JP4745689B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball.

  In a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine, a game ball is launched toward a game board, and the launched game ball is dropped along the game board to play a game. The game board is provided with a entrance (starting opening) through which a game ball falling along the game board can enter, which is advantageous to the player for entering the entrance ( For example, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game (a number of winning balls can be obtained).

  Conventional pachinko machines are usually provided with a symbol display unit that can display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner and displays the result of the big win lottery depending on the types of symbols stopped from the variable state. The symbol on the symbol display unit starts to change in response to the entrance to the entrance and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed by the jackpot lottery, the predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped on the symbol display section, and the jackpot game is executed. If the symbol that is stopped in the symbol display section is a special symbol (probability variation symbol) among the jackpot symbols, the time until the jackpot game is determined to be executed again after the jackpot game is over is longer than the normal game mode. A special game mode that can be shortened (so-called probability variation mode) is executed.

  When the special game mode is executed, the next jackpot game is executed in a relatively short time, so that the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time. When a jackpot game is executed in the special game mode, if the symbol stopped on the symbol display unit when the jackpot game is executed is a probability variation symbol, the special game mode is executed again after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the probability variation mode is continuously executed (so-called continuous change), and a plurality of jackpot games are executed in a short time, so that the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls in a short time. On the other hand, if a jackpot game is executed in the special game mode, if the symbol that stops on the symbol display unit when the jackpot game is executed is a jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol, the special game mode is set after the jackpot game ends. Ends, and shifts to the normal game mode.

However, in the configuration as described above, whether or not the big hit game is executed is determined by the big win lottery performed by the control unit provided in the pachinko machine, so that the player can acquire a large number of prize balls I have no choice but to rely on luck.
Therefore, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a plurality of entrances are provided and a jackpot game having different contents is executed corresponding to the entrance into which a game ball enters (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a technical intervention such as which game entrance the game ball should be fired so that the game ball enters, so that the interest of the game is improved.
JP 2004-255052 A

  A player who plays a game with a pachinko machine as described above performs a game while expecting that the special game mode is executed and that the special game mode continues. Pachinko machines with special game modes that can be easily connected can enjoy a thrilling feeling that a large number of prize balls may be obtained at one time. , Tend to be preferred by players.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a special game mode is easily connected and the interest of the game is further improved.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine that launches a game ball and plays a game, and a plurality of entrances (11, 12) into which the launched game ball can enter. And a jackpot game execution decision for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player for the entered ball when a game ball enters any of the plurality of entrances When the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the means (31, B3, B4, B9, B10) and the jackpot game execution determination means, the time until the jackpot game is determined to be executed again after the jackpot game is ended is determined. Special game mode execution determining means (24, 26, 31, E12) for determining whether or not to execute a special game mode that can be shortened compared to the normal game mode, and the special game mode execution determining means includes: the above The second entrance included in the plurality of entrances than when it is determined that the game ball enters the first entrance (11) included in the number of entrances and the jackpot game is executed. If it is determined that the game ball enters into (12) and the jackpot game is executed, it is easier to determine that the special game mode is executed. (2) Provided with ball entry control means (31, A3, A4, A12) for controlling the game ball so that the game ball can easily enter the ball entrance, and the game machine can enter the game ball during the big hit game. A winning opening (5, 6), winning opening opening / closing means (7, 9) for opening and closing the winning opening, and a special area (26) through which a game ball that has entered the winning opening can pass. The special game mode execution determining means (24, 26, 31, E12) If a game ball that has entered the winning entrance passes through the special area during the winning game, the special gaming mode is executed after the jackpot game ends, and the game is played at the first entrance (11). Opening and closing the award winning opening within a certain period of time during a big hit game where a game ball has entered the second entrance (12) rather than during a big hit game executed with a ball entered The game machine is characterized in that the time for opening the winning opening by means is long .

The alphanumeric characters in parentheses indicate corresponding components in the embodiments described later. The same applies hereinafter.
According to this configuration, during the special game mode, the game ball is easier to enter the second entrance than in the normal game mode, and the game ball enters the second entrance and plays a big hit game. When it is determined to execute, it is easier to determine to execute the special game mode than when it is determined that a game ball enters the first entrance and the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, once the special game mode is executed, the special game mode is easy to continue, and the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed a plurality of times in a short time, so that the interest of the game is further improved.
When a game ball enters the second entrance and a jackpot game is executed, the opening time of the prize opening by the prize opening opening / closing means within a certain time during the jackpot game is the first entrance Since it is longer than the case where the game ball enters the mouth and the jackpot game is executed, it is possible to make more game balls enter the winning opening. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second entrance and a jackpot game is executed, the game ball easily passes through the special area, and the special game mode is easily connected.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the winning opening / closing means (7, 9) opens / closes the winning opening during a jackpot game executed by a game ball entering the first winning opening (11). First winning opening opening / closing means (7) for opening and second winning opening opening / closing for opening / closing the winning opening during a big hit game executed by a game ball entering the second winning opening (12) The opening portion of the upper entry prize opening within a predetermined time is longer in the second prize opening opening / closing means than in the first prize opening opening / closing means. This is a gaming machine.
According to this configuration, the winning opening can be opened and closed by the first winning opening opening / closing means associated with the first winning opening and the second winning opening opening / closing means associated with the second winning opening. it can. Therefore, during the special game mode, the game ball is inserted into the second entrance and the jackpot game is executed. During the jackpot game, the game ball is entered into the entrance that is opened by the second prize opening opening / closing means. By doing so, it is easy to understand the correspondence relationship that the special game mode is easy to change, so that the interest of the game is further improved.
The invention according to claim 3 further includes a rotatable rotating body (24) having a plurality of passing areas (25) through which game balls that have entered the winning opening (5, 6) can pass. (26) The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is at least one of the plurality of passage areas.
According to this configuration, during the jackpot game, a special game mode is entered after the jackpot game ends depending on which of the plurality of passing areas provided in the rotatable rotating body the game ball that has entered the winning opening passes through. It is determined whether or not is executed. As described above, by determining whether or not the special game mode is continuously changed according to the mechanical configuration, it is possible to improve the technical intervention of the player and further improve the interest of the game.
請 Motomeko 4 as in the embodiment described, the upper fill ball control means (31, A3, A4, A12) during normal game mode, the first ball entrance opening than the second ball entrance port (12) In (11), control is performed so that the game ball can easily enter, and during the special game mode, control is performed so that the game ball can enter the second entrance more easily than the first entrance. It may be what performs.

