JP5363186B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which does not bore a player by eliminating the monotonousness of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The main CPU of the game machine imparts a first big winning game state when the result of a first symbol variable game becomes a big winning. Also, the main CPU imparts a variation time shortening state when the result of the first symbol variable game becomes the big winning. Further, the main CPU imparts a second big winning game state when the result of a second symbol variable game becomes a big winning and imparts a small winning game state when the result of the second symbol variable game becomes a small winning. Also, when the result of the second symbol variable game becomes the small winning, by switching a second big winning device 24 from a second closed state to a second open state, a game ball can enter into the inside of an accessory 92. Then, when the game ball which enters inside the accessory 92 passes through a special winning area 94, a third big winning game state is imparted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a plurality of game characteristics.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines having various game characteristics have been proposed in order to enhance the interest of games. For example, a first type gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”), which is currently mainstream, Machines (so-called “blade objects”) are known. Specifically, the first type gaming machine plays a symbol variation game triggered by the winning of a game ball to the start winning device, and if the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, a large number of players It has a game characteristic that provides a chance to acquire game balls. In addition, in the second type gaming machine, a game ball can be entered in the grand prize winning device when the game ball wins the starting prize winning device, and the game ball entered in the big prize winning device has a special prize area. When it passes, it has a game characteristic that provides a chance for the player to acquire a large number of game balls.

  However, since the first type gaming machine and the second type gaming machine have monotonous game characteristics, there is a possibility that the player will be bored. In view of this, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which the game characteristics of the first type gaming machine and the game characteristics of the second type gaming machine are combined to diversify the game (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3). reference). In the prior art described in Patent Document 1, the first and second type start winning devices and the big winning devices are arranged on the game board surface, and the first type game and the second type game are provided. Both are to be done. In the prior art described in Patent Document 2, a holding device that temporarily holds a released game ball is arranged on the game board surface, and the holding device is triggered by the formation of reach in the symbol variation game. The game balls inside are put into the grand prize winning device. A big hit is generated when a game ball that has entered the big winning device passes through the special winning area. Further, in the prior art described in Patent Document 3, a common start winning device having a function as a first type start winning device and a function as a second type start winning device is arranged on the game board surface. In addition, the symbol variation game and the big winning device are opened at the same time.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-070516 ([0129] to [0136], FIG. 1 and the like) JP 2001-334041 A ([0022] to [0023], FIG. 1, etc.) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-33141 ([0015], [0022] to [0023], FIG. 1 etc.)

  However, the prior arts described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 simply attach the second type accessory (large winning device) to the gaming board surface of the first type gaming machine. In this case, the first type game and the second type game are performed in an independent state, but each game has a monotonous game characteristic, and both are simply combined. Therefore, the monotony of the game is not eliminated, and the player is bored. In addition, the prior art described in Patent Document 3 is a game in which a monotonous first-type game and a second-type game are simultaneously performed in response to a winning of a game ball in a common start winning device. In this case as well, the monotony of the game is not resolved and the player is bored. Moreover, when the first type game and the second type game are combined as described above, the game tends to be complicated, leading to a decrease in interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not bore a player by eliminating monotony of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is arranged at a substantially central portion on the game board surface, and is arranged on the game board surface, and a symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols. A first start winning device capable of winning a game ball, and an open / close piece arranged on the surface of the game board and switchable between a closed state where the game ball is not received and an open state where the game ball is easily received A first symbol variation game in which a first special symbol is varied in response to a second start winning device having an electric accessory, a gate through which a game ball can pass, and a winning of a game ball to the first start winning device. A first special symbol display unit for displaying, a second special symbol display unit for displaying a second symbol variation game for varying the second special symbol in response to winning of a game ball in the second start winning device, Triggered by a game ball passing through the gate A normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol variation game by a normal symbol, a first closed state that is arranged on the game board surface and does not accept a game ball, and a first open state that easily accepts a game ball can be switched. A first grand prize winning device, a second closed state that is arranged on the game board surface and does not accept a game ball that has passed the right side of the symbol display device, and a game ball that has passed the right side of the symbol display device A gaming machine comprising a second large winning device that can be easily switched to the second open state, and a game control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, wherein the second starting winning device is arranged on the surface of the game board. When the opening and closing piece is disposed in the lower region and the opening and closing piece is in the closed state, the game ball that has passed through the gate flows through the opening and closing piece and flows down below the second start winning device, Open state In some cases, a game ball that has passed through the gate is configured to be finished in the second start winning device, said game control means, whether the result of the first symbol variation game becomes jackpot First hit determination means for providing a first big hit gaming state in which the first big winning device is in the first open state when the determination result by the first hit determination means and the determination result by the first hit determination means is a big hit A game state assigning means; a hit determining means for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol variation game is a win; and determining whether or not the result of the second symbol variation game is a big hit; A second hit determining means for determining whether or not the result of the two-figure variation game is a small hit for setting the second big winning device in the second open state, and the determination result by the second hit determining means is a big hit If When the first big winning device gives a second big hit game state giving means for giving the second big hit gaming state to be in the first open state, and when the determination result by the second hit judging means is a small hit game, A small hit gaming state giving means for giving a state, and when the determination result by the second hit determination means is a small hit, the second big winning device is changed from the second closed state to the second open state. By switching, a game ball can enter the game, and when the game ball that has entered the game passes the special winning area, it becomes a big game and is advantageous to the player. And when the game control means is given any one of the first jackpot gaming state, the second jackpot gaming state and the third jackpot gaming state, after the given jackpot gaming state, Normal design fluctuation Wherein with shortening the time varying common symbols in over arm includes a variation time shortening state applying means for applying a variation time shortening state to extend the total opening time of the closing piece to maintain the open state, the time-varying When the variation time shortening state is imparted by the shortening state imparting means, the game ball that has passed through the gate falls from the start of the determination by the hit determination means until the switching piece switches to the open state. The opening / closing piece is set to be less than or equal to the time until it reaches the second start winning device, and the opening / closing piece is opened from the determination start by the hit determination means when the fluctuation time reduction state is not given by the fluctuation time reduction state assignment means. the time to switch to a state, the game ball that has passed through the gate is set to be longer than the time to reach the second start winning device to fall The gaming machine according to claim bets as its gist.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the total opening time during which the open / close pieces are kept open is not extended until the result of the first symbol variation game becomes a big hit, the second start winning device It is difficult to win a game ball. In this case, the first symbol change game can be started by causing the first start winning device having no opening / closing piece to win the first symbol variation game. However, the second symbol variation game can be achieved by winning the game ball by the second start winning device. It is difficult to get started. When the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit, the total opening time for maintaining the open / close pieces in the open state is extended, and it becomes easy to win the game ball to the second starting prize-winning device. In addition to the game, it becomes easier to start the second symbol variation game. That is, if the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are simply combined, the game is likely to be complicated, but in the invention according to claim 1, the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit. For the first time, it becomes easier to start the second symbol variation game. In other words, since the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are organically combined, the monotony of the game is eliminated and the player can be prevented from getting bored.

In addition, when the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit and the variation time reduction state is given, the opening / closing piece is switched to the open state if the probability that the result of the normal symbol variation game becomes a hit becomes high. As a result, the frequency at which the second symbol variation game can be started increases. In other words, since the frequency at which the second symbol variation game can be started changes according to the result of the first symbol variation game, the monotony of the game is more reliably resolved, and the player becomes more tired.

  Here, as the first special symbol display unit, the second special symbol display unit and the normal symbol display unit suitable for the present invention, an electric type such as a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, a 7 segment type, etc. And a mechanical symbol display unit such as a drum type, a belt type, etc., but it is particularly preferable to use an electric symbol display unit, and moreover, an electric symbol display unit. Among these, it is particularly preferable to use a liquid crystal type. In this way, it becomes easy to execute complex effects in the first symbol variation game, the second symbol variation game, and the normal symbol variation game.

  Further, the first grand prize winning device can be switched between a first closed state in which a game ball is not received and a first open state in which a game ball is easily received. Further, the second grand prize winning device is switched to a second closed state in which the game ball that has passed the right side of the symbol display device is not accepted, and a second open state in which the game ball that has passed the right side of the symbol display device is easily accepted. Is possible. As a specific example of the first closed state or the second closed state, for example, a state in which the grand prize opening door of the first grand prize winning device or the grand prize winning door of the second grand prize winning device is completely closed, etc. It is done. On the other hand, as a specific example of the first open state or the second open state, for example, a state where the big prize opening door of the first big prize winning device or the big prize winning door of the second big prize winning device is completely opened, etc. .

In addition, the game ball is launched aiming at the second big winning device between the time when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit and the second big winning device is in the second open state. It is preferable to perform a notification effect to notify the player of the power (claim 3 ). Further, when the first big winning game state is finished and the first big winning device is switched to the first closed state, in order to make the second starting winning device win a game ball and start the second symbol variation game, It is preferable to perform a notification effect for notifying the player that the game ball should be launched aiming at the gate. In this way, it is possible to make the player understand which game should be played, so that the interest of the game is further improved. In addition, as the above-mentioned notification effect, for example, an effect that is notified by light emission (lighting / flashing etc.) of a light emitting means such as a lamp, an effect that is notified by sound (sound effect etc.) from an audio output means such as a speaker, etc. Examples include effects that are notified by display (characters, symbols, pictures, etc.) of display means such as a display device, effects that are notified by the operation of a movable body, and the like.

According to the invention described in claim 1, the first symbol variation game results when it by variation time shortening state is assigned to the jackpot, from the determination start by collision determination means to the closing member is switched to the open state The time is set to be equal to or less than the time until the game ball that has passed through the gate falls and reaches the second start winning device. In this case, the game ball that has passed through the gate is easily allowed to win the second start winning device as it is, so that the frequency of the second symbol variation game is increased. In other words, since the frequency at which the second symbol variation game is started changes according to the result of the first symbol variation game, the monotony of the game is more reliably resolved, and the player becomes more tired.

  In addition, it is preferable that the first big prize winning device is disposed in a region directly below the opening / closing piece on the game board surface. In this way, when the first big hit game state is given, even if the game ball that has passed through the gate passes over the opening and closing piece without winning the second start winning device, There is a high possibility of winning the winning device. That is, even if the player is discouraged because the game ball that has passed through the gate does not win the second start winning device, if the player subsequently wins the first big winning device, the joy will be great. Will further improve.

