JP5641071B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine that plays a game by firing a game ball on a game board on which a game area is formed.

  When a game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board, a symbol variation game is executed in which the symbol is variably displayed until a predetermined variation time elapses. As a result of the symbol variation game, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state. Thus, there is known a ball game machine that executes a specific game in which a special winning opening becomes a state in which a player can enter a ball.

  In such a ball game machine, when a game ball that has entered the big prize opening during a specific game passes through a specific area, the player is given a predetermined game profit (a big hit game, a high probability state, an extended extension) (Patent Document 1) exists.

JP 2006-174874 A

  However, in the conventional configuration, there is a problem that there are few elements that a player can intervene in passing a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening to a specific area, and the gaming interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and in a ball game machine of a type that gives a predetermined game profit based on a game ball that has entered a special winning opening passing a specific area. The purpose of the game is to enhance the entertainment interest compared to the past.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the bullet ball game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A determination unit for determining whether or not a game ball is entered based on the ball entry information acquired when the game ball enters the start port;
A prize winning opening that is changeable between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a specific area and a non-specific area;
A distribution means for distributing the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening to the specific area or the non-specific area in accordance with a predetermined pitching order;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the big prize opening is in the ball-entry enabled state when the result of the determination is successful;
Profit granting means for granting a predetermined game profit based on a game ball passing through the specific area during the specific game;
With
The distribution state of the distribution means when the big prize opening becomes the ball-incapable state, and the distribution state of the distribution means when the big prize port becomes the ball-possible state next The same,
The specific game execution means, as the specific game,
The game balls that have entered the special winning opening are distributed to the specific area or the non-specific area by the distribution means, and the game profit can be given based on the game ball passing to the specific area. A first specific game having one period;
The game balls that do not have the first period and are placed in the special winning opening are distributed to the specific area or the non-specific area by the distribution means, and the game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area The second specific game having the second period in which the grant of the profit is impossible is configured to be executable.

  In such a ball game machine, “the distribution state of the distribution means changes based on the entry to the big prize opening during the specific game, and it is possible to give the game profit based on the game ball passing through the specific area. The first specific game having the first period to be played "and" the first special game having no first period, and the distribution state of the distribution means changes based on the ball entering the big winning opening during the specific game, and the game ball The second specific game having the second period during which the game profit based on the passage of the specific area cannot be granted is executable. That is, the second period during the second specific game is “although no game profit is given even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the distribution means is provided for the first period of the first specific game to be generated next. It will be positioned as a “period for adjusting to a state where it is assigned to a specific area”. This makes it possible to realize a new game such as “preparing for the next first specific game during the second specific game to make the state of the distribution means advantageous”. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's intervention factors related to passing the game ball that has entered the special winning opening to the specific area as compared with the conventional game, and to enhance the gaming interest in the specific game.

  In addition, as a configuration of the “distribution means for distributing the game balls that have entered the big winning opening into a specific area or a non-specific area in accordance with a predetermined order of entry”, the game balls are divided into a specific area or a single distribution member. It is good also as a structure which distributes to a non-specific area | region, and it is good also as a structure which distributes a game ball to a specific area | region or a non-specific area | region with a some distribution member. “Distribute to a specific area or a non-specific area according to the order of entry” means “a configuration in which a game ball is alternately distributed to a specific area or a non-specific area every time a game ball enters (for example, non-specific area → specific area → Non-specific area → specific area → configuration that distributes alternately, etc. ”or“ a configuration in which the distribution destination of game balls changes when multiple game balls enter (for example, non-specific areas) A distribution configuration of “region → non-specific region → specific region → non-specific region → non-specific region → specific region →... In addition, “a profit granting means for granting a predetermined game profit based on a game ball passing through a specific area” means any game profit (continuation of a specific game, The timing of granting the game profit may be during the specific game or after the end of the specific game. Further, the first specific game may be configured only in the first period, or may be configured in both the first period and the second period.

In addition, the above-mentioned ball game machine
The specific game execution means is configured to be more likely to execute the second specific game than the first specific game.

  According to such a ball game machine, by increasing the execution frequency of the second specific game as compared with the first specific game, “in preparation for the next first specific game during the second specific game, The above-described game play such as “preparation to make the state of the means advantageous” can be further emphasized. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest in the specific game.

In addition, the above-mentioned ball game machine
Probability state generating means for generating either a low probability state in which the first specific game is unlikely to be executed or a high probability state in which the possibility of the first specific game being executed is higher than the low probability state. Prepared,
The specific game execution means may be configured such that the high probability state is more likely to execute the second specific game than the low probability state.

  According to such a ball game machine, by increasing the execution frequency of the second specific game in the high probability state as compared with the low probability state, “in the high probability state, in preparation for the next first specific game, New gameability such as increased opportunities to make the distribution means in an advantageous state (increased continuity of high-probability state by oneself) "can be realized, and the game interest in a specific game is further enhanced It becomes possible.

  According to the present invention, in a ball game machine of a type that gives a predetermined game profit based on a game ball that has entered a special winning opening passing a specific area, it is possible to enhance the game interest compared to the conventional game machine. it can.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the 1st example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st symbol display apparatus and 2nd symbol display apparatus of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen structure of the presentation display apparatus of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the starting port unit of 1st Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display mode of the normal symbol display part of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with the effect display apparatus of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure pending | holding related process of 1st Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol game process of 1st Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol game process of 1st Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure fluctuation display process of 1st Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure fluctuation display process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the hit determination table of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern table of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution area | region of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a game ball is distributed in the distribution area | region of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect acquired by the pachinko machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect acquired by the pachinko machine of 2nd Example.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the following pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) will be described.

A. First Example:
A-1. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a front frame 4, an upper dish part 5, a lower dish part 6, a game board 10, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 10 is omitted. The front frame 4 is attached to a middle frame 3 (not shown), and the middle frame 3 is attached to a main body frame 2 (not shown). The middle frame 3 is formed of a plastic material and is attached to the inside of the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1. One end of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported with respect to the middle frame 3, and one end of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and the front side is covered with the front frame 4.

  The front frame 4 is formed of a plastic material, and a circular window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a so that the board surface of the game board 10 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized. Further, the front frame 4 is provided with various lamps 4b to 4f for enhancing the game effect. An upper plate part 5 is provided below the front frame 4, and a lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A locking device 9 is provided on the right side of the front frame 4, and a prepaid card type ball lending device 13 (CR unit) is provided on the left side of the front frame 4.

  The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into a recess formed in the upper plate part 5 and supplied to the launcher unit 12 (see FIG. 6). The dish outer edge 5a is provided with various buttons such as a game ball lending switch 5b, a return switch 5c, and a discharge button for discharging the inserted game ball. A speaker 5 y is provided on the left side of the upper plate part 5. An effect button BT is provided on the front side of the upper plate 5. By accepting a player's operation on the effect button BT, a game effect corresponding to the operation can be performed.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided with a discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1, and the discharged game balls are stored in the lower plate part 6. A firing handle 8 is provided at the right end of the lower plate portion 6. The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a for detecting that the player is touching the handle. The rotation axis of the launching handle 8 is connected to a launching device unit 12 (not shown) mounted on the back side of the lower plate portion 6, and when the player rotates the firing handle 8, the movement is transferred to the launching device unit 12. Then, a launch motor (not shown) built in the unit rotates, and a game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

A-1-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10. The game ball fired from the launching device unit 12 described above passes between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15 and is released to the game area 11, and flows down from above the game area 11.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11. An effect display device 27 is provided substantially in the center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background image can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Various effect symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 will be described later.

  A first symbol display device 28 is provided diagonally to the left of the effect display device 27, and a second symbol display device 32 is provided diagonally to the right of the effect display device 27. Among these, in the first symbol display device 28 provided at the lower left of the effect display device 27, it is possible to variably display the normal symbol and the first special symbol, and to be provided at the lower right of the effect display device 27. In the second symbol display device 32, the second special symbol can be variably displayed. Detailed configurations of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 will be described later. In the following, the first special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “first special figure”, and the second special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “second special figure”.

  In the game area 11, a normal symbol operation gate 36 is provided on the left side of the central device 26, and a gate switch 36 s for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided inside the normal symbol operation gate 36. Further, a lamp windmill 24 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 36 and the central device 26. A number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of these gaming devices.

  In the game area 11, a start port unit 17 is provided below the central device 26. As will be described later, the starting port unit 17 is configured by combining two starting ports up and down, and the first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is a size of a game ball receiving opening that allows game balls to enter. Is a fixed (non-variable) entrance where the game ball can always enter, and the second start port 17b provided on the lower side has a pair of left and right The wing piece is a variable entrance that is configured to be openable and closable. The detailed configuration of the start port unit 17 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  A first grand prize device 60 is provided below the start port unit 17 in the game area 11. The first grand prize winning device 60 includes a first grand prize winning opening 60d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing member 60e that opens and closes the first grand prize winning opening 60d, and a first grand prize winning solenoid 60m that operates the opening / closing member 60e. (Refer to FIG. 6). When a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied, the first grand prize winning device 60 starts operating, the first grand prize winning solenoid 60m opens the opening / closing member 60e, and the first grand prize winning opening 60d is opened. As a result, the game ball enters the first big prize opening 60d with a high probability, and a small hit game or a big hit game advantageous to the player is executed. Further, a first grand prize opening switch 60s is provided inside the first big prize opening 60d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 60d.

  In addition, a “distribution area 70” is formed below the first grand prize opening 60d and on the back side of the game board to guide the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 60d. The distribution area 70 is provided with a configuration for distributing the game balls that have entered the distribution area 70 to either the “specific area 71” or the “non-specific area 72”. Moreover, in the game board 10, the part corresponding to the position of the distribution area | region 70 is formed with transparent boards, such as a colorless plastic board. Therefore, the distribution area 70 is visible from the player. The detailed configuration of the distribution area 70 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  In the game area 11, a second grand prize device 80 is provided to the right of the central device 26. The second grand prize winning device 80 includes a second grand prize winning port 80d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing member 80e that opens and closes the second grand prize winning port 80d, and a second grand prize winning solenoid 80m that operates the opening / closing member 80e. (Refer to FIG. 6). When a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied, the second grand prize winning device 80 starts operating, the second grand prize winning solenoid 80m opens the opening / closing member 80e, and the second big prize winning opening 80d is opened. As a result, the game ball enters the second big prize opening 80d with a high probability, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is executed. In addition, a second big prize opening switch 80s is provided inside the second big prize opening 80d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 80d.

  An out port 48 is provided in the lower part of the game area 11, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided in the lower part of the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 3A shows the first symbol display device 28, and FIG. 3B shows the second symbol display device 32. First, the configuration of the first symbol display device 28 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3A, the first symbol display device 28 of the first embodiment is configured by incorporating 12 small light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a substantially rectangular area. Of these 12 LEDs, 3 LEDs normally constitute the symbol display unit 29, and the remaining 9 LEDs constitute the first special symbol display unit 30. Furthermore, the normal symbol display unit 29 includes one LED for displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol LED 29a) and two LEDs for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol). Called hold display LED 29b). In addition, the first special symbol display unit 30 displays seven LEDs for displaying the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as first special symbol LED 30a) and 2 for displaying the number of reserved first special symbols. It is comprised from LED (henceforth 1st special figure reservation display LED30b). In the following, the holding of the first special symbol (first special figure) is also referred to as “first special figure holding”, and the holding number of the first special figure is also referred to as “first special figure holding number”.