The invention described in claim 5 further includes second entrance opening / closing means (13) for opening and closing the second entrance (12), and the entrance control means (31, A3, A4, A12). The control is performed so that the second entrance opening time by the second entrance opening / closing means within a certain period of time during the special game mode is longer than that in the normal game mode. It is a gaming machine in any one of -4.

According to this configuration, during the special game mode, the normal game mode can be achieved with a simple configuration in which the opening time of the second entrance by the second entrance opening / closing means within a certain time is made longer than that in the normal game mode. Ru can be easily ball entrance of game ball to the second ball entrance opening than during.

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This pachinko machine is for playing a game by launching a game ball toward the game board 1, and a player holds a rotatable handle (not shown) provided in the pachinko machine, By adjusting the rotation angle, the momentum of the game ball launched toward the game board 1 can be adjusted.

  With reference to FIG. 1, a substantially arc-shaped guide rail 2 for guiding a game ball launched from below the game board 1 upward from the left side of the game board 1 is disposed on the board surface of the game board 1. . A large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged on the surface of the game board 1, and the game balls released along the guide rails 2 from the upper left side of the game board 1 obliquely upward to the right are: Along the board surface of the game board 1, it falls through a number of obstacle nails.

  In almost the center of the game board 1, a winning device 3 capable of entering a game ball falling along the board surface of the game board 1 is arranged. The winning device 3 includes a frame 4 that surrounds the outer periphery of the winning device 3, and only the two winning ports (the first winning port 5 and the second winning port 6) formed on the left side surface of the frame 4 are included in the winning device 3. A game ball can enter (in the frame 4). The first winning port 5 and the second winning port 6 are formed side by side on the left side of the frame 4 such that the first winning port 5 is disposed on the upper side and the second winning port 6 is disposed on the lower side. ing.

  The first prize opening 5 can be opened and closed by a first prize opening opening / closing accessory 7 having a long shape. The first prize opening opening / closing accessory 7 is attached such that one end in the longitudinal direction thereof can swing around a swing shaft 8 that stands upright with respect to the surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the first prize opening opening / closing accessory 7 closes the first prize opening 5 in a state of extending in the vertical direction, and restricts the entry of game balls into the first prize opening 5. From this state, in a state of swinging counterclockwise about the swing shaft 8 and tilting to the left with respect to the vertical direction, the first winning port 5 is opened and the game to the first winning port 5 is performed. Allow the ball to enter.

  The second prize opening 6 can be opened and closed by a second prize opening opening / closing accessory 9 having substantially the same long shape as the first prize opening opening / closing accessory 7. The second prize opening opening / closing accessory 9 is attached such that one end in the longitudinal direction thereof can swing around a swing shaft 10 that stands upright with respect to the board surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the second prize opening opening / closing accessory 9 closes the second prize opening 6 in a state of extending in the vertical direction, and restricts the entry of game balls into the second prize opening 6. From this state, in a state of swinging counterclockwise about the swing shaft 10 and tilting to the left with respect to the vertical direction, the second winning port 6 is opened and a game to the second winning port 6 is performed. Allow the ball to enter.

In the lower part of the game board 1, two first entrances 11 and one second entrance 12 into which game balls falling along the board surface of the game board 1 can enter are arranged. The two first entrances 11 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides in the lower part of the game board 1. One second entrance 12 is disposed between the two first entrances 11.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration in the vicinity of the second entrance 12.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a pair of second entrance opening / closing accessories 13 in association with the second entrance 12. Usually, the pair of second entrance opening / closing members 13 are constricted with their tips close to each other as shown in FIG. The game board 1 has a pair of second entrance opening / closing combination 13 in a constricted state, above a space formed between the pair of second entrance opening / closing combination 13 and The restricting plate 14 extending in the left-right direction is disposed at the position. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 2A, a game ball that falls along the board surface of the game board 1 and moves toward the second entrance 12 is moved between the pair of second entrance opening / closing accessories 13. The restriction board 14 prevents the second entrance 12 from entering the second entrance 12, and the second entrance 12 is closed.

When the pair of second entrance opening / closing members 13 are expanded so as to be separated from each other from the state shown in FIG. 2A, as shown in FIG. By forming a passage 15 toward the second entrance 12 on both the left and right sides of the plate 14, the second entrance 12 is opened, and a game ball enters the second entrance 12 through the passage 15. Sphere becomes possible.
Referring to FIG. 1 again, a passing gate 16 through which a game ball falling along the board surface of the game board 1 can pass is disposed between the winning device 3 and the second entrance 12. When the game ball passes through the pass gate 16, the second entrance opening for determining whether or not to open the second entrance 12 by expanding the pair of second entrance opening / closing members 13 is opened. A lottery is executed. The probability determined to open the second entrance 12 by the second entrance opening lottery is, for example, 25/251 in the normal game mode and 250/251 in the probability variation mode described later.

  A normal symbol display unit 17 is disposed on the right side portion of the frame 4 of the winning device 3. The normal symbol display unit 17 is configured by arranging two lamps capable of emitting red and blue light side by side. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 16, the lighting of the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 17 is switched on and off alternately at high speed, whereby the symbol variation of the normal symbol display unit 17 is started. The symbol on the normal symbol display unit 17 is stopped after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds in the normal game mode, 0.5 seconds in the probability variation mode described later), and one of the red and blue lamps is lit. It will be in the state. At this time, if a blue lamp is lit on the normal symbol display section 17, then the pair of second entrance opening / closing accessories 13 is set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds in the normal game mode, which will be described later). In the probability variation mode, the second entrance 12 is opened by being greatly expanded on both sides for 6.0 seconds.

