JP4675298B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a start detection means for detecting a game medium in a start area provided in the game area, and the detection of the game medium by the start detection means. Based on the above, a variable winning device that performs a starting operation for changing the big winning opening into a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player in a predetermined starting manner, and the variable winning device is provided. Specific detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the specific area among the plurality of areas, and the specific detection means is for the game medium that has entered the variable winning device from the big prize opening that has entered the first state in the starting operation The gaming machine controls to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player in response to the detection by the player.

  Based on the detection of a game ball, which is a game medium, in a start area (starter chucker) provided in the game area, the big prize opening is opened by an opening / closing member (so-called blade member), and the big prize opening is entered. There is known a pachinko gaming machine that enters a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) when a V winning occurs due to a game ball entering a specific area (V zone) in a variable winning device. In a specific gaming state, there are cases in which a round in which the opening / closing member is continuously opened can be continued until the number of rounds as a predetermined number of opening cycles is reached.

In this type of pachinko machine, if there is a winning at the starting port as the starting area, the movable members in the variable winning device, such as a ball sorting member, a ball stopping member, and a ball path changing member, according to a predetermined pattern. There has been proposed one that can be operated to guide a game ball that has entered into a variable winning device to a specific area (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-270584 A

In addition, a technique for selecting and driving a driving pattern of a rotating body from a plurality of types according to a position where a game ball enters a guide portion provided in the rotating body installed in the variable winning device is also proposed. (For example, cited document 2). In this technique, when the pachinko gaming machine is turned on, data for rotating the rotating body at a normal speed is set, and control is performed so that the rotating body always rotates.
JP 2005-52464 A

  When the movable member is operated based on the detection in the starting area as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the operation mode of the movable member repeats a certain operation, and the game by the variable winning device is monotonous. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to improve the interest of the game.

  In the technique described in Patent Document 2, a difference is generated in the rotational speed of the rotating body in a certain section according to the entrance position of the game ball in the guide portion that is not guided to the specific area. Therefore, even if the driving pattern of the rotating body is changed, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the next game and alleviate the feeling of disappointment, and it will be difficult to actively improve the interest of the game There's a problem. Further, since the rotating body is always rotated, the power consumption increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest by changing the game by the variable winning device.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is played in a start area (for example, a start winning port 58a or a start winning device 58b) provided in a game area (for example, the game area 41). Start detection means (for example, start port switches 56, 60, etc.) for detecting a medium (for example, a game ball), and a prize winning opening (for example, an opening 82, etc.) based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means. ) In a predetermined starting mode, a variable winning device (for example) that performs a starting operation for changing a first state (for example, an open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) disadvantageous for the player ( For example, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 and the like, and a game that has entered a specific area (for example, the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91) among a plurality of areas provided in the variable prize apparatus. Specific detection means for detecting the medium (for example, the first specific sphere detector 121a and the second specific sphere detector 121b), and the variable prize is received from the big prize opening which is in the first state by the starting operation. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous for the player in response to detection of the gaming medium that has entered the device by the specific detection means A movable member (for example, a rotating body 79 or a sorting member 83) provided in the variable winning device and operable to be able to guide a game medium that has entered the variable winning device to the specific area; A movable member control means for controlling the operation of the member (for example, the CPU 112 performs steps S245 to S248, S253 and S254, S257 and S258, S264 and S26). , S541 to S544, S549 to S552, S558 and S559, etc.), entry detecting means for detecting the game medium that has entered the variable winning device (for example, the first count switch 106), and the variable. Based on the discharge detection means (for example, the discharge ball detector 122) for detecting the game medium discharged from the winning device, the detection by the entry detection means and the detection by the discharge detection means, the game medium is stored in the variable winning device. Medium presence / absence determination means (for example, a part where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S262) , variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, It is determined by the medium presence / absence determination means that there is a game medium in the variable winning device, and the game detection medium is determined by the start detection means. The variable display using the hold storage means for storing the hold information for determining the display result of the variable display when the variable display cannot be started, and the hold information stored in the hold storage means. Only when the specific display result determining means for determining whether or not the display result is determined as the specific display result, and when the specific display result determining means determines that the display result is not to be the specific display result. Predetermined display result determination means for determining whether or not the display result is a predetermined display result; and based on the determination results of the specific display result determination means and the predetermined display result determination means, the variable display is started and the display result is displayed. Variable display control means for performing control to derive, and after the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, the special display is performed regardless of whether or not a game medium enters the specific area. And a specific game state control means for controlling the gaming state, the movable member control section, based on the game medium is detected by the start detecting means, until a predetermined time elapses, the game medium said movable member Is operated with a first operation pattern (for example, a first distribution operation pattern, a first rotation pattern, etc.) that is likely to enter the specific area, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, Start-up operation control means (for example, the small hit set by the CPU 112 in step S228) that operates in the second operation pattern (for example, the second distribution operation pattern, the second rotation pattern, etc.) that is difficult to enter the specific area. Based on the control patterns KP1 to KP6, etc., a part for executing the processes of steps S245 to S248, S253 and S254, S257 and S258) Based on the detection of the game medium by the discharge detection means, the movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member (for example, the CPU 112 performs the processing of steps S264 and S265 in response to the determination of Yes in step S262). look including a portion, etc.) and to run, the starting operation control means includes a start control means for executing the starting operation based on the fact that the variable display of the display result becomes the predetermined display result, the variable The display control means starts the variable display based on the fact that the medium existence determination means determines that no game medium exists in the variable winning device after the start operation is executed. .

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present application is a game in a start area (for example, a start winning port 58a or a start winning device 58b) provided in a game area (for example, the game area 41). Start detection means (for example, start port switches 56, 60, etc.) for detecting a medium (for example, a game ball), and a prize winning opening (for example, an opening 82, etc.) based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means. ) In a predetermined starting mode, a variable winning device (for example) that performs a starting operation for changing a first state (for example, an open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) disadvantageous for the player ( For example, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 and the like, and a game that has entered a specific area (for example, the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91) among a plurality of areas provided in the variable prize apparatus. Specific detection means for detecting the medium (for example, the first specific sphere detector 121a and the second specific sphere detector 121b), and the variable prize is received from the big prize opening which is in the first state by the starting operation. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous for the player in response to detection of the gaming medium that has entered the device by the specific detection means A movable member (for example, a rotating body 79 or a sorting member 83) provided in the variable winning device and operable to be able to guide a game medium that has entered the variable winning device to the specific area; A movable member control means for controlling the operation of the member (for example, the CPU 112 performs steps S245 to S248, S253 and S254, S257 and S258, S264 and S26). , S541 to S544, S549 to S552, S558 and S559, etc.), entry detecting means (for example, the first count switch 106, etc.) for detecting the game medium that has entered the variable winning device, and the variable. Based on the discharge detection means (for example, the discharge ball detector 122) for detecting the game medium discharged from the winning device, the detection by the entry detection means and the detection by the discharge detection means, the game medium is stored in the variable winning device. Medium presence / absence determination means (for example, a part where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S262) , variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, It is determined by the medium presence / absence determination means that there is a game medium in the variable winning device, and the game detection medium is determined by the start detection means. The variable display using the hold storage means for storing the hold information for determining the display result of the variable display when the variable display cannot be started, and the hold information stored in the hold storage means. Only when the specific display result determining means for determining whether or not the display result is determined as the specific display result, and when the specific display result determining means determines that the display result is not to be the specific display result. Predetermined display result determination means for determining whether or not the display result is a predetermined display result; and based on the determination results of the specific display result determination means and the predetermined display result determination means, the variable display is started and the display result is displayed. Variable display control means for performing control to derive, and after the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, the special display is performed regardless of whether or not a game medium enters the specific area. And a specific game state control means for controlling the gaming state, the movable member control section, based on the game medium is detected by the start detecting means, until a predetermined time elapses, the game medium said movable member Are operated in a second operation pattern (for example, a second distribution operation pattern, a second rotation pattern, etc.) that is difficult to enter the specific area, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the movable medium is inserted into the game medium. Start-up operation control means (for example, the small hit set by the CPU 112 in step S228) that operates in the first operation pattern (for example, the first distribution operation pattern or the first rotation pattern) that easily enters the specific area. Based on the control patterns KP1 to KP6, etc., a part for executing the processes of steps S245 to S248, S253 and S254, S257 and S258) Based on the detection of the game medium by the discharge detection means, the movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member (for example, the CPU 112 performs the processing of steps S264 and S265 in response to the determination of Yes in step S262). look including a portion, etc.) and to run, the starting operation control means includes a start control means for executing the starting operation based on the fact that the variable display of the display result becomes the predetermined display result, the variable The display control means starts the variable display based on the fact that the medium existence determination means determines that no game medium exists in the variable winning device after the start operation is executed. .

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the movable member control means operates the movable member by a solenoid (for example, a sorting solenoid 108) (for example, the CPU 112 performs steps S245 and S246, S253 and S254, S264, S541). And portions for executing the processing of S542, S549, S550, and S558, and the switch relay board 95).

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the movable member is a rotatable guiding member (for example, a rotating body 79), and the start-up operation control means is the guiding member in the first operation pattern. Is rotated in a predetermined direction, and in the second operation pattern, the guide member is rotated in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction (for example, the small hit control pattern KP3 or the small hit control pattern set by the CPU 112 in step S228). By executing the processing of steps S247 and S248, S257, and S258 based on KP4, for example, a portion that rotationally drives the motor 127 as shown in FIGS. 36E and 37E).

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the movable member control means is a control time determining means for determining the predetermined time to be one of a plurality of predetermined types (for example, the CPU 112 determines a small hit control pattern KP1 in step S228). Alternatively, the time T10 or T20 is determined by setting the small hitting control pattern KP2.

7. The gaming machine according to claim 6 , wherein the predetermined display result determining means determines the predetermined display result to be one of a plurality of predetermined types, and the start-up operation control means is the predetermined display result determining means. The movable member operation setting means for setting the operation of the movable member so as to vary the predetermined time according to the predetermined display result determined by (for example, the small hit corresponding to the small hit type determined by the CPU 112 in step S209) the game control pattern includes a portion, etc.) to be set at step S228. It should be noted that the starting mode for changing the prize winning opening between the first state and the second state by the starting operation is the same mode regardless of the predetermined display result determined by the predetermined display result determining means. Also good.

In the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the specific display result determining means determines the one of a plurality of types of predetermined said specific display results (for example, CPU112 like portions for performing the process of step S206), In the specific game state, the specific game state control means controls the variable winning device from the second state to the first state in a specific mode different from the start mode, and then controls the variable game device from the second state to the second state. A possible round game can be continued up to a predetermined maximum number of times, and a transition to the next round game is made after the end of the round game based on the detection of the game medium by the specific detection means during the round game. Round control means that can be used (for example, the CPU 112 performs the big hit release processing in step S115 or the big hit release post processing in step S116). The round game can be executed for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached according to the specific display result determined by the specific display result determining means) Specific control execution means (for example, one of round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 corresponding to the jackpot type determined by the CPU 112 in step S206) so as to change the upper limit of time. For example, a portion set in step S222).

9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined display result determining unit determines the predetermined display result to be one of a plurality of predetermined types, and the specific gaming state control unit is A round game that can be controlled from the second state to the first state after the variable winning device is changed from the second state to the second state in a specific mode different from the starting mode can be continued up to a predetermined maximum number of times. At the same time, based on the fact that the game medium has been detected by the specific detection means during the round game, the round control means (for example, the CPU 112 is a big hit in step S115 for enabling the transition to the next round game after the end of the round game). a portion, and so on) that perform the jackpot open post-open processing and step S116, it is determined by the predetermined display result determining means In accordance with the predetermined display result, the control of the specific game state is executed so that the upper limit of the time during which the round game can be executed is different for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached. Predetermined control execution means (for example, a part for setting one of round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 corresponding to the small hit type determined by CPU 112 in step S209 in step S528).

  The gaming machine according to claim 9, further comprising a variable winning device (for example, a second special variable winning ball device 48, etc.) different from the variable winning device that can change to the first state in the specific gaming state, In the specific game state, the specific game state control means is configured to change the second prize state after changing either the variable prize device or the variable prize device from the second state to the first state in a predetermined specific mode. A round game that can be controlled to a state can be continued up to a predetermined maximum number of times, and at least the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state and then controlled to the second state. When the round game is executed, the next game is completed after the end of the round game based on the fact that the specific detection means detects the game medium during the round game. Round control means (for example, the part where the CPU 112 executes the big hit release processing in step S115 or the post-hit release processing in step S116) that enables the transition to the game, and the maximum number of continuations in the specific gaming state For at least one round game, round game time determination means for determining the upper limit of the time during which the round game can be executed as one of a plurality of types (for example, the round control set by the CPU 112 in steps S222, S525, and S528) In the round game in which the upper limit of the execution time determined by the round game time determining means is long, the variable winning device is changed to the first state. In round games where the upper limit of execution time is short (After e.g. CPU112 executes the processing of steps S292 and S293, the portion including executing the processing in S294～S300) winning opening state control means for changing the variable winning device in the first state and a.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 10, the entry detection is performed in a determination period other than a period until a predetermined effective detection time elapses after the start operation ends and a period controlled by the specific gaming state. Corresponding to whether or not the entry of the game medium is detected by the means, abnormality determination means for determining the presence or absence of abnormality (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S52) and the variable winning device by the start operation In response to the control of the state to the first state, after the game medium is detected by the entry detection means, the medium existence determination means determines that there is no game medium in the variable winning device. Based on the determination execution means (for example, the CPU 112 determines Yes in step S501). A portion that executes the process of step S268 in response to the determination of Yes in step S262 by executing the process of step S513 based on the determination of Yes in step S512 when the process of step S503 is executed Etc.).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the movable member control means enters the movable member into the specific area until a predetermined time elapses based on detection of the game medium by the start detection means. It is configured to include a start-time operation control unit that operates in a first operation pattern that is easy to perform and operates the movable member in a second operation pattern that makes it difficult for the game medium to enter the specific area after a predetermined time has elapsed. Yes. Thereby, even when the special winning opening changes between the first state and the second state in the starting mode, it is possible to provide a period during which the game medium easily enters the specific area and a period during which the game medium does not easily enter the specific area. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game by the variable winning device.
The movable member control means is configured to include a movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member based on the fact that the medium presence / absence determining means determines that there is no gaming medium in the variable prize device. ing. Thereby, power consumption can be reduced compared with the case where a movable member is always operated.

According to the gaming machine of claim 2, the movable member control means enters the movable member into the specific area until a predetermined time elapses based on detection of the game medium by the start detection means. It is configured to include a start-time operation control unit that operates in a second operation pattern that is difficult to perform and operates the movable member in a first operation pattern in which a game medium easily enters a specific area after a predetermined time has elapsed. Yes. Thereby, even when the special winning opening changes between the first state and the second state in the starting mode, it is possible to provide a period during which the game medium easily enters the specific area and a period during which the game medium does not easily enter the specific area. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game by the variable winning device.
The movable member control means is configured to include a movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member based on the fact that the medium presence / absence determining means determines that there is no gaming medium in the variable prize device. ing. Thereby, power consumption can be reduced compared with the case where a movable member is always operated.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when the movable member control means operates the movable member with a solenoid, and when the operation of the movable member is stopped, the movable member is returned to the initial position in a short time and the fairness of the game Can keep.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the movable member is a turnable guide member, and the start-up operation control means rotates the guide member in a predetermined direction in the first operation pattern, and the second operation pattern. Then, it is comprised so that a guide member may be rotated in the reverse direction to a predetermined direction. Accordingly, the player can easily recognize whether the game medium is the first operation pattern that is easy to enter the specific area or the second operation pattern that is difficult to enter, and the game medium is in the specific area. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's expectation for entering into the specific gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the movable member control means includes control time determining means for determining the predetermined time to be one of a plurality of predetermined types. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the game by the variable winning device and improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6, the movable member that sets the operation of the movable member so that the operation control unit at the time of starting varies the predetermined time according to the predetermined display result determined by the predetermined display result determining unit. An operation setting means is included. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the game by the variable winning device and improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine according to claim 7, the second state after the specific game state control means changes the variable winning device from the second state to the first state in a specific mode different from the start mode in the specific game state. It is possible to continue the round game that can be controlled to the predetermined maximum number of times, and transition to the next round game after the end of the round game based on the detection of the game medium by the specific detection means during the round game It is comprised so that the round control means to enable is included. Thus, by making the game medium that has been won in the big prize opening during the round game enter the specific area, it is possible to continue the specific game state by the skill of the player, and to improve the interest of the game.
Further, the specific game state control means sets an upper limit of a time during which the round game can be executed for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached, according to the specific display result determined by the specific display result determination means. It is comprised so that the specific control execution means which performs control of a specific game state may be included so that it may differ. This makes it possible to diversify the round game executed in the specific game state and improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine according to claim 8, the specific game state control means changes the second state after the variable winning device is changed from the second state to the first state in a specific mode different from the starting mode in the specific game state. It is possible to continue the round game that can be controlled to the predetermined maximum number of times, and transition to the next round game after the end of the round game based on the detection of the game medium by the specific detection means during the round game It is comprised so that the round control means to enable is included. Thus, by making the game medium that has been won in the big prize opening during the round game enter the specific area, it is possible to continue the specific game state by the skill of the player, and to improve the interest of the game.
Further, the specific game state control means sets an upper limit of a time during which the round game can be executed for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached, according to the predetermined display result determined by the predetermined display result determination means. It is configured to include predetermined control execution means for executing control of a specific gaming state so as to be different. This makes it possible to diversify the round game executed in the specific game state and improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to claim 9 is provided with a variable winning device that is different from the variable winning device that can change to the first state in the specific gaming state, and the specific gaming state control means is a variable winning device in the specific gaming state. A round game that can be controlled from the second state to the second state after changing any of the variable winning devices to the first state can be continued up to the maximum number of times, and at least the variable prize device is in the first state. When a round game is executed, a round control means is provided that allows a transition to the next round game after the end of the round game based on the detection of the game medium by the specific detection means during the round game. Has been. Thus, by making the game medium that has been won in the big prize opening during the round game enter the specific area, it is possible to continue the specific game state by the skill of the player, and to improve the interest of the game.
The specific game state control means includes a round game time determination means for determining an upper limit of a time during which a round game can be executed for any one of a plurality of types for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached, In a round game with a long upper limit of the execution time determined by the game time determining means, the variable winning device is changed to the first state in a round game with a long upper limit of the execution time, while in a round game with a short upper limit of the execution time, the variable winning device is changed to the first state. And winning prize state control means. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the round game executed in the specific game state.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 10, the game is detected by the entry detecting means in a determination period other than a period from when the start operation is completed until a predetermined effective detection time elapses and a period in which the specific gaming state is controlled. In accordance with whether or not the entry of the medium has been detected, an abnormality determining means for determining the presence or absence of abnormality, and a game medium by the entry detecting means in response to controlling the variable winning device to the first state by the starting operation. And a determination execution means for executing a determination by the abnormality determination means based on the determination that the game medium is not present in the variable winning device by the medium existence determination means. . Thereby, even after the game medium has won the big winning opening that has been in the first state in the starting mode, it is possible to appropriately determine whether there is an abnormality.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 2 that is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame and a main configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is pivotally supported on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 3 is provided. A front door frame 4 is provided on the upper front part of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper pan opening and closing frame 11 is provided on the lower part of the front face of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. In addition to the front door frame 4 and the upper plate opening / closing frame 11, the front frame 3 is provided with a game board 40, a lower plate 27, an ashtray unit 29, an operation handle 30, and the like. On the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a card unit device 128 (FIG. 5) for lending a game ball to a player (lending a ball) may be attached.

