FIGS. 76, 77 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature αA4, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on a result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the second game ball does not pass through the passing portion, the control means sets the first and second game balls in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of them reaches the entering ball portion is set to the first entering ball portion state or the second entering ball portion state, that is, the first and second gaming balls Whether or not each of the balls enters the ball entry section is determined based on the result of the lottery executed when the first game ball passes through the passage section and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, one game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (first game ball and second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

<Characteristic αB group>
The feature αB group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αB1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A first route (a route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which a game ball can pass;
A second route (a route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
The distribution means,
A first state (a state inclined to the right) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the first path;
A second state (a state tilted to the left) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the second states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the second path, and operates (vibrates) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, thereby changing the first state and the first state. Transition alternately between the second state,
A gaming machine, wherein the distributing means enters the second state, which is a stationary state, as the operation (vibration) attenuates with time.

  According to the characteristic αB1, the distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by the dynamic action received from the reached game ball, thereby changing the first state to the first state. Since the transition between the second state and the second state is performed alternately, the distribution means can be switched between the first state and the second state without introducing a mechanism for changing the state of the distribution means by electric force. Can be changed alternately.

  Further, according to this feature, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first route, the game ball is set so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution means is in the first state. In the case where the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball are adjusted and the game ball is to be distributed to the second route, the game ball is made to arrive at the timing when the distribution means is in the second state. You can adjust the timing and interval of launching.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing means at the timing at which the launched game ball arrives, the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball is adjusted. By doing so, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution means in the initial state are distributed to the first route, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route, or the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route. It is possible to distribute the entire game ball to the second route, or to distribute subsequent game balls alternately to the first route and the second route. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to this feature, the distributing means cannot be in any of the first state and the second state in the stationary state, and the distributing means is in the second state in the stationary state. In the case where the distribution means is in a stationary state, the game balls that have reached the distribution means first can be distributed in a certain manner (distributed to the second route). As a result, for example, even though the gaming machine is in a state immediately after the power is turned on, the game balls that first reach the allocating means are sorted in a different manner for each of the gaming machines. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of variation at each time. In other words, the advantage immediately after the power of the gaming machine is turned on can be kept constant.

[Feature αB2]
The gaming machine according to feature αB1,
The first route is more advantageous for the player than the second route (the route R1 is provided with a through gate 506).
A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the feature αB2, the first route is more advantageous for the player than the second route, and the operation of the distributing unit attenuates with time, so that the distributing unit is Since the player enters the second state of the stationary state, if the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first path which is an advantageous path, the player performs the first state before the distributing means enters the stationary state. It is necessary to make the game ball reach the distribution means in the state. Therefore, a sense of speed can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  If the stationary state of the distributing means is configured to be the first state in which the arrived game balls are distributed to the first path which is an advantageous path, the player may use all of the fired game balls. In order to distribute the game ball to the first route which is an advantageous route, only one game ball is fired to reach the distributing means in the first state, and the game ball is set to the first route which is the advantageous route. After allocating to the first route, wait for the next game ball to be fired until the operation of the allocating means attenuates and becomes stationary, and after the allocating means becomes stationary, fire the game ball again, There is a possibility that the game ball may reach the distribution means in the first state, and the game ball may be distributed to the first route which is an advantageous route again.

  However, as described above, according to this feature, in the stationary state, the distributing unit is in the second state in which the arrived game ball is distributed to the second path, so that the player can select the second path which is an advantageous path. When it is desired to distribute the game balls to the first route, it is necessary to cause the game balls to reach the distribution means in the first state during the operation before the distribution means enters the stationary state. Therefore, a sense of speed can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature αB3]
The gaming machine according to feature αB1 or feature αB2,
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals (0.6 second intervals), the distribution means alternately switches the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be in a state.

  According to the feature αB3, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals, the distribution unit alternates between the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. It is configured as follows. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the first route and the second route. That is, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the first route and the second route, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at a predetermined interval. The game balls continuously reach the dividing means at predetermined intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the first path and the second path.

[Feature αB4]
The gaming machine according to feature αB3,
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) into which a game ball can enter;
A passage portion through which game balls can pass (through gate 506 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to an easy state of the second ball entry state;
With
The first path is configured such that the game balls sorted by the sorting means can pass through the passing section,
The second path is configured such that the game balls distributed by the distribution means cannot pass through the passing section,
The first path and the second path are such that when the game ball distributed by the distribution means is in the second ball-in state, the ball enters the ball-in section. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to play.

  According to the feature αB4, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball entering portion has the second ball entering. In the case of the parted state, it becomes possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at a predetermined interval, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). Diversifying the game because the number of possible game balls can be changed to one while the number of game balls entering the entry part can be changed depending on the state of the entry part. Can be.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each mode. In the case of the configuration, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each mode, so that diversification of games can be achieved.

[Feature αB5]
The gaming machine according to feature αB4,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (the processing shown in FIGS. 76, 77 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature αB5, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on a result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the second game ball does not pass through the passing portion, the control means sets the first and second game balls in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of them reaches the entering ball portion is set to the first entering ball portion state or the second entering ball portion state, that is, the first and second gaming balls Whether or not each of the balls enters the ball entry section is determined based on the result of the lottery executed when the first game ball passes through the passage section and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, one game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (first game ball and second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

<Characteristic αC group>
The feature αC group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αC1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to an easy state of the second ball entry state;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
Control means for controlling the state transition means in response to a game ball passing through the passing section,
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means, the number of paid out game balls relative to the number of fired game balls is calculated. When the percentage is defined as the throwing rate,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
The gaming machine, wherein the plurality of control modes include a plurality of control modes having different throwing rates.

  According to the feature αC1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball-in portion has the second ball-in portion. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each control mode. By doing so, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each control mode, so that the exit rate for each control mode can be set to a different value.

  According to the feature αC1, a plurality of control modes having different throwing rates can be executed, so that it is possible to add inflection to the game and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature αC2]
The gaming machine according to feature αC1,
The control means includes:
As the plurality of control modes,
A first control mode (the third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
Other control modes (first high frequency support mode, second high frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate is 1 or less;
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature αC2, it is possible to execute the first control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1 and another control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 or less, so that it is possible to add inflection to the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Specifically, since the pitching rate in the first control mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the first control mode in which the number of game balls increases to be continued as long as possible.

  In addition, since the pitching rate in the other control mode is 1 or less, when the pitching rate in the other control mode is 1, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Therefore, the player does not increase or decrease the number of game balls on hand.For example, when a predetermined lottery is executed when a game ball enters the ball entry section, the predetermined lottery is performed. Can concentrate on the result of the lottery. Further, when the throwing rate in the other control mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the first control mode to end as soon as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls in hand.

  As described above, according to the feature αC2, it is possible to create a new game property in which a plurality of control modes having different throwing rates are effectively used to give the player various expectations. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

[Feature αC3]
The gaming machine according to feature αC1 or feature αC2,
The control means includes:
As the plurality of control modes,
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
Other control modes (the first high-frequency support mode and the third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate is other than 1;
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature αC3, the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 and the other control mode in which the pitching rate is other than 1 can be executed, so that intonation can be added to the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Specifically, since the pitching rate in the second control mode is 1, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Therefore, the player does not increase or decrease the number of game balls on hand.For example, when a predetermined lottery is executed when a game ball enters the ball entry section, the predetermined lottery is performed. Can concentrate on the result of the lottery.

  In addition, since the pitching rate in the other control mode is other than 1, if the pitching rate in the other control mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the first control mode in which the number of game balls increases to be continued as long as possible. Further, when the throwing rate in the other control mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the first control mode to end as soon as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls in hand.

  As described above, according to the feature αC3, it is possible to create a new game property in which a plurality of control modes having different throwing rates are effectively used to give the player various expectations. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

[Feature αC4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αC1 to αC3,
The distribution means,
A first state (a state inclined to the right) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the first path;
A second state (a state tilted to the left) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates (vibrates) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, whereby the first state and the first state are changed. A gaming machine characterized by alternately transitioning to the second state.

  According to the feature αC4, the distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by the dynamic action received from the reached game ball, thereby changing the first state to the first state. Since the transition between the second state and the second state is performed alternately, the distribution means can be switched between the first state and the second state without introducing a mechanism for changing the state of the distribution means by electric force. Can be changed alternately.

