JP4734039B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a first variable winning ball device and a second variable winning ball device, and in which one of the variable winning ball devices is opened during a special game.

Conventionally, as a pachinko machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine called “blade mono” or “hikoki type” is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). This pachinko machine is provided with a variable winning ball apparatus having a pair of opening and closing blades (opening and closing blades) that perform opening and closing operations. When the game ball wins the start winning opening, an auxiliary game in which the opening and closing blades open and close is generated. In this auxiliary game, for example, the opening and closing blades are opened and closed once or twice, and when the opening and closing blades are opened, the game balls easily flow into the winning device. Then, if the game ball flows into the variable winning ball device during the auxiliary game and the game ball wins a special winning port (V winning port) in the variable winning ball device, a special opportunity that allows a large number of gaming balls to be obtained. Game is to be born. In the special game, a round game is performed in which one round is performed until the opening and closing blades open and close a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls flow into the variable winning ball device. It is like that. During the round game, when a game ball wins a predetermined continuation condition, that is, a special winning opening, the round game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum upper limit number (for example, 15 times). Yes.
JP 2004-321619 A

  By the way, the pachinko machine described above has the design of a variable winning ball device for each model (for example, the shape or size of an opening / closing blade, the shape of a sorting device (a character) that distributes an incoming game ball (character, etc.)). Change and differentiate. However, this type of pachinko machine has been getting bored by players in recent years because the basic gameability (game flow) cannot be substituted. On the other hand, this type of pachinko machine is different from the pachinko machine where the game proceeds mainly from the lottery result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) called “Digipachi”. Since a special game is generated by winning the ball, the number of game balls that can be acquired also changes depending on the skill of the player (such as the timing of game ball launch). For this reason, this type of pachinko machine changes the development of the game depending on the movement of the game ball launched on the game board (whether the game ball wins the prize opening), and the game ball launched on the game board It has the fun of being able to enjoy the movement purely. Therefore, in this kind of pachinko machine, it is desired to further improve the interest by giving new gameability while inheriting conventional gameplay.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to provide a new game and improve the interest while making the player enjoy the movement of the game ball launched on the game board. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a first variable winning ball apparatus having a first opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation, and triggered by detection of a game ball by a start winning detection means. The first opening / closing member opens to shift to an auxiliary game for opening the first variable winning ball device, and a specific winning detection means provided in the winning space of the first variable winning ball device is a game. In a gaming machine that makes a transition to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the auxiliary game by detecting a ball, the game machine is provided separately from the first variable winning ball device and has a second opening / closing member. The second variable winning ball apparatus that is opened only by the opening operation of the second opening / closing member only during the special game, and a plurality of round games constituting the special game, the first variable winning ball apparatus To release the first The first variable winning ball device and the second variable winning ball device are controlled to be opened so that the first variable winning ball device and the second variable winning ball device are opened in the second state where the second variable winning ball device is opened. When a round game is performed in the state of the above, after the start of the round game, the transition to the next round game is made on condition that the game ball is detected by the specific winning detection means by the time the round end condition is satisfied. When the round game is performed in the second state, the round control means for shifting to the next round game when the round end condition is satisfied after the start of the round game, and the round based on the lottery result of the internal lottery Effect means for performing a lottery effect for notifying whether the game is performed in the first state or the second state, and the effect means is a specific effect performed in the first state. The lottery effect is performed when a predetermined lottery effect condition is established during the und game, and the round control means performs the round game when the result of the lottery effect is the second state, After the end of the specific round game, the next round game is performed in the second state, and the inflow ball measuring means for measuring the number of game balls flowing into the first variable winning ball device, Either a discharge ball measuring means for measuring the number of game balls discharged from the variable winning ball apparatus, or a period from when a game ball is detected by the start winning detection means until the first opening / closing member opens. The start winning control means for invalidating the transition to the auxiliary game triggered by the detection of a new game ball by the start winning detection means from the time point, and the number of times the start winning detection means has detected a game ball is suspended Number of times When the hold storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit value and the invalidation control by the start winning control means are released, the auxiliary storage game is shifted to the auxiliary game when the hold number is stored in the hold storage means. State control means, opening / closing determination means for determining whether or not to open the first opening / closing member in accordance with the transition to the auxiliary game, and the determination result of the opening / closing determination means is derived during the auxiliary game Game display means for performing a variable display game, wherein the state control means derives a hit display result indicating that the determination result of the open / close determination means is positive in the variable display game during the auxiliary game. When the variable display game ends, the first opening / closing member is opened, and the determination result of the opening / closing determination means is negative in the variable display game. When the display result is derived, after the end of the variable display game, the auxiliary game is ended without opening the first opening / closing member, and the start winning control means is configured to display the variable display during the auxiliary game. When the winning display result is derived in the game and the auxiliary game is finished without the game ball flowing into the first variable winning ball device, the winning display result is derived in the variable display game and the inflow ball. Either when the number of game balls measured by the measuring means coincides with the number of game balls measured by the discharged ball measuring means, or when the auxiliary display is ended after the display result of the deviation display is derived in the variable display game The gist is to cancel the invalid control .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the effect means performs a first lottery effect at the time when the special game is generated, and the lottery during the specific round game. When the production condition is satisfied, the lottery production is performed again, and the round control means causes the round game to be performed in accordance with the result of the first lottery production after the occurrence of the special game, and then the lottery. The gist is that when the performance is performed again, the round game is performed in accordance with the result of the lottery performance.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the round control means performs a round game in which the result of the lottery effect performed again by the effect means is the first state. In the case where the next round game is performed in the first state after the specific round game is finished, and the result of the lottery effect is the round game in the second state, the specific round The gist is that the next round game is performed in the second state after the game ends.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the effect means is such that the round game in the first state is continuously performed a plurality of times. The gist of performing the lottery effect is triggered by the fact that the lottery effect condition is satisfied during the specific round game that reaches a plurality of times.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, each round game corresponding to a predetermined upper limit number of times is designated as the first state or the second state. A storage means for storing a plurality of round patterns that determine in which state a game ball is detected, and a game ball is detected by the start winning detection means, or a game ball is detected by the specific winning detection means during the auxiliary game Triggered by the fact that a round pattern is detected, pattern selection means for selecting one round pattern from the plurality of round patterns, and the round control means is configured to select each round based on the round pattern selected by the pattern selection means. The opening / closing control in the game is executed, and the effect unit is configured to display the specific round game in the round pattern selected by the pattern selection unit. , And the gist to carry out the drawing effect in response to said drawing effect condition in the specific round game is satisfied.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the lottery effect condition is during the specific round game performed in the first state. The gist is that a game ball is detected by the specific winning detection means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a new game property can be provided and an interest improvement can be aimed at, making a player enjoy the motion of the game ball launched by the game board.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in one type of pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 and a top ball tray 15 each having a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine in a see-through manner are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a laterally open state. . On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashes) or turned off to perform a light emission effect based on the light emission decoration is disposed. Below the outer frame 11 (lower part of the pachinko machine 10), a speaker 17 is provided that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs sound effects based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In addition, a first big prize opening device 20 as a first variable winning ball device is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. At the lower part of the first big prize opening device 20, start winning prize ports 21 and 22 are arranged. Behind each of the start winning ports 21, 22, there are provided start winning port switches SW1, SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the winning game ball B. Further, a second variable having a large prize opening door 23a as a second opening / closing member that opens and closes by actuation of an actuator (solenoid SL2 (shown in FIG. 3)) is provided between the start winning openings 21 and 22. A second big prize opening device 23 as a winning ball device is provided. In addition, a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball B is provided in the back of the second big prize opening device 23. When the game ball B is detected by the count switch SW3, the number of game balls B flowing into the second big prize opening device 23 is counted and a predetermined number ( For example, 13 prize balls are paid out.

  In addition, the decoration lamp 16 disposed on the right side of the game area 13a of the game board 13 notifies the number of reserved start balls stored in the machine (RAM 50c) (hereinafter referred to as the reserved storage number K). On hold indicators H1, H2, H3, H4 (LED lamps) are provided. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the reserved storage number K is set to “4”, and a maximum of four game balls are stored as start-up hold balls. For this reason, the decoration lamp 16 is provided with four hold indicators H1 to H4, and the number of hold indicators H1 to H4 corresponding to the number of reserved memories K is turned on.

Next, the configuration of the first big prize opening device 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
The first big prize opening device 20 includes an attachment substrate 24 for attaching the first big prize opening device 20 to the game board 13. A housing 26 that forms a winning space 25 of the first big prize opening device 20 is attached to the mounting substrate 24. The housing 26 is provided with an upper ball receiving plate 27, a middle ball receiving plate 28 and a lower ball receiving plate 29. The casing 26 is equipped with various actuators (solenoid SL1) that serve as drive sources for various movable devices disposed in the first big prize opening device 20 (shown in FIG. 3).

  Opening and closing blades 30 and 31 as a pair of left and right first opening and closing members are attached to the left and right sides of the upper ball receiving plate 27. The opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened / closed (opening and closing) by a solenoid SL1. The opening operation of the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 is an operation that can take an open state (shown by a solid line in FIG. 2) from a closed state (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). The apparatus 20 is opened, and the game ball B launched on the game board 13 can enter the first big prize opening device 20. The closing operation of the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state. By this closing operation, the first big prize opening device 20 is closed, and the game ball B becomes the first big prize opening. It becomes impossible to flow into the device 20. Therefore, when the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are operated so as to be able to take a closed state → open state → closed state, one opening / closing operation is performed.

  Further, the upper ball receiving plate 27 is provided with count switches SW4 and SW5 for detecting the game ball B flowing into the first big prize opening device 20. When the game ball B is detected by the count switches SW4 and SW5, the number of game balls B that have flowed into the first big prize opening device 20 is counted, and a predetermined amount for the inflow of one game ball B is determined. A number (for example, 10) prize balls are paid out. A display device 32 that performs a predetermined display effect is provided above the upper ball receiving plate 27.

