JP2020031967A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of giving an unconventional change to an operation mode of an accessory and a storage mode of reserved balls in a jackpot game.SOLUTION: When game balls enter a first electric tulip immediately after starting opening in a final round of the first electric tulip (a point of time (a)), an end point of first time arrives before an end point of time TY. Accordingly, a first non-electric accessory starts to be opened before completion of a first normal winning game. Hereby, at a point of time of completion of a first normal winning game, a first non-electric accessory is in an open state. When game balls enter the first electric tulip immediately before completion of opening in a final round of a first normal winning game (a point of time (b)), an end point of first time TK1 becomes a point of time after an end point of the time TY. Accordingly, after completion of the first normal winning game (after completion of the time TY), the first non-electric accessory starts to be opened.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of accessories.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine having a plurality of accessories has been known. Patent Literature 1 discloses a so-called general electric-type gaming machine that includes a plurality of ordinary electric auditors, and a plurality of ordinary electric auditors are successively opened due to a game ball passing through a specific gate. Is disclosed. In the above-described gaming machine, when the game ball passes through the first starting gate, the first ordinary hit determination is performed, and when it is determined that the hit, the first ordinary electric accessory is opened. Further, when the game ball passes through the fourth starting gate, a fourth hit determination is performed, and when it is determined that the hit is determined, the fourth ordinary electric auditors product is opened. When a game ball wins in the opened first ordinary electric auditorium or the fourth ordinary electric auditorium, a second ordinary hit judgment is performed, and if it is judged as a hit, the second ordinary electric auditorium is opened. When a game ball wins in the opened second ordinary electric auditorium, a third ordinary hit judgment is performed, and when it is judged as a hit, the third ordinary electric auditorium is opened. Thereafter, the second normal winning game and a series of third normal winning games are repeatedly performed until the number of the second and third normal symbol operation pending balls becomes “0”.

JP 2009-131409 A

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, in a jackpot game in which a plurality of ordinary electric auditors are successively opened, the operation mode of the plurality of ordinary electric auditors and the manner in which the ordinary symbol actuation holding ball is stored are uniform. There is a problem that jackpot games tend to be monotonous.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving an unprecedented change to the operation mode of the accessory and the storage mode of the holding ball in a jackpot game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a passage port through which a game ball passes, a first state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and a second state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state. The first operating winning port, the second operating winning port, and the third operating winning port, which are configured to be operable, and the first operating winning port is changed to the first operating winning port due to a game ball passing through the passing port. A first operating means for controlling a first hit game to be operated from the state to the second state, and a first area and a second area which are passing areas through which a game ball winning the first operating winning opening can pass, A first winning opening that is non-electrically and mechanically operated from the first state to the second state in response to the passing of the gaming ball through the first area, and a gaming ball wins the first winning opening. A first random number obtaining means for obtaining a first random number in response to a determination execution condition A first determining means for determining, based on the first random number, whether to execute a second win game in which the second operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state; and First holding storage means for holding the execution of the determination by the first determination means based on the first random number until the result holds, and storing the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition means up to a first upper limit number And a second actuating means for executing the second hit game in accordance with a result of the determination by the first determining means; and the second state from the first state in response to a game ball passing through the second area. The state comprises a non-motorized mechanically activated second winning port, and the determination execution condition is that at least the first winning game is completed, and the inside of the first operating winning port is The said first actuating means The execution of the first win game is terminated in response to the game ball that has won the first operation winning opening while the hit game is being executed passes through at least the first area of the passing area. The first winning port is in the second state, or the first winning port is in the second state at the time when the execution of the first winning game is completed. It is characterized in that it takes a predetermined time from the winning of the operation winning opening to the passing of the passing area.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first winning port is activated in response to the game ball winning the first operating winning port passing through the first area of the passing area inside the first operating winning port. Since a predetermined time is required between the time when the game ball wins the first operation winning opening and the time when the game ball passes through the passage area, it is caused by the game ball winning the first operation winning opening during the execution of the first hit game. After the execution of the first winning game, the first winning port is activated. When the determination execution condition is satisfied with the end of the first winning game, the first determination unit performs a determination based on the first random number. For example, if the first determination means makes a determination in a state where the first random number is stored up to the first upper limit number, the number of the first random number stored by the first hold storage means is larger than the first upper limit number. Decrease by “1”. The number of the first random numbers stored by the first hold storage unit is smaller than the first upper limit number. In this state, when the game ball wins the first winning opening that is operating in the second state, the first hold storage means can increase the number of first random numbers to be stored to the first upper limit number. . Thereby, the number of times the second winning game is executed by the second operating means can be increased. In addition, the second winning port is activated in response to the game ball winning the first operating winning port passing through the second area. There are a plurality of non-motorized winning ports that can be operated in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first operating winning port. In this way, the gaming machine according to the present invention can change the operation mode of the accessory in the jackpot game. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can give an unprecedented change to the operation mode of the accessory and the storage mode of the holding ball in the jackpot game.

  The gaming machine changes the third operation winning opening from the first state to the second operating winning opening from the first state, regardless of whether the gaming ball has won the second winning opening or the second operating winning opening. A third operating means for operating in two states may be provided.

  In this case, the second operation winning opening may be activated due to the game ball winning the first operating winning opening. Further, the third operation winning opening may be activated due to a game ball winning the second operating winning opening. That is, the first winning opening, the second operating winning opening, and the third operating winning opening can be operated continuously. On the other hand, the third operation winning opening may be activated due to the game ball winning the second winning opening. Therefore, depending on which of the first winning port and the second winning port is activated due to the game ball winning to the first activated winning port, the subsequent linked mode of the activated winning port changes. Also, the more the activated winning prize is linked, the higher the profit of the player is likely to be. The gaming machine attracts the player's attention as to which of the first winning opening and the second winning opening operates, and can enhance the interest of the jackpot game.

  In the gaming machine, a game ball has won a fourth operation winning opening configured to be mutually operable in the first state and the second state, and any of the second winning opening and the second operating winning opening. Also in this case, the second random number obtaining means for obtaining a second random number in response to the winning, and the third operating winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state according to establishment of the determination execution condition. A third determining means for determining whether to execute the third winning game based on the second random number, and a third obtaining a third random number triggered by a game ball winning the third operation winning opening. Random number obtaining means, and, in accordance with the establishment of the determination execution condition, whether to execute a fourth winning game for operating the fourth operation winning opening from the first state to the second state, based on the third random number A third determining means for determining A fourth operating means for executing the fourth hitting game in accordance with the fixed result, wherein the third operating means executes the third hitting game in accordance with a determination result by the second determining means. Is also good.

  In this case, when the first winning opening is activated and a game ball wins in the first winning opening, the second operating winning opening, the third operating winning opening, and the fourth operating winning opening may be linked. When the second winning opening is activated and a game ball wins in the second winning opening, the third operating winning opening and the fourth operating winning opening may be linked. In this way, depending on whether the game ball that has won the first operation winning opening passes through either the first area or the second area, the operating winning opening that is interlocked after the operation of the first winning opening or the second winning opening. The numbers change. Therefore, the gaming machine can make the player interested in which of the first winning port and the second winning port operates. Further, in the case where the game ball that has won the first operation winning port in the first winning game has passed at least the first area, the determination by the first determining means is performed after the end of the first winning game, The winning opening is activated. For this reason, the gaming machine stores the storage of the first random number, which has been reduced by the determination by the first determination means after the end of the first winning game, in the first winning port operated after the end of the first winning game. Can be increased to the upper limit number by winning.

  The inside of the first operation winning opening, the time required for a game ball to pass through the first region after winning the first operation winning opening, and a game ball winning the first operation winning opening. And the time required to pass through the second area may be different.

  In this case, the time required for the game ball to pass through the passage opening after winning the first operation winning opening differs between the first passage opening and the second passage opening. Therefore, the gaming machine determines whether the first winning port is in the second state after the execution of the first winning game or the ratio of the first winning port in the second state at the end of the execution of the first winning game, The second winning port may be in the second state after the execution of the game, or the rate at which the second winning port is in the second state at the end of the execution of the first winning game may be different. Thereby, the gaming machine can make the frequency of winning of the game balls after the execution of the first normal winning game differ between the first winning port and the second winning port. Therefore, the gaming machine attracts the player's attention as to which of the first winning opening and the second winning opening is activated after the gaming ball wins the first operating winning opening, and the entertainment of the jackpot game is improved. Can be achieved.

It is a front view of pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a distribution channel 19. It is explanatory drawing explaining the interlocking | coupling of the 1st electric chew 12, the distribution channel 19, the 1st non-motorized accessory 17, and the 2nd non-motorized accessory 18. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an electric-chu opening pattern of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 and an operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st normal winning relationship information storage area of RAM52. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary symbol determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a first variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. 5 is a flowchart of a main process performed in a main board 41. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flow chart of the second ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the third ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of a 3rd normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the fourth normal symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation of the electric chew etc. during the big hit game when the first normal hit game is performed in the first pattern P1. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between time TY and first time TK1 when a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 at the last opening of the first pattern P1. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation of the electric chew etc. during the big hit game in the case where the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between time TY and second time TK2 when a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 at the last opening of the second pattern P2. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation of the electric chew etc. during the big hit game in the case where the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation of the electric chew etc. during the big hit game in the case where the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 which is a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are referred to as the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively. The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called general electric winning type game machine that performs a jackpot game by successively operating a plurality of common electric combinations.

  The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main body frame 29 to which the game board 2 can be attached and detached. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2). The game board 2 mounted on the main body frame 29 is arranged on an upper portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is held between a main body frame 29 and a front frame 291 mounted on the front side of the main body frame 29. The front frame 291 holds a transparent glass plate and protects the front of the game board 2.

  An upper plate 5 is provided at a lower portion of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 6) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by a player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a firing handle 7 for adjusting the firing of the game ball is provided. The firing handle 7 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the firing handle 7 to perform a firing operation, the game ball launching device has an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 7. A game ball is fired by 37. An illumination member 35 is provided so as to surround the glass plate of the front frame 291. The illumination member 35 can be turned on or off according to the progress of the game. Speakers 48 are provided at both upper corners of the front frame 291.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. In the approximate center of the game area 4, a center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided. The game ball fired by the game ball launching device 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. Gaming balls fired with a firing intensity lower than the predetermined intensity flow down the left side of the center decoration 8, and game balls fired with a firing intensity higher than the predetermined intensity flow down the right side of the center decoration 8. Hereinafter, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as “left hit”, and firing a game ball so as to flow down the right side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as “right hit”.

  The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28 and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially at the center of the upper part of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers and characters. The display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect symbol that is an effect symbol for notifying the player of the result of the normal hit determination. The pachinko machine 1 displays a symbol variation that varies a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect symbols, and then executes a notification effect for confirming and displaying a combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the normal hit determination. The result of the ordinary hit determination is notified to the player. In the present embodiment, a result of a first ordinary hit determination described later is notified by a notification effect.

  A gate 11 through which a game ball can pass is provided substantially below the center of the center decoration 8. In the gaming area 4 of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of electric tulips (hereinafter referred to as "electric chus") are provided as so-called ordinary electric accessories (accessories for changing the size of the entrance of a winning port to perform a normal winning game). ) Is provided. The first electric tuy 12 is provided diagonally above and to the right of the display screen 28.

  The first electric tube 12 includes an opening / closing member 121 that is electrically opened and closed by a first electric tube solenoid 64 (see FIG. 6). The opening / closing member 121 is a substantially flat member having a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction and extending in the front-rear direction. The opening / closing member 121 obstructs the winning of the game ball to the first electric chew 12 by covering the entrance of the first electric chew 12 from above in the closed state, and slides rearward in the open state to slide the first electric chew 12. Is opened to allow the game balls to enter the first electric chew 12. When the open / close member 121 shifts to the open state in a state where the game ball rides on the upper side of the open / close member 121 in the closed state, the game ball falls from above the open / close member 121 toward the entrance of the first electric chew 12. As a result, the game ball wins the first electric chew 12. Therefore, when the opening and closing member 121 shifts from the closed state to the open state with the game ball riding on the upper side of the opening and closing member 121, even if the opening time of the opening and closing member 121 is relatively short, the first electronic A game ball can win the chew 12. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the first electric chew 12 only in the open state where the opening / closing member 121 is opened. The first electric chew 12 can win a game ball even in a closed state where the opening / closing member 121 is closed, and when the opening / closing member 121 is opened, the game ball can win more easily than in the closed state. It may be a configuration.

  A first non-motorized accessory 17 is provided diagonally below and to the left of the first electric chew 12. The first non-motorized accessory 17 is configured as a winning port related to the second type non-motorized accessory. The second type non-motorized character is a character other than a motorized character (a character that is operated by electric power), and a game ball wins a specific prize port other than the prize port or a specific gate. It is an accessory that operates when passing. That is, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-motorized accessory 17 is not opened and closed electrically by a solenoid or the like, but is opened and closed mechanically. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the first non-motorized accessory 17 only in the open state where the opening / closing member 171 is opened. Note that the first non-motorized accessory 17 can win a game ball even in a closed state in which the opening / closing member 171 is closed, and the game ball can win more easily than in the closed state when the opening / closing member 171 is opened. May be adopted.

  A second non-motorized accessory 18 is provided diagonally above and to the right of the first non-motorized accessory 17. The second non-motorized accessory 18 is also configured as a winning port related to the second type non-motorized accessory. Therefore, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is mechanically opened / closed. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the second non-motorized accessory 18 only in the open state where the opening / closing member 181 is opened. The second non-motorized accessory 18 can win a game ball even in the closed state where the opening / closing member 181 is closed, and when the opening / closing member 181 is opened, the game ball can win more easily than in the closed state. May be adopted.

  A distribution channel 19 is provided at a position between the first electric chew 12 and the first non-motorized accessory 17 and the second non-motorized accessory 18 in the vertical direction. The distribution flow path 19 is a flow path through which only game balls that have won the first electric chew 12 can pass, and is provided on the rear side with respect to the front side of the game board 2.

