JP5617832B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine in which a game ball launched from a launching device flows down in a game area.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there are three start openings arranged at different positions in the game area and different in difficulty of entering the game balls, and when the game balls enter the start opening, the game balls enter And the game ball that has entered the variable entrance is divided into either a specific area (so-called V area) or a non-specific area (so-called out-of-area) formed in the variable entrance. There has been proposed one that includes a sorting device and a big winning opening that allows a game ball to enter when a big hit game is performed by passing through a specific area of the game ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the distribution device distributes the game ball so that the passing rate of the specific area of the game ball increases as the start port into which the game ball enters is a start port with higher difficulty. For this reason, the player aims at a start opening where a game ball is easy to enter although the passage rate of the specific area is low, or a game ball aims at a start opening where the pass rate of the specific area is high although it is difficult to enter, It is possible to play by selecting whether the difficulty of entering a ball or the passing rate of a specific area aims at an intermediate starting point.

JP 2003-199898 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the player can select which starting port to aim for, but the number of times that the big winning opening is opened and the contents of the big hit game such as a prize ball are not changed. For this reason, after a game ball has entered one of the starting holes, the game is monotonous because it simply waits for the big hit game to start with the aim of entering the variable entrance. In some cases, it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to increase the degree of freedom of the game and improve the interest of the game by generating different types of hit games according to the player's selection.

The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine in which a game ball launched from a launching device flows through a game area and plays a game,
A starting port into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A first variable entrance ball that is configured to be able to change between a state in which a game ball flowing down a predetermined area of the game area can enter and a state in which it cannot enter, and in which a first specific area is formed. Mouth,
A game ball that flows down an area different from the predetermined area of the game area is configured to be changeable between a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which it cannot enter, and a second specific area is formed therein. 2 variable entrances,
An opening setting means for setting which of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible based on the entrance of the game ball into the start opening;
According to the setting of the opening setting means, an opening control means for controlling the opening so that either of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance can be entered.
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game when the game ball passes through either the first specific area or the second specific area;
Notification lottery means for lottery of the presence or absence of notification of the variable entrance set by the opening setting means;
Informing means for informing the variable entrance set by the opening setting means;
With
When the lottery result by the notice lottery means is informed, the notifying means informs the set variable entrance before the set variable entrance is made ready for entry. Yes,
The hit game execution means includes
When a game ball passes through the first specific area, a first hit game is executed, and when a game ball passes the second specific area, a second hit game is executed. And
As the first winning game, a winning game capable of acquiring a predetermined amount of prize balls is executed,
As the second winning game, a winning game that can acquire fewer prize balls than the first winning game is executed, and a winning game that can acquire more prize balls than the first winning game May be executed
This is the gist.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The first winning game and the second winning game are determined so that the expected value of the winning ball obtained in one winning game is substantially the same.
This is the gist.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The opening control means has a time shorter than a time required to reach the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance after the game ball is launched from the launching device. The variable entrance or the second variable entrance is made into a state in which entry is possible.
This is the gist.

In addition, the gaming machine of the reference invention disclosed for reference in this specification is:
A gaming machine that plays a game by a game ball launched from a launching device flowing down in a game area,
A starting port into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A first variable entrance ball that is configured to be able to change between a state in which a game ball flowing down a predetermined area of the game area can enter and a state in which it cannot enter, and in which a first specific area is formed. Mouth,
A game ball that flows down an area different from the predetermined area of the game area is configured to be changeable between a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which it cannot enter, and a second specific area is formed therein. 2 variable entrances,
An opening setting means for setting which one of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance is to be opened when a game ball enters the start opening;
An opening control means for controlling the opening so as to open either the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance according to the setting of the opening setting means;
A hit game executing means for executing a hit game when a game ball passes through either the first specific area or the second specific area;
With
The winning game executing means executes, as the winning game, when a game ball passes the first specific area, executes a first winning game that can obtain a prize ball, and the game ball is the second game. The gist of the invention is that the second winning game is a means for executing a second winning game capable of acquiring fewer or more winning balls than the first winning game when passing a specific area.

In the gaming machine of this reference invention, as the winning game, when the game ball passes through the first specific area formed inside the first variable entrance, the first winning ball that can win a prize ball is obtained. When a game is executed and the game ball passes through the second specific area formed inside the second variable entrance, the number of prize balls that can be obtained is less or more than the first winning game. A hit game of 2 is executed. As a result, the second winning game has a chance that more prize balls can be obtained while taking the risk that the number of winning balls is less than that of the first winning game. On the contrary, the first winning game can obtain a stable prize ball as compared with the second winning game. For this reason, the player can play a game aiming at either the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance according to the preferred prize ball mode. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the game and improve the interest of the game by generating different types of hit games according to the player's selection. The reference invention only needs to set at least one winning ball that can be acquired as the first winning game, and includes a plurality of set winning balls. Further, it is sufficient that at least two prize balls that can be acquired as the second winning game are set, and three or more prize balls may be set. For example, when the first winning game is executed, either the first prize ball (800 shots) or the second prize ball (1200 shots) can be obtained with a 50% distribution probability. When a winning game of 2 is executed, the third prize ball (0 shots), the fourth prize ball (200 shots), the fifth prize ball (1000 shots), the sixth prize ball (1800 shots) ) And 7th prize balls (2000 shots) can be obtained with a 20% distribution probability. Here, in this example, the expected value (average winning prize ball) is about the same (1000 shots) for both games, but when the first winning game is executed, the difference from the expected value. The chance that a winning game that can obtain a small prize ball is increased (the winning ball can be stably acquired), and when the second winning game is executed, the first winning game is executed. Compared to the case where the winning game is performed, there is a higher possibility that a winning game that can obtain a prize ball having a large difference from the expected value is executed (high risk high return).

In such a gaming machine of the reference invention, the first winning game is a game capable of acquiring a first prize ball, and the second winning game includes a value 0 less than the first prize ball. The game may be one in which either the second prize ball or the third prize ball more than the first prize ball can be obtained. As a result, it is clear that the first winning game is always a constant prize ball and a stable winning ball can be obtained, and that the second winning game clearly shows that there are fewer prize balls and more prize balls. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by clarifying the difference in the characteristics of each game. Alternatively, in the gaming machine of the reference invention, the first winning game is a game capable of acquiring any one of a plurality of winning balls, and the second winning game is the first winning game. It is also possible to be a game that can obtain fewer prize balls than the smallest prize ball or more prize balls than the most prize balls. In this way, since the winning balls that can be obtained in any winning game change, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to further enhance the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention, the release control means is required for the game ball to reach the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance after the game ball is launched from the launching device. It may be a means for controlling the opening with an opening time shorter than the required time. Accordingly, even if the game ball is fired after the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance is opened, the entry is not in time. A game ball must be launched aiming at either the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance. In that case, since the player aims at the variable entrance corresponding to the favorite hit game, the player can know the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the reference invention, when the lottery result by the notification lottery means is informed and the lottery result by the notification lottery means for lottery of the presence or absence of notification of the variable entrance set by the opening setting means, the set An informing means for informing the set variable entrance before the variable entrance is opened by the opening control means may be provided. By so doing, it is only necessary to launch a game ball aiming at the informed variable entrance, so that the probability that a hit game will occur can be increased. On the other hand, when the player is notified of a variable entrance different from the variable entrance corresponding to the favorite hit game, the player can also suspend the launch of the game ball. Thereby, it is possible to launch a game ball only when there is a possibility that the variable entrance targeted by the player is opened, and it is possible to suppress the launch of a useless ball.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention, the first winning game and the second winning game are determined so that expected values of prize balls obtained in one winning game are substantially the same. You can also

