JP5594561B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as can be seen in Patent Document 1, for example, there is a gaming machine that gives a gaming state advantageous to a player after a special game (so-called jackpot game) advantageous to the player is performed.

  That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is first determined whether or not there is a winning game ball at the starting port. Then, when a game ball wins at the starting port, a lottery process is performed for winning the winning of the special game with a predetermined first winning probability. As a result, when the jackpot is won, a jackpot game in which many prize balls are paid out to the player is performed. In this jackpot game, for example, when a game in which the big prize opening is opened in a certain pattern is a round game, this round game is repeatedly executed any number of times such as “1” to “15”, for example. Is done by. After the jackpot game is performed in this way, the lottery process for winning the jackpot is performed again on condition that the game ball is won at the starting port. However, at this time, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the lottery process for winning the winning for the jackpot is performed with the second winning probability having a higher winning probability for the jackpot than the first winning probability. (So-called probability fluctuation state).

JP 2006-81809 A

  However, as a technique for providing a game state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is performed, the technique for providing such a probability variation state is becoming obsolete, and the interest of the game may be reduced. ing.

  For example, the lottery process for winning the jackpot is performed based on a random number acquired in accordance with a winning at the start opening. For this reason, the technique for giving the advantageous gaming state is often determined according to such a random number. And among the players, those who are unlucky may require a long game time to be absurd before obtaining a value that is advantageous to the player as such a random number value. There is a concern that such random number games may be fundamentally disliked.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the game machine which can suppress the fall of interest.

Means 1: a game board in which a game ball driven into the game area flows down and a movable piece, and when the movable piece is operated, the game ball driven into the game area is allowed to enter; A machine lottery device having a specific area capable of accepting a game ball that has entered; a starter that has a movable member and that facilitates acceptance of a game ball driven into the game area when the movable member is operated; Control means for controlling the progress of the game based on a random number acquired by entering the game ball into the start opening, and the control means is acquired by entering the game ball into the start opening As a random number to be obtained, a winning determination random number used in the determination process for winning is acquired, and based on the acquired winning determination random number, a game ball can be entered into the machine lottery device Per opening In addition, when it is determined that it is around the opening of the accessory, a game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery device by performing drive control related to the operation of the movable piece. Prior to giving an opportunity to execute an accessory game advantageous to the player by the accessory game opportunity giving means for giving an opportunity to execute an accessory game advantageous to the player, and the accessory game opportunity giving means In addition, as a random number acquired by entering the game ball into the start opening, a winning type determination random number used for determination processing for the winning type is acquired, and based on the acquired winning type determination random number, Regarding the contents of the bonus per bonus when the bonus per bonus that is advantageous to the player is granted on condition that the game ball is received in the specific area in the bonus game A game bonus process execution means for performing a determination process, and information on the winning determination random number used in the determination process for the winning is acquired from the bonus game opportunity granting means, and a determination process for the winning type Information about the winning type determination random number provided to the game privilege processing execution means, and a predetermined display after a predetermined variation time has elapsed for the display patterns of the symbols respectively associated with the acquired information Control result display means for displaying on the display section, wherein the gaming privilege processing execution means uses the winning type determination random number as a symbol random number provided for display of the symbol by the control result display means , Special random number acquisition means for separately acquiring concealed random numbers that are not used for display of the symbol by the control result display means, and As one example, a specific game state advantageous to the player is generated, and in this specific game state, drive control for the operation of the movable member is performed so that the probability of entering the game ball into the start port is increased. This makes it possible to play a game so that an opportunity to execute an accessory game advantageous to the player can be given a plurality of times by the accessory game opportunity granting means with a high probability of entering the game ball at the start opening. Among the determination processes regarding the contents of the multi-chance game execution means and the bonus per bonus game, the determination of whether or not to grant the bonus per bonus game by the multi-chance game execution means is performed on the display of the symbol. By performing based on the concealed random number that is not provided, this is performed so that the state of the game is not shown in the display pattern of the symbol appearing on the predetermined display unit. The game concealing means for further concealing is provided, and in the specific game state, even if a game ball is received in the specific area in the game, the bonus per game by the multi-chance game execution means is provided. When the game concealment means determines that the game is not granted, the decision information related to the result of the determination is output to an external control means provided separately from the control means, and the control is performed only on the external control means side. From the previous stage where the symbol display pattern by the result display means shows that the winning combination per winning is shown, the execution of the winning game given according to the winning per winning combination should be avoided. A gaming machine characterized in that information can be output so that the player can recognize the fact .

  In such a configuration, prior to being given an opportunity to execute an accessory game advantageous to the player, as a random number acquired by entering the game ball into the start opening, the determination process for the winning type is performed. Acquires a winning type determination random number to be provided. Then, based on the acquired winning type determination random number, in the above-mentioned prize game, the bonus when a bonus per bonus that is advantageous to the player is granted on condition that the game ball is received in the specific area A game privilege process executing means for performing a process for determining the content of the winning privilege is provided.

And in this game privilege process execution means,
・ Special random number acquisition means for acquiring the winning type determination random number separately for the design random number used for display of the design and the concealed random number used for display of the design, and As one of the benefits, a drive control related to the operation of the movable member is generated so that a specific game state advantageous to the player is generated, and in this specific game state, the probability of entering the game ball into the start port is increased. By performing the game, the player can be given an opportunity to execute a game of an advantage advantageous for the player by the player-funded-game opportunity granting means with a high probability of entering the game ball at the start opening. Determination of whether or not to grant a bonus per bonus by the multi-chance game execution means, among the determination processing for the content of the bonus per bonus game execution means and the bonus per bonus game Therefore, the game concealment is performed so that the state of the game is not shown in the display pattern of the symbol appearing on the predetermined display unit by performing based on the concealed random number that is not provided for the display of the symbol. Means are further included.

  In other words, in this case, prior to the opportunity to execute an object game advantageous to the player, the specific game state (on the condition that a game ball is received in the specific area in the object game) Whether or not to generate a gaming state that allows the player to be given a plurality of opportunities to execute the game of an object that is advantageous for the player under a high probability of entering the game ball at the start opening ( A determination is made as to whether or not a privilege per bonus item is given by the multiple chance game execution means. However, since this determination is made based on the concealed random number that is not used for display of the symbol, the symbol display pattern that appears on the predetermined display unit does not indicate the state of the game. Will be.

  Therefore, no matter what player sees the display pattern of the above-mentioned symbol when the opportunity for an accessory game is given, it is given when a game ball enters the specific area in the bonus game The content of the bonus per bonus item, in particular, the game can be played so that the opportunity to execute the bonus game can be given multiple times with a high probability of entering the game ball at the start opening. It becomes impossible to grasp whether or not the game is controlled to the specific game state.

  However, even when the game ball is received in the specific area in the above-mentioned accessory game when the probability of entering the game ball at the starting port is set high, If it is determined that a privilege per bonus item is not granted by the multiple chance game execution means, the execution of the relevant bonus game is avoided and a more advantageous bonus game (multiple chance game execution) It is more beneficial for the player to wait for a bonus game (a bonus game to be awarded per bonus by means).

  In this regard, in the above configuration, when it is determined that the privilege per bonus item is not granted by the multi-chance game execution means, the determination information related to the result of the determination is provided separately from the control means. Output to the control means. Then, only on the external control means side, from the previous stage where the symbol display pattern of the symbol indicates that the winning combination has been won, the bonus game that is given in accordance with the winning of the bonus item is determined. It is possible to output information as a gaming benefit of a random number game that proceeds according to the various random numbers so that the player can recognize that the game state should be avoided.

  In other words, in this case, the external control means is going to be performed while concealing by the control means an accessory game that is disadvantageous to the player (a bonus game in which a bonus per bonus game by means of multiple chance games is not granted). Can be exposed as a gaming privilege of a random number game that proceeds according to the above-mentioned various random numbers, so that the player avoids the execution of the relevant game and can play more advantageous game (multiple games). It is possible to wait for a game ball entering the start opening to be executed with a high probability of entering the game ball (a game of a game to which a privilege per bonus game is given by the first chance game execution means). That is, the specific game state is generated in such a manner that the execution of an accessory game in which the specific game state does not occur can be continuously avoided while the probability of entering the game ball at the start port is set high. A player can execute a game that waits for a chance to be given an opportunity to execute an accessory game. In this sense, a part of the gaming privilege granting function as the gaming privilege processing execution means (selecting the execution of the accessory game in which the specific gaming state does not occur when the entrance probability of the gaming ball to the starting port is set high) The game privilege that allows the game to be continuously avoided) is transferred to the external control means provided separately from the control means, and such a game privilege is given to the player by the control of the external control means. Is granted.

  In addition, the external control means, for example, tries to be performed while concealing an accessory game unfavorable to the player by the control means without being affected by a control result performed based on random numbers by the control means. The mode control is appropriately switched between the exposure mode that reveals that the player is playing and the secret mode that does not reveal that the object game that is disadvantageous to the player is being concealed by the control means. It is also possible to do. As a result, the game control as a game progressing in the control means based on the random number obtained by entering the game ball into the start opening is greatly influenced by the external control means provided outside the game. It becomes possible to achieve a novel game that has never been seen before.

  Note that it is possible to continue to selectively avoid the execution of an accessory game in which the above-mentioned specific gaming state does not occur when the probability of entering a gaming ball at the starting port is set high by an external control means. When a game privilege is granted, the player outputs, for example, information indicating that the execution of the relevant game is to be avoided every time an opportunity to execute the relevant game is given. It will be confirmed whether it was done or not. Then, when the information is output, by stopping the launch of the game ball into the game area so that the game ball does not enter the internal area of the machine lottery device, the game ball enters the start port. It is possible to play a game (avoidance game) so that it is possible to continue selectively avoiding the execution of the accessory game in which the specific game state does not occur when the ball probability is set high.

  Then, by continuing such avoidance games in the specific game state, a game waiting for a chance to be given an opportunity to execute the accessory game in which the specific game state is generated can be realized. When the game has arrived, the game ball is continuously launched into the game area so that the game ball enters the internal area of the machine lottery apparatus and an object game is played. As a result, when a game ball is received in a specific area in an accessory game, the possibility of being controlled to the specific game state triggered by this is set on the control means side as the probability of being controlled to the specific game state. Will be able to be higher than the theoretical value).

  As for the information output indicating that the execution of the accessory game should be avoided, for example, when the information output appears, the probability that the privilege per bonus by the multiple chance game executing means will be given is “1 / By performing so as to be “less than two”, the player can recognize that the execution should be avoided even though an advantageous opportunity to execute the accessory game is given. That is, in this case, since the bonus per bonus is not given more than the bonus per bonus by the multi-chance game execution means, the player can play the advantageous bonus game. It becomes possible to recognize that execution should be avoided.

  More preferably, for information output indicating that the execution of an accessory game should be avoided, when the information output appears, the probability that a privilege per bonus by the multiple chance game executing means is given is “ Probability that falls below the "probability set by the control means as the probability that it is determined that a bonus per bonus by the multi-chance game execution means will be given when the game execution opportunity is given" It is more desirable to do so that (expectation). In other words, if such an information output appears, if an accessory game is played, “when the opportunity to execute the accessory game is granted, the bonus per bonus by the multiple chance game executing means is given. It is a disadvantageous condition for the player, such as the probability set by the above control means as the determined probability, that is, lower than the probability originally set for the gaming machine from the relationship with the game play rate etc. A game will be played. Therefore, the player can surely recognize that the execution of the advantageous bonus game is to be avoided (it can recognize that it should be clearly avoided in relation to the game specifications).

  In addition, for information output indicating that execution of an accessory game should be avoided, a display image (background type, color, appearance of a predetermined character, non-appearance, etc.) or sound (acoustic sound) displayed in a predetermined display area Realization using methods such as output, silence, etc., lamps (light emission, lamp extinguishment, etc.), objects provided around the display area (operations of objects, non-operation of objects, etc.), etc. Is possible.

  For example, the fact that the A character is displayed in the predetermined display area may be output as an information indicating that the execution of the above-mentioned accessory game should be avoided, and conversely, the A character is not displayed in the predetermined display area. It is good also as an information output to the effect that execution of the said accessory game should be avoided. In short, it is only necessary that the player can recognize that the player should be able to avoid the execution of the bonus game, which is advantageous to the player. If the mode of information output is changed between when it should be avoided and when it should not be avoided, the mode when it should be avoided is the information output that the execution of the above-mentioned accessory game should be avoided. However, in order to actively convey the intention to the player, it is practically desirable to output information that the execution of the relevant game should be avoided in such a way that some information output appears.

  According to this invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows a game area | region. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a front view which shows a rotary distribution device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening / closing mechanism of a movable piece. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure of the drive mechanism of an opening-and-closing member from upper left back. It is a top view which shows a composite rolling distribution apparatus. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows an example of game processing. The flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation start process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 1st jackpot determination process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd jackpot determination process. The flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation display pattern setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the process during change. The flowchart which shows an example of a small winning combination act | operation process. It is drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of a rotary distribution apparatus.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine]
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[About the frame structure]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame and the game board of the pachinko machine separated from the diagonally upper right front.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[About front frame configuration]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

[About the configuration of the locking device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of game board mounting frame and game board]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 4, and 5. FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area, and FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is composed of a game board 5a in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12. A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5 (game board 5 a), and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. . A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is mounted on the front surface of the game board 5 (game board 5a) in the outer region of the guide rail 78. Further, a center role 91 to be described later is attached to a substantially central portion of the game board 5 (game board 5a), and an opening 124 is formed so that the effect display device 115 located behind the game board 5a can be seen. An opening (not shown) is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 92 is provided at a predetermined position in the middle thereof. A center accessory 91 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37. The design of the center accessory 91 characterizes the model of the pachinko machine 1, the game concept, and the like.

  Further, behind the center accessory 91, an effect display device 115 is provided that displays the lottery result in a larger area in front view than the mechanical lottery device so as to attract attention from the player. As the effect display device 115, an appropriate display device capable of displaying image information obtained by combining decorative symbol image information, background image information, character image information, and the like is used. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 115.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol start port 89, a normal electric accessory 81, and a second special symbol start port (second start port) 82 are provided on the right side of the center accessory 91 in the game area 37. Of these, the entry (passing) of the game ball into the normal symbol start port 89 is detected by a gate sensor 316 (see FIG. 15) described later. At this time, a lottery for a normal winning event that triggers the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 81 based on a random number for a normal symbol that is regularly updated (generated), for example, every 4 ms within a predetermined numerical range. The process (normal lottery) is performed, and the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the normal symbol display 333 described later according to the result of the lottery process. When it is determined that the normal winning is won after the change display is completed, drive control of a normal accessory drive mechanism 334 (see FIG. 15) described later is performed. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 81 is switched so that the game ball can enter the second special symbol start port 82 from an impossible mode (rejected ball mode) to a possible mode (allowed ball mode). (To be more precise, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81) comes to operate. Note that the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334 is for operating the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, a movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81), and includes, for example, a solenoid. . Further, the second special symbol start port 82 is always maintained in a rejected ball state by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81).

  Further, as will be described later, a game ball is won at the second special symbol start opening 82 which can be entered by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81). When this happens, a game ball winning is detected by a second start port sensor 318 (see FIG. 15), which will be described later. At this time, based on a random number for the second special symbol that is periodically updated (generated), for example, every 4 ms within a predetermined numerical range, the act of opening the movable piece 142 is triggered. And a lottery process (second special lottery) concerning the winning of the jackpot that triggers the execution of the special game is performed, and the second special that is dynamically displayed on the second special symbol display 332 (see FIG. 15) The symbol is displayed variably for a predetermined time. Then, after the change display is completed, when the winning combination is won, drive control of a special prize opening / closing mechanism 335 (see FIG. 41) described later is performed.