  When a game ball passes through the passing gate 16 during the symbol variation of the normal symbol display unit 17, the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display unit 17 with respect to the passage of the game ball can be suspended up to a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). It has become. The symbol variation operation of the held normal symbol display unit 17 is executed in the order in which the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display unit 17 being executed is completed. Four normal symbol holding lamps 18 are arranged side by side on the right side of the frame 4 of the winning device 3 below the normal symbol display unit 17. In a state where the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display unit 17 is suspended, the same number of ordinary symbol hold lamps 18 are lit as the number of the symbol variation operations held. That is, when the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display unit 17 is held, the normal symbol holding lamp 18 is sequentially lit from the left side, and when the held symbol changing operation is executed, the symbol changing operation is turned on. The hold lamp 18 is turned off from the right side.

  When a game ball enters the first entrance 11 or the second entrance 12, a predetermined number (for example, 10 for entrance into the first entrance 11 and to the second entrance 12). 3 winning balls are paid out from the winning ball payout device 19 (see FIG. 4) and advantageous to the player (for example, a large number of winning balls can be obtained) A jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute is executed. The probability of determining that the jackpot game will be executed by the jackpot lottery (the jackpot probability) is, for example, 11/131 during the normal game mode and 13/131 during the probability variation mode described later.

  On the upper part of the frame 4 of the winning device 3, a first special symbol display unit for displaying the result of the big hit lottery performed for the game ball entering one of the two first entrance holes 11. 20 is arranged. The first special symbol display unit 20 can display a symbol “7” or “−”. When a game ball enters the first entrance 11, the symbol of the first special symbol display unit 20 is “7”. “” And “−” are alternately switched at a high speed, whereby the symbol variation of the first special symbol display unit 20 is started and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, if it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed by the jackpot lottery, “7” (the jackpot symbol) is stopped in the first special symbol display unit 20, and it is determined not to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery. In the case where the first special symbol display unit 20 is in the state, “-” (offset symbol) is stopped.

  Above the normal symbol display portion 17 in the right side portion of the frame 4 of the winning device 3, a second special for displaying the result of the jackpot lottery performed for the game ball entering the second entrance 12. A symbol display unit 21 is arranged. The second special symbol display unit 21 can display a symbol “7” or “−”. When a game ball enters the second entrance 12, the symbol of the second special symbol display unit 21 is “7”. “” And “−” are alternately switched at a high speed, whereby the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is started and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, if it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed by the jackpot lottery, “7” (the jackpot symbol) is stopped in the second special symbol display unit 21 and it is determined not to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery. In the case where the second special symbol display unit 21 is turned off, “-” (out of symbol) is stopped.

  When a game ball enters the second entrance 12 while the first special symbol display unit 20 or the second special symbol display unit 21 is changing, the symbol change of the second special symbol display unit 21 with respect to the incoming ball The operation can be suspended up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times). The symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display unit 21 that has been suspended is executed in accordance with the sequence in which the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display unit 20 or the second special symbol display unit 21 that is being executed ends. The Four second special symbol holding lamps 22 are arranged side by side on the right side of the frame 4 of the winning device 3 above the second special symbol display unit 21. In a state where the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is suspended, the same number of second special symbol hold lamps 22 as the number of the symbol variation operations that are held are lit. That is, when the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is suspended, the second special symbol hold lamp 22 is sequentially lit from the left side, and when the suspended symbol variation operation is executed, it is lit. The second special symbol holding lamp 22 is turned off from the right side.

  During the jackpot game, the first prize opening 5 or the second prize opening 6 is opened and closed by swinging the first prize opening opening / closing accessory 7 or the second prize opening opening / closing accessory 9. More specifically, when it is determined to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 11, during the jackpot game, a predetermined time (for example, 0 .5 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 4 balls) of game balls have entered the first winning opening 5, the first winning opening 5 is opened as one round. Such an operation is performed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 2 rounds) with an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) interposed therebetween. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the jackpot lottery performed for the entrance to the second entrance 12, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses during the jackpot game. The operation of opening the second winning opening 6 until one or a predetermined number (for example, four balls) of game balls enter the second winning opening 6 is defined as one round. A predetermined number of rounds (for example, 2 rounds) are performed with an interval of time (for example, 1 second) interposed therebetween. In this way, during the big hit game, the first winning port 5 or the second winning port 6 is opened, so that it is possible to enter the game ball into the winning device 3.

  As described above, the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 20 or the second special symbol display unit 21, but the symbol on the first special symbol display unit 20 or the second special symbol display unit 21 is changing. The effect display unit 23 arranged at the center of the winning device 3 is also performed. The effect display unit 23 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is disposed in a position recessed behind the board surface of the game board 1 in the winning device 3 (in the frame 4).

  At the bottom of the winning device 3 (below the effect display unit 23), a rotating body 24 having a substantially circular shape in plan view is disposed so as to be rotatable about the central axis so that the central axis extends in the vertical direction. ing. During the jackpot game, a game ball that has entered the winning device 3 from the first winning port 5 or the second winning port 6 passes through a space formed in front of the effect display unit 23 to the bottom of the winning device 3. Guided and guided on the rotating body 24.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the rotating body 24.
Referring to FIG. 3, a plurality of (for example, eight) holes through which game balls can pass are arranged substantially equally along the circumferential direction at the peripheral edge portion of the upper surface of rotating body 24. This internal space constitutes a passing area 25 through which a game ball that has entered the winning device 3 can pass. Among these plurality of passing areas 25, a pair of passing areas 25 arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the rotating body 24 constitutes a special area 26 (so-called V zone), and during the big hit game When the game ball guided into the winning device 3 from the first winning port 5 or the second winning port 6 and guided on the rotating body 24 passes through the special area 26, the game is again performed after the big hit game ends. A probability variation mode (special game mode) in which the time until it is determined to execute the jackpot game can be shortened as compared with the normal game mode is executed. During the probability variation mode, the gaming state notification lamp 27 disposed below the normal symbol holding lamp 18 in the right portion of the frame 4 of the winning device 3 is lit (see FIG. 1).