The invention according to claim 2 is the guide passage according to claim 1 , wherein the guide path guides the game ball that has entered the second big prize device to the lower area of the second big prize device on the surface of the game board. A game ball guided by the guide passage can enter, and even if a game ball enters, a normal winning area where the third big hit game state is not given, and a game ball guided by the guide passage enters. A special winning area is provided on the outer periphery of the ball so that the third big hit gaming state can be given when the game ball enters the game ball. By rotating with respect to the game board surface, the guide path is guided to the guide passage. The gist of the invention is that a disk-shaped rotating body, which is the accessory, is arranged to distribute the played game balls to the normal winning area side and the special winning area side.

  For example, even though the first big hit gaming state (and the fluctuation time shortening state) is not given and the opening / closing piece is difficult to switch to the open state, It is conceivable that a 2 symbol variation game is started. In this case, when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit and the second big winning device is switched to the second open state, the game ball that won the second big winning device just entered the special winning area. The third big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player is given.

Therefore, in the invention described in claim 2 , the special winning area is provided in the rotating body that rotates with respect to the game board surface, and the entry of the game ball into the special winning area can be obstructed by the rotating body. ing. Therefore, when the first big hit gaming state (and the variation time shortening state) is not given, it becomes difficult to enter the game ball in the special winning area, so that the game ability intended by the designer cannot be exhibited. It is possible to reliably prevent the player from being able to fully enjoy the game.

The invention according to claim 3 is the display device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein one display screen provided in the symbol display device includes a plurality of types of first effect symbols generated based on the first special symbol in a plurality of columns. A first effect symbol display unit for playing a first symbol combination game that causes a symbol combination to be varied, and a plurality of types of second effect symbols generated based on the second special symbol are varied in a plurality of columns. And a second effect symbol display unit for performing a second symbol combination game for deriving the second symbol winning game, and after the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit, the second big winning device is in the second open state. In the meantime, the gist is to perform a notification effect informing the player that the game ball should be launched aiming at the second grand prize winning device.

Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the first effect symbol display unit and the second effect symbol display unit can be configured using the symbol display device that has been conventionally used. That is, it is not necessary to provide a symbol display device for the first symbol combination game and a symbol display device for the second symbol combination game separately, so that the cost can be reduced. In addition, since a notification effect is provided to notify the player that the game ball should be launched aiming at the second grand prize winning device, it is possible to make the player understand which game should be played. Further improve.

  In addition, the magnitude | size of a 1st effect symbol display part and a 2nd effect symbol display part may mutually differ, and may mutually be equal. If the sizes of the first effect symbol display part and the second effect symbol display part are different from each other, when the symbol combination game of the larger effect symbol display part is derived in the symbol combination game of the larger effect symbol display part, You can feel that it is a special jackpot, and the joy at that time will be even greater. On the other hand, if the sizes of the first effect symbol display part and the second effect symbol display part are equal to each other, no matter which symbol combination game of the effect symbol display part is derived, You don't have to feel frustrated.

As described above in detail, according to the first to third aspects of the invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not bore the player by eliminating the monotony of the game. In particular, according to the invention described in claim 1, since the frequency of the second symbol variation game in response to the first symbol variation game results start to change, monotony of the game can be more reliably eliminated, game One gets even more tired.

The schematic front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a symbol display apparatus etc. FIG. The block diagram for demonstrating the connection relation of a main control board, another board | substrate, etc. FIG. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a main control board. A table showing the specifications of the first symbol variation game. A table showing the specifications of the first symbol variation game. Winning design table 1. A table showing the specifications of a normal symbol variation game. A table showing specifications of the second symbol variation game. A table showing specifications of the second symbol variation game. Winning symbol table 2. Table showing specifications of jackpot and V prize. (A) And (b) is the schematic for demonstrating the procedure of a game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the drawings.

(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10 FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 constituting the airframe is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, a front frame 14 is assembled on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed in a laterally open state. The front frame 14 has a structure in which an upper ball tray 15 is integrally assembled below the window 14a while having a window 14a at the center. A glass frame (not shown) for seeing through and protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is assembled on the back side of the front frame 14.

  Further, an upper frame lamp 16a, a left frame lamp 16b, and a right frame lamp 16c are provided on the front surface of the front frame 14. Each of the frame lamps 16a to 16c includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In these frame lamps 16a to 16c, light-emitting decorations such as lighting (flashing) and light-off are performed in accordance with various game effects of the pachinko machine 10 (big hit, reach, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a left speaker 17 a is disposed at the upper left portion of the front frame 14, and a right speaker 17 b is disposed at the upper right portion of the front frame 14. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are for outputting various sounds and performing sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are mounted on the back side of the front frame 14, and a plurality of sound emitting holes (not shown) are formed at positions corresponding to the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b on the front side of the front frame 14. ing.

  Further, a lower ball tray 18 is assembled to be openable and closable below the front frame 14 on the front side of the middle frame 12. On the right side of the lower ball tray 18 is mounted an operation handle 19 that is turned by the player when the game ball is launched. Also, on the left side of the lower ball tray 18, a lower speaker 17c that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is disposed. The lower speaker 17c is attached to the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an inner rail 41 a and an outer rail (not shown) are laid in a substantially circular shape on the game board surface 13 a of the game board 13. A game ball launched when the operation handle 19 is operated passes through a launch path generated between the inner rail 41a and the outer rail. In addition, a plurality of game nails 81 and the like projecting from almost the entire area of the game board surface 13a are disposed in the game area which is the inner area of the inner rail 41a and the outer rail. The game nail 81 is adapted to change the direction of the game ball flowing down in the game area.

  Further, a center accessory 60 having a symbol display device 61 is mounted at a substantially central portion on the game board surface 13a. The symbol display device 61 of the present embodiment is a liquid crystal type, but may be a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, or a seven-segment type symbol display unit. As shown in FIG. 2, the visual display unit H (display screen) included in the symbol display device 61 includes a first effect symbol display unit 71 and a second effect symbol display unit 72. In the first effect symbol display unit 71 and the second effect symbol display unit 72, a game effect (display effect) based on a fluctuating image (or image display) is performed. In the first effect symbol display unit 71, in association with the display effect, a first symbol combination game is performed in which a plurality of types of first effect symbols E1 are varied in three columns to derive a symbol combination. Yes. In addition, in the second effect symbol display unit 72, in association with the display effect, a second symbol combination game is performed in which a plurality of types of second effect symbols E2 are varied in three rows to derive a symbol combination. Yes. The first effect symbol E1 is a symbol indicating eight numbers “1” to “8”. The second effect design E2 is a design showing three numbers “1” to “3” and one character “chance”.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a is disposed in the lower left region of the symbol display device 61 on the game board surface 13a. . A game ball that has passed the left side of the symbol display device 61 can win a prize at the first start winning opening 21a. A first start opening switch SE1 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball won in the first start winning opening 21a is provided in the back of the first start winning apparatus 21. The first start port switch SE1 is turned on when a game ball won in the first start winning device 21 is detected, and outputs a first winning signal. On the other hand, the first start port switch SE1 is turned off when no game ball is detected, and does not output the first winning signal. When the first winning signal is output, a first symbol variation game is performed by the first special symbol display unit 51 described later, and a first effect symbol display unit is associated with the first symbol variation game. The first symbol combination game by 71 is performed, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out (see FIG. 5).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first grand prize device 23 is disposed in a lower region of the symbol display device 61 on the game board surface 13 a. The first grand prize winning device 23 is integrally configured with a special electric accessory consisting of a grand prize winning door 23a. The first prize-winning door 23a of the first prize-winning device 23 is in a first closed state that does not accept a game ball, and a first that easily accepts a game ball, due to the exciting action of a first prize-winner solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 3). It can be switched to the open state. In the present embodiment, the “first closed state” means a state in which the big prize opening door 23a is completely closed, and the “first open state” means a state in which the big prize opening door 23a is completely opened. Say. In addition, a first count switch SE3 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided in the back of the first big winning device 23. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch SE3, a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of payout balls is paid out (see FIG. 5).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a gate 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball is provided in the area between the symbol display device 61 and the first grand prize device 23 on the game board surface 13a. ing. Behind the gate 25 is provided a gate switch SE5 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed. Note that, when a game ball is detected by the gate switch SE5, a random number (normal hit determination random number) is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the acquired random number is a predetermined random value (normal hit determination value). Based on the above, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL described later is driven. By such a determination (ordinary hit determination), the starting door 22a of the ordinary electric accessory which will be described later is switched to the open state, so that the game ball can easily win the second starting winning device 22 which will be described later.

  Further, a second start winning device 22 is provided in a lower area of the symbol display device 61 on the game board surface 13a, specifically, in an area between the first big winning device 23 and the gate 25 on the game board surface 13a. Is arranged. Behind the second start winning device 22, a second start port switch SE2 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided. The second start port switch SE2 is turned on when a game ball won in the second start winning device 22 is detected, and outputs a second winning signal. On the other hand, the second start port switch SE2 is turned off when no game ball is detected and does not output the second winning signal. When the second winning signal is output, a second symbol variation game is performed by a second special symbol display unit 52 to be described later, and the second effect symbol display is related to the second symbol variation game. A second symbol combination game is performed by the unit 72, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second start winning device 22 is integrally configured with an ordinary electric accessory consisting of a start port door 22 a (opening / closing piece). The start door 22a can be switched between a closed state in which a game ball is not received and an open state in which the game ball is easily received by the excitation action of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL (see FIG. 3). Here, the “closed state” refers to a state in which the front surface 22c of the start port door 22a is flush with the game board surface 13a when the start port door 22a is completely closed. It means a state in which the start door 22a protrudes forward from the game board surface 13a when the start door 22a is completely opened. When the start door 22a is in a closed state, the game ball that has passed through the gate 25 passes over the start door 22a and flows down below the second start winning device 22 (on the first big winning device 23 side). To do. On the other hand, when the start opening door 22a is in the open state, the game ball that has passed through the gate 25 is awarded to the second start winning device 22 as it is.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first special symbol display unit 51 having a visible display unit is disposed on the lower left side of the symbol display device 61. The first special symbol display unit 51 displays a first symbol variation game that fluctuates the first special symbol B1 in response to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning device 21, and the first symbol variation game is displayed. As a result, display results of jackpot and loss are displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the first symbol variation game, eight numbers “1” to “8” are set as the first special symbol B1. The symbol shown is displayed. When the result of the first symbol variation game is lost, a symbol “0” indicating a loss is displayed as the first special symbol B1 at the end of the first symbol variation game.