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the game and improve the interest of the game by generating different types of hit games according to the player's selection.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration including the inside of a first grand prize winning port 44. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration including the inside of a second grand prize winning port 46. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game centering on the entrance to the 1st starting port. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game centering on the entrance to the 2nd starting port 38. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol variation display start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation display start process of a second special symbol executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for jackpot symbol determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit | judging determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for small hits symbol determination. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a small hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit symbol setting process during a small hit development, which is executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table at the time of 1st specific area | region passage. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table at the time of 2nd specific area | region passage. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning game effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification presence / absence lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of an open pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the alerting | reporting mode lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of an open pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of an open pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for small hits symbol determination of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for small hits symbol determination of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol determination table at the time of the 1st specific area | region of a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure including the inside of the 2nd big winning opening 46A of a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 and type 2 pachinko machine having both type 1 and type 2 gaming. In addition, the first type of gameability is a so-called “big hit game” in which a special symbol change display is started when a game ball enters the start port, and a special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol. This is a seven machine type game. In addition, the second type of playability is triggered by the opening and closing member (blade) provided in the variable pitching device when the game ball enters the start opening, and the small hit game is started. A so-called wing type that starts a big hit game when a game ball that has entered the variable pitching device in the open state has passed a specific region (so-called V region) provided in the variable pitching device. Is a game of play. In the following description, a game ball entering (accepting) a variety of winning holes provided on the game board may be referred to as “winning” or “entering”. Of these, “winning” means that a game ball enters the winning entrance, which is the premise for paying out the winning ball. In terms of indicating that a gaming ball enters (accepts) the winning entrance, Substantially synonymous with “sphere”.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the left part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. A display device 40, an effect display device 34 arranged in the center of the game area 31, and a game ball arranged so as to surround the effect display device 34 and formed at the top of the mountain and launched into the upper part of the game area 31 A first center switch 49a (see FIG. 3) having a center role 49 that can be distributed to the left and right slopes at the top 49a, and a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) that is disposed below the center role 49 and detects a winning of a game ball. A start port 36, a second start port 38 having a second start port switch 38a (see FIG. 3) disposed below the first start port 36 for detecting a winning of a game ball, and attached to the second start port 38 Openable chew And a first big prize opening 44 having a first big prize opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) which is disposed in the lower left part of the game area 31 so as to be opened and closed and detects a winning of a game ball. And a second big prize opening 46 having a second big prize opening switch 46a (see FIG. 3) which is disposed in the lower right part of the game area 31 so as to be opened and closed and detects a winning of a game ball. And an out port 48 for collecting the game balls that did not exist. In addition to this, the game board 30 is provided with a general winning opening (not shown) and a number of nails (not shown) for guiding and playing game balls. In the following description, the first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 46 may be simply referred to as a big prize opening.

  The ordinary electric accessory 39 includes a pair of left and right wing pieces 39a provided at the second starting port 38, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing pieces 39a. When the pair of wing pieces 39a stands upright, the ordinary electric accessory 39 makes it impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 38, and when the pair of wing pieces 39a are open on both the left and right sides. It is configured to allow a game ball to enter the second start port 38. It should be noted that the second starting port 38 in which the game ball can be entered by the ordinary electric accessory 39 is in a state where the possibility of winning the game ball is higher than the first start port 36.

  An outline of the configuration including the inside of the first big prize opening 44 is shown in FIG. 4, and an outline of the configuration including the inside of the second big prize opening 46 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the first big winning opening 44 includes a first movable winning combination including a wing piece portion 45 a and a first big prize opening solenoid 45 b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing piece portion 45 a. 45 (also referred to as a first variable pitching device) is attached. In the first movable accessory 45, the wing piece portion 45a is usually upright to make it impossible for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 44, and the first big winning prize is obtained in the big hit game or the small hit game. The wing piece 45a is opened to the right side by driving the mouth solenoid 45b, so that an open state in which a game ball can be entered is formed. In addition, a cylindrical first specific area 53 (so-called V area) having a first specific area passing switch 53a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided inside the first grand prize opening 44, and a game. A cylindrical first non-specific region 54 (so-called detachment region) having a first non-specific region passing switch 54a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the ball, and a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 44 And a sorting device 50 that receives the image on a disc-shaped receiving tray 51 having a depressed central portion and distributes it to the first specific area 53 or the first non-specific area 54. The distribution device 50 has three distribution ports 51 a, 51 b, 51 c into which a game ball can enter on the upper surface of the tray 51, and can discharge the game ball to the first specific area 53 on the lower surface of the tray 51. A discharge port 52a and a discharge port 52b capable of discharging game balls are formed in the first non-specific area 54. The distribution device 50 includes three distribution ports 51a, 51b, and 51c so that a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 44 passes through the first specific area 53 with a distribution probability of 1/3. Of these, one distribution port 51a communicates with the discharge port 52a, and two distribution ports 51b and 51c communicate with the discharge port 52b. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the second grand prize opening 46 is provided with a second movable accessory 47 (also referred to as a second variable pitching apparatus) for opening and closing the second big prize opening 46, A second specific area 58 and a second non-specific area 59 are provided inside the second big prize opening 46, and the game balls that have entered the game are distributed to the second specific area 58 or the second non-specific area 59. A device 55 is provided. The arrangement of these components is the same as that of the components of the first big prize opening 44 except that it is bilaterally symmetric, and the operation thereof is also the same. In the following description, the first specific area 53 and the second specific area 58 may be simply referred to as a specific area. In this embodiment, the opening / closing member for opening and closing the prize winning opening is the wing piece (45a, 45b). However, the opening / closing member is not limited to such a shape, and may be a plate-shaped opening / closing plate or the like. Any member (opening / closing member) may be used as long as it opens and closes the (big prize opening).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 6, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that can display and stop displaying a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device that can display and stop displaying a special symbol. 42, and a round display device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 7), and the left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 7), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. 7), and the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are both lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 7). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device 41 performs variable display by sequentially switching the four display modes. The display is stopped in one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 7), the ordinary electric accessory 39 is held for a certain time (for example, 0. 0). For 5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. When the winning of either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 is detected, the special symbol display device 42 performs variable display by sequentially switching the display state, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The display is stopped in any one of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the stop-displayed display mode is a specific display mode, the first grand prize winning port 44 and the second grand prize winning port 46 are opened as a big hit for a certain period of time (for example, 25 seconds). The first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 46 are opened for a certain time (for example, 1 second) as a small hit. In the embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a display unit for a first start port winning prize that is variably displayed when a game ball is won at the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display unit 42b is a second start port. A display portion for winning the second start opening that is displayed in a variable manner when the game ball is won at 38. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a for winning the first start opening is also referred to as the first special symbol (also referred to as the first symbol), and the second special symbol for winning the second starting opening. The special symbol displayed on the display unit 42b is also referred to as a second special symbol (also referred to as a second symbol). Further, the round display device 43 displays the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game by lighting up the 7-segment display in the form of arithmetic numbers at the start of the jackpot game. If the game ball wins either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended up to four times for each starting port. Then, when the current variation display is finished, the suspended variation display is sequentially digested. Further, as will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) 34 </ b> L and 34 </ b> M arranged side by side and composed of characters and numbers. , 34R and a background pattern (not shown). The effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball wins the first start port 36 and when the game ball wins the second start port 38. The effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variability display is started, and stopped when the execution time of the variability display has elapsed. At this time, when the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R become a symbol that does not coincide with each other, it is simply removed without reach (for example, “358”). Further, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other and the middle effect symbol 34M does not coincide with the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R, the reach effect is lost (for example, “353”). Further, when the left effect symbol 34L matches the middle effect symbol 34M, and the right effect symbol 34R does not match the left effect symbol 34L and the middle effect symbol 34M, a small hit is made (for example, “338”). ). Further, when all the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R match, a big hit is obtained (for example, “777”). The result of the success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. Matches the result of.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved symbol 35 a and the second reserved symbol 35 b are also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the first starting opening 36 during the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Are erased in the reverse order to the start winning prize (in order from the reserved symbols corresponding to the old reserved information). The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the second start opening 38 during the second special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is started. Are erased in the reverse order of the starting prize.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment thus configured, the first start port 36 is disposed below the center accessory 49, and the player can play the game ball in the game area 31 during a normal game that is not a big hit game. By rotating the firing handle 18 so as to flow down to the left (so-called left-handed), the game ball can be won at the first start port 36. The second start port 38 is formed below the first start port 36. When the time is short (the special symbol and the normal symbol change shortening state), the player makes a left turn to play the game. The ball can be awarded to the second start opening 38. Further, the first big winning opening 44 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 31, and when the big hit game or the small hit game is started in a mode in which the first big winning opening 44 is opened, the player is left-handed. As a result, the game ball can flow down to the left side of the game area 31 (the left area of the center accessory 49 and the effect display device 34) and enter the first grand prize winning port 44. The second big winning opening 46 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31. When the big hit game or the small hit game is started in a mode in which the second big winning opening 46 is opened, the player can handle the launch handle. The game ball is caused to flow down to the right side of the game area 31 (the right area of the center accessory 49 and the effect display device 34) by so-called right hitting, in which the game ball is fired by rotating the 18 to the right as much as possible. A ball can be entered into the mouth 46. Although details will be described later, when it is not clear whether the game area 31 is aimed at the left side or the right side, the player rotates the firing handle 18 so that the game ball flows down to the top 49 a of the center accessory 49. It can also be operated. Thereby, the game balls that have flowed down to the top 49a are distributed so as to flow down one of the left and right slopes, and flow down to the left or right of the game area 31. If a large number of game balls are fired, there are game balls that flow down the left region and game balls that flow down the right region. The left-handed and right-handed shots are used to launch the game ball with a first firing strength (corresponding to left-handed) or a second firing strength (corresponding to right-handed) different from the first firing strength. It can be achieved by operating. In addition, when it is desired to make the game ball flow down to the top 49a of the center accessory 49, that is, both the left and right regions, the third firing strength is higher than the first launch strength and weaker than the second launch strength. This can be achieved by launching a game ball.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, peripheral devices, Peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data between them, an oscillator that outputs a clock for the CPU to perform operations, a watchdog timer for monitoring CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter that periodically generates interrupt signals) Various peripheral LSIs such as a timer circuit are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. Here, FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 forming a part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70, as shown in FIG. 3, shows a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a winning signal from the first start port switch 36a, and a signal necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. 2 Winning signal from the start port switch 38a, winning signal from the first big winning port switch 44a, winning signal from the second big winning port switch 46a, passing signal from the first specific area passing switch 53a, first non-specific A passage signal from the region passage switch 54a, a passage signal from the second specific region switch 58a, a passage signal from the second non-specific region passage switch 59a, and the like are input via the relay terminal plate 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling the display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b, a drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 45b, the second A drive signal or the like to the big prize opening solenoid 47 b is output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal plate 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub-control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. A decoration drive board 93 for driving the decoration motor 93b, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. It is transmitted to the main control board 70.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. First, the flow of the game will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of games centered on entering the first starting port 36, and FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of games centering on entering the second starting port 38. FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the game ball enters the first start port 36 (step S10), the special symbol variation display is started (step S12). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big win symbol (step S14), a big hit game for opening and closing the first big winning port 44 or the second big winning port 46 is started according to the type of the big hit symbol (step S16). ) After the big hit game is finished, a short time game is played with a predetermined probability (step S18). Further, when the special symbol is removed and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (step S20), the bonus game is released without starting (step S22). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 (step S30), the normal symbol variation display is started (step S32). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol (step S34), the ordinary electric accessory 39 is opened and closed (step S36). When the ordinary symbol is removed and stopped and displayed as a symbol (step S38), the ordinary electric accessory 39 is displayed. Is released without opening and closing (step S40). When a game ball enters the second start port 38 by opening / closing the ordinary electric accessory 39 (step S42), a special symbol variation display is started (step S44). Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (step S46), a jackpot game for opening or closing the first big prize winning port 44 or the second big prize winning port 46 is started according to the type of the big hit symbol (step S48). ) After the big hit game is completed, a short-time game is played with a predetermined probability (step S50). Further, when the special symbol is removed and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (step S52), the big hit game is released without starting (step S54). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small winning symbol (step S56), the small winning game for opening and closing the first large winning port 44 and the second large winning port 46 for the first time (short time) is started. (Step S58). When a game ball passes through one of the first specific area 53 and the second specific area 58 during the small hit game (step S60), the first big prize opening is selected according to the type of the big hit symbol in steps S48 and S50. The big hit game is started to open and close the 44 or the second big winning opening 46 for a second time (long time) longer than the first time, and after the big hit game is finished, the short time game is performed with a predetermined probability. If the game ball does not pass through any of the first specific area 53 or the second specific area 58 during the small hit game (step S62), the big hit game is released without starting. In this way, a big hit game is performed with the entry into the first start opening 36, and a big hit game or a small hit game is executed with the entry into the second start opening 38. When the ball passes through a specific area, it will be developed into a big hit game in which the big prize opening is opened for a long time (a longer time than the small hit game). The outline of the operation of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment has been described above. Next, details of the operation of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

