JP2020073123A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving taste of a game.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a first ball entry part; a second ball entry part; acquisition means that acquires special information on the basis of entry of a game ball in a ball entry part; and determination means for determining whether or not a privilege provision condition is satisfied on the basis of the acquired special information. A probability of providing a most advantageous privilege in a case where a game ball enters one ball entry part out of the first ball entry part and the second ball entry part, is set higher than a probability of providing the most advantageous privilege in a case where a game ball enters the other ball entry part out of the first ball entry part and the second ball entry part. Regardless of the setting, in a case where a game ball enters the one ball entry part, a probability of executing termination processing for terminating a high probability state in which a probability of satisfying the privilege provision condition is satisfied, is set higher than a probability of executing the termination processing in a case where a game ball enters the other ball entry part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, various effects are performed according to various gaming states for the purpose of improving the interest of the gaming (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-172988, A

  In the above-mentioned gaming machines, further improvement in technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and can be realized as the following modes.

[Form]
Launching means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A first ball entering portion provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entering portion provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the first ball entering part or a game ball entering the second ball entering part;
Based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit that determines whether or not the privilege grant condition is satisfied,
Special game state executing means for executing a special game state in which a privilege is given to a player based on the judgment means having determined that the privilege granting condition is satisfied,
Process executing means for executing an ending process for ending a high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved;
Operating means operated by the player to adjust the firing strength, which is the strength when the game ball is launched into the game area,
A gaming machine comprising:
Probability that the most advantageous benefit, which is most advantageous to the player, is given to the player in the case where a game ball enters one of the first entrance portion and the second entrance portion. Is set to be higher than the probability that the most advantageous privilege is awarded when a game ball enters the other ball-in part of the first ball-in part and the second ball-in part. Despite being
The probability that the ending process is executed by the process executing means when the game ball enters the one ball entrance portion is such that when the game ball enters the other ball entrance part, the ending process is A game machine characterized by being set to have a higher probability than being executed by the processing execution means.

  According to the gaming machine of the above aspect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol and display surface which are variably displayed in the symbol display device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various counters. It is an explanatory view showing the contents of the hit / miss table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of a distribution table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 2nd starting opening unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement of a 2nd starting opening unit, and the behavior of a game ball. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement of a 2nd starting opening unit, and the behavior of a game ball. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement of a 2nd starting opening unit, and the behavior of a game ball. It is a time chart which shows the outline of the processing which prohibits the start of the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry process for a starting opening. It is a flow chart which shows first judgment processing. It is a flow chart which shows the ball entrance processing for a falling edge. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry process for a rotating body. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows game time control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the change start processing for the 1st starting ports. It is a flow chart which shows reservation information shift processing. It is a flow chart which shows the judgment processing for the 1st starting mouth. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the variation time for the 1st starting ports. It is a flow chart which shows the change start processing for the 2nd starting opening. It is a flow chart which shows the judgment processing for the 2nd starting mouth. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the variation time for a 2nd starting opening. It is a flowchart showing a game state transition process. It is a flowchart which shows an opening time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a round number setting process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. It is a flow chart which shows entering ball counter setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows opening limit time setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an ending time setting process. It is a flow chart which shows shift processing at the end of an ending period. It is a flowchart which shows a process for abnormality notification. FIG. 3 is a block diagram mainly showing an electrical configuration of a sound emission control device and a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the sound-light side MPU. It is a flow chart which shows command corresponding processing. It is a flowchart which shows a hold command corresponding process. It is a flowchart showing a game game effect setting process. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing performed in MPU of a display control device. It is a flow chart which shows command interruption processing performed in MPU of a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the V interruption process performed in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd starting opening unit with which the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment is equipped. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the winning / losing table set to the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the distribution table set to the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment.

An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
A. First embodiment:
A1. Gaming machine structure:
A2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine:
A3. Details of the second starter unit:
A4. Various processes executed in the main controller:
A5. Electrical configuration of audio emission control device and display control device:
A6. Various processes executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device:
B. Second embodiment:
C. Third embodiment:
D. Modification:
E. Inventions extracted from each of the above embodiments and the like:

A. First embodiment:
A1. Gaming machine structure:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, also referred to as “pachinko machine”) as one embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 10 includes a wooden outer frame 11 combined in a substantially rectangular shape. When installing the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall, the outer frame 11 is fixed to the island facility of the game hall. Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a pachinko machine body 12 rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. The pachinko machine body 12 includes an inner frame 13 and a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 is rotatably supported by the metal hinge 15 with respect to the outer frame 11. The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by a metal hinge 16. On the back surface of the inner frame 13, control devices such as a main control device, a sound emission control device, and a display control device for controlling the pachinko machine body 12 are arranged. Details of these control devices will be described later. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a cylinder lock 17. The cylinder lock 17 has a function of locking the inner frame 13 to the outer frame 11 in a non-releasable manner and a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 in a non-releasable manner. Each lock is unlocked by performing a predetermined operation on the cylinder lock 17 using a dedicated key.

  An open window portion 18 is formed in a substantially central portion of the front door frame 14. Around the window portion 18 of the front door frame 14, resin parts and decorative parts for decorating the pachinko machine 10 are provided. The illumination component is composed of a light emitting means including various lamps such as LEDs. The light emitting means plays a role of enhancing the effect by turning on or blinking each unit game operation performed by the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot is won, when the reach occurs, and the like. A glass unit 19 made of two sheets of glass is arranged on the back side of the front door frame 14, and the opened window portion 18 is sealed by the glass unit 19. A game board to be described later is detachably attached to the inner frame 13, and a player of the pachinko machine 10 can visually recognize the game board from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 19. Details of the game board will be described later.

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

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

  Further, an operation handle 25 for the player to operate is provided on the right side of the front door frame 14 in front view. When the player operates the operation handle 25, the game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the front surface of the game board in conjunction with the operation. Inside the operation handle 25, a touch sensor for permitting the driving of the game ball launching mechanism, a weight button for stopping the launch of the game ball by the game ball launching mechanism by the player's pressing operation, and a rotation of the operation handle 25. A variable resistor for detecting a dynamic operation amount by a change in electric resistance is provided. When the player grips the operation handle 25, the touch sensor is turned on, and when the player turns the operation handle 25 clockwise, the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the turning operation amount, A game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the front surface of the game board with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor (hereinafter, also referred to as launch strength).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the game area PA is composed of a first partial game area PA1 including an area on the left side of the center and a lower area of the center, and a second partial game area PA2 on the right side of the center. The game ball shot in the game area PA is configured to flow in any one of the first partial game area PA1 and the second partial game area PA2. Specifically, when the turning operation amount of the operation handle 25 is less than 80% of the maximum turning operation amount, the firing intensity of the game ball is less than 80% of the maximum firing intensity, and the game ball is , It does not reach the guide passage 44 provided between the first partial game area PA1 and the second partial game area PA2, and flows through the first partial game area PA1. On the other hand, when the turning operation amount of the operation handle 25 is 80% or more of the maximum turning operation amount, the firing intensity of the game ball is 80% or more of the maximum firing intensity, and the game ball is the guide passage. It reaches 44 and is guided to the second partial game area PA2, and flows through the second partial game area PA2.

  The game board 30 is provided with a general winning opening 32, a first starting opening 33, a second starting opening 34, a falling opening 115, and a variable winning device 36. Further, the game board 30 is provided with a variable display unit 40 and a main display portion 45. The main display section 45 has a special drawing unit 37 and a round display section 39.

  The general winning openings 32 are entrances into which game balls can enter, and a plurality of them are provided on the game board 30. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the general winning opening 32, 10 game balls are paid out from the payout device 71 as prize balls.

  The first starting opening 33 is a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and is provided in the first partial game area PA1 below the center of the game board 30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33, three game balls are paid out as prize balls, and a jackpot lottery described below is executed.

  The second starting opening 34 is a ball entrance through which a game ball can enter and pass, and is provided in the second partial game area PA2 on the upper right side of the game board 30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 34, four game balls are paid out as prize balls, and a jackpot lottery described below is executed.

  It should be noted that the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 of the present embodiment allow the game balls to enter without going through a lottery process based on the entry of the game balls into another ball entering portion (for example, a through chucker). The ball is ready for play. This configuration will be described. A general game machine is provided with a through-chucker, which is a ball entry portion through which a game ball can pass, and when a game ball passes through the through-chucker, an ordinary electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) is opened. A lottery process for determining whether or not to set the state is executed. When winning in the lottery process, the ordinary electric accessory changes from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the starting opening (for example, the second starting opening) in which the ordinary electric accessory is provided. .. On the other hand, since the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 of the present embodiment are not provided with the ordinary electric accessory, the game ball to the other ball-in portion (for example, through chucker). The game ball can always enter without going through the lottery process based on the entry of the game. That is, in the present embodiment, the game balls can be inserted into the two starting ports at all times, and the player operates the operation handle 25 to adjust the firing intensity, whereby the first starting port 33 is formed. It is configured such that a situation in which the game ball may enter and a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting opening 34 can be intentionally selected.

  The falling port 115 is a ball entry port through which game balls can enter and pass, and is provided below the second starting port 34. When a game ball enters the falling hole 115, a process of ending the high probability mode described later is executed. The details of the processing when the game ball enters the falling opening 115 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is provided above the second starting port 34, and the second rotating body 112 is provided between the second starting port 34 and the falling port 115. There is. The first rotating body 111, the second starting port 34, the second rotating body 112, and the falling port 115 constitute a second starting port unit 110 described later. The details of the second starting port unit 110 will be described later.

  The variable winning a prize device 36 is provided with a big winning opening 36a leading to the back side of the game board 30 and an opening / closing door 36b for opening and closing the big winning opening 36a. The opening / closing door 36b is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special winning opening 36a. As described above, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, the main control device 60 executes a jackpot lottery (internal lottery). As a result of the big hit lottery, if the big hit or the small hit is won, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open / close execution mode. The open / close execution mode is a mode in which the open / close door 36b of the variable winning device 36 repeats an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 36a of the variable winning device 36, the payout device 71 pays out 15 game balls as prize balls.

  An outlet 43 is provided at the bottom of the game board 30, and game balls that have not entered the various inlets are discharged from the game area PA through the outlet 43.

  The special drawing unit 37 includes a first result display section 37a and a second result display section 37b. Each of the first result display section 37a and the second result display section 37b is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting sections are arranged in a predetermined manner.

  When the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is performed, the first result display unit 37a displays the segment display as a display mode until the display corresponding to the lottery result is performed. , Change display or predetermined display is performed. When the lottery is finished, the first result display unit 37a causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

  When the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is performed, the second result display portion 37b has a display mode until the segment display unit displays the lottery result. , Change display or predetermined display is performed. When the lottery is finished, the second result display section 37b causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

  The special drawing unit 37 further includes a first hold display section 37c formed of an LED lamp at a position adjacent to the first result display section 37a and the second result display section 37b.

  The 1st hold | maintenance display part 37c displays the number of hold | maintenance of the 1st starting opening 33 by the color and combination of the LED lamp to light. In this embodiment, up to four game balls that have entered the first starting opening 33 are reserved. In addition, in this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the second starting port 34 is not reserved.

  The round display unit 39 is configured by a light emitting display unit in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner, and displays the number of round games that occur in the open / close execution mode, or a display corresponding thereto. The round game is opened and closed until either a predetermined upper limit duration time elapses or a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the variable winning device 36 is satisfied. It is a game in which the open state of the door 36b is continued. The number of round games differs depending on the type of jackpot winning that triggered the transition. The round display unit 39 starts displaying the number of round games when the opening / closing execution mode is started, and ends when the opening / closing execution mode ends and a new unit game time operation is started.

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

  The symbol display device 41, when the first result display unit 37a performs variable display or predetermined display based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33, in accordance with that, variable display or predetermined display of the symbol. I do. In addition, the symbol display device 41, when the second result display section 37b displays a variable display or a predetermined display based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34, the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol in accordance therewith. Is displayed. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the display effect triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 33 or the second start opening 34, and the display effect in the opening / closing execution mode that shifts when the jackpot is won. And so on. Hereinafter, details of the symbol display device 41 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the symbols and the display surface 41a that are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. As shown in FIG. 4A, the symbols indicating the numbers 1 to 8 are variably displayed on the symbol display device 41. In addition, as the variable displayed symbols, it is also possible to adopt a symbol in which a symbol such as a character is added to each symbol indicating the numbers 1 to 8.

  FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing the display surface 41 a of the symbol display device 41. As shown in the figure, the display surface 41a displays three symbol columns Z1, Z2, Z3 of left, middle and right. In each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, the symbols of the numbers 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 4 (a) are arranged in ascending or descending order of the numbers, and each symbol column has a periodicity from top to bottom or from the bottom. A variable display is displayed that scrolls up. As shown in FIG. 4B, after the variable display by scrolling, one symbol for each symbol row is displayed in a stopped state on the activated line L. Specifically, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, the variable display in which the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are periodically scrolled in a predetermined direction is started. Then, each symbol to be scrolled is changed from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the symbol row Z1, the symbol row Z3, and the symbol row Z2, and finally the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. .. In the case where the variable display of the symbols is finished and the display is stopped, and when the result of the jackpot lottery by the main control device 60 is the jackpot winning, a predetermined combination of predetermined symbols is on the activated line L. It is formed. For example, a combination of the same symbols is formed on the activated line L. The manner of variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned aspect, but the number of symbol rows, the number of effective lines, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the symbol of each symbol row Various modes such as numbers can be adopted for the variable display of symbols.

  Here, the unit game spinning operation is a result of the jackpot lottery about the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, It is one unit of the processing to notify. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 notifies the player of the lottery result of one jackpot lottery for one piece of special information for each unit game operation. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment obtains the special information based on the entry of the game ball into either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, and then the 1 In either the result display section 37a or the second result display section 37b, after the segment display is variably displayed, the segment display is stopped and displayed so as to be a display corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. Let Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special information is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into either the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34, for each single unit game operation. In the symbol display device 41, after the predetermined symbol sequence is variably displayed, the symbol sequence is stopped and displayed so as to be displayed corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. The time required for one unit game time operation is also called unit game time. The unit game time is composed of a variable time which is the time from the start of the variable display until the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed, and a stop time which is the time when the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed. ing. In the following, the unit game time operation is also simply referred to as “game time”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the first reserved display area Ds1 is displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. In the first holding display area Ds1, the number of holdings based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of game balls that have entered the first starting opening 33 is four.

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

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

  The main control board 61 is provided with input ports and output ports, respectively. The payout control device 70 and a power failure monitoring circuit 86 provided in the power supply device 85 are connected to the input side of the main control board 61. The main control board 61 receives a stable DC 24V power supply from the power supply device 85 via the power failure monitoring circuit 86. The power supply device 85 is connected to a commercial power supply as an external power supply, converts external power supplied from the commercial power supply into operating power required by the main control device 60, the payout control device 70, etc. Supply power. Further, on the input side of the main control board 61, various kinds of detection provided at various winning openings such as the general winning opening 32, the first starting opening 33, the second starting opening 34, the falling opening 115, and the variable winning device 36. The sensor is connected. Based on the signals from these detection sensors, the MPU 62 of the main control board 61 determines whether or not a game ball flowing down the game area PA has entered each ball entrance. Further, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34.

  On the output side of the main control board 61, a variable winning prize drive unit 36c for opening and closing the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36, and a first rotating body 111 and a second rotating body 112 of the second starting opening unit 110 are rotationally driven. The rotating body drive unit 35 and the main display unit 45 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  Specifically, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the variable winning prize drive unit 36c so that the opening / closing door 36b is opened / closed. In each game time, the MPU 62 executes display control of the first result display section 37a or the second result display section 37b in the main display section 45, and in the opening / closing execution mode, the round display section 39 in the main display section 45. Display control is executed.

  A payout control device 70 and a sound emission control device 90 are connected to the transmission side of the main control board 61. To the payout control device 70, for example, a prize ball command is transmitted from the main control device 60 on the basis of the result of ball entry determination. When the main control device 60 transmits the prize ball command, the MPU 62 of the main control board 61 refers to the command information storage area 63f of the ROM 63. Specifically, when the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 32 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 gaming balls is transmitted from the main control device 60 to the first starting opening 33. When the entry of the game ball is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60, and the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is specified. The main control unit 60 transmits a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls. The payout control device 70 controls the payout device 71 based on the prize ball command received from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. A launch controller 80 is connected to the payout controller 70. The firing control device 80 controls the firing of the game ball firing mechanism 81. The game ball firing mechanism 81 is driven when a predetermined firing condition is satisfied.

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

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

  The display control device 100 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 based on various commands received from the voice emission control device 90. Specifically, the display control device 100 grasps, based on various commands received from the voice emission control device 90, the variation time of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of symbols finally stopped and displayed. Understand whether or not a reach has occurred, the content of the reach effect, the content of the notice effect executed at each game time, and the like. In the present embodiment, the stop time, which is the time during which the symbol combination is stopped and displayed, is constant (1 second in the present embodiment). Therefore, by determining the variable time, the unit game time, which is the time required for one game, is uniquely determined. The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 has been described above.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various counters used in the jackpot lottery and the like. The various counter information is used when the MPU 62 makes a jackpot lottery, sets the display of the main display unit 45, and sets the symbol display of the symbol display device 41. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery. The jackpot type counter C2 is used to sort the jackpot types such as the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. The reach random number counter C3 is used for the reach determination as to whether or not the reach is generated when the symbol array displayed on the symbol display device 41 is displaced and changed.

  The random number initial value counter CINI is used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Further, the variation type counter CS is used when determining the variation time in the first result display portion 37a and the second result display portion 37b of the main display portion 45, and the symbol display device 41.

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

  The RAM 64 is provided with a holding information storage area 64b and a determination processing execution area 64c. A first reservation area Ra is provided in the reservation information storage area 64b. In this embodiment, when the game balls sequentially enter the first starting opening 33, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 at the timing of entering the ball are the first in the pending information storage area 64b. It is stored in the reservation area Ra in time series. When a game ball enters the second starting opening 34, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 at the timing of entering the ball are stored in the determination process execution area 64c.

  Details of the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is used in the jackpot lottery as described above. The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured, for example, to be sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 89, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. When the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 89).

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the first holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting opening 33, and the second starting opening 34. It is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c at the timing when the game ball enters. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the first holding area Ra moves to the determination processing execution area 64c, and then the game at the second starting opening 34. When a ball hits, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, and then it is collated with the hit / miss table stored in the hit / miss table storage area 63a of the ROM 63 to determine whether or not to be a jackpot. Is determined.

  Next, the details of the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is used when determining a jackpot type such as a probability variation jackpot or a normal jackpot. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 29, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the first holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting opening 33, and the second starting opening 34. It is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c at the timing when the game ball enters.

  As described above, the MPU 62 performs the jackpot lottery using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, and when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, the determination processing execution area 64c. The jackpot type is determined using the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in. Further, the MPU 62 uses the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 to determine the display mode of the segment indicator to be stopped and displayed on the first result display section 37a and the second result display section 37b. .. In making the determination, the stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 63e of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  Next, details of the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is used when determining whether or not a reach occurs when the result of the jackpot lottery is not a jackpot. The reach random number counter C3 is configured to add one by one in order within the range of 0 to 238, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  The reach random number counter C3 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the first holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting opening 33, and the second starting opening 34 It is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c at the timing when the game ball enters. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first holding area Ra moves to the determination processing execution area 64c, and then the game at the second starting opening 34. When a ball enters, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, and then is compared with the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 to determine the reach. It is determined whether or not it occurs. However, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot and the mode is changed to the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 62 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  Reach means that for some of the plurality of symbol strings displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, there is a possibility that a combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot will be established. It is displayed and refers to a display state in which the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol columns in that state. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to a big hit means a combination of the same symbols in a predetermined effective line. Specifically, on the display surface 41a of FIG. 4 (b), first the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol column Z1, and then the same symbols as Z1 are stopped and displayed in the symbol column Z3 to form a reach line. In the situation where the reach line is formed, the reach is achieved by the variable display of the symbols in the symbol row Z2. Then, when a big hit occurs, the same symbol as the symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z2.

  Further, in the reach, while the reach line is formed, while performing the variable display of the symbols in the remaining symbol rows, and performing the reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on the background screen, A combination of symbols in which reach lines are formed is displayed in a reduced size or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a to perform reach production. Further, the reach random number counter C3 and other counters are used to determine whether or not to perform advance notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character before the reach display or before the reach display. May be.

  Next, details of the fluctuation type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 62 determines the variation time in the first result display section 37a and the second result display section 37b and the variation time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 198, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process described below is executed once, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation display on the first result display section 37a or the second result display section 37b and at the start of fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 41. The variable time table stored in the variable time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is used to determine the variable time in the first result display section 37a and the second result display section 37b.

  The combination of the obtained value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and the value of the reach random number counter C3 corresponds to the special information in the present invention. Further, a combination of a value of the big hit random number counter C1, a value of the big hit type counter C2, and a value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first holding area Ra is also called holding information.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the win / loss table. FIG. 7A shows a win / loss table for the low probability mode, and FIG. 7B shows a win / loss table for the high probability mode. In the pachinko machine 10, a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode are set as lottery modes for the jackpot lottery, and the win / loss table for the low-probability mode is referred to in the jackpot lottery in the low-probability mode. In the jackpot lottery in the probability mode, the win / fail table for the high probability mode is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, three values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a jackpot in the win / loss table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, 30 values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a jackpot in the hit / miss table for the high probability mode. Therefore, the high-probability mode has a higher probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery than the low-probability mode. In the present embodiment, 30 values are set as the values of the big hit random number counter C1 which is a small hit in the hit / miss table for the high probability mode, and the values of the big hit random number counter C1 which are out of alignment are set as 30 values are set. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the jackpot, the jackpot, and the probability of being missed are each one third.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 set as the jackpot in the hit table for the low probability mode is the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 set as the jackpot in the hit table for the high probability mode. Included in the group. However, as a result of the jackpot lottery, if the probability of being a jackpot in the high-probability mode is higher than that in the low-probability mode, the number and value of random numbers set as the jackpot are arbitrary.

Next, the jackpot type will be described. A plurality of types of jackpots can be set on the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, for example, a plurality of types of jackpots can be set by providing differences in the following three modes or modes.
(1) Number of times of opening / closing of the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode (number of rounds)
(2) Mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode (3) Lottery mode (low probability mode or high probability mode) of the jackpot lottery after the opening / closing execution mode ends

  As a mode of the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the above-mentioned (2) opening / closing execution mode, occurrence of a game ball entering the variable winning device 36 (winning) from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. It is possible to set the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode so that the frequencies are relatively high and low. In the present embodiment, in the high frequency winning mode, one opening of the opening / closing door 36b in the opening / closing execution mode is continued until 30 seconds elapses or until the number of winning game balls to the opening / closing door 36b reaches 10. Is set to. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, one opening of the opening / closing door 36b in the opening / closing execution mode is set to continue until 0.2 seconds elapses or until the number of winnings to the opening / closing door 36b reaches 6.

  When the operation handle 25 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 81 is drive-controlled so that one game ball is fired toward the game area PA in 0.6 seconds. In the low frequency winning mode of the present embodiment, the opening time of the opening / closing door 36b once is 0.2 seconds. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of the opening / closing door 36b once is shorter than the game cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur. However, even in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low-frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball may be set.

  The opening limit time for one opening and closing of the opening / closing door 36b and the number of opening limits for one opening are the frequency of winning the variable winning device 36 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. However, if the high-frequency winning mode is higher than the low-frequency winning mode, the opening mode of the opening / closing door 36b is arbitrary. Specifically, it is sufficient that the high-frequency winning mode has a longer opening limit time for one opening or a larger opening limit number for one opening than the low-frequency winning mode. In order to clarify the difference between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 36 may be configured so that winning is not substantially generated.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is selected as a result of the jackpot lottery, the jackpot type counter C2 is used to sort the jackpot types. The jackpot type distribution corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table. FIG. 8A shows a distribution table for the first starting port, and FIG. 8B shows a distribution table for the second starting port. The distribution table for the first starting port is referred to in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game balls into the first starting port 33, and the distribution table for the second starting port is directed to the second starting port 34. It is referred to in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the distribution table for the first starting port, 2R certainty variable jackpot is set as the jackpot type based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33.

  In the 2R probability variable jackpot, the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is 2 (2 rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the low frequency winning mode. The lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the jackpot in which the high-probability mode is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, in the distribution table for the second starting opening, 8R certainty variation jackpot and 16R certainty variation jackpot are set as the jackpot type based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34. ing. In the distribution table for the second starting opening, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 23” correspond to the 8R probability variation jackpot and “24 to 29” correspond to the 16R probability variation jackpot. It corresponds to.

  In the 8R probability variable jackpot, the number of times the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 is opened / closed in the opening / closing execution mode is 8 (8 rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the high frequency winning mode. The lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the jackpot in which the high-probability mode is set.

  In the 16R probability variation jackpot, the number of times the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 is opened / closed in the opening / closing execution mode is 16 times (16 rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the high frequency winning mode. The lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the jackpot in which the high-probability mode is set.