  Furthermore, a round notification device R is disposed on the upper left side of the first special symbol display unit 51. The round notification device R notifies the number of rounds to be awarded (that is, the number of executions of round effects described later) in the first jackpot gaming state given when the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit. It has become. The round notification device R is configured by a plurality of (two) light emitting means including a first lamp R1 and a second lamp R2. In the present embodiment, the first lamp R1 is turned on when the number of rounds is “15”, and the second lamp R2 is turned on when the number of rounds is “2”.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a second special symbol display unit 52 having a visible display unit is disposed on the lower right side of the symbol display device 61. In the second special symbol display unit 52, a second symbol variation game for changing the second special symbol B2 is displayed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 22, and the second symbol variation game is displayed. As a result, the display results of the big hit, the small hit and the loss are displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the result of the second symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the second symbol variation game, there are two types of “1.” and “2.” as the second special symbol B2. A symbol indicating a number is displayed. When the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit, a symbol indicating two numbers “3.” and “4.” is displayed as the second special symbol B2 at the end of the second symbol variation game. Is done. Further, when the result of the second symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the second symbol variation game, a symbol “0.” indicating a loss is displayed as the second special symbol B2. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the second special symbol B2 is shown as “... (Dot)”.

  In the present embodiment, the first symbol combination game by the first effect symbol display unit 71 is performed in accordance with the first symbol variation game in the first special symbol display unit 51. Specifically, the first symbol combination game is started almost simultaneously with the start of the first symbol variation game, and the first symbol combination game is almost simultaneously with the end of the first symbol variation game (the display result of the big hit or lose) is displayed. The result is displayed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the second symbol combination game by the second effect symbol display unit 72 is performed in accordance with the second symbol variation game in the second special symbol display unit 52. Specifically, the second symbol combination game is started almost simultaneously with the start of the second symbol variation game, and is almost the same as the end of the second symbol variation game (the display result of any one of big hit, small hit and lose) is displayed. At the same time, the result of the second symbol combination game is displayed. In the present embodiment, the first symbol combination game performed in the first effect symbol display unit 71 and the first symbol variation game performed in the first special symbol display unit 51 are referred to as “first variation game”, and the second effect. The second symbol combination game performed in the symbol display unit 72 and the second symbol variation game performed in the second special symbol display unit 52 are referred to as “second variation game”.

  In the present embodiment, when the first symbol variation game is started, the first effect symbol E1 displayed on the first effect symbol display unit 71 is displayed on the second effect symbol display unit 72. It is displayed larger than the effect symbol E2 (see FIG. 2). On the other hand, when the second symbol variation game is started, the second effect symbol E2 is displayed larger than the first effect symbol E1. In the present embodiment, the first effect symbol E1 is displayed at substantially the center of the visible display portion H of the symbol display device 61, and the second effect symbol E2 is displayed at the lower right portion of the visible display portion H of the symbol display device 61. Is done.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a normal symbol display unit 53 having a visible display unit is disposed on the right side of the first special symbol display unit 51 at the lower left of the symbol display device 61. In the normal symbol display section 53, a normal symbol variation game for changing the normal symbol D1 is executed in response to the passage of the game ball to the gate 25 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and the result of the normal symbol variation game is obtained. As a result, the normal symbol D1 indicating the result of the random number lottery is stopped and displayed. Note that the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is of two types: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived (when the normal symbol variation game is won), the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL is driven for a predetermined time, and the start opening door 22a of the second start winning device 22 is opened. It is supposed to switch to.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol holding display device F is disposed below the normal symbol display unit 53. The normal symbol hold display device F is constituted by a plurality of (four) light emitting means including a first hold lamp F1, a second hold lamp F2, a third hold lamp F3, and a fourth hold lamp F4. The holding lamps F <b> 1 to F <b> 4 are turned on when there is a game ball (ordinary symbol holding ball) stored with the passage of the gate 25 as an opportunity, and turned off when there is no normal symbol holding ball. Each of the holding lamps F1 to F4 is for indicating the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holding balls). For example, when there are two normal symbol holding balls, two holding lamps F1 and F2 are lit.

  Here, the “ordinary symbol reserved ball count” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment) of the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 25. The number of normal symbol reserved balls is “+1” when the game ball passes through the gate 25 and is “−1” when the normal symbol variation game is started.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lower left prize opening device 35 is disposed on the upper left side of the first start winning device 21 on the game board surface 13 a. In the back of the lower left winning opening device 35, a winning opening switch SE6 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided. Further, on the game board surface 13a, a lower right outer prize opening device 36a and a lower right inner prize opening device 36b are arranged on the right side of the first big winning device 23. A winning port switch SE7 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided in the back of the lower right outer winning port device 36a and the lower right inner winning port device 36b. That is, in the lower right outer prize opening device 36a and the lower right inner prize opening device 36b, the winning of the game ball is detected by the single prize opening switch SE6. These prize opening devices 35, 36a, and 36b are configured to pay out a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of prize balls when a game ball is awarded.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a second big prize device 24 having a second big prize opening 24 a is formed in the right region of the symbol display device 61 on the game board surface 13 a. In the second grand prize winning device 24, a special electric accessory consisting of a pair of blade members 24b is integrally formed. The pair of blade members 24b is in a second closed state in which the game ball that has passed the right side of the symbol display device 61 is not received by the excitation action of the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 3), and the symbol display device 61 It is possible to switch to the second open state where it is easy to accept game balls that have passed the right side. In the present embodiment, the “second closed state” means that the pair of blade members 24b are closed so as to protrude directly above the second grand prize winning port 24a and the second grand prize winning port 24a on the game board surface 13a. A state in which the space formed between the three baffle nails 82 is blocked. On the other hand, in the “second open state”, the pair of blade members 24b are opened, so that the game ball is placed in the second large space through the space generated between the second large winning opening 24a and the three baffle nails 82. A state in which the winning device 24 can win a prize. Each baffle nail 82 is the same nail as the game nail 81. Further, a second count switch SE4 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided in the back of the second large winning device 24. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch SE4, a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of payout balls is paid out (see FIG. 9).

  The second big prize device 24 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 guides the game ball detected by the second count switch SE4 to the lower left of the second big prize device 24. Specifically, a guide passage 91 that guides the game ball that has entered the second big prize winning device 24 downward is disposed in the lower region of the second big prize winning device 24 on the game board surface 13a. . The guide passage 91 includes a substantially letter-shaped passage portion 91a whose upper end portion communicates with the internal space of the second big prize winning device 24, and a substantially annular rotating body accommodating portion 91b which communicates with the lower end portion of the passage portion 91a. It has become.

  And in the rotary body accommodating part 91b, the rotary body 92 (serving material) which makes a substantially disc shape is provided. In the rotating body 92, seven normal winning areas 93 and one special prize area 94 are formed so as to open at the outer periphery of the rotating body 92. The winning areas 93 and 94 are arranged at equiangular (45 °) intervals with the rotation center of the rotating body 92 as a reference. Further, the width of the opening of each winning area 93, 94 is set to be equal to the width of the passage portion 91a, and is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Accordingly, game balls that have passed through the passage portion 91a can enter the winning areas 93 and 94. In addition, the depth of each normal winning area 93 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and the depth of the special winning area 94 is set to be considerably larger than the diameter of the game ball. In the normal winning area 93, the game balls entered are discharged to the back side of the game board 13 through the normal winning port 93a in the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body accommodating portion 91b. On the other hand, in the special winning area 94, the game balls entered are discharged to the back side of the game board 13 through the special winning opening 94a in the central portion of the rotating body accommodating portion 91b. Further, a special winning opening switch SE8 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning area 94 is provided behind the special winning opening 94a. The rotating body 92 is rotated with respect to the game board surface 13a by driving a rotating shaft (not shown) protruding from the back side of the rotating body 92 with a motor 95 (see FIG. 3). Yes. Thereby, the rotator 92 distributes the game balls that have passed through the passage portion 91a to the normal winning area 93 side and the special winning area 94 side. Note that the probability that the game ball that has passed through the passage portion 91a enters the special prize area 94 is substantially one-eighth (see “per character” in FIG. 10).

  When a game ball enters the special prize area 94 and is detected by the special prize port switch SE8, a third big hit game state (so-called “V prize”) described later is given. It has become. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the normal winning area 93, the third big hit game state is not given.

(2) Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 10 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, an effect control board 32, and a payout control board 33. An effect control board 32 and a payout control board 33 are electrically connected to the main control board 31. The main control board 31 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. Further, the effect control board 32 and the payout control board 33 execute predetermined control based on various control signals output from the main control board 31. Specifically, the effect control board 32 controls the symbol display device 61, the speakers 17a to 17c, and the frame lamps 16a to 16c. Further, the payout control board 33 drives and controls a payout device 34 for paying out game balls (prize balls, etc.).

(2-1) Electrical Configuration of Main Control Board 31 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31a as “game control means” for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. . The main CPU 31a includes the first start port switch SE1, the second start port switch SE2, the first count switch SE3, the second count switch SE4, the gate switch SE5, the winning port switches SE6 and SE7, and the special CPU. A prize opening switch SE8 is connected. The main CPU 31a is connected to the first special symbol display unit 51, the second special symbol display unit 52, the normal symbol display unit 53, the normal symbol hold display device F, and the round notification device R. . Further, the main CPU 31a is connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL, the first big prize opening solenoid SOL1, the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2, and the motor 95.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a uses a hit determination random number, a hit design random number, a reach determination random number, a first change pattern distribution random number, a second change pattern distribution used for various lotteries relating to the first change game and the second change game. Values of various random numbers such as random numbers and values of various random numbers such as random numbers for normal hit determination used in the lottery related to the normal symbol variation game are updated at predetermined intervals. Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. In the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, various timers that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set).

