JP2020014584A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving interest.SOLUTION: A game ball entering a ball entry port 51 enterable by a game ball flowing down along a game area, passes through a guide passage 52, and flows into a distributor 55. The game ball flowing into the distributor 55 is distributed to any of a non-specific winning port 59, a second specific winning port 60 and a second ordinary figure start winning port 61, which are opened on a rolling surface 55a of the distributor 55, and imparted privilege is different for each distributed inflow port.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine has a plurality of entrances that open to a game board, and is configured such that a privilege is given when a game ball enters each entrance. Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-119255 A

  However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, although different privileges are given depending on which entrance the ball enters, it is possible to easily estimate the entrance that can enter the ball by the flow path of the game ball. , It was difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation as to which privilege was granted.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down, and a ball entry means having a ball entry port in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter. The entry ball means includes a receiving space for receiving a game ball entered into the entrance, a plurality of passing areas through which the game ball can pass, and a game ball in the receiving space, the game ball being any one of the plurality of passing areas. A distributing section for distributing the first benefit to the plurality of passing areas; a first area to which a first benefit is given by passing a game ball; and a second benefit by passing a game ball. The gist is that there is at least a second area to which the third privilege is given by passing the game ball and a second area to which the third privilege is given.

In the gaming machine, the distribution unit may be a non-electric member.
Regarding the gaming machine, the first privilege, the second privilege, and the third privilege are all to give an opportunity to execute a symbol change game, and the gaming ball received in the receiving space is It is preferable that the data be sorted into any one of the first area, the second area, and the third area.

  For the gaming machine, the first privilege is to give an opportunity to execute a first special symbol variation game, and the second privilege is to give an execution opportunity to a second special symbol variation game. The third privilege may be to give an opportunity to execute a normal symbol variation game.

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is preferable that the plurality of passing areas include a passing area to which a benefit different from the execution trigger of the symbol variation game is given as a benefit by passing of the game ball.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a game board typically. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a special ball entry device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. FIG. 13 is a plan view of a cloon according to a modified example. FIG. 13 is a plan view of a cloon according to a modified example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In this specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions as viewed from a player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes a fixed frame for fixing the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game arcade, and a mounting frame for mounting various components (gaming components). Prepare.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. A game area YBa in which game balls flow down is formed on the front side of the game board YB. An opening window YBb is formed in the game board YB at a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W on which various designs are applied is attached to the opening window YBb.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can execute an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light-emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects (hereinafter, referred to as “light-emitting effect”). For example, the decorative lamp LA is provided on the game board YB and the frame 11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “sound effect”) that outputs sounds such as voices of people and animals, sound effects, and music as one of the effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB where the player can visually recognize the information.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (hit lottery described later).

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. For symbols, “determination stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a state that is extremely advantageous to the player because the player can acquire many prize balls.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special suspension display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special held number”, and the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum value of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e can execute a normal symbol change game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (a normal symbol hit lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated to “normal game”. When the “special game” and the “regular game” are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as “symbol changing game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a non-normal symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal lottery winning is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game ends, a normal winning game is given.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times of the normal game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as “normal reservation number”. The display units 13a to 13f need not be provided in one display device, but may be provided in different parts. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing a so-called “right-handed”, and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit GH. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB such that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”). In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is an effect executing unit that executes an effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of ball entry devices having a ball entry port through which game balls flowing down the game area YBa can enter. Each of the plurality of ball entry devices detects a game ball that has entered the ball and gives a predetermined privilege. In the present embodiment, the plurality of ball entry devices include a general-purpose starting ball entry device 20, a special variable ball entry device 30, a normal variable ball entry device 40, and a special ball entry device 50.

  The general-purpose starting ball-entering device 20 is a so-called “gate-type” ball-entering device, and is configured such that a game ball flowing down the game area YBa passes (wins) so that a starting condition of a normal game can be satisfied. Have been.

  The general-purpose starting ball-entering device 20 is located to the right of the effect display device EH in the game area YBa. The general-purpose starting ball entry device 20 has a flat rectangular box-shaped gate member 21 protruding forward from the front surface of the game board YB. The gate member 21 is formed with a ball passage 22 that penetrates in the up-down direction and through which a game ball can pass. A portion of the ball passage 22 that opens upward in the gate member 21 is a first general-purpose starting winning port 23 that always opens in the game area YBa so that game balls can enter. A portion of the ball passage 22 that opens downward in the gate member 21 is an outlet 24 that discharges a game ball that has entered the first general-purpose starting winning opening 23 from the ball passage 22 to the game area YBa. The general-purpose starting ball entry device 20 includes a first general-purpose starting winning sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball passing through the ball passage 22. In the present embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the first general-purpose starting winning port 23 is detected by the first general-purpose starting winning sensor SE1, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, while the payout condition of the prize ball can be satisfied. Does not hold. The establishment of the holding condition of the base game is an example of a privilege.

  The general-purpose starting ball entry device 20 does not have a different entrance than the first general-purpose starting winning port 23. The ball passage 22 in the general-purpose starting ball entry device 20 is a single-path passage having no branching portion. The general-purpose starting ball entry device 20 does not have a sensor separate from the first general-purpose starting winning sensor SE1 as a sensor for giving a privilege by detecting a game ball. For this reason, all the game balls that have entered the first general-purpose start winning prize port 23 are detected by the first general-purpose start winning prize sensor SE1 and then detected by another sensor. Without being discharged, it is discharged from the discharge port 24 to the game area YBa. In other words, by having the normal game starting ball-entering device 20 enter a game ball, a chance to satisfy the holding condition of the normal game can always be obtained.

  The special variable ball-entering device 30 is a ball-entering device corresponding to a so-called “special electric accessory (attacker)”, and serves as an opportunity for payout of prize balls when a game ball flowing down the game area YBa wins. It is configured as follows.

  The special variable ball-entering device 30 is located below the general-purpose starting ball-entering device 20 in the game area YBa. The special variable ball-entering device 30 includes a special winning opening 31 that opens in the gaming area YBa, and a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 to the back side (outside the machine) of the game board YB. Is provided. The special variable ball-entering device 30 is a plate-shaped member, and is directed forward by rotating around a lower edge portion from a closed state parallel to (substantially parallel to) the front surface of the game board YB or from the closed state. It has a special variable member 32 operable in an open state protruding and a special solenoid SL1 as an example of an actuator for operating the special variable member 32 in an open state or a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable ball-entering device 30 includes a special winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 4). The special winning sensor SE2 is provided in a ball passage of the special variable ball-entering device 30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 is detected by the special winning sensor SE2, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, but the holding condition of the symbol changing game is not satisfied. The establishment of the prize ball payout condition is an example of a privilege.