  The front door frame 4 is provided with a circular see-through window 5 as a game opening through which the game area 41 of the game board 40 can be seen substantially. On the front side of the front door frame 4, along the outer periphery of the circular see-through window 5, an upper decorative unit 22 as a decorative member is provided on the upper side, and a left decorative unit 23 as a covering member is provided on the left side. A right decoration unit 24 as a covering member is provided on the side, and a lower decoration unit 25 as a front component is provided at the lower part. Inside the upper decoration unit 22, game effect LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14d as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. Yes. Inside the left decorative unit 23, game effect lamps 16a and 16b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. In the right decoration unit 24, game effect lamps 17a and 17b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. The game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b are lit or blinked according to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  On the upper plate opening / closing frame 11 provided at the lower front surface of the front door frame 4 is formed an upper plate 19 configured by, for example, fixing a plate member in which a plurality of synthetic resin members are combined. A prize ball outlet 20 is formed on the upstream side of the upper plate 19. A ball removal operation unit 21 is provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 19. In addition, a ball lending operation unit operated when borrowing a game ball via a card unit device 128 installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper edge and the outer edge of the upper plate 19, and a card unit. There may be provided a return operation unit operated when instructing the return of the card inserted into the device 128, a balance display unit for displaying the balance of the card inserted into the card unit device 128, and the like. The ball lending operation unit, the return operation unit, and the balance display unit may be mounted on the balance display board 104 (FIG. 5). In the upper plate 19, game balls paid out from the prize ball payout exit 20 are stored. The game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are supplied to the launch position into the game area 41. When the ball removal operation unit 21 is pressed, the game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are guided to the lower plate 27 through a predetermined ball removal passage or a ball removal hole. A cylinder lock 26 faces the right side of the upper plate 19.

  Excess spheres overflowing from the upper plate 19 are stored in the lower plate 27 provided at the lower portion of the front frame 3. Below the lower plate 27, a ball removal operation lever 28 is slidably attached. An ashtray unit 29 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 27, and an operation handle 30 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 27. The operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The operation handle 30 is provided with a single firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor included in the hit ball launching device 130 (FIG. 5) and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  Speakers 12a and 12b that generate sound effects (including sound) according to the progress of the game are provided on the left and right sides of the upper decorative unit 22 in the front door frame 4. On the right side of the upper part of the left decorative unit 23, a prize ball LED 10 is provided so as to be visible from the front of the front door frame 4. On the left side of the upper part of the right decorative unit 24, a ball-off LED 9 is provided from the front of the front door frame 4. It is provided so as to be visible. The prize ball LED 10 and the ball break LED 9 are game-related information light emitting members that emit light to notify information related to the game separately from the game effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a predetermined number of balls are generated based on the occurrence of winning balls. The prize ball LED 10 informs that the prize ball has been paid out, and informs the ball break LED 9 that the prize balls to be paid out are insufficient. In addition, a see-through window 18 is provided on the side of the lower decoration unit 25 for visually recognizing a sticker attached to the game board 40.

  The game board 40 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and is housed and fixed in a game board housing frame portion integrally formed on the back surface side of the front frame 3. On the surface of the game board 40, guide rails 42a and 42b each having a stainless steel plate formed in an arc shape are attached. Then, the game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 130 are driven so as to be guided into the circular game area 41 formed by the guide rails 42a and 42b.

  The game area 41 is provided with a first special variable winning ball device 66, a second special variable winning ball device 48, a normal variable winning ball device 58, a start winning device 58b, a normal symbol display device 63, and the like. In addition, the game area 41 is provided with various winning openings or passing areas for winning or passing game balls, windmills for changing the flow direction and speed of the game balls, and a number of obstacle nails. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 41, there is provided an out port 69 into which a game ball that does not win any winning area is taken.

  On the left side of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, a passing gate 61 incorporating a gate switch 62 is provided. A normal symbol start memory LED 64 is provided on the left side of the second special variable winning ball device 48. For example, the normal symbol start memory LED 64 includes four LEDs, and displays the reserved memory number (ordinary symbol reserved memory number) as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 61.

  Below the first special variable winning ball device 66, an ordinary variable winning ball device 58 and a start winning device 58b are provided. The ordinary variable winning ball device 58 is an electric tulip type variable winning ball device having a pair of movable wing pieces that are opened and closed by a solenoid 59 for a normal electric accessory, and forms a starting port 58a as a starting region. . The normal variable winning ball device 58 includes a start port switch 60 that detects a game ball that has entered the start port 58a. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58, the starting port 58a is normally opened when the movable blade piece is in the vertical position, and the starting member 58a is moved to the tilting position by the solenoid 59 for the normal electric accessory. Expand and release. Note that the start port 58a has a structure capable of receiving a game ball even when it is normally open.

  The start winning device 58b is constituted by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example, and has a structure in which a game ball can be received while being always kept in a constant open state. The game ball that has entered the start winning device 58 b is detected by the start port switch 56.

  A normal symbol display device 63 is provided on the right side of the second special variable winning ball device 48. The normal symbol display device 63 includes, for example, two LEDs, and lights up, blinks, and colors in a normal game where the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 61 is detected by the gate switch 62 as an execution condition. Etc. are controlled. As a specific example, the normal symbol display device 63 changes the normal symbol by lighting “O” and “X” alternately in two places at the upper and lower positions in the normal symbol game, and the upper and lower two symbols after a predetermined time has passed. The display result is derived by lighting either “O” or “X” at each location. At this time, when “X” is lit, “losing” is derived as a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game. On the other hand, when “◯” is lit, “winning” is derived as a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal diagram game. When the normal symbol variable display result in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63 is “win”, the normal variable winning ball device 58 causes the start opening 58a to be driven by the driving force of the solenoid 59 for the electric motor. When the predetermined time elapses, it is returned to the normal opening.

  The first special variable winning ball device 66 includes a special symbol display device 44 a and a special symbol start memory LED 46. The special symbol display device 44a is composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs, and in a special symbol game as a variable display game, a special symbol which is a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified is displayed in a variable manner ( Variable display). As an example, the special symbol display device 44a variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "00" to "99", symbols indicating "-", and the like. In the special figure game, for example, after the execution condition for variably displaying the special symbol is established by winning a game ball in one of the start areas such as the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b, for example, the previous special figure is displayed. The special symbol display device 44a starts variable display of the special symbol based on the fact that the start condition for variably displaying the special symbol such as the end of the game or the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 44a includes “left” and “right” special symbol variable display portions, and in each special symbol variable display portion, a number indicating “0” to “9” or “−”. Variable display of special symbols composed of symbols and the like indicating. A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed in each special symbol variable display section are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. For example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numerical values indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Has been.

  The special symbol start memory LED 46 displays a reserved memory number (special figure hold memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in either the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b. For example, the special symbol start memory LED 46 is configured to include four LEDs.

  FIGS. 2A and 4 are enlarged perspective views of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. FIG. On the left side of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, there are provided an opening / closing piece (opening / closing member) 81 and an opening 82 serving as a big prize opening (first big prize opening). The opening / closing piece 81 is pivotally supported so as to change the opening 82 between the open state which is the first state and the closed state which is the second state, and is opened and closed via a predetermined link mechanism or the like. It is connected to a single solenoid 105. The opening 82 allows the inside and the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 to communicate with each other, and allows the game ball to enter the first variable winning ball device 66 when the opening / closing piece 81 is in an open state. it can.

  A game ball that has entered the first variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 is detected by the first count switch 106. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 106 is guided by the approach ball guide passage 110. A sorting member 83 is provided on the downstream side of the approach ball guiding passage 110. The distribution member 83 is connected to the distribution solenoid 108 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like, and distributes the path of the game ball guided by the approach ball guide path 110.

  For example, when the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped, the distribution member 83 moves to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the game balls guided by the approach ball guide passage 110 are distributed to the first region 85 through the first guide passage 124. On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 108 is driven, the sorting member 83 moves to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the game balls guided by the approach ball guiding passage 110 are distributed to the second region 88 through the second guiding passage 117. A game ball passing through the second guide passage 117 is detected by the approach ball detector 109. As described above, the distribution member 83 changes between the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 and the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88.

  The first region 85 is provided with a member that changes the rolling direction of the game ball on the rolling plate on which the game ball rolls. A game ball that rolls on the rolling plate to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 falls from the rolling plate, and any one of the first specific advance entrance 89 and the first normal winning openings 94a and 94b. Enter the crab. For example, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 as the specific area with a probability of 1/10.

  2B and 2C are enlarged views of the first region 85 in the vicinity of the first specific advance entrance 89 and the first normal winning openings 94a and 94b. As shown in FIGS. 2 (B) and 2 (C), a storage plate 118b for storing game balls is provided above the first specific advance entrance 89 so as to be able to advance and retreat. The storage plate 118b is connected to the storage solenoid 118 via a predetermined link mechanism such as a storage drive member 118a.

  For example, when the storage solenoid 118 is driven, as shown in FIG. 2B, the storage plate 118b moves (advances) to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enters a storage state. At this time, the game ball dropped from the rolling plate to the first specific entrance 89 is stored by the storage plate 118b. On the other hand, when the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 2C, the storage plate 118b moves (withdraws) to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the storage release state is established. Become. At this time, the game ball that has fallen from the rolling plate to the first specific entrance 89 enters the first specific entrance 89. In this way, the storage plate 118b changes between a storage state and a storage release state.

  The game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a. The game ball that has passed through the first specific ball detector 121 a is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. The game balls that have entered the first normal winning holes 94a and 94b are not detected by the first specific ball detector 121a but are guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123.

  The second region 88 is provided with a rotating body 79 formed to be rotatable. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the second region 88. The rotating body 79 can be rotated so that the rotation direction can be switched between the forward direction and the reverse direction by the driving force of the motor 127 (FIG. 5). The game ball guided to the second region 88 through the second guide passage 117 can roll so as to make a circular motion around the rotating body 79 as indicated by arrows A11 and A12 shown in FIG. The rotating body 79 is formed with a movable entrance 79a through which a game ball can enter. On the rolling plate formed around the rotator 79, for example, a rib or a groove is formed so that the game ball can easily enter the movable advance entrance 79a at the position indicated by the arrow A15. That's fine.

  The game ball that has entered the movable advance entrance 79a is held in the movable advance entrance 79a, for example, after rolling on the bottom plate provided at the lower portion of the rotator 79 with the rotation of the rotator 79, It is distributed to either the 2 specific entrance 91 or the second normal winning opening 94c. For example, the game balls guided to the second area 88 are distributed to the second specific entrance 91 as the specific area with a probability of 1/2. Here, since the game ball easily enters the movable advance entrance 79a at the position indicated by the arrow A15, when the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction, the game ball is rotated in the reverse direction. The game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 with a higher probability than. For example, the game ball guided to the second area 88 enters the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4 when the rotating body 79 is rotating in the forward direction, while the rotating body 79 is When it is rotating in the reverse direction, it enters the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 1/4.

  The game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. The game ball that has passed through the second specific ball detector 121 b is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. The game ball that has entered the second normal winning opening 94c is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 through the discharge guiding area 123 without being detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. As shown in FIG. 4, all the game balls guided by the discharge guiding area 123 are detected by the discharge ball detector 122 and then discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  In the first special variable winning ball device 66, an effect display device 44b is provided on the upper right side of the second guide passage 117. The effect display device 44b may be any device that performs screen display by a dot matrix method using a large number of pixels (pixels) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). In the effect display device 44b, a display area 80 for displaying an effect image is formed. In the display area 80, in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, for example, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be individually identified by the decorative symbol variable display section divided into two. Is variably displayed. This variable display of decorative symbols is also included in the variable display game performed based on the start condition being satisfied.

  For example, in the display area 80, “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions are arranged, and in response to the special symbol display device 44 a executing the special symbol game, each decorative symbol variable display portion is displayed. The decorative design is variably displayed. In other words, when the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 44a is started, the decorative symbol variable display (for example, switching display or scrolling) is performed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions in the display area 80. Display), and then, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display in the display area 80 is displayed. The fixed decoration pattern that is the result of variable display of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (derived display). Further, each of the “left” and “right” decorative design variable display portions may be movable within the display area 80 so that the decorative design can be reduced or enlarged.

  In each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions in the display area 80, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals “1” to “8”, English letters “A” ”To“ H ”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. The character image is, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a character Or any other effect image showing any other figure) is displayed as a decorative pattern in a variable manner. A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively.

  When the variable display of decorative symbols is started in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, each of the decorative symbol variable display portions “left” and “right” can display, for example, switching from a small symbol number to a large symbol. When the scroll display is performed and the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number “8” is displayed, the decorative symbol with the minimum symbol number “1” is displayed. Alternatively, when a display with the smallest symbol number “1” is displayed by switching display or scrolling from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, the next largest symbol number is “8”. A certain decorative pattern may be displayed. During variable display of decorative symbols, for example, a jackpot notice effect image for notifying that the variable display result will be “big hit”, a small hit notice effect image for notifying that the variable display result will be “small hit”, etc. It may be displayed in the display area 80.

  The display area 80 of the effect display device 44b may be provided with a special symbol start memory display area for displaying the number of special figure holding memories as the number of effective winning balls won in the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b. Good. As a specific example, when 1 is added to the special figure reservation storage number, one of the display parts that is normally blue (for example, the leftmost display part among the display parts that are blue) is displayed in red. Change. On the other hand, when 1 is subtracted from the special figure hold storage number, one of the display parts displayed in red (for example, the display part at the right end of the display parts displayed in red) is returned to blue display. . Alternatively, in the special symbol start storage display area, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number.

  A restriction flange portion 75 that prevents the game ball from entering the installation position of the effect display device 44b is extended from the upper end to the right end of the first special variable winning ball device 66. A guide passage 76 is formed between the restriction flange portion 75 and the guide rail 42 a that defines the right end from the upper right end of the game area 41. In the upper right portion of the game area 41, for example, a buffer member 70 configured using rubber or the like is provided.

  Below the normal variable winning ball device 58, a second special variable winning ball device 48 is provided. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 has an opening / closing plate 49 that is driven to open and close by a second large prize opening door solenoid 65, and the opening / closing plate 49 serves as an opening that becomes a big winning opening (second big winning opening). The part is changed between an open state that is a first state and a closed state that is a second state. A game ball that has entered the inside of the second special variable winning ball device 48 from the opened opening is detected by the third count switch 52. The second special variable winning ball device 48 is provided with a third specific ball detector 51 which is a detector for establishing a big hit continuation right with the detection of the game ball (V winning detection). ing. A V shutter is provided above the third specific ball detector 51 to prevent the game ball from passing through the third specific ball detector 51 until the opening / closing plate 49 is next opened once the V prize is detected. ing. The V shutter is connected to the second V shutter solenoid 50 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like.

  On the lower left side of the first special variable winning ball device 66, there is provided a normal winning port 53a incorporating a third winning ball detector 55a. Further, on the right side of the normal variable winning ball device 58 and the second special variable winning ball device 48, a normal winning port 53b having a third winning ball detector 55b is provided. Based on the detection signals from the third winning ball detectors 55a and 55b, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  When “winning” is derived as a display result of performing variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63, the starting opening 58a in the normal variable winning ball device 58 is expanded from the normal opening to the expansion opening. When the predetermined time elapses thereafter, it returns to normal opening.

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol variable display result is stopped (displayed). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result, and it becomes “lost” if a special symbol (losing symbol) other than the big winning symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In addition, when the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the game state is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as a specific example, special symbols indicating “33” and “77” are jackpot symbols, and “11”, “22”, “32”, “44”, “ Special symbols indicating 55, 66, 76, and 88 are used as small hit symbols, and special symbols indicating "-" are used as lost symbols.

  When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is the jackpot symbol “33” or “77”, for example, “left” is displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. ”And“ Right ”variable display portions stop and display the fixed decorative symbols constituting a predetermined jackpot combination. Such a big-decision combination definite decorative symbol is included in the specific display result corresponding to being controlled to the big hit gaming state. In the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state, an effect image for the occurrence of the big hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. Thereafter, in the big hit gaming state, the effect image for the big hit is displayed. When the big hit gaming state ends, an effect image for the end of the big hit is displayed.

  The confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a are small hit symbols “11”, “22”, “32”, “44”, “55”, “66”, “76”, “88”. In any case, as a variable display result of the decorative pattern in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, for example, a fixed decorative pattern that constitutes a predetermined small hit combination in each of the “left” and “right” variable display portions Is stopped. Such a small decorative combination of definite decorations is included in a predetermined display result corresponding to being controlled to the small hit gaming state. When controlled to the small hit game state, an effect image for occurrence of a small hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. At this time, different effect images may be displayed according to the small hit types. Furthermore, when a game ball is detected by the approaching ball detector 109 in the small hit gaming state, an effect image for notifying that the game ball has been guided to the second area 88 may be displayed.

  Alternatively, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is one of the small hit symbols, the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b does not perform the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the first special symbol is displayed. In the variable winning ball device 66, an effect image for notifying that the starting operation for opening the opening 82 by the opening / closing piece 81 is performed, or an effect image for notifying the number of times the opening 82 is opened by the starting operation. Etc. may be displayed. Even at this time, the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44b is executed.

  After the confirmed special symbol in the special game becomes the small hit symbol, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined starting manner. To a closed state after a predetermined time (for example, 0.4 seconds) elapses. The opening / closing operation of the opening 82 performed in such a small hit gaming state is referred to as a starting operation. For example, in the small hit game state, a start operation for opening and closing the opening 82 twice (multiple times) is performed, and the first special variable winning ball device 66 is changed to an open state as a first state advantageous to the player. . In the small hit gaming state, the start operation for opening / closing the opening 82 may be performed instead of the start operation for opening / closing the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 twice (multiple times). . As described above, the starting operation is performed based on the fact that the game balls that have entered the starting area such as the starting opening 58a and the starting winning device 58b are detected by the starting opening switches 56 and 60, and the special symbol display device 44a provides a special game or effect. In response to the variable display result of the decorative symbol in the display area 80 of the display device 44b being “small hit”, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is disadvantageous for the player in a predetermined starting manner. From the closed state, which is the second state, to the open state, which is the first state advantageous to the player, the state is changed again to the closed state, which is the second state.