  The 2nd symbol display apparatus 32 shown in FIG.3 (b) becomes a structure which removed the normal symbol display part 29 with respect to the 1st symbol display apparatus 28 mentioned above. That is, the second symbol display device 32 is provided with a second special symbol display unit 33 composed of nine LEDs, and the seven LEDs provided in the approximate center of the second symbol display unit 33 display the second special symbol. LEDs for display (hereinafter referred to as second special symbol LED 33a), and the remaining two LEDs are LEDs for indicating the number of reserved special symbols (hereinafter referred to as second special symbol hold display LED 33b). Called). Hereinafter, the holding of the second special symbol (second special figure) is also referred to as “second special figure holding”, and the holding number of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure holding number”. If there is no need to distinguish between them, “first special figure hold” and “second special figure hold” are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is configured using a liquid crystal display, and three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c and a background image 27d of the background are displayed on the display screen. . The three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c start the variable display in synchronization with the start timing of the special symbol variable display in the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33. The variation display is performed in various modes until the variation time elapses. Then, the variation display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is completed in synchronization with the end timing of special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display).

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the start port unit 17 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. As described above, the start port unit 17 is provided with the first start port 17a and the second start port 17b. The first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is configured as a non-variable type (pocket type) inlet (general starting port) with a fixed size of the game ball receiving port, and the second starting port 17a provided on the lower side. The start port 17b is configured as a variable entry port (variable start port) having a pair of blade pieces 17w. The pair of wing pieces 17w can take two states, a substantially upright closed state (see FIG. 5A) and an open state rotated outward (see FIG. 5B). . As shown in FIG. 5A, the closed state of the second starter port 17b in which the pair of wing pieces 17w are almost upright is such that the game ball cannot enter the second starter port 17b and is exclusively used for the first start. In this state, the ball enters the mouth 17a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, the open state of the second starting port 17b in which the pair of wing pieces 17w are opened outward is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It is. In the starting port unit 17 of the first embodiment, when the second starting port 17b is opened, the second starting port 17b is easier to enter the game ball than the first starting port 17a.

  The game balls that have entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through the passages provided in the respective ones. A first start port switch 17s is provided in the middle of the passage inside the first start port 17a, and a second start port switch 17t is provided in the middle of the passage inside the second start port 17b. The game balls that have entered the start port 17a or the second start port 17b are detected by the first start port switch 17s or the second start port switch 17t, respectively.

A-1-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and so on. The main control board 200 that controls the success / failure involved, the sub-control board 220 that controls the effect of the game using the design symbols, lamps and sound effects, and the display and sound of images under the control of the sub-control board 220 The audio / video control board 230 that outputs the image, the decoration drive board 226 that drives the various LEDs and the lamps 4b to 4f under the control of the sub-control board 220, and the payout that controls the operation of paying out the rented or winning balls A control board 240 and a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch of the game ball are configured. These control boards include various types of CPUs, such as a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a RAM that stores temporary data when the program is executed. Peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port switch 17s, a second start port switch 17t, a first big prize port switch 60s, a second big prize port switch 80s, a specific area detection switch 71s, a non-specific area detection switch 72s, When a detection signal of a game ball is input from the gate switch 36 s or the like, commands for instructing various operations determined according to the switch to which the detection signal is input are sent to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, and the launch. Transmission is performed toward the control board 260 and the like. Further, the main control board 200 has a start opening solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces 17w provided in the second start opening 17b and a first grand prize for opening and closing a first big prize opening 60d. The opening solenoid 60m, the second large winning opening solenoid 80m for opening and closing the second large winning opening 80d, the first symbol display device 28, the second symbol display device 32, etc. are connected via a relay terminal plate (not shown). These operations are controlled by transmitting drive signals to the various solenoids 17m, 60m, and 80m, the first symbol display device 28, and the second symbol display device 32.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. When the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the command and produces a game according to the result. That is, by sending a command for designating display contents and audio contents to the image / sound control board 230, or by sending drive signals of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f to the decoration drive board 226, the effect of the game I do. Further, when the sub-control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button BT via the effect button board 228, the sub-control board 220 performs an effect corresponding to the operation.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out data (for example, sprite data or moving image data for displaying an effect design or a character image) used to display the instructed image from the image ROM 235 to generate an image, and Output to the display screen. Further, when receiving a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads out voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 236, and outputs a voice based on the voice data from the speaker 5y via the amplifier board 224.

  The payout control board 240 is responsible for various controls relating to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the ball lending switch 5b or the return switch 5c provided in the above-described upper plate part 5, this signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 242 via a relay terminal board (not shown). Is transmitted to the device 13. The ball lending device 13 pays out a ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. When the main control board 200 transmits a prize ball payout command, the payout control board 240 receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m, whereby the prize ball is paid out.

A-2. Overview of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, a game is performed as follows. First, when a player throws a game ball into the recess of the upper plate part 5 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game balls thrown into the upper plate part 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, The game area 11 is fired as described above with reference to FIG. The strength at which the game ball is launched can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launching handle 8, and the player can aim the game ball by changing the rotation angle of the launching handle 8.

  When the launched game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 36 provided on the left and right of the game area 11, the normal symbol variation display is started on the first symbol display device 28 provided at the lower left of the effect display device 27. The As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the normal symbol display unit 29 is provided in the first symbol display device 28, and the normal symbol display unit 29 includes the normal symbol LED 29 a and the universal symbol hold display LED 29 b. Yes. Of these, the normal symbol LED 29a is used to display the variation of the normal symbol.

  FIG. 7 (a) is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing how ordinary symbols are variably displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the normal symbol LED 29a is repeatedly blinked to display the normal symbol variation. In FIG. 7, the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a radial solid line, and the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a broken line. Then, after repeating blinking for a predetermined time, when the normal symbol LED 29a stops in a lighting state, it becomes a hit of the normal symbol, and the second start port 17b (starting below the start port unit 17 is started). Mouth) is open for a predetermined opening time. On the contrary, when it stops in the light-off state, it is out of the normal design and the second start port 17b does not open. Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36 during the normal symbol variation display, the passage of the game ball is reserved as the normal symbol (ordinary symbol hold) in the storage area of the RAM 203 (normal figure hold storage region). After the current normal symbol variation display is completed, the variation display is performed based on the ordinary symbol hold. Up to four common figure holds can be stored, and the number of stored normal symbols (the number of common figure holds) is displayed by the common figure hold display LED 29b.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory view showing a state in which the number of universal symbols is displayed by the universal symbol hold display LED 29 b provided in the first symbol display device 28. When there is no general map hold (that is, when there is no general map hold), both of the two general map hold display LEDs 29b are turned off. When there is one common map hold, the left general map hold display LED 29b is turned off and the right general map hold display LED 29b is lit. When there are two common map holds, the left general map hold LED 29b lights in addition to the right general map hold LED 29b. Next, when there are three common map holds, the right general map hold display LED 29b blinks and the left general map hold display LED 29b lights. Further, when the number of normal map hold increases to the upper limit of four, the left and right general map hold display LEDs 29b blink. As described above, the normal symbol display unit 29 can display the number of 0 to 4 universal symbols on hold by turning on, off, or blinking the two common symbol hold display LEDs 29b.

  Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 3A, the first symbol display device 28 is provided with the first special symbol display unit 30, and the first special symbol (first special symbol) is variably displayed. It is possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second special symbol display unit 33 provided in the second symbol display device 32 can display the second special symbol (second special symbol) in a variable manner. . Of these, the first special symbol corresponds to the first start port 17a, the second special symbol corresponds to the second start port 17b, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol corresponds to the corresponding start port. When a game ball enters, the change display starts. Further, as described above, the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 both have the same configuration, and therefore the first special symbol and the second special symbol change in the same manner. Display.

  The first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed until a predetermined variation time elapses, and then stopped and displayed in any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol according to the result of the hit determination. Then, a display (hereinafter also referred to as “determined display”) is performed to maintain the state in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. In the first embodiment, as the symbols to be stopped (stop symbols), 100 types of big hit symbols, 20 types of small hit symbols, and one type of off symbol for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Is provided. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, each of the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 is composed of seven LEDs, and each symbol has a different combination of LEDs to be lit. Is set. In the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, each of the seven LEDs (the first special symbol LED 30a and the second special symbol LED 33a) blinks for a predetermined variation time to display the variation of the special symbol. When the variation time elapses, one of the symbols is stopped and displayed by lighting a predetermined combination of LEDs.

  When one of the big winning symbols is stopped and displayed, the big winning game in which the first big winning opening 60d and the second big winning opening 80d are opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds × 15 times) at a predetermined rate starts. (A big hit occurs). During the big hit game, the game ball is paid out when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 60d or the second big prize opening 80d.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when any of 50 types (50) of big hit symbols out of 100 types (100) of big hit symbols is stopped and displayed (determined display), the second large size is displayed. The second round game in which the winning opening 80d is opened is played 14 times first, and then the first round game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened is performed once (hereinafter referred to as “direct hitting game”). 15R jackpot game ") is executed. In addition, when any of the remaining 50 types (50) of big hit symbols out of 100 types (100) of big hit symbols is stopped and displayed, the first round game is played three times first, and then the second A jackpot game in which a round game is played once (hereinafter also referred to as a “direct 4R jackpot game”) is executed.

  In the following, the jackpot symbol that triggers the execution of the “15R jackpot game” is also referred to as “15R jackpot game”, and the jackpot symbol that triggers the “4R jackpot game” is “4R jackpot”. Also called. Further, when there is no particular distinction between “direct hit 15R big hit games” and “direct hit 4R big hit games”, they are also collectively referred to as “direct hit big hit games”. In addition, when the first round game and the second round game are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “round game”.

  On the other hand, when any of the small winning symbols is stopped and displayed, the small winning game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened for a shorter time (for example, 2 seconds × 2 times) than during the big winning game is started (small). Wins). During the small hit game, the game ball is paid out when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 60d. Also, when a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 60d during the small hit game passes the specific area 71 of the distribution area 70, the first big prize opening 60d and the second big prize opening 80d are predetermined. A big hit game that is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds × 15 times) at a rate is started.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the small hits started when one of the ten types (10) of the small hit symbols out of the 20 types (20) of the small hit symbols is stopped and displayed. When a game ball passes the specific area 71 during the game, the second round game is played 14 times first, and then the first round game is played once (hereinafter referred to as “15R jackpot game via small hit”). Is executed). Also, the game ball is placed in the specific area 71 during the small hit game started by stopping and displaying any of the remaining ten types (10) of the small hit symbols out of the 20 types (20) of the small hit symbols. After passing, the first round game is played three times first, and then the second round game is played once (hereinafter also referred to as “4R big hit game via small hits”) is executed.