  Further, according to this feature, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first route, the game ball is set so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution means is in the first state. In the case where the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball are adjusted and the game ball is to be distributed to the second route, the game ball is made to arrive at the timing when the distribution means is in the second state. You can adjust the timing and interval of launching.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing means at the timing at which the launched game ball arrives, the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball is adjusted. By doing so, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution means in the initial state are distributed to the first route, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route, or the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route. It is possible to distribute the entire game ball to the second route, or to distribute subsequent game balls alternately to the first route and the second route. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature αC5]
The gaming machine according to feature αC4,
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval (0.6 second interval), the distribution means alternately switches the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be in a state of (1).

  According to the feature αC5, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals, the distribution unit alternates between the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. It is configured as follows. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the first route and the second route. That is, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the first route and the second route, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at a predetermined interval. The game balls continuously reach the dividing means at predetermined intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the first path and the second path.

[Feature αC6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αC1 to αC5,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S5109 in FIG. 91) for executing a lottery based on a game ball passing through the passing section;
Display means for starting the variable display of the identification information based on the passing of the game ball by the passing portion, terminating the variable display and stopping and displaying the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery by the lottery executing means (Public unit 38),
With
The control means includes:
A transition start waiting time from the start of the variable display by the display means to the transition of the ball entry section from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry section state (eleventh state). A plurality of control modes having different throwing rates can be executed by setting (variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + open standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) different lengths for each control mode in the embodiment. A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the feature αC6, it is possible to execute a plurality of control modes having different throwing rates by changing the transition start waiting time. Further, according to the feature αC6, for example, the time when the ball entry unit maintains the second ball entry unit state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) is set to the same length. Also, if the length of the transition start waiting time is changed, the above-described various control modes having different throwing rates can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature αC7]
The gaming machine according to feature αC6,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first ball entry unit state to the second ball entry unit state (11th The length of the opening / closing door 208b according to the embodiment can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the feature αC7, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing section until the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means. (The fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) and the result of the lottery being displayed by the display means until the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state. (The waiting time for opening the opening / closing door 208b). Therefore, according to the characteristic αC7, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means (variation time of the general-purpose unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery time, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (waiting for opening of the open / close door 208b) By setting the time) to different lengths, the transition start waiting time (variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + opening time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be set to a different length. That is, according to the feature αC7, the time (from the time when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to the time when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (opening / closing door) By changing the opening waiting time of the opening 208b, it is possible to change the transition starting waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b), and the game balls entering the entry section. Can be changed. As a result, it is possible to realize the above-described various control modes having different throwing rates.

<Characteristic αD group>
The feature αD group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αD1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to an easy state of the second ball entry state;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
Control means for controlling the state transition means in response to a game ball passing through the passing section,
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means, the number of paid out game balls relative to the number of fired game balls is calculated. When the percentage is defined as the throwing rate,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
As the plurality of control modes,
A first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1 (a first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A third control mode (the third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature αD1, the game ball allocated to the first route (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) can pass through the passing portion, and the ball input portion has the second ball input. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each control mode. By doing so, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each control mode, so that the exit rate for each control mode can be set to a different value.

  According to the feature αD1, a first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, a second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third control mode in which the pitching rate is more than 1 Can be executed, the intonation can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Specifically, since the pitching rate in the first control mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the first control mode to end as soon as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls in hand. Further, since the pitching rate in the second control mode is 1, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Therefore, the player does not increase or decrease the number of game balls on hand.For example, when a predetermined lottery is executed when a game ball enters the ball entry section, the predetermined lottery is performed. Can concentrate on the result of the lottery. In addition, since the pitching rate in the third control mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the third control mode in which the number of game balls increases to be continued as long as possible.

  As described above, according to the feature αD1, it is possible to create a new game property of effectively giving the player various expectations by using the three control modes, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

[Feature αD2]
The gaming machine according to feature αD1,
The distribution means,
A first state (a state inclined to the right) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the first path;
A second state (a state tilted to the left) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates (vibrates) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, whereby the first state and the first state are changed. A gaming machine characterized by alternately transitioning to the second state.

  According to the feature αD2, the distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by the dynamic action received from the reached game ball, thereby changing the first state to the first state. Since the transition between the second state and the second state is performed alternately, the distribution means can be switched between the first state and the second state without introducing a mechanism for changing the state of the distribution means by electric force. Can be changed alternately.

  Further, according to this feature, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first route, the game ball is set so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution means is in the first state. In the case where the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball are adjusted and the game ball is to be distributed to the second route, the game ball is made to arrive at the timing when the distribution means is in the second state. You can adjust the timing and interval of launching.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing means at the timing at which the launched game ball arrives, the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball is adjusted. By doing so, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution means in the initial state are distributed to the first route, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route, or the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route. It is possible to distribute the entire game ball to the second route, or to distribute subsequent game balls alternately to the first route and the second route. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature αD3]
The gaming machine according to feature αD2,
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval (0.6 second interval), the distribution means alternately switches the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be in a state of (1).

  According to the feature αD3, in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals, the distribution unit alternates between the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. It is configured as follows. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the first route and the second route. That is, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the first route and the second route, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at a predetermined interval. The game balls continuously reach the dividing means at predetermined intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the first path and the second path.

[Feature αD4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αD1 to αD3,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S5109 in FIG. 91) for executing a lottery based on a game ball passing through the passing section;
Display means for starting the variable display of the identification information based on the passing of the game ball by the passing portion, terminating the variable display and stopping and displaying the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery by the lottery executing means (Public unit 38),
With
The control means includes:
A transition start waiting time from the start of the variable display by the display means to the transition of the ball entry section from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (eleventh state). By setting the variation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the standby time of opening the opening / closing door 208b in the embodiment to a different length for each control mode,
The first control mode (first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
The second control mode (the second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
The third control mode (third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the characteristic αD4, by changing the transition start waiting time, the first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and the pitching rate in which the pitching rate is 1 And a third control mode exceeding the third control mode. Further, according to the feature αD4, for example, a case where the time during which the ball entry part maintains the second ball entry state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) is set to the same length. Also, if the length of the transition start waiting time is changed, the above-described three control modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature αD5]
The gaming machine according to feature αD4,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first ball entry unit state to the second ball entry unit state (11th The length of the opening / closing door 208b according to the embodiment can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the feature αD5, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing portion until the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means. (The fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) and the result of the lottery being displayed by the display means until the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state. (The waiting time for opening the opening / closing door 208b). Therefore, according to the characteristic αD5, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery time, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (waiting for opening of the open / close door 208b) By setting the time) to different lengths, the transition start waiting time (variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + opening time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be set to a different length. That is, according to the feature αD5, the time (from the time when the lottery result is displayed by the display means to the time when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (opening / closing door) By changing the opening waiting time of the opening 208b, it is possible to change the transition starting waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b), and the game balls entering the entry section. Can be changed. As a result, it is possible to realize a first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, a second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1. It becomes possible.

<Characteristic αE group>
The feature αE group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αE1]
Launching means for launching a game ball (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a in the fourteenth embodiment) into which a launched game ball can enter,
A passing portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which the launched game ball can pass;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second entering part state that is an easy state;
A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured so that a game ball can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured so that the game ball cannot pass through the passing portion;
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals (0.6 second intervals), the allocating means alternately places the reached game balls on the first route and the second route. It is configured to sort,
The first route and the second route are such that the game balls distributed by the distribution means enter the ball entry portion when the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state. It is configured to be able to
The gaming machine further comprises:
A third route (a unit left game area GAu and an opening 505 (FIG. 104) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured so that a game ball can pass through the passing portion without passing through the distribution means. , FIG. 105)).

  According to the feature αE1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball entering portion has the second ball entering. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at a predetermined interval, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). Diversifying the game because the number of possible game balls can be changed to one while the number of game balls entering the entry part can be changed depending on the state of the entry part. Can be.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each mode. Thereby, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each mode, so that diversification of games can be achieved.

  Furthermore, according to this feature, since the game ball is provided with the third route configured to be able to pass through the passing portion without passing through the distribution means, the player can control the distribution means. A comparison is made between a game method in which the game ball is passed through the passage portion through the third route without passing through, and a game method in which the game ball reaches the distribution means and is distributed to the first route and the second route. It is possible to select a game method that is advantageous to the player or a preferred game method. That is, according to this feature, various game methods can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature αE2]
The gaming machine according to feature αE1,
The distribution means,
A first state (a state inclined to the right) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the first path;
A second state (a state tilted to the left) in which the reached game ball is distributed to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates (vibrates) by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, whereby the first state and the first state are changed. A gaming machine characterized by alternately transitioning to the second state.