  That is, in the first embodiment, there is provided a mechanical lottery device that allows a game ball to enter by moving the movable piece 142 when the winning combination is won in the second special lottery. . This machine lottery device has a grand prize opening 141 that is opened only when the movable piece 142 is operated, and a game ball that has won a prize in the special prize opening 141 is placed in a specific area (not shown) and an internal area thereof. A rotary distribution device (constant operation device) 294 that distributes to any one of the general areas (not shown), and an internal flow path 340 that guides the game ball that has won a prize winning opening 141 to the rotary distribution device 294. And are provided. As a result, even when the game balls are distributed to the specific area, a V winning sensor 329 (see FIG. 15) described later detects the winning of the game ball, and the special game is performed.

  Therefore, when the winning combination is won as a result of the second special lottery, driving control of a large prize opening / closing mechanism 335 (see FIG. 41), which will be described later, is performed. The movable piece 142 operates in such a manner that is opened. As a result, an opportunity to execute an accessory game that is advantageous for a player who enters a game ball into the internal area of the machine lottery apparatus is given. The special prize opening / closing mechanism 335 is for operating the movable piece 142, and is configured to include, for example, a solenoid. Also, as will be described later, when a game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery device, the entry of the game ball is detected by a winning hole sensor 330 provided at an appropriate location, and in response to the detection. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot is won as a result of the second special lottery, a special game described later in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player without being given such an opportunity for an accessory game. As a result, a special gaming state (a jackpot gaming state) is generated as a privilege advantageous to the player.

  Also, such second special symbol start opening that allows a game ball to be won only when there is an opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, a movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81). 82, a first special symbol starting port (first starting port) that can always accept a game ball regardless of the opening operation by the ordinary electric player 81 is below the center accessory 91 in the game area 37. 96 is arranged. Even when a game ball wins the first special symbol starting port 96, the first starting port sensor 317 (see FIG. 15) described later detects the winning of the game ball. At this time, based on a random number for the first special symbol that is periodically updated (generated), for example, every 4 ms within a predetermined numerical range, the winning for the jackpot that triggers the execution of the special game is determined. A lottery process (first special lottery) is performed. At this time, a first special symbol dynamically displayed on a first special symbol display 331 (see FIG. 15) to be described later is variably displayed for a predetermined time. Even after it is determined that the jackpot is won in the first special lottery after the display of the change, a special gaming state (bonus gaming state) as a privilege advantageous to the player occurs.

  Also, an attacker device 98 is disposed on the right side of the first special symbol start port 96 and below the second special symbol start port 82. The attacker device 98 opens and closes the lower large winning opening 83 by opening and closing the opening and closing member 99 in the front-rear direction with the lower end portion of the opening and closing member 99 as an axis. Furthermore, a ball-out port 90 through which game balls flowing down the game area 37 are discharged is provided at the lowest position of the game area 37.

  Also, at the lower left corner of the center accessory 91, there are three LEDs 84 functioning as a normal symbol display 333 indicating the result of the normal lottery, and four LEDs 85 functioning as a normal holding ball lamp indicating the holding status of the normal lottery. There are provided four LEDs 87 functioning as special holding ball lamps indicating a special lottery holding state in accordance with a game ball entering the first special symbol starting port 96. Among these, the normal holding ball lamp is configured such that the LED 85 is lit for the number of holding times (maximum 4 times) in the normal lottery, and the special holding ball lamp is a game to the first special symbol starting port 96. In the special lottery corresponding to the ball entry, the LED 87 is turned on for the number of times of holding (maximum 4 times). In this embodiment, the holding function for the special lottery according to the game ball entering the second special symbol starting port 82 is not installed.

  Further, the upper left portion of the center accessory 91 functions as a first special symbol display 331 that displays a lottery result in a jackpot lottery (special lottery) triggered by a start winning at the first special symbol start port 96. And four LEDs 88 functioning as a second special symbol display 332 for displaying a lottery result in a jackpot lottery (special lottery) triggered by a start winning to the second special symbol start port 82, Is provided. Among these, in the first special symbol display 331, the first special symbol display unit 331 blinks (variably displays) the four LEDs 86 in various patterns in response to a start winning at the first special symbol start port 96, whereby the first special symbol display unit 331 is used. Displays the fluctuation state of the symbol. When a certain fluctuation time is over, lottery is performed by displaying the fixed special symbols in a stopped state (display mode determined by a random number for determining symbols, which will be described later) according to the lighting / extinction display patterns of the four LEDs 86. Result information is notified by turning on / off the LED 86. On the other hand, in the second special symbol display 332, for example, the second LED 88 blinks in various patterns (variable display) in response to a start winning at the second special symbol start port 82, thereby providing the second Displays the fluctuation state of the special symbol. When a certain fluctuation time is over, lottery is performed by displaying the fixed special symbols in a stopped state (display mode determined by a random number for determining symbols, which will be described later) according to the lighting / extinguishing display patterns of the four LEDs 88. Result information is notified by turning on / off the LED 86. As will be described later, the special symbol variation display and stop display control by turning on and off the LEDs 86 and 88 are performed through a control device provided on the rear side of the game board 5.

  In addition, as described above, a mechanical lottery device is provided at the upper right portion of the center bonus item 91 so that a game ball can enter when the movable piece 142 is operated when the winning combination is won in the special lottery. ing. This machine lottery device has a grand prize opening 141 that is opened only when the movable piece 142 is operated, and a game ball that has won a prize in the special prize opening 141 is in a specific area (not shown) in the internal area. And a general distribution area (not shown), a rotary distribution device (constant operation device) 294, and an internal flow that guides the game balls that have won a prize winning opening 141 to the rotary distribution device 294 A route 340 is provided. The movable piece 142 is always closed so that it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball in the grand prize winning opening 141. 141 becomes an open mode of opening.

  Here, as shown in an enlarged view of FIG. 11, the rotary sorter 294 has a disk shape, and includes a passage 343 that leads to the specific area, and a passage 344 that leads to the general area. , As a cutout portion on the outer periphery. The main control board 765 (see FIG. 15), which will be described later, performs the drive control of the sorting device drive mechanism 336 configured to include an actuator for rotating the rotary sorting device 294, so that The two passages 343 and 344 are displaced by rotation, for example, clockwise based on a predetermined rotation operation schedule.

  That is, in this case, the game balls won in the special winning opening 141 are distributed to either the specific area or the general area through the internal flow path 340. As a result, when the game ball is distributed to the specific area and the game ball is detected by an appropriate sensor (not shown), the above-described special game state (big hit game state) occurs. On the other hand, when the game balls are distributed to the general area, the special game state (big hit game state) does not occur. The rotary sorter 294 according to this embodiment has a structure that rotates through drive control of the motor.

  12A and 12B, the movable piece 142 is slidably sandwiched between an upper lid 143 and an inner frame 145, and is driven by drive control means (not shown) described later. By sliding in the front-rear direction, the structure allows the game ball to enter the internal region of the machine lottery apparatus.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the movable piece 142 has a structure in which the link arm 163 is rotated about the link shaft 164 as a rotation axis by the movement of the plunger 162 of the solenoid 161. . The link arm 163 slides the movable piece 142 back and forth by a link mechanism. In this manner, the reciprocating motion of the plunger 162 is converted into the reciprocating motion of the movable piece 142, and can be displaced from the protruding state (closed state) to the retracted state (open state). Note that the plunger 162 is lowered when not energized, and the movable piece 142 is kept in a protruding state via the link arm 163. The solenoid 161 is sandwiched in the vertical direction by the middle frame 145 and the receiving portion 144, and the link shaft 164 is fitted to the receiving portion 144. A solenoid support portion 148 is joined to the rear side of the solenoid 161. In addition, a game ball detecting means 147 is provided in the middle of the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 141 flowing down the internal flow path 340, and the game ball won by the game ball detecting means 147. It is detected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 14, a stage 20 that can roll the game ball on the upper surface is provided at the lower part of the center accessory 91. The stage 20 communicates with a warp inlet 63 opened to the game area 37 via a warp passage (not shown), and the game balls supplied through the warp passage are connected to a specific outlet 24 and a normal outlet. 25 is a part that is distributed to any one of 25.

  That is, the entire stage 20 is integrally formed of a light-transmitting plastic, and a partition plate 40 is erected on the player side. In addition, a compound rolling distribution device 21 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 41 is formed at the center thereof, and a stage left margin 42 and a right canopy 43 are formed at the outer edge thereof. An approach path 45 (see FIG. 16) connected to the outer edge portion of the composite rolling distribution device 21 is formed at the left rear side of the stage 20. An upstream end portion of the approach path 45 is connected to a warp outlet 44, and the warp outlet 44 communicates with the warp inlet 63 via the warp passage (not shown).

  Here, the composite rolling distribution device 21 has one specific outlet 24 and two normal outlets 25 at the center. Of these, the specific outlet 24 sends the game balls distributed to the specific outlet 24 to the first special symbol start port 96 in the outflow portion 62 formed in the front lower part of the stage 20. This is a part that flows out to a position directly above, and this makes the probability of winning the first special symbol start port 96 extremely high. On the other hand, the normal exit 25 causes the game balls distributed to the normal exit 25 to be directed to the first special symbol start opening 96 in the outflow portion 62 formed on the front lower side of the stage 20. It is a portion that flows out to a position that is not directly above, and the probability of winning the first special symbol starting port 96 is lower than that of the specific outlet 24.

  Further, on the rear side of the game board 5, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. Control board boxes 117, 130, and 132 for storing a control device that performs control, a control device that performs processing related to game progress such as normal lottery and special lottery, a control device that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like. , 198 is installed. Note that the control device that performs control related to payout of game balls includes a RAM that stores data indicating the number of game balls to be paid out, and the game balls have entered the lower large winning opening 83. The operation of the dispensing motor 172 is controlled based on data stored in the RAM at times.

  The special game state according to this embodiment is a state in which a game ball can enter the lower large winning opening 83 through an opening / closing operation by the attacker device 98 (opening / closing member 99). A lot of game balls are paid out to the player when the count sensor 319 detects that the game ball has entered the lower large winning opening 83. More specifically, the special game refers to repeating a round operation for opening and closing the attacker device 98 in a certain pattern for a maximum of 30 seconds up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds). It is called “Big Jack Game (Special Game)”. A player can usually obtain a lot of prize balls by winning a game ball in the lower big prize opening 83 during the big hit game. Note that each round operation ends when either 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning balls are counted. The jackpot game ends when the round operation is completed a predetermined number of times. Further, the opening / closing member 99 is configured to open and close by drive control of an attacker drive mechanism 339 (see FIG. 15) configured with a solenoid or the like.

[About the position, size, and range of the game area and image display area]
A description will be given with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the front frame 4 is attached to the main body frame 3, the front frame 4 occupies at least two-thirds or more of the main body frame 3 in a front view. Then, the game area 37 having substantially the same circular shape and size as the transparent plate 50 can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 50 formed at the approximate center of the front frame 4. In addition, by arranging the outer rail 76 so as to form a substantially inscribed circle with respect to the square game board 5a of the game board 5, a game having a circular shape that is as wide as possible with respect to the square game board 5a. The area 37 is secured, and here the game area 37 has an area of at least three-fourths or more of the game board 5a.

  Further, the effect display device 115 provided at the rear of the game board 5 and positioned substantially at the center of the game area 37 in a front view has an image display area having a horizontally long rectangular shape, and the image display area is a game board. It can be visually recognized through the opening 124 formed in 5. This effect display device 115 is implemented as a large-sized liquid crystal display having a wider image display area in order to perform effects using various images and designs. Specifically, the width of the image display area of the effect display device 115 is approximately two-thirds the width of the game board 5, and the height of the image display area of the effect display device 115 is It has a size that is approximately one half of the vertical width of the game board 5. Since the image display area of the effect display device 115 has an area that is at least one third of the game area 37, the image display area of the effect display device 115 occupies a large proportion of the game area 37. It is an area.

  Further, the rotary distribution device 294 includes one corner (here, the upper right corner) of the image display area of the effect display device 115, a part of the long side forming the corner, and the corner. It arrange | positions so that a part may overlap with the production | presentation display apparatus 115 so that the area | region containing a part of short side which forms a part may be concealed. The rotary sorter 294 has a structure in which an accessory action using a game ball, which will be described later, is executed in a portion overlapping the image display area. As described above, a part of the rotary sorting device 294 is arranged so as to overlap with the effect display device 115, and a part of the rotary sorting device 294 is arranged outside the game area 37. Can be appropriately attached to the game board 5. In addition, since the portion where the accessory action using the game ball by the rotary sorter 294 is executed is arranged inside the game area 37, the visibility of the feature action by the rotary sorter 294 is ensured. Can perform the original role.

[Configuration of body frame mechanism mounting body, ball tank and tank rail]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame from diagonally upper right rear.

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the center accessory 91) protruding rearward of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged behind the rear surface of the game board 5 so that the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the center accessory 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configuration of payout device mounting part and ball payout device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. .

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the concave portion of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear of the main frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device 194 that is unitized by assembling a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 that operates the launching hammer, and the like onto the mounting substrate 193 is provided. It is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11.

[Configuration of rear cover body]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.

  The rear end portion of the above-described control board box 132 disposed on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrudes toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in the closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. The rear cover body 210 covers the control board box 132 and the like on the rear surface of the game board 5. However, a portion of the control board box 132 connected to the inspection connector 218 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a large number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 231 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of laterally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  In addition, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size and position corresponding to the size and arrangement position of the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the sealing screws (sealing members) of the control board box 132. It is penetrated by. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 235 of the control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. Further, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213c is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is integrally formed on the rear cover body 210 and the power cord is held, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[About the configuration of ball derivatives etc. for the lower pan in the rear lower part of the body frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

  A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower plate ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between a ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and a control device that controls the payout of game balls, and controls signals related to ball lending in the same manner as the ball lending machine. It is electrically connected to the apparatus so as to be able to transmit and receive.

Next, the electrical configuration of such a pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail.
[Electric configuration of pachinko machine]
FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment.

The pachinko machine 1 is mainly configured to include a main board 780 and a peripheral board 781.
Here, the main substrate 780 is
-Detection of game balls.
・ Lottery processing for various hits (special symbol hits, normal symbol hits, etc.).
-Fluctuation display control for special symbols and normal symbols.
・ Control for paying out prize balls (payout control).
It is a part that performs various controls so that the game proceeds according to a predetermined procedure.

On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 781 includes:
・ Lighting control of production lamp.
・ Sound control.
-Display control of production images.
Etc., and the like. This is a part for adding various performance elements to the game progressed by the main board 780, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[Main board]
The main board 780 includes a main control board 765 and a payout control board 775. Among them, the main control board 765 includes a main control MPU 765a as a microprocessor, a main control I / O port 765b as an input / output device (I / O device), the inspection connector 218, and the RAM clear. A switch 769 and the like are provided.

  Here, the main control MPU 765a includes a ROM as a read-only memory in which a control program and various commands relating to the progress of the game are stored, a RAM as a readable / writable memory in which stored data is updated each time, and those It has a watchdog timer for monitoring the operation (system), various functions for preventing fraud, and so on. The main control MPU 765a includes the gate sensor 316, the first start port sensor 317, the second start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the winning port sensor 330, and the V winning sensor 331, In addition, detection signals from various sensors such as the discharge sensor 313 are input via the main control I / O port 765b.