  In the opening / closing execution mode that shifts when the result of the jackpot lottery is a small hit, the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 is opened / closed once (1 round), and the opening / closing door 36b is opened once. Is set to continue until 1.8 seconds elapses or until the number of winning prizes on the opening / closing door 36b reaches 6. The lottery mode for the jackpot lottery after the opening / closing execution mode is not changed and the lottery mode is maintained as it is.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is missed, the opening / closing execution mode is not entered and the lottery mode is not changed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot is the jackpot, the distribution mode of the jackpot type is the jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 33 and the jackpot. It is different from the case of a big hit based on the entry of the game ball into the 2 starting port 34, and a clear difference is provided in the advantage for the player.

A3. Details of the second starter unit:
Next, details of the second starting opening unit 110 included in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 9: is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 2nd starting opening unit 110 with which the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped. The second starting port unit 110 includes a first rotating body 111, a second starting port 34, a second rotating body 112, a falling port 115, and an out port 116. A first cover member 113 that covers the first rotor 111 is provided around the first rotor 111, and a second cover member 114 that covers the second rotor 112 is provided around the second rotor 112. Is provided. Further, a partition 117 surrounding the second starting port 34, the second rotating body 112, the falling port 115, and the out port 116 is provided.

  The first rotating body 111 is connected to a drive motor provided on the back side of the game board 30, and rotates at a constant speed about a rotation shaft 111a that is substantially vertical to the game board 30. In the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 has a substantially circular shape, and when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, it starts rotating counterclockwise at a speed of one rotation in 60 seconds. On the circumference of the first rotating body 111, a first recess 111b into which one game ball can enter is provided. The first concave portion 111b is provided with a detection sensor 111s that detects the entry of a game ball.

  The first cover member 113 is a member that covers the periphery of the first rotating body 111, and an upper opening 113a into which a game ball can enter is provided on the upper side of the first rotating body 111, and the first rotating member 113 is rotated. On the lower side of the body 111, a lower opening 113b through which a game ball can pass is provided. Therefore, after the game ball enters the upper opening 113a of the first cover member 113, the first rotating body 111 rotates and the position of the first recess 111b and the upper opening 113a of the first cover member 113. The ball enters the first concave portion 111b of the first rotating body 111 at the timing when the position matches. In addition, the game ball that has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the first rotating body 111 rotates, the position of the first recess 111b and the position of the lower opening 113b of the first cover member 113 When they coincide with each other, they fall from the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. A second starting port 34 is provided below the lower opening 113b of the first cover member 113.

  As described above, the second starting port 34 is a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and is provided with a detection sensor 34s that detects a ball entering (passing through) the game ball. When the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is detected, the MPU 62 executes the big hit lottery, and also executes the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery. .. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 34 passes through and drops as it is, and reaches the second rotating body 112.

  The second rotating body 112 is connected to a drive motor provided on the back side of the game board 30, and rotates at a constant speed about a rotation shaft 112a that is substantially vertical to the game board 30. In this embodiment, the second rotating body 112 has a substantially circular shape, and when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the second rotating body 112 starts rotating counterclockwise at a speed of one rotation in 60 seconds. The circumference of the second rotating body 112 is provided with a second recess 112b into which one game ball can enter.

  The second cover member 114 is a member that covers the periphery of the second rotating body 112, and an upper opening 114a into which a game ball can enter is provided on the upper side of the second rotating body 112, and the second rotating member 114 is rotated. A lower opening 114b through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower side of the body 112. For this reason, the game ball is in the second recess 112b of the second rotary body 112 at the timing when the position of the second recess 112b of the second rotary body 112 and the position of the upper opening 114a of the second cover member 114 match. You will enter the ball. In addition, the game ball that has entered the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112, the second rotating body 112 rotates, the position of the second recess 112b and the position of the lower opening 114b of the second cover member 114. Will fall from the second concave portion 112b of the second rotating body 112 at the same timing. Below the lower opening 114b of the second cover member 114, a falling port 115 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are connected to a common drive motor and rotate in synchronization. More specifically, the rotary shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotary shaft 112a of the second rotary body 112, and the rotary shaft 111a of the first rotary body 111 is connected to the rotary shaft of the drive motor via a gear. It is connected. The gears are assembled so that the timing at which the first concave portion 111b of the first rotating body 111 is positioned vertically downward and the timing at which the second concave portion 112b of the second rotating body 112 is positioned vertically upward. .. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 enters the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 as it is.

  The falling hole 115 is a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and a detection sensor 115s for detecting the entrance (passage) of the game ball is provided. When the entry of the game ball into the falling slot 115 is detected in the state where the win / win lottery mode is the high-probability mode, the MPU 62 ends the high-probability mode and shifts to the low-probability mode. However, in the present embodiment, even when the entry of the game ball into the falling slot 115 is detected in the state in which the win / loss lottery mode is the high probability mode, it is possible during the period when the opening / closing execution mode is executed. For example, the high probability mode is configured not to end. The game ball that has entered the falling hole 115 passes through as it is, falls, and reaches the out port 116.

  The out port 116 is a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and the entered game ball is discharged from the game area PA.

  As described above, the partition wall 117 is provided so as to surround the second starting port 34, the second rotating body 112, the falling port 115, and the out port 116. Further, the second starting port 34 is provided at a position close to the first cover member 113, the game ball passes through the gap between the first covering member 113 and the second starting port 34, and the second starting port 34 is provided. It is impossible to enter the. Therefore, the game ball can enter the second starting port 34 and the falling port 115 only when entering the upper opening 113a of the first cover member 113.

  10, 11, and 12 are explanatory diagrams showing the operation of the second starting opening unit 110 and the behavior of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the second starting port unit 110 is configured such that the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 always enters the falling port 115 after 30 seconds.

  As shown in state A1 of FIG. 10, when the position of the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 does not coincide with the position of the upper opening 113a of the first cover member 113, the game ball has an upper opening. When entering the ball 113a, the game ball rides on the upper side of the first rotating body 111 until the first rotating body 111 rotates and the position of the first recess 111b coincides with the position of the upper opening 113a. It will be in a state of When 15 seconds have passed from the state A1 in FIG. 10, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees to be in the state A2.

  As shown in state A2 of FIG. 10, when the first rotating body 111 rotates and the position of the first recess 111b coincides with the position of the upper opening 113a of the first cover member 113, the game ball has an upper opening 113a. To enter the first concave portion 111b of the first rotating body 111.

  When the game ball enters the first recess 111b, the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b transmits a signal indicating that the game ball has been detected to the MPU 62, and the MPU 62 receiving the signal is , It is grasped that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b. When the MPU 62 grasps that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b, the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means, the speaker 46, and the symbol display device 41 may have an advantageous situation for the player. Perform the production that suggests that. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, and causes the symbol display device 41 to display a character such as “Attention !! The lottery will start in 30 seconds!” On the symbol display device 41, and outputs a voice corresponding to the character. To output. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another mode.

  When 15 seconds have passed from the state A2 of FIG. 10, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise to the state A3 of FIG. 10, and when 15 seconds have passed thereafter, the first rotating body 111 The rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees, and the state becomes the state A4 in FIG. 11.

  As shown in the state A4 of FIG. 11, when the first rotating body 111 rotates and the position of the first recess 111b coincides with the position of the lower opening 113b of the first cover member 113, the game ball, It passes through the lower opening 113b, falls, enters the second starting port 34, and passes through the second starting port 34 to reach the second rotating body 112. At this time, since the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 is positioned vertically above, the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 will enter the second recess 112b.

  Here, when the game ball enters the second starting port 34, the detection sensor 34s provided in the second starting port 34 transmits a signal indicating that the game ball has been detected to the MPU 62. When the MPU 62 recognizes that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 34 by receiving the signal, it performs a jackpot lottery and also performs a unit game time operation for performing a display corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery. To execute. Specifically, the MPU 62 acquires special information including the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34, and refers to the win / loss table based on the special information. , Determine the result of the jackpot lottery (judgment). In the present embodiment, as a result of the big hit lottery, three kinds of lottery results, that is, a big hit, a small hit, and a miss are set, and the probability of being a big hit, a small hit, and a miss is about one-third each.

  Further, the MPU 62 sets a unit game turn time, which is a time for a unit game turn operation, based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 sets the unit game time to a time shorter than the time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) required for the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 to enter the falling opening 115. To do. Specifically, the MPU 62 sets the unit game time for the unit game time operation for which the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit to 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 25 seconds, and the unit for the unit game time operation to be a small hit. The game time and the unit game time relating to the missed unit game operation are set to 29 seconds. Therefore, as will be described later, at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115, the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 ends. is doing.

  When the unit game time is set, the MPU 62 executes the unit game time operation. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 is a result of the jackpot lottery before the game ball enters the fallout port 115 on the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the symbol display device 41 as the effect executing means during the unit game operation. Is a big hit or a small hit, and an effect that suggests that the high-probability mode does not end is executed. Specifically, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, and causes the symbol display device 41 to display a character such as "Pray that a big hit or a small hit is won before the ball enters the falling hole!". , Causes the speaker 46 to output a voice corresponding to the character. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another mode.

  When the MPU 62 determines that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the pachinko machine 10 is switched to the open / close execution mode for two rounds or more after the unit game time operation is completed, and the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. When it is determined that the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode for one round after the unit game operation is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot lottery is out, the MPU 62 does not shift to the open / close execution mode even after the end of the unit game operation.

  In the present embodiment, the opening / closing execution mode includes an opening period in which the opening effect is executed, an opening / closing process period in which the opening / closing process of the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 is executed, and an ending period in which the ending effect is executed. It is configured.

  When determining that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the MPU 62 sets the length of the opening period to 6.0 seconds when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, and sets the opening / closing door 36b once (1 round). ) Maximum open time is set to 30.0 seconds and ending period length is set to 6.0 seconds. Similarly, when determining that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, the MPU 62 sets the length of the opening period to 1.0 second and shifts the opening / closing door 36b to 1 when the opening / closing execution mode is entered. The maximum opening time of one time (1 round) is set to 1.8 seconds, and the length of the ending period is set to 0 seconds.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is configured to always enter the falling port 115 after 30 seconds, so the second starting port 34 If the entry of the game ball into the fall-out port 115 is not detected despite the lapse of 30 seconds from the entry of the game ball into the, it is possible that some abnormality has occurred. As some abnormality, for example, a player uses a magnet, prevents the game ball from entering the falling hole 115 by tilting or rocking the pachinko machine 10, or prevents the rotation of the second rotating body 112. It may be stopped due to a problem.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the MPU 62 starts measuring the elapsed time after the game ball enters the second starting port 34, and the falling ball after the game ball enters the second starting port 34. When 32 seconds have passed without the game ball entering 115, the various lamps 47 are blinked, and a character such as "abnormality occurrence" is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and a voice corresponding to the character is displayed. Output to the speaker 46. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to notify an abnormality such as a fraud by the player or a defect of the second rotating body 112.

  The reason why the reference time until the abnormality is notified is set to 32 seconds is that the error in the time required for the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 to enter the falling opening 115 is taken into consideration. This is because the time is 30 seconds or more, and can be set to any time. However, in order to promptly notify the abnormality, it is preferable to set the time close to 30 seconds.

  When 5 seconds elapse from the state A4 of FIG. 11, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate counterclockwise by 30 degrees to be the state A5 of FIG. 11.

  In the state A5 of FIG. 11, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game balls into the second starting opening 34 is a jackpot, and the unit game turn time is set to 5 seconds, the unit game turn operation is performed. Is ended, the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, and the like are notified to the player that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, and the opening / closing execution mode of two or more rounds is entered. This open / close execution mode continues at least until the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115.

  On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a big hit and the unit game time is set to 10 seconds or 25 seconds, and to the second starting opening 34 If the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball is a small hit or miss, the unit game spinning operation is not ended.

  When 5 seconds elapse from the state A5 of FIG. 11, in other words, when 10 seconds elapse after the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. 11 becomes the state A6 in FIG.

  In the state A6 of FIG. 11, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a jackpot and the unit game turn time is set to 10 seconds, the unit game turn operation is performed. Is ended, the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, and the like are notified to the player that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, and the opening / closing execution mode of two or more rounds is entered. This open / close execution mode continues at least until the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115.

  On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a big hit and the unit game time is set to 25 seconds, and the game ball into the second starting opening 34 If the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry is a small hit or miss, the unit game time operation is not ended.

  When 15 seconds have passed from the state A6 in FIG. 11, in other words, 25 seconds have passed since the game ball entered the second starting opening 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. The state becomes A7 in FIG.

  In the state A7 of FIG. 12, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game balls into the second starting opening 34 is a jackpot, and the unit game turn time is set to 25 seconds, the unit game turn operation is performed. Is ended, the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, and the like are notified to the player that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, and the opening / closing execution mode of two or more rounds is entered. This open / close execution mode continues at least until the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115.

  On the other hand, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a small hit or miss, the unit game time operation is not ended. In this case, the MPU 62, during the unit game operation, various lamps 47 as a performance executing means, the speaker 46, the symbol display device 41, the effect that suggests that the high probability mode may end. Let it run. Specifically, the MPU 62 blinks the various lamps 47, displays a character such as “falling risk !!” on the symbol display device 41, and causes the speaker 46 to output a sound corresponding to the character. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another mode.

  When 4 seconds elapse from the state A7 of FIG. 12, in other words, 29 seconds elapse after the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. The state becomes A8 in FIG.

  In the state A8 of FIG. 12, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a small hit, the unit game time is set to 29 seconds, so the unit game is set. The spinning operation is completed, and the player is notified by the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, and the like that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, and at the same time, the opening / closing execution mode for one round is entered. This open / close execution mode continues for 2.8 seconds, which is the sum of the opening period of 1.0 seconds and the opening / closing door 36b of 1.8 seconds. Therefore, the opening / closing execution mode continues at least until the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115.

  On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is out of the range, the unit game time is set to 29 seconds, so the unit game time operation ends. , It does not shift to the open / close execution mode.

  When 1 second elapses from the state A8 of FIG. 12, in other words, 30 seconds elapses after the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. And the state becomes state A9 in FIG.

  As shown in the state A9 of FIG. 12, when the second rotating body 112 rotates and the position of the second recess 112b coincides with the position of the lower opening 114b of the second cover member 114, the game ball, The ball passes through the lower opening 114b, falls, enters the falling port 115, and passes through the falling port 115 to reach the out port 116. The game ball that has entered the out port 116 is discharged to the outside from the game area PA.

  Here, when the game ball enters the falling hole 115, the detection sensor 115s provided in the falling hole 115 transmits a signal indicating that the game ball has been detected to the MPU 62. When the MPU 62 recognizes that the game ball has entered the fallout port 115 by receiving the signal, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 enters the open / close execution mode. It is determined whether or not the transfer is in progress. Then, when the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode, and when it is determined that the pachinko machine 10 is not in the transition execution mode, the MPU 62 ends the high-probability mode and transitions to the low-probability mode. Execute the process. On the other hand, when the win / no win lottery mode is the high-probability mode and when it is determined that the pachinko machine 10 is transitioning to the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 62 suppresses execution of the falling process and continues the high-probability mode. Let Further, when it is determined that the win / no win lottery mode is not the high-probability mode, the low-probability mode is continued regardless of whether the pachinko machine 10 is in transition to the open / close execution mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the period during which the open / close execution mode is executed functions as a period during which the execution of the falling process is suppressed.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, when the MPU 62 of the present embodiment determines that the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a jackpot or a jackpot. Is the timing of starting the opening / closing execution mode, after the unit game spinning operation relating to the special information determined to be a big hit or a small hit has ended, and the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 falls. It is set before the timing of entering the mouth 115, and the timing of ending the opening / closing execution mode is set after the timing of entering the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 into the falling opening 115.

  Therefore, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the game ball having passed through the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115. The open / close execution mode is being executed at the timing. As a result, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a big hit or a small hit, even if the game ball enters the falling opening 115, the falling processing is executed. Is suppressed and the high probability mode continues. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is out of the range, the opening / closing execution mode is not executed at the timing when the game ball enters the falling opening 115. The falling process is executed, and the high probability mode ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is guided to enter the falling port 115, so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34. In addition to the expectation that the opening / closing execution mode may be executed when a ball is thrown, a sense of tension that a game ball may enter the fallout opening 115 and the high probability mode may end Can be given to players. That is, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the game ball enters the falling opening 115. Even in this case, the falling process is not executed and the high-probability mode does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that the opening and closing execution mode of 2R or more may be executed when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a jackpot. It is possible to give the player an expectation that the high-probability mode will not end. As a result, the degree of attention of the player regarding the result of the jackpot lottery can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the first starting port 33 is configured not to enter the falling port 115. Therefore, the player compares the case in which the game ball is inserted into the second starting opening 34 with the case in which the game ball is inserted into the first starting opening 33, and which case is more advantageous? According to the situation of the game, the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34, or the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the first starting port 33. It will be operated. Therefore, the game can be given a strategic character, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a unit game based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 between the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 and the entry into the falling opening 115. The round operation is executed, and the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the unit game spinning action during the period from when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 to when it enters the falling opening 115, and the player's expectation for the result of the jackpot lottery. The feeling can be suitably increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game time for the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the deviation or the small hit is the unit game time for the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the big hit. Since it is set to be longer than that, the longer the time elapses after the unit game spinning operation is started, the more likely it is that the player will be disadvantageous. Therefore, the player's sense of tension can be increased over time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is shorter than the time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) required for the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 to enter the falling opening 115. The timing of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to prevent another new game ball from entering the second starting opening 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115. it can. That is, in the present embodiment, only one game ball exists between the second starting opening 34 and the falling opening 115. Therefore, the player's attention to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game time operation is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 34, and the unit game time operation is completed within 30 seconds. Then, the first rotating body 111 of the present embodiment sets the timing of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 34 so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. adjust. Therefore, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 can be ended before a new another game ball enters the second starting opening 34.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the first rotating body 111 can be focused on during the period from when the game ball enters the first recess 111b until it enters the second starting port 34, so that the player It is possible to appropriately increase the expectation and the sense of tension.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the rotation of the second rotating body 112 can be focused on during the period from when the game ball enters the second recess 112b until it enters the falling hole 115, the player's expectation. The feeling and tension can be suitably enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate in synchronization, the player's attention regarding the rotation of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 should be increased. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the first rotary body 111 and the second rotary body 112 are connected to a common drive motor and rotate in synchronization, the first rotary body 111 is driven by the two drive motors. Compared with the configuration in which the second rotary body 112 and the second rotary body 112 rotate independently of each other, the following effects are obtained.

  If a configuration in which the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are independently rotated by two drive motors is adopted, when one drive motor has a problem such as a disconnection or a change in rotation speed, Causes the rotations of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 to be out of synchronization.

  On the other hand, if the configuration in which the first rotary body 111 and the second rotary body 112 are connected to the common drive motor and rotate in synchronization as in the present embodiment is adopted, the change in the rotation speed of the drive motor is changed. Even if occurs, it is possible to maintain the synchronization of the rotations of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112. Further, since only one drive motor is used in the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce a risk that a defect such as disconnection of the drive motor occurs as compared with a configuration using two drive motors. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are separately and independently rotated by the two drive motors.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rotary shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotary shaft 112a of the second rotary body 112, and the rotary shaft 111a of the first rotary body 111 is connected to the rotary shaft of the drive motor via a gear. The rotary shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotary shaft 111a of the first rotary body 111, and the rotary shaft 112a of the second rotary body 112 is connected via a gear. Compared with the structure connected to the rotary shaft of the drive motor, the following effects are obtained.

  If the rotary shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotary shaft 111a of the first rotary body 111, the rotary shaft 112a of the second rotary body 112 is connected to the rotary shaft of the drive motor via a gear. Adopting the configuration, in the case where a problem occurs in the gear that connects the drive motor and the second rotating body 112 and the second rotating body 112 does not rotate, the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 However, there is a possibility that a problem that the high probability mode is illegally continued because the player does not enter the falling hole 115. However, even if this defect occurs, it is a situation that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, even if the player recognizes the occurrence of this defect, there is a possibility that the defect may not be transmitted to the hall side.

  On the other hand, like the present embodiment, the rotary shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotary shaft 112a of the second rotary body 112, and the rotary shaft 111a of the first rotary body 111 is connected via the gear. If the structure that is connected to the rotation shaft of the drive motor is adopted, when a problem occurs in the gear that connects the drive motor and the first rotating body 111 and the first rotating body 111 does not rotate, a game is played. There is a problem that the ball does not enter the second starting opening 34, but this problem is a disadvantageous situation for the player, and when the player recognizes the occurrence of this problem, the problem is reported to the hall side. It is considered highly likely. Therefore, the rotary shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotary shaft 112a of the second rotary body 112, and the rotary shaft 111a of the first rotary body 111 is connected to the rotary shaft of the drive motor via a gear. It is preferable to adopt a configuration.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the game ball does not enter the falling hole 115 even though 32 seconds have elapsed after the game ball entered the second starting port 34, an abnormality may have occurred. Since it is notified that there is, an abnormality such as a fraud by the player or a defect of the second rotating body 112 can be notified.

  FIG. 13 is a time chart showing an outline of the processing for prohibiting the start of the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. FIG. 13 shows times Tx1 to Tx5 at which the position of the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 coincides with the position of the upper opening 113a or the lower opening 113b. In the present embodiment, the intervals between time Tx1 and time Tx5 are 30 seconds.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the upper opening 113a enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 at the timing of time Tx2, which is 30 seconds after the time Tx1. The game ball enters the second starting port 34 at the timing of time Tx3, which is 30 seconds after entering the first recess 111b, and is based on the entering of the game ball into the second starting port 34. The unit game turn operation is started. Then, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 ends at the time when 29 seconds have elapsed from the time Tx3 at the maximum, and at the same time, the game ball entering the second starting opening 34. Enters the fallout port 115 at the timing of time Tx4, which is 30 seconds after the time Tx3.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the MPU 62 is the second game ball after being detected by the detection sensor 111s. At the timing (time Tx3) of entering the starting opening 34, the first starting opening 33 is moved so that the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is not executed. The fluctuation start prohibition period, which is a period for prohibiting the start of the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball, is set.

  Specifically, when the MPU 62 recognizes that the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the MPU 62 determines the timing of the start of the fluctuation start prohibition period as the detection sensor 111s. Is set 15 seconds after the game ball is detected (time Tx2), and the end timing of the fluctuation start prohibition period is set 60 seconds (time Tx4) after the detection sensor 111s detects the game ball. To do. That is, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s at time Tx2, a unit based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 for 15 seconds after the detection sensor 111s detects the game ball. The variation start of the game turn operation is permitted, and the variation start of the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is prohibited for the subsequent 45 seconds.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time set as the unit game time of the unit game operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is 15 seconds at the maximum. Therefore, even if the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is started within 15 seconds after the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s, it is detected by the detection sensor 111s. At time Tx3, which is the timing at which the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34, the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is not executed. ..

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the game ball enters the first starting opening 33. Since the start of the unit game time operation based on the ball is prohibited, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 can be preferentially executed, and the second starting port 34 can be executed. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the unit game spinning action based on the entry of the game ball into the.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the game ball detected by the detection sensor 111s enters the second starting opening 34, the unit game spinning operation based on the entry into the first starting opening 33 is not executed. As a result, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 can be executed immediately after the game ball enters the second starting opening 34. Therefore, even though the game ball has entered the second starting port 34, the start of the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is delayed, and the game ball falls. At the timing of entering the mouth 115, the unit game time operation is not yet finished, and although the big hit or the small hit is won, the opening and closing execution mode is delayed and the high probability mode is ended. Occurrence of a situation can be suppressed.

A4. Various processes executed in the main controller:
Next, an example of specific processing executed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The processing executed by the main control device 60 will be described first, and then the processing executed by the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

  The MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes timer interrupt processing and normal processing in order to advance the game of each game time. The MPU 62 executes an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal, in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, but the description of these processes will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. As described above, the timer interrupt process is regularly (for example, 2 msec cycle) activated by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60.

  In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. Specifically, the states of various detection sensors connected to the main controller 60 are read, the states of the sensors are determined, and the detection information (ball entry detection information) is stored. Then, it progresses to step S102.

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

  In step S103, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by one, and when the respective counter values reach their maximum values, they are cleared to zero. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 64. Then, it progresses to step S104.

  In step S104, a ball entering process for the starting opening accompanying the entering of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 is executed. The details of the entrance process for the starting opening in step S104 will be described later. After executing step S104, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a ball entry process for a ball entry into the ball exit 115 is performed. The details of the falling ball entry processing in step S105 will be described later. After executing step S105, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, a ball entering process for the rotating body accompanying the ball entering the game ball into the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is executed. Details of the ball entering process for the rotating body in step S106 will be described later. After executing step S106, the MPU 62 ends the timer interrupt process.

<Entering ball for starting opening>
Next, the ball entry process for the starting opening will be described. The ball entry process for the starting opening is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 14: S104).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a ball entry process for the starting opening. In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 33 (starting winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first starting opening 33. In step S201, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 33 (S201: YES), the process proceeds to step S202, and the payout control device 70 pays out three game balls. Set the command. Then, it progresses to step S203.

  In step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 33 to the management control device on the game hall side. Then, it progresses to step S204.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the first startup pending number RaN is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). In step S204, if the first starting pending number RaN is not less than the upper limit value (S204: NO), the ball entry process for the starting opening is ended.

  On the other hand, in step S204, when the first startup hold number RaN is less than the upper limit value (S204: YES), the process proceeds to step S205, and 1 is added to the first start hold number RaN of the corresponding hold area. Then, it progresses to step S206.