  According to the feature αE2, the distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by the dynamic action received from the reached game ball, thereby changing the first state to the first state. Since the transition between the second state and the second state is performed alternately, the distribution means can be switched between the first state and the second state without introducing a mechanism for changing the state of the distribution means by electric force. Can be changed alternately.

  Further, according to this feature, when the player wants to distribute the game ball to the first route, the game ball is set so that the game ball arrives at the timing when the distribution means is in the first state. In the case where the timing and interval of the launch of the game ball are adjusted and the game ball is to be distributed to the second route, the game ball is made to arrive at the timing when the distribution means is in the second state. You can adjust the timing and interval of launching.

  Then, if the player can determine the relationship between the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball and the state of the distributing means at the timing at which the launched game ball arrives, the timing or interval of the launch of the game ball is adjusted. By doing so, it becomes possible to distribute the game balls to a desired route. Specifically, after the game balls reaching the distribution means in the initial state are distributed to the first route, for example, all the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route, or the subsequent game balls are distributed to the first route. It is possible to distribute the entire game ball to the second route, or to distribute subsequent game balls alternately to the first route and the second route. That is, the game can be given a strategic property such as adjusting the timing and interval of launching of the game balls in order to distribute the game balls to a desired route, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature αE3]
The gaming machine according to feature αE2,
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval (0.6 second interval), the distribution means alternately switches the first state and the second state at the timing when the game balls arrive. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be in a state of (1).

  According to the feature αE3, the distributing means alternately enters the first state and the second state at timings when the game balls arrive in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals. It is configured as follows. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the reached game balls are alternately distributed to the first route and the second route. That is, when the player wants to alternately distribute the game balls to the first route and the second route, the player can execute a simple operation such as continuously firing the game balls at a predetermined interval. The game balls continuously reach the dividing means at predetermined intervals, and the game balls can be alternately distributed to the first path and the second path.

[Feature αE4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αE1 to αE3,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (the processing shown in FIGS. 76, 77 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature αE4, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on a result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the second game ball does not pass through the passing portion, the control means sets the first and second game balls in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of them reaches the entering ball portion is set to the first entering ball portion state or the second entering ball portion state, that is, the first and second gaming balls Whether or not each of the balls enters the ball entry section is determined based on the result of the lottery executed when the first game ball passes through the passage section and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, one game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (first game ball and second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

[Feature αE5]
The gaming machine according to feature αE4,
The control means has a plurality of control modes (first and second high-frequency support modes in the eighth embodiment) for controlling the state transition means,
For each of the control modes, a time length for maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, a game ball Is the time length from the passage through the passing section until the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state, wherein the ball entry section is The number of transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, and the timing of the transition of the ball entry from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state A gaming machine characterized in that at least one is different.

  According to the feature αE5, the number of game balls entering the ball entry portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball) can be made different for each control mode. Because it is possible, the game can be diversified.

[Feature αE6]
The gaming machine according to feature αE4 or feature αE5,
Display means (general-purpose unit 38) for displaying the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means;
The time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing portion is displayed by the display means,
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature αE6, the display unit can display the result of the lottery before the timing at which the first game ball, which has passed the passing unit and triggered the lottery, reaches the ball entry unit. . The control means starts the control based on the result of the lottery after the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means, so that the first game ball which has passed through the passing portion and which triggered the lottery is entered into the ball entry portion. The control based on the result of the lottery can be started before the timing of reaching.

  For example, the control means can realize a control mode in which the first game ball that has passed through the passing section reaches the ball entry section and the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state. .

[Feature αE7]
The gaming machine according to feature αE6,
After the game ball has passed through the passing section, the result of the lottery executed in response to the game ball passing through the passing section is displayed by the display means, and the ball entry section receives the second entry. The time until the transition to the bulb state starts,
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature αE7, the control unit realizes a control mode in which the first game ball that has passed through the passage portion reaches the ball entry portion at a timing when the ball portion is in the second ball entry portion state. Becomes possible.

<Characteristic αF group>
The feature αF group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or a combination thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αF1]
Launching means for launching a game ball (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a in the fourteenth embodiment) into which a launched game ball can enter,
A passing portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which the launched game ball can pass;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second entering part state that is an easy state;
A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured so that a game ball can pass through the passing portion;
A second route (route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured so that the game ball cannot pass through the passing portion;
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
With
In a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals (0.6 second intervals), the allocating means alternately places the reached game balls on the first route and the second route. It is configured to sort,
The first path and the second path are such that when the game ball distributed by the distribution means is in the second ball-in state, the ball enters the ball-in section. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to play.

  According to the feature αF1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball entering portion has the second ball entering. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at a predetermined interval, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). Diversifying the game because the number of possible game balls can be changed to one while the number of game balls entering the entry part can be changed depending on the state of the entry part. Can be.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each mode. Thereby, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each mode, so that diversification of games can be achieved.

[Feature αF2]
The gaming machine according to feature αF1,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S4509 in FIG. 76) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery (the processing shown in FIGS. 76, 77 and 83);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature αF2, the control unit controls the state transition unit based on a result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing unit. Since the second game ball does not pass through the passing portion, the control means sets the first and second game balls in a situation where the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined interval by the firing means. Whether the state of the entering ball portion at the timing when each of them reaches the entering ball portion is set to the first entering ball portion state or the second entering ball portion state, that is, the first and second gaming balls Whether or not each of the balls enters the ball entry section is determined based on the result of the lottery executed when the first game ball passes through the passage section and the mode of control of the state transition means by the control means. Therefore, one game ball (first game ball) controls whether or not each of the two game balls (first game ball and second game ball) enters the ball entry section. This can be realized by a series of controls triggered by passing through the passing section.

[Feature αF3]
The gaming machine according to feature αF2,
The control means has a plurality of control modes (first and second high-frequency support modes in the eighth embodiment) for controlling the state transition means,
For each of the control modes, a time length for maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, a game ball Is the time length from the passage through the passing section until the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state, wherein the ball entry section is The number of transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, and the timing of the transition of the ball entry from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state A gaming machine characterized in that at least one is different.

  According to the feature αF3, the number of game balls entering the entry portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball) can be made different for each control mode. Because it is possible, the game can be diversified.

[Feature αF4]
The gaming machine according to feature αF2 or feature αF3,
Display means (general-purpose unit 38) for displaying the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means;
The time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing portion is displayed by the display means,
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature αF4, the display unit can display the result of the lottery before the timing at which the first game ball, which has passed through the passing unit and triggered the lottery, reaches the ball entry unit. . The control means starts the control based on the result of the lottery after the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means, so that the first game ball which has passed through the passing portion and which triggered the lottery is entered into the ball entry portion. The control based on the result of the lottery can be started before the timing of reaching.

  For example, the control means can realize a control mode in which the first game ball that has passed through the passing section reaches the ball entry section and the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state. .

[Feature αF5]
The gaming machine according to feature αF4,
After the game ball has passed through the passing section, the result of the lottery executed in response to the game ball passing through the passing section is displayed by the display means, and the ball entry section receives the second entry. The time until the transition to the bulb state starts,
A gaming machine, wherein the time is set shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the entry portion.

  According to the feature αF5, the control unit realizes a control mode in which the first ball enters the second ball entry state at the timing when the first game ball that has passed through the passage reaches the ball entry portion. Becomes possible.

[Feature αF6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αF2 to αF5,
The control means has a plurality of control modes for controlling the state transition means, as the plurality of control modes,
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval by the firing means, the game balls distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion reach the ball input portion. At the timing, the entering ball portion is in the second entering ball state, and at the timing when the game balls distributed to the second path reach the entering ball portion, the entering ball portion becomes the first entering ball portion. A first control mode (first high-frequency support mode in the eighth embodiment) which is a unit state;
In a situation where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval by the firing means, the game balls distributed to the first path and passing through the passing portion reach the ball input portion. At the timing, the entering ball portion is in the second entering ball state, and at the timing when the game balls distributed to the second route reach the entering ball portion, the entering ball portion becomes the second entering ball portion. A second control mode (second high-frequency support mode in the eighth embodiment) which is a unit state;
A gaming machine characterized by having:

  According to the feature αF6, the first game ball enters the ball entry portion, but the second game ball does not enter the ball entry portion, the first control mode, and the first game ball and the second game ball do not enter the ball entry portion. Since the second control mode in which both of the game balls enter the ball entry section can be realized, inflection can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Characteristic αG group>
The feature αG group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the ninth embodiment.