  A game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation enters either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area. When entering, it becomes a big hit gaming state. Here, when the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are distributed to the first area 85 by the distribution member 83, they enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10. Then, it is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a. On the other hand, when the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83, the second specific entrance 91 is likely to be ½. And is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b. In this regard, the second area 88 is more advantageous to the player than the first area 85 because it has a higher probability of being in the big hit gaming state after being in the small hit gaming state. Further, the distribution state of the distribution member 83 is more in the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88 than in the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. It becomes an advantageous state for the player.

  In the big hit gaming state, the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 are set to the open state, which is the first state, in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode. In this embodiment, in the big hit game state, it is possible to execute a game of an operation unit predetermined as a round game. For example, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 changes the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the closed state to the open state by changing the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening. The opening 82 is closed from the open state when a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds or 5 seconds) has elapsed or a predetermined number of (for example, 5) winning balls have been generated. The operation unit until the state is changed may be determined as one round game. In addition, the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 changes the opening serving as the second large winning opening in the second special variable winning ball device 48 from the closed state to the open state. After the variable winning ball device 48 is in the first state, the opening is opened in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) or the occurrence of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. It is only necessary that the operation unit from the change to the closed state is determined as one round game. In the big hit game state, a plurality of round games can be executed, and one of the two operation units may be defined as one round game according to the number of executions of the round game. Both of the two operation units may be performed as one round game.

  In this embodiment, in the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result in the special figure game being “big hit”, the maximum continuation count (upper limit count) at which the round game can be continued is set to “10 rounds”. In each round game other than the final round game that has reached the maximum number of continuations, a game ball is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b, or a third specific ball detector 51 The fact that the game ball is detected by the above may be a condition for enabling the next round game to be executed. For example, when the first big prize winning opening (opening 82) in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened in the round game, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is entered. Enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a or the second specific sphere detector 121b, thereby shifting to the next round game. As long as the right to continue is established, the round game can be continued continuously. In addition, when the opening that becomes the second big prize opening in the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 in the round game, the inside of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is entered. As long as the game ball is detected by the third specific ball detector 51, a continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established and the round game can be continuously repeated.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various types such as a main board 120, an effect control board 90, an audio frame lamp board 92, a lamp driver board 93, a power supply board 97, a payout control board 98, and a balance display board 104 as shown in FIG. The control board is mounted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a peripheral power supply relay board 47, a peripheral command relay board 57, a relay board such as a symbol relay board 84 and a switch relay board 95, a special symbol board 850, a normal symbol board 86, and a normal symbol memory board 87. Is also installed.

  Signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b, 109, 121 a, 121 b, 122 and the switches 52, 62, 106 are provided on the main board 120 via the switch relay board 95. Is done. The main board 120 also receives signals from the start port switches 56 and 60. A random number generation circuit 60 a is connected to the main board 120, and when the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are turned on, the count value at that time is input to the main board 120.

  From the main board 120, drive control signals for driving and controlling the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 provided on the game board 40 are output to each part by the switch relay board 95. Relayed. The main board 120 outputs information signals such as an electric decoration signal and a sound effect signal according to the game state, and is transmitted to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90. The Further, an effect control command for controlling the display state of the effect display device 44 b is output from the main board 120 and transmitted to the effect control board 90 via the peripheral command relay board 57. In addition, a display control signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display device 44a and the like is output from the main substrate 120, and the special symbol substrate 850, the normal symbol substrate 86, and the normal symbol memory are stored via the symbol relay substrate 84. It is transmitted to the substrate 87 or the like. A board external terminal board 96 is connected to the main board 120 to transmit various game information.

  Various decorative LEDs and lamps 32 are connected to the main board 120 via a peripheral command relay board 57, an effect control board 90, a voice frame lamp board 92, and a lamp driver board 93. The game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14c, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are mounted on a printed circuit board, respectively, and together with the speakers 12a, 12b, the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90, It is connected to the main board 120 via the voice frame lamp board 92. The peripheral command relay board 57 relays an information signal output from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90.

  The main board 120 is supplied with power from the power supply board 97 and drives various game effect LEDs / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b, various decoration LEDs / lamps 32, speakers 12a, 12b, and the like. The power to be supplied is supplied to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral power supply relay board 47. The power supply board 97 receives AC 24V AC power supply serving as a primary power supply via a power supply cord, and supplies power as a secondary power supply to the main board 120 and the payout control board 98. The power supply board 97 is also equipped with a clear switch 97a for clearing all operations in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The peripheral power supply relay board 47 relays the power from the main board 120 to the voice frame lamp board 92. Also, a prize ball number signal is output from the main board 120 based on detection signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b and the switches 52, 56, 60, 106 and transmitted to the payout control board 98. .

  A game control microcomputer 99 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 120. The game control microcomputer 99 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 100 that stores a game control program and the like, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111 that is used as a work memory, and a program A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112 that controls the progress of the game and an I / O 114 that transmits a command serving as a control signal to the effect control board 90 and the like. In the game control microcomputer 99, the CPU 112 executes a program read from the ROM 100 and uses the RAM 111 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the main board 120, various random values are used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of random numbers used on the main board 120 side. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the main board 120 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a small hit type, The random number value MR4 for determining the number of rounds is used, and control and processing are performed so that numerical data indicating these random number values can be counted. In order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers other than these may be used on the main board 120 side. Numerical data indicating numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR4 is generated based on the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a. Further, the numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted by the CPU 112 using a random counter different from the random number generation circuit 60a and updated by software.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “299” is taken. That is, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the special figure game. As a specific example, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is added and updated by the random number generation circuit 60a based on clock control different from the clock control of the game control microcomputer 992. Byte numeric data. In the random number generation circuit 60a, when the input signals from the start port switches 56, 60 are turned on, the count value in the built-in counter is latched in the storage buffer, and the latched count value is a numerical value indicating the random number value MR1. The data is input to the game control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120. In the game control microcomputer 99, for example, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the random value MR1 is within a predetermined range, thereby determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, Is determined.

  The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types when the variable display result in the special figure game is “big jackpot”, for example, “0”. It takes a value in the range of “99”. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of big hit types, a first big hit and a second big hit, and at least one round until the maximum number of continuations in the big hit gaming state is reached, depending on which one is the big hit. For games, the upper limit of the time during which the grand prize opening can be controlled to be open is changed.

  The random number MR3 for determining the type of small hit is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of small hits when the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “199”. In this embodiment, there are first to eighth small hit types as a plurality of types of small hit types. Depending on which small hit type is assigned, sorting by driving the sorting solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state The operation mode of the member 83 and the operation mode of the rotating body 79 by driving the motor 127 are made different. Also, in this embodiment, the big prize opening is opened for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached in the big hit game state, depending on which of the first to eighth small wins. Change the upper limit of controllable time.

  The random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is that the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the starting operation enters the first specific entrance 89. This is a random value used to determine the maximum continuation number (upper limit number) at which the round game executed in the big hit gaming state can be continued from a plurality of types when entering, for example, “0” to “ It takes a value in the range of “199”. In this embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the starting operation enters the first specific entrance 89 and is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a, The random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is used to determine one of “1 round”, “3 rounds”, and “5 rounds”. On the other hand, when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the start operation enters the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b, Regardless of the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds, “10 rounds” is determined. In this regard, the distribution state of the distribution member 83 is more in the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88 than in the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. However, this is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, the second area 88 is more advantageous for the player than the first area 85.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 100 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 5 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 100 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 112 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 100 also stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 112 to output various control signals from the main board 120.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 100, as a table referred to for determining whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”, a special figure as shown in FIG. A display result determination table 200 is included. The special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. 7 includes setting data for associating (allocating) the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination with any of the big hit determination value data, the loss determination value data, and the small hit determination value data. (Determination data) and the like.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 100 includes, for example, a big hit type determination table 210 as shown in FIG. 8A, a small hit type determination table 211 as shown in FIG. 8B, and a round as shown in FIG. A number determination table 220 is included.

  The jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A is a table that is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. For example, the jackpot type determination table 210 uses the jackpot type determination random number MR2 as a jackpot type such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, jackpot symbols such as “77” or “33”, and a round control pattern. It is composed of setting data (determination data) and the like associated with each type.

  The small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B is a table that is referred to when determining the small hit type when the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. For example, in the small hit type determination table 211, the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type is set as a small hit type such as “first small hit” to “eight small hit”, “11”, “55”, “32”. , “76”, “22”, “44”, “66”, “88”, and setting data (for determination) associated with the type of the round control pattern at the time of entering the second specific entrance 91 Data).

  The round number determination table 220 shown in FIG. 9 is used when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the start operation enters the first specific advance entrance 89. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the maximum number of continuations (upper limit number) at which the round game executed in the big hit gaming state can be continued. For example, the round number determination table 220 has setting data (determination data) that associates the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds with the maximum round value such as “1”, “3”, and “5”, and the type of the round control pattern. Etc.

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a small hit control pattern table 230 as shown in FIG. 10, for example. In the small hit control pattern table 230, the setting contents in the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the solenoids 50, 59, It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of the driving operations by 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 as a small hit control pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of the small hit types. For example, in the small hitting control pattern table 230, eight types of small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP8 are stored corresponding to eight types of small hitting types consisting of “first small hitting” to “eighth small hitting”. ing. Each of the plurality of types of small hit control patterns stored in the small hit control pattern table 230 includes, for example, setting data and control data associated with various determination values as shown in FIG. The setting contents and control contents and execution timing of the CPU 112, such as the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the driving actions of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127, etc. It is shown. Note that the small hitting control pattern is not limited to the time series showing the setting and control contents and execution timing by the CPU 112, and may be listed regardless of the time series. For example, the small hit control pattern indicates data indicating the timing for generating the drive control signal and timing for stopping the output of the drive control signal for each of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127. Data and control data indicating a drive control signal generation pattern or stop command may be individually associated with each other.

  Each determination value shown in the small hit control pattern shown in FIG. 11 (for example, specific winning validity determination value, large winning opening opening determination value, distribution drive determination value # 1, motor drive start determination value, storage drive start determination value) The distribution stop determination value # 1, the special winning opening release end determination value, the motor drive switching determination value, the storage release determination value, and the like) are executed by the CPU 112 in the game control timer setting unit 163 of the game control data holding area 250 (FIG. It is compared with a game control process timer value which is a timer value in the game control process timer provided in 15). At this time, if any of the determination values matches the game control process timer value, setting or control according to the setting data or control data associated with the matching determination value is executed.

  Further, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a round control pattern table 240 as shown in FIG. 12, for example. In the round control pattern table 240, the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105 in the period in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state are displayed. , 108, 118 and the data indicating the content of the driving operation by the motor 127 may be stored as a round control pattern. For example, the round control pattern table 240 is for 10 rounds corresponding to each of “first big hit” and “second big hit” that can be determined when the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. Round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 are stored. Further, the round control pattern table 240 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second specific entrance 91 in the small hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. Round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 for 10 rounds are stored as round control patterns in the big hit gaming state. Further, the round control pattern table 240 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 in the small hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. The round control pattern RP3-1 for 1 round, the round control pattern RP3-2 for 3 rounds, and the round control pattern RP3-3 for 5 rounds are stored as the round control patterns in the big hit gaming state. Yes.

  Each of the plurality of types of round control patterns stored in the round control pattern table 240 has a round number count value that is a count value in a round number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 of the game control data holding area 250. The winning opening is the maximum opening time of the winning a prize opening, and setting data and control data associated with the opening winning opening (either the first or second winning prize opening). Each round control pattern includes setting data and control data associated with various determination values, and the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 in accordance with the time series in each round game, The settings and control contents and execution timing of the CPU 112 such as the contents of the drive operations by the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, and 118 and the motor 127 may be indicated. Alternatively, each round control pattern may be a list of settings and control contents and execution timing by the CPU 112 regardless of time series. For example, the round control pattern includes data indicating the timing for generating the drive control signal and data indicating the timing for stopping the output of the drive control signal for each of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127. And control data indicating a drive control signal generation pattern and a stop command may be individually associated with each other.

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram exemplifying an outline of the round control pattern RP1-1 used in response to the jackpot type being “first jackpot”. FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the round control pattern RP1-2 that is used in response to the jackpot type being “second jackpot”. In the round control pattern RP1-1 shown in FIG. 13 (A), the big winning opening opening time in each round game is “29 seconds”, and the opened special winning opening corresponds to the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48. It is “second” indicating the second grand prize opening. On the other hand, in the round control pattern RP1-2 shown in FIG. 13B, when the round number count values “4” and “8” indicating the fourth and eighth rounds, 5 seconds ”, and the open big winning opening is“ first ”indicating the first big winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. Thus, in round control pattern RP1-1 and round control pattern RP1-2, depending on whether the big hit type corresponding to the big hit symbol is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the big hit game In at least one round game that is executed before the number of round games executed reaches “10 rounds”, which is the maximum number of continuations (upper limit), the upper limit of the time during which the grand prize opening can be controlled to be opened is set. , Different. In addition, in a round game of “29 seconds” with a long opening time of the grand prize opening, the big winning opening to be opened is the “second” corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48, that is, the second big winning opening. In the round game of “5 seconds” with a short opening time of the big winning opening, the opening big winning opening is the “first” corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, that is, the first big winning opening.

  FIG. 14A shows a game in the small hit gaming state when the small hit type is “first small hit”, “fourth small hit”, “fifth small hit”, “eight small hit”. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the outline | summary of round control pattern RP2-1 in the jackpot game state controlled based on the ball | bowl having entered the 2nd specific entrance 91. FIG. 14B shows a game in the small hit gaming state when the small hit types are “second small hit”, “third small hit”, “sixth small hit”, and “seventh small hit”. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the outline | summary of round control pattern RP2-2 in the jackpot game state controlled based on the ball | bowl having entered the 2nd specific entrance 91. In the round control pattern RP2-1 shown in FIG. 14A, when the round number count value indicating the first round is “1”, the big prize opening time is “1.5 seconds”. Is “first” indicating the first grand prize opening corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. In each of the other round games, the opening time for the grand prize opening is “29 seconds”, and the grand prize opening to be opened is “second” indicating the second big prize opening corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48. It has become. On the other hand, in the round control pattern RP2-2 shown in FIG. 14B, when the round number count values “5” and “9” indicate the fifth and ninth rounds, 5 seconds ”, and the open big winning opening is“ first ”indicating the first big winning opening corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. As described above, in round control pattern RP2-1 and round control pattern RP2-2, the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is the maximum number of continuations “10 rounds” in the big hit gaming state according to the type of small hit corresponding to the small hit symbol. The upper limit of the time during which at least one round game that is executed before reaching can be executed is different. In the round game of “29 seconds” with a long opening time for the big prize opening, the big winning opening to be opened is set to “second” corresponding to the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48, while the opening time for the big winning opening is set. In a short round game of “1.5 seconds” or “5 seconds”, the large winning opening to be opened is “first” corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  In the RAM 111 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 5, there is a game control data holding area 250 as shown in FIG. 15, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. Is provided. The game control data holding area 250 shown in FIG. 15 includes a special figure storage unit 161, a game control flag setting unit 162, a game control timer setting unit 163, a game control counter setting unit 164, and a game control buffer setting unit. 165.

  The special figure storage unit 161 has an execution condition for executing the special figure game by the special symbol display device 44a when a game ball enters any one of the start areas such as the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b. On-hold information regarding a special figure game in which a start condition for starting variable display is not satisfied due to reasons such as executing a special special figure game is stored. For example, the special figure hold storage unit 161 associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning to the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b, and the CPU 112 counts from the random number generation circuit 60a based on the establishment of the execution condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the numerical value, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, etc. Stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 162 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 162 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 162 includes a special symbol process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, first and second specific ball detection flags, a big prize opening open flag, and a first big prize opening opened. A post flag and first and second error determination execution flags are provided.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected / executed in the special symbol process (step S16 in FIG. 17 and FIG. 19) executed to control the progress of the special symbol game on the special symbol display device 44a. Instruct. The big hit flag is set to the on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, while the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game. Correspondingly cleared and turned off. The small hit flag is set to ON according to the determination result that the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, while the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game. Cleared in response to that, etc., and turned off.

  The first specific ball detection flag indicates that a game ball that has entered the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state is the first special ball detection flag. When it enters the specific entrance 89 and is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a, it is set to the on state. The second specific ball detection flag indicates that a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state is the second special ball detection flag. When the vehicle enters the specific entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b, it is set to the on state. The first specific ball detection flag and the second specific ball detection flag are the first specific ball detector 121a and the second specific ball detector 121b even in a game state different from the small hit game state and the big hit game state. The game may be set to an on state in response to the detection of the game ball. Then, in the gaming state different from the small hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state, whether or not there is an error is determined in accordance with whether or not the first specific ball detection flag and the second specific ball detection flag are on. May be.

  The big winning opening open flag is a round game that is executed in the big hit gaming state, in the first special winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48. When any of the corresponding second grand prize winning ports is controlled to be in the open state, it is set to the on state. The flag after opening the first big winning opening is a round game executed in the big hit gaming state, and is closed after the first big winning opening (opening portion 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened. Is set to the on state in response to the control being performed.

  The first error determination execution flag is a first error that determines whether there is an abnormality in response to whether the first count switch 106 detects that a game ball has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66. When the determination process is executed, the ON state is set. On the other hand, when the first error determination process is not executed, the first error determination execution flag is cleared and the state is turned off. The second error determination execution flag is a second error that determines whether there is an abnormality in response to whether the third count switch 52 has detected that a game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 48. When the determination process is executed, the ON state is set. On the other hand, when the second error determination process is not executed, the second error determination execution flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  The game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 163 stores data indicating the timer value in each timer. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with a game control process timer. The game control process timer is used to control the progress of the special figure game such as the special symbol variable display time which is the execution time of the special figure game, and the progress of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. This is for measuring time and the like on the main board 120 side. For example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state. It is used as a down counter that periodically counts down.

  The game control counter setting unit 164 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 164 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 164 is provided with a round number counter, first and second big prize opening counters, a remaining ball number counter, and a special figure reserved memory number counter.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  The first grand prize opening counter is for counting the number of game balls that have won the first big prize opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable prize winning ball device 66. For example, data that is incremented by 1 each time a game ball is detected by the first count switch 106 is set as the first big prize opening counter value in the first big prize opening counter. At the end of the small hit gaming state or at the end of the round game in which the first big winning opening is opened and then closed in the big hit gaming state, the first big winning opening count value is cleared and the count starts. Data indicating the value “0” is set.

