JP5112738B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a variable winning device capable of winning a game ball launched into a game area formed on the surface of a game board, and more particularly to the structure of a variable winning device.

  Conventionally, this type of variable winning device is, for example, provided so as to be rotatable between an open position where a game ball can be won or easy to win, and a closed position where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win. Some open / close blades are electrically opened and closed by solenoids. Specifically, the solenoid plunger and the opening / closing blade are connected via a transmission member pivotally supported, and the transmission member rotates in conjunction with the forward / backward movement of the plunger. The opening and closing blades open and close in conjunction with the rotation of the.

  As such a variable winning device, for example, a solenoid is de-energized so that the opening and closing blades are positioned at the closed position, and at the closed position, the rotation of the transmission member is restricted by the plunger. In this way, for example, illegally entering a piano wire, wire, etc., forcibly opening the opening and closing blades to make it easy for the game ball to win, and preventing illegal acts trying to obtain many winning balls (For example, refer to Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-340020 (page 7, FIG. 5-6) JP 2001-314579 A (Page 4, FIGS. 5-6)

  However, in the variable prize winning apparatus described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when a stress for forcibly opening the opening / closing blade is applied, the force is transmitted directly to the plunger via the transmission member. Therefore, there was a problem that the solenoid was likely to break down.

  Further, when the ascent of the transmission member is regulated by the plunger in the closed position, the linkage between the transmission member and the plunger is released, and the transmission member is supported only by the rotating shaft, so that the transmission component There is a possibility that the linkage between the plunger and the plunger becomes unstable.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, such as forcing the open / close blades to be forcibly opened by a fraudulent member or the like and illegally winning a game ball without damaging the electric drive unit. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent fraud.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The game ball (game ball) is provided with a variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 58) in which opening / closing blades (301a, 301b) are provided at a winning opening (start winning port 58a), and the opening / closing blade is easy for a game ball to win. It is possible to change (turn) between the open state (open position) and the closed state (closed position) where the game ball does not win or is difficult to win, and when the predetermined condition is met (normal symbol win) A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) that opens and closes the opening and closing blades and gives a predetermined gaming value (start of fluctuation of special symbols) to a player when a game ball wins the winning opening,
The variable winning device is:
An electric drive unit (solenoid 59) having a plunger (59a) for opening and closing the open / close blade;
A transmission member (320) for transmitting a driving force to the open / close blade in association with the plunger;
A support member (base plate 300, support member 303) that supports the opening and closing blades, the electrical drive unit, and the transmission member;
With
The transmission member, rotation of the for rotatably supporting with respect to the support member between a closed position to said open wings and the open position to the said transmission member opened the closing blade and a closed state Including an axis (324),
The support member restricts the rotation position (the rear end in the normal variable winning device 58, the front end in the normal variable winning device 58 ′) and the rotation of the transmission member that rotatably supports the transmission member. The pivot shaft is supported so as to be relatively movable with respect to the operation direction (front-rear direction) of the plunger between the restriction position (the front end in the normal variable winning device 58 and the rear end in the normal variable winning device 58 ′). Including a bearing portion (bearing long hole 313),
In response to the operation of the plunger (movement from the retracted position to the projecting position) based on the first operation of the electric drive unit, the transmission member is centered on the rotating shaft positioned at the rotating position. Rotating in the direction 1 (direction in which the tips of the linkage arms 321a and 321b move downward (for example, counterclockwise in FIG. 45A)), the open posture is changed to the closed posture, and the closed posture state The rotation shaft moves from the rotation position to the restriction position,
In response to the operation of the plunger (movement from the protruding position to the retracted position) based on the second operation of the electric drive unit, the rotation shaft moves from the restriction position to the rotation position, and the rotation The transmission member rotates in the second direction (the direction in which the tips of the linkage arms 321a and 321b move upward (for example, clockwise in FIG. 45A)) around the rotation axis of the position, and the closing Configured to be in an open posture from a posture,
The support member includes a rotation restricting portion (a linear groove portion 316, which abuts on the transmission member and restricts the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction when the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position. An upper straight surface 316a) is provided,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first operation and the second operation of the plunger are converted into the rotational force of the transmission member, the rotational force of the transmission member is converted into the rotational force of the opening and closing blade, and the opening and closing blade is opened. It is rotated between the state and the closed state. The transmission member is released from the restriction by the rotation restricting portion when the rotation shaft moves in accordance with the second operation of the plunger and is positioned at the rotation position, and the transmission member rotates in the second direction to release from the closed posture. As a result, the open / close blade is opened. In addition, in response to the first operation of the plunger, after rotating from the open position to the closed position in the first direction, the rotation shaft moves and is positioned at the restriction position so that the second direction is reached. Since the rotation is restricted by the rotation restricting portion and the opening / closing blade cannot be forcibly rotated to be in the open state, the opening / closing blade is illegally opened by an unauthorized member such as a wire to win the game ball It is possible to prevent such illegal acts as much as possible.
In addition, when the opening / closing blade is in the closed state, the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction is formed on a structurally strong support member that supports the opening / closing blade, the electric drive unit, and the transmission member. By being restricted by the rotation restricting portion, the load applied to the opening and closing blades is not directly transmitted to the plunger via the transmission member, thereby protecting the electric drive portion and making it difficult to break down.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The transmission member (320) has a guide shaft (guide pin 326),
The support member has a guide groove (guide groove 314) into which the guide shaft is inserted,
The guide groove slides in contact with the guide shaft in the state where the pivot shaft (324) is located at the pivot position, and moves the transmission member in the first direction (the tips of the linkage arms 321a and 321b are downward). Arc-shaped curved surface (upper arc surface 315a) that rotates in the direction of movement (for example, counterclockwise in FIG. 45A), and the transmission in a state where the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position. A regulating surface (upper straight surface 316a) as the rotation regulating portion that regulates rotation of the member in the first direction by contact with the guide shaft,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the transmission member is guided by the guide shaft and the guide groove so as to be rotatable and movable in the plunger operation direction. Therefore, the transmission member is rotated and moved in the plunger operation direction. The switching between the movement and the movement of the plunger in the movement direction is performed reliably.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 2 ,
The restriction surface (upper straight surface 316a) is provided substantially parallel to the bearing portion (bearing long hole 313).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the rotation shaft moves between the rotation position and the restriction position, the positional relationship between the transmission member and the plunger is changed by being guided to move parallel to the bearing portion. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the linkage between the plunger and the transmission member from being released during movement between the rotation position of the rotation shaft and the restriction position.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The support member (303) is formed in a cylindrical shape, and accommodates and supports the transmission member (320) and the plunger (59a) inside.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the transmission component is covered with the cylindrical support member, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such that the transmission member is forcibly rotated by an unauthorized member such as a wire.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The opening / closing blade (301a, 301b) is composed of a pair of opening / closing pieces (opening / closing blades 301a, 301b),
The transmission member (320) includes a pair of opening / closing blade linkage arms (linking arms 321a, 321b) linked to the pair of opening / closing pieces, and a plunger linkage shaft (connection arm 322) installed on the pair of opening / closing blade linkage arms. ) And
The plunger (59a) is linked (engaged) to the plunger linkage shaft via a pair of linkage portions (a front locking piece 332a and a rear locking piece 332b) formed at equal intervals on both sides of the plunger. Is stopped),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operation of one plunger is transmitted to each of the pair of opening / closing blade linkage arms via the plunger linkage shaft, and the pair of opening / closing pieces can be interlocked, thereby simplifying the structure.

The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Based on the winning of a game ball (game ball) in the variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 58), or based on the result of a lottery based on the winning of the game ball, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter. A special variable prize-winning device (first special variable prize-winning ball device 66) that performs a start-up operation in which the game ball enters the second state from which the game ball easily enters from the first state;
Based on the fact that a game ball has won a special area (first specific entrance 89, second specific entrance 91) provided in the special variable prize-winning device, the game state is changed to a specific game state (big hit) that is advantageous to the player. A game control means for controlling the progress of the game (game control microcomputer 99);
Start detection means (start port switch 60) for detecting a game ball won in the variable winning device and outputting a detection signal;
Open / close determining means for determining the open / close state of the open / close blades (301a, 301b) in the variable winning device (step S1560 in the game control microcomputer 99);
When it is determined by the opening / closing determination means that the opening / closing blades in the variable prize-winning device are in the closed state (N in step S1560), the winning detection of the game ball is detected by the start detection means ( N in step S1563), an abnormality notifying means for executing abnormality notification (step S1564 in the game control microcomputer 99),
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the game control means determines whether the variable winning device is open or closed, and when the variable winning device is determined to be closed by the opening / closing determining means, the detecting means determines the game ball. Since it includes an abnormality notification means for performing abnormality notification based on the detection of the winning of the prize, it is possible to notify that a winning abnormality has occurred due to an illegal act on the variable winning device, and as a result, to the variable winning device It is possible to reliably prevent cheating.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 ,
Specific detection means (a first specific ball detector 121a and a second specific ball detector 121b) for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area among a plurality of areas provided in the special variable winning device;
A movable member (rotating body 79 or sorting member 83) provided in the special variable prize-winning device and operating so as to be able to guide the game ball that has entered the special variable prize-winning device to the specific area;
The movable member control means for controlling the operation of the movable member (the CPU 112 performs steps S245 to S248, S253 and S254, S257 and S258, S264, S541 to S544, S549 to S552, S558, and the motor initial position return in step S24. Control processing part), and
Entry detecting means (first count switch 106) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device;
A discharge detection means (discharge ball detector 122) for detecting a game ball discharged from the special variable winning device;
Based on the detection by the entry detection means and the detection by the discharge detection means, a game ball presence / absence determination means for determining whether or not there is a game ball in the special variable winning device (the CPU 112 executes the process of step S262). Part) and
With
The movable member control means includes
Based on the detection of the game ball by the start detection means, the first motion pattern (first distribution motion pattern) that allows the game ball to easily enter the specific region until the predetermined time has elapsed. Or the first rotation pattern), and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second movement pattern (the second distribution movement pattern or the second movement pattern) in which the movable ball is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area. Based on the small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP6 set by the CPU 112 in step S228, the processing of steps S245 to S248, S253 and S254, S257 and S258 is executed. Part) and
The movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member based on the fact that the game ball presence / absence determining means determines that no game ball is present in the special variable winning device (corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S262). CPU 112 executes the processing of steps S264 and S265),
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable member control means has a first action that allows the game ball to easily enter the specific area until a predetermined time elapses based on the detection of the game ball by the start detection means. It is configured to include a start-time operation control means for operating the movable member in a second operation pattern that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter a specific area after a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereby, even when the big prize opening changes between the first state and the second state in the starting mode, it is possible to provide a period during which the game ball easily enters the specific area and a period during which the game ball does not easily enter the specific area. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game by the variable winning device.
The movable member control means is configured to include a movable member stop control means for stopping the operation of the movable member based on the fact that the medium presence / absence determining means determines that there is no game ball in the special variable winning device. Has been. Thereby, power consumption can be reduced compared with the case where a movable member is always operated.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 ,
Specific detection means (a first specific ball detector 121a and a second specific ball detector 121b) for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area among a plurality of areas provided in the special variable winning device;
A movable member (rotating member 79 or sorting member) that is provided in the special variable winning device and operates in a predetermined operation mode from a predetermined initial position so that a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device can be guided to the specific area. 83)
Based on the detection of the game ball by the start detection means, the movable member control means for controlling the operation of the movable member (the CPU 112 performs steps S245 to S248, S253 and S254, S257 and S258, S264, S541 to S544, A portion for executing the processing of S549 to S552, S558 and the motor initial position return control processing of step S24),
Entry detecting means (first count switch 106) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device;
A discharge detection means (discharge ball detector 122) for detecting a game ball discharged from the special variable winning device;
Based on the detection by the entry detection means and the detection by the discharge detection means, a game ball presence / absence determination means for determining whether or not there is a game ball in the special variable winning device (the CPU 112 executes the process of step S262). Part) and
With
The movable member control means includes
After the movable member is operated, a control for returning the movable member to the predetermined initial position based on the fact that the game ball presence / absence determining means determines that no game ball is present in the special variable winning device. Including initial position return control means to be executed (the part where the CPU 112 executes the motor initial position return control process of step S24 based on the settings of steps S266, S601 and S622, and the part which executes the processes of steps S264 and S558),
Based on the detection of the game ball by the start detection means, the start time operation control means for starting the start operation after a predetermined operation standby time has elapsed (based on the determination by the CPU 112 in step S211). After executing the special symbol variable display process of step S112 and the special symbol stop process of step S112, based on the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 set in step S228, the process of step S243 is performed corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S242. Part to execute)
The predetermined operation waiting time is set longer than the time required for the movable member to return to the predetermined initial position by the initial position return control means.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the movable member is operated, the movable member control means determines the movable member based on the fact that the game ball presence / absence determining means determines that there is no game ball in the special variable winning device. The initial position return control means for executing the control to return to the initial position is included. The starting operation control means starts the starting operation after a predetermined operation waiting time has elapsed based on the detection of the game ball by the start detecting means. The predetermined operation standby time is set longer than the time required for the movable member to return to the predetermined initial position by the initial position return control means. As a result, the movable member can always be operated from the predetermined initial position at the time when the grand prize opening is in the first state by the starting operation and the game ball can enter the special variable winning device.
Further, the movable member can be returned to the predetermined initial position and stopped by the initial position return control means, and the power consumption can be reduced compared to the case where the movable member is always operated.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. In the following description, the horizontal direction in FIG. 1 is the horizontal direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the vertical direction in FIG. 1 is the vertical direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the front side in FIG. The back side of FIG. 1 will be described as the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 2 that is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame, and a main configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is pivotally supported on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front frame 3 is provided. A front door frame 4 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate opening and closing frame 11 is provided on the lower front portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. In addition to the front door frame 4 and the upper plate opening / closing frame 11, the front frame 3 is provided with a game board 40, a lower plate 27, an ashtray unit 29, an operation handle 30, and the like. On the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a card unit device 128 (FIG. 5) for lending a game ball to a player (lending a ball) may be attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the first special variable winning ball device 66, an ordinary variable winning ball device 58 and a start winning device 58b are provided. The ordinary variable winning ball device 58 is an electric tulip type variable winning ball device having a pair of rotating blades 301a and 301b (see FIG. 39) that are opened and closed by a solenoid 59 for a normal electric accessory. A starting port 58a is formed. The normal variable winning ball device 58 includes a start port switch 60 that detects a game ball that has entered the start port 58a. In the normal variable winning ball device 58, when the rotating blades 301a and 301b are in the vertical position, the starting port 58a is closed, and the rotating blades 301a and 301b are moved to the tilted position by the solenoid 59 for the ordinary electric accessory. The opening 58a is thereby opened. Note that the start port 58a has a structure capable of receiving a game ball even when it is in the closed position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the second region 88, a rotating body 79 serving as a movable member is provided. In this embodiment, the rotating body 79 is formed so that a rotating operation is possible as a predetermined operation mode. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the second region 88. The game ball guided to the second region 88 through the second guide passage 117 can roll so as to make a circular motion around the rotating body 79 as indicated by arrows A11 and A12 shown in FIG. The rotating body 79 is formed with a movable entrance 79a through which a game ball can enter. The rotating body 79 can rotate (rotate) from a predetermined initial position by the driving force of the motor 127 (FIG. 5). For example, the rotation operation can be performed in either the forward direction or the reverse direction with the position where the center of the movable entrance 79a is located on the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3 as the initial position. Further, during the rotation operation, the rotation direction of the rotating body 79 can be switched between the forward direction and the reverse direction. Even if the rotation of the motor 127 is stopped, the rotating body 79 cannot return to an initial position from an arbitrary rotation position after the rotation. On the rolling plate formed around the rotator 79, for example, a rib or a groove may be formed so that the game ball can easily enter the movable advance entrance 79a at the position indicated by the arrow A15. .

  In addition, the rotating body 79 may be provided with a detector that can specify the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79, such as the rotational position of the movable advance entrance 79a. For example, it is only necessary that the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 can be specified by attaching a rotary encoder to the rotating shaft of the rotating body 79. Alternatively, the rotation of the rotating body 79 is performed by executing predetermined calculation processing based on the rotation speed of the motor 127 (for example, rpm [rounds per minute], etc.), the time during which the motor 127 is driven in the forward direction and the reverse direction, and the like. The amount may be specified. Alternatively, the rotation amount of the rotator 79 may be specified by attaching a variable resistor whose resistance value changes according to the rotation position of the rotator 79 to the rotation shaft of the rotator 79.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the ordinary variable winning ball device 58, a second special variable winning ball device 48 is provided. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 has an opening / closing plate 49 that is opened / closed by a second large winning opening door solenoid 65, and the opening / closing plate 49 serves as an opening serving as a large winning opening (second large winning opening). The part is changed between an open state that is a first state and a closed state that is a second state. A game ball that has entered the inside of the second special variable winning ball device 48 from the opened opening is detected by the second count switch 52. The second special variable winning ball device 48 is provided with a third specific ball detector 51 which is a detector for establishing a big hit continuation right with the detection of the game ball (V winning detection). ing. A V shutter is provided above the third specific ball detector 51 to prevent the game ball from passing through the third specific ball detector 51 until the opening / closing plate 49 is next opened once the V prize is detected. ing. The V shutter is connected to the second V shutter solenoid 50 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like. The opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 without providing the third specific ball detector 51 or the V shutter inside the second special variable winning ball device 48. In such a case, the right to continue the big hit may be established regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the opening.

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

  When “winning” is derived as a display result of the variable symbol display in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63, the start opening 58a in the normal variable winning ball device 58 is moved from the closed position to the open position. When the predetermined time elapses after that, it returns to the closed position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the jackpot game state based on the variable display result in the special figure game being “big hit”, the maximum number of times that the round game can be continued (upper limit number) is set to “10 rounds”. In each round game other than the final round game that has reached the maximum number of continuations, a game ball is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b, or a third specific ball detector 51 The fact that the game ball is detected by may be a condition for enabling the next round game to be executed. For example, when the first big prize winning opening (opening 82) in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened in the round game, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is entered. Enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a or the second specific sphere detector 121b, thereby shifting to the next round game. As long as the right to continue is established, the round game can be continued continuously. In addition, when the opening that becomes the second big prize opening in the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 in the round game, the inside of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is entered. As long as the game ball is detected by the third specific ball detector 51, a continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established and the round game can be continuously repeated. In a round game in which the opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 48, A continuation right for shifting to the next round game may be established and the round game may be continued repeatedly.