  In step S206, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 (FIG. 14) are set to the first storage area of the corresponding free storage areas, that is, the step The value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reservation number RaN to which 1 is added in S205. After executing step S206, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, a destination determination process is executed. The pre-judgment process is based on the information (holding information) of the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 (held information), the jackpot lottery determination result (lottery result), the jackpot type, and the occurrence of reach. It is a process of performing the determination of the presence or absence of, etc., before the holding information is subjected to the jackpot lottery (determination process) by the main control device 60. Details of the destination determination process will be described later. After executing step S207, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, processing for setting a hold command is executed. Specifically, the determination result of the destination determination process executed based on the information (holding information) of the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is set as a hold command.

  The hold command is a jackpot lottery by the main control device 60, in which the hold information indicates the determination result by the first determination process based on the occurrence of the ball entering the first starting opening 33 and the hold information acquired based on the ball entering. It is a command for the sub-side control device to recognize it before it becomes the target of. The hold command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in the command output process (FIG. 19: step S602) of the normal process described later.

  In addition, when the voice emission control device 90 receives the hold command transmitted based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33, the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 is displayed. A command for changing the number of reserved items is transmitted to the display control device 100. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 100 changes the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of hold.

  When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 33 (S201: NO), the process proceeds to step S209 and whether the game ball has entered the second starting opening 34 or not. Is determined by the detection state of the detection sensor 34s corresponding to the second starting port 34.

  When it is determined in step S209 that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 34 (S209: YES), the process proceeds to step S210, and the payout control device 70 pays out four game balls. Set the command. Then, it progresses to step S211. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S209 that the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 34 (S209: NO), the entering processing for the starting opening is ended.

  In step S211, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 34 to the management control device on the game hall side. Then, it progresses to step S212.

  In step S212, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The open / close execution mode flag is a flag that is turned on when the game state is changed to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is turned off when the open / close execution mode is also ended in the game state transition process. When it is determined in step S212 that the opening / closing execution mode flag is not ON (step S212: NO), the process proceeds to step S213. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S212 that the opening / closing execution mode flag is ON (step S212: YES), the ball entry process for the main starting opening is ended.

  In step S213, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 (FIG. 14) are stored in the determination processing determination processing execution area 64c of the RAM 64. Then, it progresses to step S214.

  In step S214, the second start entrance ball flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned on. The second start entrance ball flag is turned on when the game ball enters the second start opening 34, and when the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 is started. This flag is turned off. After executing step S214, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, the abnormality notification flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned on. The abnormality notification flag is a flag that is turned on when a game ball enters the second starting port 34 and turned off when a game ball enters the falling port 115. After executing step S215, the process proceeds to step S216.

  In step S216, "16000" (that is, 32 seconds) is set in the timer counter area Td indicating the remaining time until the notification of abnormality is executed. The timer counter area Td is provided in each of the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Td is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, every 2 msec. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, if the game ball does not enter the falling opening 115 within 32 seconds after the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, the abnormality is notified. After executing step S216, the ball entry process for the starting opening is terminated.

<First judgment processing>
Next, the destination determination process will be described. The destination determination process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 15: S207) of a ball entry process for the starting opening.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the destination determination process. As described above, the determination process such as the jackpot lottery determination, the jackpot type determination, the presence / absence of the reach occurrence, and the like based on the holding information, the holding information indicates that the holding information is a big hit by the main control device 60. This is a process to be executed before the target of the lottery.

  In step S301, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the storage area by the ball entering the starting opening in the entrance processing for the starting opening (FIG. 15) is grasped. After that, the process proceeds to step S302, and the lottery mode at the time when the big hit lottery by the current ball entry is executed as the game time is determined. Specifically, the determination result of the previous determination process executed by the ball before the current ball is read from the corresponding storage area, and whether there is a probability variation jackpot that occurs before the jackpot lottery for the current ball By grasping, the lottery mode at the time when the jackpot lottery by the current ball entry is executed as the game time is determined.

  In step S302, when it is determined that the lottery mode is the low-probability mode at the time when the big hit lottery by the current ball entry is executed as the game time, (S302: YES), the process proceeds to step S303, and the winning / losing table is stored. The win / fail table for the low probability mode stored in the area 63a is referred to. After that, the process proceeds to step S305, and as a result of referring to the hit / miss table for the low probability mode, it is determined whether or not the information on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot.

  On the other hand, in step S302, when it is determined that the lottery mode is not the low-probability mode at the time when the big hit lottery by the current entry is executed as the game time (S302: NO), the process proceeds to step S304, and the high-probability mode As a result of referring to the hit / miss table for use, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot. After that, the process proceeds to step S305, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot as a result of referring to the hit table for the high probability mode.

  When it is determined in step S305 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot (S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S306, and is stored in the storage area by entering the starting opening this time. The value of the hit jackpot type counter C2 is grasped. After that, the process advances to step S307 to refer to the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 63b. After executing step S307, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, as a result of referring to the distribution table, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot type counter C2 grasped this time corresponds to the probability variation jackpot. When it determines with it corresponding to a probability variation jackpot in step S308 (S308: YES), it progresses to step S309 and memorize | stores probability variation jackpot information in the previous determination process result storage area 64f. Then, the destination determination process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S308 that the probability variation jackpot is not supported (S308: NO), the process proceeds to step S310, and normal jackpot information is stored in the previous determination processing result storage area 64f. Then, the destination determination process ends.

  In step S305, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time does not correspond to the jackpot (S305: NO), the process proceeds to step S311, and the storage area is entered by entering the starting opening this time. The stored value of the reach random number counter C3 is grasped. After that, the process advances to step S312 to refer to the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c. Then, the process proceeds to step S313, and as a result of referring to the reach determination table, it is determined whether the value of the reach random number counter C3 grasped this time corresponds to the occurrence of reach.

  In step S313, when it is determined that the reach occurrence is supported (S313: YES), the process proceeds to step S314 and the reach occurrence information is stored in the previous determination process result storage area 64f. Then, the destination determination process ends. On the other hand, in step S313, when it is determined that the occurrence of the reach is not supported (S313: NO), the destination determination process is ended as it is.

<Slip-in entrance processing>
Next, a ball entry process for the falling opening will be described. The falling ball entrance processing is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a timer interrupt processing subroutine (FIG. 14: S105).

  FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a ball entry process for the falling entrance. In step S401, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the falling opening 115 based on the detection state of the detection sensor 115s corresponding to the falling opening 115. When it is determined in step S401 that the game ball has entered the falling opening 115 (S401: YES), the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, in step S401, when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the falling opening 115 (S401: NO), the falling processing for the falling opening ends.

  In step S402, the abnormality notification flag is turned off. Then, it progresses to step S403.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. When it is determined in step S403 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S403: YES), the process proceeds to step S404. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S403 that the high-probability mode flag is not ON (S403: NO), the ball entry process for the falling edge is terminated.

  In step S404, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. When it is determined in step S404 that the opening / closing execution mode flag is not ON (S404: NO), the process proceeds to step S405. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S404 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S404: YES), the ball entry process for the actual falling entrance is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, even if a game ball enters the falling opening 115 during the period of the opening / closing execution mode, the falling processing (S405) for turning off the high probability mode flag is not executed.

  In step S405, the high probability mode of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned off. Then, it progresses to step S406.

  In step S406, a process of setting a fall command is executed. The fall command is a command for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that a game ball has entered the fall opening 115. The falling command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in the command output process (FIG. 19: step S602) of the normal process described later. After executing step S406, the ball entry processing for the main fallout end is completed.

<Entering ball processing for rotating body>
Next, the ball entering process for the rotating body will be described. The ball entering process for the rotating body is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 14: S106) of the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a ball entering process for a rotating body. In step S501, it is determined whether the first start opening variation start prohibition flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The first starting opening variation start prohibition flag is a flag that indicates the above-described first starting opening variation start prohibition period, and is turned on when the first starting opening variation start prohibition period starts, This is a flag that is turned off when the fluctuation start prohibition period ends.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening variation start prohibition flag is not ON (S501: NO), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening variation start prohibition flag is ON (S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S510 described later.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the standby period flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The waiting period flag is a flag that indicates a waiting period until the above-described first starting opening variation start prohibition period starts, and in the present embodiment, 15 seconds before the first starting opening variation start prohibition period starts. Is a flag that is turned on when the first starting opening variation start prohibition period starts and turned off.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the standby period flag is not ON (S502: NO), the process proceeds to step S503. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S502 that the waiting period flag is ON (S502: YES), the process proceeds to step S507 described later.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 based on the detection state of the detection sensor 111s corresponding to the first recess 111b. When it is determined in step S503 that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 (S503: YES), the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S503 that the game ball has not entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 (S503: NO), the ball entering process for the present rotating body ends.

  In step S504, a process of setting a rotating body entry command is executed. The rotating body ball input command is a command for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. The rotating body entry command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in a command output process (FIG. 19: step S602) of the normal process described later. After executing step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, the waiting period flags of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 are turned on. Then, it progresses to step S506.

  In step S506, a waiting time setting process is executed. Specifically, "7500" (that is, 15 sec) is set in the timer counter area Tw indicating the remaining time of the waiting period. The timer counter area Tw is provided in each of the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Tw is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, every 2 msec. After executing step S506, the ball entering process for the present rotating body is ended.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the standby period flag is ON (S507: YES), the process proceeds to step S507, and it is determined whether it is the timing to end the standby period. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the timer counter area Tw is “0”.

  When it is determined in step S507 that it is time to end the waiting period (S507: YES), the process proceeds to step S508. On the other hand, in step S507, when it is determined that it is not the timing to end the waiting period (S507: NO), the ball entering process for the main rotating body ends.

  In step S508, the first start opening variation start prohibition flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S509, and the fluctuation start prohibition time setting process is executed. Specifically, "22500" (that is, 45 seconds) is set in the timer counter area Tz indicating the remaining time of the first start opening variation start prohibition period. The timer counter area Tz is provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Tz is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is activated, that is, every 2 msec. After executing step S509, the ball entry process for the present rotary body ends.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening variation start prohibition flag is ON (S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S510, and it is time to end the first start opening variation start prohibition period. To judge. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the timer counter area Tz is "0".

  When it is determined in step S510 that it is the timing when the first starting opening variation start prohibition period ends (S510: YES), the process proceeds to step S511, and the first starting opening variation start prohibition flag is turned off. Then, the ball entering process for the present rotating body is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S510 that it is not the timing when the first starting opening variation start prohibition period ends (S510: NO), the ball entry process for the present rotating body ends.

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing normal processing. In step S601, a startup process is executed. Specifically, the initialization of each control device when the power is turned on, the determination of the validity of the data stored and held in the RAM 64, and the like are executed. Then, it progresses to step S602.

  In step S602, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the normal process executed last time is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 70. Further, when commands related to effects such as a variation command, a type command, and a hold command are set, they are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. After executing step S602, the process proceeds to step S603.

  In step S603, the fluctuation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the fluctuation type counter CS, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Then, it progresses to step S604.

  In step S604, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 70 are read, and the process proceeds to step S605. In step S605, a game time control process for controlling the game at each game time is executed. In the game time control process, jackpot lottery, setting of variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 41, display control of the first result display section 37a, the second result display section 37b, etc. are performed. Details of the game number control process will be described later. After executing step S605, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. By executing the game state shift processing, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, or the like. Details of the game state transition processing will be described later. Then, it progresses to step S607.

  In step S607, abnormality notification processing is executed. In the abnormality notification process, if the game ball does not enter within 32 seconds after the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, a process for informing that an abnormality has occurred is executed. Details of the abnormality notification processing will be described later. Then, it progresses to step S608.

  In step S608, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the normal process this time (start of the command output process of step S602 in the second and subsequent cycles). That is, it is determined whether or not the next normal processing execution timing has come.

  When it is determined in step S608 that the predetermined time (4 msec) has not elapsed from the start of the current normal processing (S608: NO), the execution timing of the next normal processing is reached in steps S609 and S610. Within the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated. Specifically, in step S609, 1 is added to the random number initial value counter CINI, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. In addition, in step S610, 1 is added to the fluctuation type counter CS, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64.

  On the other hand, in step S608, when it is determined that the predetermined time (4 msec) has elapsed from the start of the normal process this time (S608: YES), the process returns to step S602, and each process from step S602 to step S607 is performed. Run.

  In addition, since the execution time of each process of step S602 to step S606 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS using the remaining time, the values of these counters can be updated at random.

<Game time control processing>
Next, the game number control process will be described. The game time control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a normal process subroutine (FIG. 19: S605).

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the game number control process. In step S701, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The open / close execution mode flag is turned ON when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition processing, which will be described later, and is turned OFF when the open / close execution mode is similarly terminated in the game state transition processing.

  When it is determined in step S701 that the opening / closing execution mode is in effect (S701: YES), the present game number control processing is ended without executing any of the processing from step S702. That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the game time is not started regardless of whether or not a ball has entered the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S701 that the open / close execution mode is not in effect (S701: NO), the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b is in the variable display. This determination is made by determining whether the variable display flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The variable display flag is turned on when the variable display is started for one of the first result display section 37a and the second result display section 37b, and is turned off when the variable display is ended.

  When it is determined in step S702 that the main display unit 45 is not performing the variable display (S702: NO), the process proceeds to step S703. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S702 that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display (S702: YES), the process proceeds to step S708 described later.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the second start-port entrance ball flag is ON. When it is determined in step S703 that the second start opening entrance ball flag is ON (S703: YES), the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the first startup hold number RaN is “0”. When it is determined in step S704 that the first startup hold number RaN is "0" (S704: YES), the present game number control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S704 that the first startup hold number RaN is not "0" (S704: NO), the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the first start opening variation start prohibition flag is ON. When it is determined in step S705 that the first start opening variation start Kinki flag is ON (S705: YES), the present game number control processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S705 that the first start opening variation start Kinki flag is not ON (S705: NO), the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, a variation start process for the first starting port is executed. The details of the fluctuation start process for the first starting port will be described later. After executing step S706, the present game time control processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S703 that the second start-port entrance flag is ON (S703: YES), the process proceeds to step S707 to execute the variation start process for the second start-port. The details of the variation start process for the second starting port will be described later. After executing step S707, the present game time control processing is ended.

  When it is determined in step S702 that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display (S702: YES), the process proceeds to step S708, and it is determined whether or not the variation time of the current game time has elapsed. As described above, the variable time is the time from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol row to the stop of all the symbol rows, and is a part of the unit game time. Specifically, in step S708, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable time timer counter area of the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is "0". The value of the variable time timer counter area is set in the variable time setting process (FIGS. 24 and 27) described later. The value set in the variable time timer counter area is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec.

  If it is determined in step S708 that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S708: NO), the flow advances to step S709 to execute fluctuation display processing. The variable display process is a process of changing the display mode on the result display unit related to the current game time. After executing step S709, the present game time control processing is ended.

  When it is determined in step S708 that the variation time has elapsed (S708: YES), the process proceeds to step S710, and variation end processing is executed. In the variation end process, the result display unit displays the result mode of the symbol to be displayed on the result display unit determined in the determination process (FIG. 23, FIG. 26), which will be described later, in the result display unit related to the current game. Display control of the section. After executing step S710, the present game time control processing is ended.

<Variation start process for the first starting port>
Next, the fluctuation start process for the first starting port will be described. The variation start process for the first starting opening is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 20: S706) of the game time control process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation start process for the first starting port. In step S801, a pending information shift process is executed. In the reservation information shift processing, the reservation information stored in the first reservation area Ra is shifted. Details of the reservation information shift processing will be described later. After executing step S801, the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, the determination process for the first starting port is executed. In the determination process for the first starting opening, the jackpot lottery is executed based on the special information stored in the determination process execution area 64c. Specifically, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, the hit / miss determination for determining whether there is a jackpot or a jackpot, and the jackpot type are distributed. The distribution determination and the reach determination for determining whether the reach has occurred are performed. Details of the determination process for the first starting port will be described later. After executing step S802, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, a variable time setting process for the first starting port is executed. In the variable time setting process for the first starting opening, the variable time, which is the time from when the symbol starts to change to when it stops, is set. The details of the setting process of the variation time for the first starting port will be described later. After executing step S803, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, the first variation command is set. The first variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the special information acquired based on the entry into the first starting opening 33, and whether or not the reach has occurred. Information and the information on the variation time set in step S803 are included. After executing step S804, the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S805, the type command is set. The type command includes information on whether there is a big hit or a small hit, and information on the big hit type. Specifically, the type command includes 2R probability variation big hit information, small hit information, or miss information.

  The variation command and the type command set in steps S804 and S805 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The sound emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect in the game time based on the received variation command and type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. After executing step S805, the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, the variable display on the first result display unit 37a is started. In the determination process for the first starting opening in step S802, which will be described in detail later, if it is determined that the reach is generated, the reach generation flag is ON, but in that case, the reach generation flag is turned OFF. To do. After executing step S806, the fluctuation start process for the first starting port is ended.

<Pending information shift processing>
Next, the pending information shift process will be described. The hold information shift processing is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 21: S801) of the variation start processing for the first starting opening.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the pending information shift processing. In step S901, 1 is subtracted from the first startup reservation number RaN of the first reservation area Ra. Then, it progresses to step S902.

  In step S902, the data (holding information) stored in the first area of the first holding area Ra is moved to the determination processing execution area 64c. Then, it progresses to step S903.

  In step S903, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first holding area Ra is executed. The data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. Specifically, while clearing the data in the first area, the data in each area is shifted in the order of second area → first area, third area → second area, fourth area → third area. After executing step S903, the on-hold information shift process ends.

<Determination processing for the first starting opening>
Next, the determination process for the first starting port will be described. The determination process for the first starting port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 21: S802) of the variation starting process for the first starting port.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the determination process for the first starting opening. In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the winning / winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The high-probability mode flag is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify whether or not the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode. The game ball is turned off when the game ball enters the falling opening 115 (except when the game ball enters the open / close execution mode). When it is determined in step S1001 that the high probability mode is set (S1001: YES), the process proceeds to step S1002.

  In step S1002, a win / loss determination is performed by referring to the win / loss table for the high probability mode. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination process execution area 64c matches the value set as the jackpot in the hit table for the high probability mode shown in FIG. 7B. Determine whether or not. Then, it progresses to step S1004. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1001 that the high probability mode is not set (S1001: NO), the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, a win / loss determination is performed by referring to the win / loss table for the low probability mode. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination process execution area 64c matches the value set as the jackpot in the hit / miss table for the low probability mode shown in FIG. 7A. Determine whether or not. Then, it progresses to step S1004.

  In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination in step S1002 or step S1003 is a big hit. When it is determined in step S1004 that the result of the hit / miss determination is a big hit (S1004: YES), the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, the distribution determination is performed by referring to the distribution table for the first starting opening (see FIG. 8A). Specifically, it is determined which of the jackpot types the numerical range of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the determination process execution area 64c is included in. In the present embodiment, only the 2R certainty variation jackpot is set as the jackpot type in the distribution table for the first starting opening. After executing step S1005, the process proceeds to step S1006.

  In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination (big hit type) in step S1005 is a probability variation big hit. When it is determined in step S1006 that the sorted jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot (S1006: YES), the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type distributed in step S1006 is turned ON. In the present embodiment, since only the 2R certainty variation jackpot is set as the jackpot type in the distribution table for the first starting opening, the 2R certainty variation jackpot flag is set to ON. After executing step S1007, the process proceeds to step S1008.

  In step S1008, a stop result setting process for the probability variation big hit is executed. In the stop result setting process for the probability variation jackpot, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the first result display portion 37a in the current game time when the probability variation jackpot is displayed is set. Run. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for the probability variation jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1006 is acquired, The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1008, the determination process of the first starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1006 that the sorted jackpot type is not the probability variation jackpot (S1006: NO), that is, when the sorted jackpot type is the normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1009. In addition, in the present embodiment, since only the 2R probability variable jackpot is set as the jackpot type in the distribution table for the first starting opening, the processes of steps S1009 and S1010 described below are not performed in this embodiment. Not executed

  In step S1009, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type distributed in step S1006 is turned ON. After executing step S1009, the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, a normal jackpot stop result setting process is executed. In the stop result setting process for the normal jackpot, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the first result display section 37a in the state where the variable display is ended in the current game time when the jackpot is the normal jackpot. Run. Specifically, by referring to the normal jackpot stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1006 is obtained, and The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1010, the determination process of the first starting port is ended.

  In step S1004, when it is determined that the result of the hit / miss determination in step S1002 or step S1003 is not a big hit (S1004: NO), the process proceeds to step S1011 and it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / miss determination is a small hit. .. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is included in the numerical range of the jackpot. When it is determined in step S1011 that the result of the hit / miss determination is a small hit (S1011: YES), the process proceeds to step S1012.

  In step S1012, the small hit flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned on. After executing step S1012, the process proceeds to step S1013.

  In step S1013, a small hit stop result setting process is executed. In the stop result setting process for small hits, a process for setting which stop result is displayed on the first result display section 37a in the first game display is set in the first result display section 37a. Run. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for small hits in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c. Is acquired and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1013, the determination process for the first starting opening is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1011 that the result of the hit determination is not a small hit (S1011: NO), the process proceeds to step S1014, and the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 is referred to. Then, the reach determination is made as to whether or not the reach occurs. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c matches the value set as reach occurrence in the referred reach determination table. The process of step S1014 is executed when the result of the hit determination (big hit lottery) in step S1004 and step S1011 is neither a big hit nor a small hit. In other words, in step S1014, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / miss determination is a game number in which reach is generated, out of the game numbers that are neither a big hit nor a small hit. After executing step S1014, the process proceeds to step S1015.

  In step S1015, it is determined whether the result of the reach determination in step S1014 is reach generation. When it is determined in step S1015 that the reach has occurred (S1015: YES), the process proceeds to step S1016, and the reach generation flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned ON. After executing step S1016, the process proceeds to step S1017. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1015 that the reach has not occurred (S1015: NO), the process proceeds to step S1017 without executing step S1016.

  In step S1017, a stop result setting process for disconnection is executed. In the stop result setting process for disengagement, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the first result display section 37a in the state where the variable display is ended is executed in the current game time that is disengaged. .. Specifically, by referring to the disengagement stop result table in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is displayed. The address information is acquired and stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1017, the determination process for the first starting opening is ended.

<Variation time setting process for the first starting port>
Next, the process of setting the variable time for the first starting port will be described. The setting process of the variation time for the first start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (Fig. 21: S803) of the variation start process for the first start port.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the process of setting the variation time for the first starting port. In step S1101, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the fluctuation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired. Then, it progresses to step S1102.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / non-judgment related to the current game is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether the probability variation big hit flag or the normal big hit flag is ON, and if any of the flags is ON (S1102: YES), the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1103, the variation time table corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS of this time is acquired by referring to the variation time table for jackpot stored in the variation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the first starting opening, the variation time when the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less. It is set. After executing step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in each counter area 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the first starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1102 that the result of the hit / non-win determination for the current game number is not a big hit (S1102: NO), the process proceeds to step S1105, and the result of the hit / fail determination for the current game number is a small hit. Or not. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON, and when it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (S1105: YES), the process proceeds to step S1106.

  In step S1106, the fluctuation time table for small hits stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is referenced to acquire fluctuation time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS this time. In the present embodiment, in the small hit variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the first start opening, the variation time table in which the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less. Is set. After executing step S1106, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in each counter area 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the first starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1105 that the result of the hit / no hit determination related to the current game number is not a small hit (S1105: NO), the process proceeds to step S1107, and the result of the reach determination related to the current game number is reach occurrence. Determine if there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reach generation flag is ON, and when it is determined that the reach generation flag is ON (S1107: YES), the process proceeds to step S1108.

  In step S1108, the fluctuation time table for reach generation stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is referred to, and fluctuation time information corresponding to the current value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. In the present embodiment, the reach generation variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the first starting opening has a variation time table in which the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less. Is set. After executing step S1108, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the obtained variation time information is set in the variation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the first starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1107 that the reach determination result related to the current game times is not reach occurrence (S1107: NO), the process proceeds to step S1109, and the reach non-occurrence stored in the variable time table storage area 63d is not generated. The fluctuation time table corresponding to the current value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the fluctuation time table for use. In the present embodiment, in the reach non-occurrence variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the first starting opening, the variation in which the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less The time is set. After executing step S1109, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in each counter area 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the first starting port is ended.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the variation time information stored in the reach non-occurrence variation time table is set such that the variation time becomes shorter as the number of the first pending numbers RaN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of the first reserved numbers RaN may be used, and the variation time may be set shorter as the number of the first reserved numbers RaN decreases. Good.

  Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variation time when the reach occurs, and the variation time that is easily selected and the variation time that is difficult to be selected may be different between the jackpot winning time and the outlying reach. Good. Further, the variation time table for the probability variation big hit and the variation time table for the normal big hit may be individually set.

<Variation start process for the second starting port>
Next, the fluctuation start process for the second starting port will be described. The variation start processing for the second starting opening is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 20: S707) of the game time control processing.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation start process for the second starting port. In step S1201, the second start entrance ball flag is turned off. After executing step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1202.

  In step S1202, the determination process for the second starting opening is executed. In the determination process for the second starting opening, the jackpot lottery is executed based on the special information stored in the determination process execution area 64c. Specifically, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, the hit / miss determination for determining whether there is a jackpot or a jackpot, and the jackpot type are distributed. The distribution determination and the reach determination for determining whether the reach has occurred are performed. The details of the determination process for the second starting opening will be described later. After executing step S1202, the process proceeds to step S1203.