  The second grand prize winning counter is for counting the number of game balls that have won the second big prize winning opening corresponding to the second special variable prize winning ball device 48. For example, data that is incremented by one every time a game ball is detected by the third count switch 52 is set as the second grand prize opening counter value in the second big prize opening counter. At the end of the round game in which the second big prize opening is opened and then closed in the big hit game state, the second big prize mouth count value is cleared and data indicating the initial count value “0” is set. Is done.

  The remaining ball number counter is for counting the number of game balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66. For example, data that is incremented by 1 every time a game ball is detected by the first count switch 106 is set in the remaining ball number counter as the remaining ball number count value. Each time the game ball is detected by the discharge ball detector 122, the remaining ball count value is decremented by 1 and updated.

  The special figure reserved memory number counter is for counting the special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data in the special figure reserved memory unit 161. For example, in the special figure reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number is stored as a special figure reserved memory number count value, and is updated in accordance with an increase or decrease in the special figure reserved memory number (for example, 1 Addition or 1 subtraction).

  The game control buffer setting unit 165 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 5 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 120, and controls the display operation of the effect display device 44b according to the effect control command from the main board 120, and also includes a voice frame. Information signals are exchanged with the lamp substrate 92. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, an effect control microcomputer 170 and a display control unit 171 are mounted on the effect control board 90.

  The effect control microcomputer 170 shown in FIG. 16 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a CPU 181 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 182 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the CPU 181. A random number circuit 184 for updating numerical data indicating a random number value and an input / output port 185 independently of the RAM 183 and the CPU 181. In the effect control microcomputer 170, the CPU 181 executes a program read from the ROM 182 and uses the RAM 183 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect display device 44b and the like.

  In the ROM 182, various tables such as a plurality of types of decorative design determination tables, an effect execution determination table, and an effect control pattern table are provided as readable data for performing various determinations, determinations, and settings in the control operation by the CPU 181. Data to be configured is stored. The decorative symbol determination table is a table used for determining a fixed decorative symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result of decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. The effect execution determination table is a table used for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined effect operation on the side of the effect control board 90, an effect pattern indicating an aspect of the effect operation when it is executed, and the like. The effect control pattern table is a table in which a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls such as display operations in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44a are stored as effect control patterns. Each production control pattern is composed of setting data and control data for setting and controlling various production operations, and shows the contents of various production control and the timing of switching the production control in time series. Good.

  The RAM 183 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the rendering operation. For example, the RAM 183 has an effect control flag setting unit that stores data for setting a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared in accordance with the effect operation state, the effect control command, and the like, and various effects used for effect control. An effect control timer setting unit in which data indicating the timer value is stored, an effect control counter setting unit in which data indicating various count values used for effect control is stored, and various data used in effect control are temporarily stored It is only necessary to provide an area to be various data setting units such as an effect control buffer setting unit to be stored.

  The random number circuit 184 is a circuit that generates all or a part of various random number values used on the side of the effect control board 90. The input / output port 185 is an input port for capturing various signals such as a rendering control command transmitted to the rendering control microcomputer 170, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the rendering control microcomputer 170. It is comprised including. For example, a display control signal transmitted to the display control unit 171 or an information signal transmitted to the audio frame lamp substrate 92 is output from the output port of the input / output port 185.

  The display control unit 171 mounted on the effect control board 90 is for controlling the display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b based on a display control signal from the effect control microcomputer 170 or the like. For example, the display control unit 171 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by causing the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b to perform effect image switching display. The display control unit 171 may be mounted with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  On the voice frame lamp board 92, lighting control of the game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and the game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b is performed in accordance with the electric decoration signal input from the main board 120. In addition, the voice frame lamp control board 92 controls the voice output operation by the speakers 12 a and 12 b in accordance with the sound effect signal input from the main board 120. Further, in the voice frame lamp control board 92, lighting control of various decoration LEDs / lamps 32 is performed via the lamp driver board 93 in accordance with the electric decoration signal input from the main board 120. The lamp driver board 93 relays the connection from the voice frame lamp board 92 to various decorative LEDs / lamps 32.

  The payout control board 98 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 120 and controls the game ball payout operation in accordance with the award ball number signal from the main board 120 and the like. Control various display operations. For example, on the payout control board 98, a payout stop signal is output to the ball payout device 154 in accordance with a full tank signal from the full tank switch 158, and control for stopping the driving of the payout motor is performed. Further, the payout control board 98 drives a payout motor in accordance with the prize ball number signal from the main board 120 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. At this time, the payout control board 98 performs control to display and drive the prize ball LED 10 according to the prize ball number signal.

  In addition, on the payout control board 98, a payout stop signal is output to the ball payout device 154 in accordance with the ball break switch signal from the ball break switch 157, and control to stop driving of the payout motor is performed. At this time, the payout control board 98 is also controlled to display the ball-off LED 9.

  The payout control board 98 also receives signals from a motor position sensor and a payout number count switch mounted on the ball payout device 154. The payout control board 98 controls the stop position of the payout motor in the game ball payout operation in accordance with the input signal from the motor position sensor, and detects whether or not the ball payout member is operating normally. On the payout control board 98, the payout control of the game ball is performed by the drive control of the payout motor in accordance with the input signal from the payout number count switch.

  The payout control board 98 is connected to a lending device connection terminal board 103 such as a game ball that relays signals from the card unit device 128 and the balance display substrate 104, and various information from the card unit device 128 and the balance display substrate 104. A signal from a ball lending operation unit or a return operation unit mounted on the is input. On the payout control board 98, game ball payout control is performed by drive control of a payout motor in accordance with a ball lending request signal from the card unit device 128.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 120, when the power supply from the power supply board 97 is started, the game control microcomputer 99 is activated, and the CPU 112 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 112 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 97a mounted on the power supply board 97 is pressed. If the clear switch 97a is pressed, the RAM 111 is cleared and an initial value is set in a predetermined work area. Initial setting processing such as setting is executed. On the other hand, when the clear switch 97a is not pressed, the internal state of the main board 120 is changed to the state before the power interruption occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the stored contents in the backup area of the RAM 111. Recovery processing for returning is executed.

  In the game control main process, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 99 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 112 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 112 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting and recovery processing are completed, the loop processing is started after the interrupt is permitted. When the CPU 112 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 112 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 112 first executes a predetermined power-off process (step S11). In this power-off processing, the signal state in a predetermined power-supply confirmation signal is checked, and if it is not during power-off determination, the backup monitoring timer is cleared. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is cut off, the backup monitoring timer is updated or determined, and it is determined whether or not the power is cut off. At this time, if a power interruption occurs, predetermined settings and processing such as setting of a checksum buffer, setting of prohibiting access to the RAM 111, and monitoring of a power supply confirmation signal are executed.

  Following the power-off process, a predetermined switch process is executed (step S12). In this switch processing, each switch such as the gate switch 62, the start port switches 56 and 60, the first count switch 106 and the third count switch 52, the third winning ball detectors 55a and 55b, the first specific ball detector 121a, The detection signals indicating the states of the respective detectors such as the second specific sphere detector 121b, the third specific sphere detector 51, the approaching sphere detector 109, and the discharge sphere detector 122 are taken in, and the detection state of each switch or each detector is detected. A determination is made. For example, in the switch process, a big prize opening error determination process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18 is executed.

  When the big prize opening error determination process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the first error determination execution flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is ON (step S51). At this time, if the first error determination execution flag is on (step S51; Yes), the first error determination process is executed. Here, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an ON state (step S52).

  If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is OFF in step S52 (step S52; No), whether or not the second error determination execution flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is ON. Is determined (step S53). At this time, if the second error determination execution flag is on (step S53; Yes), the second error determination process is executed. Here, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the third count switch 52 is on (step S54). If the detection signal from the third count switch 52 is in the OFF state in step S54 (step S54; No), the big prize opening error determination process is terminated.

  If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the on state in step S52 (step S52; Yes), the first big winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66 is displayed. A game ball that has improperly entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 after a predetermined valid winning detection period has elapsed since the closing state has been detected is detected by the first count switch 106. If the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on in step S54 (step S54; Yes), the second big prize opening corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48 is in the closed state. A game ball that has improperly entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 after a predetermined valid winning detection period has elapsed after the elapse of the predetermined count has been detected by the second count switch 52. Therefore, in these cases, control enters a loop process for executing a predetermined abnormality notification process (step S55) so as not to proceed to the subsequent processes. As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process of step S55, all the upper decoration units 22 are turned on, a predetermined notification image is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, and a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speakers 12a and 12b. Alternatively, a combination of these may be used to notify the abnormality.

  The abnormality notification process executed in step S55 may be repeatedly performed when the supply of power from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. In this case, when the power is turned off, the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is performed when the power is turned on again, whereby the initialization process is executed after the RAM 111 is cleared, and the abnormal state is cleared (released). Just do it. On the other hand, when the power is turned off, the notification of abnormality may be terminated even if the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is not performed when the power is turned on again. Thereby, since it is not necessary to input a special signal to the main board 120 in order to clear (cancel) the abnormal state, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an illegal signal is input.

  Further, the abnormality notification process executed in step S55 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, so that the abnormal state can be automatically recovered after the predetermined time elapses. It may be. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state does not occur even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like.

  After the switch process is executed in step S12 shown in FIG. 17, the display control process is executed (step S13). In this display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a and the normal symbol display device 63, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start memory LED 46 and the normal symbol start memory LED 64, and the like. Is output to each display device or LED. When the display control process ends, a random number update process is executed (step S14). In this random number update process, for example, numerical data for generating various random values such as a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, and a random value MR4 for determining the round number are stored in the CPU 112. Is updated by software.

  After the random number update process, an initial value determination random number update process is executed (step S15). In this initial value determining random number update process, initial values in various random values such as a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, and a random value MR4 for determining the round number are determined. The random number value used for the purpose is updated. When the initial value determination random number update process is completed, a special symbol process is executed (step S16). In this special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to control the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the special winning opening / closing operation in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 66 and 48 in a predetermined procedure. Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S17). In this normal symbol process, display control for variable display of the normal symbol, position control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58, and the like are performed.

  When the normal symbol process is completed, the display command control process is executed (step S18). In this display command control process, an effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 in order to control various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. Following the display command control process, an information output process is executed (step S19). In this information output processing, various game information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to the hall management computer installed in the game hall via the board external terminal board 96 and the like. After the information output process, a prize ball process is executed (step S20). In this prize ball processing, the prize ball number is set by outputting a prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 in accordance with the detection signal from each switch.

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, a test terminal process is executed (step S21). In this test terminal processing, for example, setting during special symbol variable display or special symbol, setting during operation of the first special variable winning ball device 66, setting during operation of the second special variable winning ball device 48, normal variable winning ball device Various signals such as 58 setting during operation and normal symbol variable display setting are output. After the test terminal process, an output process is executed (step S22). In this output process, in order to drive or stop each solenoid or motor, a drive control signal is output based on the settings in steps S243, S246, S248, S250 and S258 (FIG. 22) described later, while step S254. , S256, S260 (above, FIG. 22), output of the drive control signal is stopped based on the settings in S264 and S265 (FIG. 23). When the output process ends, a storage process is executed (step S23). In this storage process, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start storage LED 46 and the normal symbol start storage LED 64 is set.

  After the storing process, a special symbol display control process is executed (step S24). In the special symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a is set. When the special symbol display control process ends, the normal symbol display control process is executed (step S25). In this normal symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the normal symbol display device 63 is set. Subsequent to the normal symbol display control process, a state indicator control process is executed (step S26). In this status indicator lamp control process, display operation of a predetermined status indicator lamp is controlled. When the status indicator control process ends, the interrupt permission state is set (step S27), and the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 shown in FIG. 17 as special symbol process processing. When the special symbol process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 112 first checks whether or not the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are in an on state, and thereby the start port 58a and the start winning device 58b. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered any of the start areas (step S101). When the game ball enters the start area and one of the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 is turned on (step S101; Yes), a start winning process is executed (step S102). On the other hand, when the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are both off (step S101; No), the process of step S102 is skipped.

  In the start winning process executed in step S102, first, the special figure hold storage number, which is the number of hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 161, becomes a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is the upper limit value, the current start detection is invalidated and the start winning process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the special figure hold storage number is less than the upper limit value, numerical data indicating various random number values is extracted. For example, the CPU 112 has numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination generated based on a count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a, and numerical data indicating a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the type of small hit is extracted. Then, numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 161. At this time, for example, the special figure reserved memory number count value which is a count value in the special figure reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 may be updated by one. Also, a special symbol start memory display area provided in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is set for transmitting a predetermined effect control command to be a special figure reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 90. Then, an effect image that can specify the number of special figure hold memories may be displayed.

  After the start winning process as described above is executed or after it is determined in step S101 that both detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are in the off state, the game control flag setting unit 162 is provided. Depending on the value of the special symbol process flag, steps S110 to S117 as shown in FIG. 19 are executed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is determined based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the special symbol storage unit 161. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the special symbol game is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Is called. Further, in the special symbol normal process, the stop symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is determined in accordance with the variable display result in the special symbol game. . Then, in the special symbol possible normal process, in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 44a, a variable display start command, which is an effect control command for instructing the start of variable display, Settings for transmission to the substrate 90 are made.

  The special symbol variable display process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this special symbol variable display process, the elapsed time from the start of variable symbol special display is measured, and it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached the variable symbol variable display time. When the special symbol variable display time is reached, the special symbol display device 44a performs control to stop and display the confirmed special symbol. At this time, in response to the end of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 44a, a variable display end command, which is an effect control command for instructing the end of variable display, is transmitted to the effect control board 90. By performing the setting for this, the variable display of the decorative symbols performed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b may be stopped. Alternatively, on the side of the effect control board 90, the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern or the like indicated by the variable display start command is specified, and the elapsed time after starting the variable display of the decorative design is specified. When the display time is reached, the final decorative symbol may be derived and displayed to stop the variable display of the decorative symbol without receiving an effect control command from the main board 120. After such control is performed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special symbol process flag Is updated to “4”, the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” when the small hit flag is on, and special when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off. The value of the symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this small hit opening process, the first big winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. Control is performed to execute a start-up operation that sets the open state in a predetermined start mode. In the small hit release process, various settings and controls are executed according to the small hit control pattern.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, setting for starting a round game in the big hit gaming state is performed in response to the variable display result in the special game being “big hit”.

  The big hit release process of step S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. In this big hit release processing, in the round game in the big hit game state, the first big winning opening (opening portion 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48. Control is performed to open any one of the big winning openings. Also, in the big hit opening process, the elapsed time since either the first big prize opening or the second big prize opening is in the open state is measured, and the elapsed time corresponds to the big prize opening release end determination value. A determination is made whether time has been reached. Further, in the big hit opening process, it is also determined whether or not the count value in the first big prize opening counter or the second big prize opening counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 has reached the opening completion judgment value. Is called.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, it is determined whether or not the continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established in the big hit gaming state, and if it is established, the setting for moving to the next round game is set. Done. Also, in the processing after jackpot release, if the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state reaches the maximum number of continuations, or if the continuation right is not established, a special symbol is not transferred to the next round game. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a setting is made to transmit to the effect control board 90 a jackpot end command that is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation to the effect that the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, in the jackpot end process, various settings and controls at the end of the jackpot game state are performed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is “0”, for example, by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value in the game control counter setting unit 164. Is determined (step S201). At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S201; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is.

  If the number of special figure hold storage is other than “0” in step S201 (step S201; No), the special figure hold storage unit 161 stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type are respectively read ( Step S202). At this time, for example, the special figure reservation storage number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the special figure reservation storage number to be decreased by 1, and the special figure reservation storage unit 161 holds the reservation number “1”. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S203).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S203, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S202 is the jackpot determination value data set in the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. Is determined (step S204). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. At this time, if it matches with the big hit judgment value data (step S204; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (step S205), and the big hit type is determined (step S205). S206). In the process of step S206, the jackpot type is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type read in step S202. Either “big hit” or “second big hit” is determined. At this time, one of the big hit symbols “77” and “33” corresponding to the big hit type is determined as the confirmed special symbol that is the scheduled stop symbol in the special figure game. That is, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit symbol “77” is determined as the confirmed special symbol, while the big hit type is “second big hit”. In some cases, the jackpot symbol “33” is determined as the confirmed special symbol. In this way, in the process of step S206, it is determined in step S204 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data and the variable display result is set to “big hit” as the specific display result. Based on this, the variable display result in the special figure game that becomes the specific display result can be determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols determined in advance.

  If the big hit determination value data does not match in step S204 (step S204; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is displayed in the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the set small hit determination value data (step S207). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. At this time, if it matches the small hit determination value data (step S207; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (step S208), and the determination of the small hit type is made. This is performed (step S209). In the process of step S209, the small hit type is determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type read in step S202. Is determined to be one of “first small hit” to “eight small hit”. At this time, one of a plurality of types of small hit symbols corresponding to the small hit type is determined as a confirmed special symbol that is a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game. Thus, in the process of step S209, it is determined in step S207 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data and the variable display result is “small hit” as the predetermined display result. Based on what has been done, the variable display result in the special figure game as the predetermined display result can be determined from among a plurality of predetermined types of small hit symbols.

  When it does not coincide with the small hit determination value data in step S207 (step S207; No), the lost symbol “-” is determined as a confirmed special symbol that is a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game (step S210). After executing any of the processes of steps S206, S209, and S210, a variable display pattern that is a variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols is determined (step S211). For example, in the process of step S211, the CPU 112 extracts predetermined numerical data indicating a random value for variable display pattern determination, and refers to a variable display pattern determination table stored in the ROM 100, so that a plurality of types of variable display patterns can be obtained. Any one of them may be determined. At this time, refer to the variable display pattern determination table depending on whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, “small hit” or “losing”, and correspond to each variable display result The variable display pattern may be determined.

  Following the processing in step S211, a scheduled stop symbol is set by storing data indicating a confirmed special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 111, for example (step S212). Thereafter, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting variable display from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 (step S213). For example, in the process of step S 213, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the variable display start command table stored in the ROM 100 to the transmission command pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 111. When the setting in step S213 is performed in this way, the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90 each time the display command control process of step S18 shown in FIG. Thus, a variable display start command, a display result notification command, a special figure pending storage number notification command, and the like are sequentially transmitted. The display result notification command is an effect control command for notifying whether the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. Further, the variable display start command may be configured to include data indicating the variable display result in the special figure game together with the variable display pattern. In this case, there is no need to transmit a display result notification command separately from the variable display start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90, and an effect control command transmitted from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90. Thus, the control burden on the main board 120 and the capacity of stored data can be reduced.

  After executing the process of step S213, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display process (step S214), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S112 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S221). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S221; Yes), a round control pattern corresponding to the big hit type is set (step S222). In the process of step S222, round control patterns RP1-1, corresponding to the jackpot type determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. Any one of RP1-2 is set. As a result, the round control pattern RP1-1 is set in response to the determination that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the jackpot symbol “77”, while the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the jackpot symbol “33”. The round control pattern RP1-2 is set in response to the determination.