  The special variable ball entry device 30 does not have a ball entry port different from the special winning port 31. The ball path in the special variable ball entry device 30 is a single path having no branch. The special variable ball-entering device 30 does not have a sensor separately from the special winning sensor SE2 as a sensor for giving a privilege by detecting a game ball. For this reason, all the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 are discharged to the outside of the machine without being detected by a sensor different from the special winning sensor SE2, after being detected by the special winning sensor SE2. That is, by allowing the special variable ball-entering device 30 to enter a game ball, a chance to satisfy the prize ball payout condition can always be obtained.

The ordinary variable ball-entering device 40 is a ball-entering device corresponding to a so-called “ordinary electric accessory (electric chew)”, and when a game ball flowing down the game area YBa wins, the start condition of the second special game is changed. It is configured to be able to be established, and to be an opportunity for payout of prize balls,
The normal variable ball-insertion device 40 is located at the lower left of the special variable ball-insertion device 30 in the game area YBa. The ordinary variable ball-entering device 40 includes a first specific winning port 41 that opens in the game area YBa, and a ball (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the first specific winning port 41 to the back side (outside the machine) of the game board YB. And a passage. The normally variable ball-entering device 40 is a plate-shaped member, and is directed forward by rotating about a lower edge portion from a closed state that is parallel (substantially parallel) to the front surface of the game board YB or from the closed state. It has an ordinary variable member 42 that can be operated in an open state that protrudes out and an ordinary solenoid SL2 that is an example of an actuator that operates the ordinary variable member 42 in an open state or a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The ordinary variable ball-entering device 40 includes a first specific winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first specific winning opening 41 (shown in FIG. 4). The first specific winning sensor SE3 is provided in a ball path of the normally variable ball-entering device 40. In the present embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the first specific winning opening 41 is detected by the first specific winning sensor SE3, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. I do. The establishment of the hold condition of the second special game is an example of a privilege.

  The ordinary variable ball-entering device 40 does not have a ball-in entrance different from the first specific winning opening 41. The ball passage in the ordinary variable ball entry device 40 is a single path having no branching portion. The normal variable ball-entering device 40 does not have a sensor separately from the first specific winning sensor SE3 as a sensor for giving a privilege by detecting a game ball. For this reason, the game balls that have entered the first specific prize port 41 are all detected by the first specific prize sensor SE3, and then are out of the machine without being detected by a sensor different from the first specific prize sensor SE3. It is being discharged. In other words, by allowing the normally variable ball-entering device 40 to enter a game ball, a chance to satisfy the holding condition of the second special game and a chance to satisfy the payout condition of the prize ball can always be obtained.

Next, a special ball entry device 50 that is characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
The special ball entry device 50 distributes a game ball that has entered the entrance into one of a plurality of regions so that different types of benefits are provided according to the region through which the game ball has passed. It is configured. In other words, the special ball-entering device 50 is characterized in that the privilege to be given can be changed according to the area through which the entered game ball passes. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 3, the special ball entry device 50 is located in the game area YBa, at the lower left of the effect display device EH, and to the left of the normal variable ball entry device 40.
The special ball entry device 50 is formed with a ball entry port 51 through which game balls can enter. The entrance 51 is formed to open below the effect display device EH in the game area YBa. Game balls can always enter the entrance 51. In addition, the special ball entry device 50 is formed with a guide passage 52 through which a game ball having entered the ball entrance 51 flows down, and a receiving space 53 for receiving a game ball flowing down the guide passage 52.

  The guide passage 52 is a passage for guiding the game ball that has entered the entrance 51 to the receiving space 53 located at the lower left of the entrance 51. The guide passage 52 is a passage defined by a square tubular passage member 54. For example, the passage member 54 has a total of four pairs of a pair of side walls facing in the front-rear direction and a pair of side walls facing in a direction intersecting with the extending direction of the passage member 54 in the plane direction of the game board YB. Has side walls. That is, of the four side walls constituting the passage member 54, the front side wall disposed in front extends along the front surface of the game board YB.

  No members such as protrusions are provided on the inner surfaces of the four side walls constituting the passage member 54. That is, in the present embodiment, the guide passage 52 is configured so as not to restrict the flow of the game ball. For this reason, the speed of the game ball flowing down the guide passage 52 becomes indeterminate depending on the speed at which the game ball enters the entrance 51.

  In the present embodiment, the passage member 54 is formed of a transparent material such as an acrylic resin. The passage member 54 is embedded in the game board YB such that the front surface of the front wall of the passage member 54 and the front surface of the game board YB are flush (substantially flush). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball flowing down the guide passage 52 is visible.

  Further, the receiving space 53 has a circular shape in a plan view, and a crown 55 having a rolling surface 55 a whose central portion in the diameter direction is curved downward so as to be lower than the peripheral portion, and a peripheral portion of the crown 55. Is formed as a space defined by a cylindrical side wall 56 extending upward from the top and a top plate 57 that covers an upper end opening of the side wall 56. The clune 55 is supported by the game board YB. Note that the height of the side wall 56 is slightly higher than the diameter of the game ball with reference to the periphery of the clune 55.

  The rolling surface 55a is a mortar-shaped or bowl-shaped smooth surface, and is assumed to be cut along a plane including the center line CL passing through the center C in plan view, with the center line CL as the symmetry axis. It is line symmetric. In the present embodiment, the side wall 56 and the top plate 57 are formed of a transparent material such as an acrylic resin. Similarly, the crown 55 may be formed of a transparent material.

  The passage member 54 is provided so that the inner surface (rear surface) of the front side wall of the passage member 54 and the inner surface of the side wall 56 are flush (substantially flush). Thus, in the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the guide passage 52 flows into the receiving space 53 along the tangential direction of the peripheral portion at the peripheral portion (near the peripheral portion) of the clune 55. When the game sphere flows into the receiving space 53, it rotates while rolling on the rolling surface 55a of the crune 55 along the side wall 56, and gradually falls toward the center C of the rolling surface 55a. Has become.

  Further, the special ball-entering device 50 has a transmission window 58 in front of the receiving space 53. The transmission window 58 is a plate-shaped member formed of a transparent material such as an acrylic resin. In the present embodiment, the game balls in the receiving space 53 are visible through the transmission window 58. The special ball entry device 50 does not have a ball entry port different from the ball entry port 51 as a ball entry port for communicating the guide passage 52 with the game area YBa. The guide passage 52 is a single road having no branch. For this reason, all the game balls that have entered the ball entrance 51 flow down the guide passage 52 and are then received in the receiving space 53.