  A second electric chew 13 is provided diagonally below and to the right of the first non-motorized accessory 17. The second electric tube 13 includes an opening / closing member 131 that is electrically opened and closed by a second electric tube solenoid 65 (see FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the second electric chew 13 only when the opening / closing member 131 is in the open state where the opening / closing member 131 is opened. A third electric chew 14 is provided diagonally below and below the second electric chew 13. The third electric tube 14 includes an opening / closing member 141 that is electrically opened and closed by a third electric tube solenoid 66 (see FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the third electric chew 14 only in the open state where the opening / closing member 141 is opened. A fourth electric chew 15 is provided diagonally below and below the third electric chew 14. The fourth electric tuner 15 includes an opening / closing member 151 that is electrically opened and closed by a fourth electric Chu solenoid 65 (see FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the fourth electric chew 15 only in the open state where the opening / closing member 151 is opened. Note that the second electric chew 13, the third electric chew 14, and the fourth electric chew 15 are capable of winning game balls even in the closed state where the opening and closing members 131, 141, and 151 are closed. The configuration may be such that when the game balls are opened, the game balls can be more easily won than in the closed state.

  Hereinafter, the first electric chew 12, the second electric chew 13, the third electric chew 14, and the fourth electric chew 15 are simply referred to as an electric chew. In addition, when the first non-motorized character 17 and the second non-motorized character 18 are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as non-motorized character. In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an out port 20, various illumination members, winning ports, windmills, game nails, and the like. The out port 20 is provided at a lower portion of the game board 2. Of the game balls flowing down the game area 4, the game balls flowing down to the lower part of the game area 4 without winning any of the electric chute, the non-motorized character and the other prize ports pass through the out port 20, It is discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

  In addition, since each game member is disposed in the game area 4 as described above, a left-hit game ball passes through the gate 11 more easily than a right-hit game ball. In addition, the right-played game ball is larger than the left-played game ball in the first electric chew 12, the second electric chew 13, the third electric chew 14, the fourth electric chew 15, and the first non-motorized accessory 17. , It is easy to win the second non-motorized character 18. The left-played game ball wins the first electric chew 12, the second electric chew 13, the third electric chew 14, the fourth electric chew 15, the first non-motorized accessory 17, and the second non-motorized accessory 18. It is difficult. Therefore, the player advances the game by right-handing during a jackpot game described later, and otherwise proceeds by left-handing.

  At the lower right of the game board 2, a symbol display section 24 is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first ordinary symbol display unit, a second ordinary symbol display unit, a third ordinary symbol display unit, a fourth ordinary symbol display unit, a first ordinary symbol memory number display LED, and a second ordinary symbol memory number display. An LED, a third ordinary symbol storage number display LED, and a fourth ordinary symbol storage number display LED are provided. The first to fourth ordinary symbol display sections each include one to a plurality of LEDs or seven-segment LEDs, and display first to fourth ordinary symbols indicating the results of the first to fourth ordinary hit determinations by turning on and off the LEDs. Displayed by turning off the light. The first to fourth normal symbol storage number display LEDs display the number of game balls for which the results of the first to fourth normal hit determinations have not yet been displayed (so-called “number of reserved balls”).

  There is a certain limit on the number of electric chutes that are usually electric accessories, from the viewpoint of gambling and the like. The pachinko machine 1 configures the first non-motorized character 17 and the second non-motorized character 18 as a winning port related to the second type non-motorized character. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can be provided with the first non-motorized character 17 and the second non-motorized character 18 in addition to the electric chew, regardless of the limitation of the number of the normally mounted motorized characters. In this manner, the pachinko machine 1 realizes a novel game specification equipped with many accessories without being bound by various restrictions.

  The detailed configuration of the distribution channel 19 will be described with reference to FIG. The distribution channel 19 includes a channel 191 through which game balls can flow. Although not shown, the upper end of the channel 191 communicates with the inside of the first electric tube 12. The flow path 191 is branched into a first flow path 191A and a second flow path 191B at a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction. The first flow path 191A extends obliquely downward left from the branch point of the flow path 191 and then extends downward. On the lower wall of the portion of the first flow path 191A that extends diagonally downward and left from the branch point, a suppression portion 198 having a plurality of protrusions that can suppress the momentum of the game ball flowing through the first flow path 191A is provided. .

  The second flow path 191B extends from the branch point of the flow path 191 in the up-down direction, and then extends obliquely downward and left below the first flow path 191A, and then extends downward. A suppression section 199 similar to the suppression section 198 is provided on a lower wall of a portion of the second flow path 191B that extends obliquely downward to the left. At the lower end of the first flow path 191A, a first passage area 192 is provided. At the lower end of the second flow path 191B, a second passage area 193 is provided. The first passage area 192 and the second passage area 193 are areas formed so that game balls can pass therethrough.

  A distribution shutter 195 is provided at a branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B. The distribution shutter 195 is a substantially flat member that is configured to be swingable about a branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B, and is electrically operated by the distribution shutter solenoid 69 (see FIG. 6). Is activated. When arranged at the first position D1, the distribution shutter 195 restricts the passage of the game ball to the second flow path 191B, and allows the game ball to pass to the first flow path 191A. It leads to the first passage area 192. The first position D1 is a position where the distribution shutter 195 is at the origin position. When arranged at the second position D2, the distribution shutter 195 restricts the passage of the game ball to the first channel 191A, and allows the game ball to pass to the second channel 191B. It leads to the second passage area 193. That is, the distribution shutter 195 distributes whether the game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 passes through the first passage area 192 or the second passage area 193.

  Behind the first passage area 192, a first operating mechanism (not shown) is provided. The first operating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192, the first operating mechanism is operated (for example, the hook is released), and the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-motorized accessory 17 is opened. That is, the first passage area 192 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the first non-motorized accessory 17 according to the second type non-motorized accessory. The game balls that have passed through the first passage area 192 are then discharged to the outside of the distribution channel 19.

  The opening / closing member 171 of the first non-motorized accessory 17 is provided with a first closing mechanism (not shown). The first closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of game balls is won in the first non-electrically driven accessory 17, the first closing mechanism is activated (for example, the gear is rotated), and the first non-electrically driven accessory is activated. The 17 opening / closing members 171 are closed. As described above, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-motorized accessory 17 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

  Behind the second passage area 193, a second operation mechanism (not shown) is provided. The second operating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second operating mechanism is operated (for example, the hook is released), and the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened. That is, the second passage area 193 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the second non-motorized accessory 18 according to the second type non-motorized accessory. The game ball that has passed through the second passage area 193 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution channel 19.

  The opening / closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is provided with a second closing mechanism (not shown). The second closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of game balls is won in the second non-motorized accessory 18, the second closing mechanism is operated (for example, the gear is rotated), and the second non-motorized accessory is activated. The 18 opening / closing members 181 are closed. In this way, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

  It takes from the time the game ball wins to the first electric chew 12 to the time the game ball flows down the first flow path 191A and passes through the first passage area 192 with the distribution shutter 195 at the first position D1. The average time is defined as a first time TK1. After the game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 and before the game ball flows down the second flow path 191B and passes through the second passage area 193 with the distribution shutter 195 in the second position D2. This average time is defined as a second time TK2. The length of the second flow path 191B is longer than the first flow path 191A. Further, the length of the suppression portion 198 provided in the first flow path 191A is longer than the length of the suppression portion 199 provided in the second flow path 191B. For this reason, the second time TK2 is longer than the first time TK1. In the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is approximately 1.7 seconds, and the second time TK2 is approximately 1.8 seconds.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the interlocking of the first electric chew 12, the distribution channel 19, the first non-motorized accessory 17, and the second non-motorized accessory 18 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the opening and closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is opened, a game ball can enter the first electric chew 12. In (A), it is assumed that one game ball has won the first electric chew 12.

  As shown in (B), when the distribution shutter 195 is disposed at the first position D1 (see FIG. 3), the game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 flows down the first flow path 191A, It passes through the one passage area 192. Thereby, the first operating mechanism is operated, and the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. Note that the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is closed after performing opening based on a predetermined opening pattern.

  Next, as shown in (C), when the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-motorized accessory 17 is opened, the game ball can enter the first non-motorized accessory 17. In (C), it is assumed that one game ball has won the opened first non-motor-operated accessory 17. Thereby, as shown in (D), the first closing mechanism is operated, and the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is brought into the closed state.

  On the other hand, as shown in (E), when the distribution shutter 195 is located at the second position D2 (see FIG. 3), the game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 has flowed down the second flow path 191B. After that, it passes through the second passage area 193. Thereby, the second operating mechanism is operated, and the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened. Note that the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is closed after performing opening based on a predetermined opening pattern.

  Next, as shown in (F), when the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened, the game ball can enter the second non-motorized accessory 18. After ending the operation, the distribution shutter 195 returns to the first position D1, which is the origin position. In (F), it is assumed that one game ball wins in the opened second non-motor-operated accessory 18. Thereby, as shown in (D), the second closing mechanism is operated, and the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is brought into the closed state.

  With reference to FIG. 5, an opening pattern of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 and an operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195 will be described. The opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 opens and closes the normal hit game when the game ball passes through the gate 11 and the first normal hit determination determines that the first normal hit is achieved. Do. A normal hit game in which the first electric chew 12 is opened according to the result of the first normal hit determination is referred to as a first normal hit game.

  The opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 12 relating to the first normal winning game is performed in any one of the first pattern P1 and the second pattern P2. In the first pattern P1, first, the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is kept open from the time T0 until the time TA elapses. In the present embodiment, the time TA is 0.250 seconds. At time T2 when time TA has elapsed from time T0, the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is closed. Thereafter, the closed state of the opening / closing member 121 continues for about 4 seconds, and at time T3, the first opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 ends. Therefore, one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 in the first pattern P1 is performed over the time TB from the time T0 to the time T3. In the present embodiment, the time TB is about 4.3 seconds.

  When the first opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is completed, the second opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed from time T3 to time T5. The second to fourth opening / closing operations of the opening / closing member 121 are also configured by an open state at time TA and a closed state for about 4 seconds. The fifth opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 includes an open state at time TA and a closed state at time TY. In the time TY, after the game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 when the opening / closing member 121 is finally opened, the game ball passes through the branch point of the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19, and is distributed by the distribution shutter 195. The time is set to be slightly longer than the time required to be distributed to 191A or the second flow path 191B. The time TY is a so-called ball throwing time in the first electric chew 12. In the present embodiment, the time TY is about 1.6 seconds.

  In the first normal winning game based on the first pattern P1, the opening and closing operations of the first electric chew 12 up to five times predetermined by the first pattern P1 are completed, or a predetermined number (the present execution In the embodiment, the game is performed until eight game balls are won. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that one game ball wins the first electric chew 12 in one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121. When the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed five times, the normal winning game in the first pattern P1 is performed from time T0 to time T11. In the present embodiment, the time from time T0 to time T11 is about 19.05 seconds. The time from time T0 to time T11 is the same as time TD described later.

  On the other hand, in the second pattern P2, first, the opening and closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is kept in an open state from time T0 until time TC elapses. In the present embodiment, the time TC is 0.040 seconds. Since the opening and closing member 121 is opened for a very short time TC, there is a high possibility that a game ball will not win the first electric chew 12. Thereafter, the opening / closing member 121 is closed for about 19 seconds from time T1 to time T11. Next, from time T11 to time T21, the same opening and closing operation as the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 121 in the first pattern P1 is performed five times. The time from the time point T11 to the time point T21 is the time TD as in the first pattern P1.

  If eight game balls are won in the first electric chew 12 before the predetermined number of opening / closing operations are completed for each opening pattern, the opening / closing operation in each opening pattern is in the middle. However, after the opening of the opening / closing member 121 is completed, the first normal hitting game is ended through the closed state of the time TY corresponding to the ball throwing time. The predetermined number for closing the first electric chew 12 may be any number other than eight.

  The distribution shutter 195 operates in a predetermined distribution shutter operation pattern. Before the operation is started, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2. The operation of the distribution shutter 195 according to the distribution shutter operation pattern is started at time T0, which is the start time of the normal winning game of the first electric chew 12. In the distribution shutter operation pattern, the distribution shutter 195 moves from the second position D2 and is arranged at the first position D1 until the time TD elapses from the time T0 which is the start time of the normal winning game. In the present embodiment, the time TC is approximately 19.05 seconds. Thereafter, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2. Therefore, in the first pattern P1, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 from the start time to the end time of the first normal winning game (from time T0 to time T11). In the second pattern P2, the distribution shutter 195 is disposed at the first position D1 during the first half time TD of the first normal winning game, and during the second half time TD (between time T11 and time T21). ), The distribution shutter 195 is disposed at the second position D2.

  Therefore, in the first pattern P1, in the five opening / closing operations of the opening / closing member 121 performed between the time T0 and the time T11, the first electric chew 12 wins and flows down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19. Almost all of the game balls are guided to the first flow path 191A and pass through the first passage area 192. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192, the first operating mechanism is operated, and the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. Therefore, in the first normal winning game in the first pattern P1, when a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-motorized accessory 17 is mainly opened and the second non-motorized accessory 17 is opened. It is rare that the opening / closing member 181 of the electric accessory 18 is opened.

  In the second pattern P2, in the five opening / closing operations of the opening / closing member 121 performed from the time T11 to the time T21, the first electric chew 12 is won and flows down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19. Almost all of the gaming balls are guided to the second flow path 191B and pass through the first passage area 192. Note that when the opening / closing member 121 is opened at the time TC immediately after the start of the first normal winning game of the second pattern P2, there is a high possibility that the game ball does not win the first electric chew 12. Therefore, in the first normal winning game in the second pattern P2, when the game ball wins in the first electric chew 12, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is mainly opened and the first non-motorized accessory 18 is opened. It is rare that the opening / closing member 171 of the electric accessory 17 is opened.