  Subsequent to the process of step S222, setting for transmitting a big hit start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 is performed (step S223). For example, in the process of step S223, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the jackpot start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S223 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, so that the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90. The jackpot start command is transmitted.

  Following the setting in step S223, a big hit game start waiting time is set (step S224). For example, in the process of step S224, the CPU 112 sets a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit game start waiting time in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 163. Thereafter, the jackpot flag is cleared and turned off (step S225), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S226). Terminate the stop process.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S221 (step S221; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S227). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S227; Yes), the small hit control pattern corresponding to the small hit type is set (step S228). In the process of step S228, the small hit control pattern KP1 corresponding to the small hit type determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. Any of .about.KP8 is set. As a result, one of the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP8 is set corresponding to which of the plurality of types of small hit symbols has been determined in the special symbol game.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S228, the small hit game control time is set (step S229). For example, in the process of step S229, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and sets a small hit game end reference value predetermined corresponding to the small hit game control time, Set as a comparison target with the game control process timer value. The small hit game end reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the small hit release process executed in step S113 of FIG. For example, the reference value for the end of the small hit game is that the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation after the start of the small hit game state is the first. Any timer reference value corresponding to a sufficient time until it is detected by the count switch 106 may be used. That is, the small hit game end reference value indicates a grace period from when the opening 82 is opened by the start operation in the small hit game state to the closed state until a game ball is detected by the first count switch 106. ing. In addition, in the process of step S229, an initial setting of a game stop determination value corresponding to a period until the game is stopped may be performed. Further, the CPU 112 clears the small hit flag and turns it off (step S230), and clears the first error determination execution flag and turns it off (step S231). After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release process (step S232), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the small hit flag is off in step S227 (step S227; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S228), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit release process executed in step S113 of FIG. In this small hit release process, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value by adding, for example, 1 (step S241 in FIG. 22). Thereby, the game control process timer value is updated every time the process of step S241 is executed after being set to “0” in step S229 of FIG. 21, for example, so that the elapsed time in the small hit gaming state A value corresponding to can be shown.

  After executing the process of step S241, various settings corresponding to the updated game control process timer value are performed. At this time, the contents of various settings are determined according to the small hit control pattern set in step S228 of FIG.

  For example, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening release determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S242). Here, when a start operation is performed to open and close the opening 82 twice in the small hit gaming state, two big winning opening opening corresponding to two different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern is started. A judgment value is set. In this case, in the process of step S242, if the game control process timer value matches one of the two large winning opening opening determination values set in the small hit control pattern, the large winning opening opening determination value is obtained. It is determined that they match. Then, if it coincides with the winning opening opening determination value (step S242; Yes), the opening / closing piece 81 is used to open and close the first winning opening (opening portion 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. Start setting is performed (step S243). In the process of step S243, the opening / closing piece 81 is moved in the direction of opening the opening 82 by driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 with the drive pattern indicated by the big winning opening opening control data included in the small hitting control pattern. A drive control signal is generated so as to start a starting operation in which the rotating operation is repeated twice.

  When the process of step S243 is executed, a first effect start command, which is an effect control command for instructing the start of the effect operation for notifying that the first grand prize winning opening is opened by the start operation, is sent to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, setting for transmission is performed (step S244). For example, in the process of step S244, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the first effect start command table stored in the ROM 100 as the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S244 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the small hit release process is completed, so that the main board 120 changes to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the first effect start command is transmitted.

  When the game control process timer value does not coincide with the big winning opening opening determination value in step S242 (step S242; No), the processes in steps S243 and S244 are skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution drive determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S245). Here, when the sorting member 83 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit game state, a plurality of game control process timers different in the small hit control pattern A plurality of distribution drive determination values corresponding to the values are set. In this case, in the process of step S245, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of distribution drive determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution drive determination value matches. Is made. And if it matches with the distribution drive determination value (step S245; Yes), the setting for moving the distribution member 83 to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed. (Step S246). In the process of step S246, the sorting drive control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and a drive control signal is generated according to the read data, thereby driving the sorting solenoid 108.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution drive determination value in step S245 (step S245; No), the process of step S246 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive start determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S247). At this time, if it coincides with the motor drive start determination value (step S247; Yes), an operation start setting for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (step S248). In the process of step S248, the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive start control data included in the small hit control pattern, and the drive control signal of the drive control signal is rotated so as to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction or the reverse direction. Generation etc. are performed.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive start determination value in step S247 (step S247; No), the process of step S248 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage drive start determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S249). At this time, if it coincides with the storage drive start determination value (step S249; Yes), the storage plate 118b is moved (advanced) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the storage solenoid 118 to be stored. (Step S250). In the processing of step S250, the storage solenoid 118 is driven by reading the storage drive start control data included in the small hit control pattern and generating a drive control signal according to the read data.

  When the process of step S250 is executed, a storage release determination value used to determine whether or not the drive time from when the storage solenoid 118 is driven to when it is stopped has been set (step S251). For example, as the storage release determination value set at this time, based on the current game control process timer value, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is moved to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83. When it is determined that the allocation is made, a timer determination value corresponding to a sufficient time until the entry ball detector 109 detects the entry ball through the approach ball guide passage 110, the sorting member 83, and the second guide passage 117 is set. Just do it. Then, the storage cancellation determination value set in step S251 is set again when the process of step S507 (FIG. 24) described later is executed based on the detection of the game ball by the approaching ball detector 109. (Updated). If the game control process timer value is updated after setting in step S251, and the storage release determination value set in step S251 matches the game control process timer value, even if the first special variable Even if a game ball enters the inside of the winning ball device 66, it can be determined that the game ball has not been distributed to the second area 88 side by the distribution member 83. In addition, you may make it use the storage cancellation | release determination value shown by the small hit control pattern, without setting the storage cancellation | release determination value by the process of step S251.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage drive start determination value in step S249 (step S249; No), the processing in steps S250 and S251 is skipped. Thereafter, by executing the first grand prize opening entry process, various settings when the game ball enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening, Control is performed (step S252).

  After executing the first big prize opening entry process in step S252, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution stop determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S253). . Here, when the sorting member 82 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timers different in the small hit control pattern A plurality of distribution stop determination values corresponding to the values are set. In this case, in the process of step S253, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of distribution stop determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution stop determination value matches. Is made. And if it matches with the distribution stop determination value (step S253; Yes), the setting for stopping the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 and moving the distribution member 83 to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Is performed (step S254). In the process of step S254, the distribution stop control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution stop determination value in step S253 (step S253; No), the process of step S254 is skipped. After this, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S255). Here, when a start operation is performed to open and close the opening 82 twice in the small hit game state, the two big prize opening opening ends corresponding to two different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern A judgment value is set. In this case, in the process of step S255, if the game control process timer value matches one of the two big winning opening opening determination values set in the small hit control pattern, the big winning opening opening determination value is obtained. It is determined that they match. Then, if it coincides with the winning opening opening end determination value (step S255; Yes), the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped and the starting operation as the opening / closing operation of the first winning opening by the opening / closing piece 81 is ended. For this purpose (step S256). In the process of step S256, the driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece is stopped by reading out the big winning opening opening control data included in the small hitting control pattern and stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data. Let

  If the game control process timer value does not coincide with the big winning opening opening determination value in step S255 (step S255; No), the process of step S256 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S257). Here, when the rotation direction of the rotating body 79 is switched multiple times between the forward direction and the reverse direction in the small hit game state, a plurality of game control process timer values corresponding to a plurality of different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern. A motor drive switching determination value is set. In this case, in the process of step S257, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of motor drive switching determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the motor drive switching determination value matches. Is made. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state, when the rotating body 79 is continuously rotated in one of the forward direction and the reverse direction without switching the rotation direction, the motor is driven by the small hit control pattern. The switching determination value is not set, and it is not determined that it matches the motor drive switching determination value in step S257. If it matches the motor drive switching determination value (step S257; Yes), an operation switching setting for driving the rotating body 79 with the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (step S258). In the process of step S258, the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive switching control data included in the small hit control pattern so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the forward direction is rotated in the reverse direction. Alternatively, a drive control signal is generated so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the reverse direction is rotated in the forward direction.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive switching determination value in step S257 (step S257; No), the process of step S258 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage release determination value (step S259). The storage cancellation determination value used at this time may be shown in the small hit control pattern, or may be set by the process of step S251 or the process of step S507 described later. You may make it designate with the small hits control pattern which storage cancellation | release determination value is used. And if it corresponds with the storage cancellation | release determination value (step S259; Yes), the drive of the storage solenoid 118 will be stopped, and the storage board 118b will be moved (retracted | removed) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to cancel the storage. Settings for setting the state are performed (step S260). In the process of step S260, the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped by reading out the storage release control data included in the small hit control pattern and stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in step S259 (step S259; No), the process of step S260 is skipped. Thereafter, the game control process timer value is compared with the small hit game end reference value to determine whether or not the timer value has reached the small hit game end reference value (step S261 in FIG. 23). At this time, if the game control process timer value does not reach the small hit game end reference value (step S261; No), the small hit release process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game control process timer value has reached the small hit game end reference value in step S261 (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the remaining ball count value is “0”. Determination is made (step S262). Note that the remaining ball count value is updated by executing the processes of steps S503 and S513 (FIG. 24) described later in the first major winning opening entry process of step S252 shown in FIG.

  When the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262 (step S262; Yes), a game is given to the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 by executing a specific winning determination process. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered (step S263). Subsequently, for example, by stopping the output of the drive control signal, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped and the sorting member 83 is moved to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ( In step S264), a setting for stopping the operation of driving the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (step S265). As described above, when the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262, the processing of steps S264 and S265 is executed, so that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66. In response to this determination, the operation of the movable member such as the distributing operation of the distributing member 83 and the rotating operation of the rotating body 79 can be stopped.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S265, the game control process timer is reset to clear the timer value (step S266), and the first big prize winning counter is initialized to clear the first big winning prize count value (step S267). ). Thereafter, after the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state (step S268), the small hit release process is terminated. As described above, when the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262, by executing the process of step S268, there is no gaming ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66. Corresponding to the determination, it is possible to start the determination (execution of the first error determination process) as to whether or not the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 has been improperly detected.

  If the remaining ball count value is not “0” in step S262 (step S262; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the game stop determination value (step S269). At this time, if the game stop determination value is not reached (step S269; No), the small hit release process is terminated. On the other hand, when the game stop determination value is reached in step S269 (step S269; Yes), the abnormality notification process for notifying that the state is abnormal is repeatedly executed (step S270). As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process of step S270, all the upper decoration units 22 are turned on, a predetermined notification image is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, and a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speakers 12a and 12b. Alternatively, a combination of these may be used to notify the abnormality.

  The abnormality notification process executed in step S270 may be repeatedly performed when the supply of power from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. In this case, when the power is turned off, the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is performed when the power is turned on again, whereby the initialization process is executed after the RAM 111 is cleared, and the abnormal state is cleared (released). Just do it. On the other hand, when the power is turned off, the notification of abnormality may be terminated even if the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is not performed when the power is turned on again. Thereby, since it is not necessary to input a special signal to the main board 120 in order to clear (cancel) the abnormal state, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an illegal signal is input.

  In addition, the abnormality notification process executed in step S270 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, and can automatically recover from the abnormal state after the predetermined time elapses. It may be. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state does not occur even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first big winning opening entry process executed in step S252 of FIG. In the first grand prize opening entry process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an on state (step S501). At this time, if the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state (step S501; Yes), the first big prize opening count value is incremented by 1 (step S502) and the remaining ball count value is incremented by 1. (Step S503). Further, the game stop determination value is set (updated) (step S504).

  If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the OFF state in step S501 (step S501; No), the processes in steps S502 to S504 are skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is in an on state (step S505). At this time, if the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is in the ON state (step S505; Yes), an effect control command for instructing the start of the effect operation for notifying that the game ball has been guided to the second area 88. Is set to transmit the second effect start command to the effect control board 90 (step S506). For example, in the process of step S506, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the second effect start command table stored in the ROM 100 as the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S506 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. A second effect start command is transmitted from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90. When the process of step S506 is executed, the storage cancellation determination value is set (updated) (step S507). For example, in the process of step S507, based on the game control process timer value, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the entering ball detector 109 and then provided in the second area 88. The timer determination value corresponding to a sufficient time until the vehicle enters the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b is set. Thus, the storage solenoid 118 is driven to maintain the storage state until the timing at which it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball detected by the entry ball detector 109 has entered the second specific entrance 91, so that the player can maintain the storage state. By controlling the storage plate 118b to the storage open state after the timing when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 provided in the advantageous second region 88, the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance are controlled. It is possible to prevent the game balls from entering the mouth 91 at the same time, and to detect the game balls that have entered the second specific entrance 91 more preferentially than the detection of the game balls that have entered the first specific entrance 89. Can do.

  If the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is off in step S505 (step S505; No), the processing in steps S506 and S507 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is in an on state (step S508). At this time, if the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is on (step S508; Yes), the first specific sphere detection flag is set to the on state (step S509).

  If the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is in the OFF state in step S508 (step S508; No), the process of step S509 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is on (step S510). At this time, if the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is on (step S510; Yes), the second specific sphere detection flag is set to the on state (step S511).

  If the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is in the off state in step S510 (step S510; No), the process of step S511 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in an on state (step S512). At this time, if the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in an OFF state (step S512; No), the process at the time of entering the first big prize opening is ended. On the other hand, if the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in the on state (step S512; Yes), the remaining ball number count value is decremented by 1 (step S513), and then the first big winning opening is entered. The process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific winning determination process executed in step S263 of FIG. In the specific winning determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 112 first enters the first specific entrance 89 by the first specific ball detector 121a by determining whether or not the first specific ball detection flag is on. It is determined whether or not the played game ball is detected (step S521). At this time, if the first specific sphere detection flag is on (step S521; Yes), after clearing the first specific sphere detection flag and setting it to the off state (step S522), the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is set. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S523). In the start winning process in step S102 shown in FIG. 19, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 together with the random number values MR1 to MR3 may be extracted and stored in the special figure storage unit 161. In this case, the random number value MR4 is read together with the random number values MR1 to MR3 in step S202 of FIG. 20 and set in a predetermined buffer, and in step S523, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is read from the buffer. You can do it. After executing the processing of step S523, the round that becomes the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state by referring to the round number determination table 220 as shown in FIG. 9 based on the extracted random value MR4 The number is determined (step S524). Following the process of step S524, a round control pattern corresponding to the number of rounds is set (step S525). In the process of step S525, the round control pattern RP3-1 corresponds to whether the number of rounds determined in the process of step S524 is “1 round”, “3 rounds”, or “5 rounds”. Any one of -RP3-3 is set. That is, the round control pattern RP3-1 is set in response to the round number being determined as “1 round”, and the round control pattern RP3-2 is corresponding to the round number being determined as “3 rounds”. Is set, and the round control pattern RP3-3 is set corresponding to the fact that the number of rounds is determined to be “5 rounds”.

  If the first specific sphere detection flag is off in step S521 (step S521; No), the second specific sphere detection is performed by determining whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is on. It is determined whether or not a game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is detected by the device 121b (step S526). At this time, if the second specific sphere detection flag is on (step S526; Yes), after the second specific sphere detection flag is cleared and turned off (step S527), the round control pattern corresponding to the small hit type Is set (step S528). In the process of step S528, the round control pattern RP2- corresponding to the small hit type determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 1 or RP2-1 is set. As a result, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 is set corresponding to which of the plurality of types of small hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S525 and S528, a jackpot start command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation to start the jackpot gaming state, is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Setting is performed (step S529). For example, in the process of step S529, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the jackpot start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S529 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. A big hit start command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S529, a big hit game start waiting time is set (step S530). For example, in the process of step S530, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and uses a jackpot game start reference value predetermined corresponding to the jackpot game start waiting time as a game. Set as a comparison target with the control process timer value. The jackpot game start reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the jackpot release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S531), and then the specific winning determination process is ended.

  If the second specific ball detection flag is off in step S526 (step S526; No), a small hit end effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation that the small hit gaming state has ended, Settings for transmission to the effect control board 90 are made (step S532). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S533), and the specific winning determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and sets the updated timer value to the big hit game start reference value set in the process of step S530 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit game start waiting time has elapsed by comparison or the like (step S281). At this time, if the big hit game start waiting time has not elapsed (step S281; No), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated as it is.

  When the big hit game start waiting time has elapsed in step S281 (step S281; Yes), “1” as the initial count value is set in the round number counter (step S282), and then the value of the special symbol process flag is set. After updating to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S283), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big winning opening open flag is on (step S291). Here, the special winning opening open flag is set to the ON state when the process of step S301 described later is executed. If the big prize opening open flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), the special prize opening to be opened is specified based on the round control pattern and the round count value (step S292). At this time, the special winning opening opening time which is the upper limit of the time during which each round game can control the special winning opening to the open state is also specified (step S293). In the process of step S293, a special winning opening opening determination value may be set in accordance with the specified special winning opening opening time.

  After executing the process of step S293, it is determined whether or not to open the first big prize opening based on the process result of step S292 (step S294). At this time, if the first big prize opening is to be opened (step S294; Yes), after clearing the first error determination execution flag to turn it off (step S295), the first big prize opening is to be opened. Is set (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven in the driving pattern indicated by the first big prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like, thereby opening and closing the opening 82 in the direction of opening. A drive control signal is generated so that the operation of rotating 81 is performed in a specific manner advantageous to the start operation. When the process of step S296 is executed, a first grand prize opening releasing effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing the notification operation that the first big winning opening is opened in the round game, is sent to the effect control board 90. Are set for transmission (step S297).