  The non-specific prize port 59, the second specific prize port 60, and the second general-purpose start prize port 61 are formed in the crune 55 as inflow ports (distribution ports) into which the game balls can flow, which are opened on the rolling surface 55a. Are formed. Each of the non-specific winning port 59, the second specific winning port 60, and the second general-purpose starting winning port 61 is open upward on the rolling surface 55a, and all have a diameter in plan view. This is a circular (substantially circular) inflow port slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in plan view, a distance L1 from the center C of the rolling surface 55a to the center C1 of the non-specific winning opening 59 and the center C of the rolling surface 55a, The distance L2 to the center C2 and the distance L3 from the center C of the rolling surface 55a to the center C3 of the second general-purpose starting winning opening 61 are the same (substantially the same). Further, a distance l1 from the center C1 of the non-specific winning port 59 to the center C2 of the second specific winning port 60, and the center C2 of the second specific winning port 60 to the center C3 of the second general-purpose starting winning port 61. Is the same (substantially the same) as the distance l2 from the center C3 of the second general-purpose starting winning opening 61 to the center C1 of the non-specific winning opening 59.

  In addition, the crown 55 in the present embodiment is a non-electric member. Here, the non-electric member is a stationary member or a movable member that does not use electric power. The crown 55 in the present embodiment is a stationary member. Further, as described above, the speed of the game ball flowing down the guide passage 52 is not fixed. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the receiving space 53 falls toward the center C while circling the rolling surface 55a, and during the process of falling down toward the center C, the non-specific prize port 59, the second specific prize port 60, and the second general drawing start. The ball will be entered into any of the winning ports 61 with equal probability (substantially equal probability). In other words, in the special ball entry device 50, the proportion of game balls that have entered the ball entry port 51 being distributed to the respective inlets by the clune 55 is the same (substantially the same).

  The special ball-entering device 50 has a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball having entered the non-specific winning port 59 to the back side (outside the machine) of the game board YB. In the ball passage communicating with the non-specific winning opening 59, a non-specific winning sensor SE4 for detecting a game ball having entered the non-specific winning opening 59 is provided (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the non-specific winning port 59 is detected by the non-specific winning sensor SE4, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The establishment of the hold condition of the first special game is an example of a privilege. In the following description, an area where the non-specific winning sensor SE4 can detect a game ball that has entered the non-specific winning port 59 is referred to as a first area. The first area is a passing area to which a first privilege is given by passing a game ball. In the present embodiment, the first privilege is a privilege that the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the first privilege is to give an opportunity to execute the first special game.

  In addition, the special ball-entering device 50 has a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 60 to the back side (outside the machine) of the game board YB. In the ball passage communicating with the second specific winning opening 60, a second specific winning sensor SE5 for detecting a game ball entering the second specific winning opening 60 is provided (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 60 is detected by the second specific winning sensor SE5, the holding condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. I do. In the following description, an area where the second specific winning sensor SE5 can detect a game ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 60 is referred to as a second area. The second area is a passing area to which a second privilege is given by passing a game ball. In the present embodiment, the second privilege is a privilege that the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the second privilege is to give an opportunity to execute the second special game.

  The special ball-entering device 50 has a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the second general-purpose starting winning port 61 to the back side (outside the machine) of the game board YB. In the ball passage communicating with the second universal drawing start winning opening 61, a second universal drawing starting winning sensor SE6 for detecting a game ball entering the second universal drawing starting winning opening 61 is provided (see FIG. 4). Shown). In the present embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the second general-purpose starting winning port 61 is detected by the second general-purpose starting winning sensor SE6, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, while the payout condition of the prize ball can be satisfied. Does not hold. In the following description, an area in which the game ball that has entered the second universal figure start winning opening 61 by the second universal figure start winning sensor SE6 can be detected is referred to as a third area. The third area is a passing area to which a third privilege is given by passing a game ball. In the present embodiment, the third privilege is a privilege that the holding condition of the base game is satisfied. That is, the third privilege is to give an opportunity to execute a normal game.

  As described above, the game balls received in the receiving space 53 are sorted by the clune 55 into one of the first area, the second area, and the third area, and the game balls entered the entrance 51. Different benefits are provided depending on the area through which. Benefits that are granted when a game ball enters the entrance 51 include a first privilege, a second privilege, and a third privilege, and the first privilege, the second privilege, and the third privilege are any of the following. This is also to give an opportunity to execute the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, since the side wall 56, the top plate 57, and the transmission window 58 are formed of a transparent material such as an acrylic resin, the distribution process of the game balls by the clune 55 in the reception space 53 is performed. It is configured to be visible. The clune 55 functions as a distribution unit that distributes the game balls in the reception space 53 to any one of a plurality of passage areas.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an auxiliary member 71 extending from below the entrance 51 to above the normally variable entrance device 40. The auxiliary member 71 is a plate-shaped member having a rectangular shape in a plan view. The auxiliary member 71 is provided on the game board YB such that the upper surface of the auxiliary member 71 is inclined downward and to the right. The game balls flow down the upper surface of the auxiliary member 71 so as to flow toward the normally variable ball-entering device 40 located at the lower right of the auxiliary member 71 in the game area YBa.

  In the present embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing strength of the firing handle HD to strike the game ball in the left region R1 or (and) the right region R2 with respect to the center frame W, and 1 It is possible to allow a game ball to enter the start-up winning opening 23, the large winning opening 31, the first specific winning opening 41, or the entrance 51. Specifically, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be relatively high (hereinafter, referred to as “right strike”), the game ball is guided downward to the right region R2 as shown by an arrow Y2. It is likely that the game ball will enter the first general winning opening 23, the special winning opening 31, or the first specific winning opening 41, and the possibility that the game ball will enter the entrance 51 will be low. Become.

  When a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be weaker (hereinafter, referred to as “left hit”), the game ball is easily guided downward to the left region R1 as shown by an arrow Y1, and The possibility of entering the ball opening 51 increases, and the possibility that the game ball enters the first general-purpose starting winning opening 23 or the special winning opening 31 decreases. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the above-described auxiliary member 71 suppresses a decrease in the possibility of entering the first specific winning opening 41. Specifically, of the game balls guided to flow down to the left region R1, the game balls passing through the side of the entrance 51 are received by the auxiliary member 71 located below the entrance 51, and By being guided above the normal variable pitching device 40 provided at the lower right of the auxiliary member 71 on the board YB, the ball enters the first specific winning opening 41 provided in the normal variable pitching device 40. I am getting it.