  The random number for hit determination is used when determining whether or not the first variable game is a big hit (when determining the first big hit), when determining whether or not the second variable game is a big hit (when determining the second big hit) The random number is used when determining whether or not the second variable game is a small hit (when determining the small hit). The winning symbol random number is used when determining the first special symbol B1 when the result of the first variation game is a big hit, and determining the second special symbol B2 when the result of the second variation game is a big hit. , And a random number used when determining the second special symbol B2 when the result of the second variable game is a small hit. The reach determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not to execute the reach effect when the result of the first variation game is lost (during reach determination). The first variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the game effect in the first symbol combination game, and the second variation pattern distribution random number is the first variation pattern distribution random number. It is a random number used when determining the variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the game effect in the 2 symbol combination game. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game is a win (during the normal hit determination).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 stores a first variation pattern distribution table to which variation patterns for the first symbol combination game are distributed. Each variation pattern includes symbols in all columns after the symbols (the first effect symbol E1) displayed in the first effect symbol display unit 71 start changing (start the first symbol combination game). This is for specifying the time and contents of game effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, and sound effects) until the stop (the first symbol combination game ends). Each variation pattern is assigned a first variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment). Also, the first variation pattern distribution table is allocated with a variation pattern for a loss effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a jackpot effect. The variation pattern for losing effect indicates a pattern serving as a base of losing effect for deriving a losing symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or reach is not derived). The variation pattern for the hustle reach production shows a pattern that becomes the base of the hustle reach production where the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol. The variation pattern for the jackpot effect indicates a pattern that is a base for the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol. The variation pattern for the jackpot effect includes the first pattern to which the 15R jackpot gaming state (see “15R jackpot” in FIGS. 6, 10 and 12) in which 15 round effects are executed, and two rounds. A 2R jackpot gaming state (see “2R jackpot” in FIG. 6 and FIG. 12) in which an effect is executed is included.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the production time (fluctuation time) of the loss effect, the loss reach effect, and the jackpot effect in the first symbol combination game is different for each variation pattern. Specifically, the loss effect is executed for 12 seconds (12000 ms) based on the variation pattern for the loss effect. Further, based on the fluctuation pattern for the lost reach effect, the lost reach effect is executed for 25 seconds (25000 ms). Furthermore, the big hit effect is executed for 25 seconds (25000 ms) based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect (first pattern), and the big hit effect is executed for 30 seconds (30000 ms) based on the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect (second pattern). It has come to be.

  Further, the main ROM 31b shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 stores a second variation pattern distribution table in which variation patterns for the second symbol combination game are distributed. Each variation pattern has the symbols in all columns after the symbols (the second effect symbol E2) displayed on the second effect symbol display unit 72 start changing (start the second symbol combination game). This is for specifying the time and contents of the game effect until the stop (the second symbol combination game is finished). Each variation pattern is assigned a value of the second variation pattern distribution random number (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment). In addition, the second variation pattern distribution table includes a variation pattern for a loss effect, a variation pattern for a big hit effect, and a variation pattern for a small hit effect. The variation pattern for the losing effect indicates a pattern serving as a base of the losing effect for deriving the losing symbol combination. The variation pattern for the jackpot effect shows a pattern that becomes the base of the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol, and only the first pattern to which the 15R jackpot gaming state is given. It is made up of. The variation pattern for the small hit effect indicates a pattern that is a base for the small hit effect in which the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol all stop at the same symbol when the reach is not performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect time (variation time) of the loss effect, the small hit effect, and the big hit effect in the second symbol combination game is different for each variation pattern. Specifically, the loss effect is executed for 3 seconds (3000 ms) based on the variation pattern for the loss effect. The big hit effect is executed for 10 seconds (10000 ms) based on the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect. Further, the small hit effect is executed for one second (1000 ms) based on the variation pattern for the small hit effect.

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 stores a winning symbol table 1 (see FIG. 7) to which the first special symbol B1 is distributed. In the winning symbol table 1, numerical values that can be taken by the winning symbol random numbers are 0 to 69 (all 70 integers), and each value of the winning symbol random numbers is associated with the first special symbol B1. That is, the first special symbol B1 indicating “1” is associated with the value (0-9) of the random number for winning. Further, the first special symbol B1 indicating “2” is associated with the value (10 to 19) of the winning symbol random number, and the first special symbol B1 indicating “3” is associated with the value of the random number for winning symbol (20 To 25), and the first special symbol B1 indicating “4” is associated with the random number value (26 to 39) for the winning symbol. Furthermore, the first special symbol B1 indicating “5” is associated with the value (40 to 49) of the winning symbol random number, and the first special symbol B1 indicating “6” is associated with the value of the random symbol for winning symbol (50). To 59), the first special symbol B1 indicating “7” is associated with the value (60) of the random number for winning. The first special symbol B1 indicating “8” is associated with random numbers for winning symbols (61 to 69).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 stores a winning symbol table 2 (see FIG. 11) to which the second special symbol B2 is distributed. In the winning symbol table 2, the second special symbol B2 is associated with each value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the second special symbol B2 indicating “1.” and “3.” is associated with the random number value (0 to 50) for the winning symbol, and the second special symbol B2 indicating “2.” and “4.”. The symbol B2 is associated with random values for winning symbols (51 to 69).

  Next, various processes related to the symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 31a (first jackpot determination, second jackpot determination, small hit determination, reach determination, normal hit determination, jackpot symbol, lost symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) Will be explained. In the main ROM 31b, programs used for the various processes described above (first hit determination program, first big hit game state giving program, hit determination program, variable time shortening state giving program, second hit determination program, second big hit (Game state granting program, small hit game state granting program) are stored.

  The first hit determination program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “first hit determination means”. That is, the main CPU 31a is triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (the detection of the game ball by the first start winning device 21), and the hit determination random number value and the winning symbol random number updated at predetermined intervals. Are obtained from the main RAM 31c and stored in a random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a determines whether or not the result of the first symbol variation game (the first variation game) is a big hit. More specifically, the main CPU 31a compares the hit determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the first symbol variation game. The first big hit determination (big hit lottery) for determining whether or not the first symbol variation game is successful is performed. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for hit determination are set to 0 to 599 (all 600 kinds of integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses six jackpot determination values (“3”, “7”, “131”, “371”, “411”, “577”) among numerical values that can be taken as random numbers for hit determination. Thus, the first big hit determination is performed with the lottery probability of the big hit being 6/600 (= 1/100) (see FIG. 5).

  When the determination result by the first big hit determination is negative (the value of the random number for winning determination and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 determines the lost gaming state. In the lost game state, the first grand prize device 23 is maintained in the first closed state in which no game ball is received, which is disadvantageous to the player. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the first special symbol B1 related to the stop symbol (the first effect symbol E1) derived in the first symbol combination game on the first effect symbol display unit 71. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines the symbol “0”, which is a lost symbol, as the first special symbol B1. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined first special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  When the lose game state is determined, the main CPU 31a compares the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and executes the lose reach. Reach determination is made. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random numbers are 0 to 240 (a total of 241 types of integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses 10 reach determination values out of the numerical values that can be taken as the reach determination random numbers, and performs reach determination with reach reach probability of 10/241 (= 24.1 / 1). (See FIG. 6).

  When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the loss reach. When the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a determines a loss (a loss without a reach).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a determines the big hit. Then, the main CPU 31a sets a symbol showing any one of “1” to “8” as the first special symbol B1 based on the value of the winning symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. decide. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined first special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  The second hit determination program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “second hit determination means”. That is, the main CPU 31a receives a winning determination random number value and a winning symbol random number value that are updated every predetermined period when the starting winning condition is satisfied (the detection of the game ball by the second starting winning device 22). Are stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a determines whether or not the result of the second symbol variation game (the second variation game) is a big hit. More specifically, the main CPU 31a compares the hit determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the second symbol variation game. Then, the second big hit determination (big hit lottery) for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game is successful is performed. Then, the main CPU 31a uses six jackpot determination values (“3”, “7”, “131”, “371”, “411”, “577”) among numerical values that can be taken as random numbers for hit determination. Thus, the second big hit determination is performed with the lottery probability of the big hit being 6/600 (= 1/100) (see FIG. 9). That is, the main CPU 31a makes a jackpot determination with the same lottery probability regardless of whether the game is the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game.

  Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 determines whether or not the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit where the second big winning device 24 is in the second open state. It has become. More specifically, the main CPU 31a compares the hit determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the small hit determination value stored separately from the big hit determination value in the main ROM 31b. Make a decision. Then, the main CPU 31a uses the 580 small hit determination values among the numerical values that can be taken as the random numbers for hit determination, and sets the lottery probability per small hit to 580/600 (= 1 / 1.03). A determination is made (see FIG. 9). That is, in most cases, the main CPU 31a determines that the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit.

  The determination result by the second big hit determination and the small hit determination is negative (the value of the hit determination random number and the big hit determination value are inconsistent, and the value of the hit determination random number and the small hit determination value are inconsistent). In this case, the main CPU 31a determines a lost gaming state. In the lost game state, the second grand prize-winning device 24 is maintained in the second closed state in which the game ball is not received, which is disadvantageous to the player. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the second special symbol B2 related to the stop symbol (the first effect symbol E1) derived in the second symbol combination game on the second effect symbol display unit 72. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines the symbol “0.”, which is a lost symbol, as the second special symbol B2. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined second special symbol B2 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the big hit. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the second special symbol B2 indicating “1.” or “2.” based on the value of the winning symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined second special symbol B2 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value), the CPU 31a determines the small hit. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the second special symbol B2 indicating “3.” or “4.” based on the value of the winning symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined second special symbol B2 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  3 and 4, when the first symbol variation game is started, the main CPU 31a distributes the first variation pattern distribution based on the determination results of the first big hit determination and the reach determination. Determine the variation pattern from the table. Specifically, when the big hit is determined in the first big hit determination, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the first fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and based on the value, the first fluctuation pattern distribution table. The variation pattern for the jackpot effect stored in the is determined. Further, when the lose reach is determined in the reach determination, the main CPU 31a, based on the value of the first change pattern assignment random number read from the main RAM 31c, changes the change pattern for the lose reach effect from the first change pattern assignment table. To decide. Further, when the loss is determined in the reach determination, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern for the loss effect from the first variation pattern distribution table based on the value of the first variation pattern distribution random number read from the main RAM 31c. To do.