  An example of the flow of the jackpot game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko machine 1, a game in which a plurality of electric chews and non-motorized characters are continuously opened when the first normal winning game is performed is referred to as a big hit game. Note that, in a state where the jackpot game has not been performed, the jackpot game started when the first normal hit determination is determined to be the first normal hit is also referred to as an “initial hit game”. Hereinafter, the flow of the first-hit game will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the jackpot game is not being executed, the game proceeds with left-handed play. The gate 11 functions as an operation gate of the first ordinary symbol. When the left-hit game ball passes through the gate 11, the first normal hit determination is performed. In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of being determined as a hit by the first normal hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “first normal hit probability”) is about 1/60. Hereinafter, what is determined as a hit by the first normal hit determination is also referred to as “first normal hit”. The first ordinary hit probability may be a probability other than the above. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number of first reserved balls) for which a random number can be stored for the game balls that have passed through the gate 11 and the first normal hit determination is retained is “4”.

  When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display section of the symbol display section 24 starts to change. The notification effect is performed by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, the illumination member, and the like in synchronization with the change of the first ordinary symbol. Of the fluctuations of the ordinary symbols, the fluctuation in which the symbol indicating the hit is definitely displayed is referred to as the hit fluctuation, and the fluctuation in which the symbol indicating the loss is definitely displayed is referred to as the loss fluctuation. If it is determined by the first normal hit determination that the first normal hit is detected, the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 opens the electric chew of either the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2 after the fluctuation of the hit. The first normal winning game opened in the pattern is executed. When a game ball wins in the opened first electric chew 12, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out according to the number of game balls won. When the first normal winning game is started, the player proceeds rightward in subsequent games to cause the first electric chew 12 to win a game ball. Note that the first ordinary symbol does not change while the first ordinary winning game is being executed.

  The game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 opened in the first normal winning game flows down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). When the first normal winning game is performed in the first pattern P1, most of the game balls flowing down the flow path 191 are distributed by the distribution shutter 195 disposed at the first position D1 (see FIG. 3). To pass through the first passage area 192. The opening and closing member 171 of the first non-motorized accessory 17 is opened by the operation of the first operating mechanism when the game ball passes through the first passage area 192. When one game ball wins in the opened first non-motorized accessory 17, the opening and closing member 171 is closed by the operation of the first closing mechanism.

  The first non-motorized accessory 17 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is also an operating opening of a third ordinary symbol. Therefore, the third ordinary hit determination is performed when the game ball wins in the first non-motorized accessory 17. In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of being determined as a hit by the third normal hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “third normal hit probability”) is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as a hit by the third normal hit determination is also referred to as “third normal hit”. Note that the third ordinary hit probability may be less than 100%. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number of third reserved balls) for which the third non-permanent hit determination can be reserved and a random number can be stored for the gaming balls that have won the first non-motorized accessory 17 is “ 4 ".

  When the third ordinary hit determination is performed, the third ordinary symbol displayed on the third ordinary symbol display section of the symbol display section 24 starts to change. When the result of the third normal hit determination is the third normal hit, a third normal hit game in which the third electric chew 14 is opened is executed after the end of the fluctuation of the third normal symbol. The third electric chew 14 is opened after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary hit is definitely displayed. When a game ball wins in the opened third electric chew 14, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out in accordance with the number of the won game balls. The third electric chew 14 once opened is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter, referred to as “third opening time”) elapses and one of the conditions for winning four game balls is satisfied. . The third ordinary symbol does not change while the third ordinary winning game is being executed.

  The third electric chew 14 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is also an operating opening of a fourth ordinary symbol. Therefore, the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed when the game ball wins in the third electric chew 14. The probability of being determined as a hit by the fourth normal hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “fourth normal hit probability”) is 100%. However, what is determined as a hit by the fourth normal hit determination is also referred to as “fourth normal hit”. Note that the fourth ordinary winning probability may be a probability of less than 100%. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number of fourth reserved balls) for which the fourth ordinary hit determination can be reserved and a random number can be stored for the gaming balls that have won the third electric chew 14 is “4”. It is.

  When the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display section of the symbol display section 24 starts to change. When the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit, a fourth normal hit game in which the fourth electric chew 15 is opened is executed after the end of the fourth normal symbol hit change. The fourth electric chew 15 is opened after the fourth normal symbol indicating the fourth normal hit is definitely displayed. When a game ball wins in the opened fourth electric chew 15, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out in accordance with the number of the won game balls. The fourth electric chew 15 once opened is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter, referred to as “fourth opening time”) elapses and one of the conditions for winning the seven game balls is satisfied. . While the fourth normal winning game is being executed, the fourth normal symbol does not change. As described above, in the jackpot game started in the first normal win game by the first pattern P1, the first electric chew 12, the first non-motorized accessory 17, the third electric chew 14, and the fourth electric chew 15 are interlocked. I do.

  On the other hand, when the first normal winning game is performed in the second pattern P2, most of the game balls flowing down the flow path 191 are set to the second position by the distribution shutter 195 arranged at the second position D2 (see FIG. 3). It is guided to the flow path 191B and passes through the second passage area 193. The opening and closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened by the operation of the second operating mechanism when the game ball passes through the second passage area 193. When one game ball wins in the opened second non-motorized accessory 18, the opening and closing member 181 is closed by the operation of the second closing mechanism.

  The second non-motorized accessory 18 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is also an operating opening of a second ordinary symbol. Therefore, the second ordinary hit determination is performed triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second non-motorized accessory 18. In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of being determined as a hit by the second normal hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “second normal hit probability”) is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as a hit by the second normal hit determination is also referred to as “second normal hit”. Note that the second ordinary hit probability may be a probability of less than 100%. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number of second reserved balls) for which the second ordinary hit determination can be reserved and a random number can be stored for the gaming balls that have won the second non-motor-driven accessory 18 is “ 4 ".

  When the second ordinary hit determination is performed, the second ordinary symbol displayed on the second ordinary symbol display section of the symbol display section 24 starts to change. When the result of the second normal hit determination is the second normal hit, a second normal hit game in which the second electric chew 13 is opened is executed after the end of the second normal symbol hit change. The second electric chew 13 is opened after the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary hit is definitely displayed. When a game ball wins in the opened second electric chew 13, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out in accordance with the number of the winning game balls. Once opened, the second electric chew 13 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter, referred to as “second opening time”) elapses and one of the conditions for winning four game balls is satisfied. . While the second normal winning game is being executed, the second normal symbol does not change.

  The second electric chew 13 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is also an operating port of a third ordinary symbol together with the first non-motorized accessory 17. Therefore, the third ordinary hit determination is performed when the game ball wins in the second electric chew 13. In the third ordinary hit determination performed upon a winning of a game ball to the second electric chew 13, similarly to the third normal winning determination performed upon a winning of a gaming ball to the first non-electrically-controlled item 17, The third ordinary hit probability is determined as the third ordinary hit. Thereafter, when it is determined by the third normal hit determination that the third normal hit, the third normal symbol fluctuates, after which the third electric chew 14 is opened to perform a third normal hit game. The fourth normal hit determination is performed when the game ball wins the third electric chew 14 opened in the third normal hit game. When it is determined by the fourth normal hit determination that the fourth normal hit is made, the fourth normal symbol fluctuates and then a fourth normal hit game in which the fourth electric chew 15 is opened is performed.

  As described above, in the jackpot game started in the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2, the first electric chew 12, the second non-motorized accessory 18, the second electric chew 13, the third electric chew 14, and the The Shiden Chu 15 is linked. The number of electric chues and non-motorized accessories that are interlocked with the first normal winning game according to the second pattern P2 as an opportunity is greater than the number of electric chues and non-motorized accessories that are interlocked with the first normal winning game according to the first pattern P1. . Although the details will be described later, the number of times the electric chew and the non-motorized accessory are opened in the big hit game started with the first normal hit game by the second pattern P2 is determined by the first normal hit game by the first pattern P1. Is greater than the number of times the electric chute and the non-electric accessory are opened in the jackpot game started with the opportunity. Therefore, the number of prize balls paid out by the jackpot game started by the first normal hit game by the second pattern P2 is paid out by the big hit game started by the first normal hit game of the first pattern P1. More than the number of prize balls. In other words, the jackpot game started with the first normal win game according to the second pattern P2 is more advantageous to the player than the big hit game started with the first normal win game according to the first pattern P1.

  The pachinko machine 1 determines, for each of the plurality of ordinary symbols, a variation priority that indicates an order of variation that takes precedence over other ordinary symbols. In this case, in the big hit game, since the ordinary hit determination is performed in the order according to the change priority, a plurality of electric chews can operate in the order according to the change priority. For this reason, for example, even if the game ball does not win in the electric chew that functions as an operating port of a normal symbol, or if it is determined that the normal hit determination triggered by winning of the electric chew is a loss, the big hit game Is difficult to delay. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can link the electric chutes in the order intended by the designer without designing the fluctuation time in consideration of the opening time of the electric chutes for the ordinary symbols for which the fluctuation priorities are determined. . Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can be designed such that the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is any time shorter than the time in consideration of the opening time of the electric chew and the like. As a result, the design burden of the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is reduced.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 includes a main board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, an external terminal board 55, a power supply board 42, and a game ball launching device. 37 mainly.

  The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processing, a RAM 52 for temporarily storing data, and a ROM 53 for storing a control program and the like. The random number generation circuit 56 and the interruption signal generation circuit 57 are connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The random number generation circuit 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range. The interrupt signal generation circuit 57 generates an interrupt signal each time a clock signal is input from a clock circuit (not shown) that outputs a clock signal of a constant frequency. The main board 41 executes a main process of a main control program described later every time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57.

  The main board 41 is connected to a sub control board 58, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, an external terminal board 55, and a gate switch 61 via an I / O interface 54. The sub-control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9, and the speakers 48. The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects according to the command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the illumination board 31. The illuminated board 31 has, for example, LEDs mounted thereon, and is provided inside the above-described various illuminated members. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emitting operation and the like of the electric decoration board 31 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431 and the like, and controls display on the display screen 28 according to a command transmitted from the sub-control board 58.

  The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41, and causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

  The relay board 47 includes a first electric chute solenoid 64, a second electric chute solenoid 65, a third electric chute solenoid 66, a fourth electric chute solenoid 67, a distribution shutter solenoid 69, a first electric chute switch 71, and a second electric chute switch. It is connected to the switch 72, the third electric Chu switch 73, the fourth electric Chu switch 74, the first non-electric accessory switch 76, the second non-electric accessory switch 77, and the symbol display unit 24.

  The first electric chew solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening and closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 during the first normal winning game. The second electric chute solenoid 65 opens and closes the opening and closing member 131 of the second electric chute 13 during the second normal win game. The third electric chute solenoid 66 opens and closes the opening / closing member 141 of the third electric chute 14 during the third normal winning game. The fourth electric chute solenoid 67 opens and closes the opening / closing member 151 of the fourth electric chew 15 during the fourth normal winning game. The distribution shutter solenoid 69 operates the distribution shutter 195 to one of the first position D1 and the second position D2.

  The first electric chew switch 71 is provided on the first electric chew 12 and detects winning of a game ball to the first electric chew 12. The second electric chew switch 72 is provided on the second electric chew 13 and detects a winning of a game ball to the second electric chew 13. The third electric chew switch 73 is provided on the third electric chew 14 and detects a winning of a game ball to the third electric chew 14. The fourth power chew switch 74 is provided in the fourth power chew 15 and detects a winning of a game ball to the fourth power chew 15. The first non-motorized accessory switch 76 is provided on the first non-motorized accessory 17 and detects a winning of a game ball to the first non-motorized accessory 17. The second non-motorized accessory switch 77 is provided on the second non-motorized accessory 18 and detects a winning of a game ball to the second non-motorized accessory 18.

  The external terminal plate 55 outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (a so-called hall computer, not shown) for controlling the gaming machine installed in the pachinko hall in a contact manner. The gate switch 61 is provided in the gate 11 and detects passage of a game ball to the gate 11.

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

  With reference to FIG. 7, a description will be given of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52. The first ordinary winning relationship information storage area is used in a first ordinary symbol processing (see FIGS. 11 and 12) of a main processing described later. A plurality of storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of first reserved balls ("4" in the present embodiment) are provided in the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area. In the present embodiment, No. 1 is stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. No. 1 to No. 4, four storage areas are provided. If the number of first reserved balls is less than 4 (0 to 3) when the game balls pass through the gate 11, random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number.

  The first reserved ball count is the number of random numbers stored in a state where execution of the first normal hit determination is suspended among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have passed through the gate 11. The CPU 51 shifts the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not been processed yet to the first determination area (not shown). The first determination area is a storage area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for performing the first normal hit determination. The CPU 51 performs various processes such as a first normal hit determination on the random number shifted to the first determination area. When the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number is shifted to the first determination area, the random number stored below the next number is shifted to the storage area with the next smaller number. Thereafter, the random numbers stored in the storage area with the smallest number are sequentially shifted to the first determination area, and the processing such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. The random number in the first determination area is deleted after the processing such as the first normal hit determination is completed.

  In each storage area, a first hit random number field in which the value of the first normal hit determination counter is stored, a first symbol determination random number field in which a hit of the first normal symbol determination counter is stored, and a first variation pattern determination counter Is provided in a first variation pattern determination random number column in which the value of the first variation pattern is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 11, the random number generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time is latched by the hardware circuit and stored in each column. The first hit random number is used for the first normal hit determination. The first symbol determination random number is used to determine a first ordinary symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating a variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. Various random numbers acquired together with the first hit random number and stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area are collectively referred to as a first random number.