During the jackpot game, the probability that the game ball that has entered the winning device 3 from the first winning port 5 or the second winning port 6 passes through the special region 26 and the probability variation mode is executed is (the special region 26). Number) / (number of passage areas 25), that is, 2/8.
For the passage of game balls to the special area 26 and the passing area 25 (ordinary area 28) other than the special area 26, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of prize balls are awarded to the prize ball payout device 19 (FIG. 4). Ref.) Therefore, during the jackpot game, the player enters a plurality (maximum 8 balls) of game balls into the winning device 3 from the first winning port 5 or the second winning port 6, and passes these gaming balls through the passing area. By passing through 25, a large number (up to 120 balls) of prize balls can be obtained.

Two normal winning holes 29 through which game balls falling along the board surface of the game board 1 can enter are arranged on both the left and right sides of the first entrance 11. When a game ball enters these normal winning holes 29, a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 19 (see FIG. 4).
Of the game balls that fall along the board surface of the game board 1, enter any of the first entrance 11, the second entrance 12, the first winning entrance 5, the second winning entrance 6, and the normal winning entrance 29. The game balls (out balls) that have not been balled are collected from the out ball collection port 30 formed in the lower part of the game board 1 into the machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of this pachinko machine.
Referring to FIG. 4, the operation of this pachinko machine is controlled by a control unit 31 including a microcomputer. The control unit 31 includes a first special symbol start memory 32, a second special symbol start memory 33, a second special symbol hold counter 34, a normal symbol start memory 35, and a normal symbol hold counter 36. A probability variation flag 37 and a timer 38 are provided.

  The first special symbol start memory 32 stores the result of the big hit lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 11. The first special symbol start memory 32 can store the result of the big hit lottery only once, and the first special entrance 11 with the big special lottery result stored in the first special symbol start memory 32. When a game ball enters, the result of the big hit lottery for that ball is not stored in the first special symbol start memory 32.

  The second special symbol start memory 33 stores the result of the big hit lottery performed for the entrance to the second entrance 12. The second special symbol start memory 33 can store up to five winning lottery results, one of which can be used to execute symbol variation on the second special symbol display unit 21 and the other four maximum symbols. The batch can be stored for holding the symbol variation in the second special symbol display unit 21. That is, when a game ball enters the second entrance 12 in a state in which the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is not performed and is not held, The result of the jackpot lottery performed is stored in the second special symbol start memory 33 for execution, and immediately thereafter, the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 according to the stored result of the jackpot lottery is changed. Done. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second entrance 12 with the result of the big hit lottery already stored in the second special symbol start memory 33 for execution, The result of the jackpot lottery performed is stored in the second special symbol start memory 33 for holding, and the number of jackpot lottery results stored for holding is counted by the second special symbol holding counter 34. Is done. The result of the jackpot lottery stored for holding in the second special symbol start memory 33 is after the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery stored for execution is completed. The symbols are sequentially moved up and stored for execution, and the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is sequentially executed in accordance with the reserved jackpot lottery result.

  The normal symbol start memory 35 stores the result of the second entrance opening lottery performed for the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 16. The normal symbol start memory 35 can store the result of the second entrance opening lottery for a maximum of five times, one of which can be used for the execution of symbol variation on the normal symbol display unit 17 and the other maximum. The four times can be stored for holding the symbol variation in the normal symbol display unit 17. In other words, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 16 in a state where the symbol change of the normal symbol display unit 17 is not performed and is not held, the second entry made for the passage is made. The result of the mouth opening lottery is stored for execution in the normal symbol start memory 35, and immediately thereafter, the symbol variation of the normal symbol display unit 17 corresponding to the stored result of the second entrance opening lottery is performed. It is. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 16 in the state where the result of the second entrance opening lottery is already stored for execution in the normal symbol start memory 35, the passing is performed. The result of the second entrance opening lottery is stored in the normal symbol start memory 35 for holding, and the number of results of the second entrance opening lottery stored for the holding is the normal symbol holding. It is counted by the counter 36. The result of the second entrance opening lottery stored for holding in the normal symbol start memory 35 is the normal symbol display unit 17 corresponding to the result of the second entrance opening lottery stored for execution. After the symbol variation is completed, the symbol variation of the normal symbol display unit 17 is sequentially executed in accordance with the result of the second entrance opening lottery that has been sequentially moved up and stored for execution.

The probability variation flag 37 is for storing whether or not the player is in the probability variation mode. “1” is stored in the probability variation mode, and “0” is stored in the normal game mode.
The timer 38 is for measuring time during the game in this pachinko machine.
The control unit 31 includes a first entrance entrance sensor 39 that detects entry of a game ball into the first entrance 11 and a second entry that detects entry of the game ball into the second entrance 12. Entrance entrance ball sensor 40, gate passage sensor 41 for detecting the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 16, first entrance entrance ball sensor 42 for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the first winning entrance 5, 2 The second winning entrance entrance ball sensor 43 for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the winning entrance 6, the special area passing sensor 44 for detecting the passage of the gaming ball to the special area 26 of the rotating body 24, and the normal of the rotating body 24 Output signals from the normal area passing sensor 45 that detects the passing of the game ball to the area 28 and the normal winning opening entrance sensor 46 that detects the entering of the gaming ball to the normal winning opening 29 are input.

  The control unit 31 includes a first special symbol display unit 20, a second special symbol display unit 21, a second special symbol hold lamp 22, a normal symbol display unit 17, a normal symbol hold lamp 18, a gaming state notification lamp 27, In addition to the components included in the winning device 3 such as the effect display unit 23, the first winning opening opening / closing accessory 7, the second winning opening opening / closing accessory 9, and the rotating body 24, the second entrance opening opening / closing accessory 13 and the award A ball dispensing device 19 or the like is electrically connected as a control target.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of control by the control unit 31 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 16.
Referring to FIG. 5, when the control unit 31 detects that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 16 based on an input signal from the gate passing sensor 41 (YES in step A1), the control unit 31 sets “ It is confirmed whether or not “1” is stored (step A2).