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ことを特徴とする遊技機。 [Feature αG1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second entering part state that is an easy state;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
Control means for controlling the state transition means in response to a game ball passing through the passing section,
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means, the number of paid out game balls relative to the number of fired game balls is calculated. When the percentage is defined as the throwing rate,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes n kinds of ball entry assist control modes (high frequency support modes), which are control modes for controlling the state transition means, and are control modes for assisting entry of game balls into the entry section. (N is an integer of 2 or more)
As one of the n types of entry assist control modes, at least the game ball decrease control mode in which the exit rate is less than 1 (first high-frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment) and the exit A game ball increasing control mode (third high frequency support mode in the ninth embodiment) in which the rate exceeds 1;
The exit rate when the i-th (i is an integer from 1 to n) entry assist control mode is executed is defined as Mi,
When the ratio of the execution of the i-th ball entry assist control mode to the execution of the ball entry assist control mode is defined as Pi,
The following relational expression (R1)

A gaming machine characterized by being configured to satisfy the following.

  According to the feature αG1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball entering portion has the second ball entering. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entry part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like differ for each ball-entry assist control mode. By controlling as described above, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each entry assist control mode, so that the exit rate for each entry assist control mode is set to a different value. Can be set to

  According to the feature αG1, a case where the ball entry assist control mode is executed in spite of being able to execute the game ball increasing control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1 as one mode of the ball entry assist control mode. Since the pitching rate as a total is 1 or less, it is possible to provide the player with an elation sensation in the game ball increasing control mode, and to suppress an excessive increase in the gambling spirit of the player. As a result, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest in the game.

[Feature αG2]
The gaming machine according to feature αG1,
The control means is capable of executing a plurality of types of the game ball increasing control modes (the third high frequency support mode and the fourth high frequency support mode in Modification Example 5) of different types of the throwing rates. Machine.

  According to the feature αG2, since a plurality of types of game ball increasing modes having different ball throwing rates can be executed, it is possible to make a difference in the degree of elation given to a player in the game ball increasing mode. As a result, the intonation can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Characteristic αH group>
The feature αH group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αH1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second entering part state that is an easy state;
Control means for controlling the state transition means in response to a game ball passing through the passing section,
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
A predetermined time period (in which the game ball GB1 passes through the through gate 206 in the tenth embodiment) in a state where the game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means. In the case where the number of game balls entering the ball entry section per 1.2 seconds (FIGS. 87 and 89) after the start is defined as the number of balls entered for a predetermined time,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes:
Based on the gaming state (the result of the electric accessory opening lottery and the type of support mode in the tenth embodiment),
A transition start waiting time that is a time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the entering ball portion starts transitioning from the first entering ball portion state to the second entering ball portion state ( It is possible to set the length of the variation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the standby time of opening the door 208b) in the tenth embodiment to a plurality of types of lengths.
The gaming machine, wherein the number of entering balls for a predetermined time is different depending on a length of the transition start waiting time set by the control means.

  According to the feature αH1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball input portion is the second ball input. In the case of the part state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  According to the characteristic αH1, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be changed by changing the transition start waiting time, so that intonation can be added to the game and the interest of the game can be improved. Can be achieved. Further, according to the characteristic αH1, for example, the time during which the ball entry section maintains the second ball entry section state (the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the tenth embodiment) is set to the same length. Also, by changing the length of the transition start waiting time, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be changed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature αH2]
The gaming machine according to feature αH1,
Lottery executing means (processing shown in step S5109 in FIG. 91) for executing a lottery when a game ball passes through the passing section;
Display means (general-purpose unit 38) for displaying the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means;
With
The control means includes:
On the basis of the gaming state (result of the electric accessory opening lottery in the tenth embodiment),
The time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts to transition from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (tenth embodiment) , The length of the opening / closing door 208b in (2) can be set to a plurality of types of lengths.

  According to the feature αH2, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing section until the lottery result is displayed by the display means. (The fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) and the result of the lottery being displayed by the display means until the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state. (The waiting time for opening the opening / closing door 208b). Therefore, according to the feature αH2, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means (variation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery time, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (waiting for opening of the open / close door 208b) By setting the (time) to a plurality of types of lengths, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be set to a plurality of types of lengths. In other words, according to the characteristic αH2, the time (from the time when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to the time when the ball entry section starts to transition from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (opening / closing door) By changing the opening waiting time of the opening 208b, it is possible to change the transition starting waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b), and the game balls entering the entry section. Can be changed.

[Feature αH3]
The gaming machine according to feature αH1 or feature αH2,
The entering ball portion is configured such that when in the second entering ball portion state, a game ball that has passed through the passing portion can enter the ball,
The control means includes:
The time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery executed when the game ball passes through the passing portion is displayed by the display means (variation of the general figure unit 38) Time,
After the game ball passes through the passing portion, set to a time shorter than the time until the game ball reaches the ball entry portion,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the feature αH3, the display unit can display the result of the lottery before the timing at which the game ball that has passed the passing unit and triggered the lottery reaches the ball entry unit. As a result, the control unit sets the ball entry unit after the result of the lottery is displayed by the display unit and before the timing at which the game ball that has passed the passing unit and triggered the lottery reaches the ball entry unit. Can be executed to start the transition from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state. Therefore, the game ball that triggered the transition of the entering ball section to the second entering ball state (the game ball that passed the passing section and triggered the lottery) transitioned to the second entering ball state. It is possible to make the ball enter the ball entry section.

[Feature αH4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αH1 to αH3,
The entering ball portion is configured such that a game ball that has passed through the passing portion can enter the entering ball portion when the entering ball portion is in the second entering ball portion state. And
The control means includes:
The transition start waiting time, which is a time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the entering ball portion starts transitioning from the first entering ball portion state to the second entering ball portion state ( The change time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b in the tenth embodiment) is shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the game ball reaches the ball entry portion. A first control to set the time;
The transition start waiting time, which is a time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the entering ball portion starts transitioning from the first entering ball portion state to the second entering ball portion state ( The variation time of the general-purpose unit 38 in the tenth embodiment + the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b) is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the passage portion to when the game ball reaches the ball entry portion. A second control to set the time;
A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute.

  According to the characteristic αH4, when the first control is executed, the entering ball portion transitions to the second entering ball portion state at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the passing portion reaches the entering ball portion. The game ball that has passed through the passing section enters the ball entry section. On the other hand, when the second control is executed, the game ball that has passed through the passing section reaches the ball entry section at the timing of reaching the ball entry section. Since has not yet transitioned to the second ball entry state, the game ball that has passed through the passing portion does not enter the ball entry portion. That is, according to the feature αH4, the number of game balls entering the ball entry section can be changed by changing the transition start waiting time, so that intonation can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Can be achieved.

<Characteristic αI group>
The feature αI group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αI1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to an easy state of the second ball entry state;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
Lottery executing means for executing a lottery based on a game ball passing through the passing portion,
Display means for starting the variable display of the identification information based on the passing of the game ball by the passing portion, terminating the variable display and stopping and displaying the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery by the lottery executing means (Public unit 38),
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means,
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means, the number of paid out game balls relative to the number of fired game balls is calculated. When the percentage is defined as the throwing rate,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
A transition start waiting time from the start of the variable display by the display means to the transition of the ball entry section from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (eleventh state). By setting the variation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the standby time of opening the opening / closing door 208b in the embodiment to a different length for each control mode,
A first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1 (a first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A third control mode (the third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature αI1, the game ball (hereinafter also referred to as the first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball input portion has the second ball input. In the case of the parted state, it becomes possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  According to the characteristic αI1, by changing the transition start waiting time, the first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and the pitching rate Can be executed with the third control mode exceeding 1, so that it is possible to add inflection to the game and improve the interest of the game. Further, according to the characteristic αI1, for example, a case is set in which the time during which the ball entry section maintains the second ball entry section state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) is set to the same length. Also, if the length of the transition start waiting time is changed, the above-described three control modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature αI2]
The gaming machine according to feature αI1,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery is stopped and displayed until the ball entry unit starts transitioning from the first ball entry unit state to the second ball entry unit state (11th The length of the opening / closing door 208b according to the embodiment can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the characteristic αI2, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing section until the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means. (The fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) and the result of the lottery being displayed by the display means until the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state. (The waiting time for opening the door 208b). Therefore, according to the characteristic αI2, the time from the passing of the game ball through the passing portion to the display of the result of the lottery by the display means (the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery time, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (waiting for opening of the open / close door 208b) By setting the time) to different lengths, the transition start waiting time (variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + opening time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be set to a different length. That is, according to the characteristic αI2, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (opening / closing door) By changing the opening waiting time of the opening 208b, it is possible to change the transition starting waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b), and the game balls entering the entry section. Can be changed. As a result, it is possible to realize a first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, a second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1. It becomes possible.