  The RAM 52 is provided with a second normal hit relation information storage area, a third normal hit relation information storage area, and a fourth normal hit relation information area. The second common hit relation information storage area, the third common hit relation information storage area, and the fourth common hit relation information area are configured similarly to the first common hit relation information storage area. When the game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18, the random number generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time is latched by the hardware circuit, and each of the random hitting relationship information storage areas is stored. Column. When a game ball wins in the first non-motorized accessory 17 or the second electric chew 13, the random number generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time is latched by the hardware circuit, and the third normal winning It is stored in each column of the related information storage area. When the game ball wins in the third electric chew 14, the random number generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time is latched by the hardware circuit, and is stored in each column of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area. It is memorized.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation times of the second to fourth ordinary symbols are each set to a fixed time (2.0 seconds). In such a case, the second to fourth variation pattern determination random number columns may not be provided in the second to fourth ordinary winning relationship information storage areas. Various types of information obtained along with the second random number, the third random number, and the fourth random number and stored in the second common hit relation information storage area, the third common hit relation information storage area, and the fourth normal hit relation information storage area. The random numbers are collectively referred to as a second random number, a third random number, and a fourth random number, respectively.

  The first ordinary symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 determines the first ordinary symbol indicating that the result of the first ordinary hit determination is a win by referring to the first ordinary symbol determination table. In the present embodiment, the first ordinary symbol includes two types of ordinary winning types, “first ordinary winning A” and “first ordinary winning B”. The normal hit type is a type of a normal symbol indicating that the result of the normal hit determination is a hit.

  In the first ordinary symbol determination table, the value (0 to 99) of the first symbol determination random number is associated with each of the ordinary winning types. The ratio of the normal winning type of the first ordinary symbol is determined according to the value of the first symbol determining random number. As for the ratio of the ordinary hit type, "first ordinary hit A" is 33%, and "first ordinary hit B" is 67%.

  The first ordinary symbol determination table defines which of the electric chew opening patterns in the first ordinary winning game is defined according to the ordinary winning type. The first pattern P1 is associated with the normal hit type of “first normal hit A”. The second pattern P2 is associated with the normal hit type of “first normal hit B”. Therefore, when it is determined by the first normal hit determination that the winning is a hit, when the normal hit type of “first normal hit A” is determined, the first normal hit game is executed in the first pattern P1. If it is determined by the first normal hit determination that the hit is a win, and the normal hit type of “first normal hit B” is determined, the first normal hit game is executed in the second pattern P2. Therefore, when it is determined by the first ordinary hit determination that the winning is a winning, the first ordinary winning game by the first pattern P1 is 33% and the first ordinary winning game by the second pattern P2 is 67%. , Respectively. In addition, the ratio of the "first ordinary hit A" and the "first ordinary hit B" can be arbitrarily changed.

  Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores second to fourth ordinary symbol determination tables. The pachinko machine 1 determines the second to fourth ordinary symbols indicating that the result of the second to fourth ordinary hit determination is a win by referring to the second to fourth ordinary symbol determination tables. The pachinko machine 1 may determine a predetermined winning symbol or a missing symbol for the second to fourth ordinary symbols, without depending on the second to fourth ordinary symbol determination tables.

  The first variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The first variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables in accordance with the result of the first normal hit determination (first normal hit or loss). In each table, the value of the first variation pattern determination random number (0 to 511) and the variation time of the first ordinary symbol (the variation time of the notification effect) are associated with each first variation pattern. When the first normal hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first hit random number is determined.

  If the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, "normal reach", "reach effect A", "reach effect B", "reach effect C", "reach effect D", "reach effect" In the order of “E”, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined increases. On the other hand, when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect D”, “reach effect E” , The rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined decreases. Therefore, the expected values for which the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit are “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect D”, “ Reach production E ". Note that the reach effect is an information effect in which after the effect symbol forms a predetermined reach state, an effect indicating that the determination result may be the first normal hit is executed. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern of “non-reach” corresponds to a notification effect in which the effect symbol is definitely displayed in a combination indicating a determination result of the loss without reaching the reach state, and the effect ends. In the present embodiment, the “non-reach” variation pattern is determined only when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order.

  The main board 41 generates a fluctuation pattern specification command which is a command for specifying the determined fluctuation pattern, and transmits the generated fluctuation pattern specification command to the sub-control board 58. The sub-control board 58 executes the notification effect by controlling the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the fluctuation pattern designated by the command. In addition, the effect design may not be used for the notification effect. In addition, the main board 41 fluctuates the first ordinary symbol by the fluctuation time determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern.

  The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main processing of the control program (see FIG. 10) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 6) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the main process is started, first, a command output process is performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub-control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is the control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main processing performed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the gate 11, the first electric chu 12, the second electric chu 13, the third electric chu 14, the fourth electric chu 15, the first non-motor accessory 17 and the second non-motor accessory 18 are provided. Based on the detection results of the respective switches (see FIG. 6), processing for detecting the passing or winning of the game ball is performed. When each switch detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to each switch is turned “ON”.

  Next, a counter updating process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the first to fourth normal symbol variation times which are timer counters for measuring the variation time of the first to fourth ordinary symbols. The value of the counter is decremented. In the present embodiment, for each of the first to fourth ordinary symbols, a change priority order is provided for other ordinary symbols. Therefore, the ordinary symbols fluctuate in the order based on the fluctuation priority, and a plurality of ordinary symbols do not fluctuate at the same time. That is, the measurement of the fluctuation time of a plurality of ordinary symbols is not performed simultaneously.

  Next, the first ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S13). Although the details will be described later, in the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display section 24, the operation of the first ordinary winning game (mainly the first ordinary winning) is performed. Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 of the chew 12 is performed (see FIG. 13).

  Next, the first ordinary symbol processing is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the first ordinary symbol processing, processing such as determination of a first ordinary hit and determination of a first variation pattern are performed (see FIGS. 11 and 12).

  Next, the second ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S15). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary electric auditors character processing, when a second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display section 24, the operation of the second ordinary winning game (mainly the second ordinary winning) is performed. Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 131 of the chew 13 is performed (see FIG. 15).

  Next, a second ordinary symbol processing is performed (S16). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 14).

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S17). Although the details will be described later, in the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display section 24, the operation of the third ordinary winning game (mainly, the third ordinary winning) is performed. Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 141 of the chew 14 is performed (see FIG. 17).

  Next, a third ordinary symbol processing is performed (S18). Although details will be described later, in the third ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 16).

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). Although the details will be described later, in the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display section 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary winning game (mainly, the fourth ordinary winning game) is performed. Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 151 of the chew 15 is performed (see FIG. 19).

  Next, a fourth ordinary symbol processing is performed (S20). Although details will be described later, in the fourth normal symbol processing, processing such as a fourth normal hit determination is performed (see FIG. 18).

  Next, a payout process (S21), an error check (S22), and an information output process (S23) are performed. In the payout process, when the flag corresponding to each switch is set to “ON” by the switch reading process, a command indicating that the game ball has won a winning hole corresponding to each switch is transmitted to the payout control board 45. You. Upon receiving this command, the CPU 45a of the payout control board 45 causes the winning ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls for the winning opening corresponding to the command in accordance with the number of winning balls to the winning opening. . In the error check, when an error has occurred, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The flags used in the main processing will be described. In the RAM 52, a jackpot gaming state flag, a first ordinary winning game flag, a second ordinary winning game flag, a third ordinary winning game flag, a fourth ordinary winning game flag, a first variation flag, a second variation flag, A third variation flag, a fourth variation flag, a first release flag, a second release flag, a third release flag, a fourth release flag, and the like are stored. The big hit game state flag is set to “ON” by storing “1” during the big hit game, and is set to “OFF” by storing “0” when the big hit game is not being played. In the first normal hitting game flag, “1” is stored and then “ON” after the first normal hit determination is made in the first normal hit determination, and “0” is stored after the first normal hitting game ends. And becomes "OFF". In the second normal hitting game flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored after the second normal hit determination is made in the second normal hit determination, and “0” is stored after the second normal hitting game is completed. And becomes "OFF". In the third ordinary hitting game flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored after the third ordinary winning determination is made in the third ordinary winning determination, and “0” is stored after the third ordinary winning game is completed. And becomes "OFF". In the fourth normal hitting game flag, “1” is stored and turned “ON” after the fourth normal hit is determined in the fourth normal hit determination, and “0” is stored after the fourth normal hitting game is completed. And becomes "OFF".

  The first variation flag is set to “ON” when the first ordinary symbol is varying (during variation) and “0” is stored when the first ordinary symbol is not varying. And becomes "OFF". The second variation flag is set to “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the second ordinary symbol, and is set to “OFF” when “0” is stored when the second ordinary symbol is not varying. The third variation flag is set to “ON” by storing “1” during the variation of the third ordinary symbol, and is set to “OFF” by storing “0” when the third ordinary symbol is not varying. The fourth variation flag is set to "ON" because "1" is stored during the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol, and is set to "OFF" when the fourth ordinary symbol is not varying.

  The first open flag is set to “ON” when “1” is stored while the first electric chew 12 is open, and is set to “OFF” when “0” is stored while the first electric chew 12 is closed. The second open flag is set to “ON” while “1” is stored while the second electric chew 13 is open, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the second electric chew 13 is closed. The third open flag is set to “ON” while “1” is stored while the third electric chew 14 is open, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the third electric chew 14 is closed. The fourth open flag is set to “ON” when “1” is stored while the fourth electric chew 15 is open, and is set to “OFF” when “4” is stored while the fourth electric chew 15 is closed.

  The details of the first ordinary symbol processing (S14, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 11, when the first ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether a game ball has passed through the gate 11 (S31). When the gate switch 61 provided in the gate 11 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the gate switch 61 is turned “ON” in the switch reading process of the main process (S11, see FIG. 10). If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 11 (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41. When the flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate switch 61 (S31: YES), and it is determined whether the first reserved ball number is "4" (S32). If the first reserved ball number is “4” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S41 (see FIG. 12) because the first reserved ball number has reached the maximum first reserved ball number.

  If the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S32: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S33). Next, the first winning random number and the first variation pattern determining random number are acquired as the first reserved random number, and the empty number is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 7). It is stored (S35). Specifically, the value of the first normal hit determination counter is stored in the first random number field, and the value of the first variation pattern determination counter is stored in the first variation pattern determination random number field. Other types of random numbers, such as a first ordinary symbol determining random number used to determine the first ordinary symbol, may be included as the first reserved random number. The processing shifts to the determination at S41.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether all the electric chutes are inactive (S41). If any of the first to fourth normal winning gaming flags is "ON", it is determined that any electric chew is operating (S41: NO), and the process returns to the main process. The pachinko machine 1 suspends the execution of the first normal hit determination when any of the electric chews is operating, so that the first normal hit game is not duplicated with another normal hit game. I have to.

  If all of the first to fourth normal winning game in progress flags are “OFF”, it is determined that all the electric chews are inactive (S41: YES), and the first normal symbol is changing. It is determined (S42). If the first change flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is not changing (S42: NO), and it is determined whether or not the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. It is determined (S43). If the fourth reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S43: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the fourth reserved ball count is “0” (S43: NO), it is determined whether the third reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S45). If the number of third reserved balls is equal to or greater than "1" (S45: YES), the process returns to the main process. If the third reserved ball count is “0” (S45: NO), it is determined whether the second reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S46). If the second reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S46: YES), the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when the second reserved ball count is “0” (S46: NO), it is determined whether the first reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S49). If the first reserved ball count is “0” (S49: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first reserved ball number is equal to or more than “1” (S49: YES), the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by “1” (S51). The first random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area (see FIG. 7) is shifted to the first determination area (S52).

  Next, a first normal hit determination is performed (S53). The first ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the first normal hit determination table, random numbers of first random numbers corresponding to “first normal hit” and “out” are defined. Referring to the first normal hit determination table, it is determined whether the first hit random number shifted to the first determination area in S52 corresponds to “first normal hit” or “missing”. In this manner, if at least one of the second reserved ball count, the third reserved ball count, and the fourth reserved ball count is “1” or more, the first ordinary hit determination is not performed. When all of the second reserved ball number, the third reserved ball number, and the fourth reserved ball number are “0”, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is: It is performed in the order in which the first random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the first normal hit determination, the first normal hit is determined with the first normal hit probability (about 1/60).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the first normal hit determination performed in S53 is the first normal hit (S55). If the result of the first ordinary hit determination is out of order (S55: NO), the process proceeds to S57. If the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S55: YES), the first normal hit type of the first normal symbol is determined (S56). In the process of S56, the first ordinary symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 8) is referred to, and the first ordinary winning random number corresponding to the value of the first symbol determining random number acquired simultaneously with the first winning random number shifted to the determination area. The type is determined. The determined first normal hit type is stored in the RAM 52. The process shifts to S57.

  Next, with reference to the first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9), one of the first variation patterns according to the determination result of the first normal hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern designation command for designating the determined first variation pattern is generated (S57). The generated first variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52. The stored first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time, and the start of the notification effect and the first normal Instructs the start of symbol fluctuation. The variation time of the first ordinary symbol determined according to the determined first variation pattern is stored in the first ordinary symbol variation time counter (S58). The value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter is sequentially reduced in the counter updating process (S12, see FIG. 10). "1" indicating that the first ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag and turned "ON" (S59), and the process returns to the main process.

  Thus, as long as at least one of the number of second reserved balls, the number of third reserved balls, and the number of fourth reserved balls is "1" or more, the first reserved ball number is "1" or more. Normally, the symbols do not change. The first ordinary symbol fluctuates when the first reserved ball number is "1" or more when all of the second reserved ball number, the third reserved ball number and the fourth reserved ball number are "0". I do. That is, the change priority of the first ordinary symbol is lower than the change priority of the second ordinary symbol, the third ordinary symbol, and the fourth ordinary symbol, and is the lowest among the ordinary symbols of the pachinko machine 1.

  On the other hand, if the first variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S42, it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is varying (S42: YES), and based on the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter. It is determined whether the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed (S61). If the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter is not “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S61: NO), and the variation of the first ordinary symbol is continued, The processing returns to the main processing.