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states in which the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) differs in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states where the ball entry rates of game balls into the first specific winning opening 41 are different. The plurality of ball entry states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than the low ball entry rate state. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player because the start condition of the second special game is more likely to be satisfied. The high ball entry rate state is a so-called “electric support state”. The low ball entry rate state and the high ball entry rate state may be states in which the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of game balls fired, is different. For example, the low ball entry rate state may be a low base state, and the high ball entry rate state may be a high base state.

  For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol in which a probability of winning in a normal winning lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a normal winning probability) is changed to a higher probability than in a low ball entry rate state.

  The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 42 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the normal variable member 42 in one normal hitting game as compared with that in the low ball entry rate state, and one time of the normal variable member 42 in the normal hitting game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls in which the opening time of the control is made longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

  The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining a fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the average variation time of the special game shorter than in the low ball entry rate state. When executing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the high ball entry rate state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. The average variation time of the special game can be obtained by dividing the accumulated time of the variation time in the unit number of special games by the unit number, assuming that the unit number of special games has been executed.

  In the following description, the high ball entry rate state may be referred to as a “time saving state” or may be abbreviated as “time saving state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and is not in a time reduction state is indicated as “low probability time saving (normal state)”, and a gaming state in a low probability state and a time saving state is “low probability time saving”. In some cases, a gaming state that is a high probability state and a time saving state is indicated as “highly accurate time saving”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in a high probability state and does not have a gaming state (no high accuracy time saving) that is not a time saving state.

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit big symbols. The type of the big hit symbol can also be grasped as the big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of big hit symbols are classified into a specific symbol group and a non-specific symbol group. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot game is defined. For example, the jackpot symbol classified into the specific symbol group and the jackpot symbol classified into the non-specific symbol group may have the same type of jackpot game, or different types of jackpot games. Is also good.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the big hit game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game for opening the special winning opening 31 is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the last round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the big hit game. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined for each of the plurality of types of big hit symbols. For example, it is defined that a high probability state and a time saving state are given to a big hit symbol classified into a specific symbol group from the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given. In addition, it is defined that a low probability state is given to the big hit symbol classified into the non-specific symbol group after the big hit game ends. The jackpot symbol classified into the non-specific symbol group includes one of a condition for ending the special game of a predetermined number of operations after the jackpot game and a condition for generating the next jackpot game. Until the condition is satisfied, it is determined that the time-saving state is given. In the following description, the jackpot of the jackpot symbol classified into the specific symbol group is indicated as “specific jackpot”, and the jackpot of the jackpot symbol classified into the non-specific symbol group is indicated as “non-special jackpot”.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol change game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. The effect design is a design (decorative design, identification information) on which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by effect display (scroll display) of the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions.

  The rendering game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the following description, the combination of effect symbols is simply referred to as “symbol combination”. When a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same.

  Further, when a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as “778” or “787” in which at least some of the effected symbols in the row are different from the effected symbols in the other rows. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop and display. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, such as a fluctuation display.

  In an effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. The reach is such that the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). This is a state in which the effect symbols in column (2) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character and the action of the effect design are different.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 80 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main control board 80 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to a result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 90 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 90 and the main control board 80 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 in one direction. The sub control board 90 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 80.

First, the main control board 80 will be described in detail.
The main control board 80 includes a main control CPU 80a, a main control ROM 80b, a main control RWM 80c, and a random number circuit 80d. The main control CPU 80a performs a predetermined process by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 80b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like.

  The main control ROM 80b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end thereof. The variation pattern can specify the content (variation mode) of the effect performed during execution of the special game such as the above-described effect game. The variation patterns according to the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in an effect game and finally deriving a symbol combination of the jackpot. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach present” loss variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in an effect game and finally a symbol combination of the loss can be derived. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach-less” variation pattern in which no reach effect is performed in the effect game, and finally a symbol combination of the loss is derived.

  The main control RWM 80c stores various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM 80c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 80 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown), and is configured to be able to generate hardware random numbers. The main control board 80 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 80a.

  The main control CPU 80a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 80a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 80a and the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f) are connected. The main control CPU 80a is configured to be able to control display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 80a and the solenoids SL1 and SL2 are connected. The main control CPU 80a is configured to control the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2 to control the operations of the variable members 32 and 42.

Next, the sub-control board 90 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 90 includes a sub control CPU 90a, a sub control ROM 90b, and a sub control RWM 90c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 90a performs, for example, processing relating to effects as predetermined processing. The sub control ROM 90b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 90b stores display effect data used for a display effect, light-emitting effect data used for a light-emitting effect, and voice effect data used for a sound effect.

  The sub-control RWM 90c stores various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 90c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub control board 90 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub control CPU 90a. Note that the sub-control board 90 may include a random number circuit and generate hardware random numbers.

  The sub-control CPU 90a and the effect display device EH are connected. The sub-control CPU 90a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 90a controls the effect display device EH, thereby realizing a function as effect control means. The sub control CPU 90a and the decoration lamp LA are connected. The sub control CPU 90a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 90a and the speaker SP are connected. The sub-control CPU 90a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 80a will be described.
The main control CPU 80a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In this embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 90 in a command output process executed as an interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input processing will be described.
In the special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the non-specific winning opening 59 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the non-specific winning sensor SE4. When a game ball enters the non-specific winning opening 59, the main control CPU 80a determines whether the first special reserved number stored in the main control RWM 80c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). I do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a updates the first special reservation number by adding 1 to the first special reservation number and displays information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. , The first special hold display section 13c. As described above, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the non-specific winning sensor SE4 in a state where the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number. That is, when the game ball is detected by the non-specified winning sensor SE4, an opportunity to execute the first special game is given.

  Next, the main control CPU 80a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 80, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 80c. For example, the random numbers are a jackpot random number used for a jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 80c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

  When no game ball has entered the non-specified winning opening 59, when the first special reserve number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 80c, The control CPU 80a determines whether a game ball has entered the first specific winning opening 41 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first specific winning sensor SE3.

  When a game ball has entered the first specific winning opening 41, the main control CPU 80a determines whether the second special reserve number stored in the main control RWM 80c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a updates the second special reservation number by adding 1 to the second special reservation number, and outputs information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. The second special hold display unit 13d is controlled so as to be displayed.