[Main control processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process executes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (step S100), a game start process (step S200), a normal symbol game process (step S300), and a normal symbol game The process (step S400), the special symbol game process (step S500), the small hit game process (step S600), and the big hit game process (step S700) are repeatedly executed. In the present embodiment, the time required for the processes in steps S200 to S700 is about 4 msec, and therefore these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of step S200, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port switch 44a, second large size switch). The state of the winning opening switch 46a and the like is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various random values (a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a small hit determination random number, and a small hit symbol described later) Update random numbers, random numbers for reach, random numbers for determining variation patterns, etc.). Subsequently, whether or not a game ball is detected by a switch related to winning a game ball (such as a first start port switch 36a, a second start port switch 38a, a first large winning port switch 44a, a second large winning port switch 46a). If it is determined that the winning ball is detected, the winning ball to be paid out is calculated and stored as winning ball information in a predetermined winning ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. A command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the prize ball designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven and controlled to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected each time. Then, a prize ball payout process for decrementing the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by 1 is executed. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. However, when a winning game ball is detected and a new award ball designation command is received from the main control board 70, the award ball information is also displayed. The process is repeated until the value becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the normal symbol game process of the next step S300.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of step S300, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not 0, that is, if the value is 1 or more. Decrement by 1 to determine whether or not a normal symbol is appropriate, and determine a normal symbol (see FIG. 7) to be stopped and displayed based on the determination result. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed using a normal symbol per symbol determination table for low probability when the time probability is not short (for example, about 0.8%), and when the time is short, the probability is high ( For example, about 99.2%) is performed using a normal symbol determination table for high probability. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set to start the normal symbol fluctuation display, and waits until the fluctuation display time elapses. The variable display time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the short time state. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is the winning symbol, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is set and the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when in the short time state. Further, as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is opened by driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b to open the pair of wing piece portions 39a to the left and right. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the normal symbol per game process of the next step S400. As described above, in the short time state, the variable time function for shortening the normal symbol variation time is activated, the probability variation function for improving the normal symbol winning probability is activated, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is reduced. Activate the open extension function to extend. For this reason, the short time state of the present embodiment is also referred to as an open extension function operating state or a probable change state. Moreover, although only the form which operates these three functions simultaneously was illustrated, it can also be set as the form which operates any one function or any two functions.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of step S400, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 sets the elapsed time (open elapsed time) from the start of the normal electric accessory 39 to the set time set in the normal symbol game process. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (e.g., eight) of game balls has won the second start opening 38. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not won the second starting port 38, the normal electric game 39 is processed with the normal electric accessory 39 kept open. Is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or even if the elapsed elapsed time has not yet reached the set time, it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already won the second start opening 38. Then, the driving of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is terminated. When the game process per normal symbol is finished, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the special symbol game process in the next step S500.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of step S500 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 36 by inputting a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a. (Step S502). When it is determined that a game ball has won the first start opening 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols is less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment) (step). S504). When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (step S506), and a random number for determination is acquired to make a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. This is stored in the random number storage area for use (step S508). In addition, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol is incremented in step S506, a command for displaying the number of holdings on the first holding symbol 35a of the effect display device 34 (first special symbol holding number command) is sub-controlled. Transmit to the substrate 90. Here, as the determination random number acquired in step S508, the hit determination random number used in the hit determination performed by winning the game ball to the first starting port 36, or the hit determination result is a big hit The big hit symbol determination random number for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and the reach display when the effect symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34 because the result of the hit determination is off. For example, reach random numbers for determining whether or not to perform. If it is determined in step S502 that a game ball has not won the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in step S504 that the number of first special symbols has reached the upper limit, steps S506 and S508 are performed. Skip this process and proceed to the next process.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 38 (step S510). If it is determined that the game ball has won the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in the present embodiment) (step). S512). When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (step S514), and a random number for determination is acquired to make a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. It stores in the random number storage area for use (step S516). In addition, when the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented in step S514, a command for displaying the number of holdings on the second holding symbol 35b of the effect display device 34 (second special symbol holding number command) is sub-controlled. Transmit to the substrate 90. Here, as the random number for determination acquired in step S516, the random number for hit determination used in the hit determination performed by winning the game ball to the second starting port 38, or the result of the hit determination is a big hit A big hit symbol determining random number for determining a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b, and a small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b when the hit determination result is a small hit. Random numbers for determining small hit symbols for determining, random numbers for reaching for determining whether or not to perform reach display when the effect symbols are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34 when the result of the hit determination is off Is mentioned. If it is determined in step S510 that no game ball has been won in the second start opening 38, or if it is determined in step S512 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit, steps S514 and S516 are performed. This process is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S518.

  Next, whether one of the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed (step S518), and one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S520). Then, it is determined whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in the stop display time (step S522). If it is determined that either the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process in step S600. On the other hand, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is running, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is variably displayed, and both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped. If it is determined that it is not during the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (step S524). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number among the second special symbol determination random numbers (hit determination random numbers) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) is used. Reading (step S526), the second special symbol variation display start process shown in FIG. 17 is executed (step S528), and the special game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (step S530). If it is determined that the first special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number among the first special symbol determination random numbers (hit determination random numbers) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) is used. Reading (step S532), the first special symbol variation display start process shown in FIG. 16 is executed (step S534), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In steps S524 to S534, when the number of the first special symbol and the number of the second special symbol are not 0, the second special symbol is displayed with priority. Details of the first special symbol variable display start process of FIG. 16 and the second special symbol variable display start process of FIG. 17 will be described below.

  First, the variable display start process of the first special symbol will be described. In the first special symbol variation display start process of FIG. 16, first, a hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number and the hit determination table read in step S532 (step S580), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit. Is determined (step S581). Here, an example of the hit determination table for the first special symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, when the hit determination random number is 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 599, the jackpot is assumed to be a jackpot (1/300 jackpot probability).

  When the result of the hit determination is determined to be a big win in step S581, the big hit symbol determination random number is read from the determination random number storage area (RAM 70c) (step S582), and the big hit is stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determination random number. A symbol is selected and set (step S583).