  If the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter is "0", it is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed (S61: YES), and a first ordinary symbol stop command is generated (S62). ) Is stored in the RAM 52. The stored first ordinary symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10), and also to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47, and the end of the notification effect and the Instructs the normal symbol to stop changing. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the first ordinary symbol stop command stops the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol. “0” indicating that the first ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the first change flag and becomes “OFF” (S63).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the first normal hit determination performed in S53 is the first normal hit (S65). When the result of the first ordinary hit determination is out of order (S65: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S65: YES), the big hit game is started with the start of the first normal hit game, so the big hit game state flag is set to "ON" (S68). . Also, the first normal hitting flag is set to "ON" (S69), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the details of the first ordinary electric auditors product process (S13, see FIG. 13) will be described. When the first ordinary electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the first ordinary winning game is being played (S71). When the first normal winning game in progress flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game is not in progress (S71: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  When the first normal winning game in progress flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first normal winning game is being performed (S71: YES), and control relating to the first normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether the first electric chew 12 is being opened (S73). If the first opening flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first electric chew 12 is not being opened (is being closed) (S72: NO), and is stored in the RAM 52 in the process of S56 (see FIG. 12). The first normal hit type is referred to (S91). It is determined whether the referred first ordinary winning type is “first ordinary winning A” (S92).

  If the referred first normal hit type is "first normal hit A" (S92: YES), a P1 release command is generated (S93). The generated P1 release command is stored in the RAM 52. The P1 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening and closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the first pattern P1 shown in FIG. The P1 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the next main process (S10, see FIG. 10). The first electric chuck solenoid 64, which has received the P1 opening command via the relay board 47, opens and closes the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the first pattern P1. The process shifts to S96.

  If the referred first normal hit type is “first normal hit B” (S92: NO), a P2 release command is generated (S95). The generated P2 release command is stored in the RAM 52. The P2 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening and closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the second pattern P2 shown in FIG. The P2 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The first electric chuck solenoid 64 that has received the P2 opening command via the relay board 47 opens and closes the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the second pattern P2. The process shifts to S96.

  Next, the electric chew opening pattern corresponding to the first normal hit type is stored in the RAM 52 (S96). When the first normal hit type is “first normal hit A”, the opening time (0.250 seconds) and the number of times (5 times) of opening the first electric chew 12 corresponding to the first pattern P1 ) Is stored. When the first normal hit type is “first normal hit B”, the opening time (first time 0.040 seconds, other 0.250 seconds) and the number of times of opening of the first electric chew 12 corresponding to the second pattern P2 (One time for the first time and five times for the latter half) are stored.

  Next, the first release flag is turned “ON” (S98). A distribution shutter operation command is generated (S99) and stored in the RAM 52. The distribution shutter operation command is a command for operating the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern shown in FIG. The distribution shutter operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The distribution shutter solenoid 69 that has received the distribution shutter operation command via the relay board 47 operates the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern. The processing returns to the main processing.

  On the other hand, when the first opening flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first electric chew 12 is being opened (S73: YES), and the processing of the game ball winning the first electric chew 12 and the first A process for closing the electric chew 12 is performed. First, it is determined whether the opening of the first electric chew 12 in the electric chew opening pattern stored in S96 is completed (S73). If the opening of the first electric chew 12 in the electric chew opening pattern according to the first normal hit type has not been completed (S73: NO), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first electric chew 12 (S73: NO). S75). When the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that no game ball has won the first electric chew 12 (S75: NO), and the process is determined in S78. Move to.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the first electric chew 12 (S75: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the first winning ball counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of first winning balls, which is the number of gaming balls that have won the first electric chew 12 (S76). Next, it is determined whether the first winning ball number is equal to or more than "8" (S78). If the first winning ball count is less than "8" (S78: NO), the first electric chew 12 is continuously opened, and the process returns to the main process.

  If the first winning ball count is equal to or greater than "8" (S78: YES), or if the opening of the first electric chew 12 in the electric chew opening pattern stored in S96 has been completed (S73: YES), the second A first electric chu close command for closing the one electric chu 12 is generated (S81). The generated first telephone close command is stored in the RAM 52, and transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The first electric tube solenoid 64 that has received the first electric tube open command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric tube 12. Next, “0” is stored in the first open flag and becomes “OFF” (S82), and “0” is stored in the first normal hitting flag and becomes “OFF” (S83). The processing returns to the main processing.

  The details of the second ordinary symbol processing (S16, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIG. When the second ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second non-motorized accessory 18 (S101). If the flag corresponding to the second non-motorized accessory switch 77 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second non-motorized accessory 18 (S101: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination of S111. If the flag corresponding to the second non-motorized accessory switch 77 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the second non-motorized accessory 18 (S101: YES), and It is determined whether the number of two reserved balls is "4" (S103). If the second reserved ball count is “4” (S103: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S111 because the second reserved ball count has reached the maximum second reserved ball count.

  If the second reserved ball count is not “4” (S103: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 (S106). Next, a second random number is obtained and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relation information area (S107). The processing shifts to the determination at S111.

  Next, it is determined whether all the electric chutes are inactive (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth normal hitting game in progress flags is “ON”, it is determined that one of the electric chews is operating (S111: NO), and the process returns to the main process. The pachinko machine 1 suspends the execution of the second normal hit determination when any of the electric chews is operating, so that the second normal hit game is not duplicated with another normal hit game. I have to.

  If any of the first to fourth normal winning game in progress flags is “OFF”, it is determined that all the electric chews are inactive (S111: YES), and the second normal symbol is changing. Is determined (S112). If the second fluctuation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is not fluctuating (S112: NO), and it is determined whether the fourth reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more. It is determined (S113). If the fourth reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S113: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the fourth reserved ball count is “0” (S113: NO), it is determined whether the third reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S115). If the third reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S115: YES), the process returns to the main process. If the third reserved ball count is “0” (S115: NO), it is determined whether the second reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S119). If the second reserved ball count is “0” (S119: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  If the number of second reserved balls is equal to or more than "1" (S119: YES), "2" is subtracted from the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S121). The second random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the second normal hit relation information storage area is shifted to the second determination area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for performing the second normal hit determination. Is performed (S122).

  Next, a second normal hit determination is performed (S123). The second normal hit determination is performed by referring to a second normal hit determination table. The second ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the second normal hit determination table, the random numbers of the second random hit corresponding to “second normal hit” and “missing” are defined. With reference to the second ordinary hit determination table, it is determined whether the second random number shifted to the second determination area in S122 corresponds to “second normal hit” or “missing”. Thereby, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second normal hit determination, the second normal hit is determined with the second normal hit probability (100%).

  Next, a second ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the second ordinary symbol is generated (S125), and stored in the RAM 52. The second ordinary symbol change start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of the main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts changing the second ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the second ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S126). “1” indicating that the second ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and turned “ON” (S128), and the process returns to the main process.

  As described above, as long as at least one of the third and fourth reserved ball numbers is “1” or more, the second ordinary symbol does not change even if the second reserved ball number is “1” or more. When both the third reserved ball count and the fourth reserved ball count are “0”, the second ordinary symbol fluctuates when the second reserved ball count is “1” or more. That is, the change priority of the second ordinary symbol is lower than the third ordinary symbol and the fourth ordinary symbol. As described above, the change priority of the first ordinary symbol is lower than the second ordinary symbol, the third ordinary symbol, the third ordinary symbol, and the fourth ordinary symbol, and is the lowest among the ordinary symbols of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, between the first ordinary symbol and the second ordinary symbol, the variation priority of the second ordinary symbol is higher than the variation priority of the first ordinary symbol. In the following, the relationship of the change priority between the first ordinary symbol and the second ordinary symbol is expressed as “second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol”.

  On the other hand, if the second variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S112, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is varying (S112: YES), and based on the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter. It is determined whether the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S131). If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S131: NO), and the variation of the second ordinary symbol is continued, The processing returns to the main processing.

  If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter is "0", it is determined that the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S131: YES), and the variation of the second ordinary symbol is stopped. A second normal symbol stop command is generated (S132) and stored in the RAM 52. The second ordinary symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the second ordinary symbol stop command stops the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol. Next, “0” indicating that the second ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “OFF” (S133).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the second normal hit determination performed in S123 is the second normal hit (S135). If the result of the second normal hit determination is out of order (S135: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second normal hit determination is the second normal hit (S135: YES), the second normal hit game in progress flag is set to "ON" (S139). The processing returns to the main processing.

  The details of the second ordinary electric auditors product process (S15, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIG. When the second ordinary electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary winning game is being played (S141). If the second normal winning game in progress flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second normal winning game is not in progress (S141: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the second normal win game flag is "ON", it is determined that the second normal win game is in progress (S141: YES), and control relating to the second normal win game is performed. First, it is determined whether the second electric tube 13 is being opened (S143). If the second opening flag is "OFF", it is determined that the second electric chew 13 is closed (S143: NO), and a second electric chew opening command for opening the second electric chew 13 is generated. (S161) and stored in the RAM 52. The second power release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The second electric tube solenoid 65 that has received the second electric tube open command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 131 of the second electric tube 13. Next, the second opening time (5.8 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the second opening time counter (S162). Next, the second open flag is turned “ON” (S163), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second opening flag is "ON", it is determined that the second electric chew 13 is being opened (S143: YES), the processing of the game ball that has won the second electric chew 13, and the second A process for closing the electric chew 13 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S145). If the value of the second opening time counter stored in S162 is not “0”, it is determined that the second opening time has not yet elapsed (S145: NO), and a game ball is won to the second electric chew 13. It is determined whether it has been performed (S146). When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is “OFF”, it is determined that no game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S146: NO), and the processing is determined in S149. Move to.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S146: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of second winning balls, which is the number of game balls that have won the second electric chew 13 (S148). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of second winning balls is equal to or more than "4" (S149). If the second winning ball count is less than "4" (S149: NO), the second power chew 13 is continuously opened, and the process returns to the main process.

  If the second winning ball count is equal to or greater than "4" (S149: YES), or if the second opening time has elapsed (S145: YES), the second electric chew closes to close the second electric chew 13. A command is generated (S151) and stored in the RAM 52. The second electric tue closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The second electric tube solenoid 65 that has received the second electric tube open command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 131 of the second electric tube 13. Next, "0" is stored in the second open flag and becomes "OFF" (S152), and "0" is stored in the second normal win flag and becomes "OFF" (S153). The processing returns to the main processing.

  The details of the third ordinary symbol processing (S18, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIG. When the third ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether a game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S171). When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is “OFF”, it is determined that no game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S171: NO), and the first non-motorized combination is determined. It is determined whether a game ball has won the object 17 (S172). When the flag corresponding to the first non-motorized accessory switch 76 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first non-motorized accessory 17 (S172: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination of S181.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S171: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S173. I do. When the flag corresponding to the first non-motorized accessory switch 76 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the first non-motorized accessory 17 (S172: YES), and the process proceeds to S173. Move on to judgment. Next, it is determined whether the third reserved ball number is “4” (S173). If the third reserved ball count is "4" (S173: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S181 because the second reserved ball count has reached the maximum second reserved ball count.

  If the third reserved ball count is not “4” (S173: NO), “1” is added to the third reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 (S176). Next, a third random number is obtained and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relation information area (S177). The processing shifts to the determination at S181.

  Next, it is determined whether all the electric chutes are not operating (S181). If at least one of the first to fourth normal hitting game in progress flags is “ON”, it is determined that any electric chew is being opened (S181: NO), and the process returns to the main process. The pachinko machine 1 suspends the execution of the third normal hit determination when any of the electric chews is operating, so that the third normal hit game is not duplicated with another normal hit game. I have to.

  If any of the first to fourth normal winning game in progress flags is "OFF", it is determined that all the electric chews are inactive (S181: YES), and the third normal symbol is changing. Is determined (S182). If the third fluctuation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is not fluctuating (S182: NO), and it is determined whether the fourth reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more. It is determined (S183). If the fourth reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S183: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the fourth reserved ball count is “0” (S183: NO), it is determined whether the third reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S189). When the third reserved ball count is “0” (S189: NO), the third ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process returns to the main process. If the third reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S189: YES), the third reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is decremented by "1" (S191). The third random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the third determination area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for performing the third normal hit determination. Is performed (S192).

  Next, a third normal hit determination is performed (S193). The third normal hit determination is performed by referring to a third normal hit determination table. The third ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the third normal hit determination table, random numbers of third hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “third normal hit” and “missing” are defined. With reference to the third normal hit determination table, it is determined whether the third hit random number shifted to the third determination area in S192 corresponds to “third normal hit” or “missing”. As a result, the third normal hit determination based on the undetermined third hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the third normal hit determination, the third normal hit probability (100%) is determined as the third normal hit.

  Next, a third normal symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is generated (S195), and stored in the RAM 52. The third ordinary symbol change start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of the main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts changing the third ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in this embodiment) is stored in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S196). "1" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and turned "ON" (S198), and the process returns to the main process.

  As described above, as long as the fourth reserved ball number is “1” or more, the third ordinary symbol does not change even if the third reserved ball number is “1” or more. When the fourth reserved ball count is “0” and the third reserved ball count is “1” or more, the third ordinary symbol fluctuates. That is, the change priority of the third ordinary symbol is lower than the change priority of the fourth ordinary symbol. Therefore, the relationship of the variation priority between the third ordinary symbol and the fourth ordinary symbol can be expressed as “fourth ordinary symbol> third ordinary symbol”. As described above, the variation priority between the first ordinary symbol and the second ordinary symbol is “second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol”, and the variation priority of the second ordinary symbol is the third ordinary symbol. It is lower than the design and the fourth ordinary design. Therefore, the change priority order of the first to fourth ordinary symbols is “fourth ordinary symbol> third ordinary symbol> second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol”.

  On the other hand, if the third variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S182, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is varying (S182: YES), and based on the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter. It is determined whether the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed (S201). If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S201: NO), and the variation of the third ordinary symbol is continued, The processing returns to the main processing.