  When “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (YES in step A2), that is, in the probability variation mode, the control unit 31 performs the second entrance opening lottery (step A3). ). At this time, the probability determined to open the second entrance 12 by the second entrance entrance lottery is 250/251. Thereafter, the control unit 31 sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display unit 17 to 0.5 seconds (step A4), and starts the symbol fluctuation display of the normal symbol display unit 17 (step A7).

  When “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (NO in step A2), that is, in the normal game mode, the control unit 31 performs the second entrance opening lottery (step A5). ). At this time, the probability of determining to open the second entrance 12 by the second entrance opening lottery is 25/251. Thereafter, the control unit 31 sets the variation time of the normal symbol display unit 17 to 30 seconds (step A6), and starts the symbol variation display of the normal symbol display unit 17 (step A7).

  The symbol on the normal symbol display unit 17 is stopped after the time set in step A4 or A6 has elapsed (YES in step A8). At this time, if it is not determined to open the second entrance 12 by the second entrance opening lottery, that is, if the second entrance opening lottery is not won (NO in step A9), the control is performed. The unit 31 displays a red lamp on the normal symbol display unit 17 (step A14) to notify the player that the second entrance opening lottery has not been won, and the game to the passing gate 16 is performed. The process for passing the sphere is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to open the second entrance 12 by the second entrance opening lottery, that is, when the second entrance opening lottery is won (YES in step A9), the control unit 31 notifies the player that the second entrance opening lottery has been won by displaying a blue lamp on the normal symbol display unit 17 (step A10). Thereafter, when “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (YES in Step A11), that is, in the probability variation mode, the control unit 31 moves the second entrance opening / closing accessory 13 When the second entrance 12 is opened for 6 seconds (step A12) and "0" is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (NO in step A11), that is, in the normal game mode The second entrance opening / closing accessory 13 is expanded to open the second entrance 12 for 0.5 seconds (step A13), and the process for passing the game ball to the passage gate 16 is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the entry process performed by the control unit 31 for the entry of the game ball into the first entrance 11 or the second entrance 12.
Referring to FIG. 6, during the game by the pachinko machine, the control unit 31 performs the first based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the first entrance entrance sensor 39 or the second entrance entrance sensor 40. It is monitored whether or not a game ball has entered the entrance 11 or the second entrance 12 (steps B1 and B7).

  When it is detected that a game ball has entered the first entrance 11 based on an input signal from the first entrance entrance sensor 39 (YES in step B1), the control unit 31 sets the probability variation flag 37. It is confirmed whether or not “1” is stored in (Step B2), and a jackpot lottery is performed with different jackpot probabilities according to the confirmation result (Steps B3 and B4). More specifically, when “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (NO in step B2), that is, in the normal game mode, the control unit 31 has a jackpot probability of 11/131. When the jackpot lottery is performed (step B3) and “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (YES in step B2), that is, in the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 13/131. A big hit lottery is performed (step B4).

  Thereafter, if the first special symbol display unit 20 is not changing the symbol (NO in step B5), the control unit 31 stores the result of the jackpot lottery in the first special symbol start memory 32 (step B6). If the 1 special symbol display unit 20 is changing the symbol (YES in Step B5), the process for entering the first entrance 11 is terminated without storing the result of the big hit lottery.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the second entrance 12 based on the input signal from the second entrance entrance sensor 40 (YES in step B7), the control unit 31 changes the probability. It is confirmed whether or not “1” is stored in the flag 37 (step B8), and a jackpot lottery is performed with different jackpot probabilities according to the confirmation result (steps B9 and B10). More specifically, when “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (NO in step B8), that is, in the normal game mode, the control unit 31 has a jackpot probability of 11/131. When the jackpot lottery is performed (step B9) and “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (YES in step B8), that is, in the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 13/131. A big hit lottery is performed (step B10).

  Thereafter, the control unit 31 confirms the count value of the second special symbol holding counter 34 (step B11). If the count value (the number of holdings) is not “4” (NO in step B11), the big hit lottery is determined. The result is stored in the second special symbol start memory 33 (step B12), the count value of the second special symbol hold counter 34 is incremented by 1 (step B13), and the count value of the second special symbol hold counter 34 is If it is “4” (YES in step B11), the process for entering the second entrance 12 is terminated without storing the result of the jackpot lottery.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of control by the control unit 31 when the symbol of the first special symbol display unit 20 changes. The result of the big hit lottery stored in the first special symbol start memory 32 by the control of the control unit 31 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 20 by the control of the control unit 31 shown in FIG. Is done.
Referring to FIG. 7, when the result of the jackpot lottery is stored in the first special symbol start memory 32 (YES in step C1), the jackpot game for entering the second entrance 12 (FIG. 8). If step D15) is not being executed (NO in step C2), the control unit 31 starts symbol variation of the first special symbol display unit 20 (step C3). On the other hand, if the jackpot game is being executed for the entrance to the second entrance 12 (YES in step C2), the control unit 31 waits for the jackpot game to end (NO in step C2). The symbol variation of the first special symbol display unit 20 is started (step C3).

  The symbols on the first special symbol display unit 20 are stopped after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in step C4). At this time, when it is not determined to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery, that is, in the case of a loss (NO in step C9), the control unit 31 stops the shift symbol “-” on the first special symbol display unit 20. By displaying (step C10), the player is informed that it is out of place.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the jackpot lottery, that is, in the case of the jackpot (YES in Step C9), the control unit 31 stops displaying the jackpot symbol “7” on the first special symbol display unit 20 (Step C11), the player is informed that it is a big hit. Thereafter, the control unit 31 stores “0” in the probability variation flag 37 (step C12) and executes a jackpot game (step C13).