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

  Signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b, 109, 121 a, 121 b, 122 and the switches 52, 62, 106 are provided on the game board 40 via the switch relay board 95. Is done. In addition, signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are also input to the main board 120. A random number generation circuit 60 a is connected to the main board 120, and when the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are turned on, the count value at that time is input to the main board 120.

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

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

  The main board 120 is supplied with power from the power supply board 97 and drives various game effect LEDs / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b, various decoration LEDs / lamps 32, speakers 12a, 12b, and the like. The power to be supplied is supplied to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral power supply relay board 47. The power supply board 97 receives AC24V AC power supply serving as a primary power supply via a power supply cord, and supplies power as a secondary power supply to the main board 120 and the payout control board 98. The power supply board 97 is also equipped with a clear switch 97a for clearing all operations in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The peripheral power supply relay board 47 relays the power from the main board 120 to the voice frame lamp board 92. Also, a prize ball number signal is output from the main board 120 based on detection signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b and the switches 52, 56, 60, 106 and transmitted to the payout control board 98. .

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

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

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

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

The random number value MR3 for determining the small hit type is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of small hit types when the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “99”. In this embodiment, there are first to fourth small hits as a plurality of types of small hits, and the operation of the rotator 79 by driving the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state according to which one is the small hit. The mode, the operation mode of the opening / closing piece 81 by driving the solenoid 105 for opening / closing, the operation mode of the sorting member by driving the sorting solenoid 108, and the like are made different. Also, in this embodiment, the big prize opening is opened for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached in the jackpot game state, depending on which of the first to fourth jackpots. Change the upper limit of controllable time.

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

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

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 100, as a table referred to for determining whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”, for example, a special figure as shown in FIG. A display result determination table 200 is included. The special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. 7 includes setting data for associating (allocating) the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result with any of the big hit determination value data, the loss determination value data, and the small hit determination value data. (Determination data) and the like.

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

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

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

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

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a small hit control pattern table 230 as shown in FIG. 10, for example. In the small hit control pattern table 230, the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 during the period in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state, the solenoids 50, 59, It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the content of the driving operation by 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 as a small hit control pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of the small hit types. For example, in the small hitting control pattern table 230, four types of small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP4 are stored corresponding to four types of small hitting types consisting of “first small hitting” to “fourth small hitting”. ing. Each of the plurality of types of small hit control patterns stored in the small hit control pattern table 230 includes, for example, setting data and control data associated with various determination values as shown in FIG. The setting contents and control contents and execution timing of the CPU 112, such as the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the driving actions of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127, etc. It is shown. Note that the small hitting control pattern is not limited to the time series showing the setting and control contents and execution timing by the CPU 112, and may be listed regardless of the time series. For example, the small hit control pattern indicates data indicating the timing for generating the drive control signal and the timing for stopping the output of the drive control signal for each of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127. Data and control data indicating a drive control signal generation pattern or stop command may be individually associated with each other.

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

  Here, the large winning opening opening determination value shown in the small hit control pattern is determined by the start opening switches 56 and 60 after the game ball that has entered the starting opening 58a or the starting winning apparatus 58b serving as the start area is detected. The shortest waiting time until the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened by the starting operation is the longest time required to return the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotation position after the rotation to the initial position. It is set to be longer than the required time. For example, the time required to return the center of the variable entrance 79a from the opposite side of the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3 to the reference line L1 as the initial position is until the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. Is the longest time required. As an example, if the longest required time is “5 seconds” and the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, the special symbol variable display time is at least “4 seconds”. . In this case, as the big winning opening opening determination value, for example, the elapsed time from the start time of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game is “1.5 seconds. "Is set to indicate the game control process timer value corresponding to". " Then, after the game ball is detected by the start port switches 56 and 60, “5.5 seconds” will elapse at the shortest until the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is opened. It can be longer than “5 seconds”, which is the longest required time required to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position. Thus, the big winning opening opening determination value shown in the small hit control pattern includes the variable display time of the special symbol in the special game, and the first start operation after the game ball enters the start area. After the rotation body 79 is rotated in the forward or reverse direction in the small hit game state or the big hit game state, the rotation body 79 is set to the initial position for the time until the opening 82 serving as a big winning opening is in an open state. It may be set to be longer than the time required for returning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 163 stores data indicating the timer value in each timer. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with a game control process timer and a motor return control timer.

  The game control process timer is used to control the progress of the special figure game, such as the special symbol variable display time which is the execution time of the special figure game, and the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. This is for measuring time and the like on the main board 120 side. For example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game or the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. It is used as a down counter that counts down periodically. Alternatively, the game control process timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a special game, a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, and is periodically counted up. It may be used as a counter.

  For example, the motor return control timer rotates the rotating body 79 by driving the motor 127 in a small hit game state or a big hit game state, and then from an arbitrary rotation position after the rotation of the rotary body 79 to the initial position. This is for measuring the time for driving the motor 127 to return it. For example, in the motor return control timer, after the rotating body 79 is rotated in the small hit gaming state, the control time for the small hit gaming state elapses and the game ball is placed inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. When it is determined that it does not exist, or when the big hit gaming state ends, data indicating a timer value that is a driving time of the motor 127 corresponding to the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 is set. Thereafter, the motor return control timer value, which is a timer value in the motor return control timer, is counted down by periodically subtracting 1 or the like until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the abnormality notification process executed in step S55 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, so that the abnormal state can be automatically recovered after the predetermined time elapses. It may be. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state is not required even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like. Alternatively, in the abnormality notification process executed in step S55, for example, an effect control command that becomes an error command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to notify the occurrence of an error, and then the loop process is not entered. You may make it complete | finish a winning opening error determination process. In this case, for example, in the prize ball processing executed in step S20 shown in FIG. 17, the output of the prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 is prohibited and the prize ball number is not set. That's fine.

  After the switch process is executed in step S12 shown in FIG. 17, the display control process is executed (step S13). In this display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a and the normal symbol display device 63, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start memory LED 46 and the normal symbol start memory LED 64, and the like. Is output to each display device or LED. When the display control process is completed, when it is detected that a game ball has won a prize winning opening (opening 82, opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48) at a time other than the normal time, When it is detected that a game ball has won at the start opening 58a at a time other than the above, a process for notifying the abnormal winning is performed (step S14).

  When the abnormal winning notification process ends, a random number update process is executed (step S15). In this random number update processing, for example, numerical data for generating various random values such as a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR4 for determining the round number are stored in the CPU 112. Is updated by software.

  After the random number update process, an initial value determination random number update process is executed (step S16). In this initial value determining random number update process, initial values of various random values such as a random number value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a small hit type, and a random value MR4 for determining a round number are determined. The random number value used for the purpose is updated. When the initial value determination random number update process is completed, a special symbol process is executed (step S17). In this special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and control of display operation in the special symbol display device 44a is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the special winning opening / closing operation in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 66 and 48 in a predetermined procedure. Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S18). In this normal symbol process, display control for variable display of the normal symbol, position control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58, and the like are performed.

  When the normal symbol process is completed, the display command control process is executed (step S19). In this display command control process, an effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 in order to control various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. Following the display command control process, an information output process is executed (step S20). In this information output processing, various game information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to the hall management computer installed in the game hall via the board external terminal board 96 and the like. After the information output process, a prize ball process is executed (step S21). In this prize ball processing, the prize ball number is set by outputting a prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 in accordance with the detection signal from each switch. For example, in the prize ball processing in step S20, when either the detection signal from the first count switch 106 or the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on, the number of prize balls is the same “10”. It suffices if the setting to be performed is performed. Alternatively, when the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an on state, the number of prize balls is set to “5”, while the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in an on state. Alternatively, “10” may be set as the number of prize balls different from the case where the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state.

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, a test terminal process is executed (step S22). In this test terminal processing, for example, setting during special symbol variable display or special symbol, setting during operation of the first special variable winning ball device 66, setting during operation of the second special variable winning ball device 48, normal variable winning ball device Various signals such as 58 setting during operation and normal symbol variable display setting are output. After the test terminal process, an output process is executed (step S23). In this output process, in order to drive or stop each solenoid or motor, for example, steps S243, S246, S248, S250, S258 (described above, FIG. 22), S542, S544, S546, S552 (described above, FIG. 28) described later. And S134 (FIG. 32), a drive control signal is output, while steps S254, S256, S260 (above, FIG. 22), S264 (FIG. 23), S550, S554, S558 (above, FIG. 28). ) And S135 (FIG. 32), the drive control signal output is stopped. When the output process ends, a storage process is executed (step S24). In this storage process, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start storage LED 46 and the normal symbol start storage LED 64 is set.

  After the storage process, a motor initial position return control process is executed (step S25). In this motor initial position return control process, after the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state, there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. Based on the determination result, when the small hit game state is ended or when the big hit game state is ended, a drive signal for driving the motor 127 is set until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. Subsequent to the motor initial position return control process, a special symbol display control process is executed (step S26). In the special symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a is set. When the special symbol display control process ends, the normal symbol display control process is executed (step S27). In this normal symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the normal symbol display device 63 is set. Subsequent to the normal symbol display control process, a state indicator control process is executed (step S28). In this status indicator lamp control process, display operation of a predetermined status indicator lamp is controlled. When the status indicator control process ends, the interrupt permission state is set (step S29), and the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 as special symbol process processing. When the special symbol process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 112 first checks whether or not the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are in an on state, and thus the start port 58a and the start winning device 58b. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered any of the start areas (step S101). When the game ball enters the start area and one of the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 is turned on (step S101; Yes), a start winning process is executed (step S102). On the other hand, when the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are both off (step S101; No), the process of step S102 is skipped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Following the processing in step S211, a scheduled stop symbol is set by storing data indicating a confirmed special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 111, for example (step S212). Thereafter, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting variable display from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 (step S213). For example, in the process of step S 213, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the variable display start command table stored in the ROM 100 to a transmission command pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 111. When the setting in step S213 is performed in this way, each time the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the special symbol normal process is completed, the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90. Thus, a variable display start command, a display result notification command, a special figure pending storage number notification command, and the like are sequentially transmitted. The display result notification command is an effect control command for notifying whether the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. Further, the variable display start command may be configured to include data indicating the variable display result in the special figure game together with the variable display pattern. In this case, there is no need to transmit a display result notification command separately from the variable display start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90, and an effect control command transmitted from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90. Thus, the control burden on the main board 120 and the capacity of stored data can be reduced.

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

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

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

  Following the setting in step S223, a big hit game start waiting time is set (step S224). For example, in the process of step S224, the CPU 112 sets a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit game start waiting time in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 163. Alternatively, in the process of step S224, the game control process timer is reset to set the timer value to “0”, and the jackpot game start reference value that is determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot game start waiting time is set to the game control process. You may set as a comparison object with a timer value. The jackpot game start reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the jackpot release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In this way, the big hit game start waiting time set in step S224 includes the variable display result in the special figure game after the game ball enters the start area, including the variable symbol display time in the special figure game. The time until the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is opened in the first round game in the big hit gaming state based on the As long as it takes a longer time than the time required to return to the initial position from. Thereafter, the jackpot flag is cleared and turned off (step S225), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S226). Terminate the stop process.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S221 (step S221; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S227). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S227; Yes), a small hit control pattern corresponding to the small hit type is set (step S228). In the process of step S228, the small hit control pattern KP1 corresponding to the small hit type determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. Any one of -KP4 is set. As a result, one of the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 is set corresponding to which of the plurality of types of small hit symbols has been determined in the special symbol game.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S228, the small hit game control time is set (step S229). For example, in the process of step S229, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and sets a small hit game end reference value predetermined corresponding to the small hit game control time, Set as a comparison target with the game control process timer value. The small hit game end reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the small hit release process executed in step S113 of FIG. For example, the small hit game end reference value is that the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the start operation after starting the small hit game state is the first. Any timer reference value corresponding to a sufficient time until it is detected by the count switch 106 may be used. That is, the small hit game end reference value is the small hit game when the first count switch 106 does not detect a game ball even if the opening portion 82 is opened and then closed in the small hit game state. The upper limit of the period from the start of the state to the end is shown. In addition, in the process of step S229, an initial setting of a game stop determination value corresponding to a period until the game is stopped may be performed. Further, the CPU 112 clears the small hit flag and turns it off (step S230), and clears the first error determination execution flag and turns it off (step S231). After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release process (step S232), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the small hit flag is off in step S227 (step S227; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S233), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

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

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

  For example, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening determination value shown in the small hit control pattern (step S242). The winning prize opening start determination value includes a time period from when the game ball enters the start area until the opening 82 is opened by the start operation, including the variable display time of the special symbol in the special game. The time is set to be longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position after the winning game state or the big hit game state. As an example, the longest required time required to return the rotating body 79 from an arbitrary rotational position after rotation to the initial position is “5 seconds”, and the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. In the case where the shortest variable display time in the case is “4 seconds”, the game control corresponding to “1.5 seconds” elapsed time from the start point of the small hit gaming state as the big prize opening release determination value A determination value indicating the process timer value may be set. Here, when a start operation is performed to open and close the opening 82 twice in the small hit game state, two big winning opening opening corresponding to two different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern is started. A judgment value is set. In this case, in the process of step S242, if the game control process timer value matches one of the two large winning opening opening determination values set in the small hit control pattern, the large winning opening opening determination value is obtained. It is determined that they match. Then, if it matches the winning opening opening determination value (step S242; Yes), the opening / closing piece 81 opens / closes the first winning opening (opening portion 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. Start setting is performed (step S243). In the process of step S243, the open / close piece 81 is moved in the direction to open the opening 82 by driving the open / close piece solenoid 105 with the drive pattern indicated by the big prize opening opening control data included in the small hit control pattern. A drive control signal is generated so as to start a starting operation that repeats the rotating operation twice.

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

  When the game control process timer value does not coincide with the big winning opening opening determination value in step S242 (step S242; No), the processes in steps S243 and S244 are skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution drive determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S245). Here, when the sorting member 83 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timers different in the small hit control pattern A plurality of distribution drive determination values corresponding to the values are set. In this case, in the process of step S245, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of distribution drive determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution drive determination value matches. Is made. For example, in the small hit game state, the distribution drive determination value for first driving the distribution solenoid 108 and first setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state is first opened in step S242. The game control process timer value that is the same as the big prize opening opening determination value for putting the part 82 in the open state may be indicated. In this case, at the timing when the opening portion 82 is opened by the start operation in the small hit game state, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is started and the game that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is entered. The sphere can be distributed to the second region 88. Alternatively, the distribution drive determination value for first driving the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit game state and first setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state is first opened in step S242. The game control process timer value larger than the big winning opening opening determination value for putting the part 82 into the open state may be indicated. In this case, the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is started at a timing later than the timing at which the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state. As a result, even after the opening 82 is opened by the start operation in the small hit gaming state, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. By placing the distribution member 83 in the first distribution state and distributing the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to the first area 85, the game balls are not distributed to the second area 88. After the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, the distribution solenoid 108 is started to drive the distribution member 83 in the second distribution state, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is controlled. The game balls that have entered the inside may be distributed to the second area 88. And if it matches with the distribution drive determination value (step S245; Yes), the setting for moving the distribution member 83 to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed. (Step S246). In the process of step S246, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven by reading out the distribution drive control data included in the small hit control pattern and generating a drive control signal corresponding to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution drive determination value in step S245 (step S245; No), the process of step S246 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive start determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S247). For example, the motor drive start determination value may indicate the same game control process timer value as the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. In this case, the rotation of the rotating body 79 by the driving of the motor 127 can be started at the timing when the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state. Alternatively, the motor drive start determination value may indicate a game control process timer value that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. In this case, the rotation of the rotating body 79 by the driving of the motor 127 is started at a timing later than the timing at which the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state. Thus, even after the opening 82 is opened by the start operation in the small hit gaming state, the game control process timer value is set to the motor drive start determination value until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. Drive control is performed to return the rotator 79 to the initial position so as not to match, and after the rotator 79 returns to the initial position, the rotation of the rotator 79 is started by driving the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state. It may be possible to make it. If it coincides with the motor drive start determination value (step S247; Yes), an operation start setting for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (step S248). In the process of step S248, the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive start control data included in the small hit control pattern, and the drive control signal of the drive control signal is rotated so as to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction or the reverse direction. Generation etc. are performed.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive start determination value in step S247 (step S247; No), the process of step S248 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage drive start determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S249). For example, the storage drive start determination value may indicate the same game control process timer value as the special winning opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. In this case, at the timing when the opening 82 is opened in the starting operation in the small hit gaming state, the storage solenoid 118 can be started to drive the storage plate 118b. Alternatively, even if the storage drive start determination value indicates a game control process timer value larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242, the start operation Any game control process timer value corresponding to a time shorter than the shortest required time required for the game ball that has entered the opening 82 that has been opened to reach the installation position of the storage plate 118b may be used. . At this time, if it coincides with the storage drive start determination value (step S249; Yes), the storage plate 118b is moved (advanced) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the storage solenoid 118 to be stored. (Step S250). In the processing of step S250, the storage solenoid 118 is driven by reading the storage drive start control data included in the small hit control pattern and generating a drive control signal according to the read data.

  When the process of step S250 is executed, a storage release determination value used to determine whether or not the drive time from when the storage solenoid 118 is driven to when it is stopped has been set (step S251). For example, as the storage release determination value set at this time, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is moved to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 based on the current game control process timer value. When it is determined that the allocation is made, a timer determination value corresponding to a sufficient time until the entry ball detector 109 detects the entry ball through the approach ball guide passage 110, the sorting member 83, and the second guide passage 117 is set. Just do it. The storage cancellation determination value set in step S251 is set again when the process of step S507 (FIG. 24) described later is executed based on the detection of the game ball by the approaching ball detector 109. (Updated). As a result, when a plurality of game balls enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, which are specific areas, the round control pattern is determined corresponding to the first game ball entered, It is possible to preferentially determine a round control pattern corresponding to the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the 1 specific entrance 89. If the game control process timer value is updated after setting in step S251, and the storage release determination value set in step S251 matches the game control process timer value, even if the first special variable Even if a game ball enters the winning ball device 66, it can be determined that the game ball has not been distributed to the second region 88 side by the distribution member 83. In addition, you may make it use the storage cancellation | release determination value shown by the small hit control pattern, without setting the storage cancellation | release determination value by the process of step S251.