  Further, the middle ball receiving plate 28 receives the game ball B which has been detected by the count switches SW4 and SW5 and has dropped, and guides the game ball B toward the rear of the first big prize opening device 20. ing. The lower ball receiving plate 29 receives the game ball B guided by the middle ball receiving plate 28 and guides the game ball B toward the front of the first big prize opening device 20. In front of the lower ball receiving plate 29, a special winning opening 40 and a normal winning opening 41 are provided. The special winning opening 40 is arranged in the approximate center of the normal winning opening 41, and is provided in a guide member 40a having a passage shape so that the winning game ball B can be guided to the rear of the first large winning opening apparatus 20. Yes. A special winning opening switch SW6 for detecting the game ball B that has won the special winning opening 40 is provided behind the guide member 40a (shown in FIG. 3). Further, the normal winning opening 41 is provided with normal winning opening switches SW7 and SW8 for detecting the game ball B won in the normal winning opening 41 (shown in FIGS. 2 and 3). Furthermore, various movable devices are provided in the winning space 25 of the first grand prize opening device 20. For example, as a movable device, a sorting device (a device that sorts the inflowing game ball B into a path that easily wins the special winning opening 40 and a path that won't easily win) 39 is provided.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball B is detected by the start winning port switches SW1, SW2 as the start winning detection means (the winning of the game ball B to the start winning ports 21, 22), Transition to auxiliary games. In the auxiliary game, a symbol variation game (variable display game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied on the display device 32 to derive (display) one symbol. In the present embodiment, the display device 32 functions as a game display unit.

  Then, when a predetermined display result is displayed (derived) in the symbol variation game, the open / close blades 30 and 31 open and close with an open pattern (operation pattern) corresponding to the display result, and the first grand prize is won. The mouth device 20 is opened. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game, one type of symbols among the four types of symbols [0] [1] [2] [7] is displayed.

  In addition, when the game ball B that has flowed into the first big prize opening device 20 during the auxiliary game wins the special prize opening 40 and is detected by the special prize opening switch SW6 as the specific prize detection means, the big hit game (special (Gaming). The big hit game is made up of a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times) of the cycle game (round game), and gives a player a chance to win a large number of prize balls.

  In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, a cycle game is performed using either the first big prize opening device 20 or the second big prize opening device 23. The cycle game performed in the first big prize opening device 20 is in the first state, and the cycle game played in the second big prize opening device 23 is in the second state. In the cycle game performed in the first state, the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times), or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls B in the first big prize opening device 20. A cycle game end condition (round end condition) is performed until a predetermined valid time (for example, 1 second) elapses from when either of winning is satisfied. In the following description, the end condition of the cycle game performed in the first state is referred to as “first cycle condition”. The valid time is a time during which the game ball B is allowed to win the special winning opening 40, and the game ball B that has flowed into the first big winning opening device 20 and detected by the count switches SW4 and SW5 is displayed. The time required to reach the special winning opening 40 is determined. The cycle game performed in the first state is a continuation condition that the game ball B wins the special winning opening 40 until the first cycle condition is satisfied, and the next game is performed when the continuation condition is satisfied. The cycle game is continuously performed.

  On the other hand, in the cycle game performed in the second state, the special prize opening door 23a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds), or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls B are stored in the second special prize opening device 23. Cycles until one of the winnings is satisfied is performed as a cycle game end condition (round end condition). In the following description, the end condition of the cycle game performed in the second state is referred to as “second cycle condition”. Then, in the cycle game performed in the second state, when the second cycle condition is satisfied, the next cycle game is continuously performed. For this reason, the cycle game performed in the second state is an advantageous cycle game compared to the cycle game performed in the first state. During the big hit game, the player aims at the first big prize opening device 20 when the cycle game is performed in the first state, and the second game when the cycle game is performed in the second state. Aiming at the big prize opening device 23 and winning the game ball B, a prize ball can be obtained.

  When the big hit game is generated, the opening effect is performed before the cycle game is started on the display device 32 (at the time when the special game is generated). In the opening effect, by deriving (displaying) identification information indicating the number of times the cycle game performed in the first state starts to the display device 32, the cycle game in the first state is performed from the number of cycle games. A lottery effect for notifying such a situation is performed. The lottery effect performed in the opening effect is the first lottery effect (first lottery effect) performed during the big hit game, and this lottery effect is hereinafter referred to as “initial lottery effect”. In the present embodiment, a lottery effect for deriving one piece of identification information from two types of pieces of identification information [1] [V] is performed. The identification information [1] indicates that the cycle game is performed in the first state from the first cycle game. The identification information [V] indicates that all the first to fifteenth cycle games are performed in the second state and the cycle game is not performed in the first state.

  In addition, a cycle effect is performed during each cycle game. In the cycle effect, the current number of cycle games (how many cycle games) is displayed on the display device 32, so that the effect of notifying which cycle game is performed is performed. Further, after the end of the cycle game, the interval effect is performed until the next cycle game starts (between the cycle games). In the interval effect, the effect of displaying and notifying the result of the lottery effect (and the re-lottery effect described later) on the display device 32 as the effect means is performed. In addition, an ending effect is performed at the end of a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, the 15th) cycle game (when the first cycle condition and the second cycle condition are satisfied).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the specific cycle game performed in the first state, the continuation condition (the game ball B wins the special winning opening 40 by the time the first cycle condition is established). It is configured to perform a lottery effect for notifying whether the next cycle game is performed in the second state or continuously in the first state, with the fact that it is established as a lottery effect condition. The specific cycle game is a cycle game that gives a chance of whether or not to promote the state of the cycle game to the second state when the lottery effect condition is satisfied during the specific cycle game.

  The lottery effect is an effect performed in an interval effect until the next cycle game is started when a continuation condition is established during a specific cycle game performed in the first state. The lottery effect performed in the interval effect is a lottery effect performed again during the big hit game, and this lottery effect is hereinafter referred to as “re-lottery effect”. If the result of the re-lottery effect is a result of performing the cycle game in the second state, the identification information [V] is substituted for the identification information ([1]) derived from the lottery effect at the opening effect. Is derived. That is, the subsequent cycle game is performed in the second state. On the other hand, when the result of the re-lottery effect is the result of performing the cycle game in the first state, the identification information [1] that is the identification information ([1]) derived from the lottery effect at the opening effect is derived. Is done. That is, the subsequent cycle game is continuously performed in the first state. The re-lottery effect is executed on the display device 32.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG.
A main control board 50 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 50 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. An effect control board 51 for controlling the display device 32, the decorative lamp 16, and the speaker 17 is mounted on the back side of the machine. Further, a payout control board 52 for controlling a payout device 53 for paying out game balls (such as prize balls) is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 51 and the payout control board 52 receive various control signals output from the main control board 50, and execute predetermined control based on the control signals.

  Hereinafter, the main control board 50 will be described in detail. The main control board 50 includes a main CPU 50a. A ROM 50b and a RAM 50c are connected to the main CPU 50a. The main CPU 50a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as the open / close determination random number, the symbol determination random number, and the pattern determination random number every predetermined cycle, and sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 50c before the update. The value of is rewritten. The open / close determination random number is a random number used when determining whether to open / close the open / close blades 30 and 31. The random number for symbol determination is a random number used when determining the display result of the symbol variation game when winning / closing determination is won. The random number for pattern determination is a random number used when determining a game pattern when a big hit game occurs.

  The main control board 50 (main CPU 50a) receives a detection signal output when the switches SW1 to SW8 detect the game ball B. Further, when the main CPU 50a detects the game ball B with each of the switches SW1 to SW5 and inputs a detection signal, each switch (SW1 to SW5) that has detected the game ball B with respect to the payout control board 52 (sub CPU 52a). A prize ball payout signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out is output in response.

  Further, the main CPU 50a outputs a control signal to the solenoid SL1 to control (open / close control) the solenoid SL1 so that the open / close blades 30 and 31 can take a predetermined operation state. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs a control signal to the solenoid SL2 to control (open / close control) the solenoid SL2 so that the special winning opening door 23a can take a predetermined operation state.

  Further, the main CPU 50a outputs a control signal to the distribution device 39, and controls the distribution device 39 so that the game ball B can perform various movements. Specifically, the main CPU 50a controls the sorting device 39 to operate during the auxiliary game and the cycle game performed in the first state. At this time, the main CPU 50a operates the sorting device 39 during the cycle game performed in the first state so that the game ball B can easily win the special winning opening 40 as compared to during the auxiliary game. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs a control signal to the hold indicators H1 to H4, and controls the hold indicators H1 to H4 so as to be able to take a predetermined light emission mode (light emission mode corresponding to the reserved storage number K). (Lighting control).

  In addition, various control programs for controlling the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the ROM 50b. In addition, the ROM 50b stores open / close determination values (“1 to 99 (all 99 different integers)” in the present embodiment). The open / close determination value is a determination value used at the time of opening / closing determination for determining whether to open / close the opening / closing blades 30 and 31, and is a value that can be taken by a random number for opening / closing determination (in this embodiment, “0 to 99 (all 100 ways). Integer)))). Note that when the open / close determination random numbers are set to 100 integers and the open / close determination values are set to 99 integers, the winning probability in the open / close determination (that is, the open / close blades 30 and 31 are determined to be opened). Probability) is set to 99/100.

  In addition, the ROM 50b includes a first symbol determination value (“1 to 7 (all seven types of integers)” in this embodiment) and a second symbol determination value (“8, 9 (total two types in this embodiment)”. ) ”), And the third symbol determination value (in this embodiment,“ 0 (all one integer) ”) is stored. The first symbol determination value is a determination value used when determining whether or not [1] is determined as the display result of the symbol variation game when the open / close determination is won. Further, the second symbol determination value is a determination value used when determining whether or not [2] is determined as the display result of the symbol variation game when the open / close determination is won. The third determination value is a determination value used when determining whether to determine [7] as the display result of the symbol variation game when the open / close determination is won. These first to third symbol determination values are determined from the values that can be taken by the symbol random numbers for symbol determination (in this embodiment, “0 to 9 (all 10 types of integers)”). If the random numbers for symbol determination are all 10 types of integers and the first symbol determination value is all 7 types of integers, [1] is displayed as the display result of the symbol variation game when the open / close determination is won. The probability of determining is set to 7/10. Further, when the second symbol determination values are all two integers, the probability of determining [2] as the display result of the symbol variation game when the open / close determination is won is set to 2/10. Further, assuming that the third symbol determination value is a whole number of integers, the probability that [7] will be determined as the display result of the symbol variation game when the open / close determination is won is set to 1/10.