  If the big hit game (step D15 in FIG. 8) for the entrance to the second entrance 12 is executed during the change of the first special symbol display unit 20 (YES in step C5), the control unit 31 Then, the variation of the first special symbol display unit 20 is interrupted (step C6), and the symbol variation of the first special symbol display unit 20 is resumed after waiting for the jackpot game to end (YES in step C7) (step C6). C8).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of control by the control unit 31 when the symbol of the second special symbol display unit 21 changes. The result of the big hit lottery stored in the second special symbol start memory 33 by the control of the control unit 31 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 21 by the control of the control unit 31 shown in FIG. Is done.
Referring to FIG. 8, when the result of the jackpot lottery is stored in second special symbol start memory 33 (YES in step D1) and second special symbol display unit 21 is not changing (in step D2). NO), if the jackpot game (step C13 of FIG. 7) for the entrance to the first entrance 11 is not being executed (NO in step D3), the control unit 31 displays the symbol of the second special symbol display unit 21. The fluctuation is started (step D4). On the other hand, if the jackpot game is being executed for the entrance to the first entrance 11 (YES in step D3), the control unit 31 waits for the jackpot game to end (NO in step D3). The symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is started (step D4). The control unit 31 starts the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 (step D4), and then decrements the count value of the second special symbol hold counter 34 (step D5).

  The symbols on the second special symbol display unit 21 are stopped after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in step D6). At this time, if it is not determined that the jackpot game is to be executed by the jackpot lottery, that is, in the case of a loss (NO in step D11), the control unit 31 stops the shift symbol “-” on the second special symbol display unit 21. By displaying (step D12), the player is informed that it is out of place.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed by the jackpot lottery, that is, in the case of the jackpot (YES in step D11), the control unit 31 stops displaying the jackpot symbol “7” on the second special symbol display unit 21. (Step D13), the player is informed that it is a big hit. Thereafter, the control unit 31 stores “0” in the probability variation flag 37 (step D14) and executes a jackpot game (step D15).

  When the big hit game (step C13 in FIG. 7) for the entrance to the first entrance 11 is executed while the second special symbol display unit 21 is changing (YES in step D7), the control unit 31 Then, the variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is interrupted (step D8), and the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is resumed after waiting for the jackpot game to end (YES in step D9) (step D8). D10).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of control by the control unit 31 during the jackpot game.
With reference to FIG. 9, when the jackpot game is started, the control unit 31 first wins the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 11. It is confirmed whether or not the game is a jackpot game based on the situation (step E1).
If the started jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 11 is a jackpot game (YES in step E1), that is, FIG. As shown, when the jackpot game (step C13) started by stopping the jackpot symbol on the first special symbol display unit 20 (step C11), the control unit 31 displays the first prize opening opening / closing accessory 7 By swinging, the first winning opening 5 is opened (step E2). Then, the control unit 31 determines whether four game balls enter the first winning opening 5 (YES in step E3) or until 0.5 seconds elapse after the first winning opening 5 is opened (step S3). E4: YES), the first winning opening 5 is kept open.

When four game balls have entered the first winning opening 5 (YES in step E3), or when 0.5 seconds have passed since the first winning opening 5 was opened (YES in step E4), The controller 31 closes the first winning port 5 by swinging the first winning port opening / closing accessory 7 (step E5).
Thereafter, the control unit 31 waits for 1 second as an interval (YES in Step E6), and then swings the first winning opening opening / closing accessory 7 again to open the first winning opening 5. (Step E7). Then, the control unit 31 determines whether four game balls enter the first winning opening 5 (YES in Step E8) or until 0.5 seconds elapse after the first winning opening 5 is opened (Step S8). E9: YES), the first winning opening 5 is kept open.

When four game balls enter the first winning opening 5 (YES in step E8), or when 0.5 seconds have elapsed after the first winning opening 5 is opened (YES in step E9), The controller 31 closes the first winning port 5 by swinging the first winning port opening / closing accessory 7 (step E10).
On the other hand, when the jackpot game started is a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot lottery performed for the entrance to the second entrance 12 is a jackpot game (NO in step E1), that is, FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, when the jackpot game is started (step D15) when the jackpot symbol is stopped (step D13) on the second special symbol display unit 21, the control unit 31 displays the second prize opening opening / closing accessory. The second winning opening 6 is opened by swinging 9 (step E14). Then, the control unit 31 determines whether four game balls enter the second winning opening 6 (YES in Step E15) or until 30 seconds elapses after the second winning opening 6 is opened (in Step E16). YES), the second winning opening 6 is kept open.

When four game balls have entered the second winning opening 6 (YES in step E15), or when 30 seconds have passed since the second winning opening 6 was opened (YES in step E16), the control unit 31 closes the second winning port 6 by swinging the second winning port opening / closing accessory 9 (step E17).
After that, the control unit 31 waits for 1 second as an interval (YES in Step E18), and then swings the second prize opening opening / closing accessory 9 again to open the second prize opening 6. (Step E19). Then, the control unit 31 determines whether four game balls enter the second winning opening 6 (YES in Step E20) or until 30 seconds elapse after the second winning opening 6 is opened (in Step E21). YES), the second winning opening 6 is kept open.

When four game balls have entered the second winning opening 6 (YES in step E20), or when 30 seconds have elapsed since the second winning opening 6 was opened (YES in step E21), the control unit 31 closes the second winning port 6 by swinging the second winning port opening / closing accessory 9 (step E22).
In this way, when the opening operation of the first winning opening 5 or the second winning opening 6 is completed, the control unit 31 performs an effect that the jackpot game is ended in the effect display unit 23 (step E11), and the jackpot game Exit. At this time, if the game ball that has entered the winning device 3 from the first winning port 5 or the second winning port 6 passes through the special area 26 (V entering) during the jackpot game (YES in step E12). ) After storing “1” in the probability variation flag 37, the control unit 31 ends the jackpot game (step E13).