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

  After executing the process at the time of entering the first big prize opening in step S252, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution stop determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S253). . Here, when the sorting member 82 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timers different in the small hit control pattern A plurality of sorting stop determination values corresponding to the values are set. In this case, in the process of step S253, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of distribution stop determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution stop determination value matches Is made. For example, in the small hit game state, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven to set the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state, and then the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped to drive the distribution member 83 to the first distribution state. The distribution stop determination value for returning to the distribution state indicates a game control process timer value larger than the distribution drive determination value for setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state in the process of step S245. It only has to be. In this case, the distribution stop determination value indicates a game control process timer value that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. And if it matches with the distribution stop determination value (step S253; Yes), the setting for stopping the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 and moving the distribution member 83 to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Is performed (step S254). In the process of step S254, the distribution stop control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution stop determination value in step S253 (step S253; No), the process of step S254 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening release determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S255). Here, when a start operation is performed to open and close the opening 82 twice in the small hit game state, the end of opening of the two big winning openings corresponding to two different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern A judgment value is set. In this case, in the process of step S255, if the game control process timer value matches one of the two large winning opening opening determination values set in the small hit control pattern, the large winning opening opening determination value is obtained. It is determined that they match. For example, in order to return the opening 82 to the closed state by stopping the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 after the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is first driven and the opening 82 is first opened in the small hit gaming state. The large winning opening opening end determination value may be a game control process timer value larger than the large winning opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. Also, in the small hit game state, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven a second time to open the opening 82 and then the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped to close the opening 82. The large winning opening opening determination value for returning may be a game control process timer value larger than the large winning opening opening determination value for making the opening 82 open for the second time in step S242. . Then, if it coincides with the winning opening opening end determination value (step S255; Yes), the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped, and the starting operation as the opening / closing operation of the first winning opening by the opening / closing piece 81 is ended. For this purpose (step S256). In the process of step S256, the driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece is stopped by reading out the winning opening opening control data included in the small hitting control pattern and stopping the output of the driving control signal according to the read data. Let

  If the game control process timer value does not coincide with the big winning opening opening determination value in step S255 (step S255; No), the process of step S256 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S257). Here, when the rotation direction of the rotating body 79 is switched a plurality of times between the forward direction and the reverse direction in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timer values corresponding to a plurality of different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern A motor drive switching determination value is set. In this case, in the process of step S257, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of motor drive switching determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the motor drive switching determination value matches. Is made. On the other hand, in the small hit game state, when the rotary body 79 is continuously rotated in either the forward direction or the reverse direction without switching the rotation direction, the motor is driven by the small hit control pattern. The switching determination value is not set, and it is not determined that it matches the motor drive switching determination value in step S257. For example, the motor drive switching determination value only needs to indicate a game control process timer value larger than the motor drive start determination value for starting rotation of the rotating body 79 by driving the motor 127 in step S247. In this case, the motor drive switching determination value indicates a game control process timer value that is greater than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. If it matches the motor drive switching determination value (step S257; Yes), an operation switching setting for driving the rotating body 79 with the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (step S258). In the process of step S258, the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive switching control data included in the small hit control pattern so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the forward direction is rotated in the reverse direction. Alternatively, for example, control data indicating an excitation pattern opposite to the excitation pattern before the switching setting is set in a predetermined output port so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the reverse direction is rotated in the forward direction. Thus, a drive control signal is generated.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive switching determination value in step S257 (step S257; No), the process of step S258 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage release determination value (step S259). The storage cancellation determination value used at this time may be shown in the small hit control pattern, or may be set by the process of step S251 or the process of step S507 described later. You may make it designate with the small hits control pattern which storage cancellation | release determination value is used. Regardless of which storage cancellation determination value is used, the storage cancellation determination value is a game control process that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. It only needs to indicate the timer value. And if it corresponds with the storage cancellation | release determination value (step S259; Yes), the drive of the storage solenoid 118 will be stopped, and the storage board 118b will be moved (retracted | removed) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to cancel the storage. Settings for setting the state are performed (step S260). In the process of step S260, the storage release control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data.

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

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

  When the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262 (step S262; Yes), a game is given to the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 by executing a specific winning determination process. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered (step S263). Subsequently, for example, by stopping the output of the drive control signal, the setting of moving the sorting member 83 to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by stopping the driving of the sorting solenoid 108. (Step S264). In this way, when the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262, by executing the process of step S264, it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. Correspondingly, the sorting operation of the sorting member 83 can be stopped. Further, the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127 is specified (step S265). For example, during the period in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward or reverse direction by the motor 127, the number of pulses in the output signal from the rotary encoder attached to the rotating shaft of the rotating body 79 is counted. In the process of step S265, the amount of movement in the forward direction and the reverse direction is obtained from the number of pulses, and the amount of rotation of the rotator 79 may be specified from the difference between the amounts of movement. Alternatively, when the motor 127 has a predetermined constant rotation speed, the period during which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction by the motor 127 is measured. In the process of step S265, the amount of movement in the forward direction and the reverse direction is obtained by multiplying each rotation period by the rotation speed, and the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 may be specified from the difference between the amounts of movement. Alternatively, in the process of step S265, the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 may be specified from the resistance value of the variable resistor attached to the rotating shaft of the rotating body 79.

  Subsequently, in accordance with the rotation amount specified in step S265, the timer initial value in the motor return control timer, the motor rotation direction pattern for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by driving the motor 127, and the like are set. This is performed (step S266). As a specific example, it is assumed that the center of the variable advance entrance 79a is rotated 60 degrees in the forward direction from the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3 as the rotation amount specified in the process of step S265. In this case, in the process of step S266, the motor return control timer value corresponding to the time required to rotate the rotating body 79 by 60 degrees in the reverse direction by driving the motor 127, and the motor 127 for driving the motor 127 to rotate in the reverse direction. Set the motor rotation direction pattern.

  Following the processing of step S266, the game control process timer is reset to clear the timer value (step S267), and the first big prize winning counter is initialized to clear the first big winning prize count value (step S268). ). Thereafter, after the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state (step S269), the small hit release process is terminated. As described above, when the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262, it is determined that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66 by executing the process of step S269. Corresponding to the above, it is possible to start the determination (execution of the first error determination process) as to whether or not the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 has been improperly detected.

  If the remaining ball count value is not “0” in step S262 (step S262; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the game stop determination value (step S270). At this time, if the game stop determination value has not been reached (step S270; No), the small hit release process is terminated. On the other hand, when the game stop determination value is reached in step S270 (step S270; Yes), the abnormality notification process for notifying that the state is abnormal is repeatedly executed (step S271). As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process of step S271, all the upper decoration units 22 are turned on, a predetermined notification image is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, and a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speakers 12a and 12b. Alternatively, a combination of these may be used to notify the abnormality.

  The abnormality notification process executed in step S271 may be performed repeatedly when the supply of power from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. In this case, when the power is turned off, the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is performed when the power is turned on again, whereby the initialization process is executed after the RAM 111 is cleared, and the abnormal state is cleared (released). Just do it. On the other hand, when the power is turned off, the abnormality notification may be terminated even if the clear switch 97a is not pressed when the power is turned on again. Thereby, since it is not necessary to input a special signal to the main board 120 in order to clear (cancel) the abnormal state, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an illegal signal is input.

  Further, the abnormality notification process executed in step S271 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, so that the abnormal state can be automatically recovered after the predetermined time elapses. It may be. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state is not required even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing in step S529, a big hit game start waiting time is set (step S530). For example, in the process of step S530, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and uses a jackpot game start reference value predetermined corresponding to the jackpot game start waiting time as a game. Set to be compared with the control process timer value. The jackpot game start reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the jackpot release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the case of opening the opening portion 82 which becomes the first big winning opening in the first round game in the big hit gaming state after the small hit gaming state is ended, the big hit game set in the process of step S530 The start waiting time may be set to a time longer than the time required for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position after the end of the small hit gaming state. For example, the CPU 112 identifies the big winning opening that is opened when the round count value is “1” in the round control pattern set in either of the processes of steps S525 and S528. In the case of “first”, in the process of step S530, a time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position is set as the big hit game start waiting time. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S531), and then the specific winning determination process is ended.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the pre-hit release process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and uses the updated timer value for the process in step S224 shown in FIG. 21 and the process in step S530 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit game start waiting time has elapsed, for example, by comparing with the big hit game start reference value set in step S281. At this time, if the big hit game start waiting time has not elapsed (step S281; No), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated as it is.

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big winning opening open flag is ON (step S291). Here, the special winning opening open flag is set to the on state when the process of step S301 described later is executed. When the big prize opening open flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), it is set in either the process of step S222 shown in FIG. 21 or the process of step S525 or S528 shown in FIG. Based on the round control pattern and the round count value, the special winning opening to be opened is specified (step S292). At this time, the special winning opening opening time which is the upper limit of the time during which the grand prize winning can be controlled to be opened in each round game is also specified (step S293). In the process of step S293, a special winning opening opening determination value may be set in accordance with the specified special winning opening opening time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage drive start determination value in step S545 (step S545; No), the processes in steps S546 and S547 are skipped. Thereafter, by executing the first grand prize opening entry process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, the game ball is introduced into the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening. Various settings and control in the case of entering are performed (step S548).

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing in step S558, the special winning opening open flag is cleared and turned off (step S559), and the waiting time after the special winning opening is set (step S560). For example, in the process of step S560, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer and sets the timer value to “0”, and a criterion after opening the big prize opening that is predetermined corresponding to the waiting time after opening the big prize opening. The value is set as a comparison target with the game control process timer value. The reference value after opening the big prize opening set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the post-hit opening process executed in step S116 of FIG. Thus, the waiting time after opening the big winning opening set in the process of step S560 is a game that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened in the round game in the big hit gaming state. It is sufficient that the ball has sufficient time to be guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. That is, the reference value after the big winning opening is opened is that all the game balls existing in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are closed after the opening 82 is opened in the round game in the big hit game state. The grace period until it is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is shown. Thereafter, the flag after opening the first big prize opening is set to the ON state (step S561), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S562). ), The process at the time of opening the first grand prize opening is ended.

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

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

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit release processing shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and the updated timer value is processed in step S560 shown in FIG. 28, step S577 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the waiting time after opening of the big winning opening has passed by comparing with the reference value after opening of the big winning opening set in (Step S591). At this time, if the waiting time after the big prize opening is not over (step S591; No), the processing after the big hit opening is finished as it is.

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

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

  If the maximum round value has been reached in step S595 (step S595; Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S597). At this time, if the flag after opening the first grand prize opening is on (step S597; Yes), after clearing the flag after opening the first big prize opening and turning it off (step S598), the first big prize opening The count value is cleared (step S599). Then, the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127 in the big hit gaming state is specified (step S600). In the process of step S600, it is sufficient that the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 can be specified in the same manner as the process of step S265 shown in FIG. Subsequently, in accordance with the rotation amount specified in step S600, the timer initial value in the motor return control timer, the motor rotation direction pattern for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by driving the motor 127, and the like are set. This is performed (step S601). In the process of step S601, it is only necessary to set the motor return control timer initial value, the motor rotation direction pattern, and the like in the same manner as the process of step S266 shown in FIG. If the flag after opening the first big prize opening is OFF in step S597 (step S597; No), the second big prize mouth count value is cleared (step S602).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S601 and S602, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (step S603), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process. After updating to a certain “7” (step S604), the processing after the big hit release is terminated.

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

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

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

  When the second specific ball detection flag is OFF in step S615 (step S615; No), the first specific that becomes the specific area in the round game in which the opening 82 that becomes the first big prize opening is opened. It is determined that there is no game ball that has entered the entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, and the big hit gaming state is terminated without proceeding to the next round. At this time, the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127 in the big hit gaming state is specified (step S621), and the timer initial value in the motor return control timer or the motor 127 is determined corresponding to the specified rotation amount. The motor rotation direction pattern for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position by driving is set (step S622). In the process of step S621, the rotation amount of the rotator 79 may be specified in the same manner as the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 23 or the process of step S600 shown in FIG. In the process of step S622, the motor return control timer initial value, the motor rotation direction pattern, and the like may be set in the same manner as the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23 and the process of step S601 shown in FIG.

  When the second grand prize winning count value is “0” in step S619 (step S619; No), the opening of the second special variable prize winning ball device 48 that becomes the second big prize winning opening is set to the open state. It is determined that there is no game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening that has been opened in the round game, and the big hit game state is terminated without shifting to the next round. That is, the round number counter is initialized and the round number count value is cleared (step S623), and the special symbol process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S624). The continuation condition determination process ends. Note that the process proceeds to step S623 even after the process of step S622 is executed.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S25 illustrated in FIG. 17 as the motor initial position return control process. When the motor initial position return control process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the motor return control timer value is “0” (step S131). At this time, if the motor return control timer value is “0” (step S131; Yes), it is determined that the control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by driving the motor 127 is unnecessary, The motor initial position return control process is terminated.

  If the motor return control timer value is other than “0” in step S131 (step S131; No), the motor return control timer value is updated by subtracting, for example, 1 (step S132). Then, it is determined whether or not the motor return control timer value after the update in the process of step S132 has become “0” (step S133). At this time, if the motor return control timer value is other than “0” (step S133; No), the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 30, or the process of step S622 shown in FIG. In accordance with the motor rotation direction pattern thus set, an operation for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is set (step S134). In the process of step S134, a drive control signal is generated so that the motor 127 is driven according to the motor rotation direction pattern and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction.

  When the motor return control timer value is “0” in step S133 (step S133; Yes), for example, by stopping the output of the drive control signal to the motor 127, the rotating body 79 is driven by the driving force of the motor 127. Is set to stop the rotating operation (step S135). Thus, even after the small hit game state or the big hit game state is finished, the motor 127 is driven according to the motor rotation direction pattern until the motor return control timer value becomes “0” until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. It can be rotated. Then, after the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, the rotating operation can be stopped.

  33 and 34 are flowcharts showing the abnormal winning notification process in step S14. In the abnormal winning notification process, the CPU 112 checks whether or not the abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (step S1551). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in the main process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started. If the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S555. If the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in step S45 is decremented by 1 (step S1552). When the value of the prohibition period timer becomes 0, that is, when the prohibition period timer times out, the abnormality notification prohibition flag is reset (steps S1553 and S1554).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7 (5 or more and 7 or less) (step S1555). A state in which the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7 is a state in which a first big hit game is being played. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the first big winning opening (opening 82), so that it is not confirmed that an abnormal winning has occurred in the first big winning opening. That is, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7, the process proceeds to step S1560 without executing the processes in steps S1556 to S1559.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 or more than 8 (a state where the first big hit game is not being played), the CPU 112 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S1556). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the count switch input bit determination value is calculated (step S1557). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 02 (H), that is, when the second count switch 52 is on, the logical product operation result is 02 (H). When the second count switch 52 is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred in the first big winning opening, and control is performed to transmit the first abnormal winning notification designating command to the effect control board 90 (step S1558, S1559). If the logical product operation result is 0, the process proceeds to step S1560.

  In step S1560, CPU 112 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (step S1560). The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 is a state where the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 58) is opened and closed. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the start winning opening 58a, so that it is not confirmed that an abnormal win has occurred in the start winning opening 58a. That is, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3, the process proceeds to step S1565 without executing the processes of steps S1561 to S1564.

  If the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value other than 3 (a state in which the normal electric accessory is not opened or closed), the CPU 112 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S1561). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the start port switch input bit determination value is calculated (step S1562). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 08 (H), that is, when the start port switch 60 is on, the logical product operation result is 08 (H). When the start port switch 60 is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred at the start winning opening 58a, and control is performed to transmit a second abnormal winning notification designating command to the effect control board 90 (steps S1563 and S1564). ). If the operation result of the logical product is 0, the process proceeds to step S1565.

  In step S1565, the CPU 112 checks whether or not an accessory release flag is set (step S1565). If the bonus release flag is set, the process is terminated.

  The detection signal from the first count switch 106 indicates that the player has won the second big prize opening when the unlocking flag is not set unless the detection signal from the switch is subjected to fraud or noise. It is never output. Therefore, if the CPU 112 determines that the detection signal is output from the first count switch 106 when the bonus release flag is not set, the CPU 112 regards that the abnormal winning has occurred for the second big prize opening.

  Specifically, the CPU 112 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S566). Then, the logical product of the contents of the loaded switch-on buffer and the second big prize opening prize switch input bit determination value is calculated (step S1567). If the logical product is not 0, the second big prize opening is obtained. It is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, and control is performed to transmit a third abnormal winning notification designating command to the effect control board 90 (steps S1568, S1569).

  When the second count switch 52 is turned on in the state where the first big hit game is not performed by the above processing, the first abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted. Further, when the start port switch 60 is turned on in a state where the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning ball device 58) is not performed, a second abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted. Further, when the first count switch 106 is turned on in a state where the second big hit game and the small hit game are not performed, a third abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted. Furthermore, the process of steps S1551 to S1553 prohibits the start of abnormality notification when the effect control microcomputer 170 (effect control CPU 181) is performing initialization notification. The effect control microcomputer 170 continues the initialization notification until the period corresponding to the prohibition period elapses after the abnormality notification is started.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 99 detects an abnormal prize based on the bonus release flag. In addition, as described above, the bonus release flag is displayed in the second big prize opening after the second big prize opening is closed in the final round in the small hit game (including the start operation) and the second big hit game. It is reset when all the game balls are discharged from the second grand prize opening. Since the abnormal winning is detected in the state that the bonus release flag is reset, the second grand prize is received when the second big prize opening (the accessory) is changed to the second state (for example, open state). The abnormal winning detection is executed on the condition that it is determined that the game ball that has entered the mouth (combination) is discharged from the second grand prize opening (combination). Even when the small hit game (including the start operation) and the second big hit game are not executed at all, the abnormal winning detection is executed.

  In step S1565, whether or not the second big hit game and the small hit game are being performed is determined depending on whether or not the bonus release flag is set. You may make it determine whether the value of a process flag is 8-14 (whether the process from the accessory release control normal process to the second big hit end process is being executed).

  In the process of step S1555, the game control microcomputer 99 (CPU 112) determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the first big winning opening has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag. Since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, since the first big hit ending process is executed for a predetermined time after the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed, the first special winning opening is immediately before the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed. The game ball that won a prize is prevented from being detected by the second count switch 52 after the value of the special symbol process flag returns to 0, and an error is notified even though it is a regular prize. There is no such thing.