  In the following, the small hit symbol that triggers the execution of “15R big hit game via small hit” is also referred to as “15R small hit game”, and the small hit symbol that triggers the execution of “4R big hit game via small hit” Also referred to as “4R small hit symbol”. Further, when there is no particular distinction between “15R big hit game via small hit” and “4R big hit game via small hit”, these are collectively referred to as “big hit game via small hit”. In addition, the “15R big hit game for direct hit” and the “15R big hit game via small hit” differ only in the process until the big hit game is started, and the same round game is performed during the big hit game. Therefore, if there is no particular distinction between “15R big hit game for direct hit” and “15R big hit game via small hit”, these are collectively referred to as “15R big hit game”. In addition, the process until the big hit game is started is different between the “right hit 4R big hit game” and the “4R big hit game via small hit”, and the same round game is performed during the big hit game. Therefore, when there is no particular distinction between “direct hit 4R big hit games” and “4R big hit games via small hits”, these are collectively referred to as “4R big hit games”.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “direct hit game” is started when the “big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol”, and the “small bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol”. After the small hit game is started, the “big hit game via the small hit” is started when the game ball passes the specific area 71 during the small hit game.

  In the following description, the game from when the special symbol is variably displayed until when the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the off symbol is determined and displayed is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

  The game balls entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are held on the first special symbol until the special symbol variable display triggered by the ball is started (the first special symbol hold). ) Or the second special symbol hold (second special figure hold) is stored in the storage area of RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area). The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can each be stored up to four, and the number of the first special figure hold (the first special figure hold number) can be stored in the first special figure hold display LED 30b. The number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display LED 33b. The mode of displaying the number of special symbols on the first special figure hold display LED 30b or the second special figure hold display LED 33b is the same as the normal symbol hold number display by the general figure hold display LED 29b shown in FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted here.

  Corresponding to the symbol variation game of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect display device 27 uses various effects using the effect symbols (identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c, etc.) (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”). ) Is performed. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view illustrating one aspect of the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display device 27. On the display screen of the liquid crystal display constituting the effect display device 27, a left symbol display area in which the left identification symbol 27a is displayed, a middle symbol display region in which the middle identification symbol 27b is displayed, and a right identification symbol 27c are displayed. The right symbol display areas are formed, and three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed using these display areas. When the special symbol variation display is started in either the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c also start the variation display at the same time in the effect display device 27. To do. In the first embodiment, as an identification symbol, a symbol having nine numbers from “1” to “9” as a design is prepared.

  FIG. 8A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 27a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 27c is stopped and displayed. The middle identification symbol 27b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is a special symbol (first special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above. Or it is comprised so that it may interlock | cooperate with the stop display aspect of a 2nd special symbol. For example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the “big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol combination (horizontal eye). Is done. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops at “small hit symbol” or “out-of-line symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are in the same symbol combination (unevenness). Stopped display. The identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  Thus, the special symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c displayed on the effect display device 27 correspond to each other. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more noticeable than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the display screen is large and the display contents can be understood. Since it is easy, it is normal for a player to play a symbol variation game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 27. Accordingly, when the left identification symbol 27a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 and the right identification symbol 27c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol, it is stopped and displayed last. The medium identification symbol 27b also stops at the same symbol, and the player pays attention to the variation display of the identification symbol (symbol variation effect) as to whether the “direct hit big hit game” is started. In this way, the effect performed in a state in which the two identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the last identification symbol is variably displayed is called “reach effect”. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest by generating.

A-3. Game machine control contents:
A-3-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game control process, “Prize ball related process”, “Normal symbol game process”, “Second start opening closing process”, “Special figure hold related process”, “Special symbol game process”, “Small hit game process” Each process such as “big hit game process” is repeatedly executed. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is configured to perform a game control process based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period. In the first embodiment, a timer interrupt is generated every 4 msec. That is, the game control process shown in FIG. 9 is executed as a timer interrupt process every 4 msec in the CPU 201. During the game control process, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire pachinko machine 1 proceeds, and the sub-control board 220 controls the production in accordance with the progress of the game. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

  When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out the game ball as a prize ball (S50). In this process, among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, switches relating to winning of the game ball (the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the first big winning port switch 60s, the second It is detected whether or not a game ball has entered a winning prize switch 80s or the like. When a game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated, and then a prize ball number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 240. When the payout control board 240 receives the prize ball number designation command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and according to the result, a drive signal is sent to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device (not shown). Is sent out to actually pay out a prize ball.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not to perform the normal symbol game process following the prize ball related process (S50) (S100). This determination is made by detecting whether or not the second start port 17b is open. If the second start port 17b is not in the open state, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is performed (S100: yes), and if the second start port 17b is in the open state, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is not performed ( S100: no). When it is determined that the normal symbol game process is to be performed (S100: yes), the normal symbol game process described below is performed (S150). On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol game process is not performed (S100: no), the normal symbol game process (S150) is omitted.

  In the normal symbol game process (S150), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not a normal symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold) exists (whether or not it is “0”). If a general symbol hold exists, a normal symbol hit determination is performed. Here, the common figure hold stores information indicating the value of the random number determined per common figure obtained when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36. In the first embodiment, the number of stored numbers is stored. The upper limit value of (holding number) is “4”. Based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the winning symbol (see FIG. 7A) or stopped with the off symbol. Subsequently, after the normal symbol variation time is set, the normal symbol variation display is started, and when the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol. At this time, when the symbol of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port solenoid 18m is operated to rotate the blade piece 17w provided in the second start port 17b to both sides, thereby starting the second start. The mouth 17b is opened (see FIG. 5B).

  When the normal symbol game process is completed as described above, it is determined whether or not the second start port 17b is in an open state (S190). And when it is an open state (S190: yes), the process (2nd start port closing process) for making the 2nd start port 17b into a closed state from an open state is performed (S200). On the other hand, when the 2nd starting port 17b is not an open state (S190: no), since it is not necessary to perform a 2nd starting port closing process, it abbreviate | omits.

  In the second starting port closing process (S200), when any of the following conditions is satisfied, that is, the opening time of the second starting port 17b has elapsed, or a prescribed number of games are stored in the second starting port 17b. It is determined whether any of the conditions for entering the ball is satisfied, and when any of the conditions (starting port opening end condition) is satisfied, the opened second starting port 17b is closed. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the opening time of the second start port 17b has not elapsed and the number of balls entering the second start port 17b has not reached the specified number (when the start port opening end condition is not satisfied), The second start port closing process (S200) is terminated with the second start port 17b open.

A-3-2. Special figure hold related processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing special figure hold related processing. In the special figure hold related process (S250), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first starting port 17a (S252: yes), the number of first special symbols held (first special figure holding number) is the upper limit (“4” in the first embodiment). ) Is determined (S254). If the first special figure hold number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), a determination random number is acquired (S256). Here, as the determination random number, a hit determination random number used for performing a hit determination, which will be described later, or a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 (or the second symbol display device 32) when a big hit or a small hit occurs. Random numbers such as a winning symbol determination random number used for determination and a variation pattern determination random number used for determining a variation pattern until the symbol is stopped and displayed are acquired. Subsequently, information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number is stored as the first special figure hold in the RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area) mounted on the main control board 200 (S258). When the first special figure hold is stored (S258), "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260). Thus, when “1” is added to the first special figure hold number, a first hold occurrence command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S262). The first hold occurrence command includes information indicating that the first special figure hold is stored (occurred), and information indicating the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time. ing. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the first special figure hold number based on the received first hold occurrence command. In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 1st pending | holding occurrence command with a respectively different command. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the first start port 17a (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S254: yes) ) And S256 to S262 are omitted.

  When the process relating to the first special figure hold is completed as described above, the process relating to the second special figure hold is subsequently started. The process relating to the second special figure hold is a process for performing the process relating to the first special figure hold performed on the first start port 17a on the second start port 17b. Briefly described below, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272), and if a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (“4” in the first embodiment) (S274). As a result, if the number of second special figure reservations does not reach the upper limit (S274: no), a determination random number (a winning determination random number, a winning symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc.) is acquired (S276) and acquired. Information indicating the value of the determined random number is stored as the second special figure hold in the RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area) mounted on the main control board 200 (S278). Then, “1” is added to the second special figure holding number (S280). When “1” is added to the second special figure hold number in this way, a second hold occurrence command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S282). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the second special figure hold number based on the received second hold occurrence command. In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 2nd pending | holding occurrence command by a separate command, respectively. In addition, when the game ball is not in the second start port 17b (S272: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S274: yes) ) And S276 to S282 are omitted.

  When the processes relating to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are completed as described above, the special figure hold related process shown in FIG. 10 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. When returning from the special figure hold-related process, the game control process starts a special symbol game process (S300) described below.

A-3-3. Special design game processing:
11 and 12 are flowcharts showing the special symbol game process of the first embodiment. When starting the special symbol game process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not a small hit game is in progress (S301). If the small hit game is being played (S301: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. If it is not in the small hit game (S301: no), it is next determined whether or not the big hit game is in progress (S302). If the big hit game is being played (S302: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the game is not a big hit game (S302: no), that is, when neither the big hit game nor the big hit game is being played, either the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner. It is determined whether or not there is (S304).

  If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being finalized (S306). As described above, in any of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display is displayed until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended. In order to confirm, a display (determined display) that maintains the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. In the process of S306, it is determined whether or not this “definite display” is being executed. As a result, when the first special figure and the second special figure are neither in the variable display nor in the fixed display (S304: no, S306: no), the process (special game) for starting the special symbol variation display (design variation game) The figure variation display process) is started (S310).

  FIGS. 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing the special figure variation display process of the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the special figure fluctuation display process, first, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number is "0" (S3100). As a result, if the second special figure hold number is not “0” (second special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S3100: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is read (S3102). In the processing of S3102, various determination random number values stored as the second special figure hold are read.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation number is “0” (S3100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number is “0” (S3104). As a result, if the first special figure hold number is not “0” (first special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S3104: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is read (S3106). In the process of S3106, as in the process of S3102 described above, the values of various determination random numbers stored as the first special figure hold are read. On the other hand, if the first special figure hold number is “0” (S3104: yes), the second special figure hold number has already been determined to be “0”. Since it is determined that none of the second special figure hold is stored, it is not necessary to start the hit determination described later and the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the special figure variation display process of FIGS. 13 and 14 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

  As described above, in the special figure variation display process, it is first determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored (S3100), and only when the second special figure hold is not stored (S3100). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored. Therefore, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the second special figure hold is always read in preference to the first special figure hold (second special figure hold). The first special figure hold is read out only when the second special figure hold is not stored.

  When either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is read as described above (S3102 or S3106), a hit determination table is selected (S3120). The hit determination table is a table in which determination results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out” are set in association with the value of the hit determination random number, and are stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the hit determination table of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, in the hit determination table, “small hit” is determined for “13 to 72” (60) values among “0 to 599” (600) hit determination random numbers. The result is set, and the determination result of “big hit” is set for the values “73 to 74” (two). Therefore, when the hit determination is performed based on the hit determination random number acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, the determination result is “small hit” with a probability of 1/100, and 1/300 The determination result is “big hit” with probability.

  In the special figure variation display process of FIG. 14, the value of the hit determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold corresponds to “big hit” with reference to the hit determination table selected in the process of S3120. It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit value (S3124). That is, it is determined whether or not the result of the current hit determination is a big hit.