  Here, the jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 19 is used to determine the jackpot symbol. In the jackpot symbol determining table, as shown in the figure, when the jackpot symbol determining random number is a value 0 to 127 among the values 0 to 255, the upper symbol is selected to open and close the first big winning opening 44. Big hit "(50% distribution probability), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 128 and 255, the lower symbol is selected and becomes the" second big hit "that opens and closes the second big prize opening 46 (50% distribution probability). In the present embodiment, as the processing of the big hit game, the first big prize opening switch 44a or the second big prize opening switch 46a counts a predetermined amount of time before the game ball is counted 10 times or 10 times (for example, The first grand prize opening 44 or the second grand prize opening 46 is opened as one round until 25 seconds), and the opening operation of the first big prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 46 is repeated until the specified round. These “first jackpots” and “second jackpots” are different in the opening and closing winning prize opening, except for the opening time (25 seconds), the prescribed round (14 rounds), the number of short times after the jackpot game ends ( 100 times) is set to the same value. It is assumed that about 2000 shots are expected in 14 rounds.

  When the jackpot symbol is set, the variation pattern determining random number is read out (step S584), and the variation pattern is selected and set using the read variation pattern determining random number and a jackpot variation pattern table (not shown) (step S585). . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S581 that the result of the hit determination is not a big hit, a missing symbol is set (step S591). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if the losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table. When the out symbol is set, the variation pattern determining random number and the reach random number are read (step S592), and the variation pattern determining random number and the reach random number and the variation pattern table for unillustrated are read out. Select and set (step S593).

  When the big hit symbol and its variation pattern are set, or when the off symbol and its variation pattern are set, the variation display of the first special symbol is started (step S594), and the number of reservations of the first special symbol is set to 1 Is decremented only (step S595), and the first special symbol variation display start processing is terminated. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started in step S594, a symbol variation start command including various symbols, variation patterns, and variation time information is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol variation start command analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34, and the symbol variation on the effect display device 34. Start production.

  Next, the variation display start process of the second special symbol will be described. Since this process is often the same process as the first special symbol variable display start process, the same process is given the same step number as in FIG. 16 and its detailed description is omitted. In the variation display start process of the second special symbol in FIG. 17, first, a hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number and the hit determination table read out in step S526 (step S580a), and the determination result is obtained in step S581. Determine if it is a big hit. Here, an example of the hit determination table for the second special symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, when the random number for hit determination is 0 to 599 and the value is 0 or 1 as in the first special symbol hit determination table, the jackpot is determined as a big hit (1/300 hit probability), and the hit determination is further performed. When the random number for use was a value of 2 to 61, it was assumed to be a small hit (1/10 small hit probability). If the result of the hit determination is determined to be a big hit in step S581, the processing of steps S582 to S585 is performed to set the big win symbol and its variation pattern. The jackpot symbol is determined using the jackpot symbol determination table of FIG. 19 as in the first special symbol variable display start process.

  If it is determined in step S581 that the hit determination result is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the determination result is a small hit (step S586). When the hit determination result is determined to be a small hit in step S586, the small hit symbol determination random number is read from the determination random number storage area (RAM 70c) (step S587), and stopped display based on the read small hit determination random number. The small hit symbol to be selected is selected and set (step S588).

  Here, for determining the small hit symbol, the small hit symbol determining table illustrated in FIG. 21 is used. In the small hit symbol determination table, as shown in the drawing, when the random symbol for small hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 63 among the values 0 to 255, the first symbol from the top is selected and the first big winning opening 44 is selected. Opening pattern (small hit mode) that opens only once for 1.5 seconds is executed as “first hit” (25% distribution probability), and when the value is 64 to 127, two steps from the top When the symbol of the eye is selected and the second big winning opening 46 is opened only once for 1.5 seconds, the “second small hit” is executed (25% distribution probability). Further, when the random number for determining small symbols is 128 to 159, the third symbol from the top is selected, and the first big prize opening 44 is opened for 1.5 seconds, and a predetermined interval (for example, 0.6 seconds) is selected. ) Elapses, the opening pattern for opening the second grand prize winning opening 46 for 1.0 second is executed as “third small hit” (12.5% distribution probability), and the value of 160 to 191 Sometimes the 4th symbol from the top is selected and the second grand prize opening 46 is opened for 1.0 second, and after the predetermined interval has elapsed, the first grand prize opening 44 is opened for 1.5 seconds. This is the “fourth small hit” at which the pattern is executed (approximately 12.5% distribution probability). Furthermore, when the small winning symbol determination random number is a value of 192 to 207, the fifth symbol from the top is selected, the first big prize opening 44 is opened for 1.5 seconds, and the predetermined interval elapses. The first big winning opening 44 is opened for 1.0 second, and after a predetermined interval has elapsed, an opening pattern is executed in which the second big winning opening 46 is opened for 1.0 second. When the value is 208 to 223, the 6th symbol from the top is selected and the second big prize opening 46 is opened for 1.0 second, and a predetermined interval has passed. After that, the first big prize opening 44 is opened for 1.5 seconds, and after a predetermined interval has elapsed, the second big prize opening 46 is opened for 1.0 second. (Approximately 6.25% distribution probability) and values 224-239 When the 7th stage symbol from the top is selected, an opening pattern is executed that repeats the operation of opening the first grand prize winning opening 46 for 1.5 seconds three times over a predetermined interval. When the value is 240 to 255, the 8th symbol from the top is selected and the first big prize opening 44 is opened for 1.5 seconds, and a predetermined interval is set. After the elapse of time, the second grand prize opening 46 is opened for 1.0 second, and after a predetermined interval has elapsed, the first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 46 are simultaneously opened for 1.0 second. This is the “eighth small hit” at which the pattern is executed (6.25% distribution probability). In this way, in the small hit game, according to the opening pattern, one of the first big prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 46 is opened only for 1.0 second, or the first big prize opening 44 or the second big prize hole 46 is opened. One or both of the winning holes 46 are opened several times for 1.0 second or 1.5 seconds. As described above, when a game ball passes through a specific area during a small hit game, a big hit (a big hit at the time of the small hit development) is started. When it passes through the specific area, it is determined again (based on a random value acquired at the timing of passing through the specific area).

  When the small hit symbol is set, the variation pattern determining random number is read (step S589), and the variation pattern is selected and set using the read variation pattern determining random number and a small variation pattern table for small hits (not shown) (step S589). S590). If it is determined in step S586 that the result of the hit determination is not a small hit, in step S591 to S593, the off symbol and its variation pattern are set.

  In this way, when the big hit symbol and its variation pattern are set, the small hit symbol and its variation pattern are set, or the off symbol and its variation pattern are set, the variation display of the second special symbol is started (step S594a). ), Decrement the number of second special symbols held by 1 (step S595a), and the second special symbol variable display start processing is terminated. When the variation display of the second special symbol is started in step S594a, a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 as in step S594. In this way, in the second special symbol variable display start process, the variable display start process related to the small hit symbol is added to the first special symbol variable display start process.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 13 to 15, after the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) starts to be displayed, the special symbol game process is executed in the next lap. Since it is determined in step S520 that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variability display time has elapsed (step S536). Since the fluctuation display time is determined according to the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined, whether or not the fluctuation display time has passed is determined by the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. This can be done by comparing the determined variable display time. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol being changed is stopped (step S538). When the variable display is stopped, a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (step S540), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (step S542). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol stop display is made, when the special symbol game process is executed in the next lap, it is determined in step S522 that the stop display time is in progress, so whether or not the stop display time has elapsed in step S542 again. If it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (step S544).

  If it is determined in step S544 that the game is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot game flag is turned on (step S546), and a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S548). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing described later. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the time shortening function and the release extension function, when the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the variation shortening flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (steps S550 to S554). The process ends, the process returns to the main control process, and proceeds to the small hit game process in the next step S600.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S544 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped is a small symbol (step S556). If it is determined that the game is a small hit symbol, the small hit game flag is turned on (step S558), a small hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S560), and the process proceeds to the next step S562. . Thereby, the small hit game is started by the small hit game process of step S600. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S556 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process of steps S558 and S560 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S562.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (step S562). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the variation shortening flag is on, the variation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (step S564), and it is determined whether or not the variation shortening counter is 0 (step S566). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the short-time state, and a value corresponding to the big hit mode (for example, value 100) is set at the end of the big hit game. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the time shortening state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the variation shortening flag is turned off in order to terminate the time shortening state ( In step S568), the release extension flag is turned off (step S570), and the special symbol game process is temporarily ended. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the short-time state to the non-short-time state. If the fluctuation shortening counter is set to a value of 100 at the end of the big hit game, for example, as described above, the small hit probability is 1/10 in the embodiment. A small hit game of about 10 times is expected until the value becomes 0).