  Further, in the process of step S1560, the game control microcomputer 99 (CPU 112) determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the start winning opening 58a has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag. Since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, as a method of delaying the timing for determining the abnormal winning from the timing for closing the normal variable winning ball device 58, the normal variable winning ball is set a predetermined time before the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Since the device 58 is closed and an abnormal winning determination is made when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, the winning winning opening 58a is won immediately before the normal variable winning ball device 58 is closed. The game ball is prevented from being detected by the start port switch 60 after the value of the normal symbol process flag has returned to 0, and an error is reported in spite of the regular winning. There is no.

  Further, in the processing of step S1565, the game control microcomputer 99 (CPU 112) determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the second big prize opening has occurred based on the bonus opening flag. Since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, since the second big hit end process is executed for a predetermined time after the second big prize opening is closed, the game ball that won the second big prize opening immediately before the second big prize opening is closed. , It is prevented from being detected by the second count switch 52 after the bonus release flag is reset, and there is no possibility that an error will be notified in spite of the regular winning.

  As described above, when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58 is closed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, and after the predetermined time has elapsed since the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, You may make it perform determination of. Also, in the determination of abnormal winning to the big winning mouth (the first big winning mouth, the second big winning mouth), the timing for determining the abnormal winning by the same method is delayed from the timing for closing the big winning mouth. May be.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 90 will be described. In the effect control board 90, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 97 or the like, the effect control microcomputer 170 is activated, and the CPU 181 executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 35 is started, the CPU 181 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 183, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. Performs register setting for CTC (counter / timer circuit).

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

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

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

  Furthermore, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 44b is executed (step S408). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402. Specifically, if the received effect control command is a first jackpot start designation command, the effect control CPU 181 sets a first jackpot start designation command reception flag. If the received effect control command is the second jackpot start designation command, control is performed to display the second jackpot screen on the effect display device 44b. Note that the second big hit screen is deleted after a predetermined time, for example.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the initialization notification is given priority over the abnormality notification (abnormal winning notification and discharge abnormality notification), there is a situation where the initialization notification becomes difficult to recognize. It is prevented from occurring. That is, the initialization notification is performed prominently. The game control microcomputer 99 transmits an initialization designation command when a user reset is generated to start execution of a program from the top address (for example, address 0000) even when power supply to the game machine is started. As a cause of the occurrence of the user reset, for example, in the case where the watchdog timer is configured to be used, there is a case where the watchdog timer has timed out due to an illegal act that prevents the smooth progress of the program. Such a fraudulent act is likely to occur particularly when it is configured to control the big hit gaming state based on the big hit determination random number. That is, the game control microcomputer 99 is initialized and a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number is initialized, and it is easy to receive an illegal act that makes it easy to grasp the count value of the counter. By making the initialization notice conspicuous as in this embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp from the outside of the gaming machine that the gaming control microcomputer 99 has been initialized. Is easily recognized.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 170 ends the initialization notification when a predetermined period elapses. However, the initialization notification may be ended at another timing. For example, the initialization notification is terminated when the decorative symbol variable display is started for the first time after the initialization notification is started, or the abnormal winning notification designation command is received before the decorative symbol variable display is started. Sometimes the initialization notification may be terminated. Alternatively, the initialization notification may be terminated when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received or when the first effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received after the initialization notification is started. That is, it is preferable that the initialization notification is continued only for a period sufficient for the game store clerk or the like to recognize the initialization notification.

  In the above embodiment, the first specific area 73 and the second specific area 74, which are specific areas in the second big prize opening, and the winning area in the second big prize opening are also used. May be.

  In the above embodiment, 1 is set at the time of occurrence of an abnormal prize (reset of the special symbol process flag value is 4 or less or 8 or more, the normal symbol process flag value is other than 3 and the bonus release flag is reset). Although it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred if a single game ball wins a winning prize opening (first winning prize opening, second winning prize opening) or start winning opening 58a, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Alternatively, it may be determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 58a at the occurrence timing of the abnormal winning. For example, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when it is determined that five game balls have accumulated in the big winning opening when they are not in the first big hit game. Further, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when it is determined that five game balls have accumulated in the big winning opening when they are not in the second big hit game. Further, when it is determined that two game balls have accumulated in the start winning opening 58a when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58 is not during the opening / closing operation, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred.

  Moreover, you may change the alerting | reporting sound which alert | reports that the abnormal winning has generate | occur | produced according to the kind of abnormal winning. For example, a different notification sound may be sounded when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and when an abnormal winning at the starting winning opening 58a occurs, or an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs. In this case, the abnormality notification may be performed with a louder sound than when the abnormal winning at the start winning opening 58a occurs. As described above, since the game can be continued even when the winning abnormality is notified, the player is not disadvantaged even when the notification is made due to a malfunction.

  Next, a specific drive control example of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state will be described. FIG. 36 shows the control timings of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit type is determined as “first small hit” and “second small hit”, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows. In FIGS. 36A to 36E, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b that becomes the start area, a detection signal output by any of the start opening switches 56 and 60 as shown in FIG. Based on the on state, a special symbol game is started by the special symbol display device 44a, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), and the special symbols are variably displayed. After that, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “11” corresponding to the first small hit, the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed, and the variable display in the special figure game is stopped. When a predetermined waiting time has elapsed, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is started, and a starting operation for changing the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening from the closed state to the open state is performed. At this time, the operation waiting time T3 from when the game ball is detected by one of the start port switches 56 and 60 until the start operation for changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state is started is the driving of the motor 127. The rotating body 79 is rotated by the force so as to be longer than the required time for returning from an arbitrary rotational position to the initial position (the position where the center of the variable entrance 79a comes to the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3). A special symbol variable display time in the figure game and a standby time after the variable display in the special game stops (a big winning opening release determination value in the small hit control pattern KP1) are set. For example, the longest required time for returning the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotation position to the initial position is “5 seconds”, and the special symbol variable display when the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. When the time is “4 seconds” at the shortest, if the waiting time after the variable display in the special figure game stops is set to “1.5 seconds”, either of the start port switches 56 and 60 is used. The operation waiting time T3 from when the game ball is detected until the opening 82 is opened by the starting operation is “5.5 seconds” at the shortest, which is necessary to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position. It can be longer than “5 seconds”, which is the longest required time.

  Then, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven according to the driving pattern defined by the first small hitting control pattern KP1 so that the opening / closing piece 81 opens the opening 82 twice. I do. In this drive pattern, the driving operation for driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and opening the opening 82 for a predetermined opening time T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds) is a predetermined interval time T2 (for example, 1.6 seconds). ), The driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece is stopped and the opening 82 is closed, and the process is repeated twice. Also, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “55” corresponding to the second small hit, it becomes the first big winning opening by the same driving pattern as in the first small hit. A starting operation for changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state is performed. As described above, in the case of the first small hit and the second small hit, the starting operation is performed in which the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is changed between the closed state and the open state in the same opening / closing operation mode. Good.

  When the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “11” corresponding to the first small hit and the small hit symbol “55” corresponding to the second small hit, the opening / closing piece Corresponding to the opening of the opening solenoid 82 when the driving solenoid 105 starts to be driven, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 according to a predetermined sorting operation pattern is started. In this distribution operation pattern, for example, after the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85, The driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and distributing the game balls to the second area 88 over the second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) of the game inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 The determination may be repeated until the determination that there is no sphere, that is, the determination of the remaining ball count value “0” is made in the process of step S262 shown in FIG.

  In each of the small hit gaming states corresponding to the first small hit and the second small hit, as shown in FIG. 36D and FIG. Corresponding to the opening state, the drive operation is started by the first rotation pattern in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction. In the first rotation pattern, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction is continuously performed until a predetermined period elapses. Here, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit, the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed in a period until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed in a period until a time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. .

  After the elapse of a predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 is switched from the first rotation pattern to the second rotation pattern. That is, the CPU 112 executes the process of step S258 when the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value in step S257 shown in FIG. Switching from the rotation pattern to the second rotation pattern is performed. In this second rotation pattern, the drive operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, that is, FIG. Step S262 is repeated until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0”. When the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, when the motor 127 is rotating the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 1/4. Thus, when the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed with the first rotation pattern that rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the second rotation pattern that rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction. Compared with the case where the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed, the game balls distributed to the second region 88 are likely to enter the second specific entrance 91. The distribution solenoid 108 is driven by a constant distribution operation pattern until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. The ratio at which game balls that have entered the winning device 66 are distributed to the first area 85 and the second area 88 does not change. The game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a certain probability of 1/10. Therefore, in the predetermined period in which the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed in the first rotation pattern in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction, the second rotating body 79 is rotated in the reverse direction after the predetermined period has elapsed. Compared to the period during which the motor 127 is driven with this rotation pattern, the game ball is more likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, resulting in a big hit gaming state. Probability is increased.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first specific advance entrance 89, the processing of steps S523 and S524 shown in FIG. 25 is executed, so that the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is “1 round. ”,“ 3 rounds ”, and“ 5 rounds ”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 89, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 corresponding to the small hit type is set in step S528 shown in FIG. The maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is set to “10 rounds”. Therefore, when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the game state is more advantageous for the player than when the game ball enters the first specific entrance 89. That is, in the predetermined period in which the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed with the first rotation pattern that rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the second rotating body 79 rotates in the reverse direction after the predetermined period has elapsed. Compared to the period in which the motor 127 is driven with this rotation pattern, the game ball can easily enter the second specific entrance 91 that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific entrance 89. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the variable display result in the special figure game is determined to be the small hit symbol “11” or the small hit symbol “ The predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed is made different in accordance with whether it is determined as “55”.

  When it is determined in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 23 that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66 in response to the remaining ball count value being “0”, the step By executing the processing of S264, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped, and by executing the processing of step S265, the rotating body 79 rotated by the driving operation of the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state. Specify the amount of rotation. Based on the rotation amount specified at this time, the process of step S266 is executed to set the motor return control timer value and the motor rotation direction pattern. After such setting, the process of step S134 is executed until the motor return control timer value becomes “0” in step S133 shown in FIG. Rotate in the forward or reverse direction to return the rotational position to the initial position.

  FIG. 37 (F) shows an example of the driving operation of the motor 127 when the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit is controlled. As shown in FIG. 37C, at the timing Ti02 when the operation standby time T3 has elapsed from the timing Ti01 corresponding to the detection of the game ball by any of the start port switches 56, 60 shown in FIG. Then, the driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece is started to open the opening 82, and the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction as shown in FIG. To do. Then, for example, when a detection signal from the first count switch 106 is turned on at timing Ti03, a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected, and then at timing Ti04, timing Ti02. In response to the elapsed time from the time T10 reaching the time T10, the motor 127 switches to a driving operation that rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction. Subsequently, until it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122 as shown in FIG. In step S262, the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction until the timing Ti05 when the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0”.

  In the driving operation example shown in FIG. 37, when the timing Ti05 is reached, the process of step S266 is executed based on the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 specified by executing the process of step S265 shown in FIG. A motor return control timer initial value corresponding to a required time T12 for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position and a motor rotation direction pattern for rotating the rotator 79 in the reverse direction are set. By such setting, the driving operation is performed such that the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction until the timing Ti06 at which the required time T12 elapses from the timing Ti05, and the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. It is. When the timing Ti06 is reached, in response to the determination that the motor return control timer value is “0” in step S133 shown in FIG. The driving operation can be stopped.

  Here, the operation standby time T3 is set to be longer than the required time T12 for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position. Therefore, for example, in response to the timing Ti05 for ending the small hit gaming state based on the detection of the gaming ball by the discharge ball detector 122 shown in FIG. 37 (E), the start port switch 56 as shown in FIG. 37 (A). , 60, the special symbol display device 44a based on the detection of the game ball is started, and even when the start operation corresponding to the variable display result being “small hit” is performed, the start The rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position at the start of the operation. If a game ball is detected by any of the start port switches 56 and 60 before the timing Ti05, the start winning process in step S102 shown in FIG. 19 is executed and the random number value is stored in the special figure storage unit 161. While the numerical data indicating MR1 to MR3 and the like are stored as the pending data, the value of the special symbol process flag is “3” corresponding to the processing at the time of opening the small hit, so the step of FIG. Based on the determination that the remaining ball count value is “0” in S262, the next special game by the special symbol display device 44a is not started until the timing Ti05 at which the small hit gaming state ends is reached. . Accordingly, the time until the opening 82 is opened in the starting operation based on the fact that the variable display result in the next special figure game is “small hit” after the small hit game state is ended, It is possible to secure an operation standby time T3 longer than the required time T12 for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position after the gaming state is finished.

  In addition, by changing the control timing of the solenoid for opening / closing piece 105 and the solenoid for distributing 108 according to the small hit type, the operation mode of the opening / closing piece 81 and the distributing member 83 which are movable members other than the rotating body 79 is changed. You may make it differ. As an example, FIG. 38 shows an example of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit types are determined as “third small hit” and “fourth small hit”, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows a control timing. In addition, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit or the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit, either Also, until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in step S262 in FIG. 23, the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, and the remaining ball count value is “ In response to the determination of “0”, the driving of the motor 127 may be stopped after the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position.

  In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the variable display in the special figure game is stopped, and then the predetermined first symbol is displayed. When the start waiting time T4 (for example, 1.8 seconds) elapses, driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 by a predetermined drive pattern is started, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. A starting operation to be changed is performed. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the variable display in the special figure game is stopped. When a predetermined second start waiting time T5 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses, the driving of the solenoid for opening / closing piece 105 by a predetermined driving pattern is started, and the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is closed. A starting operation for changing the state from the open state to the open state is performed. The driving pattern for driving the solenoid for opening and closing piece 105 in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit may be the same as or different from the case of the third small hit. .

  As shown in FIG. 38E, in any of the small hit gaming states corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit, as shown in FIG. 38E, a predetermined allocation waiting period T6 (for example, 2.0 seconds), the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is started and the game balls are distributed to the second area 88. In this case, for example, after the distribution solenoid 108 is driven for a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), the drive is stopped and the game balls are returned to the state where the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. .

  In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit, the period during which the distribution solenoid 108 is driven, that is, the distribution member 83 is controlled to distribute the game balls to the second area 88. Period is the same. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the sorting solenoid 108 is driven within a period in which the opening 82 is opened for the first time. Therefore, in the small hit game state corresponding to the third small hit, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 when the opening 82 is opened for the first time is used as the second region 88. Can be sorted. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the sorting solenoid 108 is not driven within any period in which the opening 82 is opened twice. Therefore, in the small hit game state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 when the opening 82 is in the open state are distributed to the second region 88. I can't. In addition, it is not limited to the one in which it is completely impossible to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit (it becomes 0%). In the corresponding small hit gaming state, it is sufficient that the game balls are less likely to be distributed to the second area 88 than in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit. As a result, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the game ball including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 is specified. The probability of entering the area and the probability of the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the first specific entrance 89 can be made different. Even in the small hit game state corresponding to the third small hit or the fourth small hit, the opening 82 is changed from the closed state to the open state after the game ball is detected by any of the start port switches 56 and 60. The operation standby time until the start operation to be changed is longer than the time required for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 to return from the arbitrary rotation position to the initial position. The variable display time of the special symbol in the figure game, the waiting time after the variable display in the special figure game stops may be set. Thereby, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position at the start of the starting operation.

  In addition, the operation timing of the sorting member 83 may be varied by varying the control timing of the sorting solenoid 108 according to the type of small hits. For example, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, it corresponds to starting the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and opening the opening 82. Then, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 by the first sorting operation pattern may be started. In this first distribution operation pattern, after driving the distribution solenoid 108 for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) to distribute the game balls to the first area 85, The driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and distributing the game balls to the second area 88 over a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) may be repeated until the predetermined period elapses. . Here, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, during the period until the time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as the predetermined time, the distribution solenoid 108 according to the first distribution operation pattern is set. A driving operation is performed. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the driving operation by the first distribution operation pattern is performed during the period until the time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as the predetermined period. Is called. Thus, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, whether the variable display result in the special figure game is determined to be the small hit symbol “32” Depending on whether or not the small hit symbol “76” is determined, the predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first distribution operation pattern is performed may be varied. In this case, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, for example, a starting operation for repeatedly opening the opening 82 twice at the same opening timing is performed. A starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is changed between a closed state and an open state in the same opening / closing operation mode. Further, in response to the opening portion 82 being opened by the starting operation in the small hit gaming state, the motor 127 starts the driving operation for rotating the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, and then the steps shown in FIG. If the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in S262, the driving of the motor 127 may be stopped after the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. Therefore, the game balls allocated to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10.

  After a predetermined period of time during which the drive operation according to the first distribution operation pattern is performed, the drive operation of the distribution solenoid 108 is switched from the first distribution operation pattern to the second distribution operation pattern. In the second distribution operation pattern, after the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for the first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85, The driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 for two sorting times (for example, 0.2 seconds) to distribute the gaming balls to the second area 88 is performed by the gaming balls inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. The process is repeated until it is determined that it does not exist, that is, the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of step S262 of FIG.

  In the first distribution operation pattern, the third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) in which the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 is the second distribution operation. The game balls are distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 because it is shorter than the first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 according to the pattern. The ratio is increased. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) during which the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is performed in the first distribution operation pattern is equal to the fourth small hit. This is longer than time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) in which the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is performed in the first sorting operation pattern in the corresponding small hit gaming state. Therefore, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the game ball including the first specific advance entrance 89 and the second specific advance entrance 91 is compared with the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit. The probability of entering a region and the probability of a game ball entering a second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the first specific entrance 89 are increased. As described above, the game ball is moved to the first specific entrance 89 or the second by changing the control timing of the distribution solenoid 108 and the operation mode of the distribution member 83 according to the small hit symbol corresponding to the small hit type. The probability of entering a specific area including the specific entrance 91 or the probability of a game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the first specific entrance 89 may be varied.

  Alternatively, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the opening portion 82 is in the first open state by driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 in the starting operation. From the timing when the distribution solenoid 108 starts to be driven until the game ball is distributed to the second area 88, or the distribution solenoid 108 is continuously driven to move the game ball to the second area 88. The distribution period may be varied.