  3 and 4, when the second symbol variation game is started, the main CPU 31a performs the second variation pattern fluctuation based on the determination results of the second big hit determination and the small hit determination. The variation pattern is determined from the minute table. Specifically, when the big hit is determined in the second big hit determination, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the second variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and based on the value, the second variation pattern distribution table. To determine the variation pattern for the big hit effect. When the small hit is determined in the small hit determination, the main CPU 31a changes the small hit effect variation from the second variation pattern distribution table based on the second variation pattern distribution random number value read from the main RAM 31c. Determine the pattern. Further, when a loss is determined in the second big hit determination and the small hit determination, the main CPU 31a uses the second fluctuation pattern distribution random number value read from the main RAM 31c to cause a loss effect from the second fluctuation pattern distribution table. Determine the variation pattern.

  When the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the first special symbol B1 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets the variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c. (Storing) and causing the first special symbol display unit 51 to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol B1. Similarly, when the main CPU 31a determines the second special symbol B2 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets (stores) the variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c. The special symbol display unit 52 is caused to start changing the second special symbol B2.

  Further, when the main CPU 31a instructs control to the effect control CPU (not shown) of the effect control board 32, a control command or the like is used as a control signal (8-bit signal), and the signal is output to the output port 41 and the output buffer. And output at a predetermined timing via Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). The control command set here is output in the next command output process. Next, the main CPU 31a sets a special symbol designation command for designating the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). The control command set here is output in the next command output process. Further, the main CPU 31a subtracts the variation timer set at the beginning of the variation every interrupt (4 ms). When the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses (when the fluctuation timer becomes 0 ms), the main CPU 31a determines that the first special symbol B1 is determined if the first special symbol B1 is determined at the start of the fluctuation. If the second special symbol B2 is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 and the second special symbol B2 is determined at the start of variation, the second special symbol B2 is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 52. Also, the main CPU 31a sets (outputs) a symbol stop command (a first symbol stop command, a second symbol stop command) for instructing a symbol stop of each column as a control command in accordance with the passage of the variation time.

  Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 matches the output timing of the control signal with a read signal (INT signal or instruction signal) for instructing the effect control CPU to read the control command constituting the control signal. The strobe signal) is output via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42.

  The first jackpot gaming state granting program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a to function as “first jackpot gaming state granting means”. That is, when the determination result of the first big hit determination is a big win, the main CPU 31a makes the first big win game in which the first big winning device 23 enters the first open state after the first symbol variation game is over. A state is given. In the first big hit gaming state, one opening effect, a plurality of round effects (15 or 2 times in the present embodiment), and a ending effect are executed. That is, in the present embodiment, there are two types of first big hit gaming states in which the number of rounds or the opening time of the first big winning device 23 per round is different from each other. The opening effect is executed when the first big winning device 23 is in the first closed state and when the first big hit gaming state is started. Each round effect is started when the first big winning device 23 is switched from the first closed state to the first open state. The round effect is executed after the first grand prize winning device 23 is switched to the first open state until it is switched to the first closed state. In addition, the ending effect is when the first big winning device 23 is switched from the first open state to the first closed state, and when the first big hit gaming state is ended (in this embodiment, the 15th or 2nd At the end of the second round presentation).

  The first big hit gaming state is determined according to the type of the first special symbol B1 (see FIGS. 6 and 12). Specifically, the main CPU 31a, when the first special symbol B1 is a symbol indicating "3" or "7", 15R big hit gaming state ("15R big hit") in which 15 round effects are executed. Is given as the first big hit gaming state. In addition, the main CPU 31a performs twice when the first special symbol B1 is a symbol indicating any one of “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”. The 2R jackpot gaming state ("2R jackpot") in which the round effect is executed is given as the first jackpot gaming state.

  The second big hit game state giving program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “second big hit game state giving means”. That is, the main CPU 31a gives the second big hit game state in which the first big winning device 23 is in the first open state when the determination result by the second big hit determination is a big hit. In the second big hit gaming state, one opening effect, 15 round effects, and one ending effect are executed. The opening effect is executed when the first big winning device 23 is in the first closed state and the second big hit gaming state is started. Each round effect is started when the first big winning device 23 is switched from the first closed state to the first open state. The round effect is executed after the first grand prize winning device 23 is switched to the first open state until it is switched to the first closed state. In addition, the ending effect is when the first grand prize winning device 23 is switched from the first open state to the first closed state, and when the second big hit gaming state is ended (in this embodiment, the 15th round) At the end of the production).

  The second big hit game state is determined according to the type of the second special symbol B2 (see FIGS. 10 and 12). Specifically, when the second special symbol B2 is a symbol indicating “1.” or “2.”, the main CPU 31a gives the 15R big hit gaming state as the second big hit gaming state. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the 15R big hit gaming state, the prescribed number of winnings for one round effect is set to “9”. Further, in the 15R big hit gaming state, the round time (specified opening time) of one round effect is set to “25000 ms”. Each round effect ends when a predetermined number (9) of game balls have entered. For this reason, in the 15R big hit gaming state, “25000 ms” which is the round time of one round effect is the maximum time.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the 2R big hit gaming state, the prescribed winning number for one round effect is set to “9”. In the 2R big hit gaming state, the round time (specified opening time) is set to “1000 ms”. Each round effect ends when a predetermined number (9) of game balls have entered. For this reason, in the 2R big hit gaming state, “1000 ms” which is the round time of one round effect is the maximum time. That is, the opening time (1000 ms) of the big winning door 23a of the first big winning device 23 in the 2R big hit gaming state is the opening time (25000 ms) of the big winning door 23a in the 15R big hit gaming state. Therefore, in the 2R big hit gaming state, it is relatively difficult to win a game ball.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 generates an opening designation command for instructing the start of the opening effect after the first symbol stop command or the second symbol stop command is output, and the control command Output as. Next, the main CPU 31a displays the second special symbol B2 stored in the main RAM 31c when the first special symbol B1 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating "3" or "7". Are the symbols indicating “1.” and “2.”, the first to fifteenth round designation commands for instructing the start of the first to fifteenth round effects are sequentially output as control commands. Further, the main CPU 31a, when the first special symbol B1 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8" First and second round designation commands for instructing start of the first and second round effects are output as control commands. Thereafter, the main CPU 31a outputs an ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect as a control command.

  The small hit game state giving program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “small hit game state giving means”. That is, the main CPU 31a sets a small hit gaming state in which the pair of blade members 24b constituting the second big winning device 24 is in the second open state when the determination result by the small hit determination is a small hit. It comes to grant. The small hit gaming state is determined according to the type of the second special symbol B2 (see FIGS. 10 and 12). Specifically, when the second special symbol B2 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating “3.”, the main CPU 31a has the pair of blade members 24b after the opening time (5000 ms) has elapsed. A first small hit gaming state is provided in which an opening effect that becomes the second opening state is executed once. Further, when the second special symbol B2 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating "4.", the main CPU 31a has the pair of blade members 24b in the second open state after the opening time (5000 ms) has elapsed. The second small hit gaming state in which the opening effect is executed twice is given.

  Note that the opening effect of the present embodiment is started when the pair of blade members 24b is switched from the second closed state to the second opened state. The opening effect is executed after the pair of blade members 24b are switched to the second open state until they are switched to the second closed state. In the first small hit gaming state, the pair of blade members 24b are opened once, and the second opened state is maintained until 500 ms (specified opening time) elapses in one opening. Yes. On the other hand, in the second small hit game state, the pair of blade members 24b are opened twice with an interval (for example, 1000 ms), and the second opening is performed until 500 ms (specified opening time) elapses in one opening. The state is to be maintained.

  The variable time shortening state providing program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “variable time shortening state providing means”. In other words, the main CPU 31a gives the variable time reduction state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state (the 15R jackpot gaming state or the 2R jackpot gaming state) or the second jackpot gaming state (15R jackpot gaming state). It has become. When the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state ends, the main CPU 31a of the present embodiment gives a variation time shortening state with a probability of 100% (see FIGS. 5 and 9). In the variation time shortened state, the variation time of the normal symbol D1 in the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the start opening door 22a constituting the second start winning device 22 is kept open. This is a state in which the probability of entering a game ball into the second start winning device 22 is improved by extending the time. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol D1 variation time in the normal symbol variation game is set to 2000 ms in the normal game state to which the variation time reduction state is not given, and the normal symbol variation game in the normal symbol variation game in the variation time reduction state. The variation time of the symbol D1 is set to 12 ms.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 performs 10 symbol variation games when the first special symbol B1 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating “1” or “8”. Until the time is executed, a variable time shortening state is given (see “number of time reductions” in FIG. 7). Further, the main CPU 31a performs 20 symbol variation games when the first special symbol B1 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating any one of “2”, “5”, and “6”. Until the process is executed, a state in which the fluctuation time is shortened is given (refer to “Number of time reductions” in FIG. 7). Further, when the first special symbol B1 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating "3", the main CPU 31a gives a variation time shortening state until 50 symbol variation games are executed. (Refer to “Time reduction times” in FIG. 7). In addition, when the first special symbol B1 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating "4", the main CPU 31a gives a variation time shortening state until 30 symbol variation games are executed. (Refer to “Time reduction times” in FIG. 7). In addition, when the first special symbol B1 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating "7", the main CPU 31a gives a variation time shortening state until 100 symbol variation games are executed. (Refer to “Time reduction times” in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game to which the variation time reduction state is given, the first special symbol B1 is a symbol that is more difficult to be selected (that is, the symbol having a smaller number of associated random numbers for winning symbols). The number of executions tends to increase.

  Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 executes 50 symbol variation games when the second special symbol B2 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating “1.”. In the meantime, a variation time shortening state is given (refer to “number of time reductions” in FIG. 11). In addition, when the second special symbol B2 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating “2.”, the main CPU 31a sets the variation time reduction state until the symbol variation game is executed 100 times. (Refer to “Time reduction count” in FIG. 11). Further, when the second special symbol B2 stored in the main RAM 31c is a symbol indicating "3." or "4.", the main CPU 31a is provided with the first bonus given when the big hit is caused by the small hit fluctuation. After the end of the 3 big hit game state (so-called “V winning”), a time period for shortening the variation time is given until 20 symbol variation games are executed (see “Time reduction number” in FIG. 11).