  In step S1203, variable time setting processing for the second starting opening is executed. In the setting process of the variation time for the second starting opening, the variation time, which is the time from when the symbol starts varying to when it stops, is set. Details of the setting process of the variation time for the second starting port will be described later. After executing step S1203, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1204, the second variation command is set. The second variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the special information acquired based on the entry into the second starting opening 34, and whether or not the reach has occurred. Information and information on the variable time set in step S1203. After executing step S1204, the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, a type command is set. The type command includes information on whether there is a big hit or a small hit, and information on the big hit type. Specifically, the type command includes 16R probability variation big hit information, 8R probability variation big hit information, small hit information or miss information.

  The variation command and the type command set in steps S1204 and S1205 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The sound emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect in the game time based on the received variation command and type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. After executing step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S1206, the variable display on the second result display portion 37b is started. In addition, in the determination process for the second starting opening in step S1202, which will be described in detail later, if the reach occurrence flag is determined to be ON, the reach occurrence flag is set to OFF in that case. To do. After executing step S1206, the fluctuation start process for the second starting opening is terminated.

<Determination process for the second starting opening>
Next, the determination process for the second starting port will be described. The determination process for the second starting port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (Fig. 25: S1202) of the variation starting process for the second starting port.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the determination process for the second starting opening. In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the winning / winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The high-probability mode flag is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify whether or not the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode. The game ball is turned off when the game ball enters the falling opening 115 (except when the game ball enters the open / close execution mode). When it is determined in step S1301 that the high probability mode is set (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, a win / loss determination is performed by referring to the win / loss table for the high probability mode. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination process execution area 64c matches the value set as the jackpot in the hit table for the high probability mode shown in FIG. 7B. Determine whether or not. Then, it progresses to step S1304. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1301 that the high probability mode is not set (S1301: NO), the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1303, the success / failure determination is performed by referring to the success / failure table for the low probability mode. Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination process execution area 64c matches the value set as the jackpot in the hit / miss table for the low probability mode shown in FIG. 7A. Determine whether or not. Then, it progresses to step S1304.

  In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination in step S1302 or step S1303 is a big hit. When it is determined in step S1304 that the result of the hit determination is a big hit (S1304: YES), the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, the distribution determination is performed by referring to the distribution table for the second starting opening (see FIG. 8B). Specifically, it is determined which of the jackpot types the numerical range of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the determination process execution area 64c is included in. In the present embodiment, 8R certainty variation jackpot and 16R certainty variation jackpot are set as jackpot types in the distribution table for the second starting opening. After executing step S1305, the process advances to step S1306.

  In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination (big hit type) in step S1305 is a probability variation big hit. When it is determined in step S1306 that the sorted jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot (S1306: YES), the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type distributed in step S1306 is turned ON. In the present embodiment, in the distribution table for the second starting opening, 8R certainty variation jackpots and 16R certainty variation jackpots are set as jackpot types, and when 8R certainty variation jackpots are distributed, the 8R certainty variation jackpot flag is set to ON. , 16R probability variation jackpot is distributed, 16R probability variation jackpot flag is turned ON. After executing step S1307, the process advances to step S1308.

  In step S1308, a stop result setting process for the probability variation big hit is executed. In the stop result setting process for the probability variation jackpot, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the second result display portion 37b in the second game display, which is the probability variation jackpot, is set. Run. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for the probability variation jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1306 is obtained, and The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1308, the determination process of the second starting opening is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S1306 that the sorted jackpot type is not the probability-change jackpot (S1306: NO), that is, when the sorted jackpot type is the normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1309. In the present embodiment, since only the probability variation big hit is set as the big hit type in the distribution table for the second starting opening, the processes of steps S1309 and S1310 described below are executed in the present embodiment. Not done.

  In step S1309, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the big hit type distributed in step S1306 is turned on. After executing step S1309, the process proceeds to step S1310.

  In step S1310, a normal jackpot stop result setting process is executed. In the normal jackpot stop result setting process, a process for setting which stop result is to be displayed in the second result display portion 37b in the current game time when the jackpot is the normal jackpot is set. Run. Specifically, by referring to the normal jackpot stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1306 is obtained, and The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1310, the determination process of the second starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1304 that the result of the hit determination in step S1302 or step S1303 is not a big hit (S1304: NO), the process proceeds to step S1311, and it is determined whether the result of the hit determination is a small hit. .. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is included in the numerical range of the jackpot. When it is determined in step S1311 that the result of the hit / miss determination is a small hit (S1311: YES), the process proceeds to step S1312.

  In step S1312, the small hit flag of each flag storage area 64e of the RAM 64 is turned on. After executing step S1312, the process proceeds to step S1313.

  In step S1313, a small hit stop result setting process is executed. In the small hit stop result setting process, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the second result display section 37b in the second result display section 37b in the current game time when the small hit is set is performed. Run. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for small hits in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c. Is acquired and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1313, the determination process for the second starting opening is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S1311 that the result of the hit determination is not a small hit (S1311: NO), the process proceeds to step S1314, and the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 is referred to. Then, the reach determination is made as to whether or not the reach occurs. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c matches the value set as reach occurrence in the referred reach determination table. The process of step S1314 is executed when the result of the win / no determination (big hit lottery) in step S1304 and step S1311 is neither a big hit nor a small hit. In other words, in step S1314, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / miss determination is a game number at which a reach is generated among the game numbers that are neither a big hit nor a small hit. After executing step S1314, the process proceeds to step S1315.

  In step S1315, it is determined whether the result of the reach determination in step S1314 is reach occurrence. When it is determined in step S1315 that the reach has occurred (S1315: YES), the process proceeds to step S1316, and the reach generation flags of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 are turned on. After executing step S1316, the process proceeds to step S1317. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1315 that the reach has not occurred (S1315: NO), the process proceeds to step S1317 without executing step S1316.

  In step S1317, a stop result setting process for disconnection is executed. The stop result setting process for disengagement executes a process for setting which stop result is displayed on the second result display section 37b in the second game display time, which is disengaged, in the second result display section 37b. To do. Specifically, by referring to the disengagement stop result table in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is displayed. The address information is acquired and stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1317, the determination process for the second starting opening is terminated.

<Variation time setting process for the second starting opening>
Next, the process of setting the variation time for the second starting port will be described. The setting process of the variation time for the second starting port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (Fig. 25: S1203) of the variation starting process for the second starting port.

  FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing a process of setting the variation time for the second starting opening. In step S1401, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the fluctuation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired. Then, it progresses to step S1402.

  In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / non-judgment related to the current game time is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether the probability variation big hit flag or the normal big hit flag is ON, and if any of the flags is ON (S1402: YES), the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1403, the variation time table stored in the variation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is referenced to obtain variation time information corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS this time. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the second starting opening, the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 25. The change time is set to seconds. After executing step S1403, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the second starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1402 that the result of the hit / no hit determination for the current game number is not a big hit (S1402: NO), the process proceeds to step S1405, and the result of the hit / no hit determination for the current game number is a small hit. Or not. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON, and when it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (S1405: YES), the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1406, the variation time table for small hits stored in the variation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is referenced to obtain variation time information corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS this time. In the present embodiment, in the small hit variation time table that is referred to in the variation time setting process for the second starting opening, the variation time when the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 29 seconds. It is set. After executing step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in each counter area 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the second starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1405 that the result of the hit / no hit determination for the current game time is not a small hit (S1405: NO), the process proceeds to step S1407, and the reach determination result for the current game time is reach occurrence. Determine if there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reach generation flag is ON, and when it is determined that the reach generation flag is ON (S1407: YES), the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1408, the variation time table for reach generation stored in the variation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is referenced to obtain the variation time information corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS this time. In the present embodiment, in the reach generation variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the second starting opening, the variation time when the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 29 seconds. It is set. After executing step S1408, the process advances to step S1404 to set the acquired fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the second starting port is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1407 that the reach determination result related to the current game times is not the reach occurrence (S1407: NO), the process proceeds to step S1409, and the reach non-occurrence stored in the variable time table storage area 63d is not generated. The fluctuation time table corresponding to the current value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the fluctuation time table for use. In the present embodiment, in the reach non-occurrence variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the second start opening, the variation time table in which the unit game time (variation time + stop time) is 29 seconds Is set. After executing step S1409, the process advances to step S1404 to set the acquired fluctuation time information in the fluctuation time counter area provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the setting process of the variable time for the second starting port is ended.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing will be described. The game state transition process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a normal process subroutine (FIG. 19: S606).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the game state transition processing. In step S1501, it is determined whether the ending period flag is ON. The ending period flag is turned on at the start of the ending period in the opening / closing execution mode and turned off at the end of the ending period. The ending period is a period for executing the ending effect in the opening / closing execution mode.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the ending period flag is not ON (S1501: NO), the flow advances to step S1502 to determine whether the opening / closing process period flag is ON. The open / close processing period flag is turned on at the start of the open / close processing period and turned off at the end of the open / close processing period.

  When it is determined in step S1502 that the opening / closing process period flag is not ON (S1502: NO), the process proceeds to step S1503, and it is determined whether the opening period flag is ON. The opening period flag is turned on at the start of the opening period and turned off at the end of the opening period.

  When it is determined in step S1503 that the opening period flag is not ON (S1503: NO), the process proceeds to step S1504, and the timing at which the variable display of symbols on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b ends. Or not. When it is determined in step S1504 that it is not the timing when the variable display is ended (S1504: NO), the main game state transition processing is ended as it is.

  In step S1504, when it is determined that it is the timing when the variable display ends (S1504: YES), the process proceeds to step S1505, and the result of the jackpot lottery of this game time corresponds to the shift to the open / close execution mode. Determine if there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, the 8R probability variation jackpot flag, the 2R probability variation jackpot flag, and the small hit flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. When it is determined that none of the above flags is ON (S1505: NO), this game state transition processing is ended.

  When it is determined in step S1505 that the result of the jackpot lottery of the current game corresponds to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode (S1505: YES), the process proceeds to step S1506, and the opening / closing execution mode flag is turned ON. To do. Then, it progresses to step S1507.

  In step S1507, an opening time setting process is executed. The opening time setting process is a process of setting the temporal length of the opening period in the opening / closing execution mode (hereinafter, also referred to as opening time). Specifically, "3000" (that is, 6.0 sec) or "900" (that is, 1.8 sec) is set in the timer counter area To indicating the remaining time of the opening period. The timer counter area To is provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area To is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, every 2 msec. Details of the opening time setting process will be described later. After executing step S1507, the process advances to step S1508.

  In step S1508, an opening command is set. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). This opening command includes information on the set opening time. The sound emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening time based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the effect of the determined content is executed. After executing step S1508, the flow advances to step S1509 to turn on the opening period flag. After that, this game state transition processing ends.

  When it is determined in step S1503 that the opening period flag is ON (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1510, it is determined whether the opening period has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the timer counter area To is “0”. If it is determined in step S1510 that the opening period has ended (S1510: YES), the flow advances to step S1511 to turn off the opening period flag. Then, it progresses to step S1512.

  In step S1512, round display start processing for notifying the type of the current open / close execution mode is executed. Specifically, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64 is confirmed. Then, based on the confirmed address information, the stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 63, and the content of the number of rounds is specified from the specified stop result data. Check. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section 39 in the main display section 45. As a result, the round display section 39 displays the round information related to the output. After executing step S1512, the process proceeds to step S1513.

  In step S1513, the number of rounds in this open / close execution mode is set. Specifically, the jackpot type flag (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) and small hit flag stored in the RAM 64 are checked, and the number of rounds corresponding to the flag is determined by various types of the RAM 64. It is set in the first round counter area RC1 provided in the counter area 64d. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the opening / closing door 36b is opened. Details of the round number setting process will be described later. After executing S1513, the process proceeds to step S1514.

  In step S1514, the open / close processing command is set. The set opening / closing process command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). This open / close processing command includes information on the number of rounds of the current open / close processing period. The sound emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the number of rounds based on the received opening / closing processing command, and controls various devices so that the determined content is executed. After executing step S1514, the process proceeds to step S1515.

  In step S1515, the open / close processing period flag is turned on. After that, this game state transition processing ends.

  When it is determined in step S1502 that the opening / closing process period flag is ON (S1502: YES), the process proceeds to step S1516, and the special winning opening / closing process is executed. Specifically, when the special winning opening 36a is closed, the variable winning driving unit 36c is driven on the condition that the first round counter area RC1 is equal to or more than "1", and the big winning is achieved. The mouth 36a is opened. When the special winning opening 36a is open, the variable winning award drive is performed on condition that the opening limit time has elapsed from the opening of the special winning opening 36a or the opening limit number has entered. The driving state of the portion 36c is stopped and the special winning opening 36a is closed. Details of the special winning opening / closing process will be described later. After executing step S1516, the process proceeds to step S1517.

  In step S1517, it is determined whether the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0" (S1517: NO), the main game state transition processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” (S1517: YES), the process proceeds to step S1518, and the open / close processing period flag is turned off. After executing step S1518, the process proceeds to step S1519.

  In step S1519, round display end processing is executed. In the process, the display control of the round display unit 39 is ended so that the round display unit 39 in the main display unit 45 is turned off. After executing step S1519, the process proceeds to step S1520.

  In step S1520, ending time setting processing is executed. The ending time setting process is a process of setting the temporal length of the ending period in the opening / closing execution mode (hereinafter, also referred to as ending time). Specifically, "3000" (that is, 6.0 sec) or "0" (that is, 0 sec) is set in the timer counter area Te indicating the remaining time of the ending period. The timer counter area Te is provided in each of the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Te is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is started, that is, every 2 msec. The ending time setting process will be described later. After executing step S1520, the process proceeds to step S1521.

  In step S1521, an ending command is set. The set ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). This ending command includes information on the set ending time. The sound emission control device 90 terminates the effect corresponding to the opening / closing processing period based on the received ending command, determines the content of the effect corresponding to the ending time, and executes the effect of the determined content. Control various equipment. After executing step S1521, the flow proceeds to step S1522.

  In step S1522, the ending period flag is turned on. After that, this game state transition processing ends.

  When it is determined in step S1501 that the ending period flag is ON (S1501: YES), the process proceeds to step S1523.

  In step S1523, it is determined whether the ending period has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter area Te set as the ending time in the ending time setting process (S1520) is "0". When it is determined in step S1523 that the value of the timer counter area Te set as the ending time is "0" (S1523: YES), the process proceeds to step S1524.

  In step S1524, the ending period flag is turned off. After that, the process advances to step S1525 to turn off the open / close execution mode flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S1026, and the transition process at the end of the ending period is executed. The transition process at the end of the ending period is a process for setting various modes of game times after the ending period of this time is finished. Details of the transition process at the end of the ending period will be described later. After executing step S1526, the present game state transition processing ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1523 that the value of the timer counter area Te set as the ending time is not "0" (S1523: NO), the present game state transition processing is ended as it is.

<Opening time setting process>
Next, the opening time setting process will be described. The opening time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1507) of the game state transition process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the opening time setting process. In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode at this time is performed. It is determined that the opportunity is a big hit.

  When it is determined in step S1601 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit (S1601: YES), the process proceeds to step S1602, and "3000" (that is, 6.0 sec) in the timer counter area To. Set. Then, this opening time setting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1601 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is not a jackpot (S1601: YES), that is, when the trigger for the shift to the switch execution mode this time is a jackpot. The process proceeds to step S1603, and "500" (that is, 1.0 sec) is set in the timer counter area To. Then, this opening time setting process is ended.

<Round number setting process>
Next, the round number setting process will be described. The round number setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1513) of the game state transition process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the round number setting process. In step S1701, it is determined whether the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode at this time is performed. It is determined that the opportunity is a big hit.

  When it is determined in step S1701 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a jackpot (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to step S1702, and the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is the 16R certainty jackpot. Determine if there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 16R certainty variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

  When it is determined in step S1702 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is the 16R probability variable jackpot (S1702: YES), the process proceeds to step S1703, and "16" is set in the first round counter area RC1. .. Then, this round number setting process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S1702, when it is determined that the trigger of the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is not the 16R probability variable jackpot (S1702: NO), the process proceeds to step S1704, and the trigger of the shift to the open / close execution mode of this time is It is determined whether or not the 8R probability variation jackpot. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 8R certainty variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

  When it is determined in step S1704 that the trigger for the shift to the opening / closing execution mode this time is the 8R certainty large hit (S1704: YES), the process proceeds to step S1705, and “8” is set in the first round counter area RC1. set. Then, this round number setting process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S1704, when it is determined that the trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode this time is not the 8R certainty variation jackpot (S1704: NO), that is, the timing for shifting to this opening / closing execution mode is the 2R certainty variation jackpot. In this case, the process advances to step S1706 to set "2" in the first round counter area RC1. Then, this round number setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S1701 that the trigger of the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is not a big hit (S1701: YES), that is, when the trigger of the shift to the open / close execution mode of this time is a small hit, In step S1707, "1" is set in the first round counter area RC1. Then, this round number setting process is terminated.

<Winning prize opening and closing processing>
Next, the special winning opening opening / closing process will be described. The special winning opening / closing process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: 1516) of the game state transition process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening / closing process. In step S1801, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 36a is open. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning award driving unit 36c. When it is determined in step S1801 that the special winning opening 36a is not open (S1801: NO), the process proceeds to step S1802, and it is determined whether the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0". .. When it is determined in step S1802 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” (S1802: YES), the main winning opening opening / closing process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1802 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0” (S1802: NO), the process proceeds to step S1803.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer counter area T1 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is "0". In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the closing time of the special winning opening 36a. The value set in the first timer counter area T1 is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec.

  When it is determined in step S1803 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not “0” (S1803: NO), the main winning opening opening / closing process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1803 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0" (S1803: YES), the process proceeds to step S1804, and the variable winning drive unit is opened to open the special winning opening 36a. 36c is driven. Then, it progresses to step S1805.

  In step S1805, an entrance counter setting process is executed. In the ball entry counter setting process, a value that allows entry of a game ball into the ball entry counter area PC provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 during one opening of the special winning opening 36a (during one round) is set. set. The details of the entrance counter setting process will be described later. After executing step S1805, the process advances to step S1806.

  In step S1806, open limit time setting processing is executed. In the opening limit time setting process, the opening limit time, which is the limit of the opening time of the special winning opening 36a, is set. Specifically, a value corresponding to the opening limit time is set in the first timer counter area T1. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the opening limit time of the special winning opening 36a. As described above, the value set in the first timer counter area T1 is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is activated, that is, in the cycle of 2 msec. Details of the open limit time setting process will be described later. After executing step S1806, the process advances to step S1807.

  In step S1807, a release command is set. After that, the main prize opening / closing processing is ended. The opening command is a command including information for causing the audio emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are sub-side control devices, to recognize that opening of the special winning opening 36a has started, and is a command for normal processing. It is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 by the command output process (FIG. 19: step S602). Based on the received opening command, the sound emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round is started, and the effect contents of the various lamps 47 and the speaker 46 are changed to the special winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to the start of the release. Further, the audio emission control device 90 transmits the release command to the display control device 100 while maintaining its information form. The display control device 100 recognizes that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has started based on the received opening command, and the effect contents on the symbol display device 41 indicate that the big winning opening 36a is opened. Update to the content corresponding to the start.

  When it is determined in step S1801 that the special winning opening 36a is open (step S1801: YES), the process proceeds to step S1808, and it is determined whether the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0". To do. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the opening limit time of the special winning opening 36a. When it is determined in step S1808 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not “0” (S1808: NO), the process proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1809, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 36a based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 36. When it is determined in step S1809 that a ball has not entered (S1809: NO), the main winning opening opening / closing process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1809 that a ball has entered (S1809: YES), the flow advances to step S1810 to subtract 1 from the value of the ball entry counter area PC. Then, it progresses to step S1811.

  In step S1811, it is determined whether or not the value of the entrance counter area PC is "0". When it is determined in step S1811 that the value of the entry counter area PC is not "0" (S1811: NO), the main winning opening / closing processing is ended as it is.

  When it is determined in step S1808 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is “0” (S1808: YES), or when it is determined in step S1811 that the value of the entry counter area PC is “0”. (S1811: YES), proceeds to step S1812, and executes a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, in order to close the special winning opening 36a, the variable winning driving unit 36c is brought into a non-driving state. Then, it progresses to step S1813.

  In step S1813, 1 is subtracted from the value in the first round counter area RC1. Then, it progresses to step S1814, and it is determined whether the value of the 1st round counter area RC1 is "0". When it is determined in step S1814 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0” (S1814: YES), the main winning opening / closing processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1814 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0" (S1814: NO), the process proceeds to step S1815.

  In step S1815, a closing time setting process is executed. The closing time setting process is a process for setting the closing time of the special winning opening 36a, and specifically, a value corresponding to the closing time is set in the first timer counter area T1. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the closing time of the special winning opening 36a. In this embodiment, "1000" (2 sec) is set in the first timer counter area T1. After executing step S1815, the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1816, a close command is set. After that, the special winning opening / closing processing is ended. The closing command is a command including information for causing the audio emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are sub-side control devices, to recognize that the opening of the special winning opening 36a is completed, and is a command for normal processing. In the output process (FIG. 15: step S502), the sound is emitted to the sound emission control device 90. Based on the received closing command, the sound emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round is completed, and the effect contents of the various lamps 47 and the speaker 46 are displayed on the special winning opening 36a. Update the contents to correspond to the end of opening. Further, the sound emission control device 90 transmits the closing command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 recognizes that the opening of the special winning opening 36a for one round has ended based on the received closing command, and the effect contents on the symbol display device 41 indicate that the opening of the special winning opening 36a ends. Update to the content that corresponds to what you did.

<Incoming ball counter setting process>
Next, the entry counter setting process will be described. The game entrance counter setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 31: S1805) of the special winning opening opening / closing process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the entry counter setting process. In step S1901, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode at this time is performed. It is determined that the opportunity is a big hit.

  When it is determined in step S1901 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a jackpot (S1901: YES), the process proceeds to step S1902, and the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is the 2R certainty jackpot. Determine if there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 2R certainty variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

  When it is determined in step S1902 that the trigger for the shift to the opening / closing execution mode this time is not the 2R certainty variation jackpot (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to step S1903, and "10" is set in the entry counter area PC. After that, the main entrance counter setting process ends.

  When it is determined in step S1901 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is not a jackpot (S1901: NO), it is determined in step S1902 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a 2R certainty variation jackpot. If yes (S1902: YES), the flow advances to step S1904 to set "6" in the entry counter area PC. After that, the main entrance counter setting process ends.

<Opening time limit setting process>
Next, the open limit time setting process setting process will be described. The opening limit time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 31: S1806) of the special winning opening opening / closing process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the opening limit time setting process. In step S2001, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode at this time is performed. It is determined that the opportunity is a big hit.

  When it is determined in step S2001 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to step S2002, and the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a 2R certainty variation jackpot. Determine if there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 2R certainty variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

  When it is determined in step S2002 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is not the 2R certainty variation jackpot (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to step S2003, and "15000" is set in the first timer counter area T1 (that is, 30.0 sec). Then, this open limit time setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2002 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is the 2R certainty variation jackpot (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to step S2004, and “100” (in the first timer counter area T1). That is, 0.2 sec) is set. Then, this open limit time setting process ends.

  When it is determined in step S2001 that the trigger for the shift to the opening / closing execution mode this time is not the big hit (S2001: NO), the process proceeds to step S2005, and "900" (that is, 1. 8 sec) is set. Then, this open limit time setting process ends.

<Ending time setting process>
Next, the ending time setting process will be described. The ending time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1520) of the game state transition process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the ending time setting process. In step S2101, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode at this time is performed. It is determined that the opportunity is a big hit.

  In step S2101, when it is determined that the trigger for the shift to the opening / closing execution mode this time is the jackpot (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to step S2102, and the trigger for the shift to the opening / closing execution mode this time is the 2R certainty variation jackpot. Determine if there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 2R certainty variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

  When it is determined in step S2102 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is not the 2R certainty variation jackpot (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to step S2103, and "3000" is set in the timer counter area Te (that is, 6. 0 sec) is set. After that, the ending time setting process ends.

  When it is determined in step S2101 that the trigger for the shift to the current open / close execution mode is not a jackpot (S2101: NO), and in step S2102 it is determined that the trigger for the shift to the current open / close execution mode is the 2R certainty variation jackpot. If so (S2102: YES), the flow advances to step S2104 to set "0" (that is, 0.0 sec) in the timer counter area Te. Then, the ending time setting process ends.

<Transition process at the end of the ending period>
Next, the transition process at the end of the ending period will be described. The transition process at the end of the ending period is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1526) of the game state transition process.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the transition processing at the end of the ending period. In step S2201, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, if any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode at this time is performed. It is determined that the opportunity is a big hit.

  When it is determined in step S2201 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit (S2201: YES), the process proceeds to step S2202, and the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is a definite jackpot. Or not. Specifically, when any of the 16R certainty variation jackpot flag, the 8R certainty variation jackpot flag, and the 2R certainty variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the trigger for the shift to the opening / closing execution mode this time is the certainty variation jackpot. Judge that there is.

  When it is determined in step S2202 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is the probability variation jackpot (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2203. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2202 that the trigger for the shift to the open / close execution mode this time is not the probability variation jackpot (S2202: NO), the process proceeds to step S2207. In addition, in the present embodiment, all the jackpot types that have been set are the probability-varying jackpots, and therefore, the processing from step S2207 is not actually executed.