  Next, the main control CPU 80a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 80, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 80c. At this time, the main control CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM 80c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

  The main control RWM 80c stores the random number information for the second special game based on the case where the game ball has not entered the first specific winning opening 41 and the case where the game ball has entered the first specific winning opening 41. In this case, the main control CPU 80a determines whether a game ball has entered the second specific winning opening 60 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second specific winning sensor SE5. When the game ball has not entered the second specific winning opening 60, the main control CPU 80a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When a game ball has entered the second specific winning opening 60, the main control CPU 80a determines whether the second special reserve number stored in the main control RWM 80c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a updates the second special reservation number by adding 1 to the second special reservation number, and outputs information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. The second special hold display unit 13d is controlled so as to be displayed.

  Next, the main control CPU 80a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 80, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 80c. At this time, the main control CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 80a ends the special symbol input processing. As described above, the holding condition of the second special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first specific winning sensor SE3 or the second specific winning sensor SE5 in a state where the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number. I do. That is, when the game ball is detected by the first specific prize sensor SE3 or the second specific prize sensor SE5, an opportunity to execute the second special game is given.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not the condition for executing the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 80a determines that the execution condition of the special game is satisfied when the big hit game is not being performed and the special game is not being performed, while the special game is being performed when the big hit game is being performed or the special game is being performed. It is determined that the execution condition is not satisfied. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 80a ends the special symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not the second special holding number is larger than 0. When the second special reservation number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 80a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 80a determines whether the first special reservation number is larger than 0. When the first special reservation number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 80a starts the first special game. Thus, the main control CPU 80a preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game. When both the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 0, the main control CPU 80a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 80a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting one. The main control CPU 80a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can recognize the second special hold number after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 80a acquires, from the main control RWM 80c, the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 80a uses the jackpot random number specified from the obtained random number information, and determines whether or not to win the jackpot so as to achieve the jackpot probability according to the current probability state (spot determination). I do. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot determination value. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether a value obtained by adding the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 80a implements a function as a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery.

  When a big hit is won in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 80a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 80a performs a special symbol determination lottery using a big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol. The main control CPU 80a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation patterns.

  When the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery (when it is determined that the big hit has occurred), the main control CPU 80a performs a big hit variation process. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 80a determines a loss symbol of the special symbol. The main control CPU 80a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among the reach variation patterns with or without reach.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 80a performs the same processing as when starting the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 80a performs the subtraction of the first special reserved number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the jackpot lottery. When the big hit variation process is finished or the loss variation process is finished, the main control CPU 80a finishes the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 80a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 80a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the big hit variation process and the loss variation process in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 80a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) capable of specifying the start of the special game and the determined variation pattern in the output buffer.

  In addition, the main control CPU 80a controls the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b so as to start the special game by starting the variable display of the predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 80a counts (measures) the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 80a controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. In addition, when the fluctuation time set in the determined fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 80a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The big hit game process is a process for giving a big hit game after the end of the big hit special game. In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 80a specifies the type of the big hit game to be given based on the big hit symbol (ie, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 80a performs a process of executing (giving) the specified type of jackpot game.

  First, the main control CPU 80a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 80a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 80a controls the special solenoid SL1 using the specified jackpot game opening pattern data (opening control data) to open the special winning opening 31. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during execution of the round game, the main control CPU 80a controls the special solenoid SL1 so as to close the special winning opening 31, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 80a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game ends. Also, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 80a sets a control command capable of specifying the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) in an output buffer. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 80a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 80a ends the big hit game.

Next, the game state processing will be described.
The game state process is a process for controlling a game state.
When the big hit game based on the specific big hit is finished, the main control CPU 80a causes the main control RWM 80c to store a high-precision flag. That is, the main control CPU 80a controls to the high probability state. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit ends, the main control CPU 80a does not store the high-precision flag in the main control RWM 80c. That is, the main control CPU 80a controls to a low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 80a deletes the high-accuracy flag when the high-accuracy flag is stored in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 80a controls the game to a low probability state during the big hit game.

  When the big hit game based on the specific big hit is finished, the main control CPU 80a causes the main control RWM 80c to store the time reduction flag. That is, the main control CPU 80a controls to reduce the time. When the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit is finished, the main control CPU 80a stores the time saving flag in the main control RWM 80c and counts the number of times the special game is executed in the time saving state. The main control CPU 80a clears the time reduction flag when the number of executions of the special game being counted reaches the number of times of operation (for example, 100 times) without starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 80a controls the non-time saving state when the end of the special game of the number of operations is triggered. Further, the main control CPU 80a deletes the time-saving flag when the time-saving flag is stored in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 80a controls the non-time saving state during the big hit game.

First, the normal symbol input processing will be described.
In the normal symbol input processing, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first general-purpose starting winning port 23 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first general-purpose starting winning sensor SE1. Is determined. When a game ball has entered the first general-purpose starting winning port 23, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reserves is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a updates the ordinary reservation number by adding 1 to the number of ordinary reservations and displays information that can specify the updated number of ordinary reservations. It controls the hold display section 13f.

  Next, the main control CPU 80a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 80, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 80c. For example, the random number is a normal random number used for a normal lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the base game in the main control RWM 80c, the execution of the base game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

  The random number information of the normal game is stored in the main control RWM 80c based on the case where the game ball has not entered the first general-purpose starting winning opening 23 and based on the game ball having entered the first general-purpose starting winning opening 23. In this case, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second universal map starting winning opening 61 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second universal map starting winning sensor SE6. I do. When the game ball has not entered the second ordinary figure starting winning opening 61, the main control CPU 80a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second general-purpose starting winning opening 61, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). . When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 80a updates the ordinary reservation number by adding 1 to the number of ordinary reservations and displays information that can specify the updated number of ordinary reservations. It controls the hold display section 13f.

  Next, the main control CPU 80a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 80, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 80c. For example, the random number is a normal random number used for a normal lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 80a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. As described above, the holding condition of the normal game is established when the game ball is detected by the first general-purpose start winning sensor SE1 or the second general-purpose start winning sensor SE6 in a state where the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number. I do. That is, when the game ball is detected by the first general-purpose start winning sensor SE1 or the second general-purpose start winning sensor SE6, an opportunity to execute the normal game is given.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 80a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 80a determines that the execution conditions of the normal game are satisfied when the normal game is not being executed and the normal game is not being executed, while the normal game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the game is being executed, it is determined that the normal game execution condition is not satisfied. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 80a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the ordinary game is satisfied, the main control CPU 80a determines whether or not the ordinary suspension number is larger than 0. When the number of ordinary reservations is 0, the main control CPU 80a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reserves is larger than 0, the main control CPU 80a starts the ordinary game.