  If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter is "0", it is determined that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed (S201: YES), and the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stopped. A third normal symbol stop command is generated (S202) and stored in the RAM 52. The third ordinary symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops changing the third ordinary symbol. Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third change flag and becomes “OFF” (S203).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the third normal hit determination performed in S193 is the third normal hit (S205). When the result of the third normal hit determination is out of order (S205: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third normal hit determination is the third normal hit (S205: YES), the third normal hit game in progress flag is set to "ON" (S209). The processing returns to the main processing.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the details of the third ordinary electric accessory processing (S17, see FIG. 10) will be described. When the third ordinary electric auditors processing is started, it is determined whether or not the third ordinary winning game is being played (S211). If the third normal winning game in progress flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third normal winning game is not being performed (S211: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the third normal winning game flag is "ON", it is determined that the third normal winning game is being performed (S211: YES), and control relating to the third normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether the third electric chew 14 is being opened (S213). If the third opening flag is "OFF", it is determined that the third electric chew 14 is being closed (S213: NO), and a third electric chew opening command for opening the third electric chew 14 is generated. (S231) and stored in the RAM 52. The third power command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The third electric tube solenoid 66 that has received the third electric tube opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 141 of the third electric tube 14. Next, the third opening time (5.8 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the third opening time counter (S232). Next, the third release flag is set to “ON” (S233), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the third opening flag is "ON", it is determined that the third electric chew 14 is being opened (S213: YES), the processing of the game ball that has won the third electric chew 14, and the third A process for closing the electric chew 14 is performed. First, it is determined whether the third opening time has elapsed (S215). If the value of the third opening time counter stored in S232 is not “0”, it is determined that the third opening time has not elapsed yet (S215: NO), and a game ball is awarded to the third electric chew 14. It is determined whether it has been performed (S216). When the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is “OFF”, it is determined that no game ball has won the third electric chew 14 (S216: NO), and the processing is determined in S219. Move to.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the third electric chew 14 (S216: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the third winning ball counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of third winning balls, which is the number of game balls that have won the third electric chew 14 (S218). Next, it is determined whether the number of third winning balls is equal to or more than "4" (S219). If the third winning ball count is less than "4" (S219: NO), the third power chew 14 is continuously opened, and the process returns to the main process.

  When the third winning ball count is “4” or more (S219: YES), or when the third opening time has elapsed (S215: YES), a third electric chew closing command for closing the third electric chew 14 is issued. It is generated (S221) and stored in the RAM 52. The third power tue closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing (S10, see FIG. 10) of the main processing executed next time. The third electric tube solenoid 66 that has received the third electric tube open command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 141 of the third electric tube 14. Next, “0” is stored in the third opening flag and becomes “OFF” (S222), and “0” is stored in the third normal hitting flag and becomes “OFF” (S223). The processing returns to the main processing.

  The details of the fourth ordinary symbol processing (S20, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIG. When the fourth ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether a game ball has won the third electric chew 14 (S241). When the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is “OFF”, it is determined that no game ball has won the third electric chew 14 (S241: NO), and the process is determined in S251. Move to.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the third electric chew 14 (S241: YES), and the fourth number of reserved balls is “ It is determined whether it is "4" (S242). If the fourth reserved ball count is “4” (S242: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S251 because the fourth reserved ball count has reached the maximum fourth reserved ball count.

  If the fourth reserved ball count is not “4” (S242: NO), “1” is added to the fourth reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 (S243). Next, a fourth random number is obtained and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the fourth ordinary hit relation information area (S245). The processing shifts to the determination at S251.

  Next, it is determined whether all the electric chutes are inactive (S251). If any of the first to fourth normal hit flags is "ON", it is determined that any of the electric chew is operating (S251: NO), and the process returns to the main process. The pachinko machine 1 suspends the execution of the fourth normal hit determination when any of the electric chews is operating, so that the fourth normal hit game is not performed overlapping with another normal hit game. I have to.

  If any of the first to fourth normal hit flags is “OFF”, it is determined that all the electric chews are inactive (S251: YES), and it is determined whether the fourth normal symbol is changing. It is determined (S252). If the fourth fluctuation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the fourth ordinary symbol is not fluctuating (S252: NO), and it is determined whether the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more. It is determined (S259). If the fourth reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S259: YES), the fourth reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S261). The fourth random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the fourth normal hit relation information storage area is shifted to the fourth determination area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for performing the fourth normal hit determination. Is performed (S262).

  Next, a fourth normal hit determination is performed (S263). The fourth normal hit determination is performed by referring to a fourth normal hit determination table. The fourth ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the fourth normal hit determination table, random numbers of fourth random numbers corresponding to “fourth normal hit” and “missing” are defined. With reference to the fourth normal hit determination table, it is determined whether the fourth random number shifted to the third determination area in S262 corresponds to “fourth normal hit” or “missing”. Thereby, the fourth normal hit determination based on the undetermined fourth hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the fourth hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal hit is determined with the fourth normal hit probability (100%).

  Next, a fourth normal symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol is generated (S265), and stored in the RAM 52. The fourth ordinary symbol change start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of the main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts changing the fourth ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S266). “1” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag and turned “ON” (S268), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S252, it is determined that the fourth ordinary symbol is varying (S252: YES), and based on the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter. It is determined whether the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S281). If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S281: NO), and the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol is continued, The processing returns to the main processing.

  If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter is "0", it is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S281: YES), and the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol is stopped. A fourth normal symbol stop command is generated (S282) and stored in the RAM 52. The fourth normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops changing the fourth ordinary symbol. Next, “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth change flag and becomes “OFF” (S283).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the fourth normal hit determination performed in S263 is the fourth normal hit (S285). When the result of the fourth normal hit determination is out of order (S285: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit (S285: YES), the fourth normal hitting game flag is set to "ON" (S286). The processing returns to the main processing.

  In the determination of S259, if the fourth reserved ball number is “0” (S259: NO), there is no fourth reserved ball for which the fourth ordinary hit determination has not been performed yet, so that a series of fourth reserved balls is determined. The normal winning game ends. When the series of fourth normal winning games ends, the big hit games may also end. In this case, it is necessary to perform processing to end the big hit games. Therefore, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S271). If the big hit game state flag is "OFF", it is determined that the big hit game is not being performed (S271: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the big hit game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the big hit game is being played (S271: YES), and it is determined whether the fourth normal hit game is finished (S272). If the fourth normal winning game in progress flag is “ON”, it is determined that the fourth normal winning game is not completed (S272: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the fourth normal hitting game flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the fourth normal hitting game is over (S272: YES), and it is determined whether the third reserved ball count is “1” or more. Is performed (S273). When the number of third reserved balls is “1” or more, there are third reserved balls for which the third ordinary hit determination has not yet been performed. In this case, at this time, the series of the fourth normal winning games only ends, and if it is determined by the third normal winning determination that the fourth normal winning game has ended after the series of the fourth normal winning games, the third normal winning game is determined. Three normal winning games can be played. When the game ball wins the third electric chew 14 opened in the third normal winning game, a fourth normal winning game can be newly performed. Therefore, when the number of third reserved balls is equal to or more than “1” (S273: YES), the jackpot game does not end, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the third reserved ball count is “0” (S273: NO), it is determined whether the second reserved ball count is “1” or more (S275). Even if the third reserved ball count is “0”, if the second reserved ball count is “1” or more, there is a second reserved ball for which the second ordinary hit determination has not been performed. Thereafter, if it is determined by the second normal hit determination that it is the second normal hit, a second normal hit game can be performed. When the game ball wins the second electric chew 13 opened in the second normal winning game, a third normal winning game can be newly performed. When the third normal winning game is performed, a fourth normal winning game can be newly performed. Therefore, when the second reserved ball count is “1” or more (S275: YES), the big hit game is not ended, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved ball count is “0” (S275: NO), the fourth normal winning game has been completed, and the second normal hit determination and the third normal hit determination have not been performed yet. Since there is no ball and no third reserved ball, the jackpot game ends. Therefore, the big hit game state flag is set to "OFF" (S276). Thereafter, the processing returns to the main processing.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the details of the fourth ordinary electric auditors product process (S19, see FIG. 10) will be described. When the fourth ordinary electric auditors processing is started, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary winning game is being played (S291). If the fourth normal winning game in progress flag is "OFF", it is determined that the fourth normal winning game is not in progress (S291: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the fourth normal winning game in progress flag is "ON", it is determined that the fourth normal winning game is being performed (S291: YES), and control relating to the fourth normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether the fourth electric chew 15 is being opened (S293). If the fourth opening flag is "OFF", it is determined that the fourth electric chew 15 is not being opened (S293: NO), and a fourth electric chew opening command for opening the fourth electric chew 15 is generated. (S311) is stored in the RAM 52. The fourth electric tue release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The fourth electric chute solenoid 67 that has received the fourth electric chew opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 151 of the fourth electric chew 15. Next, the fourth opening time is stored in the fourth opening time counter (S312). Next, the fourth open flag is set to “ON” (S313), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth opening flag is "ON", it is determined that the fourth electric chew 15 is being opened (S293: YES), and the processing of the game ball that has won the fourth electric chew 15 and the fourth A process for closing the electric chew 15 is performed. First, it is determined whether the fourth opening time has elapsed (S295). If the value of the fourth opening time counter stored in S312 is not “0”, it is determined that the fourth opening time has not yet elapsed (S295: NO), and a game ball is awarded to the fourth electric chew 15. It is determined whether it has been done (S296). If the flag corresponding to the fourth electric chew switch 74 is “OFF”, it is determined that no game ball has won the fourth electric chew 15 (S296: NO), and the processing is determined in S299. Move to.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth electric chew switch 74 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth electric chew 15 (S296: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the fourth winning ball counter of the RAM 52 that counts the fourth winning number, which is the number of game balls winning the fourth electric chew 15 (S298). Next, it is determined whether the fourth winning ball count is equal to or greater than “7” (S299). If the fourth winning number is less than "7" (S299: NO), the fourth electric chew 15 is continuously opened, and the processing returns to the main processing.

  If the fourth winning ball number is equal to or greater than "7" (S299: YES), or if the fourth opening time has elapsed (S295: YES), the fourth electric chew is closed to close the fourth electric chew 15. A command is generated (S301). The generated fourth power tue closing command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing (S10, see FIG. 10) of the next main processing. The fourth electric chute solenoid 67 which has received the fourth electric chew closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 151 of the fourth electric chew 15. Next, “0” is stored in the fourth open flag and becomes “OFF” (S302), and “1” is stored in the fourth operation end flag and becomes “ON” (S303). The processing returns to the main processing.

  With reference to FIG. 20 to FIG. 25, a description will be given of a flow of the jackpot game performed in the pachinko machine 1 when a game ball passes through the gate 11. First, with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, a case where a first normal win game which is a trigger for starting a first win game is performed in the first pattern P1 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game is started by left-handing and a game ball passes through the gate 11, a first normal hit determination is performed. It is assumed that the result of the first normal hit determination is derived by the first normal hit determination. In this case, it is assumed that the normal hit type of the first normal hit A is determined. The first ordinary symbol starts to fluctuate, and a notification effect is performed by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like in synchronization with the fluctuation of the hit. When the winning variation ends, the first normal winning game is performed in the first pattern P1.

  In each of the five opening / closing operations of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 with the opening state at the time TA (see FIG. 5) in the first pattern P1, approximately one game ball is won in the first electric chew 12. I do. Most of the game balls that have won the first electric chew 12 in the first pattern P1 flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19, are guided to the first flow path 191A, and pass through the first passage area 192. It takes a first time TK1 from when the game ball wins to the first electric chew 12 to when it flows down the first flow path 191A and passes through the first passage area 192. Therefore, the opening and closing member 171 of the first non-motor-operated accessory 17 is opened by the operation of the first operating mechanism after the first time TK1 has elapsed since the game ball won the first electric chew 12. When one game ball wins in the opened first non-motorized accessory 17, the opening and closing member 171 is closed by the operation of the first closing mechanism.

  One opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is performed over a time TB. In the time TB, one game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 from the opening start time of the first electric chew 12, and after the first time TK1 elapses, the first non-motorized accessory 17 is opened, It is provided so as to include the time until one first game ball wins in the opened first non-motorized character 17 and the first non-motorized character 17 closes. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is shorter than the time TB (in the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is about 1.7 seconds, and the time TB is about 4.3 seconds). . The opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 12 is repeatedly performed at most five times.

  It is assumed that one gaming ball has won the first electric chew 12 even in the final opening (fifth in FIG. 20). When the closed state of the time TY elapses after the final opening of the first electric chew 12 is completed, the first normal winning game based on the first pattern P1 is completed. The game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 in the final opening of the first electric chew 12 passes through the first passage area 192 after the first time TK1 has elapsed thereafter, and opens the first non-motorized accessory 17. Let it. In the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is longer than the time TY (in the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is about 1.7 seconds, and the time TY is about 1.6 seconds).

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 21, when the game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 immediately after the start of the opening of the final round of the first normal winning game by the first pattern P1 (at the time (a)), The end point of one hour TK1 arrives before the end point of time TY. Therefore, the opening of the first non-electric combination 17 is started before the first normal winning game by the first pattern P1 ends (prior to the end of the time TY). As a result, at the end of the first normal winning game, the first non-electric combination 17 is in an open state. In the pachinko machine 1, since the change priority of the normal symbol is “fourth ordinary symbol> third ordinary symbol> second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol”, the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more. Also, the change start of the first ordinary symbol is suppressed until the number of reserved balls of the other ordinary symbols becomes “0”. When the first normal winning game is over, the third reserved symbol is stored, so that the third ordinary symbol starts to change prior to the first ordinary symbol. Accordingly, the number of third reserved balls becomes smaller than the maximum number of third reserved balls. If the game ball wins in the first non-motorized accessory 17 before the end of the first normal winning game, since the fluctuation of the third normal symbol has not started, the third reserved ball at this time. If the number has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, the third reserved ball is not newly stored.