  As a result, if the result of the current hit determination is not a big win (S3124: no), the value of the hit determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold corresponds to “small hit”. It is determined whether the value (small hit value) or not (S3132). That is, it is determined whether or not the result of the current hit determination is a small hit. As a result, if the result of the current hit determination is not even a small hit (S3132: no), that is, if the result of the current hit determination is out of place, a loss variation pattern selection process is performed (S3140). In the deviation variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) to the stop display on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is displayed. Among these, a process of selecting a variation pattern (displacement variation pattern) when stopping and displaying with a symbol out of place is performed. Specifically, first, a deviation variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is selected.

  FIG. 16 conceptually shows, as an example of the variation pattern table of the first embodiment, a variation pattern table (displacement variation pattern table) that is selected when the result of the hit determination is unacceptable. As shown in FIG. 16, the fluctuation pattern table is a data table in which a fluctuation pattern is set corresponding to a fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired as a special figure hold, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol is stored as the fluctuation pattern. Yes. Each variation pattern is attached with variation pattern identification information for identifying the type of variation pattern.

  When the variation pattern is selected and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol is variably displayed according to the selected variation pattern (until the variation time elapses) and then stopped and displayed. When a variation pattern is selected, variation pattern identification information of the selected variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 executes a symbol variation effect corresponding to the command (variation pattern identification information). That is, when a symbol variation game is performed based on a predetermined variation pattern, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Since the deviation variation pattern table shown in FIG. 16 is a variation pattern table that is selected when the result of the hit determination is deviation, the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern set in the variation pattern table. In this case, “the symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed in a disengagement manner” is executed as the symbol variation effect corresponding to the symbol variation game in which the out symbol is stopped. The variation pattern table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  In the deviation variation pattern selection process (S3140), the deviation variation pattern table is selected, and the variation pattern determination random number corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. Is selected with reference to the selected deviation variation pattern table.

  In this way, when a deviation variation pattern is selected in the variation variation pattern selection process (S3140), the symbol is stored in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 as a symbol to be stopped (stop symbol) (S3142).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the current hit determination is a big hit (S3124: yes), a process for selecting a big hit symbol (a big hit symbol selection process) is performed. In this process, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the winning symbol determination random number among the determination random numbers read as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. 13 is referred to the big hit symbol determination table (not shown). To select (determine) (S3126).

  In the first embodiment, 100 values of “0 to 99” are set as the winning symbol determining random numbers, and the big winning symbol is set for each value of the winning symbol determining random numbers. That is, 100 types (100 pieces) of big hit symbols are set. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between “the value of the number of hit symbol disturbance determination” and “big jackpot symbol” is set. In the process of S3126, referring to such a jackpot symbol determination table, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the hit symbol determination random number read in S3102 or S3106 is selected. When the jackpot symbol is selected in this way (S3126), the selected jackpot symbol is stored as a stop symbol in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 (S3128).

  When the big hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area in the process of S3128 in FIG. 14, a big hit variation pattern selection process (big hit variation pattern selection process) is performed (S3130). In the big hit variation pattern selection processing, the variation pattern from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) to the stop display on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is displayed. Among them, a process of selecting a variation pattern (big hit variation pattern) when stopping display with the big hit symbol is performed. Specifically, first, a variation pattern table (big hit variation pattern table) in which a big hit variation pattern is set is selected. Subsequently, with reference to the selected jackpot fluctuation pattern table, the jackpot fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. 13 is selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the current hit determination is a small hit (S3132: yes), a process for selecting a small hit symbol (small hit symbol selection process) is performed. In this process, first, using the winning symbol determination random number among the determination random numbers read as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold in S3102 or S3106, the small hit symbol corresponding to the winning symbol determined random number is Selection (determination) is made with reference to a winning symbol determination table (not shown) (S3136).

  In the small hit symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between “value of random symbol determination random numbers” (100) and “small hit symbol” (20) is set. In the process of S3136, the small hit symbol corresponding to the hit symbol determining random number read in S3102 or S3106 is selected with reference to such a small hit symbol determining table. When the small hit symbol is selected in this way (S3136), the selected big hit symbol is stored as a stop symbol in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 (S3138).

  When the small hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area (S3138), processing for selecting a small hit variation pattern (small hit variation pattern selection process) is performed (S3139). In the small hit variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern from when the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 starts the variation display of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) until the stop display is performed. Among them, a process of selecting a variation pattern (small hit variation pattern) when stopping display with the small hit symbol is performed. Specifically, first, a variation pattern table (small hit variation pattern table) in which a small hit variation pattern is set is selected. Subsequently, with reference to the selected small hit fluctuation pattern table, the small hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. 13 is selected. .

  In this way, the symbols to be stopped are stored in the stop symbol storage area (S3128, S3138, S3142), and when the variation pattern is selected (S3130, S3139, S3140), the previous hit determination is put on the second special symbol hold. It is determined whether or not the determination is made based on (S3152). As a result, if it was performed based on the second special figure hold (S3152: yes), the special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed on the second symbol display device 32 according to the selected variation pattern. Is started (S3154), "1" is subtracted from the second special figure holding number (S3156). On the other hand, when the hit determination is not performed based on the second special figure hold, that is, based on the first special figure hold (S3152: no), according to the selected variation pattern. Then, after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol) is started on the first symbol display device 28 (S3158), “1” is subtracted from the first special symbol hold number (S3160).

  When the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored and the variation pattern is selected in this way, it is determined whether or not the hit determination made earlier is based on the second special figure hold (S3152). As a result, if it was performed based on the second special figure hold (S3152: yes), the special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed on the second symbol display device 32 according to the selected variation pattern. (S3154) After starting the symbol variation game (S3154), "1" is subtracted from the second special figure holding number (S3156). On the other hand, when the hit determination is not performed based on the second special figure hold, that is, based on the first special figure hold (S3152: no), according to the selected variation pattern. After the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (first special symbol) is started on the first symbol display device 28 (S3158), "1" is subtracted from the first special symbol hold number (S3160).

  When “1” is subtracted from the number of second special figure hold or the number of first special figure hold (S3156 or S3160), the type of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure for which the variable display is started this time is designated. A change pattern designation command (including fluctuation pattern identification information) or a stop symbol designation command for designating a stop symbol of a special symbol that is stopped and displayed after variation display is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation start command. (S3162).

  Here, when the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the above-described change start time command (stop symbol designation command), the effect display device 27 causes the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c to accompany the end of the symbol variation game. The symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. That is, when the stop symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command is a small hit symbol or a missing symbol, the symbols are determined so that the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed without the numbers being aligned (with a break). . If the stop symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol, the symbols are determined so that the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with the numbers aligned (with a doublet).

  In addition, when the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the above-described variation start command (variation pattern designation command), an effect pattern from the start to the end of the current symbol variation game, that is, the identification symbols 27a and 27b. , 27c from the start of the variable display until the stop display of these three identification symbols is selected. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect on the display screen of the effect display device 27 according to the selected effect pattern, and stops and displays the identified symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c.

  When the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern designation command and stop symbol designation command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in this way (S3162), the special figure fluctuation display processing shown in FIGS. Return to the special symbol game processing of 11 and FIG.

  In the above, when the special symbol game process is executed, neither the small hit game nor the big hit game is executed (S301: no, S302: no), and neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner (S304: no). The processing when it is determined that has been described. On the other hand, although it is not a small hit game or a big hit game (S301: no, S302: no), when it is determined that either the first special figure or the second special figure is in a variable display (S304). : Yes), when the variation pattern of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the stop symbol have already been determined and the variation display of the first special diagram or the second special symbol has been started. Applicable. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S312). Since the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is determined in advance according to the fluctuation pattern, at the same time when the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure is started, a predetermined timer (fluctuation time measuring timer) is set. By setting the fluctuation time, it is possible to determine whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (fluctuation time measuring means). As a result, if the variation time has not yet elapsed (S312: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S312: yes), the special symbol during fluctuation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol (S3128, S3142 in FIG. 14) set in advance. A confirmation display is performed (S314), and a command (symbol stop command) indicating that the special symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S316). Then, after setting the fixed display time (S318), it is determined whether or not the set fixed display time has passed (S320). As a result, when the fixed display time has not elapsed (S320: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  After returning to the game control process of FIG. 9 in a state where the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, the special symbol game process of FIGS. 11 and 12 is started again. And it is determined that the second special figure is not being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no). Subsequently, in determining whether or not the special symbol is being confirmed, it is determined that it is being confirmed (S306: yes). ), It is determined again whether the fixed display time has passed (S320). If it is determined that the final display time has elapsed while repeating such determination (S320: yes), the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that has been stopped (determined display) is displayed as “ It is determined whether or not it is a “small hit symbol” (S322 in FIG. 12). As a result, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the “small hit symbol” (S322: yes), an opening pattern of the first big winning opening 60d during the small hit game is set (S324). Specifically, an opening pattern is set in which the first big prize opening 60d is opened twice every 2 seconds.

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 60d is set, the small hit flag is set to ON in order to start the small hit game (S326). The small hit flag is a flag indicating that a small hit game is being played, and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is secured as a storage area for the small hit flag. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the small hit game is being executed according to the setting state of the small hit flag.

  Subsequently, a command indicating that the small hit game is started (small hit game start command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S328). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the small hit game start command, it executes an effect corresponding to the small hit game. When the small hit game start command is transmitted (S328), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not the “small hit symbol” (S322: no), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) is the “big bonus symbol” (FIG. 12). S330). As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “hit symbol” (S330: yes), the opening pattern (the number of times of opening, the opening number) of the first big winning port 60d and the second big winning port 80d during the big hit game Time, closing time, etc.) are set (S332). In other words, when “15R big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, “15R big hit game of direct hit” is executed, and therefore the first big winning port is set after the second big winning port 60d is opened 14 times. When an opening pattern is set in which 80d is opened once, and “4R big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, “direct 4R big hit game” is executed, so the first big prize opening 60d is set. An opening pattern is set in which the second big prize opening 80d is opened once after it is opened three times.

  Thus, when the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 60d and the second big winning opening 80d are set, the big hit flag is set to ON in order to start the big hit game (S334). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot game is being executed (during a jackpot game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is secured as a storage area for the jackpot flag. . The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed according to the set state of the big hit flag.

  Subsequently, a command indicating that the jackpot game is started (a jackpot game start command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S336). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 executes an effect corresponding to the jackpot game. When the big hit game start command is transmitted (S336), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. If the special symbol that has been stopped is neither a small hit symbol nor a big hit symbol (S330: no), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 9 is resumed. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set to ON (S400). As described above, the small hit flag is a flag indicating that a small hit game is being played. Therefore, when the small hit flag is set to ON (S400: yes), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts a small hit game process described below (S500).