  The ROM 50b also stores a first pattern determination value (in this embodiment, “0, 1 (all two integers)”) and a second pattern determination value (in this embodiment, “2, 3 (all 2 ”), the third pattern determination value (in this embodiment,“ 4, 5 (all two integers) ”), the fourth pattern determination value (in this embodiment,“ 6, 7 ”). (All two integers) ") is stored. Each of the pattern determination values is a determination value used when determining which of the game patterns Y1 to Y4 is used as the game pattern when the big hit game occurs. The first pattern determination value is a determination value used when determining the game pattern Y1 when the big hit game is started. The second pattern determination value is a determination value used when determining the game pattern Y2 when the big hit game is started. The third pattern determination value is a determination value used when determining the game pattern Y3 when the big hit game is started. The fourth pattern determination value is a determination value used when determining the game pattern Y4 when the big hit game occurs. These first to fourth pattern determination values are determined from the values that can be taken by the random numbers for pattern determination (in this embodiment, “0 to 7 (all eight integers)”). The game patterns Y1 to Y4 are distributed in the same number so that the selection ratio is the same.

  The ROM 50b includes a plurality of types of open patterns (first open pattern, second open pattern, third open pattern, and fourth open pattern) for opening and closing the open / close blades 30 and 31; A fifth opening pattern for opening and closing the winning opening door 23a is stored.

  The first opening pattern is a pattern in which the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened for 350 ms to perform one opening / closing operation. The second opening pattern is a pattern in which the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened for 350 ms and the opening and closing operation is performed twice. The third opening pattern is a pattern in which the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened for 1000 ms and the opening / closing operation is performed once. The fourth open pattern is a pattern in which the open / close blades 30 and 31 are opened for 800 ms to perform one open / close operation. Further, the fifth opening pattern is a pattern in which the grand prize opening door 23a is opened for 15000 ms and the opening / closing operation is performed once.

  The ROM 50b stores a plurality of types (four types in this embodiment) of game patterns Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). Each game pattern Y1 to Y4 is associated with one type of continuation pattern and one type of interval effect pattern. The game patterns Y1 to Y4 indicate the types of identification information derived in the initial lottery effect. For example, in the game patterns Y1, Y2, and Y3, the identification information “1” is shown as the derivation result of the initial lottery effect. In addition, identification information “V” is shown in the game pattern Y4. The continuation patterns P1 to P4 are patterns that define the continuation states of the first to fifteenth cycle games, and the interval effect patterns IN1 to IN4 are patterns that define the effect contents of the interval effect between cycle games. In the present embodiment, four types of continuation patterns P1, P2, P3, and P4 and four types of interval effect patterns IN1, IN2, IN3, and IN4 are stored in the ROM 50b. The ROM 50b of the present embodiment functions as a storage unit that stores a plurality of types (four types in the present embodiment) of game patterns.

  Hereinafter, the game patterns Y1 to Y4 stored in the ROM 50b will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The contents of the continuation patterns P1 to P4 and the interval effect patterns IN1 to IN4 associated with the game patterns Y1 to Y4 are based on the premise that the continuation condition is established in each cycle game and the game is played up to the 15th cycle game. It has been established. If the continuation condition is not satisfied in the first to fourteenth cycle games (first state), the continuation condition is not related to the contents of each pattern associated with the game patterns Y1 to Y4. The big hit game ends with the end of the cycle game that was not established. 4 and 5, the first cycle game in terms of the number of games is indicated as “R1”, the second cycle game is indicated as “R2”, and the third to 15th cycle games are indicated as “R3” to “R15”. ing. In the continuation patterns P1 to P4, “1” indicates the first state, and “2” indicates the second state. “Normal” indicates a normal effect, “Promotion” indicates a promotion effect, and “Non-promotion” indicates a non-promotion effect.

  First, the game pattern Y1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4A, the game pattern Y1 is associated with a continuation pattern P1 and an interval effect pattern IN1. The continuation pattern P1 is a pattern in which the first to fifteenth cycle games are performed in the first state.

  The interval effect pattern IN1 is a normal effect after the first, third to sixth, and eighth to fourteenth cycle games, and a non-promotion effect (re-run after the second and seventh cycle games). A lottery effect). In the present embodiment, three types of interval effects are prepared: a normal effect, a promotion effect, and a non-promotion effect. When the interval effect is a normal effect, the identification information (one of [1] and [V]) derived from the effect performed immediately before the initial lottery effect or the re-lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32. Is done. When the interval effect is a promotion effect, a re-lottery effect is performed, and identification information different from the identification information derived from the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the re-lottery effect. For example, when the identification information derived from the initial lottery effect is [1], the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32 in the re-lottery effect performed as the promotion effect. In the promotion effect, it is notified that the cycle game performed in the first state replaces the cycle game performed in the second state.

  When the interval effect is a non-promotion effect, a re-lottery effect is performed, and the same identification information as the identification information derived from the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the re-lottery effect. The For example, when the identification information derived by the initial lottery effect is [1], the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 in the re-lottery effect performed as the non-promotion effect. In the non-promotion effect, it is notified that the cycle game performed in the first state continues to be performed in the first state.

  The interval effect pattern IN1 associated with the game pattern Y1 is a pattern in which the re-lottery effect (non-promotion effect) is performed twice during the big hit game. In the interval effect pattern IN1, the derivation result (identification information [1]) of the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32 in the normal effect or the non-promotion effect that is performed after the first to fourteenth cycle games.

  Next, the game pattern Y2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4B, the game pattern Y2 is associated with a continuation pattern P2 and an interval effect pattern IN2. The continuation pattern P2 is a pattern in which the first to seventh cycle games are performed in the first state and the eighth to fifteenth cycle games are performed in the second state. The interval effect pattern IN2 is a normal effect after the first, third to sixth, and eighth to fourteenth cycle games, and a non-promotion effect (re-lottery effect) after the second cycle game. The pattern is such that a promotion effect (re-lottery effect) is performed after the end of the seventh cycle game. The interval effect pattern IN2 is a pattern in which a re-lottery effect (promotion effect or non-promotion effect) is performed twice during the big hit game. In the interval effect pattern IN2, the derivation result (identification information [1]) of the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32 in the normal effect or the non-promotion effect performed after the end of the first to sixth cycle games. The derivation result (identification information [V]) of the promotion effect is displayed on the display device 32 in the normal effect performed after the end of each cycle game of the 14th time.

  Next, the game pattern Y3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, the game pattern Y3 is associated with a continuation pattern P3 and an interval effect pattern IN3. The continuation pattern P3 is a pattern in which the first and second cycle games are performed in the first state, and the third to fifteenth cycle games are performed in the second state. The interval effect pattern IN3 is a pattern in which a normal effect is performed after the first and third to fourteenth cycle games and a promotion effect is performed after the second cycle game is completed. In the interval effect pattern IN3, the derivation result (identification information [1]) of the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32 in the normal effect that is performed after the end of the first cycle game, and each of the third to fourteenth cycle games. The derivation result (identification information [V]) of the promotion effect is displayed on the display device 32 in the normal effect performed after the end.

  Next, the game pattern Y4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5B, the game pattern Y4 is associated with a continuation pattern P4 and an interval effect pattern IN4. The continuation pattern P4 is a pattern in which the first to fifteenth cycle games are performed in the second state. The interval effect pattern IN4 is a pattern in which a normal effect is performed after the end of the first to fourteenth cycle games. In the interval effect pattern IN4, the derivation result (identification information [V]) of the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32 in the normal effect performed after the end of the first to fourteenth cycle games.

  The RAM 50c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, the RAM 50c has a reserved memory number K, a winning number value N indicating the number of game balls B that have won the first big winning opening device 20 during one auxiliary game, and one auxiliary game. A discharge number value H indicating the number of game balls B discharged from the first big prize opening device 20 during the game is set. In addition, the RAM 50c has a count value C for counting the game balls B detected by the count switches SW3 to SW5 during the cycle game, an operation count value D for counting the number of times the open / close blades 30 and 31 have been opened and closed, and a prize winning door. An opening time J during which 23a is opened and an effective time T are set.

  The reserved storage number (the number of times of holding) K is a predetermined value every time the game ball B wins the start winning port 21, 22 by the main CPU 50a (every time the start winning port switch SW1, SW2 detects the game ball B). One is added to the upper limit (4 in this embodiment), and one is subtracted every time the symbol variation game is played. The number N of winning prizes is incremented by 1 every time the game ball B flows into the first big prize opening device 20 (every time the count switches SW4 and SW5 detect the game ball B) by the main CPU 50a. The number H of discharges is incremented by 1 every time the game ball B is discharged from the first big prize opening device 20 by the main CPU 50a (each time the normal prize opening switches SW7 and SW8 detect the game ball B). The

  Further, the count value C is calculated every time the game ball B wins the first big prize opening device 20 or the second big prize opening device 23 by the main CPU 50a during the cycle game (the count switches SW3 to SW5 are the game balls). Every time B is detected, 1 is added. The operation frequency value D is incremented by 1 each time the open / close blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed by the main CPU 50a during the cycle game. The opening time J is set to a predetermined time (15 seconds in the present embodiment), and is subtracted by the main CPU 50a from the opening of the special winning opening door 23a until it becomes “0” according to the control cycle. . Further, the effective time T is set to 1 second, and is subtracted by the main CPU 50a until it becomes “0” according to the control cycle.

  In addition, in the RAM 50c, the winning to the special winning opening 40 becomes valid (that is, the detection of the game ball B by the special winning opening switch SW6 becomes valid) and the transition to the new auxiliary game is invalidated. An invalid flag F indicating that is set.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 50a of the main control board 50 functions as an inflow ball measuring unit that measures the number of game balls B that have flowed into the first big prize opening device 20. Further, the main CPU 50a functions as a discharge ball measuring means for measuring the number of game balls B discharged from the first big prize opening device 20. Further, the RAM 50c of the main control board 50 functions as a holding storage unit that stores the number of times that the start winning award opening switch SW1, SW2 has detected the game ball B as a holding storage number K up to a predetermined upper limit value.