  On the other hand, when the first normal winning game is over and the third non-motor-operated character 17 wins a game ball after the third normal symbol starts to change based on the third reserved ball, the third reserved ball is Until the maximum number of third reserved balls is reached, the third reserved balls are newly stored. In other words, the third ordinary symbol starts to fluctuate after the end of the first ordinary winning game, so that the number of third reserved balls temporarily becomes smaller than the maximum number of third reserved balls, but thereafter, the third reserved ball further increases. It is additionally stored, and the third reserved ball number becomes the maximum third reserved ball number again. Such additional storage of the third reserved ball after the start of the change of the third ordinary symbol is hereinafter referred to as “+ α”.

  When a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 immediately before the end of the final opening of the first normal winning game by the first pattern P1 (at the time point (b)), the end point of the first time TK1 is the time TY. Is a point after the end point of. Therefore, after the end of the first normal winning game according to the first pattern P1 (after the end of the time TY), the opening of the first non-motor-operated accessory 17 starts. At the time when the opening of the first non-motorized accessory 17 starts, the third ordinary symbol has already started to fluctuate based on the third reserved ball, and the number of third reserved balls is surely the maximum number of third reserved balls. Less than. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the opened first non-motorized accessory 17, a new storage of the third reserved ball is reliably performed (the storage of the third reserved ball of + α is reliably performed), and Three reserved balls are the maximum number of third reserved balls.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In the following, the third ordinary symbol starts to fluctuate after the end of the first normal winning game by the first pattern P1, and during this fluctuation, a game ball wins in the first non-motorized character 17 and a + α third reserved ball Is stored. In the present embodiment, since the third ordinary winning probability is 100%, the third ordinary symbol changes the winning, and the third ordinary winning game is performed after the variation ends. In the third normal winning game, the third electric chew 14 performs opening and closing operations. In this opening / closing operation, it is assumed that four gaming balls have won the third electric chew 14.

  Since the third electric chew 14 is an operation port of the fourth ordinary symbol, when a game ball wins in the third electric chew 14, up to four fourth reserved balls are stored. Here, the change priority order of the ordinary symbol in the pachinko machine 1 is “fourth ordinary symbol> third ordinary symbol> second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol”. Therefore, until the fourth reserved ball count becomes “0”, the start of the change of the third ordinary symbol is suppressed. Therefore, after the end of the third normal winning game, the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol and the fourth normal winning game are repeated up to four times until the fourth reserved ball count becomes “0”. Hereinafter, a maximum of four fourth normal winning games executed on each of the maximum four game balls that have won the third electric chew 14 are collectively referred to as a “series of fourth normal winning games”.

  When a series of the fourth normal winning games is completed, the third ordinary symbol can be changed since the fourth reserved ball number is “0”. Therefore, the second fluctuation of the third normal symbol and the second third normal winning game are performed. Thereafter, a series of fourth normal winning games is performed. In this manner, up to four third reserved balls are stored with the opening / closing operation of the first non-electric accessory 17 during the first normal winning game, and one third ball is stored even after the first normal winning game ends. + Α of the reserved ball is stored. Therefore, the third normal winning game and a series of fourth normal winning games are repeatedly performed up to five times. When these are completed, the big hit game is completed.

  At this point, since the number of third reserved balls and the number of fourth reserved balls are "0", if the first reserved ball is stored, the change of the first ordinary symbol can be started. If the first normal hit determination based on the number of first reserved balls stored at the end of the big hit game is determined to be the first normal hit, the big hit game is started again. Such a jackpot game that is restarted immediately after the end of the jackpot game is also referred to as a “game per game” distinguished from the initial hit game. If the first normal hit determination based on the number of first reserved balls stored at the end of the big hit game is not determined to be the first normal hit, the game per game is not performed, and the game is left-handed. Return to

  Note that if a game ball wins in the first non-motorized accessory 17 before the end of the first normal winning game by the first pattern P1, the + α third reserved ball is not stored. In this case, the number of times the third normal winning game and the series of fourth normal winning games are repeatedly performed in the big hit game is four at the maximum. That is, a case where a game ball wins in the first non-motorized accessory 17 after the end of the first normal hit game, rather than a case where a game ball wins in the first non-motorized accessory 17 before the end of the first normal hit game. The third common winning game and a series of fourth normal winning games are repeatedly performed once more in accordance with the memory of the third reserved ball of + α. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the storage of the third reserved ball of + α is performed, that is, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the first non-motorized accessory 17 is to be operated after the end of the first normal winning game of the first pattern P1. It is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the game wins. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the interest of the jackpot game.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25, a case will be described in which the first normal win game which is a trigger for starting the first win game is performed in the second pattern P2. As shown in FIG. 22, it is assumed that the first normal hit determination is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 11, and the first normal hit determination result is derived. In this case, it is assumed that the normal hit type of the first normal hit B has been determined. When the first normal symbol starts to fluctuate and the fluctuation of the win ends, the first normal win game is performed in the second pattern P2.

  When the first electric chew 12 is opened for the first time TC (see FIG. 5) in the second pattern P2, a game ball rarely wins the first electric chew 12. Here, it is assumed that no game ball has won the first electric chew 12 in this opening. After that, the first electric chew 12 performs the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 five times with the open state at the time TA (see FIG. 5) after the predetermined closed state. In each of the five opening and closing operations of the first electric chew 12, approximately one game ball wins in the first electric chew 12. In the second pattern P2, most of the game balls which have won the first electric chew 12 in the five opening / closing operations with the opening state of the time TA flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 to the second flow path 191B. It is guided and passes through the second passage area 193. It takes a second time TK2 from when the game ball wins to the first electric chew 12 to when it flows down the second flow path 191B and passes through the second passage area 193. Therefore, the opening and closing member 181 of the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened by the operation of the second operating mechanism after the second time TK2 elapses after the game ball has won the first electric chew 12. When one game ball wins in the opened second non-motorized accessory 18, the opening / closing member 181 is closed by the operation of the second closing mechanism.

  As in the case of the first pattern P1, one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the second half of the second pattern P2 is performed over a time TB. At time TB, one game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 from the opening start time of the first electric chew 12, and after that, a second time TK2 elapses, and the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened. It is provided so as to include the time until one second game ball wins in the opened second non-motorized accessory 18 and the second non-motorized accessory 18 closes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second time TK2 is set to a time shorter than the time TB similarly to the first time TK1 (in the present embodiment, the second time TK2 is approximately 1.8 seconds, TB is about 4.3 seconds). The second time TK2 is longer than the first time TK1 (in the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is about 1.7 seconds, and the second time TK2 is about 1.8 seconds).

  It is assumed that one gaming ball has won the first electric chew 12 even in the final opening (the fifth opening in FIG. 22). When the closed state of the time TY elapses after the final opening of the first electric chew 12 is completed, the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2 is completed. The game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 in the final opening of the first electric chew 12 passes through the second passage area 193 after a lapse of the second time TK2, and opens the second non-motorized accessory 18. Let it. In the present embodiment, the second time TK2 is longer than the time TY (in the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is about 1.8 seconds, and the time TY is about 1.6 seconds).

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 23, when a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 immediately after the start of the final opening of the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2 (at the time (c)), The end point of two hours TK2 arrives before the end point of time TY. Therefore, the opening of the second non-motor-operated accessory 18 is started slightly earlier than the end of the first normal winning game by the first pattern P1 (slightly before the end of the time TY). As a result, at the end of the first normal winning game, the second non-motorized accessory 18 is in an open state. In the pachinko machine 1, since the change priority of the normal symbol is “fourth ordinary symbol> third ordinary symbol> second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol”, the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more. Also, the change start of the first ordinary symbol is suppressed until the number of reserved balls of the other ordinary symbols becomes “0”. When the first normal winning game ends, the second number of reserved balls is stored, so that the second normal symbol starts to change in preference to the first normal symbol. Accordingly, the number of second reserved balls becomes smaller than the maximum number of second reserved balls. If the game ball wins to the second non-motorized accessory 18 before the first normal winning game is over, the second reserved ball count is maximum because the change of the second normal symbol is not started. If the number is the second reserved ball number, the second reserved ball is not newly stored.

  On the other hand, when the first normal winning game ends and the game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18 after the second normal symbol starts to change based on the second reserved ball, the second reserved ball is Until the maximum number of second reserved balls is reached, the second reserved balls are newly stored. That is, the second ordinary symbol starts to fluctuate after the end of the first ordinary winning game, so that the number of second reserved balls temporarily becomes smaller than the maximum number of second reserved balls, but then the second reserved ball is further It is additionally stored, and the second reserved ball number becomes the maximum second reserved ball number again. Such additional storage of the second reserved ball after the start of the change of the second ordinary symbol is hereinafter referred to as “+ α”.

  In addition, when the game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 immediately before the end of the final opening of the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2 (at the time (d)), the end point of the second time TK2 is the time TY. Is a point after the end point of. Therefore, after the end of the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2 (after the end of the time TY), the opening of the second non-motor-operated accessory 18 starts. At the time when the opening of the second non-motor-operated accessory 18 starts, the second ordinary symbol has already started to fluctuate based on the second reserved ball, and the number of second reserved balls is surely the maximum number of second reserved balls. Less than. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the opened second non-motorized accessory 18, the second reserved ball is securely stored (the + α second reserved ball is securely stored), and the second reserved ball is stored. The ball becomes the maximum number of second reserved balls.

  The second time TK2 is longer than the first time TK1 (in the present embodiment, the first time TK1 is about 1.7 seconds, and the second time TK2 is about 1.8 seconds). Therefore, the rate at which the end point of the second time TK2 is later than the end point of the time TY due to the winning of the first electric chu 12 is the time point at which the end point of the first time TK1 is later than the end point of the time TY. Will be higher than In addition, in the case where the game ball has won the first electric chew 12 at the time shown in FIG. 23 (c), the time when the second non-motor-powered accessory 18 is in the open state before the end of the first normal winning game is: In the case where a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 at the time shown in FIG. 21A, the time period in which the first non-motor-powered accessory 17 is in an open state before the end of the first normal winning game is shorter. . For this reason, the additional storage of + α of the reserved ball is more likely to occur in the first normal hit game using the second pattern P2 than in the first normal hit game using the first pattern P1.

  Returning to the description of FIG. In the following, the second ordinary symbol starts to fluctuate after the end of the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2, and during this fluctuation, a game ball wins in the second non-motor-operated accessory 18 and the second reserved ball of + α. Is stored. In the present embodiment, since the second normal winning probability is 100%, the second normal symbol performs a winning change, and the second normal winning game is performed after the change ends. In the second normal winning game, the second electric chew 13 performs opening and closing operations. In this opening / closing operation, it is assumed that four gaming balls enter the second electric chew 13.

  Since the second electric chew 13 is an operation port of a third ordinary symbol, when a game ball wins in the second electric chew 13, up to four third reserved balls are stored. Here, the change priority order of the ordinary symbol in the pachinko machine 1 is “fourth ordinary symbol> third ordinary symbol> second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol”. Therefore, the start of the change of the second ordinary symbol is suppressed until the number of the third reserved balls and the number of the fourth reserved balls become “0”. Therefore, after the end of the second normal winning game, the fluctuation of the third normal symbol and the third normal winning game are performed. After the end of the third normal winning game, the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol and a series of fourth normal winning games are repeated up to four times (four times in FIG. 22).

  When the first second normal win game, third normal win game, and a series of fourth normal win games are completed, the third and fourth reserved ball counts become "0". The symbols can be changed. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 24, the second change of the second ordinary symbol and the second ordinary winning game are performed. After that, the third normal hit game and a series of fourth normal hits are performed a number of times (four in FIG. 24) according to the number of game balls that have won the second electric chew 13 opened in the second normal hit game. When the series of fourth normal winning games is completed, the third reserved ball number and the fourth reserved ball number become “0” again, so that the second regular symbol starts to change based on the second reserved ball. Thereafter, the third and fourth fourth normal win games and the fourth normal win game shown in FIG. 25 are repeatedly performed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, at the time when the second normal win game, the third normal win game, and the series of fourth normal win games up to the fourth time have been completed, one second reserved ball accompanying the storage of + α is stored. ing. For this reason, the fifth second normal win game, third normal win game, and a series of fourth normal win games are performed with the storage of + α. Thereafter, the jackpot game ends. That is, by storing the second reserved ball of + α, in the big hit game, the second normal hit game, the third normal hit game, and the series of the fourth normal hit games are repeatedly performed up to five times.

  Note that if a game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18 before the end of the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2, the + α second reserved ball is not stored. In this case, in the big hit game, the number of times that the second normal win game, the third normal win game, and the series of the fourth normal win game are repeatedly performed is up to four times. In other words, when the game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18 after the end of the first normal winning game, than when the game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18 before the end of the first normal winning game. The second normal winning game, the third normal winning game, and a series of fourth normal winning games are repeatedly performed once more in accordance with the memory of the second reserved ball of + α. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the storage of the second reserved ball of + α is performed, that is, the pachinko machine 1 sends the second non-motorized accessory 18 to the second non-motorized accessory 18 after the end of the first normal winning game of the second pattern P2. It is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the game wins. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the interest of the jackpot game.

  As described above, the big hit game started in the first normal winning game by the second pattern P2 is accompanied by the storage of the second reserved ball of + α, the second normal winning game, the third normal winning game, and the series of fourth normal winning games. The winning game is repeated up to five times. If the second reserved ball of + α is not stored, the second normal winning game, the third normal winning game, and a series of fourth normal winning games are repeatedly performed up to four times.