A-3-4. Small hit game processing:
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the small hit game process of this embodiment. By executing the small hit game process, the small hit game is performed. Hereinafter, the small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the small hit game process (S500) is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the first big prize winning opening 60d is open (is open) (S502). Immediately after the small hit game is started by the special symbol game process described above, the small hit flag is only set to ON in S326 of the special symbol game process described above with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. Since the special winning opening 60d is not yet opened, it is determined as “no” in S502. Subsequently, whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied, that is, whether or not the first big winning opening 60d is opened by the number of times determined in accordance with the set opening pattern (twice in the first embodiment). Is determined (S508). Immediately after the small hit game process of FIG. 17 is started, the end condition of the small hit game is naturally not satisfied, so it is determined as “no” in S508, and then the first big prize opening 60d is closed. It is determined whether time has elapsed (S510). Here, the closing time is the time from when the first big prize opening 60d is closed to when the first big prize opening 60d is opened a plurality of times (to be closed). . Immediately after the small hit game process of FIG. 17 is started, it is determined that the closing time has elapsed (S510: yes), and the first big prize opening 60d is opened (S512). When the first big winning opening 60d is thus opened, the small hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first big prize opening 60d is in an open state when the small hit game process is started (S502: yes), whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 60d has passed. Is determined (S504). Here, the opening time of the first big prize opening 60d is the time for the first big prize opening 60d to be open for one opening of the first big prize opening 60d during the small hit game (first implementation) 2 seconds in the example). This opening time is set as an opening pattern at the start of the small hit game in S324 (FIG. 12) of the special symbol game process. When the opening time of the first grand prize opening 60d has not elapsed (S504: no), the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 60d and is guided to the distribution area 70 passes through the specific area 71. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S536). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 60d is guided to the distribution area 70, and in the determination processing of S536, the game guided to this distribution area 70 It is determined whether or not the sphere has passed the specific area 71. Here, the distribution area 70 will be described.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the distribution area of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18A, the distribution area 70 includes an upper distribution area 73 and a lower distribution area 74. A game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning opening 60 d first enters the upper distribution area 73 through the upper distribution area entrance 73 e formed in the upper part of the upper distribution area 73. The game balls that have entered the upper distribution area 73 are distributed to the entry destination by the distribution member 75.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the sorting member 75 has ball receiving portions 75t that can receive the falling game ball on the left and right. Further, the sorting member 75 is provided so as to be turnable to the left and right with the turning shaft 75j as a fulcrum. The rotation angle of the allocating member 75 is determined by the stop member 76: “A game ball received by one ball receiving portion 75t is dropped downward, and a game ball falling from above is dropped on the other ball receiving portion 75t. It is limited to an “angle that can be received”. That is, when the distribution member 75 receives the game ball at one ball receiving portion 75t, the distribution member 75 rotates toward the ball receiving portion 75t by the force received from the game ball, and the game ball received by the ball receiving portion 75t. Is dropped to the lower side of the ball receiving portion side, and the other ball receiving portion 75t can receive the game ball newly falling from above. Thus, the distribution member 75 has a function of alternately dropping the game balls falling from above to the left and right.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, in the upper distribution area 73, a distribution member 75 is provided below the upper distribution area entrance 73e. Further, below the distribution member 75, “lower distribution area entrance 74e formed on the upper part of the lower distribution area 74” and “non-specific area 72” (upper non-specific area 72) are respectively provided to the left and right. ) Is provided. Therefore, the game balls that have entered the upper distribution area 73 from the upper distribution area entrance 73e are alternately distributed to the lower distribution area entrance 74e and the non-specific area 72 in the order of entry. A non-specific area detection switch 72s is provided in the non-specific area 72, and a game ball that has entered (passed through) the non-specific area 72 is detected by the non-specific area detection switch 72s.

  On the other hand, the game balls that have entered the lower distribution area 74 via the lower distribution area entrance 74e by being distributed to the distribution members 75 in the upper distribution area 73 are The entry destination is further distributed by the distribution member 75 provided at 74. Specifically, in the lower distribution area 74, a distribution member 75 is provided below the lower distribution area entrance 74e. 71 "and" non-specific area 72 "(lower non-specific area 72) are provided. Therefore, the game balls that have entered the lower distribution area 74e from the lower distribution area entrance 74e are alternately distributed to the specific area 71 and the non-specific area 72 in the order of entry. A specific area detection switch 71s is provided in the specific area 71, and a game ball that has entered (passed through) the specific area 71 is detected by the specific area detection switch 71s.

  As described above, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 60 d enter the upper distribution area 73 of the distribution area 70. The game balls that have entered the upper distribution area 73 are alternately distributed to the “lower distribution area 74” and the “non-specific area 72” in the order of entry. The game balls distributed to the lower distribution area 74 in the upper distribution area 73 are alternately distributed to the “specific area 71” and the “non-specific area 72” in the order of entry.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which game balls are distributed in the distribution area 70 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19A, the sorting member 75 in the upper sorting area 73 is rotated toward the lower sorting area 74, and the sorting member 75 in the lower sorting area 74 is the specific area 71. When the game ball enters the distribution area 70 in the state of being rotated to the side (hereinafter also referred to as “first distribution state”), the game ball is received by the distribution member 75 of the upper distribution area 73. . At this time, the sorting member 75 in the upper sorting area 73 is rotated toward the non-specific area 72 by receiving a force from the game ball, and the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 72. As a result, the distribution member 75 of the upper distribution area 73 is rotated to the non-specific area 72 side, and the distribution member 75 of the lower distribution area 74 is rotated to the specific area 71 side (hereinafter, “ Also referred to as “second distribution state”.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, when the game ball enters the distribution area 70 when the distribution member 75 is in the “second distribution state”, the game ball is distributed in the upper distribution area 73. 75. At this time, the distribution member 75 in the upper distribution area 73 is rotated toward the lower distribution area 74 by receiving a force from the game balls, and the game balls are distributed to the lower distribution area 74. The game balls distributed to the lower distribution area 74 are received by the distribution member 75 of the lower distribution area 74. At this time, the distribution member 75 in the lower distribution area 74 is rotated toward the non-specific area 72 by receiving a force from the game ball, and the game ball is distributed to the non-specific area 72. As a result, the distribution member 75 in the upper distribution region 73 is rotated toward the lower distribution region 74, and the distribution member 75 in the lower distribution region 74 is rotated toward the non-specific region 72. (Hereinafter also referred to as “third distribution state”).

  As shown in FIG. 19C, when the game ball enters the distribution area 70 when the distribution member 75 is in the “third distribution state”, the game ball is distributed in the upper distribution area 73. 75. At this time, the sorting member 75 in the upper sorting area 73 is rotated toward the non-specific area 72 by receiving a force from the game ball, and the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 72. As a result, the distribution member 75 of the upper distribution area 73 is rotated to the non-specific area 72 side, and the distribution member 75 of the lower distribution area 74 is rotated to the non-specific area 72 side (hereinafter referred to as “the specified area 72”) It is also referred to as a “fourth distribution state”.

  As shown in FIG. 19D, when the game ball enters the distribution area 70 when the distribution member 75 is in the “fourth distribution state”, the game ball is distributed in the upper distribution area 73. 75. At this time, the distribution member 75 in the upper distribution area 73 is rotated toward the lower distribution area 74 by receiving a force from the game balls, and the game balls are distributed to the lower distribution area 74. The game balls distributed to the lower distribution area 74 are received by the distribution member 75 of the lower distribution area 74. At this time, the distribution member 75 in the lower distribution area 74 is rotated toward the specific area 71 by receiving a force from the game ball, and the game ball is distributed to the specific area 71. As a result, the distribution member 75 returns to the “first distribution state”. Thus, the “fourth distribution state” is a state in which when a game ball enters the distribution area 70, the game ball is distributed to the specific area 71.

  As described above, each time the game ball enters the distribution area 70 (every time the game ball enters the first big winning opening 60d), the distribution member 75 performs the “first distribution state”, “second distribution”. Transition is made in order of “state”, “third distribution state”, and “fourth distribution state”, and thereafter the states after “first distribution state” are repeated. Therefore, every time four game balls enter the distribution area 70 (every four balls enter the first big prize opening 60d), the "fourth distribution state" (when the game balls enter, the game balls are Next, when a game ball enters the distribution area 70 (enters the first big prize opening 60d), the game ball passes through the specific area 71. In other words, each time four game balls enter the distribution area 70 (every four balls enter the first big prize opening 60d), one game ball passes through the specific area 71.

  In the determination process of S536 of FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the game ball guided from the first big winning opening 60d to the distribution area 70 has passed the specific area 71. This determination process is performed based on whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area detection switch 71s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the specific area 71 (S536: yes), a specific flag indicating that is set to ON (S538). On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 71 (S536: no), the specific flag is set to OFF. Thus, when the process of monitoring whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 71 is performed (S536 to S538), the small hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Then, after performing the series of processes shown in FIG. 9, the small hit game process of FIG. 17 is started again, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big winning opening 60d has elapsed (S504). If it is determined that the opening time of the first big prize opening 60d has elapsed in the course of repeating these processes (S504: yes), the first big prize opening 60d is closed (S506).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S508). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening of the first big prize opening 60d has reached the set number of times of opening of the opening pattern (2 times). If it is determined in the stage where the first big prize opening 60d is closed (S506) that the end condition of the small hit game is not satisfied (S508: no), the closing time of the first big prize opening 60d is It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (S510). If it is determined that the closing time has not elapsed (S510: no), the small hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the closing time of the first grand prize opening 60d has elapsed (S510: yes), the first big prize opening 60d is opened (S512). Thereafter, the small hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  While it is determined that the condition for ending the small hit game has been satisfied over time while repeating such processing (S508: yes), the small hit flag is set to OFF to end the small hit game. (S514) A small hit end command designating the end of the small hit game is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S515).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the specific flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 71 during the small hit game (S522). As a result, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 71 during the small hit game, the small hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated and the game control process shown in FIG. 9 is resumed.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the small hit game (S522: yes), processing for starting the big hit game is performed. That is, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the game ball passes the specific area 71 during the small hit game, the big hit game (“15R big hit game via small hit” or “4R big hit via small hit” Since the “game” is started, processing for starting the jackpot game is performed. Specifically, in the same manner as the process (S332 to S336 in FIG. 12) for starting the “direct 15R big hit game” or “direct 4R big hit game” when the big hit symbol is stopped as a special symbol, The opening pattern of the first big winning opening 60d and the second big winning opening 80d is set (S524), the big hit flag is set to ON (S528), and the big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 ( S532). Then, in preparation for the next small hit game (monitoring whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 71 during the small hit game), the specific flag is set to OFF (S534). Thereafter, the small hit game process shown in FIG. 17 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game control process, when returning from the small hit game process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON (S600). As described above, the big hit flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is a big hit game. Therefore, when the big hit flag is set to ON (S600: yes), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the big hit game process described below (S700).

A-3-5. Jackpot game processing:
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the big hit game process of the first embodiment. By executing this jackpot game process, a jackpot game is performed. Hereinafter, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit game process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether either the first big prize opening 60d or the second big prize opening 80d is in an open state (S702). Immediately after the big hit game process is started, since the big hit flag is only set to ON and neither the first big prize opening 60d or the second big prize opening 80d is opened yet, “no” is set in S702. It is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S708).

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the end of the round game of a predetermined number of times is set as the end condition of the big hit game. Specifically, when the big hit game being executed is “15R big hit game with direct hit” or “15R big hit game via small hit”, “the end of 14 second round games and one first round” “End of game” is set as the end condition of the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game being executed is “4R big hit game for direct hit” or “4R big hit game via small hit”, “the end of three first round games and the end of one second round game” Is set as a condition for ending the big hit game. In the processing of S708, it is determined whether or not these jackpot end conditions are satisfied.