  If it is determined in step S294 that the second grand prize opening is not opened (step S294; No), the second error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off (step S298). ), A setting for opening the second big prize opening is performed (step S299). In the process of step S299, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is driven, for example, by driving the second large winning opening door solenoid 65 with the drive pattern indicated by the second large winning opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like. A drive control signal is generated so that the operation of rotating the opening / closing plate 49 in the direction in which the opening is opened in a specific manner. When the process of step S299 is executed, a second big prize opening opening effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing the notification operation that the second big winning opening is opened in the round game, is sent to the effect control board 90. Are set for transmission (step S300).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S297 and S300, the special winning opening open flag is set to the on state (step S301). If the special winning opening open flag is on in step S291 (step S291; Yes), or after executing the process of step S301, the game control process timer value is updated by adding 1 (for example) ( Step S302). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening is being opened (step S303). At this time, if the first big prize opening is being opened (step S303; Yes), the first big prize opening opening process is executed (step S304), and then the big hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second big prize opening is being opened (step S303; No), the second big prize opening opening process is executed (step S305), and then the big hit opening process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the first big prize opening opening process executed in step S304 of FIG. In the first big winning opening opening process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution drive determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S541). ). This determination process may be any process that performs the same determination as the process executed in step S245 shown in FIG. 22 using, for example, the distribution drive determination value set in the round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the distribution drive determination value (step S541; Yes), the setting for moving the distribution member 83 to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed. This is performed (step S542). In the process of step S542, the distribution drive control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and a drive control signal is generated according to the read data, thereby driving the distribution solenoid 108.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution drive determination value in step S541 (step S541; No), the process of step S542 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive start determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S543). At this time, if it coincides with the motor drive start determination value (step S543; Yes), an operation start setting for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (step S544). In the process of step S544, the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive start control data included in the round control pattern, etc., so that the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction. Generation etc. are performed.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive start determination value in step S543 (step S543; No), the process of step S544 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage drive start determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S545). At this time, if it coincides with the storage drive start determination value (step S545; Yes), the storage plate 118b is moved (advanced) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the storage solenoid 118 and stored. (Step S546). In the process of step S546, the storage drive start control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the storage solenoid 118 is driven by generating a drive control signal according to the read data.

  When the process of step S546 is executed, a storage cancellation determination value used for determining whether or not the drive time from when the storage solenoid 118 is driven until it is stopped has been set (step S547). In addition, you may make it use the storage cancellation | release determination value shown by a round control pattern etc., without setting the storage cancellation | release determination value by the process of step S547.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage drive start determination value in step S545 (step S545; No), the processes in steps S546 and S547 are skipped. Thereafter, by executing the first grand prize opening approach process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Various settings and control in the case of entering are performed (step S548).

  After executing the process at the time of entering the first grand prize opening in step S548, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution stop determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S549). . This determination process may be a process that performs the same determination as the process executed in step S253 shown in FIG. 22 using, for example, the distribution stop determination value set in the round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the distribution stop determination value (step S549; Yes), the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the distribution member 83 is moved to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Setting is performed (step S550). In the process of step S550, the distribution stop control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution stop determination value in step S549 (step S549; No), the process of step S550 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S551). This determination process may be any process that performs the same determination as the process executed in step S257 shown in FIG. 22 using, for example, the motor drive switching determination value set in the round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the motor drive switching determination value (step S551; Yes), an operation switching setting for driving the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (step S552). In the process of step S552, the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive switching control data included in the round control pattern or the like, so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the forward direction is rotated in the reverse direction. Alternatively, a drive control signal is generated so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the reverse direction is rotated in the forward direction.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive switching determination value in step S551 (step S551; No), the process of step S552 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage release determination value (step S553). The storage cancellation determination value used at this time may be indicated by a round control pattern or the like, or may be set by the process of step S547 or the process of step S507 shown in FIG. You may make it designate with the small hits control pattern which storage cancellation | release determination value is used. And if it corresponds with the storage cancellation | release determination value (step S553; Yes), the drive of the storage solenoid 118 will be stopped and the storage board 118b will be moved to the back | inner side in the depth direction of the pachinko game machine 1, and storage cancellation | release will be carried out. Settings for setting the state are made (step S554). In the process of step S554, the storage release control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in step S553 (step S553; No), the process of step S554 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize opening count value has reached a predetermined opening end determination value (for example, “5”) (step S555). If it has not reached the opening end determination value (step S555; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the big prize opening opening determination value (step S556). At this time, if it has not reached the big winning opening opening determination value (step S556; No), the first big winning opening opening process is ended.

  When the first big prize opening count value has reached the opening end determination value in step S555 (step S555; Yes), the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening end determination value in step S556. In that case (step S556; Yes), the setting for ending the open state of the first big prize opening and closing it is performed (step S557). In the process of step S557, for example, the first big prize opening opening end control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the output of the drive control signal is stopped according to the read data. By stopping the driving, the first big prize opening is changed to the closed state. Subsequently, for example, by stopping the output of the drive control signal, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped and the sorting member 83 is moved to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ( In step S558, the operation of driving the rotating body 79 with the driving force of the motor 127 is set to stop (step S559).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S559, the special winning opening opening flag is cleared and turned off (step S560), and the waiting time after the special winning opening is set (step S561). For example, in the process of step S561, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer and sets the timer value to “0”, and a criterion after opening the big prize opening that is predetermined corresponding to the waiting time after opening the big prize opening. The value is set as a comparison target with the game control process timer value. The reference value after opening the big prize opening set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the post-hit opening process executed in step S116 of FIG. Thereafter, the flag after opening the first big prize opening is set to the on state (step S562), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S563). ), The process at the time of opening the first grand prize opening is ended.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the second big prize opening opening process executed in step S305 of FIG. In the second big prize opening opening process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the third count switch 52 is in an ON state (step S571). At this time, if the detection signal from the third count switch 52 is in the ON state (step S571; Yes), 1 is added to the second big prize winning count value (step S572).

  If the detection signal from the third count switch 52 is OFF in step S571 (step S571; No), the process of step S572 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the second grand prize opening count value has reached a predetermined opening end determination value (for example, “10”) (step S573). If it has not reached the opening end determination value (step S573; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the big prize opening opening end determination value (step S574). At this time, if it has not reached the big winning opening opening end determination value (step S574; No), the second big winning opening opening process is ended.

  When the second big prize opening count value has reached the opening end determination value in step S573 (step S573; Yes), the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening end determination value in step S574. In that case (step S574; Yes), the setting for ending the open state of the second grand prize opening and closing it is performed (step S575). In the process of step S575, for example, the second big prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the output of the drive control signal is stopped according to the control data. By stopping the driving of the solenoid 65 for use, the second big prize opening is changed to the closed state. Subsequently, the special winning opening open flag is cleared and turned off (step S576), and the waiting time after the special winning opening is set (step S577). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S578), and the second big prize opening opening time processing is ended.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit release processing shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and the updated timer value is processed in step S561 shown in FIG. 28, step S577 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the waiting time after opening of the big winning opening has passed by comparing with the reference value after opening of the big winning opening set in (Step S591). At this time, if the waiting time after the big prize opening is not over (step S591; No), the processing after the big hit opening is finished as it is.

  If the waiting time after opening the big prize opening has passed in step S591 (step S591; Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S592). At this time, if the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S592; Yes), the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state (step S593). On the other hand, when the flag after opening the first big prize opening is off (step S592; No), the second error determination execution flag is set to the on state. As a result, in a round game, when the first grand prize opening is opened and then closed, the execution of the first error determination process can be started after the waiting time after opening the big prize opening. In the game, when the second grand prize opening is opened and then closed, the execution of the second error determination process can be started after the waiting time after opening the big prize opening.

  After performing either of the processes of steps S593 and S594, it is determined whether or not the round number count value has reached the round maximum value corresponding to the maximum number of round games (step S595). At this time, if the round maximum value has not been reached (step S595; No), the round continuation condition determination process is executed (step S596), and then the big hit release post-process is terminated.

  If the maximum round value has been reached in step S595 (step S595; Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S597). At this time, if the flag after opening the first grand prize opening is on (step S597; Yes), after clearing the flag after opening the first big prize opening and turning it off (step S598), the first big prize opening The count value is cleared (step S599). On the other hand, when the flag after opening the first big prize opening is off in step S597 (step S597; No), the second big prize opening flag is cleared and turned off (step S600).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S599 and S600, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (step S601), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process. After updating to a certain “7” (step S602), the processing after the big hit release is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the round continuation condition determination process executed in step S596 of FIG. In the round continuation condition determination process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S611). At this time, if the flag after opening the first grand prize opening is on (step S611; Yes), the flag after opening the first big prize opening is cleared and turned off (step S612), and the first big prize opening is opened. The counter is initialized and the first big prize winning count value is cleared (step S613).

  Following the process of step S613, it is determined whether or not the first specific sphere detection flag is on (step S614). At this time, if the first specific sphere detection flag is off (step S614; No), it is determined whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is on (step S615). If the first specific sphere detection flag is on in step S614 (step S614; Yes), or if the second specific sphere detection flag is on in step S615 (step S615; Yes), the first After clearing the first and second specific sphere detection flags to turn them off (step S616), the round count value is incremented by 1 (step S617), and the special symbol process flag value corresponds to the big hit release processing. After updating the value to “5” (step S618), the round continuation condition determination process is terminated. Thereby, when there is a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening, it is possible to shift to the next round game.

  If the flag after opening the first big prize opening is OFF in step S611 (step S611; No), it is determined whether or not the second big prize mouth count value is larger than “0” (step S611; No). Step S619). At this time, if the second grand prize mouth count value is larger than “0” (step S619; Yes), it is determined that there is a game ball that has entered the second big prize mouth, and the second big prize mouth counter Is initialized to clear the second grand prize mouth count value (step S620), and then the process proceeds to step S617 so that the next round game can be entered. In the process of step S619, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening by determining whether or not the third specific ball detector 51 has detected a game ball. Also good.

  If the second specific ball detection flag is off in step S615 (step S615; No), or if the second big prize opening count value is “0” in step S619 (step S619; No), It is determined that there is no game ball that has entered the big winning opening that has been opened in the round game, and the big hit game state is terminated without shifting to the next round. That is, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (step S621), and the special symbol process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the jackpot end process, and then the round continuation condition determination process Exit.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 90 will be described. In the effect control board 90, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 97 or the like, the effect control microcomputer 170 is activated, and the CPU 181 executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the CPU 181 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 183, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. Performs register setting for CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, random number update processing is executed (step S402), and numerical data indicating various random number values used for effect control is updated. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, settings and control corresponding to various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120 are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S405, display control process processing is executed (step S406). In this display control process, setting and control are performed for the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 44b according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 120. For example, when a variable display start command is received, setting and control for displaying an effect image corresponding to variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 80 is performed. In addition, when a big hit start command is received, setting and control for displaying an effect image indicating notification information that the big hit gaming state is started in the display area 80 are performed.

  After executing the display control process in step S406, the sound / lamp control command process is executed (step S407), and the process returns to step S402. In the sound / lamp control command processing executed in step S407, the sound output operation by the speakers 12a and 12b is performed in response to various effect control commands transmitted from the effect control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120. Controls various performance operations such as voice control data to be controlled or lighting control data for controlling lighting operations of various game effect LED / lamps 13, 14 a to 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b and various decorative LEDs / lamps 32. A control command that becomes control data to be set is set.

  Next, a specific drive control example of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105, the sorting solenoid 108, and the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state will be described. FIG. 33 shows the control timings of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit types are determined as “first small hit” and “second small hit”, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows. In FIGS. 33A to 33E, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), based on the fact that the detection signal output by one of the start port switches 56, 60 is turned on as shown in FIG. 33 (A). A special symbol game is started by the special symbol display device 44a, and the special symbol is variably displayed. After that, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “11” corresponding to the first small hit, the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed, and the variable display in the special figure game is stopped. When a predetermined waiting time T3 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is started, and the opening operation that changes the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening from the closed state to the open state Is done. At this time, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven in accordance with the driving pattern determined by the first small hitting hitting control pattern KP1, so that the opening / closing piece 81 rotates the opening 82 twice. Perform the action. In this drive pattern, the driving operation for driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and opening the opening 82 for a predetermined opening time T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds) is a predetermined interval time T2 (for example, 1.6 seconds). ), The driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece is stopped and the opening 82 is closed, and the process is repeated twice. Also, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “55” corresponding to the second small hit, it becomes the first big winning opening by the same driving pattern as in the first small hit. A starting operation for changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state is performed. As described above, in the case of the first small hit and the second small hit, the starting operation is performed in which the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is changed between the closed state and the open state in the same opening / closing operation mode. Good.

  When the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “11” corresponding to the first small hit and the small hit symbol “55” corresponding to the second small hit, the opening / closing piece Corresponding to the opening of the opening solenoid 82 by starting the driving solenoid 105, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 by the first sorting operation pattern is started. In this first distribution operation pattern, after driving the distribution solenoid 108 for a predetermined first distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) and distributing the game balls to the first area 85, The driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 over a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is repeated until a predetermined period elapses. Here, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit, the driving operation by the first distribution operation pattern is performed in a period until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the driving operation by the first distribution operation pattern is performed during the period until the time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as the predetermined period. Is called.

  After a predetermined period of time during which the drive operation according to the first distribution operation pattern is performed, the drive operation of the distribution solenoid 108 is switched from the first distribution operation pattern to the second distribution operation pattern. In the second distribution operation pattern, after the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85, The driving action of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and distributing the game balls to the second area 88 over the second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is performed inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. The process is repeated until the determination that there is no sphere, that is, the determination of “Yes” in step S262 of FIG. 23 is made.

  FIG. 34E shows an example of the driving operation of the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit, and FIG. 35E shows the motor in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit. 127 shows an example of driving operation 127. As shown in FIG. 34 (E) and FIG. 35 (E), as shown in FIG. 34 (A) and FIG. 35 (A) in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit and the second small hit. At the timing Ti01 and the timing Ti11 when the first error determination execution flag is switched from the on state to the off state in response to the start of the small hit gaming state, the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction. The driving operation is started. Then, for example, at timing Ti02 and timing Ti12, as shown in FIGS. 34B and 35B, the first count switch 106 detects a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66. Thereafter, it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122 as shown in FIG. 34C or FIG. 35C. Until the timing Ti04 and the timing Ti14 in which “Yes” is determined in step S262 of FIG. 23, the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction. Therefore, the game balls allocated to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first specific advance entrance 89, the processing of steps S523 and S524 shown in FIG. 25 is executed, so that the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is “1 round. ”,“ 3 rounds ”, and“ 5 rounds ”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 89, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 corresponding to the small hit type is set in step S528 shown in FIG. The maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is set to “10 rounds”. Therefore, when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the game state is more advantageous for the player than when the game ball enters the first specific entrance 89. In the first distribution operation pattern, the period during which the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first region 85 is shorter than that in the second distribution operation pattern. Therefore, when the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is performed in the first sorting operation pattern, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is performed in the second sorting operation pattern. The probability that a game ball easily enters a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and becomes a big hit gaming state is increased, and the second specific entrance 91 is more advantageous for the player. Game balls are easier to enter. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the variable display result in the special figure game is determined to be the small hit symbol “11” or the small hit symbol “ The predetermined period during which the driving operation according to the first distribution operation pattern is performed is changed in accordance with whether or not “55” is determined.

  Then, based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122 as shown in FIG. 34C or FIG. 35C, it is determined that the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262 of FIG. (Step S262; Yes), and based on the determination that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, by executing the processing of Steps S264 and S265 at timing Ti04 and timing Ti14, The driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 can be stopped.

  FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing drive timings of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit type is determined as “third small hit”. FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing drive timings of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit type is determined to be “fourth small hit”. In both cases where the variable display result in the special figure game is the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit. The opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven by the same driving pattern as in the case of the first small hit and the second small hit, and the starting operation for repeatedly opening the opening 82 may be performed. That is, in the case of the third small hit and the fourth small hit, a start operation for changing the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening between the closed state and the open state in the same opening / closing operation mode may be performed. .

  When the variable display result in the special figure game is the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit, and the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit, Corresponding to the opening of the opening solenoid 82 by starting the driving solenoid 105, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 according to the above-described second sorting operation pattern is started. The drive operation of the sorting solenoid 108 according to the second sort operation pattern is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, that is, “Yes” in step S262 of FIG. Repeat until a decision is made.

  In both of the small hit gaming states corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit, as shown in FIG. 36 (A) and FIG. 37 (A), the first error determination corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state. At the timing Ti01 and the timing Ti11 when the execution flag is switched from the on state to the off state, the driving operation by the first rotation pattern in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction is started. In the first rotation pattern, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction is continuously performed until a predetermined period elapses. Here, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed in the period up to the timing Ti03 when the time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as the predetermined period. . On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed in the period up to the timing Ti13 when the time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as the predetermined period. Done.

  After a predetermined period in which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 is switched from the first rotation pattern to the second rotation pattern. . In this second rotation pattern, the drive operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, that is, FIG. This is repeated until “Yes” is determined in step S262. When the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, when the motor 127 is rotating the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 1/4. Therefore, when the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed with the first rotation pattern for rotating the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the motor 127 with the second rotation pattern for rotating the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction. Compared to the case where the driving operation is performed, the probability that a game ball easily enters a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and becomes a big hit gaming state is increased, and It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the second specific entrance 91 that is more advantageous to the user. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the variable display result in the special figure game is determined to be the small hit symbol “32” or the small hit symbol “ The predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed is changed in accordance with whether or not “76” is determined.

  Then, based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122 as shown in FIGS. 36C and 37C, it is determined that the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262 of FIG. (Step S262; Yes), and based on the determination that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, by executing the processing of Steps S264 and S265 at timing Ti04 and timing Ti14, The driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 can be stopped.

  FIG. 38 shows control timings of the open / close piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit types are determined as “fifth small hit” and “sixth small hit”, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows. In addition, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “22” corresponding to the fifth small hit or the small hit symbol “44” corresponding to the sixth small hit, either In the same manner as in the case of the first small hit or the second small hit, the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction until “Yes” is determined in step S262 in FIG. It only has to be done. Also, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fifth small hit and the sixth small hit, it is opened and closed by the same drive pattern as the case of the first small hit and the second small hit. The starting solenoid 105 is driven to perform a starting operation for repeatedly opening the opening 82 twice. That is, in the case of the fifth small hit and the sixth small hit, it is preferable to perform a starting operation for changing the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening between the closed state and the open state in the same opening / closing operation mode. .

  In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fifth small hit, the first sorting drive standby time T30 (for example, 1.0 second) starts from the timing when the opening 82 is opened for the first time by driving the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece. In the period until it elapses, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. Then, when the first distribution drive standby time T30 elapses, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven and the game balls are moved to the first time during the period until the first distribution continuation time T31 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses. Sort into two areas 88. Thereafter, when the first distribution duration time T31 elapses, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped again, and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85.

  On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the sixth small hit, the second sorting drive waiting time T40 (for example, 3) from the timing when the opening 82 is opened for the first time by driving the solenoid 105 for the opening and closing piece. .0 seconds), the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. When the second distribution drive standby time T40 elapses, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven and the game ball is moved to the first time during the period until the second distribution continuation time T41 (for example, 1.0 second) elapses. 2 areas 88 are allocated. Thereafter, when the second distribution duration time T41 elapses, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped again, and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85.