  In step S2203, flag deletion processing is executed. In the flag erasing process, of the 16R probability variation big hit flag, the 8R probability variation big flag, the 2R probability variation big hit flag, and the small hit flag, the flag that is ON is turned off. After executing step S2203, the process proceeds to step S2204.

  In step S2204, it is determined whether the high probability mode flag is ON. When it is determined in step S2204 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S2204: YES), the transition process at the end of the present ending period is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2204 that the high probability mode flag is not ON (S2204: NO), the process proceeds to step S2205, and the high probability mode flag is turned ON. As a result, the winning / winning lottery mode shifts to the high-probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode is completed. After executing step S2205, the process proceeds to step S2206.

  In step S2206, the high probability mode command is set as a command to be transmitted to the voice light emission control device 90. The high-probability mode command is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode. After executing step S2206, the transition process at the end of the ending period is ended.

  In step S2207, flag deletion processing is executed. In the flag erasing process, of the 16R certainty variation jackpot flag, the 8R certainty variation jackpot flag, the 2R certainty variation jackpot flag, and the small hit flag, a flag that is ON is turned off. After executing step S2207, the process proceeds to step S2208.

  In step S2208, it is determined whether the high probability mode flag is ON. If it is determined in step S2208 that the high probability mode flag is not ON (S2208: NO), the transition process at the end of the present ending period is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2208 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S2208: YES), the process proceeds to step S2209 and the high probability mode flag is turned OFF. As a result, the winning / winning lottery mode is shifted to the low-probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode is completed. After executing step S2209, the process proceeds to step S2210.

  In step S2210, the low-probability mode command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. The low-probability mode command is a command including information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the win / loss lot mode is the low-probability mode. After executing step S2210, the transition process at the end of the present ending period is ended.

  When it is determined in step S2201 that the trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode this time is not a big hit (S2201: NO), that is, when the trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode this time is a small hit, step S2201 In step S2211, the flag erasing process is executed. In the flag erasing process, of the 16R certainty variation jackpot flag, the 8R certainty variation jackpot flag, the 2R certainty variation jackpot flag, and the small hit flag, a flag that is ON is turned off. After executing step S2211, the transition process at the end of the present ending period is ended.

<Abnormality notification process>
Next, the abnormality notification process will be described. The abnormality notification process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a normal process subroutine (FIG. 19: S607).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the abnormality notification processing. In step S2301, it is determined whether the abnormality notification flag is ON. When it is determined in step S2301 that the abnormality notification flag is ON (S2301: YES), the process proceeds to step S2302. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2301 that the abnormality notification flag is not ON (S2301: NO), the abnormality notification processing ends.

  In step S2302, it is determined whether the value of the timer counter area Td is "0". That is, after the abnormality notification flag is turned on (after the game ball has entered the second starting opening 34), it is determined whether 32 seconds have elapsed without the game ball entering the falling opening 115. To do. When it is determined in step S2302 that the value of the timer counter area Td is “0” (S2302: YES), the process proceeds to step S2303. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the timer counter area Td is not "0" (S2302: NO), this abnormality notification processing is ended.

  In step S2303, an abnormality notification command is set. The abnormality notification command is a command for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that an abnormality may have occurred. Then, this abnormality notification processing is ended.

A5. Electrical configuration of audio emission control device and display control device:
Next, the electrical configurations of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 37 is a block diagram mainly showing the electrical configurations of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100. It should be noted that some components such as the power supply device 85 are omitted. An MPU 92 is mounted on an audio emission control board 91 provided in the audio emission control device 90. The MPU 92 is an element including a ROM 93, a RAM 94, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like.

  The ROM 93 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 92, fixed value data, tables, and the like. For example, a part of the area of the ROM 93 is provided with an effect pattern table storage area 93a, a variable display pattern table storage area 93b, and the like.

  The RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 93 is executed. For example, various flag storage areas 94a, various counter areas 94b, lottery counter areas 94c, etc. are provided in a part of the area of the RAM 94. It is not essential that the ROM 93 and the RAM 94 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 92, and each may be configured into an individual chip.

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

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

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

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

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

  The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit and directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 105 is also referred to as a "drawing chip" because it is an IC chip, and is a kind of microcomputer chip that incorporates firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 102, the video RAM 107, etc. to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and also reads the image data to be stored in the video RAM 107 from the character ROM 106 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 106 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as designs displayed on the design display device 41. The character ROM 106 stores bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table that is referred to when determining an expression color at each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 106 and share the character ROMs 106 to store image data and the like. Further, the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 103 may be stored in the character ROM 106.

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

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

A6. Various processes executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device:
Next, an example of specific control executed in the sound emission control device and the display control device will be described. The process executed by the sound emission control device 90 will be described first, and then the process executed by the display control device 100 will be described.

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing executed in the sound / light side MPU 92. The timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed in a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 msec). The processing of each step executed in the timer interrupt processing will be described below.

  In step S2401, command storage processing is executed. The command storing process is a process for storing the received command in the sound / light side RAM 94 when the command is received from the main MPU 62. The sound-light side RAM 94 is provided with a ring buffer for enabling storage and reading of commands received from the main MPU 62, and commands received from the main MPU 62 are sequentially stored in the ring buffer. , Are sequentially read according to the stored order. After executing step S2401, the process proceeds to step S2402.

  In step S2402, command corresponding processing for performing processing corresponding to the received command is executed. Details of the command handling process will be described later. After executing step S2402, the process proceeds to step S2403.

  In step S2403, a light emission control process for controlling light emission of the various lamps 47 is executed. In the light emission control process, the light emission control of the various lamps 47 is performed based on the light emission data read in the command corresponding process of step S2402. After executing step S2403, the process advances to step S2404.

  In step S2404, a voice output control process for controlling the voice output of the speaker 46 is executed. In the voice output control process, the voice output control of the speaker 46 is performed based on the voice output data read in the command corresponding process of step S2402. After executing step S2404, the timer interrupt processing ends.

<Command processing>
Next, the command handling process will be described. The command handling process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a timer interrupt process subroutine (FIG. 38: S2402).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the command handling process. As described above, in the command handling process, the process corresponding to the command received from the main MPU 62 is executed. The processing of each step executed in the command handling processing will be described below.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether a hold command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2501 that the hold command is received from the main MPU 62 (S2501: YES), the flow advances to step S2502 to execute the hold command handling process. In the hold command handling process, based on the received hold command, grasp the number of hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 and the determination result of the destination determination process, and display the symbol. A command for controlling the display mode of the first reserved display area Ds1 displayed on the display surface 41a of the device 41 is transmitted to the display-side MPU 102. Details of the pending command handling process will be described later. After executing step S2502, the process proceeds to step S2503. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2501 that the hold command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2501: NO), step S2502 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S2503.

  In step S2503, it is determined whether or not the rotating body entry command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2503 that the rotating body entry command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S2503: YES), the flow advances to step S2504 to execute the rotating body entry effect setting process. In the rotating body entrance effect setting process, an effect having contents indicating that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is set, and a command in which information corresponding to the effect contents is set is set. It is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2504, the process proceeds to step S2505. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2503 that the rotating body entry command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2503: NO), step S2504 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S2505.

  In step S2505, it is determined whether the variation command and the type command are received from the main MPU 62. When it is determined in step S2505 that the variation command and the type command have been received (S2505: YES), the process proceeds to step S2506, and game time effect setting processing is executed. In the game time effect setting process, a notice effect, a reach effect, a stop design, a variable display pattern, etc., to be executed in the current game time are set. The details of the game game effect setting process will be described later. After executing step S2506, the process advances to step S2507. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2505 that the variation command and the type command are not received (S2505: NO), step S2506 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S2507.

  In step S2507, it is determined whether or not a falling command has been received from the main MPU 62. When it is determined in step S2507 that the falling command is received from the main MPU 62 (S2507: YES), the process proceeds to step S2508 and the falling effect setting process is executed. In the falling effect setting process, an effect having the content indicating that the high probability mode ends and shifts to the low probability mode is set, and a command in which information corresponding to the effect content is set is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2508, the process advances to step S2509. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2508 that the falling command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2507: NO), the process proceeds to step S2509 without executing step S2508.

  In step S2509, it is determined whether the opening command is received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2509 that the opening command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S2509: YES), the flow advances to step S2510 to execute the opening effect setting process. In the opening effect setting process, the jackpot type and the opening time included in the opening command received this time are specified, and the contents of the opening effect corresponding to the jackpot type and the opening time are set and The command in which the corresponding information is set is transmitted to the display-side MPU 102. After executing step S2510, the process proceeds to step S2511. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2509 that the hold command is not received from the main MPU 62 (S2509: NO), the process proceeds to step S2511 without executing step S2510.

  In step S2511, it is determined whether the open / close processing command is received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2511 that the open / close processing command is received from the main MPU 62 (S2511: YES), round effect setting processing is executed. In the round effect setting process, the contents of the effect to be executed in the opening / closing process period are set based on the information on the number of rounds and the jackpot type information included in the opening / closing process command, and the information corresponding to the effect contents is set. The generated command is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2512, the process advances to step S2513. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2511 that the open / close processing command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2511: NO), step S2512 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S2513.

  In step S2513, it is determined whether the ending command is received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2513 that the ending command has been received (S2513: YES), the flow advances to step S2514 to execute the ending effect setting process. In the ending effect setting process, based on the information about the ending time included in the ending command received this time, the content of the ending effect in the ending period is set, and the command in which the information corresponding to the effect content is set is displayed. It is transmitted to the side MPU 102. After executing step S2514, the process proceeds to step S2517. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2513 that the ending command has not been received (S2513: NO), step S2514 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S2515.

  In step S2515, it is determined whether or not an abnormality notification command is received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2515 that the abnormality notification command is received (S2515: YES), the flow advances to step S2516 to execute abnormality notification command handling processing. In the abnormality notification command handling process, various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the symbol display device 41 may have a defect in the second rotating body 112, or the player may be cheating. Processing for notifying that there is a property. In the present embodiment, a command for displaying a character "abnormality occurrence" on the pattern display device 41 is transmitted to the display control device 100, various lamps 47 are blinked, and a voice corresponding to the character "abnormality occurrence" is generated. Processing for causing the speaker 46 to output is executed. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred is output to the hall computer. After executing step S2516, the process proceeds to step S2517. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2515 that the ending command has not been received (S2515: NO), step S2516 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S2517.

  In step S2517, other setting processing is executed. In the other setting process, for example, the effect contents corresponding to the high-probability mode command, the low-probability mode command, the opening command, and the closing command are set. When the effect operation button 24 is pressed, the effect operation command for recognizing that the effect operation button 24 is pressed is transmitted to the display-side MPU 102. After executing step S2514, the processing corresponding to this command ends.

<Hold command handling>
Next, the pending command handling process will be described. The hold command handling process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a command handling process subroutine (FIG. 39: S2502).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the hold command handling process. As described above, the hold command handling process is a process executed when the hold command is received from the main MPU 62. The processing of each step executed in the pending command handling processing will be described below.

  In step S2601, the update processing of the first reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound-light side RAM 94 is executed. The first holding number counter area is a counter area for specifying, in the sound-light side MPU 92, the number of holding information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. In the update processing of the first pending quantity counter area, the information of the first pending quantity counter area is updated to the information of the pending quantity included in the pending command that is the current read target. Below, the number of hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is also referred to as “first hold number”. After executing step S2601, the process proceeds to step S2602.

  The reason why the process of step S2601 is performed as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, backup power is supplied to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, whereas backup power is supplied to the RAM 94 of the audio emission control device 90. Not done. Therefore, when the power is cut off in a situation where the hold information related to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is stored in the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, the main control device 60 stores and holds the hold information. On the other hand, the voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the number of holding information is zero. In this case, if the configuration is adopted in which the first hold number counter area is incremented each time the voice light emission control device 90 receives a hold command, the number of hold information actually held and stored in the main control device 60 is increased. Then, the number of pieces of hold information grasped by the voice emission control device 90 may not match, which may cause a problem. On the other hand, as in the above-described present embodiment, the main control device 60 transmits a hold command including information on the number of holdings, and the voice light emission control device 90 sends the hold command each time the command is received. By adopting the configuration in which the information on the contained number of contained pieces is set in the first reserved quantity counter area, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the inconvenience as described above.

  In step S2602, a hold display control process is executed. Specifically, the display mode of the first hold display area Ds1 displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41 is based on the information on the first hold number included in the hold command and the determination result of the previous determination process. A command for controlling is transmitted to the display-side MPU 102. After executing step S2602, the hold command handling process ends.

<Game time performance setting process>
Next, the game time effect setting process will be described. The game time effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 as a subroutine (FIG. 39: S2506) of the command corresponding process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the game game effect setting process. As described above, the game time effect setting process is a process executed when it is determined that the variation command and the type command are received, and is a process for setting the content of the effect executed in the current game time. Is. Hereinafter, a specific process of the game game effect setting process will be described.

  In step S2701, the fluctuation command received this time is read, and information on the presence / absence of a big hit, the type of big hit, the presence / absence of a small hit, the presence / absence of a reach, and the fluctuation time are grasped from the command. Then, the grasped information is stored in the register of the sound-light side MPU 92. Then, it progresses to step S2702.

  In step S2702, effect type setting processing is executed. In the effect type setting process, the contents of the notice effect and the reach effect in the game game are set based on the information grasped in step S2701. After executing step S2702, the process proceeds to step S2703.

  In step S2703, a stop symbol setting process is executed. In the process of setting the stop symbol, if the result of the jackpot lottery of this game time is a 2R certainty variation jackpot, an 8R certainty variation jackpot, or a 16R certainty variation jackpot, the stop result that the same symbol combination is established on the activated line L The information corresponding to is set as the information of the current stop symbol. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery of this game time is 16R certainty variation jackpot or 8R certainty variation jackpot, the same odd symbol combination can be selected as the same symbol combination and the same. A combination of even symbols may be selected. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, this selection rate is the same for the combination of the same odd symbols and the combination of the same even symbols, but instead, the former is selected over the latter. The configuration may have a higher rate, and the latter may have a higher selection rate than the former. Further, the combination of the "7" symbols is selected only in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot. Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery of this game time is a 2R certainty variation jackpot, the same even symbol combination is selected as the same symbol combination.

  When the result of the big hit lottery of the game time this time is a small hit, the information corresponding to the stop result in which a specific symbol combination is established on the activated line L is set as the information of the current stop symbol.

  When the result of the big hit lottery of the game time this time is out, the presence or absence of the reach occurrence is determined from the content of the variation command. When it is determined that it corresponds to the reach occurrence, it is a stop result in which the same symbol combination is not established on the activated line L, and corresponds to a stop result in which the reach symbol combination is established on the activated line L. The information is determined as the information of the current stop result. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach is not generated, the stop result is that the same symbol combination is not established on the activated line L, and the reach symbol combination is not established on the activated line L. Corresponding information is set as the information of the stop design this time. After executing step S2703, the process proceeds to step S2704.

  In step S2704, a process for determining the variation display pattern of the current game is executed. In the process, the information of the variation time of the current game time is specified from the content of the variation command received this time, and the information of the variation time and the information of the stop symbol identified in step S2703 are combined. Select the corresponding variable display pattern. When selecting the variable display pattern, the variable display pattern table stored in the variable display pattern table storage area 93b of the sound-light side ROM 93 is referred to. After executing step S2704, the process advances to step S2705.

  In step S2705, information on the effect type, the stop symbol, and the variable display pattern set in the current game time is set in the game time effect command. Then, it progresses to step S2706 and transmits the said game time effect command to the display side MPU102. The display-side MPU 102 executes the process of displaying the effect contents corresponding to the received game-time effect command on the symbol display device 41. After executing step S2706, the process advances to step S2707.

  In step S2707, update processing of the hold information is executed. In the pending information update processing, it is determined whether or not the variation command received this time is the first variation command, and if it is determined that the variation command received this time is the first variation command, the The information in the first reserved quantity counter area is updated so that the first reserved quantity stored in the first reserved quantity counter area of the optical RAM 94 is decremented by 1. After executing step S2707, the present game time effect setting process is ended.

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

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

  The MPU 102 executes main processing after power-on, and executes command interruption processing and V interruption processing in response to command reception and V interruption signal detection. When the command is received and the V interrupt signal is detected at the same time, the command interrupt process is preferentially executed. Therefore, it is possible to quickly reflect the content of the command received from the voice emission control device 90 and execute the V interrupt process.

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

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the main process is a process that is executed when the power is turned on and continues to be executed until the power is turned off. The processing of each step executed in the main processing will be described below.

  In step S2801, initial setting processing is executed. Specifically, first, a process of initializing the MPU 102 and clearing the storage of the work RAM 104 and the video RAM 107 is performed. Then, the compressed character information stored in the character ROM 106 is read, the read character information is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the character area of the video RAM 107. Further, in order to display the initial screen, information corresponding to the initial screen is extracted from the character information written in the video RAM 107, and the extracted character information is written in the frame buffer area of the video RAM 107. In addition, other settings required for initialization are performed. Then, it progresses to step S2802.

  In step S2802, interrupt permission setting is executed. When the interrupt permission setting is executed, in the main process thereafter, an infinite loop process is executed until the power is turned off. As a result, after the interrupt permission is set, the command interrupt processing and the V interrupt processing described below are executed in accordance with the reception of the command and the detection of the V interrupt signal.

<Command interrupt processing>
Next, the command interrupt process executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described. As described above, the command interruption process is a process executed each time a command is received from the voice emission control device 90.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. In step S2901, a command storage process is executed. In the command storage process, the received command data is extracted, and the extracted command data is stored in the command storage area provided in the work RAM 104. The various commands stored in the command storage area by the command storage process are read by the command determination process of the V interrupt process described later, and the process corresponding to the command is executed.

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

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the V interrupt process executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the V interrupt process is a process executed when the V interrupt signal from the VDP 105 is detected. In the V interrupt process, various processes corresponding to the command stored in the command storage area by the command interrupt process are executed, an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 is specified, and then the image is drawn and drawn on the VDP 105. Execute the display instructions.

  As described above, the V interrupt signal is a signal that is generated in the VDP 105 every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of an image for one frame is completed, and is transmitted to the MPU 102. Therefore, the MPU 102 executes the V interrupt process in synchronization with the V interrupt signal, and thus the drawing instruction to the VDP 105 is issued every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of the image for one frame is completed. For this reason, the VDP 105 does not receive a drawing instruction for the next image at a stage where the image drawing process and the display process have not been completed, so that the VDP 105 starts drawing a new image during the drawing of the image or displays the image. It is possible to suppress the development of an image associated with a new drawing instruction in the frame buffer area in which the image information inside is stored. The details of the processing of each step of the V interrupt processing will be described below.

  In step S3001, command corresponding processing is executed. In the command handling process, the content of the command stored in the command storage area is analyzed by the command interrupt process (FIG. 43), and the process corresponding to the command is executed. Specifically, for example, when the effect command is stored, the control of drawing and displaying the image is started so that the effect mode designated by the effect command is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  When the effect operation command is stored, it is determined whether or not it is the acceptance period of the effect operation button 24 being pressed. When it is determined that it is the acceptance period of the effect operation button 24 being pressed, the effect operation is performed. The control of drawing and displaying the image is started so that the effect mode corresponding to the pressing of the button 24 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not during the acceptance period for pressing the effect operation button 24, the content of the next command is analyzed without executing the process.

  In the command handling process (S3001), all the commands stored in the command storage area at that time are analyzed, and the process corresponding to all the analyzed commands is executed. The reason for this will be described. This is because the command determination processing is performed at 20 millisecond intervals during which the V interrupt processing is executed, and thus it is highly possible that a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area during the 20 millisecond. In particular, when the content of the effect is set by the sound emission control device 90 and the effect is started, it is highly possible that various commands for specifying the content of the effect are simultaneously stored in the command storage area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at once, it is possible to quickly grasp the form of the effect such as the notice effect or the stop pattern set by the voice emission control device 90, and display the effect image according to the mode. The rendering of the image can be controlled for display on the device 41.

  In step S3002, display setting processing is executed. In the display setting process, the content of the image for one frame to be displayed next on the symbol display device 41 is specified based on the type of the screen to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 set by the command corresponding process (S3001) or the like. .. Then, it progresses to step S3003.

  In step S3003, task processing is executed. In the task process, based on the content of the image for the next one frame to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 identified by the display setting process (S3002), the type of the character (sprite, display object) forming the image is determined. In addition to specifying, various parameters necessary for drawing such as display coordinate position, enlargement ratio, and rotation angle are determined for each character (sprite). Then, it progresses to step S3004.

  In step S3004, drawing processing is executed. In the drawing process, the types of various characters constituting one frame and the parameters necessary for drawing each character, which are determined by the task process (S3003), are transmitted to the VDP 105. The VDP 105 executes the drawing process of the image based on these pieces of information, and also displays the image drawn based on the information received at the immediately preceding V interruption process on the symbol display device 41 together with the drive signal. The image data is transmitted to the symbol display device 41. After that, the process advances to step S3005 to execute other processes, and then ends the V interrupt process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is guided to enter the falling port 115, so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34. In addition to the expectation that the opening / closing execution mode may be executed when a ball is thrown, a sense of tension that a game ball may enter the fallout opening 115 and the high probability mode may end Can be given to players. That is, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the game ball enters the falling opening 115. Even in this case, the falling process is not executed and the high-probability mode does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that the opening and closing execution mode of 2R or more may be executed when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a jackpot. It is possible to give the player an expectation that the high-probability mode will not end. As a result, the degree of attention of the player regarding the result of the jackpot lottery can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the first starting port 33 is configured not to enter the falling port 115. Therefore, the player compares the case in which the game ball is inserted into the second starting opening 34 with the case in which the game ball is inserted into the first starting opening 33, and which case is more advantageous? According to the situation of the game, the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34, or the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the first starting port 33. It will be operated. Therefore, the game can be given a strategic character, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a unit game based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 between the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 and the entry into the falling opening 115. The round operation is executed, and the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the unit game spinning action during the period from when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 to when it enters the falling opening 115, and the player's expectation for the result of the jackpot lottery. The feeling can be suitably increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game time for the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the deviation or the small hit is the unit game time for the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the big hit. Since it is set to be longer than that, the longer the time elapses after the unit game spinning operation is started, the more likely it is that the player will be disadvantageous. Therefore, the player's sense of tension can be increased over time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is shorter than the time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) required for the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 to enter the falling opening 115. The timing of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to prevent another new game ball from entering the second starting opening 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115. it can. That is, in the present embodiment, only one game ball exists between the second starting opening 34 and the falling opening 115. Therefore, the player's attention to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game time operation is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 34, and the unit game time operation is completed within 30 seconds. Then, the first rotating body 111 of the present embodiment sets the timing of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 34 so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. adjust. Therefore, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 can be ended before a new another game ball enters the second starting opening 34.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the first rotating body 111 can be focused on during the period from when the game ball enters the first recess 111b until it enters the second starting port 34, so that the player It is possible to appropriately increase the expectation and the sense of tension.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the rotation of the second rotating body 112 can be focused on during the period from when the game ball enters the second recess 112b until it enters the falling hole 115, the player's expectation. The feeling and tension can be suitably enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate in synchronization, the player's attention regarding the rotation of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 should be increased. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the game ball does not enter the falling hole 115 even though 32 seconds have elapsed after the game ball entered the second starting port 34, an abnormality may have occurred. Since it is notified that there is, an abnormality such as a fraud by the player or a defect of the second rotating body 112 can be notified.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, it is based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. Since the start of the unit game time operation is prohibited, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 can be preferentially executed, and the game ball to the second starting port 34 can be executed. It is possible to improve the attention degree of the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the ball.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the game ball detected by the detection sensor 111s enters the second starting opening 34, the unit game spinning operation based on the entry into the first starting opening 33 is not executed. As a result, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 can be executed immediately after the game ball enters the second starting opening 34. Therefore, even though the game ball has entered the second starting port 34, the start of the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is delayed, and the game ball falls. At the timing of entering the mouth 115, the unit game time operation is not yet finished, and although the big hit or the small hit is won, the opening and closing execution mode is delayed and the high probability mode is ended. Occurrence of a situation can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is not stored in a reserved state, so that the game ball enters the second starting opening 34. It is possible to prevent the unit game operation from starting at a timing other than the timing. As a result, the timing at which the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 of the second starting opening unit 110 and the timing at which the unit game spinning operation starts can be matched, so the ball enters the second starting opening 34. It is possible to synchronize the behavior of the subsequent game ball and the unit game spinning operation, and to improve the interest.

B. Second embodiment:
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a second starting opening unit 110b included in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 9 is that a meandering path 118 is provided instead of the second rotating body 112, and other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment. The meandering path 118 is configured such that the game ball that has passed through the second starting opening 34 enters the entrance of the meandering path 118, and the game ball that enters the entrance of the meandering path 118 falls after 30 seconds. It is configured to enter the mouth 115. That is, the meandering path 118 has the same function as that of the second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment (30 seconds after entering the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 into the second starting opening 34). Later, it has a function of guiding the player to enter the fallout port 115.