<Characteristic αJ group>
The feature αJ group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αJ1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second entering part state that is an easy state;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A lottery unit lottery executing means for executing a lottery unit for the ball entry unit based on that a game ball has entered the ball entry unit,
The variable display of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry section, and the variable display is ended and the result of the ball entry section lottery performed by the ball entry section lottery execution means is ended. Entry part lottery result display means (special figure unit 37) for stopping and displaying the corresponding identification information;
Special game state shifting means for shifting to a special game state (opening / closing execution mode) in which a bonus is given to the player based on a result of the lottery for the entry section being a predetermined result (various jackpots),
Starting means for starting a high-probability lottery mode (high-probability mode) in which the probability of the result of the entry-ball lottery being the predetermined result (various jackpots) is improved;
Ending means for ending the high-probability lottery mode;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
A lottery executing unit for the passing unit that executes a lottery for the passing unit based on the passing of the game ball by the passing unit,
The variable information of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing section, and the variable information is ended and the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section by the lottery executing section for the passing section is finished. Means for displaying a lottery result for the passing section for stopping the display (general figure unit 38);
By controlling the state transition means on the basis of the result of the lottery for passing part by the lottery executing part for passing part, the entering part is changed from the first entering part state to the second entering part state. Control means for transitioning to
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (a distributing mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) of the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first path or the second path;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means, the number of paid out game balls relative to the number of fired game balls is calculated. When the percentage is defined as the throwing rate,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
A first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1 (a first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A third control mode (the third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
Is executable,
In the first control mode, the result of the entry part lottery is the first result (4R normal big hit A in the eleventh embodiment (FIG. 97)) among the predetermined results (various big hits). And if the number of times of the lottery for the ball entry unit executed after the first control mode is started is the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit is the predetermined result (various jackpots) End based on reaching the specified number of times (100 times)
In the second control mode, the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the second result (8R probability variable big hit in the eleventh embodiment (FIG. 97)) of the predetermined results (various big hits). Based on that the result of the lottery lottery executed after the second control mode is started becomes the predetermined result (various jackpots), and ends.
In the third control mode, the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the third result (4R normal big hit B (FIG. 97) in the eleventh embodiment) among the predetermined results (various big hits). And the number of times the lottery for the ball entry section executed after the third control mode is started is the result of the lottery for the ball entry section being the predetermined result (various jackpots). End based on reaching the specified number of times (100 times)
The high-probability lottery mode is started based on that the result of the lottery section lottery is the second result (8R probability change big hit) of the predetermined result, and the high-speed lottery mode in the high-probability lottery mode. The process is terminated based on the result of the lottery for the entry ball part being the first result (4R normal jackpot A) or the third result (4R normal jackpot B) among the predetermined results. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature αJ1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball entering portion has the second ball entering. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each control mode. By doing so, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each control mode, so that the exit rate for each control mode can be set to a different value.

  Then, according to the feature αJ1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the first result (4R normal jackpot A), the high probability lottery mode is not started, but the first control mode (the first high frequency support mode) ) Is started. When the first control mode is started, the entry of game balls into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the first control mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. The first control mode is ended when the number of executions of the lottery for the ball reaches the specified number of times (100 times) without the result of the lottery for the ball pitching becoming a predetermined result (various jackpots). Therefore, the player wants to obtain a predetermined result (various big hits) in the lottery for the ball entry portion before the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry portion reaches the specified number of times and the first control mode ends. Play games with expectation. In addition, the player plays the game while expecting a predetermined result (various jackpots) in the lottery for the entry section as early as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls on hand.

  Further, according to the feature αJ1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the second result (8R probability variation big hit), the high probability lottery mode is started, and the second control mode (the second high frequency support mode) is started. ) Is started. When the high-probability lottery mode is started, the probability that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits) is improved. Further, when the second control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. Since the pitching rate in the second control mode is 1, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase or decrease. Then, the high-probability lottery mode is continued at least until the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits). In addition, the second control mode is continued until the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches a predetermined result (various jackpots). Therefore, the player continues the high-probability lottery mode and the second control mode until a predetermined result (various jackpots) is obtained in the lottery for the ball entry section, and the result of the lottery for the ball entry section is the second result. (8R probable jackpot) and play while expecting the high probability lottery mode to be continued. In addition, since the number of game balls in hand does not increase or decrease, the player can concentrate his or her mind on the type of result when the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit is a predetermined result (various jackpots).

  Further, according to the feature αJ1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the third result (4R normal jackpot B), the high probability lottery mode is not started, but the third control mode (the third high frequency support mode) ) Is started. When the third control mode is started, the entry of game balls into the entry section is promoted, and the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. Then, since the pitching rate in the third control mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. The third control mode is ended when the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches the specified number (100 times) without the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit becoming a predetermined result (various jackpots). Therefore, the player continues the third control mode until immediately before the number of times of execution of the lottery for the entry section reaches the specified number and increases the number of game balls on hand, but ends the third control mode. A game is played while expecting that the result of the lottery for the ball entry section will be a predetermined result (various jackpots) before. Then, even if the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become a predetermined result (various big hits) before the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches the specified number (100 times), the player must: It is possible to obtain a feeling of satisfaction that the third control mode in which the number of game balls increases continues for the longest period.

  As described above, according to the feature αJ1, it is possible to create a new game property in which the three control modes are effectively used to give the player various expectations, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

[Feature αJ2]
The gaming machine according to feature αJ1,
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
During the period in which the third control mode is being executed,
A gaming machine, wherein a longer time is set as the variation time for the ball entry section as the number of times of the ball entry section lottery executed after the start of the third control mode is increased.

  According to the feature αJ2, as the number of times of execution of the lottery for the entry section approaches the specified number, the fluctuation time for the entry section becomes longer, so that the period during which the third control mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued is longer. Be longer. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the feeling of frustration of the player that the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become the predetermined result although the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit approaches the specified number.

[Feature αJ3]
The gaming machine according to feature αJ1 or feature αJ2,
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit lottery execution means,
Even if it is determined that the result of the ball entry lottery is not the predetermined result (various jackpots), if the predetermined condition (reach occurrence condition) is satisfied, the condition satisfaction result (miss result (reach result) Is determined), and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (a departure result (reach is not generated)),
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
During the period in which the third control mode is being executed,
The length of the variation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the ball entry unit lottery in which the result of the ball entry unit lottery is the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)),
The result of the lottery for the ball entry unit, in which the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit becomes the result of non-satisfaction of the condition (missing result (non-reach occurrence)), is longer than the length of the fluctuation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the lottery for the ball entry unit
A gaming machine characterized by setting it for a long time.

  According to the feature αJ3, when the result of the lottery for the entry section is a condition fulfillment result (outcome result (reach occurrence)), the condition is not satisfied result (outcome result (reach non-occurrence)). Also, a long variation time is set as the variation time for the entry section. The greater the number of times the long variation time is set as the variation time for the entry section, the longer the time required for the number of executions of the lottery for the entry section to reach the specified number. As a result, the period during which the third control mode continues is also prolonged, and the period during which the number of game balls held by the player increases is also prolonged. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game property in which the number of game balls increases as the number of times that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)) increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Can be planned.