  When starting the base game, the main control CPU 80a updates the base reserve number by subtracting one. The main control CPU 80a controls the ordinary suspension display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary suspension number. The main control CPU 80a obtains, from the main control RWM 80c, the random number information stored first among the random number information used for the normal game. The main control CPU 80a performs a normal hit lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit is won, using the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 80a determines a normal hit symbol by a lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when the normal winning is not won in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 80a determines the normal unsuccessful symbol. Further, the main control CPU 80a determines the fluctuation time of the base game by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 80a ends the ordinary symbol start processing.

  Then, when the normal symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 80a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 80a controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to start the normal game by starting the variable display of the predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 80a counts the determined fluctuation time. The main control CPU 80a controls the ordinary symbol display section 13e so as to derive the determined ordinary symbols after the determined fluctuation time has elapsed.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hitting game process is a process for executing (giving) a normal hitting game after the normal hitting normal game ends. In the normal hit game process, the main control CPU 80a specifies the type of the normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (ie, the type of the normal hit) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 80a controls the ordinary solenoid SL2 using the specified ordinary winning game opening pattern data (opening control data), and opens the first specific winning opening 41.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 90a will be described.
First, the jackpot effect process will be described.
The jackpot effect process is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as a jackpot effect). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 90a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 90a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 90a controls the effect display device EH to execute the ending effect. The big hit effect may include at least one of a sound effect and a light emitting effect in addition to or instead of the display effect.

Next, the rendering game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. In the effect game process, upon input of the game start command, the sub-control CPU 90a determines an effect pattern (effect effect) of the effect game based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command.

  When the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 90a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 90a determines a lost symbol combination when the special symbol can be specified. Here, the sub-control CPU 90a determines an out-of-design symbol combination including the reach when the reach effect is to be executed in the present effect game because the reach effect execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied by determining a fluctuation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to or instead of determining the fluctuation pattern with reach, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed, and that the reach effect lottery may be determined. When the reach effect is not executed in the present effect game because the execution condition of the reach effect is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 90a determines a symbol combination that does not include the reach.

  When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 90a controls the effect display device EH so as to start the fluctuation display of the effect symbols in each column. That is, the sub control CPU 90a starts the effect game. When a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 90a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols in all rows, thereby temporarily stopping and displaying the symbol combination of the big hit or the loss. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 90a, when the game end command is input, causes the effect symbols of all the rows to be fixed and stopped, thereby causing the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball that has entered the entrance 51 flows down the guide passage 52 and is received in the receiving space 53. The game ball received in the receiving space 53 falls toward the center C while circling the rolling surface 55a. Thereafter, the game ball in the receiving space 53 enters one of the non-specific winning port 59, the second specific winning port 60, and the second general-purpose starting winning port 61 opened on the rolling surface 55a. As described above, the rate at which game balls received in the receiving space 53 are distributed to the respective inlets is the same (substantially the same).

  When the game ball received in the reception space 53 enters the non-specified winning opening 59, that is, when the game ball received in the reception space 53 passes through the first area, the first special game is given as a first privilege. Is executed. When a game ball received in the reception space 53 enters the second specific winning opening 60, that is, when a game ball received in the reception space 53 passes through the second area, a second special is provided as a second privilege. An opportunity to execute the game is given. When the game ball received in the reception space 53 enters the second general-purpose starting winning prize port 61, that is, when the game ball received in the reception space 53 passes through the third area, the third privilege is usually used. An opportunity to execute the game is given.

As described above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The game ball that has entered the entrance 51 is distributed to any one of a plurality of passing areas in the receiving space 53 where the benefits granted when the game ball passes are different. For this reason, after a game ball enters the entrance 51 of the special ball entry device 50 while being interested in whether the game ball enters the entrance 51 of the special ball entry device 50, It is possible to give an interest to which passing area the gaming ball is allocated to. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (2) The crown 55 is a non-electric member. For example, in the case where the crune 55 is a movable member (electric member) using electric power, there is a possibility that an impression that the game ball in the receiving space 53 is distributed to which passage area is operated. is there. However, in the present embodiment, since the clune 55 that distributes the game balls in the receiving space 53 to any one of the plurality of passing areas is a non-electric member in the present embodiment, the gaming in the receiving space 53 is not performed. It can be enjoyed to which passage area the ball is sorted.

(3) Particularly, in the present embodiment, the crown 55 is an immovable member. Therefore, the movement of the game ball received in the receiving space 53 can be further noticed.
(4) When a game ball enters the entrance 51 of the special ball entry device 50, the first special game is executed, the second special game is executed, and the normal game is executed. There are times when it is done. Therefore, when a game ball enters the entrance 51 of the special ball entry device 50, the game ball is assigned to any of the first, second, and third passage areas. However, it is possible to entertain a different symbol variation game depending on which of the first area, the second area, and the third area the passing area is allocated to, while enjoying the execution of the symbol variation game.

  (5) The game ball that has entered the entrance 51 of the special entrance device 50 is sorted in the receiving space 53 into any one of the first area, the second area, and the third area. Thereafter, the symbol variation game is executed when the game ball has passed any of the passing areas. For this reason, by changing the privilege given according to the allocated passing area, the player is interested in which passing area the gaming ball received in the receiving space 53 is allocated to, and which passing area the gaming ball is assigned to. Even in the case of being assigned to the area, the execution of the symbol variation game can be enjoyed.

  (6) It is visually recognizable to which passing area the gaming balls in the receiving space 53 are distributed. For this reason, it is possible to further pay attention to which passage area the game ball that has entered the entrance 51 of the special entrance apparatus 50 is allocated.

  (7) The first area and the second area are less likely to be biased in the proportion of the game balls in the receiving space 53 being distributed. For this reason, it is enjoyable that two different benefits are provided by imparting the same privilege, that is, the privilege satisfying the hold condition of the first special game and the privilege satisfying the hold condition of the second special game, without bias. I can do it.

  (8) The first area and the third area are less likely to be biased in the proportion of the game balls in the receiving space 53 being distributed. For this reason, different privileges, that is, a privilege that satisfies the hold condition of the first special game and a privilege that satisfies the hold condition of the base game, are imparted without bias, so that the two different privileges are enjoyed. Can be.

  (9) In the second area and the third area, a bias is less likely to occur in the proportion of the game balls in the receiving space 53 to be distributed. For this reason, different privileges, that is, a privilege that satisfies the hold condition of the second special game and a privilege that satisfies the hold condition of the base game, are imparted without bias, so that the two different privileges are enjoyed. Can be.