[Small hit game processing]
The small hit game process of step S600 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the small hit game process of FIG. 22 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on (step 602). When it is determined that the small hit game flag is off, the small hit game processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is ON, whether the big prize opening (including one or both of the first big prize winning opening 44 and the second big winning prize opening 46, hereinafter the same in this process) is open. If it is determined (step S604) and it is determined that the special winning opening is closed (not open), it is determined whether it is the opening timing of the special winning opening (step S606). This determination is made as to whether or not the timing for opening the big winning opening that should be opened first after the start of the small hit game has been reached, and the types of small hits are the third to eighth small hits (see FIG. 21). Then, it can be performed by determining whether or not it is the opening timing of the special winning opening that should be opened after the second time. As described above, the opening time and interval of each big winning opening in the small hit game are determined according to the type of the small hit, and the opening timing of the big winning opening that should be opened after the second time is first large. It is determined by the time after the winning opening is opened. Judge whether or not it is the opening timing of the grand prize opening that should be opened for the second time or later by comparing the time thus determined and the elapsed time since the opening of the grand prize opening for the first time Can do. If it is determined that it is the opening timing, the next winning prize opening to be opened is selected according to the opening pattern (step S608), and the first winning prize solenoid 45b and the second winning prize opening are opened so that the selected winning prize opening is opened. The second big prize opening solenoid 47b is driven and controlled (step S610), and the small hit game process is temporarily ended. Here, as described above, in the small hit game, the big prize opening is opened for 1.0 second or 1.5 seconds. On the other hand, it takes at least about 1.5 seconds on average for a game ball launched by the player to operate the launch handle 18 to reach the first grand prize winning port 44 or the second big prize winning port 46. It takes time. In this embodiment, since the launched game ball flows down while colliding with a nail or the like, it takes about 2 to 4 seconds to reach one of the big winning openings. And the opening time of the big winning opening in the small hit game should just be set so that it may become shorter than the average required time of a game ball. For these reasons, during the small hit game, the player needs to determine a target big winning opening and fire a game ball in advance before the big winning opening is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S606 that it is not the timing for opening the big winning opening, the small hit game process is temporarily ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that the special winning opening is open, it is determined whether it is the closing timing of the open special winning opening (step S612). This determination is performed by determining whether a specified opening time (for example, 1.0 second or 1.5 seconds (see FIG. 21)) corresponding to the opening pattern has elapsed. If it is determined in step S612 that the closing timing is not reached, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated while the opened large winning opening is maintained. On the other hand, if it is determined that the closing timing is reached, the first big prize opening solenoid 44a and the second big prize opening solenoid 45a are driven and controlled so that the opened big prize opening is closed (step S614). Then, a detection signal from the first specific area passing switch 53a or the second specific area passing switch 58a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area while the special winning opening is opened (step S616), and then It is determined whether or not there is a big winning opening to be opened (step S618). If the type of the small hit is the first and second small hits, the big prize opening is opened only once, and therefore it is determined in step S618 that there is no next big prize opening to be opened. If the type of the small hit is the third to eighth small hits, it is determined in step S618 that there is a next big winning opening to be opened until all the big winning openings to be opened are opened. If it is determined in step S616 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area, and it is determined in step S618 that there is a next big opening to be opened, the small hit game is temporarily turned on with the small hit game flag turned on. finish. As a result, when the small hit game is executed in the next lap, it is determined in step S604 that the big prize opening is not being opened. In step S606, it is determined whether or not the opening timing has been reached. Then, in step S608, 610, the next prize winning opening to be opened is selected and the selected prize winning opening is opened.

  If it is determined in step S616 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area, and it is determined in step S618 that there is no next big opening to be opened, the small hit game flag is turned off (step S620). A small hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S622). Thereby, the small hit game process is ended. In this case, since the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the small hit game, the big hit game developed from the small hit game is not executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S616 that the game ball has passed the specific area, the small hit game flag is turned off (step S624), and a small hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S626). . As a result, when the game ball passes through the specific area, even if not all the big winning holes to be opened according to the opening pattern (that is, in the middle of the small hit game), the small hit game processing is ended. Will be. Then, the big hit symbol setting process at the time of small hit development shown in FIG. 22 for setting the big hit game symbol developed from the small hit game according to the specific area through which the game ball has passed is executed (step S628), and the big hit game flag is set. While being set to ON (step S630), a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S632), and the small hit game processing is ended. Details of the big hit symbol setting process at the time of the small hit development of FIG. 22 will be described below.

  In the big hit symbol setting process at the time of the small hit development, first, it is determined whether or not it is the first specific area 53 that the game ball has passed during the small hit game (step S650). Here, a plurality of game balls may pass through the first specific area 53 and the second specific area 58 during the small hit game, but in this embodiment, the first specific area passes that occur during the small hit game. Of the detection signals from the switch 53a and the second specific area passing switch 58a, the first detection signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 70c, and the second and subsequent detection signals are not stored (ignored). In step S650, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first specific region 53 using the detection signal stored in the RAM 70c. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the first specific area 53 during the small hit game, the big hit symbol determining random number at the time of passing through the first specific area is read (step S652), and the read big hit symbol determining A jackpot symbol is selected and set using a random number (step S654). When the jackpot symbol is set, the variation pattern determining random number is read (step S660), the variation pattern is selected and set (step S662), and this processing is terminated.

  Here, FIG. 24 shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table when passing through the first specific area. As shown in the figure, when the jackpot symbol determining random number is 0-255, the first symbol from the top is selected when the value is 0-63, and the first grand prize winning port 44 is rounded for 6 rounds in 25 seconds. After opening the jackpot game, there is a short time (100 times) and it becomes the “third jackpot” (25% distribution probability), and when the value is 64 to 127, the second stage symbol from the top is selected and the first The winning prize opening 44 is opened for 8 rounds in 25 seconds per round, and after the big hit game there is a short time (100 times), it becomes the “fourth big hit” (25% distribution probability), and when the value is between 128 and 191 The third stage symbol is selected and the first big prize opening 44 is opened 6 rounds in 1 round 25 seconds and becomes a “fifth big hit” with no short time after the big hit game (25% distribution probability), When the value is 192 to 255, the bottom symbol is selected and the first Be no shorter working hours after the big hit game winning port 44 to the eighth round opened in the first round 25 seconds a "sixth jackpot" (25% of the distribution probability). In this way, the third to sixth jackpot games that are developed by the passing of the game ball through the first specific area 53 are hereinafter referred to as jackpots due to the passage of the first specific area 53 (the first hit of the present invention). Equivalent to a game). For the big hit by passing through the first specific area 53, the probability of distribution between the big hit game of 6 rounds and the big hit game of 8 rounds is 50% each. It is assumed that approximately 800 winning balls are expected in 6 rounds and approximately 1200 winning balls in 8 rounds. For this reason, in the big hit due to the passage through the first specific area 53, the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained in one big hit game is about 1000 from the distribution probabilities of the sixth round and the eighth round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S650 that the game ball has not passed through the first specific area 53 during the small hit game, that is, it has been the second specific area 58 that has passed through the second specific area. The big hit symbol determination random number for the hour is read (step S656), and the big hit symbol determination random number is selected and set using the read big hit symbol determination random number (step S658). When the big hit symbol is set, the random number for determining the variation pattern is read out in step S660, the variation pattern is selected and set in step S662, and this processing is terminated.

  Here, FIG. 25 shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table when passing through the second specific area. As shown in the figure, when the jackpot symbol determining random number is 0-255, the first symbol from the top is selected when the value is 0-63, and the second grand prize winning port 46 is rounded for 0.5 seconds in one round. Opening 2 rounds, it becomes a “seventh big hit” (25% distribution probability), which is short (100 times) after the big hit game, and when the value is 64 to 127, the second row from the top is selected. The second big winning opening 46 is opened for 14 rounds in 25 seconds per round and becomes “8th big hit” (the same mode as the “second big hit” in FIG. 18), which is short (100 times) after the big hit game ( (25% distribution probability), when the value is 128-191, the 3rd stage symbol from the top is selected and the 2nd big prize opening 46 is opened 2 rounds in 1 round 0.5 seconds, there is no time after the big hit game Becomes the "9th big hit" (25% distribution probability), value 192 At the time of 255, the bottom symbol is selected and the second grand prize winning opening 46 is opened for 14 rounds in one round 25 seconds and becomes the “10th big hit” which has no time saving after the big hit game (25% allocation) probability). In this way, the seventh to tenth big hit games developed by the game balls passing through the second specific area 58 are hereinafter referred to as big hits due to the passage of the second specific area 58 (the second hit of the present invention). Equivalent to a game). The big hit by passing through the second specific area 58 has a distribution probability of 50% for the two round big hit games and the 14 round big hit games. However, in the two-round big hit game, since the opening time is as short as 0.5 seconds, there are about 0 winning balls (no winning balls) that can be acquired. On the other hand, as described above, about 2000 prize balls are expected in 14 rounds. In this way, in the big hit by the passage of the second specific area 58, the number of winning balls or about the highest number of winning balls (about approx. 600) is smaller than the smallest winning ball (about 600 shots) in the big hit by the passing of the first specific area 53. One of approximately 2000 award balls more than 800) can be obtained. Also, in the big hit by passing the second specific area 58, the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained in one big hit game is the big hit by passing the first specific area 53 from the distribution probabilities of the 2nd round and the 14th round. The same is about 1000 shots.