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of the game in the normal game mode, and shows a schematic front view of the game board 1.
In the normal game mode, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), even if the game ball B passes through the passing gate 16, the winning probability of the second entrance opening lottery performed for the passage of the game ball B is performed. Since (25/251) is low (Step A5 in FIG. 5) and the fluctuation time (30 seconds) of the normal symbol display unit 17 is long (Step A6), the second entrance 12 is rarely opened. Thereby, during the normal game mode, it is easier for the game ball to enter the first entrance 11 than to the second entrance 12. Therefore, in order to execute the jackpot game early in the normal game mode, as shown in FIG. 10B, the game ball B is set so that the game ball B enters the first entrance 11 where the ball can always enter. It is wise to fire.

When a game ball B enters the first entrance 11 (YES in step B1 in FIG. 6), a jackpot lottery is performed with a jackpot probability of 11/131 (step B3), and if the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot (YES in step C9 in FIG. 7), the jackpot game is executed (step C13).
During the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the first winning opening opening / closing accessory 7 is swung and the first winning opening 5 is opened for a predetermined time (maximum 0.5 seconds). A round is performed (steps E2 to E10 in FIG. 9). At this time, the game balls B entering the first winning opening 5 in each round are usually 1, 2 balls. One or two game balls B that have entered the winning device 3 from the first winning port 5 are guided on the rotating body 24 as shown in FIG. Passes through the passage area 25. At this time, if at least one game ball B passes through the special area 26 (YES in step E12), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (step E13), and after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation mode becomes Executed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a game flow in the probability variation mode, and shows a schematic front view of the game board 1.
During the probability variation mode, the winning probability (250/251) of the second entrance opening lottery performed for the passing of the game ball B to the passing gate 16 is high (step A3 in FIG. 5), and the normal symbol display section Since the change time 17 (0.5 seconds) is short (step A4), the second entrance 12 is frequently opened. In addition, during the probability variation mode, since the one opening time (6 seconds) of the second entrance 12 is long (step A12), the second entrance 12 is almost open. Thereby, during the special game mode, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second entrance 12 than to the first entrance 11. Therefore, during the probability variation mode, the game ball B is passed through the passage gate 16 as shown in FIG. 11 (a), and the game ball B is inserted into the second entrance 12 as shown in FIG. 11 (b). Can be put in easily, and the big hit lottery for the entrance into the second entrance 12 can be frequently performed.

When a game ball B enters the second entrance 12 (YES in step B7 in FIG. 6), a jackpot lottery is performed with a jackpot probability of 13/131 (step B10), and if the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot (YES in step D11 in FIG. 8), the jackpot game is executed (step D15).
During the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 11C, the second winning opening opening / closing accessory 9 is swung to open the second winning opening 6 for a predetermined time (maximum 30 seconds). (Steps E14 to E22 in FIG. 9). At this time, the number of game balls B entering the second winning opening 6 in each round is usually four (maximum number). As shown in FIG. 11 (d), the four game balls B that have entered the winning device 3 from the second winning opening 6 are guided on the rotating body 24 and are formed on the rotating body 24. Pass through the passage area 25. At this time, if at least one game ball B passes through the special area 26 (YES in step E12), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 37 (step E13), and after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation mode becomes It is executed continuously (so-called continuous change).

  In this embodiment, during the special game mode, the probability of winning the second entrance opening lottery is high (steps A3 and A5 in FIG. 5), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display unit 17 is short (steps A4 and A4). A6) Since the opening time of the second entrance 12 is long (steps A12 and A13), the opening time of the second entrance 12 within a certain time is longer than that in the normal game mode, and is longer than that in the normal game mode. 2 It is easy for game balls to enter the entrance 12. In addition, when it is determined that the game ball enters the second entrance 12 and the jackpot game is executed (NO in step E1 in FIG. 9), the game ball enters the first entrance 11. Thus, it is easier to enter the game ball in the winning device 3 than when it is determined to execute the jackpot game (YES in step E1). The probability variation mode is likely to be executed through the special area 26.

Therefore, once the special game mode is executed, the special game mode is easy to continue, and the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed a plurality of times in a short time, so that the interest of the game is further improved.
In addition, during the special game mode, the second entrance 12 is opened for a certain period of time in a simple configuration that is longer than that in the normal game mode. This makes it easier to enter the ball.

  Further, when a game ball enters the second entrance 12 while the first special symbol display unit 20 or the second special symbol display unit 21 is changing, a ball entry process (second special symbol) The symbol changing operation of the display unit 21 can be held for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). During the special game mode, it is easier for a game ball to enter the second entrance 12 than during the normal game mode, and the entrance process for entering the second entrance 12 is frequently performed. If a game ball enters the second entrance 12 while the entrance processing for the entrance to the second entrance 12 is being performed, the entrance to be performed for that entrance The process can be suspended until a predetermined number of times, and sequentially executed after the current entry process is completed.

Therefore, if a game ball enters the second entrance 12 while the entrance processing for the entrance to the second entrance 12 is being performed, the entrance processing for the entrance is invalidated. Compared to such a configuration, the number of times of entry processing for entering the second entrance 12 can be increased, so that the special game mode is more likely to be continued.
When a game ball enters the second entrance 12 and a jackpot game is executed (NO in step E1 in FIG. 9), the opening time of the second winning slot 6 during the jackpot game (30 Second) is longer than the opening time (0.5 seconds) of the first winning opening 5 when a game ball enters the first entrance 11 and a jackpot game is executed (YES in step E1). More game balls can be entered into the winning device 3. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second entrance 12 and a jackpot game is executed, the game ball easily passes through the special area 26, and the special game mode is easily connected.