  That is, by executing a control program stored in the ROM based on such a detection signal, the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334, the special prize opening / closing mechanism 335, and the rotary sorter 294 are rotated. A drive signal is appropriately output to various actuators such as the sorting device drive mechanism 336 configured with an actuator for moving the actuator and the attacker drive mechanism 339, so that the pachinko machine 1 Various games to be performed in accordance with a predetermined procedure. As will be described later, the main control MPU 765a of the main control board 765 includes the first special symbol display 331, the second special symbol display 332, the normal symbol display 333, and the special holding ball. The display control of the lamp 322 and the normal holding ball lamp 323, and signals (effect command and payout command) indicating the progress of the game are also output to the peripheral board 781 and the payout control board 775.

  In this embodiment, the main control MPU 765a outputs various information (game information) related to the game to the external terminal board 371 via the main control I / O port 765b. As described above, the external terminal board 371 is a part connected to a hall computer (not shown), so that the hall computer can grasp and monitor the progress of the game of the pachinko machine 1. .

  As will be described later, the main control MPU 765a transmits a command regarding a display mode of the effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 to the peripheral board 781 described later via the main control I / O port 765b. .

  The main control board 765 is supplied with power from a power supply board (not shown). The power supply board includes an electric double layer capacitor (hereinafter simply referred to as “capacitor”) as a backup power supply that supplies power to the main control board 765 for a predetermined time even when the power is shut off. The main control MPU 765a can store various types of information in its built-in RAM in the power-off process even when the power is shut off, as will be described in detail later, by the power supplied by the capacitor. The stored information is erased (cleared) from the built-in RAM when the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated when the power is turned on.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 775 is a part that outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170 based on a payout command from the main control board 765. The payout control board 775 is largely a payout control MPU775a as a microprocessor, and an I / O. A payout control I / O port 775b as a device, an error LED display 777, an error release switch 778, a ball removal switch 779, and the like are provided.

  The payout control board 775 is connected to the ball payout device via the payout relay board 108, and commands (drive signals) are exchanged with the ball payout apparatus via the payout relay board 108. The ball payout device includes a payout motor 172 that rotates to cut out game balls taken into the ball payout device into various ball guide passages or various ball discharge passages by a predetermined member, and a rotational position of the predetermined member. A rotation angle switch 102, a counting switch 101 for counting the number of game balls actually paid out, and the like are provided.

  Here, the payout control MPU 775a includes a ROM as a read-only memory storing a control program and various commands for paying out a game ball (prize ball) to the player according to the progress of the game, and storage. It includes a RAM as a readable / writable memory in which data is updated each time, various functions for preventing fraud, and the like. The payout control MPU 775a receives a payout command related to payout from the main control board 765 and an operation signal (detection signal) of the RAM clear switch 769 via the payout control I / O port 775b. It has become. That is, the control program stored in the ROM is executed based on the payout command received in this manner, so that a drive signal is output to the payout motor 172. As a result, according to the received payout command, Game balls will be paid out for the number of prize balls shown. In this embodiment, the payout control MPU 775a of the payout control board 775 is used for the winning ball to be paid out to the player when the winning ball sensor 330 detects the entry of the game ball into the center accessory 91. More than the number, the control for the payout of the game ball is performed so that more prize balls are paid out when the count sensor 319 detects that the game ball has entered the lower large winning opening 83. It has become a thing.

  In the same payout control MPU 775a, when the ball removal switch 779 is operated, the game balls stored in the ball tank 136 and the tank rail 150 are discharged (ball removal) based on this operation signal (detection signal). Therefore, a drive signal to the payout motor 172 is also output. Furthermore, when a rent request signal from the prepaid card unit 1a is input via the interface board 252 described above, a drive signal to the payout motor 172 is also output based on the rent request signal.

  The payout control MPU 775a transmits various commands related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 to the main control board 765 via the payout control I / O port 775b, or fills up the switch 107. When the detection signal is input, the output of the drive signal to the payout motor 172 is stopped based on this detection signal, or the number of game balls actually paid out is calculated and is used as the payout control I / Or output to the external terminal board 371 via the O port 775b. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp the total number of game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1.

  When the prepaid card unit 1 a is connected to the interface board 252, a game ball launch permission signal from the prepaid card unit 1 a is input to the above-described launch control board 372 via the interface board 252 and the payout control board 775. It is like that. When this launch permission signal is input, the launch control board 372 becomes ready to launch a game ball by the launch device 194 described above. As a result, when the operation handle 32 is operated, a detection signal from a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the operation handle 32 is input to the launch control board 372, so that the game is played by the launch device 194. A ball is fired. That is, when the operation handle 32 is operated, the detection signal from the full switch 107 is input to the payout control MPU 775a, and the output of the drive signal to the payout motor 172 is stopped. In addition, the game ball is launched by the launching device 194. In this way, the game ball launched from the launching device 194 is guided along the guide rail 78 to the launch opening 78a formed above the game area 37, and is driven toward the game area 37 from the launch opening. .

  Power is supplied to the payout control board 775 from a power supply board (not shown) in the same manner as the main control board 765. The power supply board includes a capacitor that supplies power to the payout control board 775 for a predetermined time even when the power is shut off. With the power supplied from this capacitor, the payout control MPU 775a can store various payout information related to payout in its built-in RAM even when the power is shut off. The stored payout information is erased (cleared) from the built-in RAM when the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated when the power is turned on.

[About peripheral boards]
As shown in FIG. 15, the peripheral board 781 includes a sub integrated board 763 and a liquid crystal control board 758.
The sub-integrated board 763 includes a sub-integrated MPU 763a as a microprocessor, a sub-integrated ROM 763b that stores various processing programs and various commands, a sound source IC 763c that performs high-quality sound, and music that the sound source IC 763c refers to. And a sound ROM 763d in which sound information such as sound effects is stored. That is, when the production command is received from the main control board 765, the sub-integrated MPU 763a executes the control program based on the command, thereby sending a lighting signal to the decoration lamp 394 which is a lamp on the outer frame side. Or a lighting signal is output to the prize ball lamp 396. Further, a lighting signal is output to the effect lamp 395 that is a decorative lamp of the game board 5 or a gradation lighting signal is output to the gradation lamp 397 via the lamp driving board 46.

  A command from the main control board 765 received by the sub-integrated MPU 763a is output to the sound source IC 763c and the liquid crystal control board 758. Accordingly, the sound source IC 763c reads sound information from the sound ROM 763d based on the effect command output from the sub-integrated MPU 763a, so that music, sound effects, and the like according to various effects are output as sound from the speakers 18, 57. Will come to be.

  On the other hand, the liquid crystal control board 758 includes a liquid crystal control MPU 758a as a microprocessor, a liquid crystal control ROM 758b that stores various processing programs and various commands, and a VDP (abbreviation of video display processor) 758c that controls display of the effect display device 115. An image ROM 758d for storing various images to be displayed on the effect display device 115.

  When the liquid crystal control MPU 758a receives the effect command described above from the sub-integrated board 763, the liquid crystal control MPU 758a controls the VDP 758c based on the effect command. The VDP 758c reads out an image from the image ROM 758d and controls display of the effect display device 115. If the liquid crystal control MPU 758a is operating normally, it outputs an operation signal to that effect to the sub-integrated board 763.

[About game processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure for a game process performed when a game ball is driven into the game area 37. Note that this game process is performed periodically, for example, every 4 ms.
As shown in FIG. 16, when a game ball in which a game ball is driven into the game area 37 enters the first special symbol start port 96 while being guided by a number of obstacle nails and windmills 92, The main control MPU 765a first determines, as processing in step S101, that the ball has been entered based on detection information from the first start port sensor 317. Next, as the process of step S102, the number of first special lottery pending states corresponding to the game balls entering the first special symbol start port 96 is less than a first predetermined number (here, “4”). Judge whether there is.

  As a result, on the condition that the number of pending states of the first special lottery is less than “4”, as a process of step S103, the game ball enters the first special symbol start port 96. Various random numbers acquired based on the sphere are put on hold in a readable / writable memory (RAM) in the main control MPU 765a (first start storage storing process). Next, the main control MPU 765a refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress state of the game, and performs a process corresponding to the value of the flag (a process in any of steps S200 to S700). When the number of the first special lottery in the hold state (the value of the first hold ball number counter) is 4 in the process of step S102, the above process is performed without executing the first start storage storing process. Processing according to the value of the selection flag is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S101 that the first special symbol start port 96 is not in the ball based on the detection information from the first start port sensor 317, the second special symbol start port It is determined whether or not the condition for entering the ball 82 is satisfied (step S111). In other words, when a game ball that has been driven into the game area 37 when the entry condition for entering the second special symbol start opening 82 is satisfied, enters the second special symbol start opening 82 The main control MPU 765a determines that the ball has been entered based on the detection information from the second start port sensor 318 in the process of step S112.

  Then, the main control MPU 765a reads various random numbers obtained based on the game balls entering the second special symbol start port 82 as the process of step S113, in the readable / writable memory in the main control MPU 765a. Store in (RAM) (second start storage storage process). Next, the main control MPU 765a refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress state of the game, and performs a process corresponding to the value of the flag (a process in any of steps S200 to S700). When it is determined in step S112 that there is no game ball entering the second special symbol start port 82, or in step S111, the second special symbol start port 82 is entered. When it is determined that the entry condition is not satisfied, the process according to the value of the process selection flag is performed without executing the second start storage storing process.

  Here, in the variation start process (step S200) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, it is confirmed whether or not there is a start memory in the big win lottery, and if there is the start memory, the side corresponding to it The setting for starting the variable display for the special symbol is performed.

  In the variable display pattern setting process (step S300) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, settings related to the variable display of the special symbol on the corresponding side are performed. More specifically, the variation display pattern of the special symbol on the corresponding side is determined, and the variation time (first special symbol display 331 or second special symbol display) set corresponding to the variation display pattern is determined. The time from the start of the special symbol variation display to the stop display) is set in the timer.

  Further, in the changing process (step S400) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S300) is monitored, and the timer has timed out. Based on this, a process for stopping the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 331 or the second special symbol display 332 is performed. At this time, if it is determined in the variation start process (step S200) that the big win gaming state has been made in the special lottery on either side, the process selection flag is updated to “4”, and the big hit gaming state is If it is not determined to do so, the process selection flag is updated to “0”. In addition, if a small winning (the condition device does not operate) is won in the second special lottery, the process selection flag is updated to “3”.

  Further, in the small winning combination actuating process (step S500) executed when the process selection flag is “3”, the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus is opened by the drive control of the movable piece 142. As a result, the player is given an opportunity to execute a game in which a game ball enters the internal area of the machine lottery apparatus. At this time, when the V winning sensor 331 detects that the game ball has flowed out of the specific area 344, the process selection flag is updated to “4”. In addition, when the discharge sensor 313 detects that the game ball has flowed out of the normal area 345, or when the entry of the game ball into the internal area is not detected by the winning hole sensor 330, the process selection flag is set to “0”. Update to

  In the jackpot game start process (step S600) executed when the process selection flag is “4”, setting for starting the jackpot game state is performed. Specifically, the processing selection flag is updated to “5” after setting the number of times the attacker device 98 is opened. Here, the setting of the number of times the attacker device 98 is opened depends on the type (first jackpot, second jackpot, or winning in the specific area 344) that is triggered by the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to change the mode. In addition, it is desirable to set the number of times of opening when the jackpot gaming state is controlled according to the winning in the specific area 344 to be the largest.

  Further, in the jackpot gaming process (step S700) executed when the process selection flag is “5”, the number of game balls detected by the count sensor 319 is determined, and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, When ten (10) game balls have won the big prize opening, or when a predetermined period (30 seconds in the case of big hit) has elapsed, a process for closing the attacker device 98 is performed. Further, if the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state has not reached the predetermined number, the processing for making the attacker device 98 open again is performed. When the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state has reached the predetermined number, the processing selection flag Is updated to “0”.

In addition, as various random numbers memorize | stored in the process of the said step S103, and the process of the said step S113,
・ Random numbers for success / failure determination (first randomness for success / failure determination, second randomness for determination of success / failure) used for determination processing for jackpot,
・ Random numbers for determining symbols (first random number for determining symbols, second random number for determining symbols) used for determining the display mode when the variable symbol display is stopped.
・ Random number for determining the variation pattern used to determine the variation time of the special symbol (random number for determining the first variation pattern, random number for determining the second variation pattern)
There are random numbers such as and so on. When the first special lottery is put on hold, the first random number group (first success / failure determination random number, first symbol determination random number, first variation pattern determination random number) is held. Up to the first predetermined number is temporarily stored in the readable / writable memory (RAM) in the order of the state. On the second special lottery side, at least one second random number group (second success / failure determination random number, second symbol determination random number, second variation pattern determination random number) is one. It is temporarily stored in a readable / writable memory (RAM).

  In addition, with regard to the condition for entering the second special symbol start port 82, for example, the second random number group on the second special lottery side is not stored, and the second special lottery Adopting conditions such as no display of variation, the internal region of the mechanical lottery device is not opened by the movable piece 142, and the absence of a game ball in the internal region of the mechanical lottery device, etc. Is possible. Thus, in the game on the second special symbol start opening 82 side, until the player can confirm that the jackpot gaming state does not occur or the jackpot gaming state has been digested, the next game Necessary starting conditions are not satisfied.

[About variation start processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the change start process (step S200) executed when the process selection flag is “0”.
As shown in FIG. 17, the main control MPU 765a first confirms in step S201 that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in a variable display state. Then, on the condition that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display state, the main control MPU 765a next determines whether or not there is a start memory as a process of step S202. Determine whether. In the process of step S202, at least one of the random number group on the first special lottery side (first random number group) and the random number group on the second special lottery side (second random number group) is stored. It is determined that there is a start-up memory.

  As a result, when it is determined that the start memory is present, the main control MPU 765a next performs the process of step S203 (start memory storage process). In the process of step S203, it is first determined which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is to be changed. In this determination, in addition to the order of entering the starting ports 82 and 96, a priority order (for example, a rule for changing the second special symbol with priority) is provided for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Can also be done.

  When the determined special symbol type is the first special symbol, the acquired time (in order) of the first random number group once stored in the readable / writable memory. The earliest one is moved to the appropriate processing area. At this time, the operation of shifting the storage of these random number groups in the readable / writable memory is also performed in such a manner that the order of the holding state is incremented. On the other hand, when the determined special symbol type is the second special symbol, the second random number group once stored in the readable / writable memory is moved to an appropriate processing area. It is erased from the read / write memory.

  Then, the main control MPU 765a, when the random number group transferred to the processing area in the process of step S203 corresponds to the first special symbol (first random number group) (step In S204, a first special lottery described later is performed based on the first random number group transferred to the processing area (step S205). After that, the first symbol selection flag is updated to “1”, the second symbol selection flag is updated to “0” (step S206), and when the process selection flag is updated to “1”, the variation start process is performed. The process ends (step S207). Thereby, when the next game process is executed, the variable display pattern setting process (step S300) according to the first special lottery can be executed.

  However, the main control MPU 765a determines that the random number group transferred to the processing area in the process of step S203 corresponds to the second special symbol (second random number group) (in step S204). NO), a second special lottery described later is performed based on the second random number group transferred to the processing area (step S215). After that, the first symbol selection flag is updated to “0”, the second symbol selection flag is updated to “1” (step S216), and when the process selection flag is updated to “1”, the variation start process is performed. The process ends (step S207). Thereby, when the next game process is executed, the variable display pattern setting process (step S300) according to the second special lottery can be executed.