  Immediately after starting the jackpot game, the condition for ending the jackpot game is of course not satisfied, so it is determined as “no” in S708, and subsequently, the first big prize opening 60d or the second big prize opening 80d (hereinafter referred to as “the big prize winning game”). If there is no particular distinction, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the “big prize opening” has elapsed (S710). Here, the closing time of the big prize opening is the time during which the big prize opening is closed between the round game and the round game. Immediately after starting the big hit game, it is of course determined that the closing time has elapsed (S710: yes). In this case, it is determined which of the first grand prize winning port 60d or the second grand prize winning port 80d is in an open state (that is, whether the first round game or the second round game is executed). S712). That is, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment performs a round game (first round game or second round game) by opening either the first grand prize winning port 60d or the second grand prize winning port 80d. Therefore, based on the opening pattern set at the start of the big hit game, it is determined which of the first big winning opening 60d or the big winning opening 80d is to be opened. Then, depending on the result of the determination process (S712), either the first big prize opening 60d or the second big prize opening 80d is opened (S714, S716). In this way, when the big winning opening is in the open state (S714, S716), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  Next, when the big hit game processing of FIG. 20 is started, it is determined in S702 that the big prize opening is in an open state (S702: yes), and this time, whether or not the condition for ending the round game is satisfied. Judgment is made (S704). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the round game, “a predetermined time (30 seconds in the first embodiment) of the opening time of the big winning opening” is reached or “the predetermined number of balls entering the big winning opening is reached” Number (10 in the first embodiment) reached ”is set. Naturally, immediately after the big winning opening is opened, the condition for ending the round game is not satisfied (S704: no), so the big hit game process shown in FIG. 20 is ended and the game control shown in FIG. Return to processing. Then, when the big hit game process is started again, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening is in an open state (S702) and whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied (S704), and the round game end condition is still satisfied. If is not established (S704: no), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. While such processing is repeated, it is determined that the end condition of the round game is finally satisfied (S704: yes), so that the open big winning opening is closed (S706).

  When the big prize opening is closed in this way (S706), it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied (S708). Then, if the jackpot game end condition is not satisfied (S708: no), it is determined whether or not the closing time of the big prize opening has passed (S710), and if the closing time has not passed (S710: no), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S710: yes), either the first big winning opening 60d or the second large winning opening 80d is opened based on the opening pattern (S714, S716). ). Thereafter, the big hit game process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  In this way, while repeating the process of closing the grand prize opening (S706) and the process of opening (S714, S716), a predetermined number of round games are performed over time. If it is determined that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S708: yes), the big hit flag is set to OFF to end the big hit game (S718), and a command indicating the end of the big hit game (hit hit command) Is output to the sub-control board 220 (S720). Thereafter, the big hit game process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  Here, during the big hit game (during the first round game), the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 60d enters the distribution area 70 as in the small hit game. Therefore, even during the first round game, each time the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 60d (each time the game enters the distribution area 70), the distribution member 75 is in the “first distribution state”. ”,“ Second distribution state ”,“ third distribution state ”, and“ fourth distribution state ”.

A-4. Effects obtained by the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment:
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect obtained by the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (ev. 1), the first big winning opening 60d is opened. A jackpot game in which a round game and a second round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 80d is opened ("15R jackpot game directly hit" or "4R jackpot game hit right") is executed (ev .2).

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small winning symbol (ev. 3), the small winning game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened is executed (ev. 4). Then, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 60d during the small hit game passes through the specific area 71 (ev. 5), the first round game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened, and A big hit game ("15R big hit game via small hits" or "4R big hit game via small hits") in which the second round game in which the second big prize opening 80d is opened is executed (ev.2) . If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 500 even if the small hit game is executed (ev. 6), the big hit game is not started (ev. 8). Further, when the special symbol is removed and stopped with the symbol (ev. 7), neither the small hit game nor the big hit game is started (ev. 8).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 60d during the small hit game passes through the specific area 71 of the distribution area 70, the "15R via small hit" Since the “big hit game” or the “4R big hit game via the small hit” is executed, the player is expected to pass the specific area 71 during the small hit game.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 19, in the distribution area 70, the distribution member 75 is “first distribution state”, “second distribution state”, “third distribution state”, “fourth distribution”. Transition to "state". Of these states, the “fourth distribution state” is a state in which when the game balls enter the distribution area 70, the game balls are distributed to the specific area 71. Therefore, during the small hit game, when the distribution member 75 is in the “fourth distribution state”, the game ball enters the distribution area 70 (the first big winning opening 60d), so that the game ball is specified. The player is expected to pass through the area 71. Of course, when the sorting member 75 is not in the “fourth sorting state” at the start of the small hit game, first, the sorting ball is entered by the game ball entering the sorting area 70 (first winning prize opening 60d). The player expects 75 to transition to the “fourth distribution state”, and after that, the game ball enters the distribution area 70 (first big prize opening 60d). The player is expected to pass through.

  As described above, when the distribution member 75 is not in the “fourth distribution state” at the start of the small hit game, the distribution member 75 is changed to the “fourth distribution state”, and then the distribution area 70 is changed. Since it is necessary to allow the game ball to enter the (first grand prize opening 60d) and pass through the specific area 71, it is necessary to enter a plurality of game balls into the first big prize opening 60d. Therefore, when the sorting member 75 is not in the “fourth sorting state” at the start of the small hit game, compared to the case where the sorting member 75 is in the “fourth sorting state” at the start of the small hit game, It is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 71 during the small hit game. Also, since the opening time of the first big winning opening 60d during the small hit game is shorter than during the big hit game, it is more difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 71 during the small hit game.

  In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, every time a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 60d (enters the distribution area 70) even during a big hit game (during the first round game). Each time, the distribution member 75 changes to “first distribution state”, “second distribution state”, “third distribution state”, and “fourth distribution state”. Therefore, during the big hit game (during the first round game), the game ball is put into the first big prize opening 60d (by entering the distribution area 70), so that the big hit game is prepared for the start of the small hit game. The player is expected to make a transition to a state close to the “fourth sorting state” (and eventually to the “fourth sorting state”).

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21B, during the big hit game (during the first round game) where a privilege is not given even if the game ball passes the specific area 71, “ The distribution member 75 is close to the “fourth distribution state” in preparation for the start of “small hit game to which a privilege (start of big hit game via small hits) is granted when the game ball passes the specific area 71” It is possible to realize a gameability to be changed to a state (and a gameability to be changed to the “fourth distribution state”). If the distribution member 75 is not in the “fourth distribution state” at the start of the small hit game, “the game in which the distribution member 75 is shifted to the fourth distribution state and the game ball passes through the specific area 71. If the sorting member 75 is in the “fourth sorting state” at the start of the small hit game, “gaming that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 71” can be achieved. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest during the big hit game and the small hit game.

  In addition, during the big hit game (during the first round game), after the distribution member 75 is in the “fourth distribution state”, “the game ball is not distributed to the first big winning opening 60d. "Do you keep the member 75 in the fourth distribution state?", "Even if it is accepted that the distribution member 75 will transition from the fourth distribution state to another state, a game is played in the first grand prize winning opening 60d. It is possible to realize the gameability of selecting “whether or not a game ball is paid out by inserting a ball”. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the big hit game.

  In addition, during the small hit game, the start of the next small hit game is started even after it has been decided that the game ball passes through the specific area 71 and the privilege (start of the big hit game via the small hit) is given. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gameability that causes the distribution member 75 to transition to a state close to the “fourth distribution state” (and thus a gameability that causes the transition to the “fourth distribution state”). That is, the gameability during the small hit game is changed from “gameability that allows the game ball to pass the specific area 71” to “gameability that causes the distribution member 75 to transition to a state close to the fourth distribution state (and thus the fourth distribution). (Gameability to be changed to a state) ”), and it is possible to keep the gaming interest in the small hit game high.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment executes the second round game in addition to the first round game during the big hit game. In the second round game, the second grand prize opening 80d that does not have the specific area 71 is opened. Therefore, during the second round game, “the second big prize opening 80d is set regardless of the distribution state of the distribution member 75. It is possible to realize a “gaming property” in which a game ball is inserted and a game ball is paid out. As a result, the game difference between the small hit game and the big hit game can be increased, and the game difference between the first round game and the second round game can be increased during the big hit game. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest during the big hit game and the small hit game.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment executes a plurality of jackpot games (15R jackpot game, 4R jackpot game) having different ratios of the first round game and the second round game. Therefore, between a plurality of big hit games, “an opportunity to receive a game ball by placing a game ball into the second big prize opening 80d regardless of the distribution state of the distribution member 75” and “the distribution member 75 The ratio of “opportunity to make a transition to a state close to the fourth distribution state (and thus an opportunity to make a transition to the fourth distribution state)” can be varied. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the big hit game.

  It should be noted that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 hits based on the special figure hold (entrance information) acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b (start port). Judgment (whether or not) is performed. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “appropriateness determination unit” in the present invention. Further, the first big winning opening 60d can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter (a state in which it cannot enter) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (a state in which it can enter). A game ball that has entered the big prize opening 60d can pass through the specific area 71 and the non-specific area 72 (having a specific area and a non-specific area inside). Therefore, the first big winning opening 60d corresponds to the “big winning opening” in the present invention. In addition, the two sorting members 75 provided in the sorting area 70 place the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 60d (large prize opening) into the first grand prize opening 60d in the order of entry (predetermined). In accordance with the order of entering the ball), the specific area 71 or the non-specific area 72 is distributed. Therefore, the two sorting members 75 provided in the sorting area 70 correspond to “sorting means” in the present invention. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the distribution state of the distribution member 75 (distribution means) when the first large winning opening 60d (large winning opening) is in a closed state (non-entry state), Next, the sorting state of the sorting member 75 (sorting means) when the first big winning port 60d (big winning port) is in an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) is made the same.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the first big winning opening 60d (big winning opening) is in the open state (entering the winning prize) when the result of the hit determination (whether or not) is a small hit (win). A small hit game (first specific game) that becomes a ball-enabled state) is executed. In addition, when the result of the hit determination (win / fail determination) is a big hit (win), the first big win 60d (big win) is in an open state (a state in which a player can enter) (a second specified game) Game). In addition, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 60d (large prize opening) are distributed to the specific area 71 or the non-specific area 72 by the distribution member 75 (distribution means), and the game balls to the specific area 71 are also distributed. A small hit game (first specific game) having a period (first period) in which the start (giving of game profit) of “big hit game via small hits” based on passage is possible, and without the first period The game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 60d (large prize opening) are distributed to the specific area 71 or the non-specific area 72 by the distribution member 75 (distribution means), and the game balls pass to the specific area 71 A big hit game (second specific game) is generated having a period (second period) in which the start (giving of game profit) of “big hit game via small hits” cannot be made. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “specific game execution means” in the present invention.

  In the first embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the “big hit game via the small hit” based on the fact that the game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the small hit game (in the specific game). (Given a predetermined gaming profit). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “profit granting means” in the present invention.

B. Second embodiment:
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The pachinko machine of the second embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment mainly in small hit game processing and big hit game processing.