  Furthermore, the first prize opening 5 is constituted by the first prize opening opening / closing accessory 7 associated with the first entry opening 11 and the second prize opening opening / closing combination 9 associated with the second entry opening 12. The second winning opening 6 can be opened and closed. Therefore, during the special game mode, the second winning opening 6 opened by the second winning opening opening / closing accessory 9 is caused to enter the second winning opening 12 to cause a game ball to enter and execute the big winning game. If a game ball is inserted into the game, it is easy to understand the correspondence relationship that the special game mode is easy to continuously change, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

  Further, during the jackpot game, the special game mode after the jackpot game ends depending on which of the plurality of passing areas 25 provided in the rotatable rotating body 24 the game ball entered in the winning device 3 passes. It is determined whether or not is executed. As described above, by determining whether or not the special game mode is continuously changed according to the mechanical configuration, it is possible to improve the technical intervention of the player and further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the first special symbol display unit 20 associated with the first entrance 11 and the second special symbol display unit 21 associated with the second entrance 12 result in the jackpot lottery result (the jackpot game It is possible to display whether or not it has been decided to execute. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second entrance 12 during the special game mode and the fact that it has been decided to execute the jackpot game is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 21, the special game is displayed. Since the correspondence relationship that the mode is easy to change is easy to understand, the interest of the game is further improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is executed for the entrance to the second entrance 12 while the first special symbol display unit 20 is changing (YES in Step C5 in FIG. 7). The variation of the first special symbol display unit 20 is stopped until the jackpot game is finished (step C6), and the first special symbol display unit 21 is fluctuated while the first special symbol display unit 21 is fluctuating. When the jackpot game is executed (YES in step D7 of FIG. 8), the variation of the second special symbol display unit 21 is stopped until the jackpot game ends (step D8). As a result, during the jackpot game executed for the entrance to the first entrance 11, the fact that it has been decided to execute the jackpot game is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 21, and the jackpot being executed is displayed. When the game is interrupted and a jackpot game is executed for the entrance to the second entrance 12, or during the jackpot game executed for the entrance to the second entrance 12, the first special symbol display The fact that it has been determined that the jackpot game is to be executed is displayed on the unit 20, and the jackpot game being executed is interrupted, so that it is possible to prevent the jackpot game for the ball entering the first entrance 11 from being executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the jackpot game from being interrupted and the player to wake up, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.
For example, whether or not to execute the probability variation mode is not limited to a configuration that is determined by whether or not a game ball passes through the special area 26 of the rotating body 24. For example, whether or not to execute the probability variation mode. As a configuration in which a probability variation mode execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit is made after entering the second entrance 12, the first entrance 11 is entered and a big win The probability determined to execute the probability variation mode by the probability variation mode execution lottery may be set to be higher than that in the case where

  The number of winning ports constituting the entrance to the winning device 3 is not limited to two, ie, the first winning port 5 and the second winning port 6, but may be a configuration in which only one winning port is formed. In this case, the winning opening opening / closing function for opening and closing the winning opening is one, and the one in the jackpot game played by entering the second entrance 12 enters the first entrance 11. Thus, the operation of the winning opening opening / closing accessory may be controlled so that the opening time of the winning opening within a certain time is longer than that during the jackpot game.

The first entrance 11 is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more.
Further, the number of the second entrance 12 is not limited to one and may be two or more.
In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be applied to other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball gaming machine, a ball ball gaming machine, and a smart ball machine. Is also applicable.

It is the figure which looked at the game board of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view which shows the structure of the vicinity of a 2nd entrance. It is a top view of a rotary body. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of this pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control by the control part when a game ball passes the passage gate. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the entrance process which the control part 31 performs with respect to the entrance of the game ball to the 1st entrance or the 2nd entrance. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control by the control part at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation of a 1st special symbol display part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control by the control part at the time of the symbol change of a 2nd special symbol display part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control by the control part in jackpot game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the flow of the game in normal game mode, Comprising: The schematic front view of the game board is shown. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the flow of the game in probability variation mode, Comprising: The schematic front view of the game board is shown.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 5 1st prize opening 6 2nd prize opening 7 1st prize opening opening / closing accessory 9 2nd prize opening opening / closing accessory 11 1st entrance slot 12 2nd entrance slot 13 2nd entrance opening / closing accessory 20 1st special symbol display part 21 2nd special symbol display part 24 Rotating body 25 Passing area 26 Special area 31 Control part

Claims (5)

A gaming machine that launches a game ball to play a game,
A plurality of entrances into which the launched game balls can enter,
A jackpot game execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player for a game ball when the game ball enters any of the plurality of entrances; ,
When it is decided to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot game execution determining means, a special game mode is executed in which it is possible to shorten the time until the jackpot game is determined to be executed again after the jackpot game is finished as compared with the normal game mode. Special game mode execution determining means for determining whether or not,
The special game mode execution deciding means is provided at the plurality of entrances more than when it is decided that a game ball enters the first entrance included in the plurality of entrances and the jackpot game is executed. If it is decided that a game ball will enter the included second entrance and execute a jackpot game, it will be easier to determine if the special game mode is executed,
The special game mode includes a ball entry control means for performing control so that the game ball can easily enter the second ball entrance than in the normal game mode .
The above gaming machine is
A winning opening that allows game balls to enter during the jackpot game,
Winning opening and closing means for opening and closing the winning opening;
A special area through which game balls that have entered the winning opening can pass;
The special game mode execution determining means executes a special game mode after the jackpot game is finished if the game ball that has entered the winning opening passes the special area during the jackpot game,
It is within a certain amount of time during a jackpot game where a game ball enters the second entrance and is executed, rather than during a jackpot game where the game ball enters the first entrance. A gaming machine characterized in that the above-mentioned prize opening opening time by the above-mentioned prize entry opening / closing means is long . The above prize opening opening and closing means is
First winning opening opening / closing means for opening and closing the winning opening during a jackpot game executed by a game ball entering the first winning opening;
Second winning opening opening / closing means for opening and closing the winning opening during a jackpot game executed by a game ball entering the second winning opening;
The than the first winning hole closing means, the direction of the second prize opening and closing means, the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the long opening time of the winning hole within a certain time. And further comprising a rotatable rotating body having a plurality of passing areas through which game balls entered in the winning opening can pass,
The special area, the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one of the plurality of passing areas. The entrance control means controls the game ball so that it is easier to enter the first entrance than the second entrance during the normal game mode, and the second entrance during the special game mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the control is performed so that a game ball can easily enter the second entrance rather than the first entrance. A second entrance opening / closing means for opening and closing the second entrance;
The entrance control means performs control so that the second entrance opening time by the second entrance opening / closing means within a predetermined time is longer than the normal game mode during the special game mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 .