  (10) The privilege that the hold condition of the base game is satisfied and the privilege that the hold condition of the second special game are satisfied are different from the entrance 51 that is different from the entrance 51 among the entrances opened in the game area YBa. Can also be given by entering the ball. On the other hand, the privilege that the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied is not granted by entering a ball entry opening different from the entry opening 51 out of the entry openings opening in the game area YBa. For this reason, it is possible to increase the rarity and special feeling of the privilege that the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied, and to improve the expectation that the privilege is given.

The present embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-The number of inflow ports opened to the rolling surface 55a may be arbitrarily changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in the special ball entry device 50, a non-specified prize opening 59, a second specified prize, is formed as an inflow opening (distribution opening) into which the game ball can flow, which is opened on the rolling surface 55a. A winning port 62 may be provided in addition to the port 60 and the second general-purpose starting winning port 61. The winning opening 62 is open upward on the rolling surface 55a, and has a diameter of a non-specific winning opening 59, a second specific winning opening 60, and a second general-purpose starting winning opening 61 in plan view. A circular (substantially circular) inlet having the same diameter (substantially the same) as the diameter is preferable.

  In the present modified example, the special ball entry device 50 includes a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball entering the winning opening 62 to the back side (outside the machine) of the game board YB, and a game entering the winning opening 62. A sensor for detecting a sphere may be provided. In the present modified example, an area in which a game ball entering the winning opening 62 can be detected by a sensor provided in a ball passage communicating with the winning opening 62 corresponds to a fourth area. The fourth area is a passing area to which a fourth privilege is given by passing a game ball. For example, the fourth privilege includes a privilege that a first special game is granted, a privilege that a second special game is granted, a privilege that a normal game is granted, and a privilege that a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. It may be one or more benefits.

  In this modification, the distance L1, the distance L2, the distance L3, and the distance L4 to the center C4 of the winning opening 62 are the same (substantially the same) in plan view. The distance l1, the distance l2, the distance l4 from the center C3 of the second general-purpose starting winning prize port 61 to the center C4 of the prize port 62, the center C4 of the prize port 62, and the center of the non-specific winning port 59. The distance 15 to C1 is the same (substantially the same). With this configuration, even if the number of inflow ports that open to the rolling surface 55a is four, the proportion of the game balls that have entered the ball entrance 51 to be distributed to the respective inflow ports by the clune 55 is the same. (Substantially the same).

  In the special ball entry device 50, a sorting member different from the clune 55 is provided in place of the clune 55, and the game ball that has entered the entrance 51 by the sorting member can be sorted to each inflow port. Is also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the special ball entry device is a rotatable circular body in a plan view, which is rotatable in place of the clune 55, and has an inverted U-shape from the peripheral edge of the rotary body toward the center. A distribution member 70 that is an electric member provided with a plurality of inflow ports that are open to the air may be provided. The distribution member 70 may be rotated at a constant speed by electric power. In the present modified example, when the game ball flowing from the guide passage 52 flows at a timing when the guide passage 52 and any of the inlets communicate with each other, the game ball enters the inlet and the guide passage 52, If the inflow occurs at a timing that does not communicate with any of the inflow ports, the flow is locked to the peripheral edge of the distribution member 70, and then, at a timing at which the guide passage 52 and any of the inflow ports communicate with each other, the flow is stopped. You will enter the ball at the entrance.

  Further, in the present modified example, the respective inlets are formed at equal intervals (substantially equal intervals) along the circumferential direction at the peripheral edge of the distribution member 70 in a plan view. That is, the distribution angles of the respective inlets are the same (substantially the same). With this configuration, even if the distributing member is an electric member, the ratio of the game balls that have entered the entrance 51 to the inflow ports by the distributing member is the same (substantially the same).

  -Also, for example, the distribution member may be a member that is displaced when the game ball contacts. That is, the distribution member may be a movable member that does not use electric power. For example, the member that is displaced by the contact of the game ball is a so-called “seesaw” or a “windmill”. In the case of such a configuration, since the behavior of the game ball in the receiving space 53 changes when it comes into contact with the distributing member, the distributing member becomes interested in the behavior of the game ball while the distributing member is in contact with the game ball. By displacing, even if the game ball contacts the distribution member on the same route, the behavior becomes different, so that the behavior of the game ball can be given diversity.

  In the plurality of passing areas in the special ball-entering device 50, there may be passing areas to which a privilege different from the execution trigger of the symbol changing game is given by the passing of the game ball. For example, a plurality of passing areas in the special ball-entering device 50 may have a passing area in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied, while no execution trigger of the symbol change game is given. With this configuration, when a game ball enters the entrance 51 of the special ball entry device 50, it is possible to entertain that a privilege different from the execution trigger of the symbol variation game is given.

  The non-specific winning port 59, the second specific winning port 60, and the second general-purpose starting winning port 61 are all inlets having the same size, but are not limited thereto. For example, the second general-purpose starting winning opening 61 may be larger than the non-specific winning opening 59 and the second specific winning opening 60. With this configuration, the ratio at which the game balls in the receiving space 53 are distributed to the second general-purpose starting winning opening 61 is compared with the ratio at which the gaming balls are distributed to the non-specific winning opening 59 and the second specific winning opening 60. Can be higher. Further, for example, the non-specific winning port 59 and the second specific winning port 60 may be larger than the second general-purpose starting winning port 61. With this configuration, the ratio at which the game balls in the receiving space 53 are distributed to the second general-purpose starting winning opening 61 is compared with the ratio at which the gaming balls are distributed to the non-specific winning opening 59 and the second specific winning opening 60. Can be lower. That is, the rate at which game balls that have entered the special ball-entering device 50 are allocated to the third area may be different from the rate at which the game balls are allocated to the first area or the rate at which the game balls are allocated to the second area.

  In addition, one or more arbitrarily selected passage areas among the plurality of passage areas in the special ball entry device 50 have a higher ratio of game balls in the reception space 53 than the other passage areas. Is also good. Further, the plurality of passing areas in the special ball entry device 50 may have different ratios at which game balls in the reception space 53 are sorted. In the case of such a configuration, the rareness and special feeling of the privilege to be given when the game ball in the reception space 53 passes through the area where the ratio of distribution is low is increased, and the expectation that the privilege is given is increased. Can be improved.

In the plurality of passing areas in the special ball-entering device 50, there may be a plurality of passing areas to which the same privilege is given by the passing of the game ball.
In the plurality of passing areas in the special ball-entering device 50, there may be a plurality of passing areas to which a privilege that a holding condition of the base game can be satisfied by the passing of the game ball is provided. In the case of such a configuration, the variable member that is opened when the normal winning is won may be different depending on the passing area through which the game ball has passed. That is, the entrance opening that facilitates entry when a normal hit is won may be different depending on the pass area through which the game ball has passed.