B-1. Small hit game processing:
As the small hit game process of the second embodiment, a process in which the processes of S516 to S532 are omitted from the small hit game process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Therefore, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, although “small hit game” is executed, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the small hit game, “small hit game via small hit” (“small hit game” “15R jackpot game via” or “4R jackpot game via jackpot”) is not executed. In other words, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the “big hit game via the small hit” is not executed as the big hit game, but the “direct hit big hit game” (“15R hit big hit game” or “ 4R jackpot game ") is executed.

  In addition, the small hit game of the first embodiment is “a small hit game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened twice every two seconds”, but the first big winning opening 60d is more than the small hit game. A small hit game with a long time for opening is executed. That is, as the small hit game of the second embodiment, the “small hit game in which the big winning opening 60d is opened twice every 30 seconds” is executed.

B-2. Jackpot game processing:
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the big hit game process of the second embodiment. In the jackpot game process of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 22, the processes of S802 to S820 are the same as the processes of S702 to S720 of the jackpot game process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In the big hit game process of the second embodiment, it is monitored whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 71 during the big hit game (S840).

  Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the “15R big hit game for direct hit” and the “4R big hit game for direct hit” are executed as the big hit games. Different from the pachinko machine 1 of one embodiment. That is, in the “15R jackpot game at the direct hit” of the first embodiment, the “second round game in which the second big winning opening 80d is opened for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls are entered)” is the first. After 14 times, “the first round game in which the first grand prize opening 60d is kept open for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls enter)” was performed once. On the other hand, in the “15R jackpot game of the direct hit” of the second embodiment, the “first round game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened for 2 seconds” is performed once, The “second round game” in which the two major winning openings 80d are opened for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls have entered) is performed 14 times. That is, after the “first round game in which the time for opening the first grand prize opening 60d to be in the open state is shorter than the first round game of the first embodiment” is first performed once, the second as in the first embodiment is performed. Play 14 round games.

  In the “direct 4R jackpot game” in the first embodiment, the “first round game in which the first big prize opening 60d is set for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls are entered)” is set to 3 first. After the second round, the “second round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 80d is opened for 30 seconds (or until ten game balls are entered)” was performed once. On the other hand, in the “direct 4R jackpot game” of the second embodiment, the “first round game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened for 2 seconds” is performed three times before the “first game” The second round game in which the two major winning openings 80d are opened for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls have entered) is performed once. That is, after the “first round game in which the time for opening the first grand prize opening 60d to be in the open state is shorter than the first round game of the first embodiment” is performed three times for the first time, Play a round game once.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the “15R big hit game directly hit” and “4R big hit game right hit” as described above are executed. Therefore, in the process of S840 of FIG. When the “game” is ended, it is determined (monitored) whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 71 during the first round game (first round game) after the big hit game is started. In addition, when the “right hit 4R big hit game” is ended, whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 71 during the first to third round games (first round game) after the big hit game is started. Is judged (monitored). If the game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the first round game (S840: yes), a specific flag indicating that is set to ON (S842).

  Then, when ending the big hit game, it is determined whether or not the specific flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 71 during the first round game (S830). As a result, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 71 during the first round game (S830: no), the big hit game process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball passes the specific area 71 during the first round game (S830: yes), the variable shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON (S832), and the high probability flag is set to ON. (S834).

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment is the setting of the opening time when the second start port 17b is in the open state and the probability that the hit determination result will be a big hit (hit probability) It is decided based on the situation. Among these, the gaming state based on the setting state of the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to either “open extended state” or “non-open extended state”. Compared to the “non-open extended state”, the “open extended state” has a higher probability (probability per ordinary figure) that the result of the above-mentioned normal symbol hit determination result is “hit”, and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) ) Is short and the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to be long. Accordingly, in the open extended state, the second start port 17b is frequently opened and the period in which the second start port 17b is in the open state is longer than in the non-open extended state. The possibility of entering is increased.

  In order to realize such a configuration, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the game state is set to “open extended state”, the “variable shortening flag” and “open extended flag” are set to ON. When the game state is set to “non-open extended state”, these flags are set to OFF. Then, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base map to a high probability (for example, “99/100”) and sets the base map change time to a short time (for example, “99/100”). For example, “1 second” is set, and based on the “open extension flag” being set to ON, the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to a long time (for example, “1.5 seconds × 3 times open = 4.5 seconds "). On the other hand, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base drawing to a low probability (for example, “2/100”) and sets the base map variation time to a long time (for example, “ 20 seconds "), and based on the fact that the opening extension flag is set to OFF, the opening time of the second start port 17b is short (for example," 0.1 seconds × 3 times opening = 0.3 seconds "). )). Since the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON or OFF at the same timing, only one of the flags may be set and the one flag may be used in place of the other flag. Good.

  Further, the gaming state based on the setting state of the probability that the hit determination result is a big hit (hit probability) is set to either a “high probability state” or a “low probability state”. The “high probability state” is set to have a higher jackpot probability than the “low probability state”. In order to realize such a configuration, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the gaming state is set to “high probability state”, the “high probability flag” is set to ON and the gaming state is set to “low”. When the “probability state” is set, the “high probability flag” is set to OFF. Then, when the “high probability flag” is set to OFF, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes a hit determination with reference to the hit determination table described above with reference to FIG. 15 (“1/300”). If the “high probability flag” is set to ON, the number of random numbers in this hit determination table is greater than the number of hits in which the “hit” hit determination result is set. The hit determination is executed with reference to the determination table (for example, the hit determination result is “big hit” with a probability of “1/30”).

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the game ball passes the specific area 71 during the big hit game (S830: yes), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON (S832), and the high probability flag Is set to ON (S834). That is, when the game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the big hit game, the game state is set to the “open extension state” and the “high probability state” as described above. Subsequently, the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “70” (S836). The variation shortening counter is a counter indicating the number of symbol variation games until the period when the game state is set to “open extended state” and “high probability state” ends, and the game state is “open extended state” and “ Every time the symbol variation game is executed once after the “high probability state” is set, “1” is subtracted. When the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes “0”, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set OFF, and the high probability flag is set OFF. That is, when the symbol state game is performed 70 times after the game state is set to “open extended state” and “high probability state”, the game state is set to “non-open extended state” and “low probability state”. The Even when the big hit game is started, the fluctuation shortening flag, the release extension flag, and the high probability flag are set to OFF.

  Thus, when the processing for setting the gaming state to “open extended state” and “high probability state” is performed (S832 to S836), the next big hit game (the game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the first round game) The specific flag is set to OFF in preparation for monitoring (S838). Thereafter, the big hit game process shown in FIG. 22 is terminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the game ball passes the specific area 71 during the big hit game, the game state is set to the “open extension state” and the “high probability state” which are advantageous to the player. The As a result, during the big hit game (during the first round game), it is possible to make the player expect the game ball to pass through the specific area 71, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

B-3. Effects obtained by the pachinko machine of the second embodiment:
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect obtained by the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23 (a), in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (ev. 11), the first round in which the first big prize opening 60d is opened. A jackpot game in which a game and a second round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 80d is opened ("15R jackpot game directly hit" or "4R jackpot game hit right") is executed (ev. 12). Here, the “15R jackpot game in direct hit” in the second embodiment is different from that in the first embodiment, and “first round game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened for 2 seconds” is 1 After the game has been performed, the “second round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 80d is opened for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls enter)” is performed 14 times. In addition, the “4R big hit game of the direct hit” of the second embodiment is also different from that of the first embodiment, and the “first round game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened for 2 seconds” is first three times. After the performance, the “second round game in which the second grand prize opening 80d is opened for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls enter)” is performed once.

  When the game ball passes the specific area 71 during the big hit game (during the first round game) (ev. 13), the game state after the big hit game is set to the open extended state and the high probability state (ev. 14). ). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 71 during the big hit game (ev. 15), the game state after the big hit is set to the non-open extended state and the low probability state (ev. 16). .

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small winning symbol (ev. 17), the small winning game in which the first big winning opening 60d is opened (ev. 18) is executed. Here, the small hit game of the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment, and the big winning opening 60d is opened twice every 30 seconds. Further, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the small hit game of the second embodiment, the “big hit game via the small hit” is not executed. When the special symbol is removed and stopped with the symbol (ev. 19), neither the small hit game nor the big hit game is started (ev. 20).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 60d during the big hit game (during the first round game) passes the specific area 71 of the distribution area 70, Since the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the open extended state and the high probability state, the player is expected to pass the specific ball 71 during the big hit game.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 19, in the distribution area 70, the distribution member 75 is “first distribution state”, “second distribution state”, “third distribution state”, “fourth distribution”. Transition to "state". Of these states, the “fourth distribution state” is a state in which when the game balls enter the distribution area 70, the game balls are distributed to the specific area 71. Accordingly, during the big hit game (during the first round game), when the distribution member 75 is in the “fourth distribution state”, the game ball enters the distribution area 70 (first big prize opening 60d). , Let the player expect that the game ball will pass through the specific area 71. Of course, if the distribution member 75 is not in the “fourth distribution state” at the start of the big hit game (first round game), first, the game ball enters the distribution area 70 (first big prize opening 60d). This causes the player to expect the distribution member 75 to transition to the “fourth distribution state”, and then the game ball enters the distribution area 70 (the first big prize opening 60d), so that the game The player is expected to pass the specific area 71.

  As described above, when the distribution member 75 is not in the “fourth distribution state” at the start of the big hit game (first round game), the distribution member 75 is changed to the “fourth distribution state”, and thereafter Since it is necessary to allow the game ball to enter the distribution area 70 (first grand prize opening 60d) and pass through the specific area 71, it is necessary to place a plurality of game balls into the first big prize opening 60d. Therefore, if the distribution member 75 is not in the “fourth distribution state” at the start of the big hit game (first round game), the distribution member 75 is “fourth distribution” at the start of the big hit game (first round game). Compared with the case of “minute state”, it is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 71 during the big hit game (first round game). Also, since the opening time of the first big winning opening 60d during the big hit game (during the first round game) is shorter than during the small hit game, the game ball is placed in the specific area 71 during the big hit game (first round game). It is even more difficult to pass.

  In this regard, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, every time a game ball enters the first big prize opening 60d (every time it enters the distribution area 70), even in the small hit game, the distribution is performed. The member 75 transitions to “first distribution state”, “second distribution state”, “third distribution state”, and “fourth distribution state”. Therefore, by making a game ball enter the first big prize opening 60d during the small hit game (by entering the distribution area 70), in preparation for the start of the big hit game (first round game), The player expects the member 75 to transition to a state close to the “fourth sorting state” (and eventually transition to the “fourth sorting state”).

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21B, during the small hit game in which the bonus is not given even if the game ball passes the specific area 71, the “game ball is in the specific area 71 The distribution member 75 is close to the “fourth distribution state” in preparation for the start of “big hit game in which a privilege (the game state is set to an open extended state and a high probability state) is granted by passing It is possible to realize a gameability to be changed to a state (and a gameability to be changed to the “fourth distribution state”). If the distribution member 75 is not in the “fourth distribution state” at the start of the big hit game (the first round game), “the distribution member 75 is shifted to the fourth distribution state and the game ball has a specific area. If the distribution member 75 is in the “fourth distribution state” at the start of the big hit game (first round game), the “gameability that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 71” can be realized. Can be realized. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest during the big hit game and the small hit game.