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

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

  In this case, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, for example, a starting operation for repeatedly opening the opening 82 twice at the same opening timing is performed. A starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is changed between a closed state and an open state in the same opening / closing operation mode. Further, in response to the opening portion 82 being opened by the starting operation in the small hit gaming state, the motor 127 starts the driving operation for rotating the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, and then the steps shown in FIG. If the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in S262, the driving of the motor 127 may be stopped after the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. Therefore, the game balls allocated to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10. Even with the drive control of the sorting solenoid 108 and the like, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the game ball is in the first specific approach compared to the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit. The probability of entering a specific area including the mouth 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the probability that a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, which is advantageous to the player as compared to the first specific entrance 89, are increased. .

  In the round game executed in the big win game state, when the big winning opening to be opened is “first” indicating the first big winning opening corresponding to the first special variable winning device 66, the small hit type is “first”. As in the case of any one of “one small hit” to “fourth small hit”, for example, the drive operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 is made different according to the type of big hit and the number of round games executed. You may do it. As a specific example, in the round game executed when the round count value is “4” in the big hit game state corresponding to the second big hit, the same as the small hit control pattern KP1 for the first small hit time. Thus, during the period until the time T10 elapses, the motor 127 is driven by the first rotation pattern, and then the first rotation pattern is switched to the second rotation pattern. On the other hand, in the round game executed when the round count value is “8” in the big hit game state corresponding to the second big hit, the same as the small hit control pattern KP2 for the second small hit time. In the period until the time T20 elapses, the motor 127 is driven by the first rotation pattern, and then the first rotation pattern is switched to the second rotation pattern. The drive operation modes of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 corresponding to the type of jackpot or the number of round games executed are the round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 shown in FIGS. What is necessary is just to determine based on the various determination values, setting data, control data, etc. which were preset by the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 shown in FIGS. Alternatively, the driving operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in each round game is extracted based on the random number value for determining the operation mode when the round game is started, and operates based on the extracted random number value. You may determine by referring to an aspect determination table. In this way, by changing the drive operation mode of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in each round game, even in the big hit game state, the specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 is set. It is possible to provide a period during which a game ball easily enters and a period during which it is difficult to enter, and further, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter a specific area within a plurality of round games and a transition to the next round game. In addition, it is possible to provide a round game in which a game ball does not easily enter a specific area and does not easily shift to the next round game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game.

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

  Here, when the opening 82 is opened by the starting operation performed in the small hit gaming state, the opening 82 is moved from the closed state after the game ball is detected by any of the start port switches 56 and 60. The operation standby time T3 until the start operation for changing to the open state is started is longer than the time required for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 to return from the arbitrary rotational position to the initial position. As described above, the variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game and the waiting time until the game control process timer value matches the big prize opening start determination value after the variable display in the special figure game is stopped are set. . Thereby, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position at the start of the starting operation for opening the opening 82 based on the variable display result in the special figure game being “small hit”. Thus, the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained.

  Further, based on the determination in step S262 shown in FIG. 23 that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning device 66 in response to the remaining ball count value being “0”. Then, the rotation amount of the motor 127 and the rotator 79 is specified by the process of step S265, and the motor return control timer initial value and the motor rotation direction pattern corresponding to the rotation amount specified by the process of step S266 are set. Thereafter, until the motor return control timer value is determined to be “0” in step S133 shown in FIG. 32, the drive setting of the motor 127 according to the motor rotation direction pattern is performed in the process of step S134. The rotating body 79 can be returned from an arbitrary rotational position to the initial position. If it is determined in step S133 that the motor return control timer value is “0” in response to the return of the rotating body 79 to the initial position, the process of step S135 is executed to drive the motor 127. In addition, the rotation operation of the rotating body 79 can be stopped. Thereby, compared with the case where the motor 127 is always driven and the rotary body 79 is rotated, power consumption can be reduced. Also, during the operation for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by executing the control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position when there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. The game ball does not enter the movable advance entrance 79a and is guided to the second specific advance entrance 91, and it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being affected by the operation of returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position.

  In the process of step S228 shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 112 sets the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 in response to the small hit type being one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. . Based on the small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP4 set at this time, the processing of steps S245 to S248 shown in FIG. Drive control of the motor 127 is performed. In the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 set in correspondence with the small hit type being any one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, the distribution solenoid is used until a predetermined time elapses. 108 and the motor 127 are driven in a first operation pattern such as a first distribution operation pattern or a first rotation pattern, for example. After the predetermined period elapses, the first operation pattern is switched to a second operation pattern such as a second distribution operation pattern or a second rotation pattern, for example. In the first action pattern and the second action pattern, the probability that the game ball enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that become a specific area, The probabilities of the game balls entering the advantageous second specific entrance 91 are made different.

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

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

  Further, the sorting member 83 as a movable member other than the rotating body 79 is driven by the sorting solenoid 108. In this way, when the movable member is driven using the solenoid, the movable member can be returned to the initial position in a shorter time than when driven using the motor, and the fairness of the game can be maintained. .

  Depending on whether the small hit type is “first small hit” or “second small hit”, the predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed is varied. In addition, depending on whether the small hit type is “third small hit” or “fourth small hit”, the timing of opening the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state by driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105, During a predetermined period in which the driving operation according to the first distribution operation pattern is performed, the start timing, the length, and the like of the period in which the distribution solenoid 108 is driven to distribute the game balls to the second region 88 are varied. As a result, the game ball can enter the first special variable winning device 66 according to whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. The timing, the probability that a game ball will enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the second specific entrance 91, which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific entrance 89 It is possible to vary the probability that a game ball will enter, etc., and to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by diversifying the game when the first special variable winning ball device 66 is started. Can be improved.

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

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

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

  After the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is opened by the starting operation, the first special variable prize corresponding to the determination that the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S262 of FIG. Based on the determination that the game ball does not exist inside the ball device 66, the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state in step S269. When the first error determination execution flag is on, the first error determination process in step S52 shown in FIG. 18 is executed. Thereby, even when a game ball wins a big winning opening that has been opened by the starting operation, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not there is an abnormality.

  In step S262 shown in FIG. 23, when the predetermined time has elapsed without the remaining ball count value being “0” and the game control process timer value has reached the game stop determination value in step S270, step S271 is performed. The progress of the game is stopped by repeatedly executing the abnormality notification process. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state. Further, in step S262 shown in FIG. 23, until the remaining ball count value becomes “0” and it is determined that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66, the specific winning in step S263 is performed. The determination process is not executed, and the value of the special symbol process flag is not updated in steps S531 and S533 shown in FIG. Also by this, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state. In steps S204 and S207 shown in FIG. 20, with reference to the special figure display result determination table 200 as shown in FIG. 7, whether the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data or the small hit determination value data. A determination is made whether or not. As a result, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that become the specific area at a rate lower than the rate that becomes the small hit game state, It is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the game unexpected.

  A game ball that has entered the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation performed in the small hit gaming state causes the first specific winning port 89 and the second specific winning port 91 to enter. When the big hit gaming state is entered based on the detection of the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b after entering the included specific area, the first round game in the big hit gaming state If the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is in the open state, the rotor 79 is initially set as the big hit game start waiting time after the end of the small hit game state in the process of step S530 shown in FIG. Set a time longer than the time required to return to the position. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the first special variable prize-winning device 66 enters the specific area from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation, it is necessary for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position. After the operation standby time longer than the time has elapsed, the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening can be opened in the first round game in the big hit gaming state. Thus, in the first round game in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific area in the small hit gaming state, the first big winning opening is opened and the first special variable winning ball device 66 When the game ball can enter the inside, the rotating body 79 can be operated from a predetermined initial position, and fairness in the round game performed in the big hit game state can be maintained.

  In addition, since the abnormality notification can be executed regardless of the state of the normal variable winning device 58, it is possible to continue the game even when the abnormality of the winning is being made, so when the notification is made due to a malfunction. But the player will not suffer any disadvantages.

  Next, the detailed structure of the ordinary variable winning device 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 is a perspective view showing an ordinary variable winning device. FIG. 40 is a plan view showing the ordinary variable winning device. FIG. 39B is a right side view showing the ordinary variable winning device. 41A is a perspective view showing a support member, FIG. 41B is a right side view of FIG. 41A, FIG. 42 is a front view showing a transmission mechanism, and FIG. 43 is a transmission mechanism. 44 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of FIG. 44. FIG. 44A is a longitudinal sectional view showing the normally variable winning device in the open state, and FIG. 44B is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. FIG. 45 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the normally variable winning device in the closed state, (b) is a sectional view taken along line A′-A ′ of (a), and FIG. It is a figure which shows an interlocking | linkage state and an effect | action, (a) is a solenoid off state, (b) shows a solenoid-on initial state. 47 is a schematic view showing the interlocking state and action of the solenoid, the opening / closing blade and the transmission member, where (a) is a solenoid-on state and (b) is a solenoid-off initial state. It is. 39, the lower left side of FIG. 39, the lower side of FIG. 40 (a), and the left side of FIG. 40 (b) are the front side of the ordinary variable winning device 58, the upper right side of FIG. The upper side and the right side of FIG. 40 (b) are the rear sides of the ordinary variable winning device 58.

  As shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the normal variable winning device 58 is provided on the front side of the game area 41 of the game board 40 and on the front side of the base plate 300 so as to be rotatable. A pair of left and right opening and closing blades 301a and 301b (opening and closing pieces), a front plate 302 which is disposed on the front side of the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b and forms the start port 58a together with the base plate 300 and the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b, A support member 303 that is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the base plate 300 and forms a part of the main body of the normal variable prize-winning device 58, and a normal electric accessory disposed at a position above the rear surface of the support member 303 A solenoid 59 (hereinafter abbreviated as “solenoid 59”), a normal winning opening 53c provided at the top of the base plate 300, and a guide path for guiding the winning balls won in the normal winning opening 53c to the back side of the game board 40 Configure A winning ball guide member 304 mainly composed.

  The base plate 300, the front plate 302, and the support member 303 are members constituting the main body of the ordinary variable prize-winning device 58, and the base plate 300 and the support member 303 are open / close blades 301a and 301b, and a solenoid as an electric drive unit. 59 and a support member of the present invention that supports a transmission member 302 described later.

  The front plate 302 is a tulip formed by a spindle-shaped part having a vertically oriented spindle shape arranged at the center in the left-right direction and three fan-shaped parts arranged in the vertical direction at the left and right positions of the center spindle-shaped part. The spindle part and fan-shaped part are made of a transparent synthetic resin colored in a predetermined color and are arranged on the rear side. The left and right open / close blades 301a and 301b are visible from the front side.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the left and right opening / closing blades 301 a and 301 b are formed in a substantially triangular prism shape imitating a petal of a tulip. From each base portion, that is, from a predetermined position on the lower rear surface in FIG. Then, the start port 58a is closed in the vertical direction around the rotation shaft 305, that is, a closed position where the game ball does not enter (closed state, see FIG. 45 (b)), and outward from the closed position. It is provided so as to be pivotable between an open position where the start opening 58a is tilted to be open, that is, an open position where the ball can easily enter (open state, see FIG. 44B).

  A projecting piece 301c projects from the base ends of the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b, that is, the lower end position in the closed position, and the regulating piece 302b projects from the front plate 302 at a predetermined height position on the back surface at the open position. When the protruding piece 301c is brought into contact, rotation is restricted at the open position.

  Each of the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b is formed with a flat ball receiving surface 301c that is inclined slightly downward from the outside toward the center at the open position (see FIG. 44B). The balls that have fallen on the surface 301c are guided toward the center, and the ball receiving surfaces 301c face each other in the closed position with a separation of a width dimension slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Are arranged as follows.

  Therefore, the sphere guided toward the center by the ball receiving surface 301c in the open position falls into a gap formed between the both opening and closing blades 301a and 301b and stands upward from the upper surface of the bottom plate 302a of the front plate 302. The pair of left and right ball guiding ribs 307a are guided toward the back side, and flow into the support member 303 on the back side through the opening formed in the base plate 300, that is, the start port 58a. .

  As shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, linkage pins 306a and 306b project rearwardly at eccentric positions eccentric from the rotation shaft 305 on the back surfaces of the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b. The tips 306 c of the linkage pins 306 a and 306 b extend through the base plate 300 and extend into the support member 303, and the tips 306 c are linked to a transmission member 320 described later. The opening and closing blades 301a and 301b are opened and closed in conjunction with the above.

  The winning ball guiding member 304 is formed of a cylindrical member facing in the front-rear direction that can guide the game ball to the rear side with a transparent synthetic resin material, and the upper surface and the rear surface are open, and the normal winning is on the front side. The mouth 53c is configured, and the game ball guided to the rear side can flow out from the rear surface opening toward a guide path (not shown). Further, the front plate 304a constituting the front face of the normal winning opening 53c is formed in a heart shape, and a game ball won in the normal winning opening 53c can be viewed from the front side through the front plate 304a.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the support member 303 rotatably supports the transmission member 320 in the accommodated state, accommodates the plunger 59a of the solenoid 59, and passes through the start port 58a to the inside. The game ball that has entered is formed in a cylindrical shape having a size that can be guided toward the start port switch 60 provided on the back side of the support member 303.

  The support member 303 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a transparent synthetic resin material that can be seen through, and is formed on the base plate 300 on the front end surface thereof, that is, on the lower left and right sides of the contact surface with the back surface of the base plate 300. A positioning convex portion 309 that fits into a fitting hole (not shown) protrudes, and a mounting piece 310 having a mounting hole 310a is provided on the left and right sides of the bottom surface of the bottom wall 303a that is disposed in the lower portion. Is formed. Therefore, in the state where the positioning convex portion 309 is fitted and positioned in a fitting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 300, the attachment screws 312 attached to the attachment holes 310a are arranged on the lower left and right sides of the back surface of the base plate 300. Are fixed to the back surface of the base plate 300 by screwing into the rear end surface of the mounting boss 311 (see FIG. 40B) projecting rearward.

  The bottom wall 303a has a central portion bulged outward, that is, downward, to form a guide path for a game ball, and on the upper surface of the bulge portion, the rear end of the sphere guide rib 307a described above is formed. A pair of left and right sphere guide ribs 307b are provided in a standing manner. The upper surface of the ball guiding rib 307b is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the back side, and the game ball can be guided toward the start port switch 60 (see FIG. 5) provided on the back side of the support member 303. It is said that.

  Bearing holes for supporting a rotation shaft 324 of a transmission member 320, which will be described later, so as to be rotatable and movable in the front-rear direction (advancing and retreating direction of the plunger 59a) in the side walls 303b and 303c arranged on the left and right sides. 313 is formed, and a guide groove 314 that constitutes a movement guide portion that moves and guides a guide pin 326 of a transmission member 320 to be described later is formed thereabove. Specifically, the guide groove 314 is connected to an arc groove portion 315 (first guide portion) formed in an arc shape centering on the bearing elongated hole 313 and forward from the front end of the arc groove portion 315. And a straight linear groove portion 316 (second guide portion).

  The arcuate groove 315 is notched from the rear end surface of the support member 303 toward the front. More specifically, the upper arc surface 315a (curved surface) of the arc groove portion 315 is located at the rear end of the bearing long hole 313, that is, the solenoid 58 side (position shown in FIG. 46B). Is formed in an arc shape that forms about ¼ of the circumference centered on the guide pin 326, and the lower arc surface 315b (curved surface) extends from the lower straight surface 316b described later to the guide pin 326. A gentle upward curved surface that can be ridden is formed, and a width of separation from the upper arc surface 315a toward the rear side is gradually increased.

  The straight groove portion 316 is provided continuously from the front end of the upper arc surface 315a, extends substantially horizontally (in the axial direction of the plunger 59a) toward the front, and restricts the upward movement of the guide pin 326 (regulation surface). ), A lower straight surface 316b that is connected from the front end of the lower arc surface 315b and extends substantially horizontally (in the axial direction of the plunger 59a) toward the front, and the upper straight surface 316a and the lower straight surface 316b. And a front end face 316c for restricting the forward movement of the guide pin 326.

  When the rotation shaft 324 is located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313, the linear groove portion 316 accommodates the guide pin 326 and abuts the movement in the rotation direction by the upper linear surface 316a. (See FIG. 46A), and the contact restriction by the upper straight surface 316a is released when the rotation shaft 324 is located at the front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313. Thus, it is formed to a length that allows movement in the rotational direction (see FIG. 46B).

  As described above, the transmission member 320 has a closed posture (the closed position) in which the open / close blades 301a and 301b are closed when the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. 45 (a)) and an open posture (see FIG. 44 (a)) in which the open / close blades 301a and 301b are in the open position (open state). That is, when the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing slot 313, the first direction for rotating the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b from the open position toward the closed position, and the opening / closing The blades 301a and 301b are pivotally supported in a second direction in which the blades 301a and 301b are rotated from the closed position toward the open position. , 301b (position shown in FIG. 46 (a)), the rotation in the first direction and the second direction causes the guide pin 326, the upper straight surface 316a, and the lower straight surface 316b to rotate. And is supported so as to be movable only in the front-rear direction (advancing and retracting direction of the plunger 59a).

  Thus, the linear groove part 316 is formed so as to be parallel to the bearing long hole 313. Further, a concave groove 317 is recessed backward from the rear end of the bearing elongated hole 313 on the inner surface of the side walls 303b and 303c to the rear end surface of the housing recess 303, and the rotating shaft 324 is formed from the back side of the support member 303. It can be pushed and pivotally supported in the bearing slot 313.

  The transmission member 320 is formed of a synthetic resin material. Specifically, the left linkage arm 321a linked to the opening / closing blade 301a, the right linkage arm 321b spaced from the linkage arm 321a and linked to the opening / closing blade 301b, and the left and right linkage arms 321a, 321b And a connecting arm 322 as a connecting member for connecting the upper portions.

  The left and right linking arms 321 a and 321 b are provided at an arm portion 323 having a predetermined length, a rotation shaft 324 projecting outward from the outer surface on the proximal end side of the arm portion 323, and a distal end of the arm portion 323. A link pin locking portion 325 having a substantially C shape in side view and locked to the tips 306c of the link pins 306a and 306b is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the linkage pin locking portion 325 is formed so that the linkage pins 306a and 306b can be freely inserted between the upper locking piece 325a and the lower locking piece 325b. Interlocking with the open / close blades 301a and 301b that rotate about the rotation shaft 305 allows the linkage pins 306a and 306b to move in the left-right direction when moving up and down along an arc centered on the rotation shaft 305. It has the right and left width dimensions. That is, the linkage pin locking portion 325 constitutes the opening / closing blade linkage portion of the present invention.