  The hit determination program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “hit determination means”. That is, the main CPU 31a is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 25 (that is, the normal hit determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 31b). And a normal hit determination for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol variation game is a win. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for determining normal hits are 0 to 254 (all 255 different integers). In the normal gaming state (when the variation time reduction state is not given), the main CPU 31a uses 30 normal hit determination values determined in advance from the numerical values that can be taken as the normal hit determination random numbers. The normal winning judgment is performed with the winning lottery probability being 30/255 (see “normal gaming state” in FIG. 8). Note that, in the variation time shortening state, the main CPU 31a uses the 254 normal hit determination values from the numbers that can be taken as the normal hit determination random numbers and sets the win lottery probability to 254/255 to determine the normal hit determination. (Refer to “variation time reduction state” in FIG. 8). That is, the main CPU 31a determines that the result of the normal symbol variation game is a win in most cases when the variation time reduction state is given.

  When the normal symbol variation game is won in the variation time shortening state, the start door 22a opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal gaming state. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won in the normal gaming state, the opening door 22a is opened once after the opening time of 2.0 seconds (2000 ms), and 0.6 seconds (600 ms). The open state is maintained until the opening time elapses. On the other hand, if the normal symbol variation game is won when the variation time is shortened, after the opening time of 0.004 seconds (4 ms) has elapsed, the start door 22a is opened three times and The open state is maintained until the open time of 3 seconds (1300 ms) elapses. That is, when the variation time is shortened, the number of times the start port door 22a is switched from the closed state to the open state increases, and the time that the start port door 22a remains open is extended. It is long and works well for the player.

  Accordingly, in the normal game state where the variation time reduction state is not given, the time from the start of the normal hit determination until the start door 22a is switched to the open state is the variation time (2000 ms) and opening time of the normal symbol variation game. It is equal to the total time of (2000 ms), and is 4000 ms in this embodiment. Since the normal hit determination is started when the game ball passes the gate 25, in the normal gaming state, the time from the start of the normal hit determination until the start door 22a is switched to the open state is The game ball that has passed through the gate 25 has such a length that it cannot enter the second start winning device 22. On the other hand, when the variation time reduction state is given, the time from the start of the normal hit determination until the start door 22a is switched to the open state is the sum of the variation time (12 ms) and the opening time (4 ms) of the normal symbol variation game. It is equal to time and is 16 ms in this embodiment. In this case, the time from the start of the normal hit determination until the start door 22a is switched to the open state is such a length that the game ball that has passed through the gate 25 can directly enter the second start winning device 22.

  When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning device 24 enters the special prize area 94 (see FIG. 2) (when a game ball is detected by the special prize opening switch SE8), FIG. The main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 4 gives the third big hit gaming state (so-called “V winning”) which is a big hit and is advantageous to the player. As shown in FIG. 12, in the third big hit gaming state, one opening effect, fifteen round effects, and one ending effect are executed. In the third big hit gaming state, the prescribed number of winnings for one round effect is set to “9”. Further, in the third big hit gaming state, the round time (specified opening time) of one round effect is set to “25000 ms”. Each round effect ends when a predetermined number (9) of game balls have entered. For this reason, in the third big hit gaming state, “25000 ms” which is the round time of one round effect is the maximum time.

  Then, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 generates an opening designation command for instructing the start of the opening effect, triggered by the input of the detection signal from the special prize opening switch SE8, and outputs it as a control command. Next, the main CPU 31a sequentially outputs the first to fifteenth round designation commands instructing the start of the first to fifteenth round effects as control commands. Thereafter, the main CPU 31a outputs an ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect as a control command.

  Further, the main CPU 31a performs the first winning signal (detection signal) from the first starting port switch SE1, the second winning signal (detection signal) from the second starting port switch SE2, and the first count switch SE3. When the detection signal from the second count switch SE4 and the detection signal from the winning opening switch SE6, SE7 are input, the payout control of the prize ball is executed. Specifically, when the main CPU 31a inputs a detection signal, the main CPU 31a specifies the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player from the detection signal, and outputs the prize ball payout signal instructing the number of prize balls to be paid out. Output to the control board 33. When the payout control board 33 receives a prize ball payout signal, the payout device 34 is driven to pay out a required number of prize balls.

(2-2) Electrical Configuration of Effect Control Board 32 As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 32 includes an effect control CPU (not shown), and the effect control CPU (not shown). ) And an effect control RAM (not shown). The effect control CPU updates the values of various random numbers used for determining the game effect at predetermined intervals. Then, the effect control CPU sets the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM and rewrites the value before the update. For example, the random symbol storage area of the effect control RAM stores a left symbol random number, a middle symbol random number, a right symbol random number, and the like. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the effect control RAM.

  The effect control ROM stores a plurality of types of effect data used when the first symbol combination game or the second symbol combination game is performed. The effect data is information for the effect control CPU to instruct the first effect symbol display unit 71 and the second effect symbol display unit 72 to execute the display effect. In addition, the effect data means that the effect control CPU determines the light emission output mode of the frame lamps 16a to 16c and the audio output mode of the speakers 17a to 17c (the type of sound effect, the type of language audio, the audio output time, etc.). It is information for control.

  Furthermore, in the effect control ROM, one kind of opening effect effect data used in the first jackpot gaming state after the first symbol combination game or the second jackpot gaming state after the second symbol combination game, 15 One kind of effect data for round effect and one kind of effect data for ending effect are stored. The effect data for opening effects is stored in association with the opening effect. The effect data for each round effect is stored in association with each of the first to fifteenth round effects. Ending effect data is stored in association with the ending effect. The effect data for the opening effect, the effect data for the round effect, and the effect data for the ending effect are as follows. ~ Information for instructing execution of a fifteenth round effect and an ending effect.

  In addition, the effect control ROM stores notification effect effect data used when the notification effect is performed. The effect data for notification effect is information for the effect control CPU to instruct the symbol display device 61 to execute the notification effect. The notification effect is stored in the effect control RAM from when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit until the second big prize winning device 24 is in the second open state. When the second special symbol B2 is “3.” or “4.”, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched aiming at the second grand prize winning device 24. Note that in the notification effect of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying the characters “start right-handed” and the arrow “→” pointing to the right on the symbol display device 61 is performed.

  By the way, when the variation pattern designation command is inputted from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the effect control CPU stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the effect control RAM. It has become. When the special symbol designation command is input, the effect control CPU stores the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 designated by the special symbol designation command in the effect control RAM. .

  Further, the effect control CPU stops and displays the first effect symbol display unit 71 at the end of the first symbol combination game based on the first special symbol B1 stored in the effect control RAM. The design E1 is generated. For example, when the first special symbol B1 stored in the effect control RAM is any one of “1” to “8”, the variation pattern stored in the effect control RAM is the variation pattern for the jackpot effect. . In this case, the effect control CPU generates the first effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, and right) that is finally stopped by the first effect symbol display unit 71 so that all the columns have the same type of symbol. . More specifically, the effect control CPU generates the effect symbol left, the effect symbol in the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right (each effect symbol is the same type) based on the first special symbol B1. For example, if the first special symbol B1 is “1”, the first effect symbol E1 is “1”, and if the first special symbol B1 is “2”, the first effect symbol E1 is “2”. The generated first effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, right) is derived to the first effect symbol display unit 71 as a final symbol combination. Then, the effect control CPU stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the effect control RAM.

  Further, the effect control CPU is stopped and displayed on the second effect symbol display unit 72 at the end of the second symbol combination game based on the second special symbol B2 stored in the effect control RAM. The production design E2 is generated. For example, when the second special symbol B2 stored in the effect control RAM is “1.” or “2.”, the variation pattern stored in the effect control RAM is a variation pattern for the jackpot effect. In this case, the effect control CPU generates a second effect symbol E2 (effect symbol left, middle, and right) that is finally stopped by the second effect symbol display unit 72 so that all columns are of the same type. . Specifically, the effect control CPU generates an effect symbol left, an effect symbol middle, and an effect symbol right (each effect symbol is the same type) based on the second special symbol B2. For example, if the second special symbol B2 is “1.”, the second effect symbol E2 is “1”, and if the second special symbol B2 is “2.”, the second effect symbol E2 is “2”. . The generated second effect symbol E2 (effect symbol left, middle, right) is derived to the second effect symbol display unit 72 as a final symbol combination. Then, the effect control CPU stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the effect control RAM.

  When the second special symbol B2 stored in the effect control RAM is “3.” or “4.”, the variation pattern stored in the effect control RAM is the variation pattern for the small hit effect. In this case, the effect control CPU determines the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right two columns. More specifically, the effect control CPU converts the second effect symbol E2 indicating any number from “1” to “3” into the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right (both sides) based on the value of the left symbol random number. The production design is determined as the same type). Then, the effect control CPU determines the second effect symbol E2 dedicated to small hits indicating the characters “chance” as the effect symbol. Then, the effect control CPU stores data corresponding to the determined effect symbol left, effect symbol, and effect symbol right in the effect control RAM.

  When the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 stored in the effect control RAM is “0”, and the variation pattern stored in the effect control RAM is the variation pattern for the lost reach effect, The control CPU determines the loss reach. In this case, the effect control CPU determines the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right two columns. Specifically, the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right (both effect symbols are of the same type) are generated based on the value of the left symbol random number. Then, the inside of the effect symbol is generated based on the value of the medium symbol random number. If the value of the middle symbol random number and the value of the left symbol random number (or the value of the right symbol random number) match, the effect control CPU does not match the effect symbol left and the effect symbol left (or effect symbol right). In the production design. Then, the effect control CPU stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the effect control RAM. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers of the left symbol random number, the right symbol random number, and the middle symbol random number are nine integers from 0 to 8, and one numerical value is associated with each symbol type.

  The first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 stored in the effect control RAM is “0” or “0.”, and the variation pattern stored in the effect control RAM is the variation pattern for the loss effect. In some cases, the effect control CPU determines a loss. In this case, the effect control CPU generates the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that all the columns do not become the same type of symbols. Specifically, the effect symbol left is generated based on the value of the left symbol random number, the effect symbol inside is generated based on the value of the middle symbol random number, and the effect symbol right is generated based on the value of the right symbol random number. When the value of the left symbol random number and the value of the right symbol random number match, the effect control CPU generates the effect symbol right so that the effect symbol left does not match the effect symbol right. Then, the effect control CPU stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the effect control RAM.

  Thereafter, when the first symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the effect control CPU inputs the effect symbols left, right, and middle that are input at the start of the variation and stored in the effect control RAM. The first effect symbol display unit 71 is instructed to stop the first effect symbol E1. Thereby, the designated first effect symbol E1 is stopped and displayed on the first effect symbol display unit 71. Further, when the first symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a, the effect control CPU instructs to stop the light emission of the frame lamps 16a to 16c and to stop the sound output of the speakers 17a to 17c. It has become.