  If it is determined in step S202 that there is no start memory, or if it is determined in step S201 that the special symbol is in a fluctuating state, the predetermined start condition is not satisfied. At that time, the variation start process is terminated. In this case, the system waits until the predetermined start condition is satisfied through a regularly executed game process.

[About the first special lottery]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure for the first special lottery performed in the process of step S205.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the first special lottery process, first, as the process of step S251, the first winning determination table stored in advance in the read-only memory (ROM) is read. Next, among the first random number group transferred to the processing area, a value of the first success / failure determination random number is a predetermined jackpot value stored in the read first winning determination table. A determination is made as to whether they match.

  As a result, it is determined that the jackpot is won when it matches the predetermined jackpot value. Then, as the process of step S252, the first jackpot flag is turned on based on the determination that the jackpot is won in the process of step S251.

  Then, the main control MPU 765a reads the first symbol determination table stored in advance in the read-only memory (ROM) as the process of step S253. Next, among the first random number group transferred to the processing area, the first symbol determination random number value is a predetermined time-short value stored in the read first symbol determination table. A determination is made as to whether they match.

  As a result, when it matches the predetermined short time value, a predetermined period after the jackpot gaming state generated in response to the winning of the jackpot in the process of step S251 (for example, the special symbol is changed by “99 times”). It is determined that the displayed period) is controlled to a gaming state (so-called time-short state) in which the operation time when the movable member 81 operates is extended. Then, as the process of step S254, the time reduction flag is turned on based on the determination that the time reduction control is performed in the process of step S253.

  However, when the processing does not coincide with the predetermined time reduction value in the processing of step S253 and it is not determined to control to the time reduction state, the time reduction flag is turned off (step S255).

[About the second special lottery]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure for the second special lottery performed in the process of step S215.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the second special lottery, first, as a process of step S261, a second winning determination table stored in advance in the read-only memory (ROM) is read. Next, among the second random number group transferred to the processing area, the value of the second success / failure determination random number is a predetermined jackpot value stored in the read second winning determination table. A determination is made as to whether they match.

  As a result, it is determined that the jackpot is won when it matches the predetermined jackpot value. Next, as the process of step S262, the second jackpot flag is turned on based on the determination that the jackpot has been won in the process of step S261.

  However, if it is determined that the jackpot is not won in the process of step S261, that is, it is a loss, as the process of step S265, among the second random number group transferred to the process area, A determination is made as to whether or not the value of the second success / failure determination random number matches the predetermined small hit value stored in the read second winning determination table. As a result, when it matches with the predetermined small hit value, it is determined that the small hit is won, and in the next step S266, it is determined that the small hit is won in the process of step S265. Based on this, the small hit flag is turned on.

  Then, after determining whether the big hit, the small hit, or the pure loss that is neither of them is based on the value of the second random number for determination of success / failure transferred to the processing area, The control MPU 765a reads the second symbol determination table stored in advance in the read-only memory (ROM) as the process of step S263. Next, in the second random number group transferred to the processing area, the second symbol determination random number value is stored in the read second symbol determination table as a predetermined time-short value. A determination is made as to whether they match.

  However, as will be described later, in this embodiment, the second symbol determination random number (winning type determination random number) is used for the second special symbol display unit 332 to stop display of the second special symbol. Obtained as two random numbers, that is, a design random number that is used for determining the symbol and a concealed random number that is not used for determination of the design aspect related to the stop display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 332 Like to do. In the process of step S263, the value of the concealed random number of the second symbol determination random number matches the predetermined time-short value stored in the read second symbol determination table. Judgment is made on whether or not to do so.

  As a result, when the value of the concealed random number coincides with a predetermined short time value, the jackpot gaming state generated in response to the winning of the jackpot in the process of step S261, or small in the process of step S265. A game state in which the operation time when the movable member 81 operates is extended for a predetermined period after the jackpot game state that is triggered by the prize game performed in response to the winning of the winning (so-called It is determined that the control is to be performed in a short time state. Next, as the process of step S264, the time reduction flag is turned on based on the determination in step S263 that the time reduction state is controlled.

  However, when the processing does not coincide with the predetermined time reduction value in the process of step S263 and it is not determined to control to the time reduction state, the time reduction flag is turned off (step S267).

[Variable display pattern setting process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the variable display pattern setting process (step S300) executed when the process selection flag is “1”.
As shown in FIG. 20, the main control MPU 765a first sets the first symbol selection flag to determine whether or not the first special symbol should be variably displayed as the process of step S301. Check the status. As a result, when the first symbol selection flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S206 (see FIG. 17), the main control MPU 765a should variably display the first special symbol. While determining that it is in a state, the process of step S302 is performed next.

  In the process of step S302, the state of the first jackpot flag operated in the process of step S252 (see FIG. 18) is confirmed. That is, when the first jackpot flag is operated in the ON state, it is determined that the jackpot (first jackpot) is won in the first special lottery (see FIG. 18), and then in step S303. As a process, the first jackpot hour variation display pattern table in which the variation display pattern (bonus variation pattern) in which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol form indicating that the jackpot is won is selected. . Then, as the process of step S305, by updating the process selection flag to “2”, when the next game process is executed, the first special symbol display 331 responds to the jackpot variation pattern. The changing process (step S400) can be executed.

  On the other hand, when the first jackpot flag is not turned on in the process of step S302, the jackpot (first jackpot) is lost (corresponds to a loss) in the first special lottery (see FIG. 18). Next, as a process of step S304, a first variable display pattern in which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol form indicating a loss is set. Select the change display pattern table at the time of loss. Then, as the process of step S305, when the next game process is executed by updating the process selection flag to “2”, the first special symbol display 331 responds to the loss variation pattern. The changing process (step S400) can be executed.

  Then, after the processing selection flag is updated to “2” in this way, the second symbol selection flag is determined to determine whether or not the second special symbol should be variably displayed as the processing of step S311. Check the status of. However, when it is determined in the process of step S301 that the first symbol selection flag has been updated to “1”, the second symbol selection flag has been updated to “0” ( FIG. 17: Step S206). Therefore, in the process of step S311, it is determined that the second special symbol should not be variably displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S301 that the first symbol selection flag has been updated to “0” and the first special symbol should not be variably displayed, this step In the process of S311, it is determined that the second special symbol should be variably displayed (FIG. 17: step S216).

  In this case, first, as the process of step S312, the state of the second jackpot flag operated in the process of step S262 (see FIG. 19) is confirmed. That is, when the second jackpot flag is operated in the ON state, it is determined that the jackpot (second jackpot) is won in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19), and then in step S314. As a process, a second jackpot hour variation display pattern table in which a variation display pattern (bonus variation pattern) in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol form indicating that the jackpot is won is selected. . Then, as the process of step S317, by updating the process selection flag to “2”, when the next game process is executed, the second special symbol display 332 responds to the jackpot variation pattern. The changing process (step S400) can be executed.

  On the other hand, when the second jackpot flag is not turned on in the process of step S311, the jackpot (second jackpot) is lost (corresponds to a loss) in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19). ), And the state of the small hit flag operated in the process of step S266 (see FIG. 19) is confirmed as a process of step S313. That is, when the small hit flag is operated in the ON state, it is determined that the small win is won in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19). The small hit hour variation display pattern table in which the variation display pattern (small hit variation pattern) in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol form indicating that it has been won is selected. Then, as the process of step S317, by updating the process selection flag to “2”, when the next game process is executed, the second special symbol display 332 responds to the small hit variation pattern. The changing process (step S400) can be executed.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S313, when the small hit flag is not turned on, a net loss that does not correspond to either big win or small win in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19). Next, as a process of step S316, the second display in which the variation display pattern (losing variation pattern) in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol form indicating that it is pure loss is set. Select the change display pattern table at the time of loss. Then, as the process of step S317, by updating the process selection flag to “2”, when the next game process is executed, the second special symbol display 332 responds to the loss variation pattern. The changing process (step S400) can be executed.

  Then, after only one variable display table associated with the winning type is selected in this way, as a process of step S321, any one of the plurality of variable display patterns stored in the determined variable display table is selected. And one of the plurality of stop symbol forms stored in the variation display table.

  That is, each variation display table stores a plurality of pattern determination values in association with a plurality of variation display patterns. Further, a plurality of stop symbol determination values are stored in association with a plurality of stop symbol modes.

  In this regard, in the process of step S321, first, among the random number group (first random number group or second random number group) transferred to the processing area in the process of step S203 (see FIG. 17), the variation Reference is made to a pattern determination random number (a first variation pattern determination random number or a second variation pattern determination random number). Then, by selecting a determination value that matches the value of the referenced variation pattern determination random number from the plurality of pattern determination values set in the selected variation display table, the selected determination value is obtained. The associated variable display pattern is determined.

  Next, among the random number group (first random number group or second random number group) transferred to the processing area in the process of step S203 (see FIG. 17), the symbol determining random number (first symbol determining) Reference random number or second symbol determination random number). Then, by selecting a determination value that matches the value of the referenced symbol determination random number from the plurality of stop symbol determination values set in the selected variation display table, the selected determination value is obtained. The associated stop symbol will be determined.

  Here, each variation display table is stored in advance in the read-only memory (ROM). Of the above-described variation display tables, for example, the small hitting variation display pattern table stores a plurality of variation times (variation patterns) and a plurality of stop symbol patterns. In this regard, in the process of step S321, by selecting one of a plurality of variation times stored in the small hitting variation display pattern table based on the second variation pattern determining random number. Then, the time required for the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 332 when the small win is won is determined. In addition, winning one by winning one by selecting one of a plurality of stop symbol forms stored in the small hit hour variation display pattern table based on the second symbol determining random number Among the plurality of stop symbol forms indicating, it is determined which stop symbol form is used to stop the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 332.

  However, as will be described later, only the symbol random number of the symbol random number and the concealed random number is used as the second symbol determining random number used in the process of step S321. Therefore, in the process of step S321, for example, one of a plurality of stop symbol forms stored in the small hitting time variation display pattern table is replaced with the symbol random number of the symbol random number and the concealed random number. The change display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 332 with any stop symbol mode among a plurality of stop symbol types indicating that the winning is a small winning It will be decided whether to stop. In this case, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 332 only shows the lottery result (second big hit, small hit, pure loss) in the second special lottery, The winning type (whether or not the hourly flag is operated to the on state) when the second big hit or the small win is obtained as a result is not shown.

  When the variation display pattern and the stop symbol form are respectively determined in this way, the main control MPU 765a then sets an effect command (variation display pattern command) indicating the determined variation display pattern as the process of step S322. To do. Furthermore, an effect command (symbol mode command) indicating the determined stop symbol mode is set. Next, as the processing of step S323, an effect command (time reduction command) indicating the state of the time reduction flag operated in the processing of steps S254, S255, S264, and S267 is set. In step S324, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation display pattern is set in a timer provided in a readable / writable memory (RAM), and the first special symbol display 331 and second The variation display pattern setting process is terminated when the variation display of the special symbol on either side of the special symbol display 332 is started.

  Note that the variable display pattern command, the symbol mode command, and the time reduction command set in the processes of steps S322 and S323 are transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 by a command transmission output process that is periodically performed, for example, every 4 ms. Is done. As a result, the sub-integrated board 763 can execute display control in such a way that a display effect corresponding to the transmitted variable display pattern command and symbol mode command appears on the effect display device 115.

[About change processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the changing process (step S400) executed when the process selection flag is “2”.
As shown in FIG. 21, the main control MPU 765a first determines the state of the first symbol selection flag to determine whether or not the first special symbol is in a variable display state as a process of step S401. Confirm. As a result, when the first symbol selection flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S206 (see FIG. 17), the main control MPU 765a displays the first special symbol in a variable display state. And then the process of step S402 is performed.

  In the process of step S402, based on the timer set in the process of step S323 (see FIG. 20), the first special symbol variation time (first variation time) in the first special symbol display 331. It is determined whether or not the time is up. As a result, when the first variation time is up, the state of the first jackpot flag operated in the process of step S252 (see FIG. 18) is confirmed as the process of step S403.

  That is, when the first jackpot flag is being turned on, the first special symbol display unit 331 enters the jackpot gaming state after the variation time (first variation time) of the first special symbol is up. In order to be controlled, the process selection flag is updated to “4” as the process of step S404. Thereby, when the next game process is executed, the jackpot game start process (step S600) according to the first jackpot winning can be executed. Next, as the process of step S406, based on the variable display pattern determined in the process of step S321 (see FIG. 20), the big win (first big win) in the first special lottery (see FIG. 18) The first special symbol in the state of the variation display is stopped and displayed so that the symbol form indicating that is won is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 331. Then, as a process of step S407, an effect command (confirmation command) indicating that the first variation time has expired is set.

  On the other hand, when the first jackpot flag is not operated to be in the ON state, after the first special symbol change time (first change time) in the first special symbol indicator 331 is up, Next, the process selection flag is updated to “0” as a process of step S405 so that the control can be resumed to the state of waiting for the change display (a state in which the change display of the special symbol is started if the start condition is satisfied). As a result, when the next game process is executed, the change start process (step S200) can be executed again. Next, as the process of step S406, based on the variable display pattern determined in the process of step S321 (see FIG. 20), the big win (first big win) in the first special lottery (see FIG. 18) The first special symbol in the above-mentioned variable display state is stopped and displayed so that the symbol mode indicating that the player has lost (losed) appears on the first special symbol indicator 331. Then, as a process of step S407, an effect command (confirmation command) indicating that the first variation time has expired is set.

  When it is determined in the process of step S402 that the first special symbol display time on the first special symbol indicator 331 is not up, the change occurs at this time. The middle process is temporarily terminated. Then, it is determined again whether or not the first variation time is up in the variation processing when the next game processing is performed. That is, by repeating such determination, the process waits in the process of step S402 until the first variation time is up.

  Further, the confirmation command set in the process of step S407 is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 in the command transmission output process that is periodically performed, for example, every 4 ms. Thereby, the sub integrated board 763 can recognize the stop timing of the display effect based on the transmitted confirmation command, and performs display control of the effect display device 115 based on the stop timing. A display effect adapted to the variable display on the main control board 765 side can be realized.

  After the confirmation command is set in this way, the state of the second symbol selection flag is checked to determine whether or not the second special symbol is in a variable display state as a process of step S411. However, when it is determined in the process of step S401 that the first symbol selection flag has been updated to “1”, the second symbol selection flag has been updated to “0” ( FIG. 17: Step S206). Therefore, when it is determined in step S411 that the second special symbol is not in a variable display state, the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the first symbol selection flag has been updated to “0” in the process of step S401 and it is determined that the first special symbol is not in a variable display state, this step In the process of S411, it is determined that the second special symbol is in a variable display state (FIG. 17: step S216).

  In this case, first, as the process of step S412, based on the timer set in the process of step S323 (see FIG. 20), the second special symbol change time in the second special symbol display 332 ( It is determined whether or not the second variation time has elapsed. As a result, when the second variation time is up, the state of the second jackpot flag operated in the process of step S262 (see FIG. 19) is confirmed as the process of step S413.