  Thus, the big hit by passing the first specific area 53 and the big hit by passing the second specific area 58 are determined so that the expected value of the winning ball is the same (about 1000 shots). Among these, in the big hit by passing through the first specific area 53, the big hit game of 6 rounds or 8 rounds is performed in any big win, and about 1000 winning balls close to the expected value can be obtained. On the other hand, in the big hit by passing through the second specific area 58, if 2 rounds of big hit game is performed, about 0 prize balls will be given, if 14 rounds of big hit game are done, about 2000 prize balls will be given, There is no actual winning ball close to the expected value. For these reasons, the prize ball obtained by the first jackpot game is likely to have a smaller difference from the expected value (average winning prize ball) than the prize ball obtained by the second jackpot game. The prize ball obtained by the second jackpot game is characterized by a higher possibility of a difference from the expected value than the prize ball obtained by the first jackpot game. It will be a thing. That is, the big hit by passing the first specific area 53 is characterized in that a relatively stable prize ball can be obtained, and the big hit by passing the second specific area 58 bears a risk that the prize ball cannot be obtained, but more prizes are obtained. It is characterized by having a chance to acquire a ball, a so-called high risk high return. In addition, as described above, during a small hit game, it is necessary to fire a game ball in advance aiming at a desired big prize opening (specific area) before the big prize opening is opened. Therefore, based on these characteristics, the player decides in advance whether he wants a stable prize ball mode or a high-risk high-return prize ball mode according to his preference, and before the big prize opening is opened. A game ball is launched by selectively aiming at one of the big winning openings. Thereby, a big hit game with a different prize ball mode can be generated depending on the player's selection, so that the degree of freedom of the game can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved. In any jackpot game, the winning balls that can be acquired change, so that the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous and the fun of the game can be further improved.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of step S700 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit game process of FIG. 26 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is on (step 702). When it is determined that the big hit game flag is off, the big hit game processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit game flag is on, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening (either the first big winning opening 44 or the second big winning opening 46, hereinafter the same in this processing) is open. (Step S704), if it is determined that both are closed (not open), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of any of the big winning openings (Step S706). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a specified closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the big winning opening to be opened is closed according to the type of jackpot game (symbol). . If it is determined that it is the timing for opening the big prize opening, the first big prize opening solenoid 45b and the second big prize opening solenoid 47b are driven and controlled according to the type of the big hit game to open the big winning opening to be opened ( Step S708), the big hit game process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S706 that it is not the timing for opening the big winning opening, the big hit game processing is once ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S704 that the special winning opening is open, it is determined whether it is the closing timing of the open special winning opening (step S710). This determination is made by determining whether the specified opening time has elapsed or the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening has reached the specified number (10 in this embodiment). The opening time is set to a different time such as 0.5 seconds or 25 seconds depending on the type of jackpot (see FIGS. 19, 24, and 25). If it is determined in step S710 that the closing timing is not reached, the big hit game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the open big winning opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the closing timing is reached, the first big prize opening solenoid 45b and the second big prize opening solenoid 47b are driven and controlled so that the opened big prize opening is closed (step S712). It is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied (step S714). This determination is made by determining whether or not the special winning opening is opened according to the specified number of rounds. The number of specified rounds is set to a different number such as 2 rounds, 6 rounds, 7 rounds, 14 rounds, etc. according to the type of jackpot (see FIGS. 19, 24, and 25). If it is determined in step S714 that the jackpot game end condition is not satisfied, the jackpot game is temporarily ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit game end condition is satisfied, the big hit game flag is turned off (step S716), and a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (step S718). As a result, the big hit game process is terminated. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a short time after the end of the big hit game (step S720). In this determination, the types of jackpot games that have ended are the first, second jackpot (see FIG. 19), the third and fourth jackpots (see FIG. 24), the seventh and eighth jackpots (see FIG. 25). ) By determining whether or not one of the above applies. If it is determined that the time is short, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 times (step S722), the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (step S724), the release extension flag is turned on (step S726), and the big hit game processing Exit. As a result, the short-time game is played after the big hit game is completed. Note that during short-time games, as described above, the normal symbol winning determination is performed using the high probability normal symbol determining table with high probability in the normal symbol game processing. The ordinary electric accessory 39 is opened, and the opening time is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds). For this reason, compared with the normal game, the possibility that the game ball enters the second start opening 38 is increased, and the small hit game triggered by the entrance to the second start opening 38 may be executed. Will also increase.

[Per game processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning game effect process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90.

  In the hit game effect process of FIG. 27, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not a small hit game start command has been received (step S800). Here, as described above, the small hit game start command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S560 when it is determined as a small hit symbol in step S556 of the special symbol game process of FIG. When it is determined that the small hit game start command has been received, a lottery for notification presence / absence for lottery of whether or not to release the notification of the opening pattern is executed (step S802), and whether or not the lottery result is informed. Determination is made (step S804). Here, the lottery for notification presence / absence is performed using a notification presence / absence lottery table by obtaining a random number for notification presence / absence lottery. FIG. 28 shows an example of the notification presence / absence lottery table. As shown in the figure, when the random number for the presence / absence lottery for notification is a value of 0 to 127, it is determined that there is no notification (50% distribution probability), and when the value is 128 to 255, it is determined that there is notification (50% distribution probability). ).

  If it is determined in step S804 that the lottery result is informed, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening is released only once in the small hit game (step S806). This determination is whether or not the first big winning opening 44 or the second big winning opening 46 is an open pattern that is opened only once, that is, the first small hit or the second small hit (see FIG. 21). This is done by determining whether or not. If it is determined that the special winning opening is only opened once, a small hit game start effect is executed (step S808), and an all notification effect for notifying all the opening patterns is executed (step S810). In the small hit game start effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that the small hit fanfare screen indicating the occurrence of the small hit is displayed on the effect display device 34, and the sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. Is output to the amplifier board 92, and the drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LEDs 93a are turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. Further, in the all notification effect, here, it is notified whether the first prize winning port 44 or the second biggest prize winning port 46 is the grand prize winning port set to be opened. An example of the notification effect of the open pattern in this case is shown in FIG. In FIG. 29, in the case of the first small hit, the player is informed that the first big winning opening 44 is opened. As mentioned above, since the player needs to fire a game ball in advance before the big prize opening is opened, the player starts firing the game ball after confirming the notification. In addition, it is assumed that the notification effect is executed at a timing in time for the opening of the special winning opening. For example, the start timing of the notification effect can be set to a timing 10 seconds before or 5 seconds before the special winning opening is opened. Also, the time until the special winning opening is opened (opening timing) can be displayed in a manner that the player can recognize. Furthermore, the opening time of the special winning opening (here, 1.5 seconds) can also be displayed in a manner recognizable by the player.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S806 that the winning prize opening that is opened during the small hit game is not only one time, that is, the big winning opening is opened a plurality of times, all of the plurality of opening are notified. A lottery in a notification mode for lottery of whether to notify only the part is executed (step S812), and it is determined whether or not the lottery result is partial notification (step S814). Here, the notification mode lottery is performed using the notification mode lottery table by acquiring a random number for the notification mode lottery. FIG. 30 shows an example of the notification mode lottery table. As shown in the figure, when the random number for notification mode lottery is a value from 0 to 101, it is determined that all notifications are made to notify all of the winning prize openings that are opened according to the opening pattern (about 40% distribution probability), and values from 102 to When it is 178, it is determined that it is a partial notification that notifies only the odd winning opening that is opened oddly according to the opening pattern (approximately 30% distribution probability), and when the value is 179 to 255, it is opened. It is determined that it is a partial notification for notifying only the even-numbered large winning opening that is opened according to the pattern (approximately 30% distribution probability). If it is determined in step S814 that the lottery result is not a partial notification, a small hit game start effect is executed in step S808 and an open pattern all notification effect is executed in step S810. An example of the notification effect of the open pattern in this case is shown in FIG. In FIG. 31, the player is notified of all of the opening patterns in the fifth small hit (see FIG. 21). Even in this case, as described above, the time until the grand prize opening is opened (opening timing) can be displayed in a manner that the player can recognize, and the opening time of the big prize opening can be displayed in the game. It can also be displayed in a manner that can be recognized by a person. As a result, in an opening pattern in which a plurality of big winning holes are opened, the player can recognize the opening timing of the next big winning hole, and can also prevent the firing of a useless ball. For example, in FIG. 31, the opening time can be displayed under each of “1 → 1 → 2” (displayed as “1.5 seconds → 1.0 seconds → 1.0 seconds”), and the level gauge It is also possible to display the grand prize opening to be opened and the approximate opening time. Of course, the opening time display is not indispensable, and when a plurality of large winning openings are opened, an opening time notification lottery (opening time notification lottery random numbers may be used, a notification presence lottery or a notification mode lottery may be used. It may be determined together with the presence or absence of the notification and the notification mode), so that the opening time can be notified only for some of the big prize winning openings. For example, “1.5 seconds →? Second → 1.0 second” can be displayed.