  The ball path in the special variable ball input device 30 may be a path communicating with another path for discharging game balls out of the machine. That is, the special variable ball input device 30 may not be provided with a passage for discharging the game ball out of the machine.

  -The ball path in the ordinary variable ball input device 40 may be a path communicating with another path for discharging game balls out of the machine. That is, the normally variable ball-entering device 40 may not be provided with a passage for discharging game balls out of the machine.

  The ball passage at the second general-purpose starting winning prize port 61 of the special ball entry device 50 may be a passage communicating with another passage for discharging game balls out of the machine. Further, the ball passage at the second specific winning opening 60 of the special ball-entering device 50 may be a passage communicating with another passage for discharging the game ball out of the machine. Further, the ball passage at the non-specific winning opening 59 in the special ball-entering device 50 may be a passage communicating with another passage for discharging game balls out of the machine. That is, the special ball-entering device 50 may not be provided with a passage for discharging game balls out of the machine.

  In the special ball-entering device 50, in addition to the clune 55, another clune may be provided below the clune 55. In such a configuration, the special ball entry device 50 includes a non-specific prize port 59, a second specific prize port 60, and a second general-purpose start prize port as inflow ports that open on the rolling surface 55a of the clune 55. In addition to or in place of 61, a guide port into which a game ball can flow, and a ball passage for guiding a game ball entering the guide port to the another cloon may be provided. That is, when a game ball enters the guide port, the game ball is guided from the clune 55 to the another clune as the next clune. Guidance of a game ball to the next cloon is an example of a privilege. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, in the special ball entry device 50, it is preferable that a plurality of inflow ports be opened in the rolling surface of the another clune, The privilege given by the game ball entering the opening of the opening is the privilege given by the game ball entering the entrance opening to the rolling surface 55a of the clune 55 as the previous clune. In comparison, it may be advantageous.

  The special ball entry device 50 may be provided with a ball entry sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the ball entry port 51. In such a configuration, a predetermined privilege may be given when a game ball that has entered the entrance 51 is detected by the entry sensor. The predetermined privilege is one or more of a privilege that a first special game is granted, a privilege that a second special game is granted, a privilege that a regular game is granted, and a privilege that a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. It may be a plurality of benefits.

  In the special ball-taking device 50, a plurality of inflow openings, which open to the rolling surface 55a of the clune 55, are provided in place of the non-specific winning opening 59, the second specific winning opening 60, and the second general-purpose starting winning opening 61. And a sensor for providing a predetermined privilege by detecting a game ball entering the plurality of inlets may be provided. In the present modified example, the privilege given by a game ball entering a plurality of inlets may be different privileges, or may be the same privilege at some or all of the inlets. In addition, the predetermined privilege includes a privilege that a first special game is granted, a privilege that a second special game is granted, a privilege that a regular game is granted, and a privilege that a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. It may be one or more benefits.

  -The special variable ball-entering device 30 may be provided so as to protrude forward from the game board YB, and may include a square box-shaped box member whose upper surface is open to the game area YBa. In the case of such a configuration, the special winning opening 31 is opened on the bottom surface of the box member, and the upper end portion of the box member is a closed state that covers the opening on the upper surface of the box member, or a game from the closed state toward the rear. It is preferable that a special variable member 32 operable in an open state to be buried in the board YB is formed. That is, the special variable ball-entering device 30 may be a so-called “slide-type” ball-entering device.

  The normal variable ball-entering device 40 may be provided so as to protrude forward from the game board YB, and may have a rectangular box-shaped box member whose upper surface is open to the game area YBa. In the case of such a configuration, the first specific winning opening 41 is opened on the bottom surface of the box member, and the upper end portion of the box member is closed in a state of covering the opening on the upper surface of the box member, or faces rearward from the closed state. It is preferable that a normal variable member 42 operable in an open state to be buried in the game board YB is formed. That is, the normally variable ball-entering device 40 may be a so-called “sliding-type” ball-entering device.

  -The sub control board 90 is used as a sub general control board, and a display control board for controlling the effect display device EH separately from the sub control board 90, a light emission control board for controlling the decorative lamp LA specially, and a speaker SP for control. A sound control board may be provided. A sub-control board may include such a sub general control board and a board for controlling other effects.

  The main control CPU 80a of the main control board 80 and the sub control CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called one-type and two-type mixing machine) that provides a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a probability variation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that gives a probability variation state until a fall lottery is won (falling machine), or predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) in which the probability variation state is given until the special game for the number of times is completed. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function has a specification (V-variable machine) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine of a specification in which the above-described fall machine and V-variable machine are mixed.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) The ratio at which game balls entering the entrance of the ball entry means are distributed to the first region and the ratio at which the game balls are distributed to the second region may be the same or substantially the same.

  (B) The rate at which game balls entering the entrance of the ball entry means are distributed to the third area is different from the rate allocated to the first area or the rate allocated to the second area. Good.

  (C) The third privilege may be a privilege that differs depending on a game state.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 50 ... Special ball-in device, 51 ... Ball entrance, 52 ... Guide passage, 53 ... Receiving space, 54 ... Passage member, 55 ... Clune, 55a ... Rolling surface, 56 ... Side wall, 57 ... Top plate, 58 ... Transmissive window, 59 ... Non-special winning opening, 60 ... Second specific winning opening, 61 ... Second universal drawing starting winning opening, 80 ... Main control board, 80a ... Main control CPU,

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which game balls can flow,
Ball entry means having an entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
In the ball entry means,
A receiving space for receiving a game ball entered into the entrance,
A plurality of passing areas through which game balls can pass;
A distribution unit that distributes a game ball in the reception space to any one of the plurality of passing areas,
The plurality of passing areas include a first area to which a first privilege is given by passing a game ball, a second area to which a second privilege is given by passing a game ball, and a third privilege by passing a game ball. And at least a third area to which the game machine is provided.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the distribution unit is a non-electric member. The first privilege is to give an opportunity to execute the first special symbol variation game,
The second privilege is to give an opportunity to execute a second special symbol change game,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third privilege is to give an opportunity to execute a normal symbol change game. 4. All of the first privilege, the second privilege, and the third privilege are to give an opportunity to execute a symbol changing game,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game ball received in the receiving space is distributed to any one of the first area, the second area, and the third area. . 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of passing areas include a passing area to which a benefit different from an execution trigger of a symbol change game is given as a benefit by passing of a game ball. 4.