  That is, when the second jackpot flag is operated in the on state, the jackpot gaming state is entered after the second special symbol display time on the second special symbol indicator 332 is up. In order to be controlled, the process selection flag is updated to “4” as the process of step S415. As a result, when the next game process is executed, the jackpot game start process (step S600) according to the second jackpot winning can be executed. Next, as the processing of step S418, the second special symbol that is variably displayed for the variation time with the variation display pattern determined in the processing of step S321 (see FIG. 20) is used for determining the second symbol. The display is stopped in a symbol form indicated by a random number (here, a symbol random number of symbol random numbers and concealed random numbers). As a result, a symbol form indicating that the big jackpot (second jackpot) has been won in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19) appears on the second special symbol display 332. However, as described above, in this embodiment, it is only shown that the second jackpot has been won, and the predetermined period after the jackpot gaming state generated in response to the second jackpot is set to the short-time state. Information about whether or not is shown. Next, as the process of step S419, when an effect command (confirmation command) indicating that the second fluctuation time has expired is set, the in-fluctuation process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S413 that the second jackpot flag is not turned on, the jackpot (second jackpot) is lost in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19). Next, as a process of step S414, the state of the small hit flag operated in the process of step S266 (see FIG. 19) is confirmed. That is, when the small hit flag is operated in the ON state, after the variation time (second variation time) of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 332 is up, the mechanical lottery device Next, the processing selection flag is updated to “3” as the processing of step S416 so that the player is given an opportunity to execute the accessory game in which the game ball enters the internal area. As a result, when the next game process is executed, the small winning combination actuating process (step S500) according to the small winning combination can be executed. Next, as a process of step S418, based on the variable display pattern determined in the process of step S321 (see FIG. 20), the small win is won in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19). The second special symbol that is in the state of the variable display is stopped and displayed so that the symbol form indicating the symbol appears on the second special symbol indicator 332. However, as described above, in this embodiment, it is only shown that the small hitting is won, and the predetermined period after the big hit gaming state generated by the small hitting (community game) is set to the short-time state. Information about whether or not is shown. Next, as the process of step S419, when an effect command (confirmation command) indicating that the second fluctuation time has expired is set, the in-fluctuation process ends.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S413, when the small hit flag is not turned on, the result of the second special lottery (see FIG. 19) does not correspond to either big win or small win. Judge that it was lost. In this case, after the second special symbol change time (second change time) in the second special symbol display 332 has expired, the special symbol change display waiting state (special condition is satisfied if the start condition is satisfied). The process selection flag is updated to “0” as a process of step S417 so that the control can be performed again (in a state where the variable display of symbols is started). As a result, when the next game process is executed, the change start process (step S200) can be executed again. Next, as the process of step S418, based on the variable display pattern determined in the process of step S321 (see FIG. 20), the big jackpot (second jackpot) in the second special lottery (see FIG. 19). The second special symbol in the state of the above-mentioned variation display is stopped and displayed so that the symbol form indicating that it has been lost (lost) in both the small and small wins appears on the second special symbol display 332. Next, as the process of step S419, when an effect command (confirmation command) indicating that the second fluctuation time has expired is set, the in-fluctuation process ends.

  When it is determined in the process of step S412 that the variation time (second variation time) of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 332 is not up, the variation at this time The middle process is temporarily terminated. Then, it is determined again whether or not the second variation time is up in the variation processing when the next game processing is performed. That is, by repeating such determination, the process waits in the process of step S412 until the second variation time is up.

  Further, the confirmation command set in the process of step S419 is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 in the command transmission output process that is periodically performed, for example, every 4 ms. Thereby, the sub integrated board 763 can recognize the stop timing of the display effect based on the transmitted confirmation command, and performs display control of the effect display device 115 based on the stop timing. A display effect adapted to the variable display on the main control board 765 side can be realized.

[Small hitting agent operation processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for the small winning combination actuating process (step S500) executed when the process selection flag is “3”.
As shown in FIG. 22, the main control MPU 765a first receives a small hit release effect pattern command which is a command for instructing an effect pattern corresponding to the small hit executed by the sub-integrated board 763 as the process of step S501. set. The small hit release effect pattern command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 in the command transmission output process performed periodically, for example, every 4 ms. Thereby, the sub integrated board 763 can perform display control so that a display effect that causes the player to hit the game ball aiming at the big prize opening 141 appears on the effect display device 115.

  Next, the operation time of the movable piece 142 (the opening time of the big prize opening 141) is set in a timer (the first timer for opening the small hits is set) (step S502), and the movable piece 142 is moved through the big prize opening opening / closing mechanism 335. By performing the operation of the piece 142, an accessory release control for opening the special winning opening 141 is performed (step S503). Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the internal region of the mechanical lottery device depending on whether or not the game ball is detected by the winning prize sensor 330 (step S511).

  As a result, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus (YES in step S511), a bonus input command indicating that the game ball has entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus is set. To do. The accessory input command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 in the command transmission output process performed periodically, for example, every 4 ms. Thereby, in the sub integrated board 763, it is possible to switch to the effect based on the assumption that the game ball has entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus and execute it.

  Next, a timer that counts the elapsed time since the game ball has won the big winning opening 141 is set (set a second timer for opening a small hit) (step S513). Next, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 141 is being opened (the movable piece 142 is in the opened state) (step S514). If the big prize opening 141 is being opened, the small hit opening first timer has elapsed for a predetermined time. It is further determined whether or not it has been done (step S515). As a result, if the first timer for the small hit release has elapsed for a predetermined time, the accessory closing control for operating the movable piece 142 through the large winning opening / closing mechanism 335 so that the large winning opening 141 is closed. Is performed (step S516).

  Then, after the accessory closing control is performed in this manner (step S516), or after it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S515), or the big prize opening 141 is being opened. After determining that it is not (step S514), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the V winning sensor 329 (step S521). As a result, when it is determined that the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor 329, the following processes are sequentially performed so as to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state triggered by the detection.

  That is, first, an in-function specific detection command indicating that a game ball has won is set in a specific area 344 provided in the internal area of the machine lottery apparatus (step S522). This in-object specific detection command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 in the command transmission output process that is periodically performed, for example, every 4 ms. Thereby, in the sub integrated board 763, it is possible to switch to the effect based on the premise that the game ball has won in the specific area 344 of the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus, and execute this.

  Next, the small hit game jackpot flag indicating whether or not the jackpot is won through the accessory game is turned ON (step S523), and the process selection flag is updated to “4”. (Step S524), the small winning combination actuating process is terminated. Thereby, when the next game process is executed, the jackpot game start process (step S600) according to the fact that the jackpot is won through the accessory game can be executed.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S521, if the V winning sensor 329 does not determine that a game ball has been detected, basically, the discharge sensor 313 detects that the game ball has flowed out of the normal area 345. It will wait until.

  That is, first, as processing of step S525, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the discharge sensor 313. As a result, if the game ball is not yet detected by the discharge sensor 313 and there is a game ball in the internal region of the mechanical lottery apparatus, the process of step S527 is performed next.

  In the process of step S527, the count time by the small hit release second timer set in the process of step S513 is confirmed. Then, when this count time (elapsed time after winning a prize winning opening 141) has not passed a predetermined time (20 seconds in this case), the processing from step S514 is sequentially performed again. Normally, while the repeated processing is performed in this way, it is determined that the game ball is detected by the discharge sensor 313 in the processing of step S525. Then, in this case, the main control MPU 765a, in the next step S526, the number of winnings where the game ball is detected by the winning mouth sensor 330 and the number of discharging where the game ball is detected by the discharging sensor 313 are the same. Judge whether there is.

  As a result, if it is determined that the number of winnings and the number of discharges are the same (step S526), a discharge detection command indicating that the game balls have been discharged from the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus is set (step S526). S528). The discharge detection command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 by the command transmission output process that is periodically performed, for example, every 4 ms. Thereby, in the sub-integrated board 763, it is possible to switch to the effect on the premise that all the game balls that have entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery device are discharged without winning the specific area 344, and this can be executed. It becomes possible. Then, as the process of step S529, when the process selection flag is updated to “0”, the small hitting instrument operating process is terminated. As a result, when the next game process is executed, the change start process (step S200) can be executed again.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the number of winnings and the number of discharges are the same (step S526), the game ball discharge from the internal area of the machine lottery apparatus has not been completed, so the processing from step S514 is performed. Are sequentially performed again. Normally, while the process is repeated in this manner, a new game ball is detected by the discharge sensor 313 in the process of step S525, and the number of winnings and the number of discharges are the same in the next process of step S526. It will be judged that there is. However, in spite of such repeated processing, a new game ball is not detected by the discharge sensor 313, and the count time by the small hit release second timer is up in the processing of the step S527. In this case, it is considered that all the game balls that have entered the internal area of the machine lottery device are discharged without winning the specific area 344 in order to advance the game.

  That is, first, as a process of step S528, a discharge detection command indicating that the game balls have been discharged from the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus is set. Then, as the process of step S529, when the process selection flag is updated to “0”, the small hitting instrument operating process is terminated. As a result, when the next game process is executed, the change start process (step S200) can be executed again, and the game is thus advanced.

  As a result of the processing in step S526 and the processing in step S527, the processing from step S514 is sequentially performed again. As a result, in the processing in step S521, the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor 329. Sometimes it will be judged. In this case, a big hit gaming state is generated through the processing of steps S522 to S524.

  If the game ball has not won in the internal area of the opportunity lottery apparatus (NO in step S511), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed for the small hit release first timer (step S517). When the predetermined time has elapsed for the small hit opening first timer (YES in step S517), the bonus closing 141 is closed by performing the accessory closing control (step S518). On the other hand, if the small hit release second timer has not passed the predetermined time (NO in step S517), the processing from step S511 is sequentially performed again.

  For the convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the processes from step S514 (or step S511) are sequentially performed again for the sake of convenience. At the time of being performed, the small hitting-item operating process is once ended. And the said repeated process will be performed by the said small hitting thing operation | work process being performed again in the next game process. However, in this case, the processes in steps S501 to 513 (or steps S501 to S503) are not executed.

[About jackpot game start processing and jackpot game processing]
The jackpot game start process and the jackpot game in-process are basically as described above. Therefore, the detailed description of these processing procedures is omitted.

[About the game progress when a game ball is thrown into the game area]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 37 according to this embodiment includes a right game area 37 a located on the right side with respect to the center accessory 91 and a left game area located on the left side with respect to the center accessory 91. 37b so that the game ball can be divided. In this embodiment, when the operation handle 32 is operated by the player, 98 game balls are shot into the game area 37 for 60 seconds.

Here, game control (game ball detection, normal lottery, special lottery, etc.) performed when a game ball is driven into the game area 37 will be described in detail separately for the left game area 37b and the right game area 37a. .
<Game control performed when a game ball is struck to the left game area 37b>
When the game balls that have been divided into the left game area 37b enter the first special symbol start port 96 while being guided by a number of obstacle nails and windmills 92, first, an appropriate sensor (first start port) It is detected by the sensor 317) that the ball has entered. Next, one random number is acquired from among the random numbers for validity determination (first randomness for determination of success / failure) generated with a predetermined random number width (for example, 0 to 599). The random numbers obtained in this way are temporarily stored in an appropriate readable / writable memory (RAM) in the control device, and the number of the obtained random numbers is suspended up to the first predetermined number.

  However, as described above, in this case, the symbol determining random number (the first symbol determining random number) used for determining the display mode when the variable symbol variable display is stopped, and the variable determining time of the special symbol are determined. Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a variation pattern (a first random number for determining a variation pattern) are also acquired at the time of starting a prize. The various random numbers obtained in this way are also associated with the reserved random number for determination (first randomness for determination), respectively, in an appropriate readable / writable memory (RAM) in the control device. Is temporarily remembered.

  Then, when the hold state is released based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, a go / no-go determination random number (first go / no-go determination random number) temporarily stored in the readable / writable memory. Of these, the earliest acquired time (in order) is transferred to an appropriate processing area. At this time, various random numbers once stored in association with the same random numbers are also transferred to an appropriate processing area. Then, the first special lottery is performed based on the random numbers (first random number group) transferred to the processing area.

  That is, as described above, in the first special lottery, first, a first special determination table (first winning determination table) stored in advance in an appropriate read-only memory (ROM) in the control device is read. . Next, among the random numbers transferred to the processing area, the value of the random number for determination (first randomness for determination) is a predetermined jackpot stored in the read first special determination table A determination is made as to whether the value matches. As a result, when it is coincident with the predetermined jackpot value, it is determined that the jackpot is won, and based on the determination, a special gaming state (bonus gaming state) as a privilege advantageous to the player is generated. If the predetermined condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is finished (more specifically, if the time reduction flag is turned on in the process of step S254 (see FIG. 18)). The game state (so-called time-short state) in which the operation time when the normal electric accessory (movable member) 81 operates is extended is controlled. Note that the result of the first special lottery is that the four LEDs 86 (first time) for a predetermined fluctuation time (time determined based on the first random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) after a predetermined start condition is satisfied. In addition to being suggested (notified) by the on / off display patterns of the four LEDs 86 after the special symbol display 331) is variably displayed, it is also suggested (notified) by the display image on the effect display device 115.

<Game control performed when a game ball is hit on the right game area 37a>
On the other hand, when the game ball hit in the right game area 37a passes through the normal symbol starting port 89, first, it is detected by the appropriate sensor (gate sensor 316). Next, a process for placing the normal lottery in accordance with the detection in a holding state is performed (for a maximum of four times). Next, the holding state is released and the execution of the normal lottery is started, and a determination process is performed as to whether or not this result is a hit (per gate) that triggers the operation of the movable member 81. . In the determination processing according to this embodiment, the probability is set at a high probability that the winning per gate is almost won, and the normal electric accessory 81 is normally opened and closed.

  However, in this embodiment, when the time-short state (specific game state) is not controlled (in the normal game state), even if the winning per gate is won, the second special symbol start opening 82 The drive control of the movable member 81 is performed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter. That is, in this drive control, the time required for a game ball to enter the second special symbol start port 82 (for example, under the condition that N game balls are driven in T seconds). , “T / N” seconds), the movable member 81 is operated so that the second special symbol starting port 82 is opened only for a time shorter than “T / N” seconds.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the normal gaming state, winning in the second special symbol starting port 82 is significantly more difficult than winning in the first special symbol starting port 96 ( For example, the normal lottery is performed in such a way that it is difficult to win a prize. Accordingly, in a normal gaming state, the player can easily win a prize by using the operation handle 32 to win a game ball in the left game area 37b more easily than the second special symbol starting port 82. It is more beneficial to aim for a game ball to enter one special symbol start port 96.

  On the other hand, when the time-short state is controlled, the variation time of the normal symbol is set short so that the chance of the normal lottery increases. When the winning of the gate is won, drive control of the movable member 81 is performed so that the game ball can easily enter the second special symbol start port 82. That is, in this drive control, a time sufficient for a game ball to enter the second special symbol start port 82 (for example, under the above-described condition that N game balls are shot in T seconds). The time is longer than twice as long as “T / N” seconds.

  However, the second special symbol start port 82 according to this embodiment is provided at a position where only the game balls struck in the right game area 37a can enter. Therefore, in the short-time state, the player hits the game ball into the right game area 37a by operating the operation handle 32, and the second special game is easier than the first special symbol starting port 96. It is more beneficial to aim for a game ball to enter the special symbol start port 82.

  As a result of the control related to the normal lottery, when a game ball enters the second special symbol starting port 82 opened by the opening / closing operation of the movable member 81, first, the appropriate ball sensor is used. It is detected that there was an incoming ball. Next, one random number is acquired from among the random numbers for determination of validity (second randomness for determination of success / failure) generated with a predetermined random number width (for example, 0 to 599). The random number thus obtained is temporarily stored in an appropriate read / write memory (RAM) in the control device. However, as described above, in the process at the time of starting on the second special symbol starting port 82 side, the acquired random number is reserved, unlike the above-described processing performed at the time of starting on the first special symbol starting port 96 side. Not.