[Feature αJ4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αJ1 to αJ3,
The control means includes:
Transition start from the start of the variable display by the passing part lottery result display means to the start of the transition from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state by the entry section. By setting the waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 in the eleventh embodiment + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) to a different length for each control mode,
The first control mode (first high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
The second control mode (the second high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
The third control mode (third high-frequency support mode in the eleventh embodiment);
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the characteristic αJ4, by changing the transition start waiting time, the first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, the second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and the pitching rate in which the pitching rate is 1 Since the third control mode exceeding the third control mode can be executed, intonation can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the characteristic αJ4, for example, the time during which the ball entry section maintains the second ball entry section state (the opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) is set to the same length. Also, if the length of the transition start waiting time is changed, the above-described three control modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature αJ5]
The gaming machine according to feature αJ4,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section is stopped and displayed, until the entry section starts to transition from the first entry section state to the second entry section state. The length of (the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b in the eleventh embodiment) can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the feature αJ5, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is from when the game ball passes through the passing section until the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means. (The fluctuation time of the ordinary figure unit 38) and the result of the lottery being displayed by the display means until the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state. (The waiting time for opening the door 208b). Therefore, according to the characteristic αJ5, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing portion to when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means (the fluctuation time of the general figure unit 38) is set to the same length. Even if there is a lottery time, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts transition from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (waiting for opening of the open / close door 208b) By setting the time) to different lengths, it is possible to set the transition start waiting time (variable time of the ordinary figure unit 38 + opening time of the opening / closing door 208b) to a different length. That is, according to the characteristic αJ5, the time from when the result of the lottery is displayed by the display means to when the ball entry section starts transitioning from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state (opening / closing door) By changing the opening waiting time of the opening 208b, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) can be changed, and the game ball entering the ball entry section. Can be changed. As a result, it is possible to realize a first control mode in which the pitching rate is less than 1, a second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1. It becomes possible.

<Characteristic αK group>
The feature αK group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αK1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second entering part state that is an easy state;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
A lottery unit lottery executing means for executing a lottery unit for the ball entry unit based on that a game ball has entered the ball entry unit,
The variable display of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry section, and the variable display is ended and the result of the ball entry section lottery performed by the ball entry section lottery execution means is ended. Entry part lottery result display means (special figure unit 37) for stopping and displaying the corresponding identification information;
Special game state shifting means for shifting to a special game state (opening / closing execution mode) in which a bonus is given to the player based on a result of the lottery for the entry section being a predetermined result (various jackpots),
Starting means for starting a high-probability lottery mode (high-probability mode) in which the probability of the result of the entry-ball lottery being the predetermined result (various jackpots) is improved;
Ending means for ending the high-probability lottery mode;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
A lottery executing unit for the passing unit that executes a lottery for the passing unit based on the passing of the game ball by the passing unit,
The variable information of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing section, and the variable information is ended and the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section by the lottery executing section for the passing section is finished. Means for displaying a lottery result for the passing section for stopping the display (general figure unit 38);
By controlling the state transition means on the basis of the result of the lottery for passing part by the lottery executing part for passing part, the entering part is changed from the first entering part state to the second entering part state. Control means for transitioning to
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means, the number of paid out game balls relative to the number of fired game balls is calculated. When the percentage is defined as the throwing rate,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes:
It has a plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means,
A game ball non-increase control mode (the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is 1 or less;
A game ball increase control mode (the third high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
Is executable,
In the game ball non-increase control mode, the result of the lottery for the entry section is the first result (the 10R certain variation big hit A in the twelfth embodiment, the 10R certain variable big hit B (FIG. 98)) among the predetermined results (various big hits). )), The number of times the lottery for the ball entry unit executed after the game ball non-increase control mode is started is determined by the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit being the predetermined number. It ends based on reaching the specified number (100 times) without the result (various jackpots),
In the gaming ball increase control mode, the result of the lottery for the entering ball portion is the second result (10R certain variation big hit C (FIG. 98) in the twelfth embodiment) among the predetermined results (various big hits). And the number of times of the lottery for the ball entry section executed after the game ball increase control mode is started, if the result of the lottery for the ball entry section is the predetermined result (various big hits) End based on reaching the specified number of times (100 times)
The high-probability lottery mode is based on the fact that the result of the lottery for the entry section is the first result (10R probability change jackpot A, 10R probability change jackpot B) or the second result (10R probability change jackpot C). The number of times the lottery lottery executed after the high-probability lottery mode is started is determined by the number of times that the result of the lottery lottery does not become the predetermined result (various big hits). (100) A gaming machine, which is terminated based on reaching 100 times.

  According to the feature αK1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball input portion has the second ball input. When the ball is in the parted state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  For example, the time length of maintaining the second ball entry state after the ball entry section transitions from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state, or the ball entry section having the first ball entry state The number of transitions from the part-ball state to the second ball-entrance part state, the timing at which the ball-entry part transitions from the first ball-entry part state to the second ball-entry part state, and the like are controlled to be different for each control mode. By doing so, the number of game balls entering the entry section can be made different for each control mode, so that the exit rate for each control mode can be set to a different value.

  Then, according to the feature αK1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the first result (10R probability change jackpot A or 10R probability change jackpot B), the high probability lottery mode is started and the game ball non-increase control mode (First high frequency support mode or second high frequency support mode) is started. When the high-probability lottery mode is started, the probability that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits) is improved. In addition, when the game ball non-increase control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the entry section lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the game ball non-increase control mode is 1 or less, the number of game balls held by the player does not increase. In the high-probability lottery mode and the game ball non-increase control mode, the number of executions of the ball entry unit lottery is reduced to a specified number (100 times) without the result of the ball entry unit lottery being a predetermined result (various jackpots). It ends when it reaches. Therefore, the player obtains a predetermined result (various big hits) in the ball-drawing unit lottery as early as possible before the number of executions of the ball-drawing unit lottery reaches the specified number and the high-probability lottery mode ends. Play the game while expecting it.

  Further, according to the feature αK1, when the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the second result (10R probability variation big hit C), the high probability lottery mode is started, and the game ball increase control mode (third high frequency support Mode) is started. When the high-probability lottery mode is started, the probability that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes a predetermined result (various big hits) is improved. Further, when the game ball increase control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the ball entry section is promoted, so that the execution of the ball entry section lottery is promoted. Further, since the pitching rate in the game ball increase control mode exceeds 1, the number of game balls held by the player increases. In the high-probability lottery mode and the game ball increase control mode, the number of executions of the ball entry unit lottery reaches a specified number (100 times) without the result of the ball entry unit lottery being a predetermined result (various jackpots). Then it ends. Therefore, the player continues the game ball increase control mode until immediately before the number of executions of the ball entry unit lottery reaches the specified number and increases the number of game balls on hand, but the number of times the ball entry unit lottery is executed is specified. By the time the number of times reaches the high probability lottery mode and the game ball increase control mode, the game is performed while expecting that the result of the lottery for the ball entry section be a predetermined result (various jackpots). Then, even if the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become a predetermined result (various big hits) before the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit reaches the specified number (100 times), the player must: The satisfaction that the game ball increase control mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued for the longest period can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the feature αK1, it is possible to create a new game property in which the player is given a variety of expectations during the period in which the high-probability lottery mode limited to the specified number of times is being executed. Amusement can be improved.

[Feature αK2]
The gaming machine according to feature αK1, wherein
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
In the period in which the game ball increase control mode is being executed,
A gaming machine, wherein a longer time is set as the variation time for the ball entry section as the number of times of the ball entry section lottery executed after the game ball increase control mode is started is set.

  According to the characteristic αK2, as the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit approaches the specified number, the set fluctuation time for the ball entry unit becomes longer, so the period during which the game ball increase control mode in which the number of game balls increases is continued is Be longer. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the feeling of frustration of the player that the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit does not become the predetermined result although the number of executions of the lottery for the ball entry unit approaches the specified number.

[Feature αK3]
The gaming machine according to feature αK1 or feature αK2,
The ball entry unit lottery result display means comprises a ball entry unit variation time setting unit that sets the length of the ball entry unit variation time, which is the time when the identification information is variably displayed in the ball entry unit lottery result display means,
The ball entry unit lottery execution means,
Even if it is determined that the result of the ball entry lottery is not the predetermined result (various jackpots), if the predetermined condition (reach occurrence condition) is satisfied, the condition satisfaction result (miss result (reach result) Is determined), and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (a departure result (reach is not generated)),
The ball entry unit variable time setting means,
In the period in which the game ball increase control mode is being executed,
The length of the variation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the ball entry unit lottery in which the result of the ball entry unit lottery is the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)),
The result of the lottery for the ball entry unit, in which the result of the lottery for the ball entry unit becomes the result of non-satisfaction of the condition (missing result (non-reach occurrence)), is longer than the length of the fluctuation time for the ball entry unit corresponding to the lottery for the ball entry unit
A gaming machine characterized by setting it for a long time.

  According to the characteristic αK3, when the result of the lottery for the ball entry section is a condition fulfillment result (outcome result (reach occurrence)), the condition is not fulfilled result (outcome result (reach non-occurrence)). Also, a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time for the entry section. The greater the number of times the long variation time is set as the variation time for the entry section, the longer the time required for the number of executions of the lottery for the entry section to reach the specified number. As a result, the period during which the game ball increase control mode continues is longer, and the period during which the player has more game balls is longer. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game property in which the number of game balls increases as the number of times that the result of the lottery for the entry section becomes the condition satisfaction result (outcome result (reach occurrence)) increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Can be planned.