  In the passage of the meandering path 118, switches 118a, 118b, 118c that are pressed down by the passage of a game ball are provided. In the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment described above, the unit game turn time related to the unit game turn operation in which the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 is a jackpot is 5 Seconds, 10 seconds or 25 seconds are set, and a unit game turn time related to a unit game turn operation that is a small hit and a unit game turn time related to a unit game turn operation that is out of step are set to 29 seconds. Therefore, the switches 118a, 118b, 118c of the present embodiment are provided at the positions described below.

  The switch 118a is provided at a position where the game ball passes 7 seconds after it passes through the second starting port 34, and the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is completed. When the switch 118a is pressed in a situation where the character is not held, the accessory 119a in which the characters such as "a chance of a big hit!"

  The switch 118b is provided at a position 22 seconds after the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, and the unit game spinning operation based on the ball entering the second starting port 34 is completed. When the switch 118b is pressed in a situation where the jackpot is not held, the accessory 119b in which the characters "Last chance of a big hit!" Is described pops out.

  The switch 118c is provided at a position 26 seconds after the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, and the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is completed. When the switch 118c is pressed in a state where the character is not open, the accessory 119c in which the characters "falling danger!"

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the jackpot by increasing the degree of attention of the game ball passing through the meandering path 118, and at the same time, the feeling of tension that the high-probability mode ends. Can be increased as the game ball passing through the meandering path 118 approaches the falling opening 115, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment as well, the first rotating body 111 is longer than the time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) required for the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 to enter the falling opening 115. The timing of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at short intervals. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to prevent another new game ball from entering the second starting opening 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 enters the falling opening 115. it can. That is, also in the present embodiment, only one game ball exists in the meandering path 118 between the second starting opening 34 and the falling opening 115. Therefore, the player's attention to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

C. Third embodiment:
Next, the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. The difference from the above-described first and second embodiments is the contents of the win / loss table and the distribution table, and the other configurations are the same.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the hit / miss table set in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment. FIG. 46A shows a win / loss table for the low probability mode, and FIG. 46B shows a win / loss table for the high probability mode. As shown in FIG. 46 (a), one value is set as the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a jackpot in the hit / miss table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46B, three values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a jackpot in the hit / miss table for the high probability mode. Further, in the present embodiment, 84 values are set as the value of the big hit random number counter C1 which is a small hit in the hit / miss table for the high probability mode, and the value of the big hit random number counter C1 which is out of contact is set as Three values are set.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table set in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment. 47A shows the distribution table for the first starting port, and FIG. 47B shows the distribution table for the second starting port. The distribution table for the first starting port is referred to in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game balls into the first starting port 33, and the distribution table for the second starting port is directed to the second starting port 34. It is referred to in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), in the distribution table for the first starting port, 2R normal jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot and 16R probability variation as jackpot types based on the entry of game balls into the first startup port 33. The jackpot has been set. In the distribution table for the first starting opening, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 14” correspond to the 2R normal jackpot, and “15 to 24” are the 8R probability variation jackpots. "25-29" corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot.

  In the 2R normal jackpot, the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is 2 (2 rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the low frequency winning mode. The lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the jackpot in which the low-probability mode is set.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (b), in the distribution table for the second starting port, 8R certainty variation jackpot and 16R certainty variation jackpot are set as the jackpot type based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34. ing. In the distribution table for the second starting opening, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” correspond to the 8R probability variation jackpot and “10 to 29” correspond to the 16R probability variation jackpot. It corresponds to.

  According to the hit / miss table and the distribution table of the present embodiment, the probabilities of various types of big hits, small hits, and misses are as follows.

[When the game ball enters the first starting opening 33 in the low probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded (1/90) × (5/30) ≒ 0.2%
・ Probability that 8R probability variation jackpot is awarded (1/90) × (10/30) ≒ 0.4%
・ Probability that 2R normal jackpot is awarded (1/90) × (15/30) ≒ 0.6%
・ Probability of deviation 89/90 ≒ 98.9%
[When the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 in the low probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded (1/90) × (20/30) ≒ 0.7%
・ Probability that 8R probability variation jackpot is awarded (1/90) × (10/30) ≒ 0.4%
・ Probability of deviation 89/90 ≒ 98.9%

[When the game ball enters the first starting opening 33 in the high probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded (3/90) × (5/30) ≒ 0.6%
・ Probability that a 8R certainty variation jackpot is awarded when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33 (3/90) × (10/30) ≈ 1.1%
・ Probability that a 2R normal jackpot is awarded when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33 = Probability that the high-probability mode ends (3/90) × (15/30) ≒ 1.7%
・ Probability of a small hit when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33 84/90 ≒ 93.3%
・ Probability of being out of the game when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33 3/90 ≒ 3.3%
[When the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 in the high probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded (3/90) × (20/30) ≒ 2.2%
・ Probability that 8R probability variation jackpot is awarded (3/90) × (10/30) ≈ 1.1%
・ Small winning probability 84/90 ≒ 93.3%
・ Probability of being out of order = Probability of ending high probability mode 3/90 ≈ 3.3%

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type (8R certainty variation jackpot and 16R certainty variation jackpot) for which a prize ball is substantially obtained is also set in the distribution table for the first starting opening. Then, in the present embodiment, the probability (0.7%, 2.2%) that the 16R sure variation jackpot, which is the most advantageous privilege for the player when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, is given, is Despite the fact that it is set to be higher than the probability (0.2%, 0.6%) that a 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded when a game ball enters the first starting opening 33, 2 The probability that the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the starting port 34 (3.3%) is the probability that the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the first starting port 33 ( It is set to be higher than 1.7%).

  Further, in the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described first and second embodiments, the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 are game balls to other ball entry portions (for example, through chuckers). The game ball can enter the ball without going through the lottery process based on the ball entry, and the player operates the operation handle 25 to adjust the firing intensity, so that the game ball enters the first starting opening 33. It is configured such that a situation in which there is a possibility of a ball and a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting opening 34 can be intentionally selected.

  Then, when the player operates the operation handle 25 so that the game ball enters the first starting opening 33, the firing intensity is adjusted to play the game (hereinafter, also referred to as "when hitting left"). When the player is playing the game by adjusting the firing strength by operating the operation handle 25 so that the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 (hereinafter, "when hitting right") (Also called) game playability is different. The main differences between the playability when left-handed and right-handed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment are as follows.

[Differences in game play 1]
The expected value of the unit game time set based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33, and the expected value of the unit game time set based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34. Is different from. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the unit game time set based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34. It is longer than the expected value of the unit game time set by.

[Differences in game play 2]
The expected value of the number of times per unit time of the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 executed at the time of left-handed driving is to the second starting opening 34 executed at the time of right-handed driving. The point that the number of times per unit time of the unit game turn operation based on the entry of a game ball is higher than the expected value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of times the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is executed per unit time varies depending on the set unit game time. On the other hand, the number of times that the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is executed per unit time is at most once per minute.

[Difference 3 in game play]
The jackpot type based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the jackpot type based on the entering of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the 16R probability variation jackpot is higher when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 than when the game ball enters the first starting opening 33. Higher points.

[Difference 4 in game play]
Reservation of special information acquired based on the entry of game balls into the first starting opening 33 The number of storable special information is reserved based on entry of game balls into the second starting opening 34 It is set more than the number that can be stored. Specifically, while the number of special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 can be reserved and stored is four, the number of the game ball entering the second starting opening 34 is The number of special information items that can be stored on hold is 0.

[Difference 5 in game play]
In the high-probability mode, the probability that the high-probability mode ends when a game ball enters the second starting opening 34 (the probability that the jackpot or the jackpot will be missed without being won) is the first It is set higher than the probability that the high probability mode ends when a game ball enters the starting opening 33 (probability of winning the 2R normal jackpot).

[Differences in game play 6]
The effect executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is mainly the image or the moving image displayed on the symbol display device 41, whereas the effect to the second starting opening 34 is The effect that is executed based on the entry of the game ball is mainly the movement of the game ball using the first rotating body 111, the second rotating body 112, and the like.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described first and second embodiments, the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 allow the game balls to enter the other ball entering portions. The game ball can enter the ball without going through the lottery process based on the ball, and the player operates the operation handle 25 to adjust the firing intensity, so that the game ball enters the first starting opening 33. The player is configured to be able to intentionally select a possible situation and a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting opening 34. It is possible to intentionally select the situation in which the game ball may enter and the situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting opening 34 according to preference, and to separately strike the game ball. .. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described first and second embodiments, the game ball can enter when the first starting opening 33 has a launch strength of less than 80% of the maximum launch strength. Since the second starting opening 34 is provided at a position where the game ball can enter when the launch intensity is 80% or more of the maximum launch intensity, the player is 1 A situation in which a game ball may enter the starting opening 33 and a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting opening 34 are intentionally selected according to preference, and the operation handle 25 By adjusting the turning operation amount, the game balls can be easily hit.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first starting opening 33 and the second starting opening 34 are provided in different partial game areas. Specifically, like the first and second embodiments described above, the first starting port 33 is provided in the first partial game area PA1, and the second starting port 34 is the second partial game area PA2. It is provided in. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide different playability for each partial game area. As a result, the player can enjoy his or her game by adjusting the launch strength of the game ball to select a desired game property.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the playability when left-handed and the playability when right-handed are different, so that the player can select his or her preferred game-playability by adjusting the firing strength of the game ball. You can That is, different playability can be provided to the player with one game machine, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, a player who prefers a long unit game time can select a situation in which a game ball may enter the first starting opening 33 where the expected value of the unit game time is long. A player who prefers a short unit game time can select a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting opening 34 where the expected value of the unit game time is short. That is, according to this embodiment, one gaming machine can meet the demands of both a player who likes a long unit game time and a player who likes a short unit game time.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the player may enter the game ball into the first starting opening 33 in consideration of the expected value of the number of unit game spinning operations executed per unit time. It is possible to select a situation or a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting opening 34. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game balls are divided according to the desired game property and strategy, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting opening 33 in consideration of the privilege given in the opening / closing execution mode, and 2 A situation in which a game ball may enter the starting port 34 can be selected. In particular, when the left striking is adjusted so that the game ball enters the first starting opening 33, the expected value of the number of unit game times executed per unit time is large, so the game time While efficient, the advantage of the benefits given to the player is low. On the other hand, at the time of right-handed striking to adjust the launch intensity so that the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, the expected value of the number of unit game times executed per unit time is small, so the game time While inefficient, the benefits given to the player are highly advantageous. Therefore, the player who attaches importance to the time efficiency of the game rather than the advantage of the privilege can select the situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting opening 33, and the time efficiency of the game can be more important. Also, the player who attaches importance to the advantage of the privilege can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting opening 34. Therefore, the game can be given a strategic character, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting opening 33 in consideration of the number of special information that can be held and stored, and 2 A situation in which a game ball may enter the starting port 34 can be selected. That is, the player can select a desired game property or strategy by adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball, and can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the high probability mode, the player may enter the game ball into the first starting opening 33 in consideration of the probability that the high probability mode will end. It is possible to select a situation or a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting opening 34. That is, the player can select a desired game property or strategy by adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball, and can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 according to the desired effect. It is possible to select a situation in which the ball may enter. That is, the player can select a desired game property or strategy by adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball, and can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the probability that the 16R certainty variation jackpot is awarded when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 is 16R certainty variation jackpot when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 33. Despite being set to be higher than the probability that is given, the probability that the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 is the probability that the first starting opening 33 is played. Since it is set to be higher than the probability that the high-probability mode ends when a ball enters, it is more likely that the 16R probability variation jackpot is given than the probability that the high-probability mode ends is low. The player who attaches importance can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting opening 34 by operating the operation handle 25, and the probability that the 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded is high. Higher than that Player who rate mode is important that the low probability of ending, by operating the operation handle 25 may be a game ball to the first start hole 33 selects a situation that may ball entrance. Therefore, the game can be given a strategic character, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described first and second embodiments, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is configured to enter the falling port 115. Since the game ball after entering the first starting opening 33 does not enter the falling opening 115, the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the first starting opening 33. The process and the process in which the high-probability mode ends when a game ball enters the second starting opening 34 are different. Therefore, it is possible to add variety to the game and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as with the first and second embodiments described above, since the second starting port unit 110 is provided, various effects due to the provision of the second starting port unit 110 described above can be achieved. You can

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the left hitting and the right hitting are compared, the overall advantage for the player (for example, the expected value of the prize ball obtained when playing the game for several hours) It is configured so that there is no difference. That is, since either the left-handed or right-handed game is not advantageous to the player, the player is not in the degree of advantage, but the left-handed playability and the right-handed game. It is possible to select a left-handed game or a right-handed game by comparing the sex.

D. Modification:
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention, and the following modifications are possible, for example.

D1. Modification 1:
In the above embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game balls do not enter the second starting opening 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds, but the first rotating body 111 has the second starting opening. It is configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at an interval shorter than the time (30 seconds in the above embodiment) required for the game ball after entering the ball 34 to enter the falling port 115. It should be. For example, a recess that allows game balls to enter may be provided on the opposite side of the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a configuration in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 30 seconds. In addition, in this case, a concave portion into which the game ball can enter may be provided on the opposite side of the second concave portion 112b of the second rotating body 112.

  Further, the game ball enters the second starting port 34 at an interval shorter than the time (30 seconds in the above embodiment) required for the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 to enter the falling port 115. A configuration other than the first rotating body 111 may be used as long as it has a function of adjusting the timing of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 34 so as not to hit the ball. For example, instead of the first rotating body 111, a shutter mechanism that holds the game ball and opens once every 60 seconds or 30 seconds may be adopted. Even with such a configuration, another new game ball enters the second starting port 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 enters the falling port 115. Can be suppressed.

D2. Modification 2:
In the above embodiment, the high probability mode is not ended when the game ball enters the falling opening 115 during the opening / closing execution mode, but instead, the game to the falling opening 115 during the opening / closing execution mode is performed. The high probability mode may not be terminated by providing a mechanism for suppressing the entry of a ball. For example, a shutter mechanism may be provided on the upstream side of the falling opening 115, and the shutter mechanism may be closed during the opening / closing execution mode to prevent the game ball from entering the falling opening 115.

D3. Modification 3:
In the second embodiment, a detection sensor for detecting passage of a game ball is provided in a passage of the meandering path 118 in a place near the fallout port 115, and the game ball is close to the fallout port 115 in the passage of the meandering path 118. It may be configured to cause the speaker 46, the various lamps 47, the symbol display device 41, and the like to perform an effect that suggests that the high-probability mode is likely to end when the vehicle passes. Further, a plurality of detection sensors for detecting passage of the game ball may be provided in the passage of the meandering path 118. By doing so, it becomes possible to execute various effects while the game ball is passing through the meandering path 118.

D4. Modification 4:
In the above-described embodiment, the same distribution table is referred to when both the big hit in the high-probability mode and the big hit in the low-probability mode are used. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which different sorting tables are referred to depending on whether the case is a big hit in the low probability mode. For example, in the low probability mode, it is more advantageous for the player to enter the game ball into the first starting opening 33 than in the second starting opening 34, and in the high probability mode, to the second starting opening 34 rather than the first starting opening 33. In order that it is more advantageous for the player to enter a game ball, a distribution table to be referred to when a big hit is made in the high probability mode and a distribution table to be referred to if a big hit is made in the low probability mode are configured. You may. Specifically, for example, only the probability variation jackpot of 8R is set in the distribution table for the first starting opening in the low probability mode, and the distribution table for the second starting opening in the low probability mode is set. Only normal jackpots that have virtually no prize balls are set, and only the probability variation jackpots that have virtually no prize balls are set in the distribution table for the first starting opening in the high-probability mode. Only the 16R probability variation jackpot may be set in the distribution table for the second starting opening in the mode.

  According to this configuration, the player operates the operation handle 25 so that the game ball enters the first starting port 33 in the low probability mode, and the game ball enters the second starting port 34 in the high probability mode. The operation handle 25 is operated in the same manner as described above. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a game in which the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the starting opening that is different in the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. You can

D5. Modification 5:
In the above embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the fall processing based on the entry of the game ball into the falling opening 115 is performed. Although the configuration is such that the execution is suppressed, this configuration can also be applied to other types of ball entrance portions. That is, when the result of the determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion is a predetermined result, a predetermined process based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is performed. The configuration may be such that execution is suppressed.

  According to such a configuration, when the result of the determination based on the entering of the game ball into the first ball entering portion is a predetermined result, the game ball enters the second ball entering portion. Even in the case, the predetermined process is not executed. That is, depending on the result of the determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, there are cases where the predetermined processing is executed and cases where the predetermined processing is not executed, so that the game can be given an intonation and the game can be given. The interest in can be improved.

  In addition, as an example of applying the above configuration to other types of ball entry parts, if the result of the lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the through chucker is a predetermined result, to the general winning opening There is a configuration in which execution of the payout process of prize balls based on the entry of the game balls is suppressed. The through-chucker is a ball-in portion into which the game ball can enter (pass), and when the game ball passes through the through-chucker, an open lottery of ordinary electric auditors such as electric tulips is performed.

D6. Modification 6:
In the above embodiment, the game board 30 may be provided with a through-chucker, and an ordinary electric accessory that works together with the through-chucker may be provided in the upper opening 113a of the first cover member 113. With such a configuration, the game ball can enter the upper opening 113a of the first cover member 113 only when the ordinary electric accessory is open, and the interest of the game can be improved. You can

D7. Modification 7:
In the above embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 is guided to enter the falling opening 115 30 seconds after entering the second starting opening 34, and the second The time required for the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 to enter the falling hole 115 by changing the unit game time of the unit game turning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port 34 ( Although the configuration is set to a time shorter than 30 seconds), this configuration can be applied to other types of ball entering portions. That is, the game ball after entering the first ball entering part is guided to enter the second ball entering part a predetermined time after entering the first ball entering part, The unit game time of the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entering section, the game ball after entering the first ball entering section enters the second ball entering section. The time may be set to be shorter than the time required to hit the ball.

  According to such a configuration, the game ball enters the first ball-entering part from the time the game ball enters the first ball-in part to the second ball-in part. The unit game time operation based on the ball is executed, and the result of the predetermined determination is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the attention of the unit game operation during the period from when the game ball enters the first ball entering part to when it enters the second ball entering part, and the result of the predetermined determination. It is possible to appropriately increase the player's expectation for the game and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as an example of applying the above configuration to the other type of ball entering portion, other than a general winning opening after a predetermined time after the game ball after entering the through chucker enters the through chucker You will be guided to enter the ball entry part of the game, and the lottery time based on the entry of the game ball into the thru-chucker There can be mentioned a configuration in which the time is set to be shorter than the time required to enter the ball portion.

D8. Modification 8:
In the above embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting opening 34 is guided to enter the falling opening 115 30 seconds after entering the second starting opening 34, and the second The second start so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at an interval shorter than the time (30 seconds) required for the game ball after entering the starting port 34 to enter the falling port 115. Although the configuration is such that the timing of entering the game ball into the mouth 34 is adjusted, this configuration can also be applied to other types of ball entering portions. That is, the game ball after entering the first ball entering part is guided to enter the second ball entering part a predetermined time after entering the first ball entering part, In order that the game ball does not enter the first ball entering part at an interval shorter than the time required for the game ball after entering the first ball entering part to enter the second ball entering part, It can be configured to adjust the timing of entering the game ball into the first ball entering portion.

  According to such a configuration, before the game ball after entering the first ball entering part enters the second ball entering part, another new game ball is the first ball entering. It is possible to suppress entering the ball. That is, only one game ball exists between the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion. Therefore, the player's attention to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as an example of applying the above configuration to the other type of ball entering portion, other than a general winning opening after a predetermined time after the game ball after entering the through chucker enters the through chucker The player is guided to enter the ball entry part of the game, and through at a shorter interval than the time required for the game ball after entering the through chucker to enter another ball entry part such as the general winning opening. There may be mentioned a configuration in which the timing of entering the game ball into the through chucker is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the chucker.

D9. Modification 9:
In the above-described embodiment, the unit based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. Although the structure for prohibiting the start of the game spinning operation is adopted, this structure can also be applied to the detection sensor provided at other positions and the ball entering portions of other types. That is, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the detection sensor, it is possible to prohibit the start of the unit game spinning operation based on the ball entering the first ball entering portion.

  According to such a configuration, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor, the start of the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entering portion is prohibited. Therefore, for example, it is possible to execute other processing that cannot be executed in parallel with the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part, and to improve the interest of the game. You can

  Note that, as another type of ball entering portion, for example, a through chucker can be cited.

D10. Modification 10:
In the above embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is configured to enter the second starting opening 34 30 seconds after entering the first recess 111b. Therefore, if the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is not detected despite the lapse of 30 seconds from the entry of the game ball into the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, It is conceivable that a problem such as the rotation of the first rotating body 111 being stopped or the rotation speed being slowed may occur.

  Therefore, the measurement of the elapsed time after the game ball enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is started, and after the game ball enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, When 32 seconds elapse without the game ball entering the second starting opening 34, various lamps 47 are blinked and a character such as "abnormality occurrence" is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the character is displayed. A configuration in which the corresponding sound is output to the speaker 46 may be adopted. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the first rotating body 111 may have a defect. The reference time until the abnormality is notified can be set to any time as long as it is 30 seconds or more. However, in order to promptly notify the abnormality, it is preferable to set the time close to 30 seconds.

D11. Modification 11:
In the above-described embodiment, the second starting port 34 is provided inside the second starting port unit 110, but the second starting port 34 is directly provided on the game board 30 like the first starting port 33. It may be configured to have. Further, the contents of the win / loss table and the distribution table in the above embodiment are examples, and the win / loss table and the distribution table having other contents may be adopted. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second starting port 34 is not provided with a normal electric accessory such as an electric tulip, but the second starting port 34 is provided with a normal electric accessory such as an electric tulip. It may be configured.

D12. Modification 12:
In the above-described embodiment, in the state in which the game can be performed after the startup process (step S601) after the power is turned on, the unit game spinning operation is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34. Although the unit game time is set to any of 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 25 seconds or 29 seconds, instead of this, the unit game executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34. The unit game time of the turning operation may be set to a predetermined fixed value (for example, 29 seconds). According to such a configuration, in addition to the effect that the control relating to the unit game time can be simplified, there are the effects described below.

  The second starting port unit 110 of the above embodiment is configured such that the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 always enters the falling port 115 after 30 seconds. Therefore, according to the configuration of this modification, the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is started at the timing when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34, and It will end 29 seconds before the game ball enters the falling hole 115. Therefore, the effect triggered by the unit game turning operation can be executed until just before the game ball enters the falling opening 115, and the position and behavior of the game ball between the second starting opening 34 and the falling opening 115. And, it becomes possible to link the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game spinning operation.

  Further, in the configurations of the above-described embodiment and this modification, the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 is configured not to be reserved and stored, so that the game ball is the first It is possible to reliably prevent the unit game spinning operation from being started at a timing other than when the ball enters the 2 start port 34. That is, it is possible to surely match the timing when the game ball enters the second starting opening 34 and the timing when the unit game spinning operation starts. As a result, the interval between the start timing of the unit game turning operation and the timing at which the game ball reaches the second rotating body 112 (the meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) can be made constant, so the second rotation The position and behavior of the game ball in the body 112 (the meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) and the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game spinning operation can be surely linked to each other, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be planned.

  In addition, the number of the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34, which can be reserved and stored, is the special information obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. The number may be set to be smaller than the number that can be reserved and stored. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the frequency at which the unit game spinning operation is started at a timing other than the timing when the game ball enters the second starting port 34, and thus the second rotating body 112 (second In the embodiment, the position and behavior of the game ball in the meandering path 118) and the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game spinning operation can be linked, and the interest of the game can be improved.

D13. Modification 13:
In the above embodiment, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 and the unit game time operation based on the entering of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 are not executed at the same time. However, even during the execution of the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into one of the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34, the first starting port 33 and the second starting port A unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the other start opening of the 34 may be executed. According to such a configuration, the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 and the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34 are performed in parallel. Since it may be executed as a unit, the player performs a unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 and a unit game time based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34. It is possible to enjoy the action at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  If the structure of Modification 12 is applied to the structure of Modification 13, the effect of Modification 12 becomes more remarkable. For example, regarding the processing executed by the gaming machine, if it is normal, the unit game turn time for executing the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33, and the second start port 34 It is necessary to control two unit game times, which are unit game times for executing the unit game times based on the entry of the game ball, in parallel, which may complicate the process. However, the gaming machine in which the configuration of the modification 12 is applied to the configuration of the modification 13 fixes the unit game turn time for executing the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 34. Since it is set to a value, the changing unit game time is only the unit game time for executing the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process of controlling the two unit game times in parallel.

D14. Modification 14:
Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball enters a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that gives a big hit when a right is generated, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrangement ball machine, and a sparrow ball.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-ball type, for example, is equipped with a plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are attached in the circumferential direction, starts reel rotation by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and operates a stop switch. After the reels stop after a predetermined time has elapsed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame to be openable and closable includes a storage section and a loading device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage section are loaded by the loading apparatus. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, in which the reel starts to rotate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, some of the functions realized by software may be realized by hardware, or some of the functions realized by hardware may be realized by software.

E. Inventions extracted from each of the above embodiments and the like:
The features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary. In addition, in the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above-described embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in brackets or the like.

<Feature A group>
The feature A group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Characteristic A1]
A first ball entry portion (second starting opening 34) into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entry part (falling opening 115) into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
Determination means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the determination means determining that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied, a special game status executing means for executing a special game status for granting a privilege to a player (the processing of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed). Function),
Based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part, a process executing means for executing an ending process for ending the high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition has been improved (step S405 in the main MPU 62). Function that executes the processing of
In a gaming machine equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the second ball entering portion is configured to be able to enter a game ball after entering the first ball entering portion.