  In any of the small hit gaming states corresponding to the fifth small hit and the sixth small hit, since the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 are The second specific entrance 91 is entered with a probability of 3/4. In contrast, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10. Therefore, when driving the distribution solenoid 108 to distribute the game balls to the second area 88, when stopping the distribution solenoid 108 driving and distributing the game balls to the first area 85 Compared to the second specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, it is easier for a game ball to enter the specific area and the probability of a big hit gaming state is increased, and the second is more advantageous for the player. It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the specific entrance 91. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fifth small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the sixth small hit, the variable display result in the special figure game is determined to be the small hit symbol “22” or the small hit symbol “ Corresponding to whether the game ball is distributed to the second area 88 by driving the distribution solenoid 108, the period is changed.

  FIG. 39 shows the control timings of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit types are determined as “seventh small hit” and “eight small hit”, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows. In addition, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “66” corresponding to the seventh small hit, and the small hit symbol “88” corresponding to the eighth small hit, either In the same manner as in the case of the first small hit or the second small hit, the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction until “Yes” is determined in step S262 in FIG. It only has to be done.

  In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the seventh small hit, the small hit symbol “66” corresponding to the seventh small hit is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the variable display in the special figure game is stopped, and then the predetermined first When the start waiting time T4 (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 by a predetermined driving pattern is started, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the opened state. A starting operation to be changed is performed. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the eighth small hit, the small hit symbol “88” corresponding to the eighth small hit is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the variable display in the special figure game is stopped. When a predetermined second start waiting time T5 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 by a predetermined driving pattern is started, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is closed. A starting operation for changing the state from the open state to the open state is performed. The driving pattern for driving the solenoid for opening / closing piece 105 in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the eighth small hit may be the same as or different from the case of the seventh small hit. .

  In any of the small hit gaming states corresponding to the seventh small hit and the eighth small hit, as shown in FIG. 39 (E), a predetermined allocation waiting period T6 (for example, after the variable display in the special game is stopped) 1.0 seconds), the distribution solenoid 108 starts to be driven and the game balls are distributed to the second area 88. In this case, for example, after the distribution solenoid 108 is driven for a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), the drive is stopped and the game balls are returned to the state where the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. .

  In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the seventh small hit and the eighth small hit, it is controlled to a period during which the distribution solenoid 108 is driven, that is, the distribution member 83 distributes the game balls to the second area 88. Period is the same. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the seventh small hit, the sorting solenoid 108 is driven within a period in which the opening 82 is opened for the first time. Therefore, in the small hit game state corresponding to the seventh small hit, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 when the opening 82 is opened for the first time is used as the second region 88. Can be sorted. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the eighth small hit, the sorting solenoid 108 is not driven within any period in which the opening 82 is opened twice. Therefore, in the small hit game state corresponding to the eighth small hit, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 when the opening 82 is in the open state are distributed to the second area 88. I can't. In addition, it is not limited to the one in which it is impossible to completely distribute the game balls to the second area 88 in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the eighth small hit (it becomes 0%). In the corresponding small hit gaming state, it is sufficient that the game balls are less likely to be distributed to the second area 88 than in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the seventh small hit. Thus, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the seventh small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the eighth small hit, the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 in which the game balls are in specific areas. The probability of entering any of the above and the probability that a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 can be varied.

  In the round game executed in the big win game state, when the big winning opening to be opened is “first” indicating the first big winning opening corresponding to the first special variable winning device 66, the small hit type is “first”. As in the case of any one of “small hits” to “eighth small hits”, for example, the driving operation modes of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are made different according to the type of big hit and the number of executions of the round game. You may do it. As a specific example, in the round game executed when the round count value is “4” in the big hit game state corresponding to the second big hit, the same as the small hit control pattern KP1 for the first small hit time. Thus, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven by the first distribution operation pattern during the period until the time T10 elapses, and then the first distribution operation pattern is switched to the second distribution operation pattern. To. On the other hand, in the round game executed when the round count value is “8” in the big hit game state corresponding to the second big hit, the same as the small hit control pattern KP2 for the second small hit time. In the period until the time T20 elapses, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 by the first sorting operation pattern is performed, and then the first sorting operation pattern is switched to the second sorting operation pattern. To do. Note that the driving operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in each round game is extracted based on the random number value for determining the operation mode when the round game is started, and operates based on the extracted random number value. You may determine by referring to an aspect determination table. In this way, by changing the drive operation mode of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in each round game, even in the big hit game state, the specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 is set. It is possible to provide a period during which a game ball easily enters and a period during which it is difficult to enter, and further, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter a specific area within a plurality of round games and a transition to the next round game. In addition, it is possible to provide a round game in which a game ball does not easily enter a specific area and does not easily shift to the next round game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific area as the specific areas that enter the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 and enter the big hit gaming state when the game balls enter. A specific entrance 91 is provided. Here, the first specific entrance 89 is provided in the first area 85, and the second specific entrance 91 is provided in the second area 88 that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first area 85. ing. In the first special variable winning ball device 66, when the variable display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a becomes a small hit symbol, the opening 82 is controlled to be in an open state, whereby the special symbol display device. The acceptability of the game ball changes based on the variable display result at 44a. Further, inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the game balls are distributed to either the first area 85 or the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 driven by the distribution solenoid 108. Thereby, it is possible to realize the fun of the game based on the behavior of the game ball inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 while performing the game by the variable display of the display symbols.

  Then, in step S228 shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 112 sets the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP8 in response to the small hit type being one of “first small hit” to “eight small hit”. To do. Based on the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP6 set at this time, the processing of steps S245 to S248, the processing of S253 and S254, the processing of S257 and S258 shown in FIG. Drive control of the motor 127 is performed. Here, in the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 set in correspondence with the small hit type being any one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, the swing hit control pattern KP1 to KP4 is changed until a predetermined time elapses. The minute solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are driven in a first operation pattern such as a first distribution operation pattern or a first rotation pattern. After the predetermined period has elapsed, the first operation pattern is switched to a second operation pattern such as a second distribution operation pattern or a second rotation pattern, for example. In the first action pattern and the second action pattern, the probability that the game ball enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that become a specific area, The probability that a game ball enters the advantageous second specific entrance 91 is made different.

  Further, in the small hit control patterns KP5 and KP6 which are set in correspondence with the small hit type being either “fifth small hit” or “sixth small hit”, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven. The start timing and length of the period for distributing the game balls to the second area 88 are made different.

  As a result, even when a starting operation is performed to open the first big prize opening based on the variable display result being “small hit”, the first specific entrance 89 and the first 2 A period during which it is easy to enter the specific entrance 91 and a period during which it is difficult to enter can be provided, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game by changing the game.

  Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, it is determined in step S262 in FIG. 23 that the remaining ball count value is “0”, and the game ball is placed inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. Based on the determination that there is no such, the processing of steps S264 and S265 is executed to stop the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127. As a result, the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are always driven and the sorting member 83 and the rotating body 79 are always operated.

  The distribution member 83 included in the movable member is driven by the distribution solenoid 108. In this way, when the movable member is driven using the solenoid, the movable member can be returned to the initial position in a shorter time than when driven using the motor, and the fairness of the game can be maintained. .

  The rotating body 79 included in the movable member is configured to be rotatable by the driving force of the motor 127. In the first rotation pattern, the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, and in the second rotation pattern, the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction. Thereby, the player can easily recognize whether the game ball distributed to the second area 88 is an operation pattern that is easy to enter the second specific entrance 91 or an operation pattern that is difficult to enter. Further, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the game ball will enter the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area and enter into the big hit game state, and improve the interest of the game.

  Depending on whether the small hit type is “first small hit” or “second small hit”, the predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first distribution operation pattern is performed is varied. Further, the predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed differs depending on whether the small hit type is “third small hit” or “fourth small hit”. Furthermore, depending on whether the small hit type is “fifth small hit” or “sixth small hit”, the start of the period for distributing the game balls to the second area 88 by driving the sorting solenoid 108 The timing and length are different. Thereby, the game in the case where the starting operation by the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is performed can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The processing of step S222 shown in FIG. 21 differs depending on whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” corresponding to jackpot symbol “77” or “second jackpot” corresponding to jackpot symbol “33”. One of the round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 is set. And in round control pattern RP1-1 shown in FIG. 13 (A) and round control pattern RP1-2 shown in FIG. 13 (B), it is executed until the number of round games executed reaches the maximum number of continuations in the big hit gaming state. With respect to at least one round game to be performed, the upper limit of the time during which the big prize opening can be controlled to be open is made different. Thereby, the round game executed in the big hit game state can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 25, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 is changed depending on whether the small hit type is “first small hit” to “eighth small hit”. It is set. Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), different small hit symbols “11”, “55”, “32”, “76”, “22”, “44”, “66” for each small hit type. , “88”. And in round control pattern RP2-1 shown in FIG. 14 (A) and round control pattern RP2-2 shown in FIG. 14 (B), it is executed until the number of round games executed reaches the maximum number of continuations in the big hit gaming state. With respect to at least one round game to be performed, the upper limit of the time during which the big prize opening can be controlled to be open is made different. Thereby, the round game executed in the big hit game state can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B) and FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B), a round with a long upper limit of time for controlling the grand prize opening to the open state such as “29 seconds”. In the game, the opening is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 with the second prize opening to be opened as “second”. On the other hand, in the round game where the upper limit of the time for controlling the grand prize opening to the open state such as “1.5 seconds” or “5 seconds” is short, the grand prize opening to be opened is “first”. The opening 82 is opened by the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the round game executed in the big hit game state.

  After the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is opened by the starting operation, it is determined in step S262 in FIG. 23 that the remaining ball count value is “0”, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus Based on the determination that there is no game ball inside 66, the first error determination execution flag is set to ON in step S268. When the first error determination execution flag is on, the first error determination process in step S52 shown in FIG. 18 is executed. Thereby, even when a game ball wins a big winning opening that has been opened by the starting operation, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not there is an abnormality.

  The small hit control pattern KP7 set corresponding to the small hit type being “seventh small hit”, and the small hit control set corresponding to the small hit type being “eight small hit” In the pattern KP8, the driving timing of the sorting solenoid 108 for moving the sorting member 83 is the same, and the timing for opening the opening 82 by the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is controlled to be different. As a result, the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “66” corresponding to “the seventh small hit” and the small hit symbol “88” corresponding to “the eighth small hit”. In some cases, the timing at which a game ball can enter the first special variable winning ball device 66, and the probability that the game ball will enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, which are specific areas, are shown. It is possible to make the game different and prevent the game from becoming monotonous, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  If the predetermined time has elapsed without the remaining ball count value being “0” in step S262 shown in FIG. 23 and the game control process timer value has reached the game stop determination value in step S269, step S270 is performed. The progress of the game is stopped by repeatedly executing the abnormality notification process. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state. Further, in step S262 shown in FIG. 23, until the remaining ball count value is “0” and it is determined that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66, the specific winning in step S263 is performed. The determination process is not executed, and the value of the special symbol process flag is not updated in steps S531 and S533 shown in FIG. Also by this, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state. In steps S204 and S207 shown in FIG. 20, with reference to the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. 7, whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the big hit determination value data or the small hit determination value data. A determination is made whether or not. As a result, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that become the specific area at a rate lower than the rate of the small hit game state, It is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the game unexpected.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been made assuming that the small hit type is determined as one of “first small hit” to “eight small hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. At least a combination of “first small hit” and “second small hit”, a combination of “third small hit” and “fourth small hit”, and “fifth small hit” ”And“ sixth small hit ”, any combination that can be determined as the small hit type included in any one of the combinations.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in response to the small hit type being any one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, the first hit is made until the predetermined period elapses in the small hit gaming state. A first distribution that makes it easier for a game ball to enter a specific area including the specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and also makes it easier for a player to enter the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player. The distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are driven by the operation pattern and the first rotation pattern, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, the first distribution operation pattern and the first rotation pattern are changed to the second pattern. It has been described that the switching operation pattern is switched to the second rotation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the small hit game state, it is difficult for a game ball to enter either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 that is a specific area until a predetermined period elapses. At the same time, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 is performed by the second sorting action pattern and the second turning pattern that make it difficult for the game ball to enter the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player. After the predetermined period has elapsed, the second sorting operation pattern or the second rotation pattern may be switched to the first sorting operation pattern or the first rotation pattern.

  The first distribution operation pattern and the second distribution operation pattern include the first specific entry 89 and the second specific approach in the first distribution operation pattern as compared with the second distribution operation pattern. Any operation pattern that allows a game ball to easily win a specific area including the mouth 91 may be used. For example, in the above embodiment, when the variable display result in the special figure game is the small hit symbol “11” corresponding to the first small hit, or the small hit symbol “55” corresponding to the second small hit. In this case, as the first distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined first distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. After that, the driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 for a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is performed until the predetermined time elapses. It was described as being repeated. On the other hand, as the first distribution operation pattern, for example, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) or a time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined time. Thus, all the game balls may be distributed to the second area 88 within the predetermined time.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, as the second distribution operation pattern switched from the first distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds). After the game balls are distributed to the first area 85, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven for the second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) to distribute the game balls to the second area 88. As explained. On the other hand, as the second distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 may always be stopped and all the game balls may be distributed to the first area 85.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is any one of “1 round”, “3 rounds”, and “5 rounds”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is set to “10 rounds”, compared to the first specific entrance 89. The second specific entrance 91 has been described as being more likely to be a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the maximum number of round games can be determined as when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91. It may be a thing. Further, even when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the maximum number of round games may be determined from a plurality of types. In this case, the maximum number of round games to be determined may be different depending on whether the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. The maximum number of continuations of possible round games may be the same, and the ratio determined for each maximum continuation number may be different.

  For example, when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is set to “2 rounds”, “ When the game ball enters the second specific entrance 89 while the game ball is determined to be “5 rounds” or “8 rounds”, the numerical data or the random value indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the number of rounds Based on numerical data indicating a random number value different from MR4, the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state may be determined as either “8 rounds” or “14 rounds”. In this case, the proportion of the round that is advantageous to the player is higher when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 than when the game ball enters the first specific entrance 89.

  In the above-described embodiment, a start operation is performed in which the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in a predetermined starting manner. In a round game performed in the big hit game state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated so that the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode. In the above description, the opening state of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 in a specific manner advantageous to the player. In other words, a game is played by driving a game ball into the game area 41, and a first state in which the game ball is easily received and is advantageous for the player, and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to receive and disadvantageous for the player. The first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 that change to the closed state, and the game ball is placed in the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b that are the start area provided in the game area 41. , The opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to control the opening 82 to be opened in a predetermined starting manner, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is controlled. In the round game in the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the inside has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that are the specific area. The opening / closing piece 81 of the variable winning ball device 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode, or the second special variable winning ball device 48. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described in which the opening serving as the second grand prize opening is opened in a specific manner advantageous to the player by the opening / closing plate 49. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is not configured to be able to open two large winning openings, it is possible to open one large winning opening in a starting manner or a specific manner. It may be configured to be possible.

  For example, a game is played by driving a game ball into the game area 41, and a first state in which the game ball is easy to accept and advantageous to the player is an open state and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to accept and disadvantageous to the player The first special variable winning ball device 66 that changes to the closed state is a game ball that has entered the starting opening 58a or the starting winning device 58b that is the starting region provided in the gaming region 41, A game that enters the inside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 by controlling the starting operation of turning the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to open the opening 82 in a predetermined starting manner. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, it is possible to continue multiple round games that can be continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached. Even in this case, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than in the starting manner, and continues continuously Until the number of times is reached, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 during the round game have entered the specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. Thus, it may be a gaming machine that can shift to the next round game. In this case, the control for opening the opening 82 for the first time as the starting mode is performed until the first number of times is reached, while the opening 82 is set to the second time longer than the first time as the specific mode. The control may be performed so that the opening 82 is in an open state, or as a specific mode, the opening 82 may be controlled to be in an open state until reaching a second number greater than the first number. The opening part 82 which becomes a big winning opening may be controlled to be in an open state in a combination mode.

  In a gaming machine in which such control is performed, the game ball has entered the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b as the start area without performing the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44b. Corresponding to the above, a starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened in a starting manner. Alternatively, the start operation is performed in response to the variable display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44b being “small hit”, while the big hit gaming state in response to “big hit” The opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in a specific manner regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. A round game to be in a state may be performed. Furthermore, regardless of whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit” based on the game ball entering the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b serving as the start area, the first A starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened in a starting manner.

  When controlling the starting operation, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value similar to the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type in the above-described embodiment is extracted, and the above-described implementation is performed based on the extracted random value. A process for determining a control pattern similar to the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP8 in the above embodiment is performed by referring to a determination table similar to the small hit type determination table 211 in the embodiment, and the determined control Depending on the pattern, the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 may be driven. Thereby, based on the fact that the game ball has entered the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b that becomes the start region, a starting operation is performed to open the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the starting mode. Correspondingly, it is possible to provide a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which the game ball is difficult to enter. Can improve the fun of gaming. When it is determined that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, the drive operation of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 is stopped. By doing so, the power consumption may be reduced. Furthermore, when executing a round game in the big hit gaming state, for example, by extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value, referring to a predetermined round control determination table based on the extracted random value, etc. Of the multiple round games executed in the big hit game state, the upper limit of the time during which at least one round game can be executed is determined as one of a plurality of types, thereby being executed in the big hit game state You may be able to improve the interest of the game by changing the round game. In addition, in each round game executed in the jackpot game state, for example, the jackpot control pattern in the above embodiment corresponding to the jackpot type, the number of round games executed, or numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value, etc. Big hit gaming state by selecting one of a plurality of control patterns similar to KP1 to KP8 and changing the driving operation mode of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 according to the selected control pattern However, a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which it is difficult to enter are provided, or a game ball is included in a plurality of round games. Makes it easier for a player to enter a specific area, and to move to the next round game. By providing a row hard round game, it may be able to be imparted to change the game to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  Alternatively, in the round game performed in the big hit game state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening, or the second Depending on the process up to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, the opening which becomes the second big winning opening may be made different depending on the opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball apparatus. For example, in the jackpot game state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game became the “big hit” as the specific display result, in any of the round games that can be continued until the maximum number of times of continuation is reached (2) Control may be performed so that the opening serving as the second prize winning opening is opened in a specific manner by the opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 48. At this time, it may be possible to shift to the next round game until the maximum number of times of continuation is reached, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the opening serving as the second grand prize opening. Alternatively, based on the fact that the third specific ball detector 51 and the third count switch 52 have detected a game ball during a round game, it may be possible to shift to the next round game. On the other hand, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the “small hit” as the predetermined display result, it enters the inside of the first special variable winning device 66 from the opening 82 opened in the starting operation. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the played game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, in any of a plurality of round games that can be continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached Alternatively, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be rotated to control the opening 82 in an open state in a specific manner. At this time, the game area that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 during each round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached includes the specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. It is only necessary to be able to shift to the next round game based on entering the game.