[Feature αK4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αK1 to αK3,
The control means includes:
Transition start from the start of the variable display by the passing part lottery result display means to the start of the transition from the first ball entry state to the second ball entry state by the entry section. By setting the waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 in the eleventh embodiment + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) to a different length for each control mode,
The game ball non-increase control mode (the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment);
The game ball increase control mode (third high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment);
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the feature αK4, by changing the transition start waiting time, it is possible to execute the game ball non-increase control mode in which the throwing rate is 1 or less and the game ball increasing control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1 Because it is possible, intonation can be added to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the characteristic αK4, for example, a case where the time during which the ball entry part maintains the second ball entry state (opening time of the opening / closing door 208b in the twelfth embodiment) is set to the same length. Also, if the length of the transition start waiting time is changed, the above-described two control modes can be executed, so that the degree of freedom in designing a gaming machine can be improved.

[Feature αK5]
The gaming machine according to feature αK4,
The control means includes:
The time from when the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section is stopped and displayed, until the entry section starts to transition from the first entry section state to the second entry section state. The length of (the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b in the twelfth embodiment) can be set to a different length for each control mode.

  According to the characteristic αK5, the transition start waiting time (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is determined by a lottery result after the game ball passes through the passing part. (The fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38) and the lottery result are displayed by the lottery result display means for the passing section, and then the ball entry section is changed from the first ball entry section state to the second entry section. This is the total time of the transition to the ball state (the opening standby time of the opening / closing door 208b). Therefore, according to the characteristic αK5, the time from the passage of the game ball through the passing portion to the display of the lottery result by the passing portion lottery result display means (the fluctuation time of the general-purpose unit 38) is the same length. Even if it is set to, the ball entry section starts to transition from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state after the result of the lottery is displayed by the lottery result display means for the passing section. The transition start waiting time (variable time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) is set to a different length by setting the time until (the opening waiting time of the opening / closing door 208b) to a different length. be able to. That is, according to the feature αK5, from the time when the result of the lottery is displayed by the lottery result display means for the passing section, until the ball entry section starts transition from the first ball entry section state to the second ball entry section state. Is changed (the waiting time for opening the opening / closing door 208b) and the transition start waiting time (the time for changing the time of the general-purpose unit 38 + the waiting time for opening the opening / closing door 208b) can be changed. The number of game balls to enter can be changed. As a result, it is possible to realize a game ball non-increase control mode in which the throwing rate is 1 or less and a game ball increasing control mode in which the throwing rate exceeds 1.

[Feature αK6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features αK1 to αK5,
The control means includes:
As the game ball non-increase mode (the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is 1 or less,
A game ball decrease control mode (the first high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the throwing rate is less than 1,
A game ball maintaining control mode (the second high frequency support mode in the twelfth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is 1;
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing the following.

  According to the characteristic αK6, when the game ball reduction control mode is started, the entry of the game ball into the ball entry unit is promoted, so that the execution of the ball entry unit lottery is promoted. However, since the pitching rate in the game ball reduction control mode is less than 1, the number of game balls held by the player decreases. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting a predetermined result (various jackpots) in the lottery for the ball entry section as early as possible in order to minimize the decrease in the number of game balls on hand. As described above, according to the feature αK6, various expectations can be given to the player, so that the interest of the game ball can be improved.

<Characteristic αL group>
The feature αL group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof, and is mainly extracted from the eighth to fourteenth embodiments.

[Feature αL1]
Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (a second starting port 508a in the fourteenth embodiment) into which game balls flowing through the game area can enter;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can be entered into the entering ball portion. Or a state transition unit (opening / closing door 508b in the fourteenth embodiment) for transitioning to a second entering part state that is an easy state;
A payout means (payout device 71) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball based on a game ball having entered the ball entry portion;
Acquisition means for acquiring special information based on that a game ball has entered the entry section,
Entry part lottery execution means for executing the entry part lottery based on the acquired special information,
Starting the variable display of the identification information based on the execution of the ball entry lottery, terminating the variable display, and identifying information corresponding to the result of the ball entry lottery by the ball entry part lottery executing means. And a lottery result display means (special figure unit 37) for the ball entry section for stopping and displaying
An entry section variation time setting section that sets a length of an entry section variation time (a variation time of the special figure unit 37), which is a time during which the identification information is variably displayed on the entry section lottery result display section;
A passage portion (through gate 506 in the fourteenth embodiment) through which game balls flowing through the game area can pass;
A lottery executing unit for the passing unit that executes a lottery for the passing unit based on the passing of the game ball by the passing unit,
The variable information of the identification information is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing section, and the variable information is ended and the identification information corresponding to the result of the lottery for the passing section by the lottery executing section for the passing section is finished. Means for displaying a lottery result for the passing section for stopping the display (general figure unit 38);
In addition to setting the length of the fluctuating time for the passing section (the fluctuating time of the general-purpose unit 38), which is the time during which the identification information fluctuates and displayed on the lottery result display means for the passing section, after the elapse of the fluctuating time for the passing section Controlling the state transition means on the basis of the result of the lottery for the passing portion by the lottery executing portion for the passing portion, thereby moving the ball-in portion from the first ball-in state to the second ball-in portion Control means for transitioning to a state;
Variation time table for entry section storing the length of variation time for entry section corresponding to the number of times of execution of the lottery for entry section (table A for special figure unit in thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 102)) ), And a passing section variation time table in which the length of the passing section variation time is stored corresponding to the number of times the entry section lottery is executed (general-purpose unit table A in FIG. )) As a set of tables (variable time table set A for the high frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 102));
A path through which a game ball can pass through the passing section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, a game ball can enter the ball entry section. A first route (route R1 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) configured to be
When the game ball is a route that cannot pass through the passing portion, and the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry portion state, the game ball may enter the ball entry portion. A second route configured to be possible (route R2 in the fourteenth embodiment);
A distributing means (distribution mechanism 504 (FIG. 105) in the fourteenth embodiment) for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
In a situation where game balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval) by the firing means, the number of paid out game balls relative to the number of fired game balls is calculated. When the percentage is defined as the throwing rate,
The allocating means is configured to alternately distribute the arriving game balls to the first route and the second route in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at the predetermined interval. Yes,
The control means includes:
A plurality of types of control modes for controlling the state transition means can be executed,
By setting the length of the passing unit variation time to a different length for each control mode,
A first control mode (the mode shown in FIG. 99 of the high-frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment) in which the pitching rate is less than 1;
A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1 (a mode shown in FIG. 100 of the high frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment);
A third control mode (the mode shown in FIG. 101 of the high-frequency support mode in the thirteenth embodiment) in which the pitching rate exceeds 1,
At least two of the control modes can be executed,
When the entry ball variation time setting means refers to the entry ball variation time table and sets the length of the entry ball variation time,
A gaming machine, wherein the length of the passing section variation time is set with reference to the passing section variation time table and the passing section variation time table stored as a set of table groups.

  According to the characteristic αL1, the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a first game ball) allocated to the first route can pass through the passing portion, and the ball input portion is the second ball input. In the case of the part state, it is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls that have arrived after the first game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as second game balls) are the second game balls. Therefore, it is impossible to pass through the passage section, and when the ball entry section is in the second ball entry section state, it is possible to enter the ball entry section. That is, of the first and second game balls, only the first game ball can pass through the passing portion, and each of the first and second game balls enters the ball entry portion. Whether or not the first ball and the second game ball each reach the ball entry portion depends on whether or not the ball entry portion is in the second ball entry state. Therefore, in a situation where the game balls continuously reach the distribution means at predetermined intervals, the game balls pass through the passing portion of the two game balls (the first game ball and the second game ball). While the number of possible game balls is one, the number of game balls entering the ball entry part can be changed depending on the state of the ball entry part.