  According to the characteristic A1, the second ball entering portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion can enter, so that the game ball enters the first ball entering portion. In addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a ball is hit, it is possible that the game ball may enter the second ball entry portion and the high probability state may end. A sense of tension can be given to the player. That is, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A2]
A gaming machine described in Feature A1, further comprising
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion to enter the second ball entering portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment A game machine provided with a meandering path 118).

  According to the characteristic A2, the game ball after entering the first entrance portion is guided so as to enter the second entrance portion, so that the player is given an expectation and a feeling of tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A3]
The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, further comprising:
A suppression unit (a function for executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) that suppresses the execution of the ending process by the process execution unit or suppresses the game ball entering the second ball entering unit,
The determining means determines whether or not a deterrent condition is satisfied, based on the special information acquired by the acquiring means,
The deterring means deters execution of the ending process by the process executing means or determines that the game ball to the second ball entering portion is based on the determination means determining that the deterring condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by suppressing entry.

  According to the characteristic A3, when the determination means determines that the suppression condition is satisfied, the termination process is not executed even if the game ball enters the second ball entering portion, and the high probability state is set. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the second entry part is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when the game ball enters the first ball entering portion, it is expected that the high-probability state will not end if the deterrent condition is satisfied. A feeling can be given to the player, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Feature A4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, further comprising:
Equipped with effect execution means (various lamps 47, speakers 46, symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part.
The effect execution means executes an effect that suggests that satisfying the deterrent condition before the game ball enters the second ball entering section is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

  According to the characteristic A4, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player regarding whether or not the deterrent condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, further comprising:
It is equipped with a third ball entry part (first start port 33) into which a game ball can enter,
The acquisition means acquires special information based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry part,
A game machine characterized in that the second ball entering portion is configured so that a game ball after entering the third ball entering portion does not enter.

  According to the characteristic A5, the game ball after entering the third entrance portion does not enter the second entrance portion. Therefore, which is more advantageous than the case where the player enters the game ball into the first ball entering section and the case where the game ball enters the third ball entering section? According to the situation of the game, operating the operation handle so that the game ball enters the first ball entering portion, or the operation handle so that the game ball enters the third ball entering portion It will be operated. Therefore, the game can be given a strategic character, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Feature B group>
The feature B group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Feature B1]
A first ball entry portion (second starting opening 34) into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entry part (falling opening 115) into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
A process executing means (a function of executing the process of step S405 in the main side MPU 62) which executes a predetermined process based on the game ball entering the second ball entering portion;
Determination means for determining whether or not a deterrent condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the determination means having determined that the suppression condition has been satisfied, the processing for suppressing the execution of the predetermined processing by the processing execution means or the entering of the game ball into the second entering part. Suppression means (a function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) that executes the suppression process that is the process of suppressing,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature B1, when the determination means determines that the suppression condition is satisfied, the predetermined process is not executed even when the game ball enters the second ball entering portion, or The entry of the game ball into the entry part 2 is suppressed, and the predetermined process is not executed. That is, depending on the result of the determination by the determination means, the predetermined process may be executed or may not be executed, so that the intonation can be given to the game and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature B2]
The game machine according to feature B1, further comprising:
Inhibition period setting means (steps S1506 to S1506 in the main side MPU 62) that sets an inhibition period during which the inhibition means executes the inhibition process based on the determination means that the inhibition condition is satisfied. Function for executing the process of S1525),
The deterrent means
The suppression processing for suppressing execution of the predetermined processing by the processing execution means when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion during the suppression period, or
A gaming machine characterized by executing the restraining process for restraining a game ball from entering the second ball portion during the restraining period.

  According to the feature B2, depending on whether or not during the suppression period, there are cases in which the predetermined process is executed and cases in which the predetermined process is not executed. It is possible to raise the degree of attention of the player regarding the relationship with, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature B3]
The game machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, further comprising:
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion to enter the second ball entering portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment A game machine provided with a meandering path 118).

  According to the feature B3, the game ball after entering the first ball entering part enters the second ball entering part, so if it is determined that the suppression condition is not satisfied, a predetermined process is performed. Will be executed. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player regarding whether or not the deterrent condition is satisfied can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature B4]
A gaming machine described in Feature B3,
The inhibition period setting means is based on the determination that the inhibition condition is satisfied,
The timing of the start of the suppression period, the timing at which the game ball related to the special information, which is determined to satisfy the suppression condition by entering the first entrance part, enters the second entrance part. Set earlier,
The timing of the end of the suppression period, the timing at which the game ball related to the special information, which is determined to satisfy the suppression condition by entering the first entrance part, enters the second entrance part. A gaming machine characterized by being set later.

  According to the characteristic B4, when it is determined that the suppression condition is satisfied, the predetermined process is performed even if the game ball after entering the first entrance portion enters the second entrance portion. It is not executed, or the game ball after entering the first ball entering part is prevented from entering the second ball entering part, and the predetermined process is not executed. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player regarding whether or not the deterrent condition is satisfied can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature B5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, further comprising:
A special game state executing means for executing a special game state for giving a privilege to the player (a function for executing the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62),
The determination means further determines, based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied,
The special game state execution means executes the special game state based on the determination means that the privilege granting condition is satisfied,
The process executing means ends the high-probability state as the predetermined process when a game ball enters the second ball-in part in a high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved. Perform the end process to
The deterring means deters execution of the ending process by the process executing means or determines that the game ball to the second ball entering portion is based on the determination means determining that the deterring condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by suppressing entry.

  According to the feature B5, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when the game ball enters the first ball entering portion, the game ball is provided in the second ball entering portion. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high probability state will end after entering the ball, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Characteristic C group>
The feature C group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Characteristic C1]
A first ball entry portion (second starting opening 34) into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entry part (falling opening 115) into which a game ball can enter,
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion to enter the second ball entering portion a predetermined time after entering the first ball entering portion (The second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, the meandering path 118 in the second embodiment),
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
A determination unit that performs a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit (a function that executes the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
A process executing means (a function of executing the process of step S405 in the main side MPU 62) which executes a predetermined process based on the game ball entering the second ball entering portion;
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part, the operation executing means for executing the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination (in step S707 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute processing),
Setting means for setting a unit game time which is the time of the unit game operation (a function of executing the process of step S1203 in the main MPU 62),
In a gaming machine equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the setting means sets the unit game time to a time shorter than the predetermined time.

  According to the feature C1, the game ball enters the first ball entering part from the time the game ball enters the first ball entering part to the time it enters the second ball entering part. Based on the unit game time operation is executed, the result of the predetermined determination is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the attention of the unit game operation during the period from when the game ball enters the first ball entering part to when it enters the second ball entering part, and the result of the predetermined determination. It is possible to appropriately increase the player's expectation for the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic C2]
A gaming machine described in Feature C1, further comprising:
Suppression unit that executes a process that suppresses the execution of the predetermined process by the process execution unit or a process that suppresses the game ball from entering the second ball unit (step S404 in the main MPU 62). Function that executes the processing of
A restraint period setting means for setting a restraint period, which is a period during which the restraint means executes the restraint process (a function for executing the processes of steps S1506 to S1525 in the main MPU 62),
Equipped with
The determining means determines whether or not a deterrent condition is satisfied, based on the special information acquired by the acquiring means,
The restraint period setting means is a period after the unit game number operation related to the special information determined to satisfy the restraint condition is judged based on the judgment condition being satisfied by the judging means. And, a period including the timing at which the game ball related to the special information enters the second ball entering portion is set as the suppression period,
The suppression means suppresses the execution of the predetermined processing by the processing execution means when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion during the suppression period, or during the suppression period. A gaming machine characterized by executing the above-mentioned restraint processing for restraining a game ball from entering the second ball entering portion.

  According to the characteristic C2, when the game ball enters the first ball entering portion, if it is determined that the suppression condition is satisfied, the predetermined process is not executed, while the suppression condition is not satisfied. If it is determined that a predetermined process is performed. Therefore, intonation can be given to the game, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Characteristic C3]
A gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2,
As a result of the predetermined determination by the determination means, there are a plurality of types of determination results having different degrees of advantage for the player,
The setting means sets the unit game turn time relating to the unit game turn operation for performing a display corresponding to the first determination result (small hit) to a unit having a higher degree of advantage than the first determination result. 2. A gaming machine characterized by being set to be longer than the unit game turn time relating to the unit game turn operation for performing display corresponding to the determination result (big hit) of 2.

  According to the characteristic C3, as the time elapses after the unit game spinning operation is started, the possibility that the judgment result is disadvantageous to the player becomes higher, so that the player's sense of tension can be increased with the passage of time. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

[Characteristic C4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, further comprising:
A special game state executing means for executing a special game state for giving a privilege to the player (a function for executing the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62),
The determination means determines, based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, whether the privilege granting condition is satisfied and whether the deterrence condition is satisfied,
The special game state execution means executes the special game state when the determination means determines that the privilege grant condition is satisfied,
The process executing means ends the high-probability state as the predetermined process when a game ball enters the second ball-in part in a high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved. Perform the end process to
The deterring means deters execution of the ending process by the process executing means or determines that the game ball to the second ball entering portion is based on the determination means determining that the deterring condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by suppressing entry.

  According to the characteristic C4, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when the game ball enters the first ball entering portion, the game ball is provided in the second ball entering portion. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high probability state will end after entering the ball, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Feature D group>
The feature D group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Feature D1]
A first ball entry portion (second starting opening 34) into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entry part (falling opening 115) into which a game ball can enter,
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion to enter the second ball entering portion a predetermined time after entering the first ball entering portion (The second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, the meandering path 118 in the second embodiment),
Adjusting means (first rotation) for adjusting the timing of entering the game ball into the first ball entering portion so that the game ball does not enter the first ball entering portion at intervals shorter than the predetermined time. Body 111),
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the characteristic D1, before the game ball after entering the first ball entering section enters the second ball entering section, another new game ball enters the first ball entering section. It is possible to suppress entering the ball. That is, only one game ball exists between the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion. Therefore, the player's attention to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature D2]
A gaming machine described in Feature D1, further comprising:
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
A determination unit that performs a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit (a function that executes the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part, the operation executing means for executing the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination (in step S707 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute processing),
Setting means for setting a unit game time which is the time of the unit game operation (a function of executing the process of step S1203 in the main MPU 62),
Equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the setting means sets the unit game time to a time shorter than the predetermined time.

  According to the feature D2, the unit game turn operation is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first ball entering portion, and the unit game turn operation is completed within a predetermined time. Then, the timing of entering the game ball into the first ball entering portion is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the first ball entering portion at intervals shorter than a predetermined time. Therefore, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry section can be ended before a new another game ball enters the first ball entry section.

[Feature D3]
The gaming machine described in the feature D1 or the feature D2,
The guide means includes a guide rotating body (second rotating body 112) that is rotated by a driving force,
The guide rotating body is provided with a guide rotating body concave portion (second concave portion 112b) which is a concave portion into which a game ball can enter.
The adjusting means adjusts the timing of entering the game ball into the first ball entrance part such that the game ball after entering the first ball entrance part enters the guide rotor concave portion. Adjust
The guide rotator is rotated by a driving force, so that the game sphere that has entered the guide rotator concave portion enters the first sphere, and the second sphere enters after the predetermined time has elapsed. A game machine characterized by guiding the player to enter the club.

  According to the feature D3, the rotation of the guide rotator can be focused on during the period from when the game sphere enters the guide rotating body concave portion until when it enters the second sphere, so the player's expectation The feeling and tension can be appropriately increased, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Feature D4]
A gaming machine described in Feature D3,
The adjusting unit includes an adjusting rotating body (first rotating body 111) that is rotated by a driving force,
The adjusting rotor is provided with an adjusting rotor recess (first recess 111b) which is a recess into which a game ball can enter.
When the adjusting rotator is rotated by the driving force, the game ball that has entered the adjusting rotator recess falls from the adjusting rotator recess and enters the first entering part, and The gaming machine is configured such that the game ball after entering the ball entering portion of 1 enters the recess of the guide rotating body.

  According to the feature D4, it is possible to focus on the rotation of the adjustment rotator during the period from when the game sphere enters the adjustment rotor concave portion until it enters the first sphere, so the player's expectation The feeling and tension can be appropriately increased, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Feature D5]
A gaming machine described in Feature D4,
The guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body rotate in synchronization with each other.

  According to the feature D5, the degree of attention of the player regarding the rotation of the guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature D6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D5,
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
Based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit that determines whether the privilege granting condition is satisfied and whether the deterrence condition is satisfied (function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62). When,
Based on the determination means determining that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied, a special game status executing means for executing a special game status for granting a privilege to a player (the processing of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed). Function),
Based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part, a process executing means for executing an ending process for ending the high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition has been improved (step S405 in the main MPU 62). Function that executes the processing of
Based on the determination means having determined that the suppression condition has been satisfied, the execution of the end processing by the processing execution means is suppressed or the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry section is suppressed. Suppression means (a function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62),
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the characteristic D6, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when the game ball enters the first ball entrance portion, the game ball is present in the second ball entrance portion. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high probability state will end after entering the ball, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Feature E group>
The feature E group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Feature E1]
A first ball entry portion (first starting opening 33) into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S206 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
A determination unit that performs a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit (a function of the main MPU 62 that executes the process of step S802);
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, the operation executing means for executing the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination (in step S706 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute processing),
Detection means (detection sensor 111s) for detecting a game ball,
It is a process of prohibiting the start of the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry section by the operation execution unit, based on the detection of the game ball by the detection unit. Prohibiting means for executing prohibiting processing (function of executing the processing of step S705 in the main MPU 62);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature E1, when the game ball is detected by the detection means, the start of the unit game spinning operation based on the ball entering the game ball into the first ball entering portion is prohibited. Therefore, for example, it is possible to execute other processing that cannot be executed in parallel with the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part, and to improve the interest of the game. You can

[Feature E2]
A gaming machine described in Feature E1, further comprising:
A prohibition period setting means (a function of executing the process of step S106 in the main MPU 62) that sets a prohibition period that is a period in which the prohibition means executes the prohibition process based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the detection means. ),
The prohibition unit executes the prohibition process which is a process of prohibiting the start of the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry unit by the operation execution unit during the prohibition period. To do
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature E2, by setting the prohibition period, it is possible to prohibit the start of the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, so that during the set prohibition period, For example, it is possible to execute other processing that cannot be executed in parallel with the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

[Feature E3]
A gaming machine described in Feature E2, further comprising:
A second ball entry portion (second starting opening 34) configured to enter the game ball after being detected by the detection means,
The acquisition means acquires special information based on a game ball entering the second ball entering portion,
The determination means performs a predetermined determination based on the special information related to the second ball entrance portion acquired by the acquisition means,
The operation executing means executes the unit game time operation for performing display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination, based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part,
The prohibition period setting means sets the prohibition period so that the unit game time operation is not executed at the timing when the game ball detected by the detection means enters the second ball entering portion. A game machine characterized by setting a period.

  According to the characteristic E3, at the timing when the game ball detected by the detecting means enters the second ball entering portion, the unit game spinning operation based on the ball entering the first ball entering portion is not executed. As a result, for example, the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry portion can be executed immediately after the game ball has entered the second ball entry portion.

  The inventions of the characteristic group A, the characteristic group B, the characteristic group C, the characteristic group D, and the characteristic group E solve the following problems.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, various effects are performed according to various gaming states for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

  Here, in the gaming machine as described above, further improvement of the technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

<Feature F group>
The feature F group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Feature F1]
A first ball entry portion (second starting opening 34) into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entry part (falling opening 115) into which a game ball can enter,
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion to enter the second ball entering portion a predetermined time after entering the first ball entering portion (The second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, the meandering path 118 in the second embodiment),
First detection means (detection sensor 34s) for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first entry part,
Second detection means (detection sensor 115s) for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second entry part,
Informing means for announcing an abnormality when the game ball is detected by the first detecting means and the reference time of the predetermined time or more has passed without the game ball being detected by the second detecting means ( Symbol display device 41, speaker 46, various lamps 47),
A gaming machine comprising:

  If the reference time elapses after the game ball is detected by the first detection means and the game ball is not detected by the second detection means, there is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the guide means, There is a possibility that an illegal operation is performed by the player.

  According to the characteristic F1, since it is possible to notify when there is a possibility that a trouble has occurred in the guide means or there is a possibility that an illegal operation is being performed by the player, the soundness of the game is ensured. be able to.

[Feature F2]
The gaming machine according to feature F1, further comprising:
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
Based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit that determines whether the privilege granting condition is satisfied and whether the deterrence condition is satisfied (function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62). When,
Based on the determination means determining that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied, a special game status executing means for executing a special game status for granting a privilege to a player (the processing of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed). Function),
Based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part, a process executing means for executing an ending process for ending the high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition has been improved (step S405 in the main MPU 62). Function that executes the processing of
Based on the determination means having determined that the suppression condition has been satisfied, the execution of the end processing by the processing execution means is suppressed or the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry section is suppressed. Suppression means (a function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62),
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the characteristic F2, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when the game ball enters the first ball entering portion, the game ball is provided in the second ball entering portion. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high probability state will end after entering the ball, and the interest of the game can be improved. However, if a problem occurs in the guiding means or if the player performs an illegal operation, the game ball that has entered the first ball-entering part will enter the second ball-entering part even if a predetermined time has elapsed. There is a possibility that the high probability state will continue unjustly because of the non-ball state.

  According to the feature F2, it is possible to notify when there is a possibility that a trouble has occurred in the guide means or there is a possibility that an illegal operation is being performed by the player, so the high probability state continues illegally. It can be suppressed.

[Feature F3]
The gaming machine according to feature F1 or feature F2, further comprising:
Adjusting means (first rotation) for adjusting the timing of entering the game ball into the first ball entering portion so that the game ball does not enter the first ball entering portion at intervals shorter than the predetermined time. A game machine comprising a body 111).

  According to the feature F3, before the game ball after entering the first ball entering section enters the second ball entering section, another new game ball enters the first ball entering section. It is possible to suppress entering the ball. That is, only one game ball exists between the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion. Therefore, the player's attention to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature F4]
A gaming machine described in Feature F3, further comprising:
An acquisition unit (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the first ball entering unit,
A determination unit that performs a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit (a function that executes the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part, the operation executing means for executing the unit game time operation for performing the display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination (in step S707 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute processing),
Setting means for setting a unit game time which is the time of the unit game operation (a function of executing the process of step S1203 in the main MPU 62),
Equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the setting means sets the unit game time to a time shorter than the predetermined time.

  According to the feature F4, the unit game turn operation is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first ball entering section, and the unit game turn operation is completed within a predetermined time. Then, the timing of entering the game ball into the first ball entering portion is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the first ball entering portion at intervals shorter than a predetermined time. Therefore, the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry section can be ended before a new another game ball enters the first ball entry section.

[Feature F5]
A gaming machine according to feature F3 or feature F4,
The guide means includes a guide rotating body (second rotating body 112) that is rotated by a driving force,
The guide rotating body is provided with a guide rotating body concave portion (second concave portion 112b) which is a concave portion into which a game ball can enter.
The adjusting means adjusts the timing of entering the game ball into the first ball entrance part such that the game ball after entering the first ball entrance part enters the guide rotor concave portion. Adjust
The guide rotator is rotated by a driving force, so that the game sphere that has entered the guide rotator concave portion enters the first sphere, and the second sphere enters after the predetermined time has elapsed. A game machine characterized by guiding the player to enter the club.

  According to the feature F5, it is possible to focus attention on the rotation of the guide rotating body during the period from when the game ball enters the guide rotating body concave portion until when it enters the second entering ball portion. Therefore, the expectation of the player The feeling and tension can be appropriately increased, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Feature F6]
A gaming machine according to feature F5,
The adjusting unit includes an adjusting rotating body (first rotating body 111) that is rotated by a driving force,
The adjusting rotor is provided with an adjusting rotor recess (first recess 111b) which is a recess into which a game ball can enter.
When the adjusting rotator is rotated by the driving force, the game ball that has entered the adjusting rotator recess falls from the adjusting rotator recess and enters the first entering part, and The gaming machine is configured such that the game ball after entering the ball entering portion of 1 enters the recess of the guide rotating body.

  According to the feature F6, it is possible to focus on the rotation of the adjustment rotator during the period from when the game sphere enters the adjustment rotor concave portion until it enters the first sphere, so the player's expectation The feeling and tension can be appropriately increased, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Feature F7]
A gaming machine according to feature F6,
Third adjusting means (detecting sensor 111s) for detecting the entry of a game ball is provided in the adjusting rotor concave portion,
The adjusting rotator is rotated by the driving force, so that the game ball entering the adjusting rotator recess falls from the adjusting rotator recess after a second predetermined time and enters the first entering part. Is designed to be a sphere,
The informing means, after the game ball is detected by the third detecting means, the second reference time longer than the second predetermined time has elapsed without the game ball being detected by the first detecting means. A gaming machine characterized by reporting an abnormality in the event of a failure.

  If the second reference time elapses after the game ball is detected by the third detecting means and the game ball is not detected by the first detecting means, it is possible that a problem has occurred in the adjusting means. And there is a possibility that the player is performing an illegal operation.

  According to the characteristic F7, it is possible to notify when there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the adjusting means or there is a possibility that the player is performing an illegal operation, so that the soundness of the game is ensured. be able to.

[Feature F8]
A gaming machine according to feature F6 or feature F7,
The guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body rotate in synchronization with each other.

  According to the feature F8, the degree of attention of the player regarding the rotation of the guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The invention of the characteristic F group solves the following problems.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, various effects are performed according to various gaming states for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

  In such a gaming machine, in order to improve the health of the game while improving the interest of the game, it is preferable that a malfunction of the gaming machine, a fraud by a player, or the like can be promptly notified.

<Feature G group>
The feature G group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Characteristic G1]
Launching means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A first ball-in portion (first starting opening 33) provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball-in portion (second start port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition unit (step S206 or step S213 in the main side MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the first ball entering part or a game ball entering the second ball entering part. Function that executes the processing of
Determination means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the determination means determining that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied, a special game status executing means for executing a special game status for granting a privilege to a player (the processing of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed). Function),
Operation means (operation handle 25) operated by the player to adjust the emission intensity, which is the intensity when the game ball is emitted to the game area,
A gaming machine comprising:
The first ball entering section and the second ball entering section are in a state where the game ball can enter without a lottery process based on entering the game ball into another ball entering section,
The game characteristic of the first case in which the player adjusts the firing intensity to play a game by operating the operating means so that the game ball enters the first ball entering portion, The game is different from the game in the second case in which the player operates the operating means so that the game ball enters the ball-in portion of the second ball, thereby adjusting the firing intensity. A gaming machine characterized by.

  According to the characteristic G1, the game characteristic in the first case is different from the game characteristic in the second case, so that the player can select the favorite game characteristic by adjusting the firing strength of the game ball. it can. That is, different playability can be provided to the player with one game machine, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Characteristic G2]
A gaming machine described in Feature G1, further comprising:
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry section, a unit game turn operation for performing a display corresponding to the result of the determination. An operation executing means (a function of executing the process of step S706 or step S707 in the main MPU 62) to be executed;
Setting means for setting a unit game turn time which is the time of the unit game turn operation (function of executing the process of step S803 or step S1203 in the main MPU 62),
Equipped with
Based on the expected value of the unit game time set by the setting means based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, and the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion. By setting the unit game time so that the expected value of the unit game time that is set is different, the game characteristics of the first case and the game characteristics of the second case are different. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature G2, a player who prefers a long unit game time is likely to enter a game ball into the ball entry portion with the longer expected value of the unit game time by operating the operating means. The player who prefers a short unit game time can select a game ball by operating the operation means, and the game ball may enter the ball entering portion with the shorter expected value of the unit game time. You can choose the situation. That is, one gaming machine can meet the demands of both a player who likes a long unit game time and a player who likes a short unit game time.

[Characteristic G3]
The gaming machine according to feature G1 or feature G2, further comprising:
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry section, a unit game turn operation for performing a display corresponding to the result of the determination. An operation executing means for executing (function of executing the processing of step S706 or step S707 in the main MPU 62) is provided,
The expected value of the number of times per unit time of the unit game spinning operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion executed in the first case is executed in the second case. The game performance in the first case and the game in the second case are greater than the expected value of the number of unit game times per unit time based on the game ball entering the second ball entering unit. A game machine characterized by different sex.

  According to the feature G3, the player considers the expected value of the number of unit game spinning operations executed per unit time, and considers a situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entering portion. It is possible to select or select a situation in which a game ball may enter the second ball entering portion. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game balls are divided according to the game property or strategy of his / her preference, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic G4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G3,
The privilege given to the player in the special game state executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion. In the special game state executed on the basis of the special game state, it is set to be advantageous to the player over the privilege given to the player. A gaming machine characterized by different playability.