  In addition, during the small hit game, after the distribution member 75 is in the “fourth distribution state”, “the distribution member 75 is moved to the fourth distribution without entering the first big prize opening 60d. "Do you keep the minute state?" Or "By allowing the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 60d even if accepting that the distribution member 75 transitions from the fourth distribution state to another state" It is possible to realize the gameability of selecting “whether or not a game ball is paid out”. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the small hit game.

  In addition, during the big hit game (during the first round game), it is determined that the bonus (the game state is set to the open extended state and the high probability state) is given by passing the game ball through the specific area 71. Even after the game has been completed, in order to prepare for the start of the next jackpot game (first round game), the gameability (and thus “fourth distribution”) that causes the distribution member 75 to transition to a state close to the “fourth distribution state”. (Gameability for transitioning to “state”) can be realized. In other words, the gameability during the big hit game (during the first round game) is changed from “gameability that allows the game ball to pass the specific area 71” to “gameability that causes the distribution member 75 to transition to a state close to the fourth distribution state”. (As a result, it is possible to change to “the gameability to shift to the fourth distribution state”), and it is possible to keep the gaming interest in the big hit game (during the first round game) high.

  Further, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment executes the second round game in addition to the first round game during the big hit game. In the second round game, the second grand prize opening 80d that does not have the specific area 71 is opened. Therefore, during the second round game, “the second big prize opening 80d is set regardless of the distribution state of the distribution member 75. It is possible to realize a “gaming property” in which a game ball is inserted and a game ball is paid out. As a result, the difference in playability between the small hit game and the big hit game can be increased, and the difference in playability between the first round game and the second round game can be increased during the big hit game. It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  Further, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment executes a plurality of jackpot games (15R jackpot game, 4R jackpot game) having different ratios of the first round game and the second round game. Therefore, between a plurality of big hit games, “an opportunity to receive a game ball by placing a game ball in the second big prize opening 80d regardless of the distribution state of the distribution member 75” and “a specific area in the game ball The ratio of “opportunity to pass 71” can be varied. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the big hit game.

  Also, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, during the “right hitting 15R big hit game”, the first round game that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 71 is performed once. During the “game”, the first round game is played three times. As a result, the player's expectation that the game state is set to the open extended state and the high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area 71 is expressed as “15R hit game directly hit” and “ It can be changed between “4R jackpot game” and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  Further, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has a higher probability that a small hit game is executed than a probability that a big hit game is executed. Therefore, in preparation for the start of a “big hit game in which a privilege (a game state is set to an open extended state and a high probability state) is granted when the game ball passes through the specific area 71” in the small hit game, It is possible to further highlight the gameability that causes the distribution member 75 to change to a state close to the “fourth distribution state” (and thus the gameability that changes to the “fourth distribution state”). As a result, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has a high probability that the occurrence frequency of the small hit game is higher than the low probability state, and the frequency of entering the second start port 17b is increased by setting the open extended state together. The state is higher. Therefore, in preparation for the start of a “big hit game in which a privilege (a game state is set to an open extended state and a high probability state) is granted when the game ball passes through the specific area 71” in the small hit game, The gameability that causes the distribution member 75 to transition to a state close to the “fourth distribution state” (and hence the gameability that causes the transition to the “fourth distribution state”) can be further emphasized in the high-probability state. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  In the second embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the first big winning opening 60d (big winning opening) is in an open state (entrance ball) when the result of the hit determination (whether or not) is a big hit (win). The big hit game (first specific game) that becomes a possible state) is executed. In addition, when the result of the hit determination (whether or not) is a small hit (win), the small win game (second specific game) in which the first big winning opening 60d (large winning opening) is in an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball). ). In addition, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 60d (large prize opening) are distributed to the specific area 71 or the non-specific area 72 by the distribution member 75 (distribution means), and the game balls to the specific area 71 are also distributed. A jackpot game (first specific game) having a period (first period) in which "setting the gaming state to an open extended state and a high probability state" (giving gaming profit) is possible based on the passage; A game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning opening 60d (large winning prize opening) without a period is distributed to the specific area 71 or the non-specific area 72 by the distribution member 75 (allocation means), and the specific area 71 A small hit game (second specific game) having a period (second period) in which “setting the game state to an open extended state and a high probability state” (giving game profit) is impossible based on the passing of a game ball to ). Further, the possibility of executing the small hit game (second specific game) is higher than that of the big hit game (first specific game). In addition, it is possible to execute a small hit game (second specific game) in the high probability state in which the frequency of entering the second start port 17b is increased by setting the open extended state together with the low probability state. The sex is high. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “specific game execution means” in the present invention.

  In the second embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the gaming state to the open extended state and the high probability state based on the fact that the game ball passes through the specific area 71 during the big hit game (specific game). (Giving a predetermined gaming profit). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “profit granting means” in the present invention.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 may execute a low probability state or a big hit game (first specific game) with a low possibility of executing a big hit game (first specific game). Will generate any of the high probability states that are higher than the low probability states. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “probability state generating means” in the present invention.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described about this invention, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the distribution area 70 is visible from the player, but part or all of the distribution area may be invisible to the player. In this way, it is possible to realize gameability that allows the player to guess the distribution state of the distribution member 75.

  In addition, a distribution state detection unit that detects a distribution state of the distribution unit, and a state corresponding effect execution unit that performs a state corresponding effect corresponding to the distribution state of the distribution unit detected by the distribution state detection unit It is good also as a structure. This makes it possible to clearly notify the player of the distribution state of the distribution means, so that the above-described various game characteristics can be further emphasized. The “distribution state detection means” includes a configuration in which the distribution state of the distribution member 75 (distribution means) is detected by a position detection sensor or the like, or a region (a specific region or a non-specific region) through which a game ball has passed immediately before For example, a configuration for specifying (estimating) the distribution state of the current distribution member 75 (distribution means) can be exemplified. In addition, as the “state corresponding effect”, an image (character image) or sound in a mode corresponding to the distribution state of the distribution member 75 (distribution means) is displayed during the big hit game, the small hit game, or the symbol variation effect. An example of a configuration that outputs the data is illustrated.

  In the first embodiment described above, if the game ball does not pass the specific area during the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed, and if the game ball passes the specific area during the small hit game, the big hit The game is configured to be executed. In addition, if the game ball passes through the non-specific area during the small hit game, the big hit game is executed with the first probability, and if the game ball passes through the specific area during the small hit game, the first probability Alternatively, the jackpot game may be executed with a high second probability.

  Further, in the second embodiment described above, if the game ball does not pass the specific area during the big hit game (during the first round game), the game state after the big hit game is set to the open extended state and the high probability state. When the game ball passes through a specific area during the big hit game (during the first round game), the game state after the big hit game is set to the open extended state and the high probability state. In addition to this, if a game ball passes through a non-specific area during a big hit game (during the first round game), the game state after the big hit game is set to an open extended state and a high probability state with a third probability. If the game ball passes through a specific area during the big hit game (during the first round game), the game state after the big hit game ends with an open extended state and a high probability state with a fourth probability higher than the third probability. It is good also as a structure set to.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which one game ball is distributed to the specific area 71 every time four game balls enter the first grand prize opening 60d (the first quantity (two or more) in the first big prize opening 60d). Each time a game ball enters, a second quantity less than the first quantity is distributed to the specific area 71). However, every time one game ball enters the first big prize opening 60d. The game balls may be alternately distributed to the specific area 71 and the non-specific area 72, or each time a first quantity of game balls enters the first big prize opening 60d, the game balls are more than the first quantity. A configuration in which a second quantity (two or more) of game balls is distributed to the specific area 71 may be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game balls that have entered the distribution area 70 are allocated to the specific area and the non-specific area by arranging the distribution members 75 up and down. “A configuration in which the player can guess (recognize) the number of balls that are required until the game balls that have entered the area 70 are allocated to the specific area” (specified based on the order of entering the first big prize opening 60d) Any configuration may be used as long as the configuration is distributed to the region 71 or the non-specific region 72, and various configurations can be employed. For example, the structure may be such that the spur gear-shaped member receives the game ball between the teeth and the member rotates to be distributed to the specific area 71 and the non-specific area 72.

  In the above-described embodiment, the two sorting members 75 are arranged. However, the number of the sorting members may be one or plural. When the number of distribution members is plural, it is sufficient that at least one distribution member operates by the force received from the game ball, and the other distribution members are electric drive sources such as motors and solenoids. It may be driven by. In this way, the distribution state does not necessarily depend on the number of game balls that enter the special winning opening, that is, the player cannot always adjust to the “state where game balls are distributed to a specific area”. As a result, it is possible to realize “gameability that increases the possibility that a game ball is distributed to a specific area by adjustment by the player”.

  Of course, the configuration of the “distribution means” of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and the number and shape of the distribution members can be used as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. The material, operation mode, etc. may be any.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port 17a, first game port provided on the game board) are used. The game value as a result of the game is played by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in accordance with the entry of game balls into the 2 start opening 17b, the first big prize opening 60d, the second big prize opening 80d, etc. Although the example which applied this invention to the pachinko machine 1 given to a person was demonstrated, this invention is applicable also to the type of game machine which gives a game value with the form different from "payout of a prize ball" . For example, by entering game balls into various winning holes, data indicating the amount (size) of game value corresponding to the entered balls is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that gives a game value to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Note that pachinko machines that convert game values into data and give them to players include gaming machines that circulate and use a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine. A pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through the mouth to the launch position and launch it again can be exemplified.

  The present invention can be used for a ball game machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (ball game machine), 17a ... 1st starting port (starting port), 17b ... 2nd starting port (starting port), 28 ... 1st symbol display device, 32 ... 2nd symbol display device, 60d ... 1st grand prize opening (large prize opening), 70 ... Distribution area, 71 ... Specific area, 72 ... Non-specific area, 75 ... Distribution member (distribution means), 80d ... 2nd big prize area, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (win / fail judgment means, profit granting means, specific game execution means, probability state generation means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (3)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A determination unit for determining whether or not a game ball is entered based on the ball entry information acquired when the game ball enters the start port;
A prize winning opening that is changeable between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a specific area and a non-specific area;
A distribution means for distributing the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening to the specific area or the non-specific area in accordance with a predetermined pitching order;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the big prize opening is in the ball-entry enabled state when the result of the determination is successful;
Profit granting means for granting a predetermined game profit based on a game ball passing through the specific area during the specific game;
With
The distribution state of the distribution means when the big prize opening becomes the ball-incapable state, and the distribution state of the distribution means when the big prize port becomes the ball-possible state next The same,
The specific game execution means, as the specific game,
The game balls that have entered the special winning opening are distributed to the specific area or the non-specific area by the distribution means, and the game profit can be given based on the game ball passing to the specific area. A first specific game having one period;
The game balls that do not have the first period and are placed in the special winning opening are distributed to the specific area or the non-specific area by the distribution means, and the game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area A bullet ball game machine configured to be capable of executing a second specific game having a second period in which a profit cannot be granted. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The ball game machine is characterized in that the specific game execution is configured to have a higher possibility of executing the second specific game than the first specific game. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
Probability state generating means for generating either a low probability state in which the first specific game is unlikely to be executed or a high probability state in which the possibility of the first specific game being executed is higher than the low probability state. Prepared,
The ball game machine is characterized in that the specific game execution means is configured such that the possibility of executing the second specific game is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

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