  According to the characteristic αL1, the length of the passing portion variation time (the variation time of the general-purpose unit 38) is set to a different length for each control mode, so that the first ball-out rate is less than 1. , A second control mode in which the pitching rate is 1, and a third control mode in which the pitching rate exceeds 1, since it is possible to execute at least two control modes, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the characteristic αL1, the length of the passing section fluctuation time and the length of the ball entry section variation time are set based on the number of times the ball entry section lottery (game times) is executed. Then, the pitching rate changes depending on the length of the set passing section fluctuation time. In other words, the ratio of game balls entering the ball entry section changes. Therefore, if the length of the variation time for the entry section suitable for the entry rate of the game balls to the entry section is stored in advance in the variation time table for the entry section, the lottery for the entry section (game times) It is possible to set a variation time for ball entry suitable for the ball entry ratio of the game balls to the ball entry section that changes based on the number of times of execution.

[Feature αL2]
The gaming machine according to feature αL1,
The holding unit for holding the special information acquired from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end of the stop display by the lottery result display unit for the entry section up to a specified number as an upper limit,
When the length of the variation time for the passing section is set in the variation time table for the entry section (table A for special figure unit in the thirteenth embodiment (FIG. 102)), the ball enters the entry section. A gaming machine characterized by storing a fluctuation time longer than an interval between game balls to be played.

  According to the feature αL2, the state where the special information is always stored in the holding storage means can be realized, so that the state where the lottery for the entry section is continuously executed without interruption can be realized.

[Feature αL3]
The gaming machine according to feature αL1 or feature αL2,
The table storage means stores a plurality of table groups (variable time table sets A and B (FIG. 102) in the thirteenth embodiment).
The gaming machine, wherein the control means switches the table group to be referred to when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a small hit is won).

  According to the feature αL3, since the table group to be referred to is switched, it is possible to change the variation time for the entry section, the variation time for the passing section, and the exit rate set based on the number of times of execution of the lottery for the entry section. . Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved.

  The inventions of the above-described feature group A to feature αL group solve the following problems.

  BACKGROUND ART In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, improvements are made from various viewpoints such as structures and staging for the purpose of improving the interest of gaming.

  Here, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, further improvement of technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each of the features will be described.

Pachinko gaming machine: a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a shooting operation by a player, and a starting ball provided in the game area, into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter. Part, information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on that a game ball entered the starting ball entry part,
A game machine comprising: an acquisition information storage unit configured to store special information acquired by the information acquisition unit when a game ball enters the starting ball entry unit.

  A spinning-type gaming machine such as a slot machine: provided with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably displaying the plurality of pictures is started by operation of a start operation means, and caused by operation of a stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of pictures is stopped by a predetermined time or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a bonus is provided to the player according to the pictures after the stop.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modified examples, and can be implemented with various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, the embodiments corresponding to the technical features in the respective embodiments described in the summary of the invention, the technical features in the modified examples may be used to solve some or all of the above-described problems, or In order to achieve some or all of the effects, replacement and combination can be performed as appropriate. If the technical features are not described as essential in this specification, they can be deleted as appropriate.

10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Pachinko machine body 13 ... Inner frame 14 ... Front door frame 15 ... Hinge 16 ... Hinge 17 ... Cylinder lock 18. Window 19 ... Glass unit 20 ... Upper plate 21 ... Lower plate 22 ... Discharge port 23 ... Lever 24 ... Direction operation button 25 ... Operation handle 30 ... Game board 31 ... Guiding rail 31a ... Inner rail 31b ... Outer rail 32 ... General winning opening 33 ... First starting opening 34 ... Second starting opening 34a ... Electric Special accessory 34b ... Electric accessory drive 35 ... Thru gate 36 ... Variable winning device 36a ... Big winning opening 36b ... Opening / closing door 36c ... Variable winning drive 37 ... Special Figure unit 37a ... First result display part 37b ... Second result display part 37c ... First reservation display part 37d ... Second reservation display part 38 ... Public figure unit 39 ... Round Display unit 40 ... Variable display unit 41 ... Symbol display unit 41a ... Display surface 41aL ... Display area 41aS ... Display area 42 ... Nail 43 ... Out opening 45 ... Main display section 46 ... Speaker 47 ... Various lamps 51 .. .First control unit 52 ... Second control unit 53 ... Third control unit 54 ... Tank 55 ... Tank rail 56 ... Case rail 60 ... Main controller 61 ... Main Control board 62 ... Main side MPU
63 ... Main ROM
63a ... Pass / fail table storage area 63b ... Distribution table storage area 63c ... Reach determination table storage area 63d ... Display duration table storage area 63e ... Stop result table storage area 63f ... Command information storage area 64 ... Main RAM
64a: Lottery counter buffer 64b: Reserved ball storage area 64b ... Reserved information storage area 64c ... Electronic hold area 64d ... Various counter area 64e ... Various flag storage area 67a ... .Various detection sensors 70 ... Payout control device 71 ... Payout device 80 ... Launch control device 81 ... Gaming ball launching mechanism 85 ... Power supply device 86 ... Power failure monitoring circuit 90 ... Sound Light emission control device 91 ... Sound emission control board 92 ... Sound light side MPU
93 ... Sound light side ROM
93a: table storage area for holding confirmation 93b ... table storage area for sensation notice notice table storage area 93c ... storage area for notice sensation notice announcement effect table table area 93d ... 93e ... Variation display pattern table storage area 94 ... Sound-light side RAM
94a ... Various flag storage area 94b ... Various counter area 94c ... Lottery counter area 94d ... Preliminary notice announcement effect storage area 100 ... Display control device 101 ... Display control board 102 ... Display side MPU
103 ... Program ROM
104 ... Work RAM
105 ... VDP
106 ... Character ROM
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304a ... center piece 304b ... left piece 304c ... right piece 304d ... rotary axis 304e ... left holding section 304f ... right holding section 305 ... second alternate distribution Mechanism 305A ... Third alternate distribution mechanism 305a ... Center piece 305b ... Left piece 305c ... Right piece 305d ... Rotating shaft 305e ... Left holding part 305f ... Right Holder 306 ... Thru gate 308 ... Opening / closing ball entry device 308a ... Second starting port 308b ... Opening door 308c ... Guiding path 500 ... Second starting port unit 500A ... 2 Starting port unit 500B ... Second starting port unit 501 ... Guide rail 502 ... Opening section 504 ... Distribution mechanism 504a ... Center piece 504b ... Left piece 504c ... Right piece 504d ... Rotating shaft 504e ... Left holding part 504f ... Right holding part 504g ... Left leaf spring member 504h ... Right side plate F member 504i ... Bar member 504k ... Leaf spring member 504m ... Left regulating member 504n ... Right regulating member 504x ... Plummet 504gs ... Left fulcrum 504hs ... Right fulcrum 505 ... .Opening 506 ... Thru gate 508 ... Opening / closing ball entry device 508a ... Second starting port 508b ... Opening / closing door 508c ... Guiding path

Claims (6)

Launching means for launching game balls toward the game area;
A first route, which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
A second route, which is a route through which the game ball can pass;
Distributing means for distributing the reached game ball to either the first route or the second route;
A gaming machine comprising:
The distribution means,
A first state of distributing the reached game ball to the first path;
A second state of distributing the reached game ball to the second path;
Can be
The initial state and the stationary state are the first states,
The distributing means in the initial state or the stationary state distributes the reached game ball to the first path, and operates by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball, whereby the first state and the second A gaming machine characterized by alternately transitioning between the states. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The distribution means,
With pendulum means to function as a pendulum,
A gaming machine characterized in that the pendulum means operates by a mechanical action received from a game ball that has arrived, whereby the sorting means alternately transitions between the first state and the second state. . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The distribution means,
Comprising an elastic means functioning as an elastic body,
A gaming machine characterized in that the distributing means alternately transitions between the first state and the second state by operating the elastic means by a mechanical action received from the reached game ball. . The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
The allocating means is configured to alternately enter the first state and the second state at timings at which the game balls arrive in a situation where the game balls continuously arrive at predetermined intervals. A gaming machine characterized by being performed. The gaming machine according to claim 4,
A ball entry section where game balls can enter,
A passage portion through which a game ball can pass;
The state of the entering ball portion is a first entering ball portion state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a gaming ball into the entering ball portion, and a game ball can enter the entering ball portion. Or a state transition means for transitioning between a second ball entry state which is an easy state,
With
The first path is configured such that the game balls sorted by the sorting means can pass through the passing section,
The second path is configured such that the game balls distributed by the distribution means cannot pass through the passing section,
The first path and the second path are such that when the game ball distributed by the distribution means is in the second ball-in state, the ball enters the ball-in section. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to play. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein
Lottery executing means for executing a lottery triggered by a game ball passing through the passing section,
Control means for controlling the state transition means based on the result of the lottery,
A gaming machine comprising:

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