  Next, the effect control board 51 will be described in detail. The effect control board 51 includes a sub CPU 51a, and a ROM 51b and a RAM 51c are connected to the sub CPU 51a. The ROM 51b stores control data for performing various display effects, game patterns Y1 to Y4 similar to the game patterns Y1 to Y4 stored in the ROM 50b of the main control board 50, and the like. The RAM 51c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the payout control board 52 will be described in detail. The payout control board 52 includes a sub CPU 52a, and a ROM 52b and a RAM 52c are connected to the sub CPU 52a. The ROM 52b stores control data for controlling the payout device 53 and the number of payout prize balls determined for each switch (SW1 to SW5). The payout control board 52 (sub CPU 52a) determines a prize ball to be paid out based on the number of payout prize balls determined in the ROM 52b. The RAM 52c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, the number of payout prize balls stored (hereinafter referred to as prize ball payout number S) is set. Each time the game ball B is detected by each of the switches SW1 to SW5 and the main CPU 50a outputs a prize ball payout signal, the number corresponding to each switch is added and cumulatively added by the sub CPU 52a. Is. Then, the sub CPU 52a outputs a drive signal to the payout device 53 and pays out one winning ball every time the driving signal is output, and subtracts 1 from the winning ball payout number S, thereby giving out the winning ball payout number. The prize ball is paid out until S becomes “0”.

  In the present embodiment, five payout winning ball numbers are set in the start winning opening switches SW1 and SW2 (starting winning opening 21 and 22). ), 10 payout prize balls are set. In addition, 13 payout prize balls are set in the count switch SW3 (second big prize opening device 23). When the cycle game is performed in the first state, the winning of the game ball B is detected by the count switches SW4 and SW5. On the other hand, when the cycle game is performed in the second state, the winning of the game ball B is detected by the count switch SW3. That is, it is possible to make a difference in the prize balls that are paid out for the winning of one game ball B for each state (every first state or every second state). In addition, the predetermined number of conditions for completing one cycle game (first cycle condition and second cycle condition) is the same in the first state and the second state. For this reason, when the cycle game is performed in the second state, the player can be given more chances to win more prize balls than when the cycle game is performed in the first state.

  Next, the hold storage process related to the symbol variation game performed on the display device 32 will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 50a determines whether or not the detection signals from the start winning award port switches SW1 and SW2 are input (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is negative (when a detection signal is not input), the main CPU 50a ends the hold storage process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 is affirmative (when a detection signal is input), the main CPU 50a indicates that the currently stored reserved memory number K is the upper limit value of the reserved memory number K (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (step S12). When the determination result of step S12 is affirmative (when the reserved storage number K is 4), the main CPU 50a ends the hold storage process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is negative (when the stored storage number K is not 4), the main CPU 50a adds 1 to the stored storage number K and stores it in the RAM 50c (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 50a reads and acquires the random number for opening / closing determination and the random number for symbol determination from the RAM 50c, and sets (stores) the values in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 50c associated with the reserved storage number K. (Step S14). In the RAM 50c, four storage areas for setting the open / close determination random number value and the symbol determination random number value acquired from the RAM 50c in step S14 are defined. In the four storage areas, the values of the random numbers are sequentially set in order (in the order in which the start winning port switch SW1 and SW2 detect the game ball B) in order of winning the game balls B. Each time the start-up hold ball is digested (every time the hold storage number K is decremented by 1), the value of each random number is shifted and set. Then, the main CPU 50a ends the hold storage process.

  Further, the main CPU 50a performs lighting control of the hold indicators H1 to H4 based on the hold storage number K set in the RAM 50c. Specifically, when the value of the reserved memory number K is “1”, the hold indicator H1 is lit, and when the value of the reserved memory number K is “2”, the hold indicators H1 and H2 are lit. When the value of the stored number K is “3”, the hold indicators H1 to H3 are turned on. On the other hand, when the value of the storage number K is “4”, all the storage indicators H1 to H4 are turned on. In this embodiment, the player is notified of how many symbol variation games are held by the number of lighting of the hold indicators H1 to H4.

Next, the start winning process related to the auxiliary game will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the invalid flag F indicating that the winning to the special winning opening 40 is valid and invalidating the transition to the new auxiliary game is set in the RAM 50c (step). S21). When the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the invalid flag F is set), the main CPU 50a ends the start winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the invalid flag F is not set), the main CPU 50a stores the reserved memory number K in the RAM 50c (whether the reserved memory number K is 1 or more). It is determined whether or not (step S22). When the determination result of this step S22 is negative (when the reserved storage number K is not stored), the main CPU 50a ends the start winning process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the stored storage number K is stored), the main CPU 50a sets the invalid flag F in the RAM 50c (step S23). Then, the main CPU 50a determines a display symbol to be displayed in the symbol variation game, and instructs execution of the symbol variation game (step S24). More specifically, first, the main CPU 50a performs open / close determination for determining whether to open / close the open / close blades 30 and 31 by random number lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 50a, among the opening / closing determination random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 50c, the value of the opening / closing determination random number first stored (set) in the storage area matches the opening / closing determination value. Whether to open or close is determined. When the open / close determination is deviated (when the open / close determination random number value does not match the open / close determination value), the main CPU 50a determines [0] as the display symbol to be displayed (derived) in the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when this open / close determination is won (when the open / close determination random number value matches the open / close determination value), the main CPU 50a displays [1], [2] display symbols to be displayed in the symbol variation game by random number lottery. Or, determine from [7]. Specifically, the main CPU 50a, among the symbol determination random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 50c, the value of the symbol determination random number stored first in the storage area matches the first symbol determination value. In this case, [1] is determined as the display symbol. The main CPU 50a determines [2] as the display symbol when the symbol determination random number stored in the RAM 50c matches the second determination value, and the symbol determination random value is the third symbol determination. If the values match, [7] is determined as the display symbol. In the following description, [1], [2], or [7] may be indicated as a winning symbol and [0] may be indicated as an off symbol.

  Then, the main CPU 50a outputs a control command (variation start command) for instructing the start of the determined display symbol and symbol variation game to the effect control board 51 (sub CPU 51a). Thus, the sub CPU 51a controls the display device 32 to display the symbols in a variable manner and start the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number K and stores it in the RAM 50c, and controls the lighting of the on-hold indicators H1 to H4 as described above.

  Next, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not to end the symbol variation game and control to open / close the wings 30 and 31 according to the display symbol (step S25). More specifically, a symbol stop command for instructing the end of symbol variation display after the lapse of a specified time from the start of the symbol variation game (output of variation start command) (after 1 second in this embodiment) CPU 51a). Thereby, the sub CPU 51a of the effect control board 51 controls the display device 32 to display the display symbol instructed by the variation start command and to end the symbol variation game. On the other hand, the display device 32 displays the display symbol designated by the variation start command and ends the symbol variation game. Then, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the display symbol (display symbol designated by the variation start command) displayed in the symbol variation game at this time is a winning symbol ([1], [2] or [7]). Is determined to determine whether to control the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 to open.

  If the determination result in step S25 is negative (when the opening operation is not performed (not a winning symbol)), the main CPU 50a cancels the invalid flag F set in the RAM 50c (step S26) and ends the start winning process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S25 is affirmative (when the opening operation is performed (the symbol is a winning symbol)), the main CPU 50a opens the open / close blades 30 and 31 according to the type of the display symbol displayed in the symbol variation game. A pattern is determined, and control is performed so that the open / close blades 30 and 31 are opened based on the open pattern (step S27). Specifically, when the display symbol is [1], the main CPU 50a determines the first opening pattern and controls to open / close the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 based on the first opening pattern. To do. When the display symbol is [2], the main CPU 50a determines the second opening pattern and controls the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 to open based on the second opening pattern. When the display symbol is [7], the main CPU 50a determines the third opening pattern, and controls the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 to open based on the third opening pattern. Accordingly, the main CPU 50a of the present embodiment functions as a pattern changing unit that changes the opening pattern when the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 open based on the display result derived in the symbol variation game.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the count switches SW4 and SW5 detect the game ball B (that is, whether or not the winning number value N is 1 or more) (step S28). When the determination result of step S28 is negative (when the count switches SW4 and SW5 do not detect the game ball B), the main CPU 50a proceeds to the process of step S26 to cancel the setting of the invalid flag F and start winning prize The process ends.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S28 is affirmative (when the count switches SW4 and SW5 detect the game ball B), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the special winning opening switch SW6 detects the game ball B ( Step S29). When the determination result of step S29 is affirmative (when the special winning opening switch SW6 detects the game ball B), the main CPU 50a clears the winning number value N and the discharging number value H, and shifts to the big hit game (step S30). ). When the big hit game ends, the main CPU 50a proceeds to step S26, cancels the setting of the invalid flag F, and ends the start winning process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S29 is negative (when the special winning opening switch SW6 does not detect the game ball B), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the winning number value N and the discharging number value H match. (Step S31). If the determination result of step S31 is affirmative (if they match), the main CPU 50a clears the winning number value N and the discharging number value H, proceeds to step S26, cancels the setting of the invalid flag F, and starts the winning prize The process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S31 is negative (when they do not match), the main CPU 50a executes the process of step S29 again.

  As described above, when the invalidity flag F is not set and the start winning port switches SW1 and SW2 detect the game ball B, 1 is stored in the reserved storage number K. Then, at the same time that 1 is stored in the reserved storage number K, the main CPU 50a shifts to the auxiliary game. For this reason, when the invalid flag F is not set, the start winning award opening switch SW1, SW2 detects the game ball B (that is, triggered by detecting the game ball B) and is shifted to the auxiliary game. It becomes.

  Then, by setting the invalid flag F in step S23 of the start winning process, the main CPU 50a does not shift to a new auxiliary game (the symbol variation game and the subsequent opening / closing operation of the opening / closing blades 30, 31) thereafter. Control. That is, after the invalid flag F is set, an invalid period for restricting the transition to a new auxiliary game is started, and even if a new game ball B is detected in the start winning award opening switch SW1, SW2, the game ball B Control is made so as to invalidate the transition to the auxiliary game triggered by the detection.