  At this time, also in the processing on the second special symbol start port 82 side, a symbol determining random number (second symbol determining random number) used for determining the display mode when the special symbol variation display is stopped, Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a variation pattern (second random number for determining a variation pattern) used for determining the variation time of the symbol, etc. are acquired together with the start winning prize. The various random numbers obtained in this way are also associated with the temporary determination random numbers (second random determination random numbers) that are stored once, respectively, in appropriate read / write memories (RAM) in the control device. Is temporarily stored.

  Next, when a predetermined start condition is established, the determination random number (second determination random number) once stored in the readable / writable memory is associated with the random number. Various random numbers once stored are transferred to appropriate processing areas. Then, the second special lottery is performed based on the random number (second random number group) transferred to the processing area.

  That is, as described above, in the second special lottery, first, a second special determination table (second winning determination table) stored in advance in an appropriate read-only memory (ROM) in the control device is read. . Next, among the random numbers transferred to the processing area, the value of the random number for determination (second randomness for determination) is a predetermined jackpot stored in the read second special determination table A determination is made as to whether the value matches. As a result, when it is coincident with a predetermined jackpot value, it is determined that the jackpot is won, and a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) is generated as a privilege advantageous to the player. If the predetermined condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is finished (more specifically, if the time reduction flag is operated in the ON state in the process of step S264 (see FIG. 19)). The time is controlled to be short. Note that the result of the second special lottery is that the four LEDs 88 (second time) for a predetermined fluctuation time (time determined based on the second random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) after a predetermined start condition is satisfied. In addition to being suggested (notified) by the on / off display pattern of the four LEDs 88 after the special symbol display 332) is variably displayed, it is also suggested (notified) by the display image on the effect display device 115.

  Also, as described above, the second special lottery according to this embodiment differs from the first special lottery described above in the case where the jackpot is not won (in the case of a loss), the movable Judgment processing is further performed as to whether or not it is a hit that triggers the operation of the piece 142 (per item release). Note that this determination processing includes the value of a random number for determination of success / failure (second random number for determination of success / failure) that does not match the predetermined jackpot value and the predetermined combination stored in the second special determination table. It is performed by a coincidence comparison with the value for game play (small hit value). In this embodiment, the probability that the values match and it is determined that the winning combination is won is 90% or more (preferably 99% or more). In addition, the winning combination for winning an accessory in this way is that the four LEDs 88 (the first number) are set for a predetermined fluctuation time (time determined based on the second random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) after a predetermined starting condition is established. In addition to being suggested (notified) by the turn-on / off display pattern of the four LEDs 88 after the second special symbol display 332) is variably displayed, it is also suggested (notified) by the display image on the effect display device 115.

  According to such a configuration, every time a prize is awarded to the second special symbol start opening 82, the winning combination per winning combination is almost won in the second special lottery. In this case, after the determination process is performed (more precisely, after a predetermined start condition is satisfied), the fluctuation occurs only for a predetermined fluctuation time (time determined based on the second random number for determining the fluctuation pattern). After being displayed, the drive control of the movable piece 142 is performed so that the game ball can enter the internal area of the mechanical lottery device in accordance with the winning per winning of the accessory. As a result, an opportunity to execute an accessory game that is advantageous to the player who enters the game ball into the internal area of the machine lottery apparatus is given (an accessory game opportunity giving means). When a game ball enters the internal area by the drive control, a lottery process for determining whether or not the entered game ball is received by the specific area is performed by the rotary sorter 294. It becomes (community game).

  As described above, when a game ball is received in the specific area 344 in the lottery process by the rotary sorter 294, a special game state (a big hit game state) is generated as a privilege advantageous to the player. If the predetermined condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is finished (more specifically, if the time reduction flag is operated in the ON state in the process of step S264 (see FIG. 19)). The time is controlled to be short. The result of the second special lottery is suggested to the player through the effect display device 115.

  On the other hand, when the internal area is released by the drive control of the movable piece 142, when the game ball does not enter the internal area, or when the game ball enters the internal area is received by the specific area. If it is discharged from the machine lottery device without being executed, the control for the second special lottery is terminated at that time, and the winning to the second special symbol start port 82 is enabled again. Will come to be. That is, as described above, there is no holding function on the second special symbol start opening 82 side, so that a game ball is placed in the second special symbol start opening 82 until the result of the second special lottery is finalized. Even if the player enters the ball, the lottery process such as acquisition of various random numbers based on the ball is not performed (invalidation of winning). However, paying out (for example, three) game balls based on the game balls entering the second special symbol starting port 82 is performed.

  In addition, when it is determined in the second special lottery that the net loss is neither a big hit nor a bonus release, the result of the determination is determined based on a predetermined time (variation pattern determination random number). The control relating to the second special lottery is ended at the time point suggested after the change display of the time).

[Controls related to short-time status]
By the way, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus, the probability that the game ball is accepted into the specific area is about “1/10”. Drive control of the rotary sorter 294 is performed. On the other hand, for the short-time state that is controlled when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the special game state is finished, the number of times (multiple times the average number of times required for the game ball to be received in the specific area ( In this embodiment, “99 times.” In relation to the jackpot probability, which will be described later, it is preferable to reduce the number of bonuses to be less than the average number of times required for winning the jackpot). . In this sense, the second special symbol start opening 82 is made so that when a winning is made to the start opening 82, the small bonus is won, and the lottery for the special symbol (second special symbol) is also performed. By doing so, it can be said that the starting port has a function of reducing the number of continuations of the short-time state.

  According to such a control mode in the short time state, the game ball is only hit to the right game area 37a side, and the game ball is received in the specific area while being controlled in the short time state, and the special ball It is almost determined that the gaming state will occur again. The short-time state continues as long as the predetermined condition is satisfied after the special game state continuously generated in this way. That is, in this case, the player keeps hitting the game ball to the right game area 37a side, so that the state where the possession is difficult to decrease (normal lottery) and the special game state is likely to occur (probability per bonus game) It is possible to continue to enjoy the game under the probability of acceptance into a specific area.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 that concentrates the excitement of the game in such a short time state,
(A) How early can the transition from the normal gaming state to the time-saving state be made?
(B) How long can the short-time state continue?
These two points are important for improving the entertainment interest of the game.

  However, as is well known, these (A) and (B) must be set so as to conflict with each other in view of the so-called payout rate. For example, if the transition probability to the short-time state in the normal gaming state is set high, the continuation rate of the short-time state in the second special lottery must be lowered, and the short-time state in the second special lottery If the continuation rate of the game is increased, the transition probability to the short time state when in the normal gaming state has to be set low.

  Therefore, the player has to enjoy a game provided under such circumstances, that is, a game in which either (A) or (B) is sacrificed. Usually, the probability of entry into the short-time state is severe by increasing the continuation rate of the short-time state in the second special lottery at the expense of (b), but this is high once controlled to the short-time state. The gameability that continues with probability is realized, thereby suppressing the decline in the entertainment interest of the game.

  However, in such a game, since the first special lottery is performed 800 times on average, the transition to the short time state is finally controlled, and it becomes extremely difficult to enter the short time state. Only a few players were able to enjoy it. In this regard, the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment is capable of realizing a gameability that allows the game to be played mainly in the short-time state, at the expense of one of (A) and (B).

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the following specifications are set.
・ First special lottery jackpot winning probability: 1/100 (regardless of gaming state)
Number of rounds in the special gaming state due to the jackpot winning: 2 rounds (an operation mode in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the lower big winning opening 83 (only a small amount of balls that do not match the winning probability of the jackpot can be obtained) The attacker device 98 opens and closes for 2 rounds in a non-operating mode (including the total open time of multiple rounds of about 6 seconds))
Short-time probability after jackpot game: 75% (It is desirable that the probability is more than “50%”, which is easily shifted to a short-time state)

・ The second special lottery jackpot winning probability: 1/100 (regardless of game state)
Number of rounds in the special gaming state due to the jackpot winning: 2 rounds (an operation mode in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the lower big winning opening 83 (only a small amount of balls that do not match the winning probability of the jackpot can be obtained) The attacker device 98 opens and closes for 2 rounds in a non-operating mode (including the total open time of multiple rounds of about 6 seconds))
Number of rounds in special gaming state due to game balls received in specific area: 16 rounds Short-time probability after jackpot game: 35% (probability lower than short-term probability on first special lottery side)

  According to such specifications, in the special game state corresponding to the winning of the big hit, the payout of the game ball is suppressed as much as possible by making it difficult to enter the game ball into the lower side big winning opening 83. I am doing so. In other words, in this case, it is possible to expect an increase in the number of possessed balls only when the game ball is controlled to the short state when the game ball is acceptable in the specific area. In particular, in this embodiment, the short-time probability after the jackpot game on the second special lottery side is set to less than “50%” so that the short-time state is difficult to continue.

  As a result, it is possible to set a high win probability and a short-time probability after a big win game on the first special lottery side, so that it is possible to shift from a normal gaming state to a short-time state at an early stage. become able to.

  However, in the above-mentioned specifications in which the time-saving state is difficult to continue, even if the time-saving state is entered at an early stage, the normal gaming state is immediately controlled again. Therefore, as described above, in this embodiment, prior to the small hitting-item operating process (step S500) in which an opportunity to execute an accessory game advantageous to the player is given, the second special symbol starting port 82 is entered. As the second symbol determination random number (winning type determination random number) acquired by entering the game ball, the second special symbol display unit 332 is used to determine the stop display mode of the second special symbol. Two random numbers are acquired: a design random number and a concealed random number that is not used for the determination. Then, on the basis of the second symbol determining random number obtained in this way, a bonus per bonus that is advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the game ball is received in the specific area 344 in the bonus game. The determination process for the content of the bonus per bonus item is performed (game privilege processing execution means).

  That is, first, in the process of step S263 (see FIG. 19), the second special symbol display unit 332 of the second symbol determining random number is used to determine the stop display mode of the second special symbol. Based on only the concealed random number that does not occur, it is determined in advance whether or not a predetermined condition for controlling to the short-time state is satisfied. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the concealed random number transferred to an appropriate processing area matches a predetermined time-short value stored in the second symbol determination table.

  As a result, when the value of the concealed random number coincides with the predetermined time-short value, as a process of step S264 (see FIG. 19), the jackpot gaming state is generated and the predetermined period after the jackpot gaming state is shortened. Control to the state is determined as a bonus per bonus given on the condition that a game ball is received in the specific area 344 in the bonus game. On the other hand, when the value of the concealment random number does not coincide with the predetermined time-short value, generating the jackpot gaming state as the processing of step S266 (see FIG. 19) is the specific area 344 in the above-mentioned accessory game. It is determined as a bonus per bonus given on condition that a game ball is accepted.

  According to such a configuration, a short time state (specific game state) advantageous to the player can be generated as one of the bonuses per bonus item, and in this short time state, the second special symbol start port 82 is used. The drive control related to the operation of the movable member 81 is performed so that the probability of entering the game ball into the is increased. As a result, it is possible to play a game so that an opportunity to execute an accessory game that is advantageous to the player can be given a plurality of times when the probability of entering the game ball into the second special symbol start port 82 is set high. The gaming state (short time state) is realized (multiple chance game execution means).

  Furthermore, in the process of determining the content of the bonus per bonus item, the execution of a bonus game that is advantageous to the player when the probability of entering the game ball into the second special symbol starting port 82 is set high. Regarding the determination of whether or not to generate a gaming state (short-time state) that allows a game to be given multiple times, the second special symbol display of the symbol random number and concealed random number This is based on only the concealed random number that is not used for determining the stop display mode of the second special symbol in the device 332 (FIG. 19: step S263). Thereby, the result of the determination process about the content of the bonus per bonus item does not appear in the symbol mode (stop symbol mode) related to the stop display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 332. This is hidden (game concealment means).

  In other words, in this case, prior to giving an opportunity to execute an accessory game that is advantageous to the player, the above-mentioned short-time state (the first time is set on condition that the game ball is received in the specific area 344 in the accessory game. (2) a game state in which a game can be made so that an opportunity to execute an accessory game advantageous to the above-mentioned player can be given multiple times with a high probability of entering the game ball into the special symbol starting port 82 A decision is made as to whether or not to do so. However, since this determination is made based on the concealed random number that is not used for determination of the stop display mode of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 332, the second special symbol indicator 332 In the symbol mode (stop symbol mode) related to the symbol stop display, the result situation of the determination process for the content of the bonus per bonus item is not shown and is hidden.

  Therefore, no matter what player sees the stop display mode of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 332 when the opportunity for the accessory game is given, the player can see the above in the bonus game. For the above-mentioned player, the content of the bonus per bonus given when a game ball enters the specific area 344, in particular, the probability of the game ball entering the second special symbol starting port 82 is set high. It becomes impossible to grasp whether or not it is controlled to the above-mentioned short-time state where the game can be performed so that an advantageous opportunity to execute an accessory game can be given a plurality of times.

  However, when the probability of entering the game ball into the second special symbol start port 82 is set to be high, the game ball has been received in the specific area 344 in the above-mentioned accessory game. Even in such a case, if it has been determined that the short time state is not to be generated (step S267), the execution of the relevant game is avoided (FIG. 22: “NO” in the process of step S511). It is more advantageous for the player to wait for a more advantageous game (a game where an execution opportunity is given after a decision to generate a short-time state) is executed.

  In this regard, in the above-described configuration, when it is determined that the bonus per bonus item is not granted (step S267), the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a) receives the determination information related to the determination result. ) To a sub integrated board 763 (sub integrated MPU 763a) provided separately (step S323). And only on the sub-integrated board 763 side, from the previous stage where it is shown that the small special (per combination release) is won by the stop display mode of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 332 (From the previous stage of step S418), the various random numbers are set so that the player can recognize that the execution of the accessory game given in accordance with the winning of the small win should be avoided. It is made feasible to output information as a game bonus for random number games that proceed according to the game.

  That is, in this case, the sub-integrated board 763 indicates that an accessory game that is disadvantageous to the player (an accessory game in which a bonus per bonus item is not granted) is being concealed by the main control board 765. It is possible to appropriately expose the game benefits of the random number game as described above, so that the player avoids the execution of the relevant game and is given a more advantageous game (a bonus per bonus due to a short time state). To be executed) with the probability that the game ball enters the second special symbol start port 82 is set high. That is, it is possible to continue to selectively avoid the execution of the accessory game in which the short-time state does not occur when the probability of entering the game ball into the second special symbol start port 82 is set high (the machine lottery). Even if the internal area of the device is released, the game ball does not enter the open internal area), and the game is waiting for a chance to be given an opportunity to execute the accessory game in which the above-mentioned short-time state is generated. Will be able to execute. In this sense, a part of the gaming privilege grant function as the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a) (the above short time state is set with a high probability of entering the game ball into the second special symbol start port 82). The sub-integrated board 763 (sub-integrated MPU 763a) provided separately from the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a) is a game privilege that allows the player to continue to selectively avoid the execution of the accessory game that does not occur. Thus, such a gaming privilege is given to the player by the control by the sub-integrated board 763.

  Further, the sub-integrated board 763 (sub-integrated MPU 763a) is, for example, an object that is disadvantageous to the player without being affected by a control result performed based on random numbers in the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a). An exposure mode that reveals that a game is being performed while being concealed by the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a), and an object game that is disadvantageous to the player is concealed by the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a). It is also possible to perform control so as to appropriately switch the mode control between the secret mode that does not reveal what is being performed. As a result, the random number game (steps S200 to S700) proceeding in the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a) based on the random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second special symbol starting port 82. Etc.) can be greatly influenced by the sub-integrated board 763 (sub-integrated MPU 763a) provided outside thereof, and a novel game that has never been achieved can be realized. . Furthermore, a game value is given to the effect in the effect display device 115 by the sub-integrated board 763 (sub-integrated MPU 763a), so that the display effect in the effect display device 115 suppresses a decrease in game entertainment. become.