  The connection arm 322 is composed of a rod-shaped member facing between the left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b and facing in the left-right direction (the direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the plunger 59a). The linkage arms 321a and 321b are connected to the upper center position in the front-rear direction of the arm portion 323, that is, the upper portion between the linkage pin locking portion 325 and the rotation shaft 324.

  Further, guide pins 326 that are slidably fitted into the above-described guide grooves 314 are protruded outwardly from the left and right ends of the connecting arm 322. That is, the guide pin 326 is disposed at an eccentric position that is eccentric from the rotation shaft 324 that is the rotation center of the transmission member 320, and performs the movement guide of the linkage pin locking portion 325 at the tip of the arm portion 323. It has become.

  Further, the connecting arm 322 is locked, that is, linked to a connecting arm locking member 330 formed in a downward bifurcated shape attached to the tip of the plunger 59a of the solenoid 59 disposed above the connecting arm 322. That is, the connecting arm 322 constitutes the solenoid linkage part of the present invention.

  The connecting arm locking member 330 includes an attachment portion 331 attached to the tip of the plunger 59a, and a pair of left and right engagement portions 332 that respectively hang downward from the lower left and right sides of the attachment portion 331. .

  The left and right locking portions 332 are respectively provided with a front locking piece 332a and a rear locking piece 332b having a predetermined length in the vertical direction, and a connecting arm 322 between the front locking piece 332a and the rear locking piece 332b. And a locking recess 322c having a vertical width that allows the connecting arm 322 to move up and down.

  In this way, the coupling arm 322 is loosely fitted in the locking recess 322c formed between the front and rear front locking pieces 332a and the rear locking piece 332b, so that the rotation of the plunger 59a according to the back and forth movement of the plunger 59a. A connecting arm 322 that rotates about a moving shaft 324 is locked so as to be able to move back and forth and move up and down.

  The solenoid 59 has a plunger 59a in a protruding position (see FIG. 45 (a)) when the main body, a plunger 59a fitted to the main body so as to be freely retractable, and a non-excited state (off state) of the solenoid 59. ) And the plunger 59a is moved to the retracted position (see FIG. 44 (a)) against the biasing force of the coil spring 59b when the solenoid 59 is in an excited state (on state). It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the main body of the solenoid 59 is attached to an attachment boss 340 projecting rearward from the back surface of the base plate 300 via an attachment screw 341. In the state attached to the base plate 300 as described above, the plunger 59a is located between the left and right opening / closing blades 301a and 301b at the upper position inside the support member 303, as shown in FIG. It is arranged in a substantially horizontal direction so as to be movable forward and backward with respect to 301a and 301b, that is, movable back and forth.

  Here, the assembly state of the transmission mechanism including the above-described opening / closing blades 301a and 301b, the transmission member 320, and the solenoid 59 will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b and the solenoid 330 are connected to each other. It comes to be linked via. Specifically, the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b and the transmission member 320 are loosely fitted between the upper and lower locking portions 525a and 525b of the linkage pin locking portion 325 with the linkage pins 306a and 306b of the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b. Thus, the transmission member 320 and the solenoid 59 are formed such that the connection arm 322 of the transmission member 320 is formed between the front and rear locking pieces 332a and 332b of the connection arm locking member 330 attached to the tip of the plunger 59a. The latching recesses 322c are linked to each other by loosely fitting.

  Accordingly, when the solenoid 59 is energized and de-energized, the plunger 59a moves in the front-rear direction, that is, moves forward and backward with respect to the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b. Is transmitted to the transmission member 320 via the connecting arm 322, and the transmission member 320 rotates in the front-rear direction about a rotation shaft 324 that faces in a direction substantially orthogonal to the plunger 59a.

  Then, the rotational force of the transmission member 320 is transmitted from the linkage pin locking portion 325 to the open / close blades 301a and 301b via the link pins 306a and 306b, and the open / close blades 301a and 301b face in the front-rear direction parallel to the plunger 59a. It rotates around the rotation shaft 305.

  In the transmission member 320 of this embodiment, a pair of left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b linked to the pair of left and right opening / closing blades 301a and 301b are spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides inside the support member 303. The upper portions of the linkage arms 321a and 321b are linked and linked by a linkage arm 322, and the linkage arm 322 constructed between the linkage arms 321a and 321b is locked (linked) to the plunger 59a. As a result, the forward / backward moving force of one plunger 59a is transmitted to the left and right open / close blades 301a and 301b via the left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b to rotate, thereby simplifying the structure of the transmission mechanism. In addition, the left and right open / close blades 301a and 301b need not be driven by separate solenoids 59. Because the left and right of the opening and closing blades 301a, in synchronization 301b to each other can be rotated.

  Further, these left and right linking arms 321a and 321b are connected by a connecting arm 322 provided between the upper portions thereof, so that the left and right linking arms 321a and 321b and the upper connecting arms 322 are connected as shown in FIG. Since the space surrounded by the base plate 303a is configured as a guide path for the game ball, the apparatus can be made as compact as possible.

  Further, since the transmission member 320 and the solenoid 59 are accommodated inside the cylindrical support member 303, it is difficult to forcibly move the transmission member 320, the plunger 59a, and the like from the outside. Therefore, cheating is effectively prevented.

  Further, since the support member 303 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the transmission member 320 and the solenoid 59 housed inside can be viewed from the side of the apparatus, the transmission member can be used when each member is assembled. 320 can be performed while visually confirming the state of linkage between the linkage pins 306a and 306b and the plunger 59a from the outside, and the linkage between the transmission member 320 and the linkage pins 306a and 306b and the plunger 59a, or a clogged ball. Such troubles can be easily confirmed even when the game board 40 is attached.

  Next, based on FIG.46 and FIG.47, the interlocking | linkage state of solenoid 59, opening-and-closing blade 301a, 301b, and the transmission member 320 and its effect | action are demonstrated. 46 and 47, illustration of some members such as the coil spring 59b is omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 46A, when the solenoid 59 is in a non-excited state (off state), the plunger 59a is positioned at the protruding position by the urging force of the coil spring 59b (see FIG. 45A). ing. At this time, the transmission member 320 has a closing posture in which the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b are in the closed position (closed state), and the rear end of the connecting arm 322 is forward of the opening and closing blade by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b. Since it is urged toward 301 a and 301 b and is disposed at the forward rotation restriction position, the rotation shaft 324 is located at the front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313, and the guide pin 326 is in the linear groove 316. It is located at the forward position where it abuts against the front end face 316c.

  Further, since the linkage pins 306a and 306b are located at the lower limit position, the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b are located at the closed position. The linkage pins 306a and 306b are arranged between the upper locking piece 325a and the lower locking piece 325b of the linkage pin locking portion 325 at this lower limit position, and can be locked (linked) to one another by vertical movement. It is said that.

  When the solenoid 59 is in a non-excited state (off state) as described above, for example, when a stress for forcibly opening the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b is applied to at least one of the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b, The pins 306a and 306b are lifted from the lower limit position and locked to the upper locking piece 325a, and the linkage arms 321a and 321b are moved upward (in the direction indicated by white arrows in FIG. 47A) around the rotation shaft 324. Try to rotate.

  However, since the guide pin 326 is positioned in front of the straight groove 316, the upward movement of the guide pin 326 is restricted by the upper straight surface 316a. In other words, the upward rotation (rotation in the second direction) of the transmission member 320 is restricted by the contact between the guide pin 326 and the upper straight surface 316a, and thus the linkage locked to the upper locking piece 325a. The upward movement of the pins 306a and 306b is also restricted by the upper locking piece 325a.

  Therefore, even if a stress is applied to forcibly rotate the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b toward the open position, the transmission member 320 that is restricted from rotating restricts the ascent of the linkage pins 306a and 306b. It is kept in the closed position and is prevented from being forcibly opened.

  Further, even if the stress forcibly applied to the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b is transmitted from the linkage pins 306a and 306b to the linkage pin locking portion 325, the guide pin 326 of the transmission member 320 constitutes a part of the apparatus main body. The rotation of the linear groove portion 316 formed on the side walls 303b and 303c of the supporting member 303 is restricted and rotated, so that the direct transmission to the plunger 59a via the connecting arm locking member 330 is possible. Therefore, the solenoid 59 is protected and is less likely to fail.

  In other words, when the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b are forced to be opened, the rotation of the transmission member 320 is restricted by the guide pin 326 coming into contact with the upper straight surface 316a, thereby forcing the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b to force. The load due to the applied stress only needs to be applied to the strong support member 303 having the strength necessary to support the transmission member 320, and can be prevented from being applied to the plunger 59a.

  Furthermore, since the movement restriction of the guide pin 326 is performed at a location different from the link portion between the plunger 59a and the transmission member 320, there is no possibility that the link between the plunger 59a and the transmission member 320 will be hindered.

  Next, when the solenoid 59 changes from the non-excited state (off state) to the excited state (on state), the plunger 59a resists the biasing force of the coil spring 59b (see FIG. 45 (a)) toward the main body side, that is, rearward. Move towards. When the rearward movement of the plunger 59a, that is, the excitation operation (second operation) is started, the back surface of the front locking piece 332a comes into contact with the front end of the connection arm 322 and urges the connection arm 322 rearward. . At this time, in the transmission member 320, the guide pin 326 is guided backward by the upper and lower linear surfaces 316a and 316b of the linear groove 316, and the rotation shaft 324 is the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. As a result of being guided toward the rear, it slides horizontally with the plunger 59a toward the rear. That is, since the transmission member 320 moves backward without rotating in the closed posture, the open / close blades 301a and 301b are maintained in the closed position.

  Then, at the stage where the plunger 59a starts to move backward by a predetermined distance L after the start of the backward movement, that is, when the initial excitation operation is completed, as shown in FIG. The guide pin 326 is positioned at the rear end of the straight groove portion 316, that is, at the lower end position of the arc groove portion 315, and the contact restriction by the upper straight surface 316a is released, so that the guide pin 326 rotates upward. It becomes possible.

  Further, when the plunger 59a moves rearward and the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 and the rearward movement is restricted, the bearing long hole 313, the linear groove portion 316, Are parallel to each other and the linear groove 316 that guides the guide pin 326 is formed above the bearing long hole 313, so that the guide pin 326 rotates upward and rearward. Further, at this time, the guide pin 326 comes in contact with the front end of the lower arc surface 315b, that is, the lower arc surface 315b reliably guides the guide pin 326 upward and rearward. The lower arc surface 315b guides the linkage arms 321a and 321b upwardly about the rotation shaft 324 located at the rear end of the bearing long hole 313 via the guide pin 326, and the connection arm 322 By being urged rearward by the back surface of the front locking piece 332a, the transmission member 320 rotates upward, that is, in the second direction (clockwise in FIG. 46).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), by the rotation of the transmission member 320, the lower locking piece 325b of the linkage pin locking portion 325 locks the linkage pins 306a, 306b from below, and the linkage pins 306a, In order to raise 306b, the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b are thereby rotated around the rotation shaft 305 and positioned at the open position. When the plunger 59a moves to the retracted position (the state shown in FIG. 47A) and the solenoid 59 is maintained in the excited state (on state), the transmission member 320 has the linkage arms 321a and 321b and the linkage pin locking portion 325. Since the link pins 306a and 306b are maintained in the open posture in which the link pins 306a and 306b are at the upper limit position, the open / close blades 301a and 301b are maintained in the open position.

  Next, when the solenoid 59 changes from the excited state (on state) to the non-excited state (off state), as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the plunger 59a is biased by the coil spring 59b (see FIG. 45 (a)). When the forward movement toward the projecting position is started, that is, the excitation release operation (first operation) is started, the rear end of the coupling arm 322 is moved forward by the front opening / closing blades 301a and 301b by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b. It is energized towards.

  As the connecting arm 322 moves forward, the guide pin 326 is also urged forward, but the guide pin 326 is slidably guided forward and downward by the upper arcuate surface 315a. While the rotation shaft 324 is held at the rear end (rotation position) of the long hole 313, the linkage arms 321a and 321b are moved and guided downward about the rotation shaft 324, and the connection arm 322 is rearward. By being biased forward by the front surface of the locking piece 332b, the transmission member 320 rotates downward, that is, in the first direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 47).

  Then, when the transmission member 320 rotates in the first direction from the open posture to the closed posture, the upper locking piece 325a of the linkage pin locking portion 325 locks the linkage pins 306a and 306b from above and the linkage pin. In order to lower 306a and 306b, the open / close blades 301a and 301b rotate around the rotation shaft 305 and are positioned at the closed position.

  When the plunger 59a moves to the retracted position (the state shown in FIG. 46A) and the solenoid 59 is maintained in the non-excited state (off state), the transmission member 320 is connected to the linkage arms 321a and 321b. Since the stop portion 325 is in a horizontal posture in which it is slightly downward and the linkage pins 306a and 306b are maintained in the closed posture in which they are in the lower limit position, the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b are maintained in the closed position.

  As described above, in the ordinary variable prize-winning device 58 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the plunger 59a of the solenoid 59 moves forward and backward (moves back and forth) with respect to the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b. The linear forward / backward moving force is converted into the rotational force of the transmission member 320 via the connecting arm 322 as the plunger linking portion, and the rotational force of the transmission member 320 is the linkage pin locking portion as the opening / closing blade linkage portion. It is converted into the rotational force of the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b via 325, and the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b rotate between the open position and the closed position.

  Further, the transmission member 320 is a forward / backward movement of the plunger 59a, that is, a backward movement that is an excitation operation (second operation) based on the excitation of the solenoid 59 and an excitation release operation (first operation) based on the excitation release of the solenoid 59. It rotates in conjunction with a certain forward movement. Specifically, according to the excitation operation of the plunger 59a, the rotation shaft 324 moves from the front end (restriction position) to the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313, so that the upper straight line that is the rotation restriction portion. The rotation restriction of the guide pin 326 in the second direction by the surface 316a is released, and the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b are opened by rotating in the second direction and changing from the closed posture to the open posture.

  Further, after rotating in the first direction around the rotation shaft 324 located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 in response to the excitation release operation of the plunger, after the opening posture is changed to the closing posture. When the rotation shaft 324 is moved from the rear end (rotation position) to the front end (restriction position) of the bearing long hole 313 in the closed posture, the guide pin 326 comes into contact with the upper straight surface 316a as the rotation restriction portion. By restricting the rotation in the second direction, the open / close blades 301a and 301b cannot be forcibly rotated from the closed position to the open position. It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally turning and winning a game ball as much as possible.

  Further, in a state where the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b are located at the closed position, the rotation of the transmission member 320 is guided and restricted by the linear groove portions 316 formed on the side walls 303b and 303c of the support member 303 constituting the apparatus main body. As a result, the load applied to the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b is not directly transmitted to the plunger 59a via the transmission member 320, thereby protecting the solenoid 59 and making it difficult to break down.

  In particular, the rotation shaft 326 includes a rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 where the transmission member 320 is rotatable, and a front end (restriction) of the bearing long hole 313 where the rotation of the transmission member 320 is restricted. Position), and the transmission member 320 is moved forward or backward relative to the support member 303 in accordance with the forward movement (excitation release operation) or the backward movement (excitation operation) of the plunger 59a. Since the rotation restriction of the transmission member 320 and the release of the rotation restriction are performed, the rotation restricting portion for restricting the rotation of the transmission member 320 in the second direction is used for the excitation operation of the plunger 59a. Since it is not necessary to move to the restriction position and the restriction release position according to the excitation release operation, the structure can be simplified.

  Further, since the transmission member 320 is moved and guided by the guide groove 314 via the guide pin 326, the rotation restriction of the transmission member 320 and the release of the rotation restriction are performed between the protruding position and the retracted position of the plunger 59a. It is possible to smoothly perform the forward / backward movement, that is, the excitation operation or the excitation release operation.

  Further, the movement of the transmission member 320 is stably supported not only by the rotation shaft 324 but also by the guide groove 314, and when the plunger 59a moves back and forth between the protruding position and the retracted position, the connecting arm 322 is always Since the linkage with the plunger 59a is not released, the stability is improved.

  In addition, a part of the main body of the ordinary variable prize-winning device 58 includes a cylindrical support member 303 that supports the transmission member 320 in a state in which the transmission member 320 is accommodated therein, so that the transmission component 320 is covered by the cylindrical support member 303. Since it is difficult to forcibly move the transmission member 320, the plunger 59a and the like from the outside, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such that the transmission member 320 is directly rotated by an unauthorized member such as a wire.

  Further, the guide groove 314 as the movement guide portion includes an upper arc surface 315a and a lower arc surface 315b, which are arcuate curved surfaces that slidably guide the guide pin 326 as the guide convex portion protruding from the transmission member 320. The guide pins 326 are formed on the movement guide surfaces 315a, 315b, 316a, and 316b by the movement guide surfaces including the upper straight surface 316a and the lower straight surface 316b, which are linear flat surfaces. Since the transmission member 320 can be easily moved and guided by the contact, the movement guide portion can be configured easily.

  Further, the rotation shaft 324 is pivotally supported by a bearing elongated hole 313 disposed in parallel to the linear groove 316, so that the guide pin 326 of the transmission member 320 is guided to move back and forth by the linear groove 316. When the rotating shaft 324 is moved and guided in parallel to the linear groove 316 by the bearing elongated hole 313, the positional relationship between the connecting arm 322 and the engaging portion 332 of the connecting arm engaging member 330 is changed. Therefore, the linkage between the plunger 59a and the transmission member 320 is not released.

  The transmission member 320 serves as a pair of left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b linked to each of the pair of opening and closing blades 301a and 301b, and a connecting member constructed so as to link the pair of left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b. By having the connection arm 322, the forward and backward movement of one plunger 59a is transmitted to the pair of left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b via the connection arm 322, and the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b can be interlocked. Is simplified.

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Next, an ordinary variable winning device 58 ′ as a modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a schematic view showing an ordinary variable winning device as a modified example of the present invention, in which (a) is a diagram showing a state where the opening / closing blades are located in the open position, and (b) is a drawing showing the opening / closing blades. It is a figure which shows the state located in the open position.

  It should be noted that, in the ordinary variable winning device 58 ′ as a modified example of the present invention, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts and configurations that are functionally similar to the ordinary variable winning device 58 as the above-described embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be given. Shall be omitted.