  In addition, after the invalid flag F is set, the main CPU 50a ends the big hit game when the symbol change game is displayed and the game ball B does not flow into the first big prize opening device 20. If the winning number value N and the discharging number value H coincide with each other, the setting of the invalid flag F is cancelled. That is, in these cases, invalid control is canceled and the invalid period ends. If the reserved memory number K is stored at the end of the invalid period, the main CPU 50a shifts to a new auxiliary game based on the reserved memory number K, and sets a new invalid flag F. . That is, if the start winning port switches SW1 and SW2 detect the game ball B during the invalid period, the main CPU 50a subsequently shifts to the auxiliary game after the invalid period ends.

  Therefore, the main CPU 50a of the present embodiment has a new game ball by the start winning port switches SW1 and SW2 from when the game ball is detected by the start winning port switches SW1 and SW2 until the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened. It functions as start winning control means for performing invalid control on the transition to the auxiliary game triggered by the detection of B. In addition, the main CPU 50a completes the auxiliary game without the game ball B flowing into the first big prize opening device 20 during the invalid control (during the auxiliary game), or the value of the winning number value N and the discharging number value H. Functions as a start winning control means for canceling invalid control when the two match. Further, the main CPU 50a functions as a state control means for shifting to the auxiliary game when the invalidation control is released, when the reserved memory number K is stored in the RAM 50c.

  In addition, while the invalid flag F is set, the main CPU 50a invalidates the transition to the new auxiliary game, while validating the winning to the special winning opening 40 and allows the transition to the big hit game. In other words, unless the invalid flag F is set, winning in the special winning opening 40 is invalid. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an injustice that the special winning opening 40 is won without winning the starting winning holes 21 and 22. Further, the main CPU 50a cancels the setting of the invalid flag F when the game ball B flows into the first big prize opening device 20, or when the winning number value N and the discharging number value H coincide with each other. As described above, when the game ball B no longer exists in the winning space 25 of the first grand prize opening device 20, the invalid flag F is canceled, so that the player is made to wait unnecessarily until the transition to the next auxiliary game. Disappears.

Next, a description will be given of various processes related to the big hit game, which is shifted by the game ball B winning the special winning opening 40 during the auxiliary game (step S30 in FIG. 7).
The main CPU 50a that has shifted to the jackpot game in step S30 of FIG. 7 determines one game pattern from the game patterns Y1 to Y4 stored in the ROM 50b. Specifically, the main CPU 50a acquires a random number for pattern determination from the RAM 50c, determines the acquired random number value based on the pattern determination value in the ROM 50b, and determines one game pattern. And main CPU50a which selected the game pattern outputs the pattern designation | designated command which can identify the selected game pattern to effect control board 51 (sub CPU51a). As the pattern designation command, a pattern designation command is prepared for each game pattern (Y1 to Y4), and the sub CPU 51a specifies the type of game pattern selected by the main CPU 50a by inputting the pattern designation command. Can do.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 50a that has determined the game pattern controls the state of the cycle game (the first big prize opening device 20 or the second big prize opening device 23) based on the continuation pattern associated with the game pattern. Instructing the sub CPU 51a of the production control board 51 to perform various controls (production control, etc.). Specifically, the main CPU 50a outputs an opening command for instructing the start of the opening effect to the sub CPU 51a when starting the big hit game.

  When the opening effect ends, the main CPU 50a outputs a round designation command to the sub CPU 51a in order to start the first cycle game. The round designation command indicates information indicating the number of cycle games to be started. Then, the sub CPU 51a can specify the number of cycle games started by the input round designation command. The main CPU 50a that has output the round designation command determines whether to execute the cycle game designated in the round designation command in the first state or the second state based on the game pattern determined at the time of the big hit game occurrence. .

  When the cycle game is performed in the first state, the main CPU 50a opens and closes the open / close blades 30 and 31 based on the fourth open pattern. When the main CPU 50a opens and closes the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 once during one cycle game performed in the first state, the main CPU 50a performs the fourth opening after the interval period (800 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed. Based on the pattern, the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed again. When the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened once, the main CPU 50a updates the operation count value D set in the RAM 50c by one. When a detection signal indicating that the game ball B is detected by the count switches SW4 and SW5 is input, the main CPU 50a updates the count value C set in the RAM 50c by adding 1. Further, each time the detection signal is input, the main CPU 50a outputs a prize ball payout signal for instructing the payout of prize balls to the payout control board 52 (sub CPU 52a). The main CPU 50a sets the effective time T to “1000 ms” when the operation count value D is “18” or the count value C is “10”.

  Further, when the game ball B is detected by the special prize opening switch SW6 (when the continuation condition is satisfied) until the first cycle condition is satisfied, the main CPU 50a determines that the continuation condition is satisfied In order to shift to the cycle game, the cycle game is terminated, and the operation count value D, count value C, and valid time T are reset to “0”. And the interval command which instruct | indicates the start of an interval effect is output. In the interval command, information indicating which cycle game the interval effect to start is performed is shown. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs an interval command when the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game performed in the first state to the 14th time. Subsequently, the main CPU 50a outputs a round designation command indicating the start of the next cycle game. On the other hand, if the game ball B is not detected by the special prize opening switch SW6 until the first cycle condition is satisfied (when the continuation condition is not satisfied), the main CPU 50a ends the cycle game. At the same time, the operation count value D, the count value C, and the valid time T are reset to “0”. Further, since the continuation condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 50a ends the big hit game and performs predetermined control (holding storage process, start winning process, etc.).

  On the other hand, when the cycle game is performed in the second state, the main CPU 50a opens and closes the special prize opening door 23a based on the fifth opening pattern. When the special winning opening door 23a is opened, the main CPU 50a updates the opening time J set in the RAM 50c by setting “15000 ms”. When a detection signal indicating that the game ball B is detected by the count switch SW3 is input, the main CPU 50a updates the count value C set in the RAM 50c by adding 1. Further, each time the detection signal is input, the main CPU 50a outputs a prize ball payout signal for instructing the payout of prize balls to the payout control board 52 (sub CPU 52a). When the value of the open time J becomes “0” or the value of the count value C becomes “10”, the main CPU 50a shifts to the next cycle game because the second cycle condition is satisfied. Therefore, the open time J and the count value C are reset to “0”. And the interval command which instruct | indicates the start of an interval effect is output. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs an interval command when the second cycle condition is satisfied during the cycle game performed in the first to the 14th second state. Subsequently, the main CPU 50a outputs a round designation command instructing the start of the next cycle game.

  The main CPU 50a outputs an ending command for instructing the start of the ending effect to the sub CPU 51a at the end of the 15th cycle game which is a predetermined upper limit number (final). When the ending effect ends (the big hit game ends), the main CPU 50a performs predetermined control (holding storage process, start winning process, etc.).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the cycle game is performed in the first state, the open / close blades 30 and 31 are opened once for 800 ms based on the fourth open pattern, and the first large number of times is 18 times at maximum. The winning opening device 20 is opened. That is, the cumulative open operation time during which the first big prize opening device 20 is opened in one cycle game performed in the first state is 14400 (800 ms × 18 times) at the maximum. On the other hand, when the cycle game is performed in the second state, the special winning opening door 23a is opened once for 15000 ms based on the fifth opening pattern. That is, the cumulative opening operation time during which the second big prize opening device 23 is opened in one cycle game performed in the second state is 15000 ms at the maximum. For this reason, in the cycle game performed in the second state, the cumulative opening operation time is longer than that in the cycle game performed in the first state. In other words, the cycle game can give the player more opportunities to win the game ball B in the second state than in the first state, and win more prize balls. Can be made.

  Further, in the cycle game performed in the first state, the cycle game is continuously performed when the continuation condition is satisfied before the first cycle condition is satisfied. That is, unless the player establishes the continuation condition by himself / herself, the cycle game is not continuously performed, and the big hit game is terminated when the continuation condition is not satisfied. On the other hand, in the cycle game performed in the second state, the cycle game is continuously performed until the upper limit number (15 in the present embodiment) is reached. That is, the player can always continue to play the cycle game. For this reason, in the cycle game performed in the second state, it is possible to give the player a chance to acquire more prize balls (cycle game) than in the cycle game performed in the first state. That is, in the cycle game, more prize balls can be obtained when played in the second state than when played in the first state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 50a functions as a round control unit that allows a cycle game to be performed in the first state or the second state. Further, the main CPU 50a functions as a pattern selection means for selecting a game pattern.

Next, various processes related to effects performed during the big hit game will be described.
When the sub CPU 51a of the effect control board 51 inputs the pattern designation command, the game pattern selected by the main CPU 50a is specified. When the opening command is input, the sub CPU 51a causes the display device 32 to perform an opening effect. In addition, the sub CPU 51a controls the display device 32 so as to perform an initial lottery effect for deriving identification information ([1] [V]) corresponding to the specified game pattern. For example, when the game pattern Y1 is determined (when a pattern designation command designating the game pattern Y1 is input), the sub CPU 51a derives the identification information [1]. In addition, when the round designation command is input, the sub CPU 51a controls the display device 32 so that an effect during the cycle game corresponding to the cycle game to be started is performed. Further, the sub CPU 51a controls the decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17 so as to perform an effect during the cycle game in accordance with the cycle game to be started.