  According to the characteristic G4, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entering portion in consideration of the privilege provided in the special game state, and the second game. It is possible to select a situation in which a game ball may enter the ball entering portion. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game balls are divided according to the game property or strategy of his / her preference, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In particular, according to the characteristic G4 subordinate to the characteristic G3, in the first case in which the launch intensity is adjusted so that the game ball enters the first ball entering unit, the unit executed per unit time Since the expected value of the number of game turns is large, the time efficiency of the game is good, but the advantage of the privilege given to the player is low. On the other hand, in the second case in which the emission intensity is adjusted so that the game balls enter the second ball entering section, the expected value of the number of unit game spinning operations executed per unit time is small. Although the time efficiency of the game is low, the advantage of the privilege given to the player is high. Therefore, the player who attaches importance to the time efficiency of the game rather than the advantage of the privilege can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the first entrance portion, and the time efficiency of the game. The player who attaches more importance to the advantage of the privilege can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the second ball entering portion. Therefore, the game can be given a strategic character, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Characteristic G5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G4, further comprising:
When the special information is acquired in a situation where the judgment unit cannot execute the judgment, a holding storage unit (a function of executing the process of step S206 in the main MPU 62) for holding and storing the special information is provided. ,
The number of the special information that can be reserved and stored, which is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry section, is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry section. A game machine characterized in that the game playability in the first case and the game playability in the second case are different by setting more than the number of the special information that can be reserved and stored.

  According to the characteristic G4, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entering portion in consideration of the number of the special information that can be reserved and stored, and the second game. It is possible to select a situation in which a game ball may enter the ball entering portion. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game balls are divided according to the game property or strategy of his / her preference, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic G6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G5, further comprising:
A third ball-in portion (falling opening 115) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter,
Based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry part, the process executing means for executing the ending process for ending the high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved (step S405 in the main MPU 62). Function that executes the processing of
Equipped with
The third ball entering portion is configured such that the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion can enter, and the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion. A gaming machine characterized by being configured so as not to enter.

  According to the feature G6, the third ball entering portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion can enter, so that the game ball enters the second ball entering portion. In addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a ball is played, it is possible that the game ball may enter the third ball entering portion and the high probability state may end. A sense of tension can be given to the player. That is, when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, according to the feature G6, the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion is configured not to enter the third ball entering portion, so that the game is played in the first ball entering portion. The process in which the ending process is executed when the ball enters the ball and the process in which the ending process is executed when the game ball enters the second ball entering part are different. Therefore, it is possible to add variety to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic G7]
A gaming machine described in Feature G6, further comprising:
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion to enter the third ball entering portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment A game machine provided with a meandering path 118).

  According to the characteristic G7, the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion is guided to enter the third ball entering portion, so that the player is provided with an expectation and a feeling of tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic G8]
A gaming machine described in Feature G6 or Feature G7, further comprising:
A suppression unit (a function for executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) that suppresses the execution of the ending process by the process execution unit or suppresses the game ball entering the third ball entering unit,
The determining means determines whether or not a deterrent condition is satisfied, based on the special information acquired by the acquiring means,
The deterring means deters the execution of the ending process by the process executing means or determines that the game ball to the third ball entering portion is based on the determination means determining that the deterring condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by suppressing entry.

  According to the feature G8, when the determination means determines that the suppression condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third ball entering portion, and the high probability state is set. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry part is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion, it is expected that the high probability state will not end if the deterrent condition is satisfied. A feeling can be given to the player, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Characteristic G9]
The gaming machine according to any one of features G6 to G8, further comprising:
Equipped with effect execution means (various lamps 47, speaker 46, symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part.
The effect executing means executes an effect that suggests that satisfying the deterrent condition before the game ball enters the third ball entering portion is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

  According to the feature G8, it is possible to increase the player's attention as to whether or not the deterrent condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Feature H group>
The feature H group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Feature H1]
Launching means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A first ball-in portion (first starting opening 33) provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball-in portion (second start port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition unit (step S206 or step S213 in the main side MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the first ball entering part or a game ball entering the second ball entering part. Function that executes the processing of
Determination means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the determination means determining that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied, a special game status executing means for executing a special game status for granting a privilege to a player (the processing of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed). Function),
Process executing means for executing an ending process for ending a high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition has been improved (a function for executing the process of step S405 or step S2209 in the main MPU 62);
Operation means (operation handle 25) operated by the player to adjust the emission intensity, which is the intensity when the game ball is emitted to the game area,
A gaming machine comprising:
The most advantageous privilege that is most advantageous to the player among the above benefits when a game ball enters one of the first ball entrance part and the second ball entrance part (16R probability variation big hit) The probability of being awarded is that the above-mentioned most advantageous privilege (16R probability variation big hit) is awarded when a game ball enters the other one of the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion. Although it is set to be higher than the probability that
The probability that the ending process is executed by the process executing means when the game ball enters the one ball entrance portion is such that when the game ball enters the other ball entrance part, the ending process is A game machine characterized by being set to have a higher probability than being executed by the processing execution means.

  According to the feature H1, the probability that the most advantageous privilege is granted when the game ball enters one of the ball entrance portions is the probability that the most advantageous benefit is awarded when the game ball enters the other ball entrance portion. The probability that the ending process is executed by the process executing means when the game ball enters the one ball entrance portion is set to be higher than the other ball entrance rate. Since the ending process is set to be higher than the probability of being executed by the process executing means when the game ball enters the club, the player who attaches importance to the probability of giving the most advantageous privilege is By operating the means, it is possible to select a situation in which the game ball may enter the one of the ball entering portions, and the player who attaches importance to the low probability that the ending process is executed, By operating the operating means, Game balls on the other ball entrance portion can select a situation that may ball entrance. Therefore, the game can be given a strategic character, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Characteristic H2]
The gaming machine described in the feature H1,
The first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion are in a state in which the game ball can enter without a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another ball entering portion. And the gaming machine.

  According to the feature H2, the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion can enter the game ball without the lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into the other ball entering portion. Therefore, the player can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entering section or enter the game ball into the second ball entering section without going through the lottery process. It is possible to select a situation in which there is a possibility of a ball.

[Feature H3]
The gaming machine according to feature H1 or feature H2, further comprising:
A third ball-in portion (falling opening 115) provided in the game area, into which game balls can enter,
The third ball entering portion is configured such that the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion can enter, and the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion. Is configured not to enter,
The processing execution means executes the ending processing based on the entry of the game ball into the third ball entry portion, and the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry portion by the acquisition means. A gaming machine, wherein the ending process is executed when the special information acquired based on the special condition satisfies an ending condition.

  According to the characteristic H3, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when the game ball enters the first ball entering portion or the second ball entering portion, the high probability state It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the game may end. That is, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the characteristic H3, the third ball entering portion is configured to be able to enter the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion, and also enter the first ball entering portion. Since the game ball after being played is configured not to enter, the process in which the ending process is executed when the game ball enters the first ball entering part, and the game ball in the second ball entering part This is different from the process in which the termination process is executed when the player enters a ball. Therefore, it is possible to add variety to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature H4]
A gaming machine according to feature H3, further comprising
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion to enter the third ball entering portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment A game machine provided with a meandering path 118).

  According to the characteristic H4, the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion is guided to enter the third ball entering portion, so that the player is provided with an expectation and a feeling of tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature H5]
The gaming machine according to feature H3 or feature H4, further comprising:
Suppressing means for suppressing the execution of the ending processing based on the entry of the game ball into the third ball entering portion by the processing execution means or for suppressing the entry of the game ball into the third ball entering portion (Function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62),
The determination means determines whether or not a deterrent condition is satisfied based on special information acquired by the acquisition means based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion,
The deterrent means determines that the deterrent condition is satisfied by the determination means, and based on the game execution ball entering the third ball entering portion by the process execution means, A game machine characterized by suppressing execution or preventing a game ball from entering the third ball entering portion.

  According to the feature H5, when the determination means determines that the suppression condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third ball entering portion, and the high probability state is set. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry part is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion, it is expected that the high probability state will not end if the deterrent condition is satisfied. A feeling can be given to the player, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Characteristic H6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features H3 to H5, further comprising:
Equipped with effect execution means (various lamps 47, speaker 46, symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part.
The effect executing means executes an effect that suggests that satisfying the deterrent condition before the game ball enters the third ball entering portion is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

  According to the feature H6, it is possible to increase the player's attention as to whether or not the deterrent condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Feature group I>
The feature I group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Characteristic I1]
Launching means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A first ball-in portion (first starting opening 33) provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball-in portion (second start port 34) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition unit (step S206 or step S213 in the main side MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the first ball entering part or a game ball entering the second ball entering part. Function that executes the processing of
Determination means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the determination means determining that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied, a special game status executing means for executing a special game status for granting a privilege to a player (the processing of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed). Function),
Operation means (operation handle 25) operated by the player to adjust the emission intensity, which is the intensity when the game ball is emitted to the game area,
A gaming machine comprising:
The first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion are in a state in which the game ball can enter without performing a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another ball entering portion, and the game A situation in which a person may operate the operating means to adjust the firing intensity to enter a game ball in the first ball entrance section and a game ball enters the second ball entrance section. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to intentionally select a situation in which there is a possibility of doing so.

  According to the characteristic I1, the intention of the situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entrance section and the situation in which the game ball may enter the second ball entrance section are intended. It is possible to provide the player with a game of selectively selecting and selectively hitting the game balls. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Characteristic I2]
A gaming machine according to feature I1,
One of the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion is provided at a position where a game ball can enter when the launch intensity is less than a predetermined threshold value,
The other of the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion is provided at a position where a game ball can enter when the launch intensity is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value. And the gaming machine.

  According to the characteristic I2, a situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entering portion and a situation in which the game ball may enter the second ball entering portion are intended according to preference. It is possible to easily select the game balls by hitting each of them.

[Characteristic I3]
A gaming machine according to feature I1 or feature I2,
One of the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion is provided in a first partial game area forming a part of the game area,
The other of the first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion is provided in a second partial game area forming a part of the game area,
The game area is configured so that a game ball shot in the game area flows through any of the partial game areas.

  According to the characteristic I3, it is possible to provide the player with a game in which the launch strength is adjusted so that the game ball flows through the partial game area corresponding to the ball entering portion in which the game ball is desired to enter. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature I4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I3, further comprising:
A third ball-in portion (falling opening 115) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter,
Based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry part, the process executing means for executing the ending process for ending the high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved (step S405 in the main MPU 62). Function that executes the processing of
Equipped with
The third ball entering portion is configured such that the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion can enter, and the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion. A gaming machine characterized by being configured so as not to enter.

  According to Feature I4, the third ball entering portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion can enter, so that the game ball enters the second ball entering portion. In addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a ball is played, it is possible that the game ball may enter the third ball entering portion and the high probability state may end. A sense of tension can be given to the player. That is, when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the characteristic I4, the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion is configured not to enter the third ball entering portion, so that the game is played in the first ball entering portion. The process in which the ending process is executed when the ball enters the ball and the process in which the ending process is executed when the game ball enters the second ball entering part are different. Therefore, it is possible to add variety to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic I5]
A gaming machine according to Feature I4, further comprising:
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion to enter the third ball entering portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment A game machine provided with a meandering path 118).

  According to the feature I5, the game ball after entering the second ball entering part is guided to enter the third ball entering part, so that the player is provided with an expectation and a feeling of tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature I6]
A gaming machine according to feature I4 or feature I5, further comprising:
A suppression unit (a function for executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) that suppresses the execution of the ending process by the process execution unit or suppresses the game ball entering the third ball entering unit,
The determining means determines whether or not a deterrent condition is satisfied, based on the special information acquired by the acquiring means,
The deterring means deters the execution of the ending process by the process executing means or determines that the game ball to the third ball entering portion is based on the determination means determining that the deterring condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by suppressing entry.

  According to the feature I6, when the determination means determines that the suppression condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third ball entering portion, and the high probability state is set. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry part is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion, it is expected that the high probability state will not end if the deterrent condition is satisfied. A feeling can be given to the player, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Feature I7]
The gaming machine according to any one of features I4 to I6, further comprising:
Equipped with effect execution means (various lamps 47, speaker 46, symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part.
The effect executing means executes an effect that suggests that satisfying the deterrent condition before the game ball enters the third ball entering portion is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

  According to the feature I7, it is possible to increase the player's attention as to whether or not the deterrent condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The inventions of the characteristic G group, the characteristic H group, and the characteristic I group solve the following problems.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, various performances are performed for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

  Here, in the gaming machine as described above, further improvement of the technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

<Feature J group>
The feature J group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof.
[Characteristic J1]
A first ball entry portion (first starting opening 33) into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entry portion (second starting opening 34) into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition unit (step S206 or step S213 in the main side MPU 62) for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the first ball entering part or a game ball entering the second ball entering part. Function that executes the processing of
Determination means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62);
Based on the determination means determining that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied, a special game status executing means for executing a special game status for granting a privilege to a player (the processing of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed). Function),
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry section, a unit game turn operation for performing a display corresponding to the result of the determination. An operation executing means (a function of executing the process of step S706 or step S707 in the main MPU 62) to be executed;
Setting means for setting a unit game turn time which is the time of the unit game turn operation (function of executing the process of step S803 or step S1203 in the main MPU 62),
Equipped with
In the predetermined game state (a state in which the game can be played after the start-up process of step S601 is completed), the setting unit is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry unit. A game machine characterized in that the unit game time of the game turn operation is set to a predetermined fixed value (29 seconds in the modified example 12).

  According to the feature J1, the unit game time of the unit game turn operation executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is set to a predetermined fixed value, so the control regarding the unit game time is performed. It can be simplified.

  In addition, for example, it becomes possible to interlock the effect triggered by the unit game spinning operation with other elements, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Specifically, the other ball entry part (falling opening 115) is provided at a position where the game ball after entering the second ball entry part 30 seconds later is provided, and the second ball entry part In the case of the configuration in which the unit game time of the unit game turn operation executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry portion is based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion. The unit game turn operation is started at the timing when the game ball enters the second ball entering portion, and ends 29 seconds after the game ball immediately before entering the other ball entering portion. Therefore, it is possible to execute the effect triggered by the unit game turning operation until just before the game ball enters the other ball entering section, and between the second ball entering section and the other ball entering section. It is possible to link the position and behavior of the game ball in and the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game spinning operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic J2]
A game machine according to feature J1, further comprising:
When the special information is acquired in a situation where the judgment unit cannot execute the judgment, a holding storage unit (a function of executing the process of step S206 in the main MPU 62) for holding and storing the special information is provided. ,
The number of storable storage of the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part is obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part. A game machine characterized in that the number is set to be smaller than the number of the special information that can be reserved and stored.

  According to the feature J2, it is possible to reduce the frequency at which the unit game spinning operation is started at a timing other than the timing when the game ball enters the second ball entering portion, so that the game ball is placed in the second ball entering portion. It is possible to increase the frequency with which the timing of entering the ball and the timing of starting the unit game spinning operation match. As a result, for example, the accessory (the second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, the meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) is provided at a position where the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion reaches. In the case where the timing at which the game ball enters the second ball entering portion coincides with the timing at which the unit game turn operation starts, the timing at which the unit game turn operation starts and the role object concerned Since the interval with the timing at which the game ball arrives is constant, it is possible to link the position and behavior of the game ball in the accessory with the content and timing of the performance triggered by the unit game spinning operation. The interest in can be improved.

[Characteristic J3]
A gaming machine according to feature J2,
The game machine characterized in that the holding storage means is configured not to hold and store the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry unit.

  According to the feature J3, it is possible to surely prevent the unit game spinning operation from starting at a timing other than the timing when the game ball enters the second ball entering portion, so that the second ball entering portion has a game. It is possible to surely match the timing at which the ball enters and the timing at which the unit game spinning operation is started. As a result, for example, the accessory (the second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, the meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) is provided at a position where the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion reaches. In this case, the interval between the start timing of the unit game turning operation and the timing at which the game ball reaches the role object can be made constant, so the position and behavior of the game ball in the role object and the unit It is possible to surely link the content and timing of the effect triggered by the game spinning operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic J4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features J1 to J3,
The operation executing means, even during the execution of the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into one of the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section, A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute the unit game operation based on the entry of a game ball into the other one of the first entry portion and the second entry portion.

  According to the feature J4, the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion and the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion are performed in parallel. In some cases, the player performs a unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entering section and a unit game based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entering section. It is possible to enjoy turning motions at the same time, and to improve the enjoyment of the game. In this case, regarding the processing executed by the gaming machine, normally, the unit game turn time for executing the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry part, and the second entry It is necessary to control two unit game times, which are unit game times for executing a unit game time operation based on the entry of a game ball into the ball portion, in parallel, which may complicate the process. .. However, since the gaming machine with the feature J4 sets the unit game time for executing the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry unit to a fixed value, the unit game time that changes The time is only the unit game turn time for executing the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion. Therefore, according to the feature J4, it is possible to simplify the process of controlling the two unit game times in parallel.

[Characteristic J5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features J1 to J4, further comprising:
A third ball entry part (falling opening 115) into which a game ball can enter,
Based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry part, the process executing means for executing the ending process for ending the high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved (step S405 in the main MPU 62). Function that executes the processing of
Equipped with
The third ball entering portion is configured such that the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion can enter, and the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion. A gaming machine characterized by being configured so as not to enter.

  According to feature J5, the third ball entering portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion can enter, so that the game ball enters the second ball entering portion. In addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a ball is played, it is possible that the game ball may enter the third ball entering portion and the high probability state may end. A sense of tension can be given to the player. That is, when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the feature J5, the game ball after entering the first ball entering portion is configured not to enter the third ball entering portion, so that the game is played in the first ball entering portion. The process in which the ending process is executed when the ball enters the ball and the process in which the ending process is executed when the game ball enters the second ball entering part are different. Therefore, it is possible to add variety to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic J6]
A game machine according to feature J5, further comprising:
Guide means for guiding the game ball after entering the second ball entering portion to enter the third ball entering portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment A game machine provided with a meandering path 118).

  According to the feature J6, the game ball after entering the second ball entering part is guided to enter the third ball entering part, so that the player is provided with an expectation and a feeling of tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature J7]
A game machine according to feature J5 or feature J6, further comprising:
A suppression unit (a function for executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) that suppresses the execution of the ending process by the process execution unit or suppresses the game ball entering the third ball entering unit,
The determining means determines whether or not a deterrent condition is satisfied, based on the special information acquired by the acquiring means,
The deterring means deters the execution of the ending process by the process executing means or determines that the game ball to the third ball entering portion is based on the determination means determining that the deterring condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by suppressing entry.

  According to the feature J7, when the determination means determines that the suppression condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third ball entering portion, and the high probability state is set. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry part is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that the special game state may be executed when a game ball enters the second ball entering portion, it is expected that the high probability state will not end if the deterrent condition is satisfied. A feeling can be given to the player, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Characteristic J8]
The gaming machine according to any one of features J5 to J7,
Equipped with effect execution means (various lamps 47, speaker 46, symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry part.
The effect executing means executes an effect that suggests that satisfying the deterrent condition before the game ball enters the third ball entering portion is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

  According to the feature J8, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player regarding whether or not the deterrent condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The invention of the characteristic J group solves the following problems.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, various performances are performed for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

  Here, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, further improvement in technology is desired for the purpose of simplifying the control and improving the enjoyment of the game.

  A configuration in which one or a plurality of configurations included in the characteristic group A to the characteristic group J are appropriately combined may be applied. As a result, it is possible to exert a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

  The following is a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each feature.

  Pachinko gaming machine: a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a player's launching operation, and a start ball which is provided in the game area and into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter Section, the acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting ball entering section, and the information acquiring means when the game ball entering the starting ball entering section A gaming machine provided with a storage means for storing special information.

  Rotating type gaming machine such as slot machine: equipped with a pattern display device for variably displaying a plurality of patterns, the variable display of the plurality of patterns is started by the operation of the start operation means, and caused by the operation of the stop operation means In addition, or after a lapse of a predetermined time, the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped, and a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player according to the stopped pattern.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and can be realized in various configurations without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, technical features in the embodiments and modifications corresponding to the technical features in each mode described in the section of the summary of the invention are provided in order to solve some or all of the above problems, or In order to achieve some or all of the effects, it is possible to appropriately replace or combine them. If the technical features are not described as essential in this specification, they can be deleted as appropriate.

10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Pachinko machine main body 13 ... Inner frame 14 ... Front door frame 15 ... Hinge 16 ... Hinge 17 ... Cylinder lock 18. .. window 19 ... glass unit 20 ... upper plate 21 ... lower plate 22 ... discharge port 23 ... lever 24 ... production operation button 25 ... operation handle 30 ... Game board 31 ... Guide rail 31a ... Inner rail part 31b ... Outer rail part 32 ... General winning opening 33 ... First starting opening 34 ... Second starting opening 35 ... Rotation Body drive unit 36 ... Variable winning device 36a ... Large winning opening 36b ... Opening / closing door 36c ... Variable winning drive unit 37 ... Special drawing unit 37a ... First result display unit 37b .. . Second result display section 37c ... First hold display section 39 ... Round display section 40 ... Variable display unit 41 ... Symbol display device 41a ... Display surface 42 ... Nail 43 .. Out-out port 44 ... Induction passage 45 ... Main display 46 ... Peaker 47 ... Various lamps 51 ... First control unit 52 ... Second control unit 53 ... Third control unit 54 ... Tank 55 ... Tank rail 56 ... Case rail 60. .. Main control unit 61 ... Main control board 62 ... Main side MPU
63 ... Main side ROM
63a ... Acceptance table storage area 63b ... Sorting table storage area 63c ... Reach determination table storage area 63d ... Fluctuating time table storage area 63e ... Stop result table storage area 63f ... Command Information storage area 64 ... Main RAM
64a ... Lottery counter buffer 64b ... Suspended information storage area 64c ... Judgment processing execution area 64d ... Various counter areas 64e ... Various flag storage area 64f ... Destination judgment processing result storage area 70 ... Payout control device 71 ... Payout device 80 ... Launch control device 81 ... Game ball launching mechanism 85 ... Power supply device 86 ... Power failure monitoring circuit 90 ... Voice emission control device 91. .. Sound emission control board 92 ... Sound side MPU
93 ... Sound side ROM
93a ... Production pattern table storage area 93b ... Variable display pattern table storage area 94 ... Sound side RAM
94a ... Various flag storage areas 94b ... Various counter areas 94c ... Lottery counter area 100 ... Display control device 101 ... Display control board 102 ... Display side MPU
103 ... Program ROM
104 ... Work RAM
106 ... Character ROM
107 ... Video RAM
110 ... 2nd starting opening unit 111 ... 1st rotary body 111a ... rotary shaft 111b ... 1st recessed part 111s ... detection sensor 112 ... 2nd rotary body 112a ... rotary shaft 112b ... 2nd recessed part 113 ... 1st covering member 113a ... Upper opening 113b ... Lower opening 114 ... 2nd covering member 114a ... Upper opening 114b ... Lower Side opening 115 ... Falling port 115s ... Detection sensor 116 ... Out port 117 ... Bulkhead 118a ... Switch 118b ... Switch 118c ... Switch 119a ... Accessory 119b. .. Roles 119c ... Roles PA ... Game area PA1 ... First partial game area PA2 ... Second partial game area

[Form]
Launching means,
A first ball entering portion into which a game ball shot by the launching means to the game area of the game board can enter;
An acquisition unit that acquires random number information based on a ball entering the first ball entering section;
Based on the random number information acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit that performs a predetermined determination,
An operation executing means for executing a unit game time operation for performing a display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination, based on the ball entering the first ball entering portion,
A detection means for detecting a ball entering a predetermined area,
Stop means for executing a stop process, which is a process for stopping the start of the unit game turn operation based on the ball entering the first ball entering part by the operation executing part, based on the detection by the detecting part;
A gaming machine comprising:
The stopping means comprises means for stopping the start of the unit game spinning operation for a predetermined period when detected by the detecting means,
The gaming machine is
A second ball entering portion configured to be able to enter the game ball after being detected by the detecting means,
A means for obtaining random number information based on a ball entering the second ball entering portion;
Means for performing a predetermined determination based on the random number information relating to the second ball entrance portion acquired by the acquisition means;
Equipped with
The unit game time operation may not be executed by the stop means at the timing when the game ball after being detected by the detecting means enters the second ball entering portion.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

Claims (2)

Launching means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A first ball entering portion provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
A second ball entering portion provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the first ball entering part or a game ball entering the second ball entering part;
Based on the special information acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit that determines whether or not the privilege grant condition is satisfied,
Special game state executing means for executing a special game state in which a privilege is given to a player based on the judgment means having determined that the privilege granting condition is satisfied,
Process executing means for executing an ending process for ending a high-probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved;
Operating means operated by the player to adjust the firing strength, which is the strength when the game ball is launched into the game area,
A gaming machine comprising:
Probability that the most advantageous benefit, which is most advantageous to the player, is given to the player in the case where a game ball enters one of the first entrance portion and the second entrance portion. Is set to be higher than the probability that the most advantageous privilege is awarded when a game ball enters the other ball-in part of the first ball-in part and the second ball-in part. Despite being
The probability that the ending process is executed by the process executing means when the game ball enters the one ball entrance portion is such that when the game ball enters the other ball entrance part, the ending process is A game machine characterized by being set to have a higher probability than being executed by the processing execution means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first ball entering portion and the second ball entering portion are in a state in which the game ball can enter without a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another ball entering portion. And the gaming machine.