  When the second symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a, the effect control CPU inputs the second effect based on the effect symbols left, right, and middle that are input at the start of variation and stored in the effect control RAM. The symbol display unit 72 is instructed to stop the second effect symbol E2. Thereby, the designated second effect symbol E2 is stopped and displayed on the second effect symbol display unit 72. Further, when the second symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a, the effect control CPU instructs to stop the light emission of the frame lamps 16a to 16c and to stop the sound output of the speakers 17a to 17c. Yes.

  When a variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the effect control CPU sets any one of a plurality of types of effect data stored in the effect control ROM. (Generation) and the set effect data is stored in the storage area of the effect control RAM. Thus, the effect control CPU performs display control, light emission control, and sound control based on the effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the effect control CPU converts effect data stored in the effect control RAM into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the first effect symbol display unit 71 or the second effect symbol display unit 72. As a result, the first effect symbol display unit 71 or the second effect symbol display unit 72 can perform a predetermined display (the first symbol combination game or the second symbol combination game) based on the symbol signal. . The effect control CPU converts the effect data stored in the effect control RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs the light emission control signal to the frame lamps 16a to 16c. As a result, the frame lamps 16a to 16c can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal. Further, the effect control CPU converts the effect data stored in the effect control RAM into an audio signal and outputs it to the speakers 17a to 17c. As a result, the speakers 17a to 17c can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Further, when the opening designation command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the effect control CPU sets (generates) the opening effect effect data stored in the effect control ROM, and sets it. The effect data for the opening effect is stored in the storage area of the effect control RAM. As a result, the effect control CPU performs display control, light emission control, and sound control based on the opening designation command and the effect data for opening effect.

  Next, when the first to fifteenth round designation commands or the first and second round designation commands are input from the main CPU 31a, the presentation control CPU has 15 types of round presentations stored in the presentation control ROM. Any one of the production effects data is set (generated), and the set round production effect data is stored in the storage area of the production control RAM. Thus, the effect control CPU performs display control, light emission control, and sound control based on the round designation command and the effect data for round effect.

  Further, when the ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the effect control CPU sets (generates) and sets the ending effect effect data stored in the effect control ROM. Ending effect effect data is stored in a storage area of the effect control RAM. Thus, the effect control CPU performs display control, light emission control, and sound control based on the ending designation command and the ending effect effect data.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit, the second big winning device 24 is moved from the second closed state to the second open state after the second big hit gaming state is over. It is supposed to switch to. However, the player cannot understand where the game ball should be launched. Therefore, when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit, that is, the second special symbol B2 stored in the effect control RAM is “3.” or “4.” In such a case, control for executing the notification effect is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU sets (generates) the notification effect effect data stored in the effect control ROM, and stores the set notification effect effect data in the storage area of the effect control RAM. It has become. Thus, the effect control CPU performs display control, light emission control, and sound control based on the notification effect effect data.

  Next, a game procedure will be described.

  (A-1) First, in the normal gaming state where the variation time reduction state is not given, the player launches a game ball (so-called left-handed) aiming at the first start winning device 21 (FIG. 13 (a)). (See <1>)). Even if the player launches the game ball aiming at the second start winning device 22, the start ball 22a is kept closed at this time, so that the game ball is in the second start winning device 22. Never win a prize. If the game ball passes through the gate 25 during the normal game state, there is a possibility that the normal symbol variation game is won and the start door 22a is switched to the open state. Since the normal hit determination is performed with a probability of 30/255, the probability of winning the normal symbol variation game is low. Even if the normal symbol variation game is won, the start opening door 22a is switched to the open state after the opening time of 2.0 seconds (2000 ms) has elapsed. Is switched over to the open state and then flows down to the lower side of the second start winning device 22 through the start door 22a. Moreover, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the operation handle 19, one game ball is fired at a maximum of 0.6 seconds (600 ms) (in other words, 100 or less per minute). The opening time of the start door 22a (time for maintaining the open state) is 0.6 seconds (600 ms). For this reason, it is rare that a game ball wins the second start winning device 22 during the normal gaming state. Therefore, the player launches the game ball aiming at the first start winning device 21.

  (A-2) Then, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 21, the first symbol changing game for changing the first special symbol B1 in the first special symbol display unit 51 is started. At this time, in association with the first symbol variation game, a first symbol combination game is performed in the first effect symbol display unit 71 to vary the first effect symbol E1, and the first effect symbol E1 is obtained from the first special symbol B1. Therefore, the player can recognize the result of the first symbol variation game by looking at the first effect symbol display unit 71.

  (A-3) Then, when the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit, a first big win gaming state in which the first big winning device 23 is in the first open state is given. In the first big hit gaming state of the present embodiment, the round time (specified opening time) of one round effect is set to “25000 ms” or “30000 ms”, and the first prize opening door 23a is moved to the first open state. Is switched 15 times or twice. At this time, if a game ball is awarded to the first grand prize winning device 23 (see <2> in FIG. 13A), the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls at once.

  (A-4) After that, when the first big hit gaming state is finished, the fluctuation time shortening state is given. When the variation time reduction state is given, the probability of winning the normal symbol variation game is improved from 30/255 to 254/255, so the probability of winning the normal symbol variation game becomes extremely high (approximately 100%). ). Further, since the opening time is shortened from 2.0 seconds (2000 ms) to 0.004 seconds (4 ms), the game balls that have passed through the gate 25 can directly enter the second start winning device 22. In addition, since the opening time of the start door 22a is extended from 600 ms to 1300 ms, the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning device 22 becomes even higher. That is, in most cases, the second symbol variation game that is executed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 22 is executed during the variation time shortening state.

  (A-5) When the game ball passes through the gate 25 and wins the second start winning device 22 (see <3> in FIG. 13B), the second special symbol display unit 52 displays the second special symbol. The second symbol variation game for varying B2 is started. At this time, in association with the second symbol variation game, a second symbol combination game in which the second effect symbol E2 is varied in the second effect symbol display unit 72 is performed, and the second effect symbol E2 is obtained from the second special symbol B2. Therefore, the player can recognize the result of the second symbol variation game by looking at the second effect symbol display unit 72.

  (A-6) Then, when the result of the second symbol variation game is a big hit, a second big hit gaming state is given in which the first big winning device 23 is in the first open state. In the second big hit game state of the present embodiment, the round time (specified opening time) of the round effect per time is set to “25000 ms”, and the switch to the first open state of the big prize opening door 23a is 15 It is performed repeatedly. At this time, if a game ball is awarded to the first grand prize winning device 23 (see <4> in FIG. 13B), the player can acquire a large number of prize balls at once.

  Further, when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit, the second big winning device 24 is in the second open state. In this case, until the opening time (5000 ms in the present embodiment) elapses, a notification effect is displayed in which the symbol display device 61 displays the characters “start right-handed” and the arrow “→” pointing to the right. At this time, the player can recognize that the game ball should be launched (so-called right-handed) aiming at the second grand prize winning device 24.

  (A-7) When the game ball wins the second grand prize winning device 24 (see <5> in FIG. 13B), the game ball passes through the passage portion 91a and enters the rotating body housing portion 91b. Are distributed to the normal winning area 93 side and the special winning area 94 side. When a game ball enters the special prize area 94 and is detected by the special prize port switch SE8, a third big hit game state (so-called “V prize”) is awarded. In the third big hit gaming state of the present embodiment, the round time (specified opening time) of the round effect per time is set to “25000 ms”, and the switch to the first open state of the big prize opening door 23a is 15 Since the game is repeatedly performed, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls again. And after the end of the third big hit gaming state, the variation time shortening state is given again.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the opening / closing piece (starting door 22a) is kept closed until the result of the normal symbol variation game becomes a win, so the second starting winning device 22 is played with a game. Cannot win the ball. In this case, although the first symbol change game can be started by causing the first starting prize-winning device 21 having no opening and closing piece to start the first symbol variation game, the second starting prize device 22 is awarded the gaming ball. A floating game cannot be started. When the result of the normal symbol variation game is a win, the start door 22a is switched to the open state, and a game ball can be awarded to the second starting prize-winning device 22. Therefore, in addition to the first symbol variation game, The second symbol variation game can be started. That is, if the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are simply combined, the game is likely to be complicated, but in the present embodiment, the result of the normal symbol variation game is the first to win. A 2 symbol variation game can be started. In other words, since the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are organically combined, the monotony of the game is eliminated and the player can be prevented from getting bored.

  (2) In this embodiment, when the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit and the variation time reduction state is given, the probability that the result of the normal symbol variation game is a hit becomes high (30/255 → Therefore, the frequency at which the start symbol door 22a is switched to the open state and the second symbol variation game can be started increases. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation time reduction state is given, the time from the start of the normal hit determination until the start door 22a is switched to the open state is such that the game ball that has passed through the gate 25 falls and the second It is set to be equal to or less than the time until the start winning device 22 is reached. Specifically, the time from the start of the normal hit determination until the start door 22a is switched to the open state is the total time (16 ms) of the normal symbol variation game variation time (12 ms) and the opening time (4 ms). Become. In this case, the game ball that has passed through the gate 25 is easily allowed to win the second start winning device 22 as it is, so that the frequency of the second symbol variation game is increased. That is, since the frequency at which the second symbol variation game is started changes depending on whether or not the variation time shortening state is given, the monotony of the game is more surely eliminated, and the player becomes more tired. Further, in the normal game state in which the variable time shortening state is not given, the possibility that the game ball will win the second start winning device 22 becomes extremely low, so that the player cannot exhibit the gameability intended by the designer. Can be surely prevented from being fully enjoyed.

  (3) In this embodiment, when the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit, both the 15R big hit gaming state and the 2R big hit gaming state may be given, but the result of the second symbol fluctuation game is Is a big hit, only the 15R big hit gaming state is given, and the 2R big hit gaming state is never given. Thereby, even if the probability that the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit is not changed (that is, even if the probability variation state in which the probability that the big hit is derived in the symbol variation game fluctuates with a high probability is not given), Since the number of prize balls changes according to the type of the big hit gaming state, the monotony of the game is more reliably eliminated, and the player becomes even more tired.