  When the sub CPU 51a inputs the interval command, the sub CPU 51a refers to the interval effect pattern corresponding to the selected game pattern, and executes the normal effect, the promotion effect, and the non-promotion effect during the interval effect specified by the specified interval command. The display device 32 is controlled as described above.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the continuation pattern is determined by determining the game pattern, and the continuation state of the cycle game is determined in the continuation pattern. It is determined whether to play the cycle game in the first state or the second state. For example, in the game patterns Y1, Y2, and Y3, since the first cycle game is set to the first state in each of the continuation patterns P1, P2, and P3, the game pattern Y1, Y2, and Y3 is performed from the first cycle game to the first state. It is decided. In the game pattern Y4, it is determined that the cycle game is not performed in the first state, that is, the game is performed in the second state from the first cycle game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the interval effect pattern is determined by determining the game pattern, and the timing for performing the promotion effect and the non-promotion effect is determined for the interval effect. Since the contents of the effects differ between the normal effect, the promoted effect, and the non-promoted effect, the sub CPU 51a refers to the interval effect pattern to perform an effect (normal effect, promoted effect, or non-promoted effect) corresponding to each interval. be able to. Also, a specific cycle game is determined by determining the game pattern. Then, when a specific cycle game is determined by determining the game pattern, the game state of the cycle game is continued to be promoted from the first state to the second state based on the specific cycle game and the continuation pattern. The number of cycle games to be performed in the first state to be determined is determined.

  For example, in the game pattern Y2, in the interval effect pattern IN2, it is determined that the non-promotion effect is performed after the end of the second cycle game and the promotion effect is performed after the end of the seventh cycle game. Further, in the game pattern Y2, it is specified that the re-lottery effect (non-promotion effect and promotion effect) is performed in the interval effect after the end of the second and seventh cycle games in the interval effect pattern IN2. As the cycle game, the second and seventh cycle games are determined. In the game pattern Y2, since the first to seventh cycle games are performed in the first state as defined in the continuation pattern P2, the state of the cycle game is promoted from the first state to the second state. Therefore, the number of cycle games in the first state to be continued is “7 times”. In the present embodiment, the game pattern Y4 does not have a specific cycle game because the timing for performing the re-lottery effect (promotion effect and non-promotion effect) is not defined.

  Next, in each of the game patterns Y1 to Y4, an aspect in which a cycle game is performed and an aspect in which each effect (initial lottery effect, promotion effect, non-promotion effect) is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the numbers R1, R2, R3,... R14, R15 indicate the number of cycle games (how many cycle games). In this description, it is assumed that when a cycle game is performed in the first state, the continuation condition is satisfied and the next cycle game is always performed.

  FIG. 8A shows a mode in which the game pattern Y1 is determined. When the game pattern Y1 is determined, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 in the initial lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in the first state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P1. Thereafter, when the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the cycle game in the first state is continuously performed.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the second cycle game, the lottery effect condition for performing the re-lottery effect is satisfied, and the interval effect performed after the end of the cycle game is not promoted based on the interval effect pattern IN1. Production (re-lottery production) is performed. The identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the re-lottery effect. Therefore, it can be recognized from the next cycle game (third cycle game) that the cycle game is performed in the first state.

  If the continuation condition is satisfied during the seventh cycle game, the lottery effect condition for performing the re-lottery effect is satisfied. In the interval effect performed after the end of the cycle game, the non-promotion is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN1. Production (re-lottery production) is performed. The identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the re-lottery effect. Therefore, it can be recognized from the next cycle game (eighth cycle game) that the cycle game is performed in the first state.

  The game pattern Y1 is a pattern in which the first to fifteenth cycle games are continuously performed in the first state. In the case of the game pattern Y1, based on the interval effect pattern IN1, after performing the re-lottery effect (non-promotion effect) between the second and third cycle games, again between the seventh and eighth cycle games. A re-lottery effect (non-promotional effect) is performed. In other words, in the game pattern Y1, as a result, all of the cycle games (first to fifteenth) are performed in the first state, but the re-lottery effect is performed twice during the big hit game. Therefore, every time a re-lottery effect (non-promotion effect) is performed, expectation of whether the gaming state is promoted from the first state to the second state (whether the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32). Can be given to the player.

  FIG. 8B shows a mode in which the game pattern Y2 is determined. When the game pattern Y2 is determined, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 in the initial lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in the first state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P2. Thereafter, when the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the cycle game in the first state is continuously performed.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the second cycle game, the lottery effect condition for performing the re-lottery effect is satisfied, and the interval effect performed after the end of the cycle game is not promoted based on the interval effect pattern IN2. Production (re-lottery production) is performed. The identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the re-lottery effect. Therefore, it can be recognized from the next cycle game (third cycle game) that the cycle game is performed in the first state.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the seventh cycle game, the lottery effect condition for performing the re-lottery effect is satisfied again, and the interval effect performed after the end of the cycle game is promoted based on the interval effect pattern IN2. Production (re-lottery production) is performed. As a result of the re-lottery effect, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32. Therefore, it can be recognized that the cycle game is performed in the second state from the next cycle game (the eighth cycle game). Thereafter, the eighth to fifteenth cycle games are performed in the second state based on the continuation pattern P2. When the continuation condition is satisfied during the eighth to fourteenth cycle games, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32 based on the interval effect pattern IN2 in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game.

  In the game pattern Y2, the first cycle to the seventh cycle game are continuously performed in the first state, and the continuation condition is established during the seventh cycle game. The pattern is performed in the second state from the cycle game (the eighth cycle game). That is, if the player establishes the continuation condition during each of the seven cycle games performed in the first state, the player can perform the eighth and subsequent cycle games in the second state. . In the case of the game pattern Y2, based on the interval effect pattern IN2, the re-lottery effect (non-promotion effect) is performed between the second and third cycle games, and then between the seventh and eighth cycle games. A re-lottery effect (promotion effect) is performed again. Therefore, even when the re-lottery effect (non-promotion effect) performed after the end of the second cycle game is not promoted, if the cycle game is continued, the player can be given a chance to be promoted.

  FIG. 9A shows a mode in which the game pattern Y3 is determined. When the game pattern Y3 is determined, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 in the initial lottery effect. Thereafter, in the cycle game, the first and second cycle games are performed in the first state based on the continuation pattern P3.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the second cycle game, the lottery effect condition for performing the re-lottery effect is established. In the interval effect performed after the end of the cycle game, the promotion effect is based on the interval effect pattern IN3. (Re-lottery effect) is performed. As a result of the re-lottery effect, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32. Therefore, it can be recognized that the cycle game is performed in the second state from the next cycle game (the third cycle game). Thereafter, the third to fifteenth cycle games are performed in the second state based on the continuation pattern P3. When the continuation condition is satisfied during the third to fifteenth cycle games, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32 based on the interval effect pattern IN3 in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game.

  In the game pattern Y3, when the first and second cycle games are performed in the first state and the continuation condition is satisfied during the second cycle game, the next cycle game (3 The cycle game is performed in the second state from the second cycle game). That is, in the game pattern Y3, the second cycle game is defined as a specific cycle game, and a promotion effect (re-lottery effect) is performed when a continuation condition is established during the cycle game.

  FIG. 9B shows a mode in which the game pattern Y4 is determined. When the game pattern Y4 is determined, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32 in the initial lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in the second state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P4.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The first big prize opening device 20 and the second big prize opening device 23 are provided, and the first big prize opening device 20 is used when the game ball B is detected by the start prize opening switches SW1 and SW2. An auxiliary game is performed, and a transition to a big hit game is triggered by the detection of the game ball B by the special prize opening switch SW6 during the auxiliary game. Thereafter, the cycle game during the big hit game is performed in either the first state using the first big prize opening device 20 or the second state using the second big prize opening device 23. The conditions for continuing the next cycle game are different between the cycle game in the first state and the cycle game in the second state. For this reason, during the transition to the big hit game (including during the auxiliary game), the movement of the game ball B launched on the game board as in the conventional pachinko machine, that is, the auxiliary game is generated and the special prize is awarded. It is possible for the player to enjoy the process until the game ball B is detected by the mouth switch SW6.

  (2) Also, during the big hit game, since either the first big prize opening device 20 or the second big prize opening device 23 is opened, the player is aimed according to the state in which the cycle game is performed. The type of the variable winning ball apparatus (the first big prize opening device 20 or the second big prize opening device 23) can be made different. When the cycle game is performed in the first state, whether or not the cycle game is continued is not known until the end of the cycle game (when the round end condition is satisfied), and the player decides whether or not to continue. On the other hand, when the cycle game is performed in the second state while giving a feeling, since the continuation is confirmed, it is possible to give the player a chance to acquire a large number of game balls B. That is, a new game can be given to the player by performing the cycle game using either the first big prize opening device 20 or the second big prize opening device 23 and changing the continuation conditions. Therefore, a new playability is given to the conventional pachinko machine, and the interest can be improved.

  (3) In addition, a re-lottery effect is performed when a predetermined lottery effect condition (a continuation condition in the cycle game performed in the first state) is established during a specific cycle game performed in the first state. When the result of the re-lottery effect is to execute the cycle game in the second state, the next cycle game is performed in the second state. Therefore, even if the cycle game is performed in the first state, attention can be paid to the fact that the re-lottery effect is performed and the re-lottery effect. Further, when the result of the re-lottery effect is to execute the cycle game in the second state, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of game balls. Therefore, the player's joy can be further aroused by the result of the re-lottery effect, and the interest can be improved.

  (4) An initial lottery effect (first lottery effect) is performed when a big hit game is created, and triggered by the fact that the lottery effect condition (continuation condition) is established during a specific cycle game performed in the first state The re-lottery effect was performed again. For this reason, by performing a lottery effect (initial lottery effect and re-lottery effect) on the display device 32 a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the cycle game in the second state is performed many times. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) The main CPU 50a corresponds to the result of the lottery effect so that the next cycle game in which the lottery effect is performed is performed in either the first state or the second state. For this reason, even when the lottery effect is performed, it is possible to create a case where the next cycle game is performed in the first state and a case where the next cycle game is performed in the second state. Therefore, the player can be more focused on the lottery effect performed on the display device 32, and the player can have a higher expectation for the lottery effect.

  (6) Multiple lottery games are continuously performed in the first state, and when the lottery effect condition (continuation condition) is satisfied during the specific cycle game that reaches the multiple times, the re-lottery effect is performed. I did it. For this reason, in order to give a chance that the cycle game is performed in the second state in accordance with the result of the re-lottery effect, it is necessary to continue the cycle game in the first state a plurality of times. Therefore, it is possible to give a new gameability while inheriting the conventional gameability of acquiring a large number of game balls by continuing the cycle game by itself.