  On the other hand, in the big hit game started in the first normal hit game with the first pattern P1 shown in FIG. 20, the second non-electrical accessory 18 is not opened, so the second holding ball is not stored, and Two normal winning games are not played. For this reason, the third big hit game and a series of fourth normal hit games are repeated up to five times to end the big hit game. In other words, in the jackpot game started with the first normal hit game by the second pattern P2, the electric chew and the number of times about 4 times or about 5 times the number of times in the big hit game started with the first normal hit game by the first pattern P1 The opening and closing operation of the non-motorized accessory is performed. For this reason, in the big hit game started in the first normal hit game by the second pattern P2, about four times or about five times the prize ball is paid out in the big hit game started in the first normal hit game by the first pattern P1. Can be issued. In other words, the big hit game started with the first normal hit game with the second pattern P2 is significantly more advantageous to the player than the big hit game started with the first normal hit game with the first pattern P1.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention as to whether the first normal winning game is performed in the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 changes the mode of interlocking the electric chew and the non-motorized accessory in the jackpot game, depending on whether the first normal winning game is performed in the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2. Can be done. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can diversify the jackpot games in general electric winning type gaming machines that tend to be monotonous, and can greatly improve the interest of the jackpot games.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 executes the first normal win game in which the first electric chew 12 is opened due to the game ball passing through the gate 11. In the first normal winning game based on the second pattern P2, when a game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 passes through the second passage area 193 of the distribution channel 19, the second operating mechanism operates to activate the second non-motorized combination. The object 18 opens. It takes a second time TK2 from when the game ball wins the first electric chew 12 to when it passes through the second passage area 193. For this reason, the second non-motorized accessory 18 is in an open state after the end of the first normal winning game, or the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened after the end of the first normal winning game. The second reserved ball is stored when the game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18. When the first normal winning game is over, the second reserved symbol number is "0" or more, so if the third reserved ball number and the fourth reserved ball number are "0", the second ordinary symbol is other Start the change in preference to the normal symbol of. Therefore, after the end of the first normal hit game, the second normal hit determination is performed, and the second reserved ball count decreases. Thereafter, when a game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18, the second reserved ball of + α is stored. With the increase in the number of times the second normal hit determination is performed by the storage of the + α second reserved ball, the number of times the second normal hit game is performed also increases by + α. In this manner, the pachinko machine 1 can change the operation mode of the electric chew in the jackpot game. Further, in the first normal winning game based on the first pattern P1, when a game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 passes through the first passage area 192 of the distribution channel 19, the first operating mechanism is activated and the first non-starting game is performed. The electric accessory 17 is opened. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 makes the non-motor-operated actuation which operates thereafter differ depending on which of the first passage area 192 and the second passage area 193 the game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 passes. be able to. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can give an unprecedented change to the jackpot game by operating the electric chew and the non-motorized accessory and storing the + α holding ball.

  Since the first non-motorized accessory 17 functions as an operating port of the third ordinary symbol, a third ordinary hit determination is performed when a game ball wins in the first non-motorized accessory 17, and Accordingly, a third normal winning game in which the third electric chew 14 is opened is performed. On the other hand, since the second non-motorized accessory 18 functions as an operating port of the second ordinary symbol, the second ordinary hit determination is performed when a game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18, and the determination is made. According to the result, a second normal winning game in which the second electric chew 13 is opened is performed. The third ordinary hit determination is performed when a game ball wins in the second electric chew 13, and a third normal hit game is performed according to the determination result. As described above, depending on which of the first non-motorized accessory 17 and the second non-electrically driven accessory 18 is activated due to the winning of the game ball in the first electric chew 12, the subsequent operation modes of the electric chew Changes. Also, the greater the number of linked electric chures, the higher the profit of the player. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the interest of the player as to which of the first non-motorized accessory 17 and the second non-motorized accessory 18 is operated, and can improve the interest in the jackpot game.

  When a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 in the first normal win game according to the first pattern P1, a third normal win game and a series of fourth normal win games are performed thereafter. When a game ball wins in the first electric chew 12 in the first normal win game according to the second pattern P2, a second normal win game, a third normal win game, and a series of fourth normal win games are thereafter performed. . That is, when the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened due to a game ball winning in the first electric chew 12, the second non-motorized accessory 17 is linked later than when the first non-motorized accessory 17 is opened. The number of electric chews increases. Therefore, the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player when the second non-motorized accessory 18 is opened than when the first non-motorized accessory 17 is opened. In addition, when there is a memory of the + α second reserved ball due to the winning of the game ball to the second non-motorized accessory 18, the increase in the number of interlocking of the electric chew increases the number of the game balls to the first non-motorized accessory 17. This is larger than the increase in the number of times the electric chew is linked when the third reserved ball of + α is stored by winning. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's interest as to which electric chute opening pattern is used for the first normal winning game and which non-motorized accessory is opened.

  In the distribution channel 19, the length of the second channel 191B is longer than that of the first channel 191A. Further, the length of the suppressing portion 198 provided in the first flow passage 191A is longer than the length of the suppressing portion 199 provided in the second flow passage 191B. For this reason, the second time TK2 is longer than the first time TK1. Therefore, when the second non-motorized accessory 18 is operated, the storage of the + α holding ball is more likely to occur than when the first non-motorized accessory 17 is operated. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 attracts the player's attention as to which of the first non-motorized character 17 and the second non-motorized character 18 operates after the first normal winning game, and You can improve the interest.

  In the above embodiment, the gate 11 corresponds to the “passage port” of the present invention. The first electric chew 12 corresponds to the “first operation winning port” of the present invention. The second electric chute 13 corresponds to the “second operation winning port” of the present invention. The third electric chute 14 corresponds to the “third operation winning port” of the present invention. The main board 41 which executes the processing of S93 or S95 in FIG. 13 in response to the first normal hit determination result being derived in the first normal hit determination performed when the game ball passes through the gate 11 The CPU 51 corresponds to the “first operating unit” of the present invention. The second passage area 193 corresponds to the “first area” of the present invention. The first passage area 192 corresponds to the “second area” of the present invention. The second non-motorized accessory 18 corresponds to the “first winning opening” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that obtains the second random number in S107 of FIG. 14 when the game ball wins in the second non-motorized accessory 18 functions as “first random number obtaining means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the second normal hit determination in S123 of FIG. 14 functions as the “first determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that makes the determinations in S113, S115, and S119 of FIG. 14 and the RAM 52 of the main board 41 having the second ordinary hit information storage area function as the “hold storage unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the process of S163 in FIG. 15 functions as the “second operating unit” of the present invention. The first non-motorized accessory 17 corresponds to the “second winning opening” of the present invention.

  The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the process of S233 in FIG. 17 functions as the "third operating means" of the present invention. The fourth electric chew 15 corresponds to a “fourth operation winning port” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41, which obtains the third random number in S177 of FIG. 16 in response to the game ball winning the first non-motorized accessory 17 or the second electric chew 13, uses the "second random number obtaining means" of the present invention. Function as. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the third normal hit determination in S193 of FIG. 16 functions as the “second determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the fourth random number in S245 of FIG. 18 when the game ball wins in the third electric chew 14 functions as the “third random number acquiring unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the fourth normal hit determination in S263 of FIG. 18 functions as the “third determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the process of S313 in FIG. 19 functions as the "fourth operating means" of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, when the game ball passes through the gate 11, the first electric chew 12 may perform the opening / closing operation in a predetermined electric chew opening pattern without performing the first normal hit determination.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the third electric chew 14 may not have a function as an operation port of the fourth ordinary symbol. In this case, the fourth electric chew 15 does not need to be provided because the fourth electric chew 15 does not open in response to the winning of the game ball to the third electric chew 14.

  In the above embodiment, the first non-motorized accessory 17 functions as an operating port of the third ordinary symbol, and the second non-motorized accessory 18 functions as an operating port of the second ordinary symbol. For example, only the second non-motorized accessory 18 functions as an operating port of any normal symbol, and the first non-motorized accessory 17 only performs opening and closing operations by operating the first operating mechanism and the first closing mechanism. The structure which does not function as an operation port of any ordinary design may be used. Even in this case, depending on which of the first non-motorized accessory 17 and the second non-motorized accessory 18 is operated, the subsequent operation modes of the electric chew and the non-motorized accessory will be different. Diversify. Conversely, the first non-motorized accessory 17 may function as an operating port of any of the ordinary symbols, and the second non-motorized accessory 18 may not function as an operating port of the ordinary symbol. .

  As a configuration for setting the first time TK1 and the second time TK2 to be different times, in the distribution flow path 19, the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B have the same length, and the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B have the same length. The suppression units 198 and 199 may be provided only in one of the flow paths 191B. In addition, the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B have the same length, and the first time TK1 and the second time TK2 are set to different times by providing the suppression units 198 and 199 with different lengths. Is also good. In addition, neither the first flow path 191A nor the second flow path 191B is provided with the suppressing portions 198 and 199, and the first time 191A and the second flow path 191B are different from each other in the length and shape of the first flow path 191A. TK1 and the second time TK2 may be set to different times. The first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B may be configured such that the first time TK1 and the second time TK2 are the same time.

  Of the two non-motorized characters, one non-motorized character may easily store the + α reserved ball, and the other non-motorized character may be less likely to store the + α reserved ball. For example, the first time TK1 is set to a shorter time so that the memorizing of the third reserved ball of + α does not occur due to the prize to the first non-motorized accessory 17, and the second time TK2 is set to the same as in the above embodiment. By setting the time, the memory of the second reserved ball of + α may be generated. In this case, the first electric chew 12 is opened in which electric chew opening pattern and which non-motorized accessory is activated, so that the player's attention can be further attracted.

  At least one of the first time TK1 and the second time TK2 is longer than a time obtained by adding a final opening time of the first electric chew 12 and a time TY which is a closing time provided after the final opening. May be for a long time. In this case, the non-motor-operated accessory is opened after the first normal winning game is surely ended due to the game ball winning the first electric chew 12 in the last opening of the first electric chew 12. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can reliably store the + α reserved ball when the game ball wins the opened non-motorized accessory.

  In the above embodiment, the non-motorized accessory is closed by operating one of the first closing mechanism or the second closing mechanism by winning one game ball in the opened non-motorized accessory. And the second closing mechanism may be activated by winning two or more game balls. The first non-motorized character 17 and the second non-motorized character 18 may have different winning numbers required for the operation of the first closing mechanism and the second closing mechanism.

  All elements described in the claims, the description and the drawings (for example, the first operation winning opening, the second operation winning opening, etc.) are physically unitary unless there is a clear statement to limit the number. One or more arrangements may be used, and the arrangement may be appropriately changed. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely provided for convenience of description of the present case, and it is not particularly conscious that special meanings are thereby caused. Therefore, what the element is is not limited to the element name alone. For example, the “first operation winning opening” may be a single piece of hardware or may include software. Furthermore, it is easily determined by those skilled in the art whether a plurality of the above-mentioned elements are integrally formed as appropriate or one element is divided into a plurality of elements. It is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like, so the statement that they are explicitly excluded in the claims etc. Unless otherwise stated, it goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention. Therefore, merely adopting the structural difference within the range to the gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been avoided. . In addition, the same applies to differences in obvious configurations that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

1 Pachinko Machine 11 Gate 12 First Electric Chu 13 Second Electric Chu 14 Third Electric Chu 15 Fourth Electric Chu 17 First Non-Electric Actor 18 Second Non-Electric Actor 19 Distribution Channel 41 Main Board 51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
192 First passage area 193 Second passage area

Claims (4)

A pass through which game balls pass,
A first operating winning opening and a second operating winning opening configured to be mutually operable in a first state in which game balls are difficult or impossible to win, and a second state in which game balls are easier to win than in the first state. And the third operation winning opening,
First operating means for controlling a first hit game for operating the first operation winning port from the first state to the second state, due to a game ball passing through the passing port,
A first area and a second area that are passing areas through which game balls winning the first operation winning port can pass;
A first winning opening that is non-electrically and mechanically operated from the first state to the second state in response to a game ball passing through the first area,
A first random number acquisition unit that acquires a first random number in response to a game ball winning the first winning opening,
A first determination that determines, based on the first random number, whether to execute a second win game in which the second operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state in accordance with establishment of a determination execution condition. Means,
The execution of the determination by the first determination unit based on the first random number is suspended until the determination execution condition is satisfied, and the first random number acquired by the first random number acquisition unit is stored up to a first upper limit number. First holding storage means;
According to the determination result by the first determination means, a second operating means for executing the second hit game,
A second winning opening that is non-electrically and mechanically operated from the first state to the second state in response to a game ball passing through the second area,
With
The determination execution condition is a condition that at least the first hit game is completed,
Inside the first operation winning opening, a game ball that has won the first operating winning opening while the first winning game is being executed by the first operating means is at least the first of the passage areas. In response to passing through the area, the first winning port is in the second state after the execution of the first winning game is completed, or the first winning game is completed when the execution of the first winning game is completed. The game is configured such that a predetermined time is required from when the game ball wins the first operation winning opening to when the game ball passes through the passing area so that the winning opening is in the second state. Machine.   When the game ball wins either the second winning opening or the second operating winning opening, the third operating winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state due to the winning. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a third operating means. A fourth operation winning opening configured to be mutually operable in the first state and the second state,
In the event that a game ball has been won in any of the second winning opening and the second activated winning opening, a second random number acquiring means for acquiring a second random number triggered by the winning,
A second determining, based on the second random number, whether to execute a third winning game for operating the third operation winning opening from the first state to the second state in accordance with the establishment of the determination execution condition. Determining means;
A third random number acquisition unit that acquires a third random number in response to a gaming ball winning the third operation winning opening,
And determining, based on the third random number, whether to execute a fourth win game in which the fourth operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state in accordance with establishment of the determination execution condition. Determining means;
A fourth operating means for executing the fourth hit game in accordance with a result of the determination by the third determining means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the third operating means executes the third winning game according to a result of the determination by the second determining means.   The inside of the first operation winning opening, the time required for a game ball to pass through the first region after winning the first operation winning opening, and a game ball winning the first operation winning opening. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a time required to pass through the second area from the second area is different. 5.

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