  First, as a significant difference from the ordinary variable winning device 58 as the above-described embodiment, the solenoid 59 is in a non-excited state (off state) due to the biasing force of a coil spring 59b provided on the rear end side of the plunger 59a. The plunger 59a is located at the retracted position with respect to the open / close blades 301a and 301b, and in the excited state (on state), the plunger 59a is against the open / close blades 301a and 301b against the biasing force of the coil spring 59b. It is located at a protruding position that is close.

  Further, the connecting arm 322 and the guide pin 326 are provided at the rear end portion behind the rotation shaft 324 in the linkage arms 321a and 321b, and the guide groove 314 including the arc groove portion 315 and the linear groove portion 316 is provided with a bearing length. It is formed in a state of being reversed left and right behind the hole 313.

  On the other hand, the linkage pins 306 a and 306 b of the opening and closing blades 301 a and 301 b are projected at an eccentric position that is eccentric with respect to the rotation shaft 305, but are projected at an eccentric position that is eccentric to the outside of the rotation shaft 305. . Therefore, when the linkage pins 306a and 306b rotate downward about the rotation shaft 305, that is, descend, the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b rotate to the open position.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, in the non-excited state (off state) of the solenoid 59, the plunger 59a is positioned in the retracted position by the biasing force of the coil spring 59b, so that the rotation shaft of the transmission member 320 is rotated. The guide pin 326 is located at the rear end position of the linear groove 316. That is, the transmission member 320 is opened and closed because the linkage pin locking portion 325 is positioned at the upper limit position, and the lower locking piece 325b is locked at the upper limit position by locking the linkage pins 306a and 306b from below. The blades 301a and 301b are maintained in the closed position.

  At this time, the guide pin 326 is located at the rear end position of the linear groove portion 316, and since the movement of the guide pin 326 is restricted in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, the transmission member 320 is restricted in rotation. The opening / closing blades 301a and 301b are maintained in the closed position. Therefore, even if a stress is applied to forcibly rotate the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b toward the open position, the transmission member 320 that is restricted from rotating restricts the ascent of the linkage pins 306a and 306b. It is kept in the closed position and is prevented from being forcibly opened.

  As shown in FIG. 48B, when the solenoid 59 changes from the non-excited state (off state) to the excited state (on state), the plunger 59a moves forward against the urging force of the coil spring 59b. When the excitation operation is started, the rotation shaft 324 of the transmission member 320 is moved to the front position of the bearing long hole 313 at a stage where the forward movement is started by a predetermined distance, that is, when the initial excitation operation is completed. The guide pin 326 moves to the position of the front end of the linear groove 316 to reach the position, rides on the lower arc surface 315b, and is guided to move upward.

  When the plunger 59a further moves forward, the transmission member 320 rotates downward (counterclockwise in FIG. 48), and the upper locking piece 325b locks the linkage pins 306a and 306b from the upper side toward the lower limit position. Therefore, the opening / closing blades 301a and 301b are rotated around the rotation shaft 305 and positioned at the open position. When the plunger 59a moves to the protruding position (the state shown in FIG. 48 (b)) and the solenoid 59 is maintained in the excited state (on state), the transmission member 320 includes the linkage arms 321a and 321b. Since the link pin 306a, 306b is maintained in the open posture where the link pin 306a, 306b is in the lower limit position, the open / close blades 301a, 301b are maintained in the open position.

  As described above, the relationship between the open and closed positions of the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b and the protruding position and the retracted position of the plunger 59a may be those described in the above-described embodiment or those described in this modification, and variously changed. Even in this case, the same actions and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the open / close blade includes a pair of left and right open / close blades 301a and 301b (open / close pieces). However, the open / close blade may be a transmission mechanism that opens or closes either the left or right, that is, a single open / close blade. Alternatively, a transmission mechanism that opens and closes three or more open / close blades may be used.

  Specifically, for example, a mechanism for opening and closing one opening / closing piece (opening / closing blade) 81 provided on the left side of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 described above, and an opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 are provided. As a mechanism for opening and closing, a transmission mechanism applied to the normal variable winning device 58 may be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the guide pin 326 is formed at the left and right end portions of the connecting arm 322, that is, at the substantially central position in the longitudinal direction of the arm portion 323, but the distal ends of the linkage arms 321a and 321b are connected to the rotation shaft 324. As long as it can be rotated and guided around, that is, at an eccentric position that is eccentric with respect to the rotation shaft 324, it may be formed at the linkage pin locking portion 325 or the like, for example.

  In the above embodiment, the movement guide portion for moving and guiding the guide pin 326 is constituted by the guide groove 314 that penetrates the side walls 303b and 303c. Need not be. Specifically, for example, on the inner surfaces of the side walls 303b and 303c, a movement guide convex portion or the like extending in the movement guide direction is erected inward, and the movement guide convex portion is slidable on the transmission member 320 side. A groove or the like to be fitted may be formed.

  In the above embodiment, the rotation shaft 324 is formed in the transmission member 320 and the bearing long hole 313 for receiving and supporting the rotation shaft 324 is formed in the support member 303. A long bearing hole 313 formed in the shaft 303 and receiving and supporting the rotating shaft 324 may be formed in the transmission member 320.

  Further, the shape of the guide groove 314 is not limited to the shape described in the above-described embodiments and modifications, and can be variously modified. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the linear groove portion 316 as the second guide portion. The (upper straight surface 316a) is formed in a linear shape, but is not necessarily limited to a linear shape as long as the upward rotation of the guide pin 326 can be regulated. It may be.

  Further, the length of the linear groove 316, that is, the longitudinal movement width dimension of the rotation shaft 324 is arbitrary, and can be variously changed according to the stroke length of the plunger 59a, the rotation range of the rotation blades 301a and 301b, and the like. It is.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the linear groove portion 316 is provided in parallel to the bearing elongated hole 313. However, the linear groove portion 316 may not be parallel to the upper arc surface 315a. May extend along a straight line that passes through the center of the rotation shaft 324 located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313, that is, in a direction perpendicular to the tangent line.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the rotating shaft 324 moves from the front end (restricted position) to the rear end (rotated position) of the bearing long hole 313 in accordance with the excitation operation of the plunger 59a, that is, backward movement, The lower arc surface 315b for guiding the guide pin 326 upward and rearward is formed. However, as described above, the bearing long hole 313 and the linear groove portion 316 are parallel to each other, and the linear groove portion that guides the guide pin 326 is provided. As long as 316 is formed above the bearing long hole 313, such a lower arc surface 315b is not necessarily formed.

  On the other hand, if the lower arc surface 315b is formed, the linear groove 316 is the same as the bearing long hole 313, for example, even if the linear groove 316 that guides the guide pin 326 is not formed above the bearing long hole 313. The height position, that is, the straight groove portion 316 and the long bearing hole 313 may be formed in a straight line.

  Further, although the guide groove 314 is formed separately from the bearing elongated hole 313, the bearing portion itself that receives and supports the rotation shaft 324 guides the rotation and back-and-forth movement of the rotation shaft 320. In this case, the guide groove 314 and the like need not be provided separately from the bearing portion.

  In the above-described embodiment, the solenoid 59 is applied as an example of the electric drive unit. However, if the solenoid 59 has a plunger for opening and closing the opening and closing blades, the plunger is excited (second operation). The motor is not limited to the operation (advance and retreat movement) by the excitation release operation (first operation). For example, a motor is applied as an electric drive unit, and the rotational force of the drive shaft of the motor is transmitted via a gear or the like. The plunger may be transmitted (moved forward and backward) by rotating the drive shaft forward and backward (first operation and second operation).

  Further, the linkage shape and linkage form of the plunger linkage portion and the opening / closing blade linkage portion are not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and the forward / backward movement force of the plunger 59a of the solenoid 59 is opened / closed via the transmission member 320. Various modifications can be made as long as they can be converted into the rotational force of the blades 301a and 301b and transmitted.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball is configured not to win in the closed state in which the open / close blades 301a and 301b are in the closed position, but the open / close blades 301a and 301b are in the open position. The game ball may be won in the closed state as long as the ball is less likely to win than the state.

  In the above embodiment, the open / close blades 301a and 301b of the normal variable prize-winning device 58 change the normal symbols in the normal game that is executed based on the detection of the ball passing through the passing gate 61 by the gate switch 62. When the display result is “winning”, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the ordinary electric utility solenoid 59 is driven to rotate to the open position, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, it returns to the closed position. Predetermined conditions include simply deriving the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol game, the variable symbol variable symbol display result of the special symbol game being “winning”, or simply displaying the normal symbol symbol of the special symbol game. It may be established by, for example, deriving a variable display result. Alternatively, it may be established simply by winning at the start winning opening.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the balls that have entered the starting area such as the starting opening 58a and the starting winning apparatuses 58b and 58c due to the opening of the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b of the normal variable winning apparatus 58 are detected by the start opening switches 56 and 60. On the basis of the game, the special symbol game on the special symbol display device 44a and the decorative symbol variable display in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b are given as the predetermined game value. The opening of the opening portion 82 of the variable winning ball apparatus 66, the big hit gaming state, etc. may be given as the gaming value.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit type is described as being determined as one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it can determine at least the type of small hit included in the combination of “first small hit” and “second small hit”.

  In addition, although the round was determined by the detection of the game ball by the first specific ball detector 121a, the round is not limited to this, and the round may be determined according to the type of small hits.

  Further, when there are two specific entrances in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, one may be determined by the type of small hits and the other may be detected by the specific ball detector 51.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game and the waiting time until the game control process timer value matches the big prize opening start determination value after the variable display in the special figure game is stopped. Depending on the setting, the motor 127 is driven for an operation waiting time T3 from when one of the start port switches 56, 60 detects a game ball until the start operation for changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state is started. It has been described that the time required for rotating the rotating body 79 by force to return from an arbitrary rotational position to the initial position is longer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit” in a special figure game, the shortest variable variable display time is the initial value of the rotating body. You may set so that it may become longer than the required time for returning to a position.

  Alternatively, after the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23 is executed, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 19 may be executed after the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. In this case, for example, in addition to the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 19, an initial position return waiting process is provided as a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “8”. Then, instead of the process of step S533 shown in FIG. 25, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “8” is executed. In the initial position return waiting process, for example, it is determined whether or not the motor return control timer value is “0”. If the value is other than “0”, the initial position return waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the motor return control timer value becomes “0”, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” so that the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 19 can be executed. That's fine.

  In the above embodiment, after setting the motor return control timer initial value in the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of step S622 shown in FIG. The process of step S134 is executed until the motor return control timer value is determined to be “0” in the process of step S133 shown in FIG. 32, thereby driving the motor 127 and returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the motor 127 is driven to bring the rotating body 79 to the initial position until it can be detected from the amount of rotation of the motor 127 and the rotating body 79 that the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position. You may make it return. In this case, in the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of step S622 shown in FIG. Based on the rotation amount of 79, the motor rotation direction pattern is set, and for example, an initial position return flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to an on state. In the motor initial position return control process executed in step S24 shown in FIG. 17, for example, the following process is executed instead of the process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  That is, when the motor initial position return control process is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the initial position return flag is on. At this time, if the initial position return in-progress flag is off, the motor initial position return control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the initial position return flag is on, for example, the same processing as in step S265 shown in FIG. 23, step S600 shown in FIG. 30, and step S621 shown in FIG. The amount of rotation of the motor 127 and the rotating body 79 is specified. Then, it is determined whether or not the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position from the specified rotation amount. Or, unlike the detailed amount of rotation of the rotating body 79, whether or not the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position based on a detection signal from a detector that can only detect that the rotating body 79 is in the initial position. You may make it perform determination. If the rotor 79 has not returned to the initial position in this determination process, the motor 127 is driven according to the set motor rotation direction pattern, and then the motor initial position return control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position, the setting for stopping the driving of the motor 127 is performed and the initial position returning flag is cleared, and then the motor initial position return control process is performed. Just finish. Thus, the driving of the motor 127 can be stopped after the rotating body 79 is accurately returned to the initial position. Here, after executing the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of step S622 shown in FIG. 31, the initial position return flag is set in the motor initial position return control process. Measure the elapsed time in the period that is repeatedly determined to be on, and if the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, notify the occurrence of an error because the rotor 79 cannot be returned to the initial position. Or the progress of the game may be stopped. Thereby, for example, it becomes possible to detect and notify that the rotating body 79 has stopped moving for a long time at a position where all the game balls that have entered the variable entrance 79a enter the second specific entrance 91, It is possible to prevent an act of stopping the rotation operation of the rotating body 79 to illegally enter the game ball into the second specific entrance 91 serving as the specific area.

  In the above-described embodiment, the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127 in the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of step S622 shown in FIG. In the above description, the motor rotation direction pattern is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the motor rotation direction pattern for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position is not limited to the rotation amount of the rotator 79, but the motor 127 is in a certain direction (for example, only in the forward direction). An excitation pattern for rotating and returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position may be set. In the motor initial position return control process, for example, in the same manner as the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S600 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of step S621 shown in FIG. The amount of rotation is specified, and it is determined whether or not the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position. Or, unlike the detailed amount of rotation of the rotating body 79, whether or not the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position based on a detection signal from a detector that can only detect that the rotating body 79 is in the initial position. You may make it perform determination. At this time, if the rotating body 79 has not returned to the initial position, drive setting for continuously rotating the motor 127 in a certain direction is performed, while if the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position, A setting for stopping the driving of the motor 127 may be performed. Thereby, the drive setting in the motor 127 for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position is simplified, and the control burden for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position can be reduced. In addition, if a detector capable of detecting only that the rotator 79 is in the initial position is used, the detector configuration is simpler than when the detailed rotation amount of the rotator 79 is specified. Thus, the processing load on the CPU 112 can be reduced.

  In a round game performed in the big hit game state, when the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is opened and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction, the rotating body 79 is initially set. The drive control of the motor 127 is performed so as to stop after returning to the position, and after the operation standby time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next round game and the first You may make it open the opening part 82 used as a big prize opening. In this case, for example, it is determined in step S555 shown in FIG. 28 that the first big prize opening count value has reached the open end determination value, or in step S556 the game control process timer value is large. In response to the determination that the winning mouth opening end determination value has been reached, similarly to the processing in step S265 shown in FIG. 23, the processing in step S600 shown in FIG. 30, and the processing in step S621 shown in FIG. The amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 is specified. Further, in correspondence with the rotation amount specified at this time, the motor return control timer initial value is similar to the processing in step S266 shown in FIG. 23, the processing in step S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the processing in step S622 shown in FIG. And motor rotation direction pattern.

  In the process of step S560, a time longer than the time required for the rotator 79 to return from the arbitrary rotation position to the initial position may be set as the waiting time after the special winning opening is opened. Or, when the first specific sphere detection flag is turned on in the process of step S614 shown in FIG. 31 or when the second specific sphere detection flag is turned on in the process of step S615, a game is played in the specific area. When the ball enters and a continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established in the big hit game state, a time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return from the arbitrary rotation position to the initial position has elapsed. The special symbol process flag value may be updated by, for example, proceeding to the process of step S618 shown in FIG. 31 after waiting until the game is executed, and the process for releasing the big hit may be executed to shift to the next round game. .

  In this way, in the round game executed in the big hit game state, when the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is in the open state and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction, the rotation is performed. By moving to the next round game after the operation waiting time longer than the time required for the body 79 to return to the initial position has elapsed, any of the round games executed continuously in the big hit gaming state However, when the first grand prize opening is in an open state, after the previous round game is finished, the first big prize opening is opened in the current round game, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is inside. When the game ball can enter, the rotator 79 can be operated from a predetermined initial position, and fairness can be maintained in each of the round games executed a plurality of times in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the first big prize opening count value reaches the opening completion determination value in step S555 shown in FIG. 28, or in step S556, the game control process timer value becomes the big winning opening opening determination value. In step S557, after the control for closing the first big prize opening is finished and the setting for making it closed is made, the waiting time after the big prize opening shown in FIG. 30 elapses. Based on the determination that the process has been performed, the process of steps S600 and S601 and the process of steps S621 and S622 shown in FIG. 32 can be executed to drive the motor 127 to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position. It was described as setting the operation. Then, the waiting time after opening the big prize opening set in step S560 shown in FIG. 28 is entered into the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 which is opened in the round game in the big hit gaming state. Since it is sufficient time for the entered game ball to be guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123, there is a game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. After that, control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after setting for closing the first big prize winning opening in the step S557 shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not a game ball exists inside the variable winning ball device 66, and based on the determination that it does not exist, a setting for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position may be performed. .

  In this case, for example, after executing the process of step S557 shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball count value is “0”. Without executing the process of S562, the process at the time of opening the first big prize opening is ended. In the process of step S556, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big prize opening release determination value, and whether or not the game control process timer value exceeds the big prize opening completion determination value. If it matches with the winning opening opening end determination value, the process proceeds to step S557, but does not match the winning opening opening end determination value and exceeds the winning opening opening end determination value. If it is determined that the remaining ball count value is “0”, the process may be determined. In addition, when it does not match the big prize opening opening end judgment value and does not exceed the big winning opening opening end judgment value, the game control process timer value has not reached the big prize opening opening end judgment value, What is necessary is just to complete | finish the process at the time of the 1st big winning opening. In such a process, when it is determined that the remaining ball count value is “0”, based on the determination that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, step S558. The operation of the motor 127 is performed in order to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position by executing the processing of S562 and enabling the processing of steps S600 and S601 and the processing of steps S621 and S622 shown in FIG. Can be set. Thus, even after the motor 127 is driven and the rotating body 79 is rotated in response to the opening portion 82 serving as the first grand prize opening in the round game performed in the big hit game state, Based on the determination that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position can be executed.

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

  As a specific example, the first small hit and the second small hit are based on the small hit control pattern 1 corresponding to the first small hit and the second small hit, and various determination values, setting data, and control data shown in KP2. In any small hit gaming state corresponding to, the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the opposite direction in response to the opening of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the opening 82 being opened. The driving operation by the second rotation pattern is started. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit, the driving operation by the second rotation pattern is performed in a period until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the driving operation by the second rotation pattern is performed during a period of time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) as a predetermined period. Is called. After the elapse of a predetermined period in which the driving operation by the second rotation pattern is performed in this way, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 is switched from the second rotation pattern to the first rotation pattern. . That is, the CPU 112 executes the process of step S258 when the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value in step S257 shown in FIG. Switching from the rotation pattern to the first rotation pattern is performed. In this first rotation pattern, the drive operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction determines that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, that is, FIG. Step S262 is repeated until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0”. In the predetermined period in which the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed in the second rotation pattern in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the reverse direction, the first rotation in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction after the predetermined period has elapsed. Compared to the period during which the motor 127 is driven in the motion pattern, the probability that the game ball is less likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and a big hit gaming state is obtained. The probability that a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, which is more advantageous than the first specific entrance 89, decreases.