  Then, when a start operation based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit” is performed, for example, a random number value similar to the random number value MR3 for determining the small hit type in the above embodiment is used. The numerical data shown is extracted, and by referring to a determination table similar to the small hit type determination table 211 in the above embodiment based on the extracted random value, the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP8 in the above embodiment are used. A process for determining a control pattern similar to the above may be executed, and the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 may be driven according to the determined control pattern. This corresponds to the start operation of opening the opening of the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the start mode based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. Thus, it is possible to provide a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which the game ball is difficult to enter. Can be improved. When it is determined that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, the drive operation of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 is stopped. By doing so, the power consumption may be reduced. Furthermore, the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, which are specific areas, or that the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”. When a round game is executed, for example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is extracted and executed in a big hit game state by referring to a predetermined round control determination table based on the extracted random value. By changing the upper limit of the time during which at least one round game can be executed among multiple round games to be executed to any of a plurality of types, the round game executed in the big hit game state is changed. Thus, it may be possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, for example, the type of jackpot or execution of the round game Corresponding to the number of times or numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value, one of a plurality of types of control patterns similar to the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP8 in the above embodiment is selected, and the selected control is selected. Even in the big hit gaming state, for example, by changing the driving operation mode of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 according to the pattern, a game ball is placed in a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. Establish a period during which it is easy to enter and a period during which it is difficult to enter. By providing a round game that easily shifts to a technique and a round game that makes it difficult for a game ball to enter a specific area and difficult to move to the next round game, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by changing the game. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated by responding to the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. It has been described that the starting operation is performed to open the state in a predetermined starting manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result in the special game is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b which is the start area provided in the game area 41. Regardless of whether or not “small hit” has been reached, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to perform the starting operation to open the opening 82 in a predetermined starting manner. May be. In this case, the variable symbol display itself in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44b may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined in step S204 shown in FIG. 20 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data, and the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” as the specific display result. Based on this, it has been described that the specific display result is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols in step S206. Further, in step S207 shown in FIG. 20, it is determined that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data and the variable display result is set to “small hit” as the predetermined display result. Based on the above description, it is assumed that the predetermined display result is determined from a plurality of types of small hit symbols in step S209. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and the determination of the specific display result or the predetermined display result are performed simultaneously. There may be. As a specific example, in addition to each big hit type such as “first big hit” and “second big hit”, one kind of disorder is also given for each big hit type such as “first small hit” to “eighth small hit”. A display result determination table including setting data (determination data) to which numerical values (random numbers for display result determination) are assigned is prepared. Then, in the start winning process in step S102 shown in FIG. 19, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display result is extracted and stored in the special figure holding storage unit 161. In this case, in step 202 of FIG. 20, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display result is read from the special figure storage unit 161, and the display result determination table is referred to instead of the processing of steps S204 to S209. The variable display result in the special game can be determined as one of a plurality of types of big hit symbols and small hit symbols.

  In the above embodiment, when each round game in the big hit gaming state ends, the first specific ball detection flag is turned on in step S614 shown in FIG. 31, or the second specific ball detection is performed in step S615. On the condition that the flag is on, or the second grand prize winning count value is larger than “0” in step S619, the processing of steps S617 and S618 is executed to enter the next round game. It was explained that it can be migrated. In other words, in the big hit game state, regardless of the number of executions of the round game, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the round game enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. It is possible to shift to the next round game on condition that the game ball has entered or the game ball has entered the opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first round game in the big hit gaming state, whether or not the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, or the second Regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the opening of the special variable winning ball device 48, it may be possible to shift to the next round game. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent round games in the big hit gaming state, a game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, or the opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48 You may enable it to shift to the next round game on condition that a game ball has entered the part. In this way, in the big hit game state, the conditions for shifting to the next round game may be varied according to the number of round games executed. In this case, the detection of the game ball by the first specific ball detector 121a, the second specific ball detector 121b, or the third specific ball detector 51 is invalid according to the number of round games executed in the big hit game state. Or it will be switched to effective.

  In the above embodiment, the first error determination execution flag and the second error determination execution flag are provided. When the first error determination execution flag is on in step S51 shown in FIG. The process of step S52 is executed, and when the second error determination execution flag is on in step S53, the process of step S54 is executed as the second error determination process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined whether the gaming state is the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state based on the value of the special symbol process flag, and the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state is determined. When the gaming state is other than the above, the presence or absence of an error may be determined in accordance with whether or not a gaming ball is detected by the first count switch 106 or the third count switch 52. In this case, for example, instead of the process of step S51 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is “3” or more. At this time, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than “3”, the process proceeds to step S52, and it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state. If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is off in step S52, the process proceeds to step S54 to determine whether or not the detection signal from the third count switch 52 is on. You just have to do it.

  If such a process is executed, there is no need to provide a special flag for executing an error determination process such as a first error determination execution flag or a second error determination execution flag. The capacity of stored data can be reduced and the burden of determination processing can be reduced. On the other hand, if the first error determination process and the second error determination process are executed based on the first error determination execution flag and the second error determination execution flag as in the above embodiment, the small hit gaming state and the big hit Even when one of the first grand prize port and the second grand prize port is controlled to be open in the gaming state, the first error determination process is performed in correspondence with the other big prize port held in the closed state. And the second error determination process is executed. As a result, during the period when one of the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening is in an open state, a prize ball is obtained by causing the game ball to enter the other big prize opening in the closed state. Cheating can be prevented with certainty.

  In the above embodiment, the first grand prize port counter and the second grand prize port counter are provided separately, and the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 106 is counted by the first grand prize port counter, The description has been made assuming that the number of game balls detected by the third count switch 52 is counted by the second grand prize winning counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 106 and the number of game balls detected by the third count switch 52 are counted by a common big prize counter. You may do it. Thereby, the capacity of the stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is counted by the remaining ball number counter. In place of the remaining ball counter, a discharge ball counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the discharge ball detector 122 is provided, and the difference from the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening is “0”. Whether or not there is a game ball remaining in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be determined based on whether or not the game ball remains. In this case, for example, the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 24 is not executed, and instead of the process of step S513, when the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is on in step S512, the discharge ball counter 1 is added to the discharge ball count value which is the count value. Then, instead of the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the difference between the first big prize opening count value and the discharged ball count value is “0”. At this time, if the difference is “0”, the process proceeds to step S263, and if the difference is other than “0”, the process proceeds to step S269. When the process of step S267 shown in FIG. 23 is executed, when the process of step S600 shown in FIG. 30 is executed, or when the process of step S613 shown in FIG. 31 is executed, the discharge ball counter is initialized. To clear the discharge ball count value.

  In the small hit gaming state, the remaining ball count value may be updated, but the first big prize opening count value may not be updated. For example, in the process at the time of entering the first grand prize opening executed in step S252 shown in FIG. 22, the process of step S502 shown in FIG. 24 is not executed, and the process of step S267 shown in FIG. You may do it. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the small hit gaming state.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state, the first big prize opening count value may be updated while the remaining ball count value may not be updated. For example, in the process at the time of entering the first grand prize opening executed in step S548 shown in FIG. 28, the processes in steps S503, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. 24 may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the big hit gaming state.

  Alternatively, a common game ball counter may be provided in place of the first grand prize port counter, the second big prize port counter, and the remaining ball number counter. In this case, for example, in the first big winning opening entry processing executed in step S252 shown in FIG. 22 when in the small hit gaming state, instead of the processing in steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. A process of adding 1 to the game ball count value which is the count value at is executed. Further, instead of the process of step S513 shown in FIG. 24, a process of subtracting 1 from the count value in the game ball counter is executed. Then, instead of the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 23, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value is “0” is executed. If the game ball count value is “0”, the process of step S263 is performed. If it is other than “0”, the process proceeds to step S269. In addition, in the first big prize opening approach process executed in step S548 shown in FIG. 28, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed instead of the processes in steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. The At this time, the processes of steps S512 and S513 may not be executed. Then, in place of the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 28, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value has reached the release end determination value is executed. If it has not reached the release end determination value, the process of step S556 is performed. If YES in step S5, the flow advances to step S557. Furthermore, in place of the process of step S572 shown in FIG. 29, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed, and in place of the process of step S573, has the game ball count value reached the release end determination value? Processing to determine whether or not is executed. At this time, if the release end determination value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S574, and if it has reached, the process proceeds to step S575. In this way, instead of the three counters such as the first grand prize winning counter, the second big winning prize counter, and the remaining ball counter, one common counter is used, so that the stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be stored. The capacity can be reduced, and the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special opening is designated as “second” as the second winning opening that is opened in a round game having a long upper limit for controlling the big winning opening to the open state such as “29 seconds”. While the opening is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 of the variable winning ball device 48, the upper limit of the time for controlling the grand prize opening such as “1.5 seconds” or “5 seconds” to be in the open state In the above description, it is assumed that the first prize opening is opened by the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, with the first prize opening being opened in a short round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening / closing piece of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is designated as “first” as the large winning opening that is opened even in a round game having a long upper limit of time for controlling the winning opening in the open state. A round game may be provided in which the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is opened by 81. In this way, when controlling the first grand prize opening in a round game having a long upper limit for controlling the grand prize opening to the open state, the first big prize opening is continued until the round game is finished. The first big prize opening may be alternately opened and closed every time a predetermined time (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses until the round game ends. It may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 changes the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening from the closed state to the closed state and then changes again to the closed state. And the operation unit until the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is changed from the closed state to the closed state after the opening portion serving as the second big prize opening is changed to the closed state. As one round game, the round count value set to the count initial value “1” in step S282 shown in FIG. 26 is incremented by 1 each time the process of step S617 shown in FIG. 31 is executed. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the small hit game state, a starting operation is performed in which the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the open state, which is the first large winning opening. Correspondingly, 1 may be added to the round count value. For example, if the small hit flag is ON in step S227 shown in FIG. 21, after setting the count initial value “1” in the round number counter, the first specific ball detection flag in step S521 shown in FIG. 1 is added to the round number count value corresponding to the fact that the second specific sphere detection flag is on in step S526. When the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific area after having entered the small hit game state, the process of step S282 shown in FIG. 26 may not be executed. And, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state after becoming the small hit gaming state, the value obtained by adding 1 to the maximum number of continuations (upper limit number) of round games in the big hit gaming state in the above embodiment is actually It will be handled as the maximum number of round games in control.

  Thus, since the round count value is incremented by 1 in response to the start operation being performed in the small hit gaming state, the number of round games that can be continued in the big hit gaming state is the maximum number of continuous times. Is less than the number of times determined as. For example, when the maximum number of continuations is determined to be “10 rounds”, the round count value is “10” corresponding to the fact that the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state has reached “9”. Therefore, when the ninth round game is completed, it is determined in the process of step S595 shown in FIG. 30 that the round number count value has reached the maximum round value, and the next round game can be shifted to. The big hit gaming state will end without.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various presentation operations including the presentation image display operation in the display area 80 of the presentation display device 44 b, etc. depart from the spirit of the invention Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a figure which expands and shows a 2nd area | region. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random value used by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit type determination table and a small hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round number determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hits control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hits control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening error determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of a 1st big winning opening entrance. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 1st big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 2nd big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a round continuation condition determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for opening and closing pieces and the solenoid for distribution. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for distribution, and a motor. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for distribution, and a motor. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for distribution, and a motor. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for distribution, and a motor. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for opening and closing pieces and the solenoid for distribution. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for opening and closing pieces and the solenoid for distribution.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 41 ... Game area 44a ... Special symbol display device 44b ... Production display device 48 ... Second special variable winning ball device 56, 60 ... Start opening switch 58a ... Start winning port 58b ... Start winning device 66 ... First Special variable winning ball device 79 ... Rotating body 82 ... Opening 83 ... Sorting member 89 ... First specific entrance 91 ... Second specific entrance 95 ... Switch relay board 106 ... First count switch 108 ... Sorting solenoid 112 ... CPU
121a: first specific sphere detector 121b: second specific sphere detector 122: discharged ball detector 127: motor

Claims (10)

Based on the detection of the game medium in the start area provided in the game area and the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, it is advantageous for the player in the predetermined start mode A variable winning device that performs a starting operation for changing to a first state and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a game medium that has entered a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device is detected. In response to the fact that the specific detection means has detected a game medium that has entered the variable prize-winning device from the big prize opening that has been in the first state by the starting operation. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to
A movable member that is provided in the variable winning device and operates to be able to guide the game medium that has entered the variable winning device to the specific area;
Movable member control means for controlling the operation of the movable member;
An entry detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the variable winning device;
A discharge detecting means for detecting game media discharged from the variable winning device;
Medium presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not there is a game medium in the variable winning device based on detection by the entry detecting means and detection by the discharge detecting means ;
Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable;
In order to determine the display result of the variable display when it is determined by the medium presence / absence determining means that there is a game medium in the variable winning device and the game detecting medium is detected by the start detection means, but variable display cannot be started. Holding storage means for storing the holding information of;
Specific display result determination means for determining whether or not to use the variable display display result as the specific display result using the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
A predetermined display result determining means for determining whether or not to make the display result of the variable display a predetermined display result only when the specific display result determining means determines that the specific display result is not set;
Variable display control means for performing control for starting the variable display and deriving a display result based on the determination results of the specific display result determination means and the predetermined display result determination means;
After the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, comprising a specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state regardless of whether or not a game medium has entered the specific area,
The movable member control means includes
Based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, the movable member is operated in the first operation pattern in which the game medium easily enters the specific area until the predetermined time elapses, and the predetermined time A start-up operation control means for operating the movable member in a second operation pattern in which the game medium is unlikely to enter the specific area after elapse;
Based on the game medium within the variable winning device is judged not to exist by the medium presence determining means, seen including a movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member,
The start operation control means includes start control means for executing the start operation based on the display result of the variable display being the predetermined display result,
The variable display control means starts the variable display based on the fact that after the start operation is executed, the medium existence determination means determines that there is no gaming medium in the variable winning device.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Based on the detection of the game medium in the start area provided in the game area and the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, it is advantageous for the player in the predetermined start mode A variable winning device that performs a starting operation for changing to a first state and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a game medium that has entered a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device is detected. In response to the fact that the specific detection means has detected a game medium that has entered the variable prize-winning device from the big prize opening that has been in the first state by the starting operation. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to
A movable member that is provided in the variable winning device and operates to be able to guide the game medium that has entered the variable winning device to the specific area;
Movable member control means for controlling the operation of the movable member;
An entry detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the variable winning device;
A discharge detecting means for detecting game media discharged from the variable winning device;
Medium presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not there is a game medium in the variable winning device based on detection by the entry detecting means and detection by the discharge detecting means ;
Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable;
In order to determine the display result of the variable display when it is determined by the medium presence / absence determining means that there is a game medium in the variable winning device and the game detecting medium is detected by the start detection means, but variable display cannot be started. Holding storage means for storing the holding information of;
Specific display result determination means for determining whether or not to use the variable display display result as the specific display result using the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
A predetermined display result determining means for determining whether or not to make the display result of the variable display a predetermined display result only when the specific display result determining means determines that the specific display result is not set;
Variable display control means for performing control for starting the variable display and deriving a display result based on the determination results of the specific display result determination means and the predetermined display result determination means;
After the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, comprising a specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state regardless of whether or not a game medium has entered the specific area,
The movable member control means includes
Based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, the movable member is operated in a second operation pattern in which the game medium is unlikely to enter the specific area until a predetermined time elapses, and the predetermined time A start-up operation control means for operating the movable member in a first operation pattern that allows the game medium to easily enter the specific area after elapse;
Based on the game medium within the variable winning device is judged not to exist by the medium presence determining means, seen including a movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member,
The start operation control means includes start control means for executing the start operation based on the display result of the variable display being the predetermined display result,
The variable display control means starts the variable display based on the fact that after the start operation is executed, the medium existence determination means determines that there is no gaming medium in the variable winning device.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The movable member control means operates the movable member by a solenoid.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The movable member is a rotatable guide member,
The start-up operation control means rotates the guide member in a predetermined direction in the first operation pattern, and rotates the guide member in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction in the second operation pattern.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The movable member control means includes control time determining means for determining the predetermined time as one of a plurality of predetermined types.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The predetermined display result determining means determines the predetermined display result as one of a plurality of predetermined types,
The starting operation control means, so as to vary the predetermined time according to a predetermined display results determined by said predetermined display result determining means includes a movable member operation setting means for setting the operation of the movable member,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The specific display result determining means determines the one of a plurality of types of predetermined said specific display result,
The specific gaming state control means includes
In the specific game state, a round game that can be controlled from the second state to the first state after the variable winning device is changed from the second state to the first state in a specific mode different from the start mode is set to a predetermined maximum Round control means for allowing continuation up to the number of continuations, and enabling transition to the next round game after the end of the round game, based on detection of the game medium by the specific detection means during the round game;
In accordance with the specific display result determined by the specific display result determining means, the upper limit of the time during which the round game can be executed is varied for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached. Specific control execution means for executing control of the specific gaming state,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that: The predetermined display result determining means determines the predetermined display result as one of a plurality of predetermined types,
The specific gaming state control means includes
In the specific game state, a round game that can be controlled from the second state to the first state after the variable winning device is changed from the second state to the first state in a specific mode different from the start mode is set to a predetermined maximum Round control means for allowing continuation up to the number of continuations, and enabling transition to the next round game after the end of the round game, based on detection of the game medium by the specific detection means during the round game;
In accordance with the predetermined display result determined by the predetermined display result determination means, for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached, the upper limit of the time during which the round game can be executed is varied. Predetermined control execution means for executing control of the specific gaming state,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that: A variable winning device different from the variable winning device that can change to the first state in the specific gaming state;
The specific gaming state control means includes
In the specific game state, a round game that can be controlled from the second state to the first state after changing either the variable prize device or the variable prize device in the predetermined specific mode. Can be continued up to a predetermined maximum number of times, and at least when the round game for controlling the variable prize apparatus from the second state to the first state and then controlling to the second state is executed, Round control means for allowing transition to the next round game after the end of the round game, based on the fact that the game medium is detected by the specific detection means during the round game;
Round game time determination means for determining an upper limit of a time during which the round game can be executed for any one of a plurality of types for the at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached in the specific game state;
In a round game with a long upper limit of execution time determined by the round game time determining means, the variable winning device is changed to the first state in a round game with a long upper limit of execution time, while in a round game with a short upper limit of execution time, the variable prize device is A winning opening state control means for changing to the first state,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Whether or not the entry of the game medium has been detected by the entry detection means in a determination period other than a period from when the start operation is finished until a predetermined effective detection time elapses and a period in which the specific gaming state is controlled Corresponding to the abnormality determination means for determining the presence or absence of abnormality,
Corresponding to controlling the variable winning device to the first state by the starting operation, the game medium is detected by the entry detecting means, and then the medium is determined in the variable winning device by the medium presence / absence determining means. A determination execution means for executing a determination by the abnormality determination means based on the determination that it does not exist;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

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