  If it is determined in step S814 that the lottery result is a partial notification, a small hit game start effect is executed (step S816), and a partial notification effect that notifies a part of the opening pattern is executed (step S816). S818). An example of the notification effect of the open pattern in this case is shown in FIG. In FIG. 32, in the case of the fifth small hit (see FIG. 21), only the big winning opening that is evenly opened as a part of the opening pattern is notified to the player. The big prize opening that is opened second is not notified (not displayed).

  If it is determined in step S804 that the lottery result is not notified, a small hit game start effect is executed without executing the opening pattern notification (step S820). When the small hit game start command has not been received, the process of steps S802 to S820 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S822.

  As described above, when the opening pattern is notified at the start of the small hit game, the player can set a big winning opening to be aimed at and can shoot the game ball, so that the big hit game is developed during the small hit game. The possibility can be increased. In addition, since the notification is executed by either the full notification or the partial notification, it is possible to prevent the notification mode from becoming monotonous, and the player aims at which big prize opening by the partial notification. This leaves room for choice. Here, as described above, the big hit by passing the first specific area 53 and the big hit by passing the second specific area 58 are different in the prize ball mode, so that the player is informed of the prize winning that the user is informed of. When it does not match the ball mode, it is possible to stop the launch of the game ball without aiming for a prize. On the other hand, as mentioned above, a small hit game is expected about 10 times during a short-time game, but in the case where it is considered that the short-time game will continue for a short time, in order to develop into a big hit game, Even if it does not match the prize ball mode, it is conceivable to aim for a prize at the notified big prize opening. In this way, if it suits the player's preference, it aims to win the notified big prize opening, stops launching if it does not suit the preference, or if it does not suit the preference it is notified even if it does not suit the preference Since various measures can be considered according to the notification, such as aiming for a prize at a special prize opening, it is possible to further increase the degree of freedom of the game and improve the interest of the game. In addition, in the case where only a part is notified when the opening pattern opens the prize winning opening multiple times, or when the opening pattern itself is not notified, etc., when the player's aim is not clear or in any area It is also conceivable to aim at the top 49a of the center accessory 49 when it wants to fire. In this way, the game balls that have flowed down to the top 49a are distributed to either the left or right, so when a large number of game balls are fired, the game balls will flow down both the left and right areas of the game board 31. It is possible to aim for winning in both of the big winning openings by using it.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a small hit game end command has been received (step S822). Here, as described above, the small hit game end command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S626 when it is determined in step S616 of the small hit game processing in FIG. 22 that the game ball has passed the specific area. Or, when it is determined in step S618 that there is no next big prize opening to be opened, it is transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S622. If it is determined that the small hit game end command has been received, a small hit game end effect is executed (step S824). In the small hit game end effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that a small hit ending screen indicating the end of the small hit game is displayed on the effect display device 34, and the sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speaker 28a, The driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so as to be output from the terminal 28b, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED 93a is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. If it is determined that the small hit game end command has not been received, the process of step S824 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S826.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start command is received (step S826). Here, as described above, the jackpot game start command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S548 when it is determined to be a jackpot symbol in step S544 of the special symbol game process of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game start command has been received, a jackpot game start effect is executed (step S828). Since the big hit game start effect is performed in the same manner as the small hit game start effect, the description thereof will be omitted. Notification may be made. If it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received, the process of step S828 is omitted and the process proceeds to the next step S830.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end command has been received (step S830). Here, as described above, the jackpot game end command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S718 when the jackpot game end condition is satisfied in step S714 of the jackpot game process of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received, the jackpot game end effect is executed (step S832), and the hit game effect process is terminated. Since the big hit game end effect is performed in the same manner as the small hit game end effect, description thereof is omitted. If it is determined that the big hit game end command has not been received, the process of step S832 is skipped and the win game effect process is ended.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, when the game ball passes through the first specific area 53 formed inside the first big winning opening 44 during the small hit game, the prize is about 1000 shots. When the third to sixth jackpot games that can acquire the ball are executed and the game ball passes through the second specific area 58 formed inside the second big winning opening 46, the first specific area 53 The seventh to tenth big hit games are executed in which the number of prize balls is less than the big hit by passing and is about 0 or the number of prize balls is more than about 2000. Thereby, the big hit by the passage of the second specific area 58 has a chance that more prize balls can be obtained while taking the risk that the number of prize balls will be less than the big hit by the passage of the first specific area 53. Become. On the contrary, the big hit by the passage of the first specific area 53 can obtain a stable prize ball as compared with the big hit by the passage of the second specific area 58. For this reason, the player aims at either the first big prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 46 depending on whether a stable prize ball aspect or a high risk high return prize ball aspect is desired. It can be performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the game and improve the interest of the game by generating different types of hit games according to the player's selection.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, an opening pattern in which a large winning opening that is opened only once such as the first and second small hits is set and a plurality of times such as third to eighth small hits are opened. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a large winning opening that is opened only once may be set. An example of the small hit symbol determination table of the modified example in this case is shown in FIG. At this time, the ratio and time at which the special winning opening is opened are not limited to the same, and may be different ratios, different times, or different ratios and times. For example, as shown in the drawing, when the random number for determining small symbols is 0 to 155 among the values 0 to 255, an opening pattern that opens the first big winning opening 44 for 1.5 seconds is executed. Small hit "(60% distribution probability), and when the value is 154 to 255, the second big winning opening 46 is opened for 1.0 second. (40% distribution probability). As a result, the rate at which the second grand prize winning port 46 is opened is set to be lower than the rate at which the first grand prize winning port 44 is opened, and the opening time of the second grand prize winning port 46 is set to the first grand prize winning. The opening time of the mouth 44 is set to be shorter. For this reason, the player can pass through the first specific area 53 not only in the form of the prize ball, but also in the ratio and opening time of the first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 46, that is, the opening time. In consideration of the difference between the sex and the possibility of passing through the second specific area 58, it is decided which of the winning prize openings is aimed at, so that the interest of the game can be further improved. Further, in such a case, the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained by the big hit by the passage of the first specific area 53 and the big hit by the passage of the second specific area 58 is not limited to the same, but different expectations It may be changed to a value, or may be changed so that the expected value is considered to be equivalent, including the difference in the possibility that the game ball will pass. For example, when the possibility that the game ball passes through the first specific area 53 is higher than the possibility that the game ball passes through the second specific area 58, the expected value of jackpot due to the passage of the first specific area 53 is about 800 shots. It is also possible to set as small as about 1000 shots, and to set the expected value of jackpot by passing through the second specific area 58 as many as about 1200 shots or about 1500 shots. In this way, the player will take into account the difference in the expected value in addition to the difference in the possibility that the game ball will pass the specific area, and decide which of the winning prizes will be aimed at. This can be further improved. In addition, the second specific area 58 is less likely to pass the game ball than the first specific area 53, and the expected value is increased, so that the winning ball is won by the big hit by the passage of the second specific area 58. The satisfaction obtained when it can be made can also be made higher.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the big hit symbol due to the passage of the first specific area 53 or the big hit due to the passage of the second specific area 58 is when the game ball passes the first specific area 53 or the second specific area 58. Although it is determined again, in an open pattern in which only one of the big winning prize openings is opened, it is possible to predetermine the big hit symbol at the time of development when the small hit symbol is determined. An example of the small hit symbol determination table of the modified example in this case is shown in FIG. In this case, in step S628 of the small hit game process, a predetermined big hit symbol may be read out, and the big hit symbol setting process during the small hit development shown in FIG. 23 may be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the jackpot symbol determination table when passing through the first specific area, the number of rounds (prize balls) is 6 rounds (about 800 shots) and 8 rounds (about 1200 shots). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds (prize balls) may have only one type of big hit mode. FIG. 35 shows a jackpot symbol determination table when passing through the first specific area of the modified example in this case. As shown in the figure, there is only a big hit mode with a prescribed number of rounds (prize balls) of 7 rounds (about 1000 shots). As a result, it becomes clear that a big win by passing through the first specific area 53 always becomes the same prize ball and a stable prize ball can be obtained. Therefore, it is clear that the difference in the characteristics of each game is clearer, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the distribution device 50 and the distribution device 55 are configured such that the distribution probability of the game ball to the first specific area 53 and the distribution probability of the game ball to the second specific area 58 are the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured such that the distribution probabilities are different. FIG. 36 shows an outline of the configuration including the inside of the second large winning opening 46A of the modified example. As shown in the drawing, in the sorting device 55A in the second big winning opening 46A of the modified example, a game ball that has entered one sorting mouth 56a passes through the second specific area 58 from the outlet 57a, The game balls that have entered the distribution ports 56b, 56c, 56d, and 56e pass through the second non-specific region 59 from the discharge port 57b. That is, the sorting devices 50 and 55 of the embodiment are configured to have a 1/3 sorting probability, whereas the sorting device 55 of the modified example is configured to have a 1/5 sorting probability. Yes. As described above, the distribution probability to the second specific area 58 by the distribution device 55A may be lower than the distribution probability to the first specific area 53 by the distribution device 50. As a result, the player decides which big prize opening to aim for considering not only the prize ball mode but also the distribution probability of the distribution devices 50 and 55A. Can be made. Further, even in such a case, the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained by the big hit by the passage of the first specific area 53 and the big hit by the passage of the second specific area 58 may be changed to different expected values, As described above, it may be changed so that the expected value is considered to be equivalent including the difference in the possibility that the game ball passes. In this way, the player takes into consideration the difference in the expected value in addition to the difference in the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area (the difference in the distribution probability of the distribution devices 50 and 55). It will be decided whether to aim at, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the big hit by passing the first specific area 53 and the big hit by passing the second specific area 58 have two types, one with a short time after the big hit game and one without a short time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a time reduction after the end of the big hit game, or the number of time reductions may be varied such as 100 times, 30 times, and 0 times. For example, in FIGS. 24 and 25, there may be 30 time savings after the end of the fifth jackpot and the ninth jackpot.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the number of time reductions in the big hit by the passage of the first specific area 53 and the big hit by the passage of the second specific area 58 is the same (100 times), but is not limited to this. The number of times may be different. In this case, it may be set such that the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game is related to the expected value of the winning ball. For example, in the big hit by passing through the first specific area 53, although the number of time reductions is increased to 100 times, the expected value of the winning ball is set to a small value such as about 800 shots or about 1000 shots, and in the big hit by passing through the second specific area 58 Although the number of time reductions is reduced to 50 times, the expected value of the prize ball may be set to a large value such as about 1200 shots or about 1500 shots.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the notification of the opening pattern is executed by lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification of the opening pattern may not be executed. In addition, when the lottery result is informed, either full notification or partial notification is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as what performs. Furthermore, as part of the notification, only the odd winning opening will be notified, or only the even winning opening will be notified, but this is not restrictive. What is necessary is just to abbreviate | omit notification of a part of a winning opening. For example, only the first prize opening to be opened is omitted and the remaining notifications are omitted, only the last prize opening to be opened is notified and the remaining notifications are omitted, or the notification is omitted. It may be determined at random. In addition, the presence / absence of notification may be set in association with the expected value of the winning ball, or the expected value of the winning ball when there is no notification is larger than the expected value of the winning ball when there is a notification. Good.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the big hit due to the passage through the first specific area 53 and the big hit due to the passage through the second specific area 58 are of two types with different round numbers (prize balls) except for the presence or absence of time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more modes having different numbers of rounds (prize balls) may be used. For example, the jackpot due to the passage of the first specific area 53 is 8 rounds (approximately 800 award balls, allocation probability 30%), 9 rounds (approximately 1000 award balls, allocation probability 40%), 10 rounds (award balls) Three types of modes of about 1200 shots and an allocation probability of 30%), and the big hit by passing through the second specific area 58 is 2 rounds (about 0 prize balls, an allocation probability of 30%) and 9 rounds (about the prize balls) Three types of modes such as 1000 shots, a distribution probability of 40%), and 14 rounds (about 2000 winning balls, a distribution probability of 30%) may be used.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the upper part of the center accessory 49 has a mountain shape. Further, the game balls are not limited to those that are distributed by a fixed accessory, and any game balls that can be distributed to the left and right of the game area 31 can be distributed by nail arrangement or can be moved and distributed during small hit games. It is good also as a structure. Or it is good also as what does not have such a distribution structure.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, eight types of opening patterns are exemplified as the small hit mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big winning opening may be opened with more opening patterns. For example, although the opening pattern in which the grand prize opening is opened three times at the maximum is shown, it may be an opening pattern that is opened four or more times, or an opening pattern in which only the first big winning opening 44 is repeatedly opened. However, it may be an open pattern in which only the second grand prize opening 46 is repeatedly opened. Moreover, although the opening pattern in which the opening time is different between 1.5 seconds and 1.0 seconds is shown, the opening time may be all the same opening pattern, or as the opening pattern in which the opening time becomes shorter as the number of opening times increases. Alternatively, an opening pattern may be used in which the opening time is lengthened or conversely shortened as the number of times of opening advances. Furthermore, although the opening time in the case of opening the 1st grand prize opening 44 and the 2nd big winning opening 46 at the same time showed the same opening pattern, the opening time is different depending on being closed at different timings. It is good also as an opening pattern used as a thing, and it is good also as an opening pattern etc. which are opened at the same time, making the timing of both opening and closing differ.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is assumed that a small hit (small hit game) does not occur even if the ball enters the first start port 36, and a small hit occurs only when the ball enters the second start port 38. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small hit (small hit game) may be generated with a predetermined probability even when the ball enters the first starting port 36. In that case, it is desirable that the small hit probability at the first start port 36 be lower than the small hit probability at the second start port 38. For example, the small hit probability at the first start port 36 may be 1/400, and the small hit probability at the second start port 38 may be 1/10. As a result, in a game mainly composed of the first start port 36, a small hit occurs when the ball enters the first start port 36, and a short time state is reached via the small hit (entering a specific area). In addition, it is possible to generate a game mainly using the second start port 38 of the embodiment.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “gaming machine”, a launching device including the launching motor 19 corresponds to a “launching device”, and the second starting port 38 with the ordinary electric accessory 39 is a “starting port”. The first grand prize winning port 44 having the first specific area 53 provided therein corresponds to the “first variable ball entrance”, and the second special winning prize having the second specific area 58 provided therein. The mouth 46 corresponds to the “second variable entrance”, the main control board 70 that executes the variable display start process of the special symbol game process corresponds to the “open setting means”, and the main control board 70 that executes the small hit game process The control board 70 corresponds to “open control means”, and the main control board 70 that executes the small hit game process and the big hit game process corresponds to “hit game execution means”. The sub-control board 90 that executes the process of step S802 of the winning game effect process corresponds to “notification lottery means”, and the sub-control board 90 that executes the processes of steps S804 and S810 of the winning game effect process corresponds to “notifying means”. Is equivalent to. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34L, 34M, 34R effect Design, 35a 1st holding design, 35b 2nd holding design, 36 1st starting port, 36a 1st starting port switch, 38 2nd starting port, 38a 2nd starting port switch, 39 Normal electric accessory, 39a Wing piece 39b Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, 40 symbol display device, 40a symbol display base 41 normal symbol display device, 41a left normal symbol display portion, 41b right normal symbol display portion, 42 special symbol display device, 42a first special symbol display portion, 42b second special symbol display portion, 43 round display device, 44th 1 grand prize opening, 44a 1st big prize opening switch, 45 1st movable accessory, 45a wing piece 45b 1st big prize opening solenoid, 46, 46A 2nd big prize opening, 46a 2nd big prize opening switch, 47 Second movable accessory, 47a Wing piece, 47b Second prize winning solenoid, 48 Out port, 49 Center accessory, 49a Top, 50, 55, 55A Sorting device, 51, 56 Saucepan, 51a, 51b, 51c , 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, 56e Distributing port, 52a, 52b, 57a, 57b Discharge port, 53 First specific region, 54 First non-specific region, 58 2nd specific area, 59 2nd non-specific area, 70 main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal Board, 84 switch before dispensing, 85 switch after dispensing, 86 dispensing motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub-control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decorative drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decorative motor, 94 production button board, 102 bottom tray full switch.