  Further, the small hits corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit are based on various judgment values, setting data, and control data shown in the small hit control patterns KP3 and KP4 corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit. In any winning game state, in response to the opening of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 being started and the opening 82 being in the open state, driving of the sorting solenoid 108 in the second distribution operation mode is started. You may make it do. In this second distribution operation pattern, after driving the distribution solenoid 108 for a predetermined first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and distributing the game balls to the first area 85, The driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and distributing the game balls to the second region 88 is repeated over a second sorting time (for example, 0.2 seconds). In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the driving operation according to the second distribution operation pattern is performed in a period until T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the driving operation by the second distribution operation pattern is performed in a period until T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. . After the elapse of a predetermined period in which the drive operation according to the second distribution operation pattern is performed in this way, the drive operation of the distribution solenoid 108 is switched from the second distribution operation pattern to the first distribution operation pattern. . In this first distribution operation pattern, after driving the distribution solenoid 108 for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) to distribute the game balls to the first area 85, A driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and distributing the game balls to the second area 88 over the second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is performed inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. The process is repeated until it is determined that there is no sphere, that is, the remaining sphere count value is determined to be “0” in step S262 of FIG. In the second distribution operation pattern, the first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first region 85 is the first distribution operation. Since it is longer than the third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 according to the pattern, the game balls are distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83. The percentage of the game is reduced, and it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the probability of being a big hit gaming state, or more advantageous than the first specific entrance 89 The probability that a game ball will enter the second specific entrance 91 is reduced.

  Even in this case, the first specific entrance where the game ball is in the specific area even when the start operation is performed to open the first big winning opening based on the variable display result being “small hit”. It is possible to provide a period during which it is easy to enter the 89 or the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which it is difficult to enter, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game by changing the game.

  As for the 1st distribution operation pattern, the 1st distribution operation pattern of the 1st distribution operation pattern is the 1st specific entrance 89 and the 2nd specific entrance 91 compared with the 2nd distribution operation pattern. Any operation pattern may be used as long as the game ball is likely to win in a specific area including. For example, in the above embodiment, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit, or the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit. If this is the case, as the first distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. After that, until the predetermined time elapses, the driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 for a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is performed. It was described as being repeated. In contrast, as the first distribution operation pattern, for example, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) or a time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined time. Then, all the game balls may be distributed to the second area 88 within the predetermined time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the start operation is controlled, for example, the elapsed time from when the game ball that has entered the start area 58a or the start winning device 58b serving as the start area is detected by any of the start opening switches 56 and 60 is measured. Then, after the elapsed time reaches a predetermined operation standby time longer than the time required for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in the starting mode. The starting operation may be performed as follows. Thereby, when starting operation is started, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position, and the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value similar to the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type in the above embodiment is extracted, and based on the extracted random number value, the small hit type determining table 211 in the above embodiment is extracted. A process for determining a control pattern similar to the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 in the above-described embodiment is executed by referring to a determination table similar to the above, and the sorting solenoid 108 is executed according to the determined control pattern. Alternatively, the driving operation of the motor 127 may be performed. Thereby, based on the fact that the game ball has entered the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b that becomes the start region, a starting operation is performed to open the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the starting mode. Correspondingly, it is possible to provide a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which the game ball is difficult to enter. Can improve the fun of gaming. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped. The driving operation of the motor 127 may be continued until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, and the driving operation of the motor 127 may be stopped in response to the returning of the rotating body 79 to the initial position. As a result, power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are always driven.

  Furthermore, when a round game is executed in the big hit game state, a time longer than the time required to return the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotation position to the initial position is set as the big hit game start waiting time. What is necessary is just to start the round game which makes the opening part 82 of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 66 an open state in a specific mode after the game start waiting time passes. Thereby, even when the game ball that has entered the first variable winning ball apparatus 66 enters the specific area from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation, the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position. After a longer jackpot start waiting time elapses, the rotary body 79 can be rotated from the initial position by opening the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in the first round game in the jackpot game state. It is possible to maintain fairness in the round game performed in the big hit game state. In addition, for example, by extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value and referring to a predetermined round control determination table based on the extracted random value, multiple round games executed in the big hit gaming state Of these, the upper limit of the time at which at least one round game can be executed is determined as one of a plurality of types, thereby changing the round game executed in the big hit game state and improving the interest of the game. It may be possible to make it. In each round game executed in the big hit game state, for example, the big hit control pattern KP1 in the above embodiment corresponding to the big hit type, the number of executions of the round game, or numerical data indicating a predetermined random value. In the big hit gaming state by selecting one of a plurality of types of control patterns similar to KP4 and changing the driving operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 according to the selected control pattern. However, a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which the game ball is difficult to enter are provided, or a game ball is included in a plurality of round games. A round game that is easy to enter a specific area and easy to move to the next round game, and a game ball is difficult to enter a specific area and moves to the next round game. By providing a hard round game, it may be able to be imparted to change the game to improve the enjoyment of the game.

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

  Then, when a starting operation based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit” is performed, for example, a starting ball 58b serving as a starting region or a game ball that has entered the starting winning device 58b is started. The operation standby time from when the switch 56 or 60 is detected until the start operation for opening the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 in the start mode is started The variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game or the game control process timer value after the variable display in the special figure game stops so that it becomes longer than the time required to return to the position becomes the big prize opening opening judgment value It suffices if a waiting period until matching is set. Thereby, when starting operation is started, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position, and the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value similar to the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type in the above embodiment is extracted, and based on the extracted random number value, the small hit type determining table 211 in the above embodiment is extracted. A process for determining a control pattern similar to the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 in the above-described embodiment is executed by referring to a determination table similar to the above, and the sorting solenoid 108 is executed according to the determined control pattern. Alternatively, the driving operation of the motor 127 may be performed. This corresponds to the start operation of opening the opening of the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the start mode based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. Thus, it is possible to provide a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which the game ball is difficult to enter. Can be improved. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped. The driving operation of the motor 127 may be continued until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, and the driving operation of the motor 127 may be stopped in response to the returning of the rotating body 79 to the initial position. As a result, power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are always driven.

  Further, when a round game is executed in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, A time longer than the time required for returning 79 from an arbitrary rotational position to the initial position is set, and after the big hit start waiting time has elapsed, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is specified in a specific manner. What is necessary is just to start the round game made into an open state. Thereby, in the big hit gaming state based on the game ball entering the specific area, after a big hit start waiting time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position has elapsed, in the first round game With the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening in an open state, the rotating body 79 can be rotated from the initial position, and fairness in the round game performed in the big hit game state can be maintained. In addition, the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 which are specific areas, or that the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” In the round game, for example, by extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value and referring to a predetermined round control determination table based on the extracted random value, in the big hit gaming state Of the multiple round games to be executed, the upper limit of the time during which at least one round game can be executed is determined as one of multiple types, thereby changing the round game executed in the big hit game state. It may be possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, for example, the type of jackpot or the number of round games executed Or, corresponding to numerical data indicating a predetermined random value, etc., one of a plurality of types of control patterns similar to the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 in the above embodiment is selected, and the selected control pattern The game ball enters a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 even in the big hit game state by changing the driving operation mode of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 according to the situation. A period during which it is easy to enter and a period during which it is difficult to enter, or a game ball is likely to enter a specific area within a plurality of round games. By providing a round game that is easy to shift to and a round game that makes it difficult for a game ball to enter a specific area and difficult to move to the next round game, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by changing the game. It may be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Alternatively, a common game ball counter may be provided in place of the first grand prize port counter, the second big prize port counter, and the remaining ball number counter. In this case, for example, in the first big winning opening entry processing executed in step S252 shown in FIG. 22 when in the small hit gaming state, instead of the processing in steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. A process of adding 1 to the game ball count value which is the count value at is executed. Further, instead of the process of step S513 shown in FIG. 24, a process of subtracting 1 from the count value in the game ball counter is executed. Then, instead of the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 23, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value is “0” is executed. If the game ball count value is “0”, the process of step S263 is performed. If it is other than “0”, the process proceeds to step S270. In addition, in the first big prize opening approach process executed in step S548 shown in FIG. 28, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed instead of the processes in steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. The At this time, the processes of steps S512 and S513 may not be executed. Then, instead of the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 28, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value has reached the release end determination value is executed. If it has not reached the release end determination value, the process of step S556 is performed. If YES in step S5, the flow advances to step S557. Furthermore, in place of the process of step S572 shown in FIG. 29, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed, and in place of the process of step S573, has the game ball count value reached the release end determination value? Processing to determine whether or not is executed. At this time, if the release end determination value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S574, and if it has reached, the process proceeds to step S575. In this way, instead of the three counters such as the first grand prize winning counter, the second big winning prize counter, and the remaining ball counter, one common counter is used, so that the stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be stored. The capacity can be reduced, and the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state can be reduced.

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

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

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the rotating body 79 that rotates by the driving force of the motor 127 as a movable member that can guide the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to the second specific advance entrance 91. It explained as using. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any movable member that performs a linear motion or a curved motion by the driving force of the motor may be used. For example, the movable member is provided with a guide port and a guide passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the prize winning port to a specific area, and receives the driving force of the motor via a predetermined link mechanism such as a gear or a shaft. As long as it performs a predetermined operation such as a linear operation or a curved operation along a guide or rail. And what is necessary is just to stop returning to an initial position only by stopping the driving force of a motor. In this case, for example, the position of the movable member is determined by specifying the rotation amount of the motor, as in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S600 shown in FIG. 30, or the process of step S621 shown in FIG. If it can identify. Alternatively, the position of the movable member may be directly detected by a position sensor or the like attached to the movable member. Further, in the process of step S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of step S622 shown in FIG. 31, the motor return control timer initial value and motor rotation are determined according to the specified position of the movable member. The direction pattern is set, and then the motor is driven by executing the process of step S134 until the motor return control timer value is determined to be “0” in the process of step S133 shown in FIG. The movable member may be returned to a predetermined initial position.

  Also in this case, after the game ball that has entered the start opening 58b or the start winning device 58b serving as the start region is detected by any of the start opening switches 56, 60, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected. Of the special symbol in the special game so that the operation waiting time until the start operation is started in the starting state is longer than the time required to return the movable member from the arbitrary operation position to the initial position. It is only necessary to set the variable display time, the waiting period until the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening determination value after the variable display in the special figure game stops. As a result, when the starting operation is started, the movable member is always operated from a predetermined initial position, and the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, when a round game is executed in the big hit game state, a time longer than the time required to return the movable member from the arbitrary operation position to the initial position is set as the big hit start waiting time, and the big hit start What is necessary is just to start the round game which makes the opening part 82 of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 66 open in a specific mode after waiting time passes. Thereby, in the big hit game state, after a big hit start waiting time longer than the time required for the movable member to return from the arbitrary operation position to the initial position has elapsed, the first round game becomes the first big prize opening. With the opening 82 in the open state, the movable member can be operated from a predetermined initial position, and fairness in the round game performed in the big hit gaming state can be maintained.

  In addition, the movable member that can guide the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to the second specific advance entrance 91 is controlled in the first distribution state and the second by the drive control of the distribution solenoid 108. It may be a sorting member 83 that can be switched to the sorting state. In this case, for example, in step S264 shown in FIG. 23 or step S558 shown in FIG. 28, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the distribution member 83 is moved to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Performing the setting for movement means that the sorting member 83 is returned to the initial position after the sorting member 83 is operated in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. Here, the sorting member 83 that is operated by the driving force of the sorting solenoid 108 can return to the initial position in a short time by stopping the driving of the sorting solenoid 108. Therefore, for example, after executing the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 23 or the process of step S558 shown in FIG. 28, the start operation is performed in response to the variable display result in the next special figure game being “small hit”. The operation waiting time until the start is required for the sorting member 83 to return to the initial position even when the rotating body 79 that performs the rotating operation by the driving force of the motor 127 is sufficiently shorter than the case where the rotating member 79 is used as the movable member. It can be longer than time. Accordingly, the distribution member 83 can always be operated from the initial position at the start of the starting operation for opening the opening 82 based on the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. Thus, the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 23, it is determined that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning device 66 in response to the remaining ball count value being “0”. Based on this, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped by the process of step S264. Thereby, the control burden and power consumption in the CPU 112 can be reduced as compared with the case where the sorting member 83 is operated by always performing the drive control of the sorting solenoid 108.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is turned on in the process of step S526 when the first specific sphere detection flag is turned off in the process of step S521 shown in FIG. The description has been made assuming that the determination is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is first determined whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is on. If the second specific sphere detection flag is off, the first specific sphere detection is detected. It may be determined whether or not the flag is on. In this case, even if the first specific ball detection flag is on, if the second specific ball detection flag is on, a round control pattern corresponding to the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 is displayed. The round control pattern corresponding to the fact that the game ball has entered the second specific entrance 91 that can be set and controlled to the big hit gaming state and is more advantageous to the player than the first specific entrance 89 This can be set with priority over the round control pattern corresponding to the game ball entering the specific advance entrance 89.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific winning area determination process is executed in step S263 after the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. It has been described that the game can be controlled to the big hit game state when a game ball enters either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to control to the big hit gaming state when a gaming ball that has entered the specific area in the small hit gaming state is detected. For example, instead of the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 23, if the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in step S259 shown in FIG. 22, or after executing the process of step S260, the specific prize determination Processing may be executed. In this case, for example, after the process of step S531 shown in FIG. 25 is executed, the process of steps S264 to S269 shown in FIG. 23 and the process of stopping the driving of the storage solenoid 118 similar to step S260 may be executed.

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

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

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

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display unit based on the start winning becomes the predetermined symbol. A pachinko machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value to a player when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric game that is released based on a start prize, or a start prize The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when a winning is given to a predetermined electric combination that is released when a stop symbol of a variably displayed symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination . Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine that inserts game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game, or a game machine that inserts game balls instead of game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a figure which expands and shows a 2nd area | region. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random value used by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit type determination table and a small hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round number determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hits control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hits control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening error determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of a 1st big winning opening entrance. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 1st big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 2nd big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a round continuation condition determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a motor initial position return control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for opening and closing pieces and a motor. It is a timing chart which shows the example of a drive operation of the motor at the time of the 1st small hit. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for opening and closing pieces and the solenoid for distribution. It is a perspective view which shows a normal variable winning apparatus. (A) is a top view which shows a normal variable winning apparatus, (b) is a right view which shows a normal variable winning apparatus. (A) is a perspective view which shows a supporting member, (b) is a right view of (a). It is a front view which shows a transmission mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the internal structure of a transmission mechanism. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the normal variable prize-winning apparatus in an open state, (b) is AA sectional drawing of (a). It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the normal variable prize-winning apparatus in a closed state, (b) is A'-A 'sectional drawing of (a). It is a figure which shows the interlocking state and effect | action of a solenoid, an opening-and-closing blade, and a transmission member, Comprising: (a) is a solenoid off state, (b) is the schematic which shows a solenoid on initial state. It is a figure which similarly shows the interlocking state and effect | action of a solenoid, an opening-and-closing blade, and a transmission member, Comprising: (a) is a solenoid on state, (b) is the schematic which shows a solenoid off initial state. It is the schematic which shows the normal variable prize-winning apparatus as a modification of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows the state in which an opening-and-closing blade is located in an open position, (b) is an opening-and-closing blade located in an open position It is a figure which shows the state which is carrying out.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 41 Game area 44a Special symbol display device 48 Second special variable winning ball device 58 Normal variable winning device 58a Start winning port 59 Solenoid 59a Plunger 66 First special variable winning ball device 79 Rotating body 83 Sorting member 301a, 301b Open / close blade 303 Support member 324 Rotating shaft 326 Guide pin 314 Guide groove 320 Transmission member

Claims (5)

A variable winning device is provided with an opening / closing blade provided at the winning opening of the game ball, and the opening / closing blade can be changed between an open state where the game ball is easy to win and a closed state where the game ball is not winning or difficult to win. There is a gaming machine that places the opening and closing blades in the open state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and gives a player a predetermined game value when a game ball wins the winning opening,
The variable winning device is:
An electric drive unit having a plunger for opening and closing the opening and closing blade;
A transmission member that transmits the driving force to the opening and closing blade in linkage with the plunger;
A support member that supports the opening and closing blades, the electrical drive unit, and the transmission member;
With
The transmission member, rotation of the for rotatably supporting with respect to the support member between a closed position to said open wings and the open position to the said transmission member opened the closing blade and a closed state Including the axis,
The support member is configured such that the rotation shaft is relative to the operation direction of the plunger between a rotation position where the transmission member is rotatably supported and a restriction position where the rotation of the transmission member is restricted. Including a bearing portion that is movably supported;
In response to the operation of the plunger based on the first operation of the electric drive unit, the transmission member rotates in the first direction around the rotation shaft located at the rotation position, and the open posture From the rotation position to the restriction position in the state of the closing posture, the rotation shaft moves from the rotation position to the restriction position,
In response to the operation of the plunger based on the second operation of the electric drive unit, the rotation shaft moves from the restricting position to the rotation position, and the rotation position is centered on the rotation shaft. The transmission member is configured to rotate in a second direction to change from the closed posture to the open posture,
The support member is provided with a rotation restricting portion that contacts the transmission member and restricts the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction in a state where the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The transmission member has a guide shaft,
The support member has a guide groove into which the guide shaft is inserted,
The guide groove includes an arcuate curved surface that slides in contact with the guide shaft and rotates the transmission member in the first direction in a state where the rotation shaft is located at the rotation position, and the rotation. A restriction surface serving as the rotation restriction part for restricting rotation of the transmission member in the first direction in a state where the shaft is located at the restriction position by contact with the guide shaft,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The restriction surface is provided substantially parallel to the bearing portion.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein: The support member is formed in a cylindrical shape, and accommodates and supports the transmission member and the plunger therein.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The opening / closing blade is composed of a pair of opening / closing pieces,
The transmission member has a pair of opening / closing blade linkage arms linked to the pair of opening / closing pieces, and a plunger linkage shaft constructed on the pair of opening / closing blade linkage arms,
The plunger is linked to the plunger linkage shaft via a pair of linkage portions formed at equal intervals on both side positions around the plunger.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that.

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