  (7) In addition, since the player pays more attention to continuing the cycle game in order to obtain the chance, even if the cycle game is performed in the first state, the player receives a number of game balls. The interest can be improved without giving up the acquisition. In addition, the player can further improve the interest by being interested in whether or not the re-drawing effect is performed every time the first round game is performed.

  (8) A plurality (four types) of game patterns are stored in the ROM 50b, and the main CPU 50a executes opening / closing control in each cycle game based on the selected game pattern. For this reason, it is not necessary to determine whether to execute the cycle game in the first state or the second state every time the cycle game is started, and to perform the opening / closing control. That is, the execution state (either the first state or the second state) of each cycle game corresponding to the upper limit number is determined collectively according to the game pattern. Accordingly, since the main CPU 50a causes the cycle game to be executed based on the selected game pattern, the control burden during the big hit game is reduced as compared with the case where the state is determined every time the cycle game is started. In addition, since a plurality (4 types) of game patterns are prepared, the flow in which the cycle game is performed during the big hit game is not unique, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (9) Further, in the display device 32, a re-lottery effect is performed when a lottery effect condition (continuation condition) is established during a specific cycle game defined in the game pattern. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is performed for each round game, and the re-lottery effect is not performed according to the result.

  (10) In a specific cycle game in which the lottery effect condition (continuation condition) is performed in the first state, the game ball B is detected by the special prize opening switch SW6 until the first cycle end condition is satisfied. did. For this reason, when a cycle game is being performed, it becomes clear until what condition (lottery effect condition) the re-lottery effect is performed and the cycle game is performed in the second state corresponding to the lottery result, An effect that is easy for the player to understand can be realized. Further, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to whether or not the game ball B is detected by the special winning opening switch SW6. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (11) When the state of the cycle game has shifted from the first state to the second state, all the cycle games up to the upper limit number (15 times) performed thereafter are performed in the second state. . For this reason, the game of the second state is changed from the first state, and the player's joy can be further aroused by giving a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls.

  (12) Even when the promotion is not promoted by the re-lottery effect (the re-lottery effect is a non-promotion effect), if the continuation condition is satisfied during a specific cycle game to be performed thereafter, the re-lottery effect (promotion effect) To do. Therefore, it is possible to further give the player a chance to give a cycle game performed in the second state. Therefore, even if the cycle game is continuously performed in the first state after the re-drawing effect, it is possible to further enhance the interest without causing the player to give up the acquisition of a large number of game balls. .

  (13) When the continuation condition is satisfied during a specific cycle game, the identification information [V] is derived in the promotion effect of the interval effect after the end of the cycle game. For this reason, the identification information derived from the initial lottery effect is replaced by the promotion effect, so that the player can be surely recognized that the subsequent cycle game is performed in the second state. In the non-promotion effect, the identification information [1] is derived. For this reason, since the identification information derived by the initial lottery effect is not changed by the non-promotion effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the subsequent cycle game is continuously performed in the first state.

  (14) In the cycle game in the first state, the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 repeat the opening operation and the closing operation. On the other hand, in the cycle game in the second state, the special winning opening door 23a continues to open without closing. For this reason, even if the cumulative opening operation time for opening the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 and the cumulative opening operation time for opening the grand prize opening door 23a are substantially the same in one cycle game, for the player It is more advantageous when performed in the second state. Specifically, when a cycle game is performed in the first state, the game ball B that is being fired during this time is closed as much as the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are closed. (There is a possibility that it will be a game ball that has become an out ball without). That is, when the cycle game is performed in the second state, it is easier to win the game ball B, and the generation of useless balls can be effectively suppressed, and the chances of acquiring a large number of prize balls are great. Therefore, by providing the second state in which the continuation of the cycle game is easier than in the first state, it is possible to further improve the interest.

  (15) Compared to the case where the cycle game is performed in the first state, the number of prize balls to be paid out is increased in the case where the game is performed in the second state. For this reason, when the cycle game is performed in the second state, more prize balls can be obtained, and the player expects that the cycle game is started in the second state. Therefore, by performing the re-lottery effect, the player can have an expectation that the cycle game will shift to the second state.

  (16) The first big prize opening device 20 and the second big prize opening device 23 are provided separately. For this reason, it is possible to clearly distinguish the cycle game performed in the first state from the cycle game performed in the second state. Further, since the cycle game is played using a separate body in the first state or the second state, the player can be surely recognized the difference in gameability from the conventional one.

  (17) When the game ball B wins the second grand prize opening device 23, the number of prize balls to be paid out is increased compared to the case where one game ball B wins the first big prize opening device 20. . For this reason, when a game is performed in the second state (second big prize opening device 23), the player is given an opportunity to obtain a lot of prize balls. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to generate a big hit game and to expect the cycle game to be performed in the second state.

  (18) The grand prize winning door 23a is not opened except for a big hit game (cycle game in the second state). That is, the second big prize opening device 23 may be opened only during the big hit game. For this reason, when the second big prize opening device 23 is opened, the player is satisfied with the fact that the second big prize opening device 23 is opened except for the big hit game. Can be given. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (19) During the auxiliary game, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the start winning opening when the number of game balls B detected by the count switches SW4 and SW5 does not match the number of game balls B detected by the normal winning opening switches SW7 and SW8. The transition of the auxiliary game triggered by the detection of the game ball B by the switches SW1 and SW2 is invalidated. Further, even if the transition to the auxiliary game triggered by the detection of the game ball B by the start winning port switches SW1 and SW2 is invalidated, it is stored as a reserved storage number K up to a predetermined upper limit value (4 in this embodiment), When the invalidation control is released, the game shifts to an auxiliary game when the reserved memory number K is stored (the reserved memory number K is 1 or more). For this reason, there is a chance to shift to the auxiliary game when the start prize opening switches SW1 and SW2 detect the game ball B, regardless of whether or not the invalid control is performed. Not necessarily useless. Therefore, the profit (chance to shift to the auxiliary game) given to the player by the skill of the player is not so much affected, and all the players can be equally gained.

  (20) When the winning symbol is derived in the symbol changing game, the main CPU 50a opens the open / close blades 30 and 31, while when a symbol other than the winning symbol (out of symbol) is derived, the main CPU 50a ends the auxiliary game. For this reason, it becomes possible to draw attention to the symbol variation game related to whether or not the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 (the first big prize opening device 20) are opened, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (21) When the opening patterns when the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are all open are the same, the skilled player can predict the opening pattern and perform the launch control of the game ball B, so that it is far more than the beginner. It is possible to increase the probability that the game ball B flows into the first big prize opening device 20. Therefore, useless consumption of the game ball B can be suppressed. Therefore, there was a difference in profit depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the opening pattern when the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 open is changed based on the display result derived in the symbol variation game. Thereby, it is difficult to predict the open pattern, and it is possible to prevent a difference in profit depending on the skill of the player. That is, the profit given to the player is not greatly influenced by the skill of the player, and the profit can be equally given to all the players. In addition, since the open pattern is changed depending on the display result of the symbol variation game, it is possible to draw attention to the symbol variation game and improve the interest of the game.

  (22) In the conventional pachinko machine, the variable winning ball device (first big winning port device 20) used in the auxiliary game and the big hit game is common, and the number of winning balls with respect to the inflow of one gaming ball B (For example, 10) is common. Therefore, when the number of prize balls for the inflow of one game ball B of the count switches SW4 and SW5 is increased to increase the number of prize balls that can be obtained at the big hit game, The ratio of the number of prize balls to be paid out becomes larger than when the number of prize balls is not changed. Therefore, when increasing the number of winning balls that can be acquired during a big hit game, the winning rate to the special winning opening 40 of the game ball B that generates the big hit game must be lowered. On the other hand, in the big hit game, since the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 perform the opening operation and the closing operation, it takes time to digest the big hit game (there is no sense of speed). Therefore, when the nail adjustment is performed to increase the number of inflowing game balls B with respect to one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing blades 30, 31, the ratio increases as described above. However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the first big prize opening device 20 and the second big prize opening device 23, so that the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is preferably increased, and the auxiliary game The ratio in time can be kept constant.

  (23) In the game patterns Y1 to Y3, a re-lottery effect (promotion effect or non-promotion effect) is performed in any pattern. Therefore, even when the big hit game is started and the cycle game is performed in the first state from the first cycle game, the player can be expected to be promoted by the re-lottery effect. Therefore, when the big hit game is started, the player can be entertained even if the cycle game is performed in the first state or the second state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus that performs the cycle game in the second state is one of the second large winning opening devices 23, but a plurality of variable winning ball apparatuses may be provided. In this case, the opening pattern for opening the added variable winning ball apparatus and the end condition of the cycle game may be set to be the same as or different from those of the second big prize opening device 23. When a plurality of variable winning ball devices that perform a cycle game in the second state are provided, it may be determined by lottery which variable winning ball device is used when the cycle game is performed in the second state. . Further, the game patterns as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be determined in advance.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the structure of the continuation pattern matched with the game pattern prepared, and an interval effect pattern. For example, in all of the prepared game patterns, the continuation pattern may be determined so that the cycle game in the second state is performed by continuously continuing the cycle game in the first state a plurality of times. In addition, the continuation pattern may be determined so that the cycle game performed in the first state and the cycle game performed in the second state are alternately performed. Every cycle game that is played becomes a specific cycle game.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 50a selects the game pattern when the start winning port switches SW1 and SW2 detect the game ball B (the game ball B has won the start winning ports 21 and 22). Anyway. With this configuration, it is possible to perform a notice effect that suggests the type of the selected game pattern during the auxiliary game.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change distribution of the random number for pattern determination with respect to game pattern Y1-Y4. For example, the selection rate of the game pattern Y4 is lowered by reducing the distribution of the game pattern Y4. By doing so, it is possible to give a rarity to the selection of the game pattern Y4. For this reason, when it is started in the second state (game pattern Y4) from the first cycle game, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening door 23a in the cycle game in the second state may be performed twice or three times. Even when the opening / closing operation is performed a plurality of times, the cumulative opening operation time in which the second big prize opening device 23 is opened is made longer than that in the first state.