Claims (3)

Game ball that is launched from the launching device is a game machine for performing a game by flowing down the gaming area,
A starting port into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A first variable entrance ball that is configured to be able to change between a state in which a game ball flowing down a predetermined area of the game area can enter and a state in which it cannot enter, and in which a first specific area is formed. Mouth,
A game ball that flows down an area different from the predetermined area of the game area is configured to be changeable between a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which it cannot enter, and a second specific area is formed therein. 2 variable entrances,
Based on the input ball game ball to the starting opening, and an open setting means for setting whether to either of the first variable ball entrance port and the second variable ball entrance opening to the ball entrance ready,
According to the setting of the opening setting means, an opening control means for controlling the opening so that either of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance can be entered .
If the game ball passes through the one of the first specific region and the second specific area, the per game execution means for executing a per game,
Notification lottery means for lottery of the presence or absence of notification of the variable entrance set by the opening setting means;
Informing means for informing the variable entrance set by the opening setting means;
With
When the lottery result by the notice lottery means is informed, the notifying means informs the set variable entrance before the set variable entrance is made ready for entry. Yes,
The hit game execution means includes
When a game ball passes through the first specific area , a first hit game is executed, and when a game ball passes the second specific area, a second hit game is executed. And
As the first winning game, a winning game capable of acquiring a predetermined amount of prize balls is executed,
Examples second per game, the the case where first attainable per game fewer winning balls than per game of runs, the first person Ri game could receive more prize balls than per game of A gaming machine characterized by that there is a case where is executed . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first winning game and the second winning game are determined such that expected values of prize balls obtained in one winning game are substantially the same . A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The opening control means has a time shorter than a time required to reach the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance after the game ball is launched from the launching device. A game machine characterized in that the variable entry hole or the second variable entry hole is in a state in which entry is possible.