  (4) In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not a game ball wins in the special winning area 94, the first big hit gaming state is surely given only by the result of the first symbol variation game being a big hit, The second big hit game state is surely given only by the result of the two-design variation game being a big hit. Thereby, it is possible to stably pay out a prize ball to the player, and it is possible to entertain the game regardless of the game technique.

  (5) In this embodiment, when the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, the variation time reduction state is given with a probability of 100%. That is, when the symbol variation game is a big hit, not only the privilege that the first big prize winning device 23 is released is given, but also in the symbol variation game after the big hit gaming state, there is a privilege that the variation time is shortened. Will be granted. As a result, the flow of the game is complicated, so that the player is not bored and the interest of the game is improved.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the first start winning device 21 that triggers the start of the first symbol variation game is arranged in the lower left area of the symbol display device 61 and triggers the start of the second symbol variation game. The second start winning device 22 is arranged in the lower region of the symbol display device 61. On the other hand, a second big winning device 24 that allows a game ball to enter when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit is arranged in the right region of the symbol display device 61. As a result, the player aims at the left and lower regions of the symbol display device 61, that is, the region where the second big winning device 24 does not exist unless the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit. Will come to fire. When the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit, the player launches a game ball aiming at the right area of the symbol display device 61, that is, the region where the second big prize winning device 24 exists. . That is, when the game state changes, the player launches a game ball aiming at a different area, so that the monotony of the game is more reliably resolved, and the player becomes more tired.

  (7) In this embodiment, the winning determination random number and the winning symbol random number are random numbers used in common in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. In addition, the hit determination random number is a random number used in common for the second big hit determination and the small hit determination. From the above, since the types of random numbers can be reduced, the amount of data stored in the main RAM 31c can be reduced.

  (8) In this embodiment, the production of the design symbols E1 and E2 is performed by the production control CPU instead of the main CPU 31a, so that the burden on the main CPU 31a can be reduced.

  In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the second grand prize device 24 enters the special prize area 94, a third big hit game state that the first big prize device 23 opens is given. However, in addition to providing the third big hit game state, the pair of blade members 24b constituting the second big winning device 24 may be switched to the second open state again.

  In the second starting prize-winning device 22 of the above embodiment, a normal electric accessory consisting of a starting door 22a (opening / closing piece) is integrally formed, but the structure of the second starting prize-winning device 22 is changed. Also good. For example, the second starting prize-winning device 22 may be configured integrally with an ordinary electric accessory consisting of a pair of blade members (opening / closing pieces).

  In the first embodiment, the first grand prize device 23 is integrally configured with the special electric accessory including the grand prize opening door 23a. However, the structure of the first grand prize device 23 may be changed. For example, in the first grand prize winning device 23, a special electric accessory consisting of a pair of blade members may be integrally formed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second large prize winning device 24 is integrally configured with a special electric combination consisting of a pair of blade members 24b. However, the structure of the second big prize winning device 24 may be changed. For example, in the second grand prize winning device 24, a special electric accessory consisting of a grand prize winning door may be integrally formed.

  In the above embodiment, the rotator 92 has a probability that the game ball enters the special prize area 94 is 1/8. However, by changing the number of the normal prize area 93 and the special prize area 94, the game The probability that the ball enters the special winning area 94 may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the rotating body 92 may be omitted, and the game ball that has passed through the passage portion 91a may be directly entered into the normal winning opening 93a or the special winning opening 94a.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls detected by entering the first start winning device 21 is stored in the main RAM 31c as the first start hold ball number, and the first start hold ball stored in the main RAM 31c The first symbol variation game may be executed based on the number. The “first starting reserved ball number” means the number of game balls won in the first starting winning device 21 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol B1 (first effect symbol E1) (for example, 4). ) Is a value stored in the range of The first start reserved ball number is “+1” by winning a game ball to the first start winning device 21, and is “−1” by starting the first special symbol variation game.

  Similarly, a game ball detected by entering the second start winning device 22 is stored in the main RAM 31c as the second start reserved ball number, and based on the second start reserved ball number stored in the main RAM 31c. A two-figure variation game may be executed. The “second starting reserved ball number” means the number of game balls won in the second starting winning device 22 during the fluctuation of the second special symbol B2 (second effect symbol E2) (for example, 4). ) Is a value stored in the range of The second starting reserved ball number is “+1” by winning a game ball to the second starting winning device 22 and “−1” by starting the second special symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the one visual display unit H included in the symbol display device 61 includes the first effect symbol display unit 71 for the first symbol combination game and the second effect symbol display unit 72 for the second symbol combination game. Had. However, a symbol display device (first effect symbol display device) for the first symbol combination game and a symbol display device (second effect symbol display device) for the second symbol combination game may be provided separately.

  Next, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In any one of claims 1 to 3, the symbol display device derives a symbol combination by changing a plurality of types of first effect symbols generated based on the first special symbol in a plurality of columns. The first effect symbol display device for playing the first symbol combination game and the first effect symbol display device are provided separately, and a plurality of types of second effect symbols generated based on the second special symbol are generated. A gaming machine comprising: a second effect symbol display device for performing a second symbol combination game for deriving a second symbol combination game for deriving a symbol combination by varying in a row.

  (2) In any one of claims 1 to 4, when the determination result by the second hit determining means is a big hit, the variation time shortening state giving means, after the end of the second big hit gaming state, A gaming machine, characterized in that the variation time reduction state is given.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 13a as a game machine ... Game board surface 21 ... 1st start winning device 22 ... 2nd start winning device 22a ... Start opening door 23 as opening and closing piece ... 1st big winning device 24 ... 2nd big winning device 25 ... Gate 31a ... Game control means, first hit determination means, second hit determination means, first big hit game state giving means, hit judgment means, variable time shortening state giving means, second big hit game state giving means and small hit game Main CPU as state giving means
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 51 ... 1st special symbol display part 52 ... 2nd special symbol display part 53 ... Normal symbol display part 61 ... Symbol display apparatus 71 ... 1st effect symbol display part 72 ... 2nd effect symbol display part 91 ... Guide passage 92 ... Role Rotating body 93 ... Normal winning area 94 ... Special winning area B1 ... First special symbol B2 ... Second special symbol D1 ... Normal symbol E1 ... First effect symbol E2 ... Second effect symbol H ... Visible as a display screen Display section

Claims (3)

A symbol display device arranged in a substantially central portion on the game board surface and variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A first start winning device disposed on the surface of the game board and capable of winning a game ball;
A second start winning device having a normal electric combination consisting of an open and closed piece disposed on the surface of the game board and capable of being switched to a closed state in which a game ball is not received and an open state in which the game ball is easily received;
A gate through which game balls can pass;
A first special symbol display section for displaying a first symbol variation game for varying the first special symbol, triggered by winning of a game ball to the first start winning device;
A second special symbol display unit for displaying a second symbol variation game for varying the second special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball in the second start winning device,
A normal symbol display unit for displaying a normal symbol variation game with a normal symbol, triggered by the passing of the game ball through the gate,
A first grand prize device which is arranged on the surface of the game board and which can be switched to a first closed state which does not accept a game ball and a first open state which easily accepts a game ball;
Switched between a second closed state in which the game ball that is disposed on the game board surface and has passed the right side of the symbol display device is not accepted, and a second open state that is easy to accept the game ball that has passed the right side of the symbol display device A possible second winning device,
A gaming machine comprising gaming control means for controlling the entire gaming machine,
The second starting prize-winning device is disposed in a region below the gate on the game board surface,
When the open / close piece is in the closed state, the game ball that has passed through the gate passes through the open / close piece and flows down below the second starting prize-winning device, whereas when the open / close piece is in the open state, The game ball that has passed through the gate is configured to be able to win the second start winning device,
The game control means includes
First hit determination means for determining whether or not the result of the first symbol variation game is a big hit;
A first big hit gaming state giving means for giving a first big hit gaming state in which the first big winning device is in the first released state when the determination result by the first hit judging means is a big hit;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol variation game is a win;
It is determined whether or not the result of the second symbol variation game is a big hit, and whether or not the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit for setting the second big winning device in the second open state. A second hit determination means for determining
A second big hit gaming state giving means for giving a second big hit gaming state in which the first big winning device is in the first released state when the determination result by the second hit judging means is a big hit;
A small hit gaming state giving means for giving a small hit gaming state when the determination result by the second hit determination means is a small hit;
When the determination result by the second hit determination means is a small hit, the game ball can enter the accessory by switching the second big winning device from the second closed state to the second open state. And
When the game ball that has entered the bonus game passes through the special winning area, a third big hit game state that is advantageous to the player is given as a big hit,
The game control means, when any one of the first jackpot gaming state, the second jackpot gaming state, and the third jackpot gaming state is granted, after the given jackpot gaming state ends, the normal symbol variation A variation time shortening state giving means for shortening a variation time of the normal symbol in the game and giving a variation time shortening state for extending a total opening time for the opening and closing pieces to maintain the open state ,
When the variation time shortening state is imparted by the variation time shortening state imparting means, the game ball that has passed through the gate is the time from the start of determination by the hit determination means until the opening / closing piece switches to the open state. Set below the time to fall and reach the second start winning device,
When the variation time shortening state is not imparted by the variation time shortening state imparting means, the game ball that has passed through the gate falls for the time from the start of the determination by the hit determination means until the open / close piece switches to the open state. The game machine is set to be longer than the time required to reach the second start winning device . In the lower area of the second grand prize device on the game board surface,
A guide passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning device;
A game ball guided by the guide passage can enter, and even if a game ball enters, a normal winning area where the third big hit game state is not given, and a game ball guided by the guide passage enters. A special winning area is provided on the outer periphery of the ball so that the third big hit gaming state can be given when the game ball enters the game ball. By rotating with respect to the game board surface, the guide path is guided to the guide passage. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a disk-shaped rotating body that is the accessory for distributing the played game balls to the normal winning area side and the special winning area side is disposed. . One display screen provided in the symbol display device,
A first effect symbol display unit for performing a first symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of first effect symbols generated based on the first special symbol are varied in a plurality of columns to derive a symbol combination;
A second effect symbol display unit for performing a second symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of second effect symbols generated based on the second special symbol are varied in a plurality of columns to derive a symbol combination;
The game ball should be launched aiming at the second big winning device between the time when the result of the second symbol variation game is a small hit and the second big winning device is in the second open state. the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the notification effect for notifying the player of.

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