  It is to be noted that such a game privilege (a game game in which the above-mentioned short-time state does not occur with the high probability of entering the game ball into the second special symbol starting port 82 is set by the sub integrated board 763 (sub integrated MPU 763a). When a game privilege is granted that allows the player to continue to avoid execution selectively, the player, for example, avoids the execution of the relevant game every time an opportunity to execute the game is given. It is confirmed whether or not information indicating that the game state is to be played has been output. When the information output is performed, the second special symbol start port is stopped by stopping the launch of the game ball into the game area 37 so that the game ball does not enter the internal area of the machine lottery device. It is possible to play a game (avoidance game) so that the execution of an accessory game in which the above-mentioned short-time state does not occur can be continuously avoided while the probability of entering a game ball into 82 is set high.

  Then, by continuing such avoidance games in the short-time state, a game that waits for a chance to be given an opportunity to execute the accessory game in which the short-time state is generated can be realized, and the chance has come. When this happens, the game ball is continuously launched into the game area 37 so that the game ball enters the internal area of the machine lottery apparatus and the object game is played. Accordingly, when a game ball is received in the specific area 344 in the game, the possibility of being controlled to the above-mentioned time-short state (as a probability of being controlled to the time-short state) is set as the main control board 765 (main control It is possible to increase the theoretical value set on the MPU 765a) side.

  And as above-mentioned, in this embodiment, about the result of the determination process about the content per said privilege, in the symbol aspect concerning the stop display of the said 2nd special symbol in the 2nd special symbol display 332 Is not displayed (FIG. 21: step S418), but it is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 as a short-time command. Therefore, in the sub-integrated board 763, when the jackpot game (special game) is performed, the effect display device 115 is configured so that the player can recognize the expectation level that is controlled to the short-time state after the game. Can be suggested in advance by the effect image displayed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not the time-short state is controlled based only on the concealed random number of the design random number and the concealed random number (FIG. 19: Step S263), the sub-integrated board In 763, it is possible to freely suggest the degree of expectation of the short-time state ignoring the relationship with the symbol stop mode determined by the symbol random number. In the sub-integrated board 763 according to this embodiment, the second special lottery is immediately performed (four LEDs 88 functioning as the second special symbol display 332 are changing (before the change is stopped)). In the above-described effect display device 115, the expectation degree to be controlled to the short time state after the big hit game is suggested. As described above, since the degree of expectation is suggested immediately after the second special lottery is performed (for example, at the start of the fluctuation of the LED 88), the player stops the fluctuation of the LED 88 and the fluctuation of the LED 88. It is possible to sufficiently determine whether or not the game ball should enter the internal region of the mechanical lottery apparatus for a long time corresponding to the addition time with the interval from when the movable piece 142 is driven to when the drive control is performed. become.

In addition, regarding the degree of expectation controlled to the short-time state suggested by the sub-integrated board 763 (sub-integrated MPU 763a),
A first display mode that is determined to be controlled to the time reduction state (controlled to the time reduction state with a probability of 100%).
A second display mode that is suggested to be higher than the short-time probability on the first special lottery side (controlled to the short-time state with a probability of 80%).
A third display mode that is suggested to be easily controlled to the time reduction state (controlled to the time reduction state with a predetermined probability exceeding 50%).
A fourth display mode that suggests that it is difficult to control in the time-saving state (controlled in the time-saving state with a predetermined probability of less than 35%).
A fifth display mode that is determined not to be controlled in the time-saving state (controlled to the time-saving state with a probability of 0%).
Any one of a plurality of expression modes such as and so on is displayed in advance on the effect display device 115 immediately after the second special lottery is performed. In this embodiment, for the first to fifth display modes, the colors of the background images displayed on the effect display device 115 (the first display mode is white, the second display mode is gold, The display mode 3 is red, the fourth display mode is blue, and the fifth display mode is black).

  Here, the degree of expectation (reliability) is determined to be controlled to the above-mentioned time-saving state when a specific expression mode appears on the effect display device 115 (the process of step S263 is performed). This represents the degree to which you can expect the As a degree of expectation for a specific expression mode, for example, when it is determined to be controlled in a time-saving state, a ratio (execution ratio at the time-determination time determination) for executing a display effect in which the specific expression mode appears, It is possible to set by a ratio (execution ratio at the time non-determination time execution) of executing a display effect in which a specific expression mode appears when it is not determined to be controlled. The higher the value, the higher the degree of expectation, and the smaller the value, the lower the degree of expectation.

  Among such representation modes, in particular, the fourth display mode and the fifth display mode, for example, are given a chance to execute a special game of 16 rounds with the largest number of paying out game balls (per bonus game). The situation where the short-time state continues (even if it is a situation in which an accessory game advantageous to the player can be executed) continues (99 special lotteries have been performed since the time-short state was controlled) It is a waiver effect that functions as if the player is encouraged to miss this opportunity.

  That is, when the fourth display mode or the fifth display mode appears on the effect display device 115, if a game ball enters the internal region of the mechanical lottery device and enters the specific region, The time reduction state is repeated only with a probability lower than the time reduction probability originally set in the second special lottery (the probability that a predetermined condition is satisfied, which is 35% in this embodiment). As a result, the player can recognize that the same opportunity should be missed because a disadvantage occurs for the player.

  From another point of view, since it is controlled to a short time state with a predetermined probability of less than 50%, a game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus and enters the specific area. Then, after being controlled to the special game state of 16 rounds, it is often controlled to the normal game state. In this sense, it can be said that the same chance should be missed.

  Therefore, the player stops the operation of the operation handle 32 so that the game ball does not enter the internal area of the mechanical lottery device at the time of the opening of the character. Then, the control period in the short time state (99 remaining times) is reduced by one time, for example, remaining 98 times, but the short time state is always maintained, and a game ball is placed in the internal area of the mechanical lottery device. By not entering, the second special lottery ends. If the operation handle 32 is operated again and the game ball is placed in the right game area 37a while the time-short state is maintained in this way, a new game ball can be easily introduced into the second special symbol start port 82. Enter the ball. Then, in the second special lottery corresponding to this new entry, the winning per winning combination is won with a very high probability, and the expectation to be controlled in the short-time state is newly set according to this new winning. Will be suggested in advance.

  According to such a configuration, as long as the fourth display mode and the fifth display mode are displayed on the effect display device 115, the special game is triggered by the second special lottery while maintaining the short-time state. Continue playing the game so as to avoid the state being executed, and wait for a chance to be given an opportunity to execute a highly anticipated role game that is controlled to a short time state such as the first to third display modes, for example The game can be executed. Only when one of the first to third display modes appears as a result of performing the second special lottery a plurality of times while maintaining the short-time state in this way, the game is displayed in the internal area of the mechanical lottery device. If a game that causes a ball to enter is performed, the probability that the time reduction probability (35%) originally set in the second special lottery is exceeded (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is likely to be continued 50). It is possible to play so that the short-time state is repeated with a probability exceeding (%).

  In addition, if any of the first and second display modes appears on the effect display device 115, a game in which a game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery device is performed. It is possible to play a game so that the time-short state is repeated with a probability exceeding the above-mentioned high time-shortage probability (75%) set in the first special lottery.

  Still further, if a game is performed such that a game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery device only when the first display mode appears, it is possible to play so that the short-time state is always repeated. It becomes possible. However, in the pachinko machine 1 that enables such a game, the upper limit number (limit) that can continue the short-time state is set in advance from the relationship with the payout rate, and this upper limit number is reached. Sometimes it is desirable to perform game control that always controls the game state.

  It is up to the player to not aim for the occurrence of a special gaming state until the first display mode appears, or to compromise on the occurrence of the special gaming state when the third display mode appears. Therefore, the continuation rate of the substantial short-time state changes depending on the selection of the game technique by the player. Also, there is a relationship with the control period of the short-time state, and the first display mode and the second display mode appear when it is in a relatively early stage (for example, the stage with the remaining 50 times or more) after being controlled in the short-time state. The game ball is not allowed to enter the internal area of the machine lottery device only when the time is reached. However, if the game ball is in a relatively slow stage (for example, less than 50 times remaining) after being controlled to the short-time state, the third Even when a display mode appears, it is possible to play with various strategies, such as making a game ball enter the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus with compromise.

  In this sense, the probability that the first display mode appears is higher after the predetermined number of special lotteries are performed than when the predetermined number of special lotteries are performed after being controlled in the short-time state. In addition, it is desirable to perform control related to the suggestion of the expectation. In this way, if the probability of appearance of a specific display mode is changed within the control period of the short-time state, the player has a high probability of appearing the first display mode even if the remaining number of times of the short-time state is reduced. Waiting for a zone (control period) is also one of the strategies (aim for one shot). However, in this case, there is a possibility that the time reduction state ends without the first display mode appearing, or even if the first display mode appears, the game time is not accepted in the specific area and the time reduction state ends. There is a disadvantage that becomes higher.

  On the other hand, since the jackpot probability is set to “1/100”, the average number of times until the jackpot is won is longer than the control period (99 times) in the short-time state. However, the more a player can miss the chance (execution of an accessory game) that a 16-round special game with the largest number of paying out game balls can be executed intentionally, and the shorter the short-time state continues, the second special in that short-time state. There is also a high possibility that the jackpot will be won in the lottery. In this case, two rounds with the least number of game balls to be paid out (rounds smaller than the number of rounds when passing through the game) are not given to the player at all. Number) of special games will be executed. In addition, after the completion of the special game state of these two rounds, the game state is controlled with a high probability.

  Therefore, as a player, there are enough benefits just to execute the 16-round special gaming state with the largest number of paying out game balls, so there will be resistance to continuing to miss this opportunity, Based on the number of game balls to be paid out in special games, the continuation probability of short-time states, the winning probability of jackpots, etc., decide on a strategy on how and at what stage you want to aim for the occurrence of special game states It will be. In this sense, the jackpot according to this embodiment set in the second special lottery so that the jackpot probability is “1/100” is set so that the short-time state can be freely repeated many times. It has a function of moderately suppressing the possibility of playing games, and functions as a means that can suppress the loss of gambling.

  In summary, in the second special lottery, the probability of winning a winning combination is the highest (higher than jackpot or pure loss), and the drive control of the movable piece 142 is almost performed. . Normally, the game ball is allowed to enter the internal area of the mechanical lottery device that can be entered by the drive control of the movable piece 142. However, if such a game is simply performed, the time-shortening state has a probability of “35%”. Will end.

  However, since the player is able to recognize the expectation level controlled in the short-time state, it is possible to play the game so as to avoid the occurrence of a special game state when the expectation level is low. Thus, it becomes possible to play the game by changing the short time probability set in the second special lottery to a substantially high probability.

  Also, in the short time state according to this embodiment, as described above, since the game is centered on the game starting from the release of an accessory, there is a hold on the first special lottery side. In some cases it is desirable to digest them with very short fluctuation times. On the other hand, the fluctuation time (average time) on the second special lottery side is set longer than the fluctuation time (average time) on the first special lottery side, and the expectation of short time is given to the player. It is desirable to ensure time for suggestion in advance.

  In this embodiment, the position at which the movable piece 142 is provided (the position at which the game ball enters when the winning feature is released) is provided between the right game area 37a and the left game area 37b. Yes. That is, in this case, the game ball does not enter the internal region of the mechanical lottery device only by hitting the game ball in the right game region 37a. As described above, since the operation of the operation handle 32 for allowing the game ball to enter the internal region of the mechanical lottery apparatus is required, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the short-time state is low (for example, the normal game state is controlled). Even if the player keeps hitting the game ball by mistake in spite of the fifth display mode), the game ball is accepted into the specific area 344 and the game ball is hardly paid out. It is naturally avoided that the game state is controlled to the normal game state after passing through the game state.

  In this embodiment, “7, 77, 177, 277, 377, 477” is registered as a predetermined jackpot value in the first special determination table used in the first special lottery. Other values are set as pure loss. Therefore, a value for a predetermined accessory game is not registered in the first special determination table. In contrast, in the second special determination table used in the second special lottery, “77, 177, 277, 377, 477, 577” is registered as a predetermined jackpot value, and other values Is set as the value of lose. However, only “444” is a pure lose among these lose values, and other values are registered as values for a predetermined bonus game.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability of jackpot is set to “1/100”. However, it is desirable to set the winning probability in relation to the control period in the short-time state. . For example, if you play a game in the short-running state to the end (digest 99 special lotteries), once every 3 times (with a probability of more than 1/3) the jackpot will be won in the stage before the short-running state ends It is desirable to set the winning probability to end. In this way, if you always play a game waiting for a chance until the end, you will win a jackpot when the average game state (short time state) that is advantageous to the player lasts about twice on average. Become. That is, in this case, when a specific gaming state (short-time state) advantageous to the player continues about twice, it is controlled to a normal gaming state with a high probability, which is similar to a conventional gaming machine having a probability variation function. It becomes a certain level of recreation. For this reason, it is possible to apply a moderate game pressure to the player so as to play an accessory game from a certain early stage in order to improve such extended play and aim for higher height.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine (pachinko machine) according to the present invention will be described.

  The pachinko machine of the second embodiment is basically the same as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. However, when a game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus, the control mode for the drive control of the rotary sorter 294 to which the game ball is supplied is different.

  That is, the rotary distribution device 294 has a reference rotation angle (reference position) shown in FIG. 23A, and when the drive control of the movable piece 142 is not performed, the reference rotation angle is used. It has stopped. When the drive control of the movable piece 142 is performed, the movable piece 142 is rotated by one turn clockwise from the reference rotation angle. It should be noted that the rotary sorter 294 according to this embodiment makes a round for a time of just over 2 seconds. Further, the reference rotation angle according to this embodiment is more specifically, as shown in FIG. 23A, the flow path 343 leading to the specific region is not connected to the internal flow path 340. In addition, the flow path 344 that leads to the general area when the rotary sorter 294 rotates (operates) is the position where the flow path 344 is connected to the internal flow path 340 first.

  In such a configuration, when the drive control of the movable piece 142 is performed when the rotary sorter 294 is at the reference rotation angle, the rotary sorter 294 first moves with respect to the internal flow path 340. Thus, the operation of connecting the flow-down path 344 leading to the general region is started (first half operation). In this first half operation, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the first time of the rotary sorting device 294 is from the time when the movable piece 142 is driven until the first time t1 elapses. The outer peripheral wall 294 a is positioned with respect to the internal flow path 340. Then, after the first time t1 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 23B, the flow path 344 leading to the general region is positioned with respect to the internal flow path 340. As a result, the game balls that have entered the internal region of the mechanical lottery device from when the movable piece 142 is driven to when the first time t1 elapses are the first of the rotary sorter 294. It stops at the internal flow path 340 in contact with the outer peripheral wall 294a. Then, when the flow path 344 leading to the general area and the internal flow path 340 are connected at the first time t1, the game ball stopped in the internal flow path 340 is moved to the flow path 344. To be accepted into the general area.

  However, when one second has elapsed since the drive control of the movable piece 142, the connection between the flow-down path 344 and the internal flow-down path 340 is released. Accordingly, the rotary sorter 294 then starts an operation in which the flow path 343 leading to the specific area is connected to the internal flow path 340 (second half operation). Even in this latter half operation, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the second outer peripheral wall 294b of the rotary sorter 294 is used until the second time t2 elapses after the latter half operation is started. Is positioned relative to the internal flow path 340. Then, after the second time t2 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 23C, the flow path 343 that leads to the specific area is positioned with respect to the internal flow path 340. As a result, the game balls that have entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery device after the second time t2 has elapsed since the latter half of the operation has started are transferred to the second outer peripheral wall 294b of the rotary sorter 294 Is stopped at the internal flow path 340. Then, at the second time t2, when the flow down path 343 leading to the specific area and the internal flow down path 340 are connected, the game ball stopped in the internal flow down path 340 is moved to the flow down path 343. To be accepted into a specific area. In addition, after this latter half operation | movement is performed, the rotary sorter 294 stops when it rotates to the reference | standard rotation angle shown by Fig.23 (a).