  In the above embodiment, identification information other than the identification information [1] [V] may be displayed in the re-lottery effect (promotion effect and non-promotion effect). For example, [○] is displayed on the display device 32 in the promotion effect, and [×] is displayed on the display device 32 in the non-promotion effect. Then, it may be suggested whether or not to be performed in the second state from the next cycle game.

  In the above embodiment, when the state of the cycle game is promoted from the first state to the second state, all subsequent cycle games are performed in the second state, but at least the next cycle game May be performed in the second state, and the number of cycle games performed in the second state may be changed. For example, only the next cycle game may be performed in the second state, or a cycle game such as twice or three times may be performed in the second state.

  In the above embodiment, the initial lottery effect may be omitted. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured such that a cycle game is always performed in the first state whenever a big hit game is generated. In this case, the next cycle game may be performed in the second state when a continuation condition (lottery effect condition) is established in a specific cycle game (for example, a plurality of cycle games).

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined number, which is one of the cycle conditions, may be different between the first state and the second state. For example, the predetermined number in the first state is 8 and the predetermined number in the second state is 10. In this case, by giving a difference to the predetermined number, the total number of payout prize balls in one cycle game can be made different for each state (first state or second state). Further, when a predetermined number is given a difference, the payout prize ball for the game ball B winning one may be the same in the cycle game in the first state and the second state. Also, in the first state, the predetermined number is 8 and the payout prize balls are 10, and in the second state, the predetermined number is 10 and the payout prize balls are 13, so that the difference between both the predetermined number and the payout prize balls is different. By giving, a difference may be given to the total number of payout prize balls in the first state and the second state.

  In the above embodiment, when a cycle game is performed in the first state, the effective time is the number of count switches SW4 and SW5 (the number of inflowing balls) after the first cycle condition is established, and the normal winning The number of mouth switches SW7 and SW8 (the number of discharged balls) may be matched. In this way, for example, means or control for measuring the effective time can be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of cycle games are continuously performed in the first state, and a re-lottery effect is performed when a continuation condition is satisfied during the plurality of cycle games. The conditions may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of times that the cycle game in the first state is continuously performed may be changed to three times, four times, five times, and the like. That is, the timing for performing the re-lottery effect can be arbitrarily changed according to the settings of the game patterns Y1 to Y4. And the timing which changes the continuation state of a cycle game from a 1st state to a 2nd state according to the result of a re-lottery effect can also be changed arbitrarily according to the setting of the game patterns Y1-Y4. In addition, as the lottery effect condition, instead of the continuation condition, for example, the count value C of the game ball B that has flowed into the first big prize opening device 20 during the cycle game performed in the first state is “5”. ”, Or when the count value C reaches“ 5 ”within“ 10000 ms ”after the start of the cycle game.

In the above embodiment, the upper limit number may be changed to 5 times or 10 times, for example. In that case, the game patterns shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are also changed in accordance with the changed upper limit number of times.
In the above embodiment, the three types of interval effects are the normal effect, the promotion effect, and the non-promotion effect. However, the interval effect may be a normal effect and a promotion effect.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the kind of game pattern into 2 types, 3 types, or 5 types or more, for example.
In the above embodiment, the lottery effect (initial lottery effect and re-lottery effect) may be performed by the light effect by the decoration lamp 16 or the sound effect by the speaker 17. For example, a lottery effect may be performed by combining the speaker 17 and the display device 32.

  In the above embodiment, the initial lottery effect and the re-lottery effect may be performed using different display devices. The structure of the display device 32 may be changed to a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, a 7 segment LED type, a mechanical type (drum type, belt type), or the like.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) In the special game, the round game is performed within a predetermined upper limit number of times, and the round control means, when the result of the lottery effect performs the round game in the second state, 7. The round game according to claim 1, wherein all round games until the upper limit is reached after the end of the specific round game are performed in the second state. 8. Gaming machine.

  (B) Inflow ball measuring means for measuring the number of game balls flowing into the first variable winning ball apparatus, and discharged ball measuring means for measuring the number of game balls discharged from the first variable winning ball apparatus And the detection of a new game ball by the start winning detection means from any time point after the start winning detection means detects the game ball until the first opening / closing member opens. While the transition to the auxiliary game is controlled to be invalid, the number of game balls measured by the inflow ball measuring means when the auxiliary game ends without the game ball flowing into the first variable winning ball device or Start winning control means for canceling the invalidation control when the number of game balls measured by the discharge ball measuring means coincides, and the number of times that the start winning detection means detects a game ball as a hold count up to a predetermined upper limit value Hold storage means for storing When the invalidation control by the start winning control means is canceled, the state storage means is provided with a state control means for shifting to the auxiliary game when the holding number is stored in the holding storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and technical idea (A).

  (C) a game display means for performing a variable display game based on detection of a game ball by the start winning detection means or the number of holding times, wherein the state control means is specified in the variable display game during the auxiliary game. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (b), wherein when the display result is derived, the first opening / closing member is opened.

  (D) A technical idea characterized by comprising pattern changing means for changing an operation pattern when the first opening / closing member opens based on a display result derived in the variable display game. ) Gaming machine described in.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a 1st big winning opening apparatus and a 2nd big winning opening apparatus. The block diagram which shows a control structure. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a game pattern. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a game pattern. The flowchart which shows a pending | holding storage process. The flowchart which shows a start winning process. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which a cycle game and each production are performed. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which a cycle game and each production are performed.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 17 ... Speaker, 20 ... 1st grand prize opening device, 21, 22 ... Start prize opening, 23 ... 2nd big prize opening device, 23a ... Grand prize opening door, 30, 31 ... Opening and closing blades 32 ... Display device, 40 ... Special winning opening, 50 ... Main control board, 50a ... Main CPU, 50b ... ROM, B ... Game ball, SW1, SW2 ... Start winning opening switch, SW6 ... Special winning opening switch.

Claims (6)

A first variable winning ball apparatus having a first opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation is provided, and the first opening / closing member opens when the game ball is detected by a start winning detection means. A transition to an auxiliary game that opens the ball device, and the specific winning detection means provided in the winning space of the first variable winning ball device detects the game ball, which is more advantageous to the player than the auxiliary game. In the gaming machine to be transferred to the special game,
A second variable winning ball which is provided separately from the first variable winning ball device and has a second opening / closing member and is opened only by the opening operation of the second opening / closing member only during the special game. Equipment,
The plurality of round games constituting the special game are performed in a first state in which the first variable winning ball apparatus is opened or in a second state in which the second variable winning ball apparatus is opened. When opening control of the first variable winning ball device and the second variable winning ball device is executed and a round game is performed in the first state, after the start of the round game, when the round end condition is satisfied In the case where a transition is made to the next round game on the condition that the game ball is detected by the specific winning detection means by the time, when the round game is performed in the second state, Round control means for shifting to the next round game when the end condition is satisfied,
Production means for performing a lottery effect for notifying whether the round game is performed in the first state or the second state based on a lottery result of an internal lottery,
The effect means performs the lottery effect when a predetermined lottery effect condition is established during a specific round game performed in the first state,
The round control means causes the next round game to be performed in the second state after the end of the specific round game when the result of the lottery effect is to perform a round game in the second state ,
Inflow ball measuring means for measuring the number of game balls that have flowed into the first variable winning ball apparatus;
Discharged ball measuring means for measuring the number of game balls discharged from the first variable winning ball apparatus;
The detection of a new game ball by the start winning detection means from any point in time after the start winning detection means detects a game ball until the first opening / closing member opens. Start winning control means for invalidly controlling the transition to the auxiliary game,
Hold storage means for storing the number of times that the start winning detection means has detected a game ball as a hold number up to a predetermined upper limit value;
State control means for shifting to the auxiliary game when the invalidation control by the start winning control means is canceled, when the holding number is stored in the holding storage means,
An open / close determining means for determining whether or not to open the first open / close member with the transition to the auxiliary game;
Game display means for performing a variable display game for deriving the determination result of the opening / closing determination means during the auxiliary game,
In the auxiliary game, when the winning display result indicating that the determination result of the opening / closing determination unit is affirmative is derived in the variable display game during the auxiliary game, the state control unit performs the first control after the end of the variable display game. The opening / closing member is opened, and the first opening / closing operation is performed after the end of the variable display game when the variable display game indicates that the display result indicating that the determination result of the opening / closing determination means is negative is derived. End the auxiliary game without opening the member,
The start winning control means, during the auxiliary game, when the winning display result is derived in the variable display game and the auxiliary game is terminated without the game ball flowing into the first variable winning ball device, When the hit display result is derived in the variable display game and the number of game balls measured by the inflow ball measuring means coincides with the number of game balls measured by the discharge ball measuring means, and the disagreement in the variable display game A gaming machine , wherein the invalidation control is canceled at any time when a display result is derived and the auxiliary game ends . The directing means performs the first lottery effect at the time when the special game is generated, and performs the lottery effect again when the lottery effect condition is established during the specific round game,
The round control means, after the occurrence of the special game, causes a round game to be performed corresponding to the result of the first lottery effect, and when the lottery effect is performed again thereafter, the result of the lottery effect is displayed. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a round game is played in correspondence. The round control means, when the result of the lottery effect performed again by the effect means performs a round game in the first state, after the end of the specific round game, When the round game is performed in the state of 1 and the result of the lottery effect is the second state, the next round game is performed in the second state after the end of the specific round game. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The effect means performs the lottery effect when the round game in the first state is continuously performed a plurality of times and the lottery effect condition is satisfied during a specific round game reaching the plurality of times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by: Storage means for storing a plurality of round patterns that determine whether each round game corresponding to a predetermined upper limit number is to be performed in the first state or the second state;
One round pattern is selected from the plurality of round patterns when a game ball is detected by the start winning detection means or a game ball is detected by the specific winning detection means during the auxiliary game. Pattern selection means to select,
The round control means executes opening / closing control in each round game based on the round pattern selected by the pattern selection means,
When the specific round game is defined in the round pattern selected by the pattern selection means, the effect means performs the lottery effect when the lottery effect condition is satisfied during the specific round game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: 6. The lottery effect condition is that a game ball is detected by the specific winning detection means during the specific round game performed in the first state. The gaming machine described.

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