  And with respect to such a rotational movement mode by the rotary sorter 294, in the drive control of the movable piece 142 performed in the second special lottery, the game ball enters the internal area of the mechanical lottery device. The opening time at which the image can be received is 0.5 seconds with a probability of “49/100”, and 1.8 seconds with a higher probability (probability of “51/100”).

  That is, in the bonus release according to the second embodiment, a short win associated with an open period of 0.5 seconds and a long win associated with an open period of 1.8 seconds are selected. As for the above-mentioned winning combination when a game ball is received at the second special symbol starting port 82, the per-short per-share distribution rate is “49/100”, the long By setting the winning hit distribution rate to “51/100”, the above-described drive control mode is realized.

  In such a drive control mode, in combination with the rotation mode by the rotary sorter 294, a game that has entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery device in response to the winning of the short hit (open 0.5 second) After the ball is stopped on the internal flow path 340, the sphere is received in the general area when the first time t1 elapses. On the other hand, a game ball that has entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus in response to the winning of the long game (1.8 seconds open) is accepted in the specific area depending on the entry timing. That is, game balls that have entered during the period in which the first half operation is performed are accepted into the general area, but game balls that have entered during the period in which the second half operation is being performed (specific timing) are accepted into the specific area. It is done.

  As a result, for example, the probability that game balls that have entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery device will be distributed to the specific area despite the appearance of the first display mode that is determined to be controlled in the short-time state is “ It will be possible to create a case where it becomes “0%”. On the other hand, for example, when the first display mode that is determined to be controlled in the short-time state appears, the probability that the game balls that have entered the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus are distributed to the specific area is almost “ Since “100%” can also be created, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game based on the relationship between the expectation effect and the role probability.

  In addition, according to the rotary sorter 294 of the second embodiment, even if the game ball enters the internal area at an early stage where the first half operation is performed, the game ball is received in the specific area. It becomes impossible. Therefore, in spite of the low degree of expectation to be controlled in the short-time state (for example, the fifth display mode in which it is determined that the normal game state is controlled), the game ball is erroneously entered into the internal area Even if it stops, if it notices at an early stage and stops launching the game ball, the game ball cannot be accepted in the specific area. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a game ball is received in a specific area and is controlled to a normal game state after passing through a special game state in which game balls are hardly paid out (safety against misfires). function).

  However, in such a game ball distribution mode by the rotary distribution device 294, the auxiliary game corresponding to the corresponding selection is made when the short win corresponding to the release period of 0.5 seconds is won. Then, it is determined that the game balls cannot be distributed to the specific area. Therefore, the player does not even try to enter the game ball into the internal area opened by the drive control of the movable piece 142, and the interest of the game is inevitably lowered.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the rotary sorter 294 is configured so that the machine piece 294 is moved within one operation period of the movable piece 142 (0.5 seconds for short hits and 1.8 seconds for long hits). When two or more game balls enter the internal area of the lottery apparatus, at least one of the game balls is always distributed to the specific area. That is, the internal flow path 340 according to this embodiment can stop a maximum of two game balls, and the third and subsequent game balls are not shown without being supplied to the rotary sorter 294. It is structured to discharge from the outlet. Then, the downflow path 344 leading to the general area is a period during which the downflow path 344 leading to the general area and the internal downflow path 340 are connected (period from the first time t1 to 1 second). It is configured so that only one game ball can be distributed inside. As a result, when two game balls enter the internal area of the mechanical lottery device within the open period of 0.5 seconds when the short win is won, one of the game balls leads to the general area. The flow is distributed to the flow path 344, and the other game ball is distributed to the flow path 343 that leads to the specific area. Therefore, even if the short win is won, it is possible to have an expectation for granting a privilege, and as a result, a decrease in the interest of the game is suppressed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when two or more game balls enter the internal area of the mechanical lottery apparatus, at least one of the game balls is necessarily distributed to the specific area. The expected opening time at which the game ball can enter the internal area of the machine lottery device when the winning combination is won in response to the game ball being received at the special symbol start opening 82 of the machine. It is set to less than “(T / N) × 2” seconds (a time in which two game balls are not shot for calculation under the condition that N game balls are shot for T seconds).

  That is, as described above, in the second embodiment, when two or more game balls enter the internal region of the mechanical lottery device within one operation period of the movable piece 142, at least one of the game balls By assigning one to the above specific area, you can have the expectation of giving a privilege even in the case of a short hit, but if this expectation is made too high, it will be differentiated from the case of a long win Cannot be achieved, and the purpose of providing a short hit is lost. In this respect, in the second embodiment, when the short win is won, the drive control of the movable piece 142 is performed only for a time during which two game balls are not entered into the internal area of the mechanical lottery device. I did it. As a result, the game can be continued to such an extent that it can be expected to some extent even with a short win, while setting the expectation level when the long win is won as described above.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

-About the expectation degree controlled to a time-short state, it was made to suggest beforehand in the 1st-5th display mode, and this enabled the game which waits for a chance. However, in this case, the time until the next special game is played becomes longer as much as waiting for the chance, and there is a concern that the game interest will be lowered due to the dull game continuing. Therefore, the first predetermined display period among the first to fifth display modes is the first predetermined period (a period until a predetermined number (for example, five times) special lottery is performed) after being controlled to the short-time state. It is desirable to display only one of the fifth display mode and the fifth display mode. That is, in this case, if the first display mode is displayed for the first predetermined period, the next special game is executed at an extremely early stage by performing the accessory game at this time. Will be able to. However, with regard to the first predetermined period, the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special lottery, which is less than the average number of times required for the game balls to be received in the specific area in the game It is desirable to set the period less than the average number of times required for the judgment. As a result, the number of times of playing a game waiting for the above-mentioned chance is increased, and the purpose of the gaming machine is suitably secured.

-Moreover, about the expectation degree controlled to a time-short state, it is not controlled to the time-short state with the 1st display mode (it is controlled to a time-short state with a probability of 100%) determined to be controlled to a time-short state. It may be suggested in advance only in one of the fifth display modes (which are controlled to the short time state with a probability of 100%). In other words, in this case, a role in which the expected degree (probability) that the short time state (specific game state) is generated with the winning probability of the game ball to the second special symbol start opening 82 set high is “0%”. It is possible to continue to selectively avoid the execution of physical games, and to execute a game waiting for a chance to be given an opportunity to execute an accessory game with an expectation (probability) of “100%” that the short time state is generated. Become. Therefore, it becomes possible to realize a smart game that is free for the player.

The rotary sorter 294 according to the second embodiment is configured such that when two or more game balls enter the internal area within one operation period of the movable piece 142, the specific timing (the second half When any of the conditions of entering at any timing within the period during which the action is performed is satisfied, the entered game balls are distributed to the specific area. However, the entered game balls may be distributed to the specific area only when two or more game balls enter the internal area within one operation period of the movable piece 142. Conversely, the game balls that have entered may be distributed to the specific area only when the player has entered at the specific timing (any timing within the period during which the second half operation is performed).

-A plurality of general regions may be formed.

In the second embodiment, the maximum number of game balls stopped on the internal flow path 340 may not be two, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the maximum number of game balls stopped on the internal flow path 340 may be one. That is, in this case, the game balls entered during the execution period of the first half operation are distributed to the general area or from the internal area through the discharge port (not shown) without being supplied to the rotary sorter 294. Will be discharged.

  -When the drive control of the movable piece 142 is performed may be when the winning of an object is won in the special lottery, or when the drive control of the movable piece 142 is actually started. It may be.

  The rotational speed of the rotary sorter 294 according to the second embodiment is not necessarily one round at a constant speed. Further, the rotary sorter 294 may rotate one or more times or may not rotate for one week. In short, the rotary sorter 294 only needs to have a reference rotation angle and always perform the same operation from when the movable piece 142 is driven.

  The lottery mechanism that distributes game balls in the mechanical lottery device does not necessarily operate by rotation, and may distribute game balls by moving like a seesaw, for example.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 1a Prepaid card unit 2 Outer frame 3 Main body frame 4 Front frame 5 Game board 5a Game board 6 Lower receiving plate 7 Hinge mechanism 11 Front frame body 12 Game board mounting frame 13 Mechanism mounting body 14 Outer frame side hinge tool 15 Main body Frame side hinge 16 Speaker box portion 17 Speaker mounting plate 18 Speaker 19 Launch rail 21 Compound rolling distribution device 22 First rolling region 23 Second rolling region 24 Specific outlet 25 Normal outlet 30 Lower front plate 31 Lower plate 32 Operation handle 33 Ashtray 34 Ball discharge lever 36 Hinge mechanism 37 Game area 38 Open window 39 Window frame 40 Partition plate 41 Outer wall 42 Stage left margin 43 Right canopy 44 Warp outlet 45 Entrance path 46 Lamp drive substrate 50 Transparent plate 51 Upper plate 52 Side decoration device 53 Acoustic decoration device 54 Side decoration body 55 Lens 56 Transparent cover body 57 Speaker 58 -Cover 63 Warp inlet 70 Locking device 71 Closing tool 72 Body frame locking hook 73 Closing tool 74 Door locking hook 75 Cylinder lock 76 Outer rail 77 Inner rail 78 Guide rail 79 Front component member 81 Ordinary electric accessory 82 Second special design Start opening 83 Lower side prize opening 84 LED
85 LED
86 LED
87 LED
88 LED
89 Normal symbol start port 90 Ball out port 91 Center accessory 96 First special symbol start port 98 Attacker device 99 Opening / closing member 101 Count switch 102 Rotation angle switch 107 Full switch 108 Distributing relay board 115 Production display device 117 Control board box 118 Box mounting base 124 Opening part 130 Control board box 132 Control board box 133 Tank mounting part 134 Rail mounting part 135 Dispensing apparatus mounting part 136 Ball tank 137 Bottom plate part 138 Release port 139 Rail component member 141 Grand prize opening 142 Moving piece 143 Top cover 144 Receiving part 145 Middle frame 147 Game ball detecting means 148 Solenoid support part 150 Tank rail 151 Front wall part 152 Rear wall part 155 Rail shelf 156 Rectifier 157 Shaft 158 Rail receiving part 161 Solenoid 162 Plunger 163 Link arm 164 Link shaft 170 Ball delivery device 172 Delivery motor 173 Opening portion 192 Launch motor 193 Mounting substrate 194 Launch device 195 Power supply board 196 Power supply board box 198 Control board box 210 Cover 210 Rear cover body 211 Cover hinge mechanism 212 Rear wall 213 Peripheral wall portion 213a Wall portion 213b Wall portion 213c Upper wall portion 230 Heat radiation hole 231 Heat radiation hole 232 Heat radiation hole 233 Heat radiation hole 235 Sealing portion 237 Code holder 238 Power distribution board 239 Board connector 252 Interface board 253 Lower plate ball derivative 254 Board box 294 Rotary sorter 294
313 Discharge sensor 316 Gate sensor 317 First start opening sensor 318 Second start opening sensor 319 Count sensor 322 Special reservation ball lamp 323 Normal reservation ball lamp 329 V winning sensor 330 Winning mouth sensor 331 First special symbol display 332 Second Special symbol display 333 Normal symbol display 334 Normal actor drive mechanism 335 Large winning opening opening / closing mechanism 336 Sorting device drive mechanism 339 Attacker drive mechanism 340 Internal flow path 343 Flow path 344 leading to a specific area Flow path leading to a normal area Downstream path 371 External terminal board 372 Launch control board 394 Decoration lamp 395 Production lamp 396 Prize ball lamp 397 Gradation lamp 758 Liquid crystal control board 758a Liquid crystal control MPU
758b LCD control ROM
758c VDP
758d Image ROM
763 Sub-integrated board 763a Sub-integrated MPU
763b Sub-integrated ROM
763c Sound source IC
763d sound ROM
765 Main control board 765a Main control MPU
765b Main control I / O port 769 RAM clear switch 775 Dispensing control board 775a Dispensing control MPU
775b Payout control I / O port 775c External WDT
777 Error LED display 778 Error release switch 779 Ball removal switch 780 Main board 781 Peripheral board

Claims (3)

A game board in which game balls driven into the game area flow down,
A mechanical lottery device having a movable piece, and when the movable piece is operated, a game ball driven into the game area is allowed to enter, and a machine lottery device having a specific area capable of receiving the entered game ball;
A starter having a movable member, and when the movable member is operated, it is easy to receive a game ball driven into the game area;
Control means for controlling the progress of the game based on a random number acquired by entering the game ball into the start opening;
An external control means capable of executing control according to information from the control means,
The control means includes
As a random number acquired by entering a game ball into the start opening, a winning determination random number used for a determination process for winning is acquired, and based on the acquired winning determination random number, to the mechanical lottery device And determining whether or not the game ball is about to be released, and when it is determined that the game ball is about to be released, drive control related to the operation of the movable piece is performed. By means of the above, the player is given an opportunity to execute an accessory game that is advantageous for the player who enters the game ball into the internal region of the machine lottery device, and the player is provided with the accessory game opportunity granting means. Prior to being given an opportunity to execute an advantageous game, the winning type used for the determination process for the winning type as a random number acquired by entering the game ball into the start opening A separate determination random number is acquired, and on the basis of the acquired winning category determination random number, the privilege per bonus item provided on condition that the game ball is received in the specific area in the relevant game A game privilege process execution means for performing a determination process, and information on the winning determination random number used in the determination process for the winning is acquired from the accessory game opportunity granting means, and a determination process for the winning type Information about the winning type determination random number provided to the game privilege processing execution means, and a predetermined display after a predetermined variation time has elapsed for the display patterns of the symbols respectively associated with the acquired information Control result display means for displaying on the display section of
The gaming privilege process execution means includes:
The winning type determination random number is divided into a symbol random number used for display of the symbol by the control result display means and a concealed random number which is not used for display of the symbol by the control result display means. As a special random number acquisition means to perform, and as one of the bonuses per bonus, a specific gaming state that can be played while suppressing consumption of the ball rather than the normal gaming state is generated for a predetermined finite period, and this specific gaming state In the above, by performing drive control related to the operation of the movable member so that the probability of entering the game ball into the start port becomes high, the probability of entering the game ball into the start port is set high. A multi-chance game execution means for granting a specific game privilege that allows a game to be given a plurality of times so that an opportunity to execute an accessory game that is advantageous for the player can be given a plurality of times by the bonus game opportunity grant means; And in the determination process about the content of the bonus per bonus item, the determination as to whether or not to grant the specific gaming privilege is performed based on the concealed random number that is not provided for display of the symbol, Game concealment means for concealing the display so that the result of the determination is not shown in the display pattern of the symbol appearing on the predetermined display unit;
Outputting information about whether or not the decision to grant the specific game privilege is made by the game concealment means to an external control means provided separately from the control means,
The external control means includes
If the execution opportunity of the accessory game is given in the specific game state that can occur only for the predetermined finite period , the decision to grant the specific game privilege is given before the execution opportunity is given. game machine characterized by having a pre-performed the Hare-schematic game implementation means against Ru strategic game effects shown is expectation that have been made by the player concealment means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine further comprising a lamp device that performs a predetermined light emission effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine further comprising a speaker device that performs a predetermined sound effect.