JP5716626B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, to a ball-type gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, a shuttlecock, a right thing, a pachinko gaming machine or an arrangement ball gaming machine.

  When a game ball enters the starting point, the winner is judged and the symbol is displayed in a variable manner. If the result of the winner / failure is a hit, the symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed in a winning manner. There is known a gaming machine that executes a hit game with the mouth open. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, the game ball that has entered the open prize opening passes through a specific area provided in the prize winning opening. A gaming machine of a type that generates a high probability state (probability variation state) with a high probability of winning, that is, a type of gaming machine that mechanically performs a lottery (probability variation lottery) as to whether or not to generate a high probability state is also known. (Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-174874 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is only one big winning opening used for the probability variation lottery (the large winning opening for the probability variation lottery), and the large winning opening is in the open state. It is only a specific timing inside. In this case, the mode (probability modification form) for generating the probability variation state is limited (uniform), and it is not possible to obtain a sufficient game interest.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to enhance the gaming interest of a type of gaming machine that performs a chance variation lottery mechanically.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A start opening through which a game ball flowing down a game area formed on the surface of the game board can enter;
A first grand prize opening and a second major prize opening that change between a closed state in which game balls flowing down the game area cannot enter and an open state in which game balls can enter;
A symbol display device for performing variable display of symbols based on the entrance of a game ball into the start opening;
When a symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit state, a big hit game is executed in which at least one of the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening is in the open state. Jackpot game execution means,
When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening or a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening passes through a predetermined specific area during execution of the big hit game, it is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device. High probability state generating means for generating a high probability state in which the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit state is higher than normal;
With
A game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening and a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening may both pass through a specific area, and have entered the first grand prize opening. It is more likely that the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening will pass through the predetermined specific area than the possibility that the game ball will pass through the predetermined specific area.
The jackpot game execution means includes a first game in which the first big prize opening is in an open state and the second big prize opening is in a closed state, and the first big prize opening is in a closed state and the second big prize opening is in the closed state. A first big hit game in which the second game in the open state is performed in a predetermined order, a second big hit game in which only the first game is performed a plurality of times, and a third big hit game in which only the second game is performed a plurality of times; Is possible and
In the first game, the game ball is launched so that the game ball flows down in the left area of the game area, so that the game ball can enter the first big winning opening in the open state. ,
In the second game, by launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right area of the game area, it is possible to enter the game ball into the open second prize opening. It is characterized by
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention ,
As before Symbol starting opening, comprising a first start hole of non-variable, a second start hole of variable,
The jackpot game execution means is:
When the symbol variably displayed based on the game ball entering the first start port is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit mode, the first big hit game or the second big hit game can be executed. ,
When the symbol variably displayed based on the game ball entering the second starting port is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit mode, the second big hit game or the third big hit game can be executed. It is characterized by that.

In addition, the gaming machine of the reference invention disclosed for reference in this specification is:
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A first grand prize opening and a second grand prize opening that change between a closed state in which game balls cannot enter and an open state in which game balls can enter;
A symbol display device that displays a variation of the symbol triggered by a game ball entering the start opening; and
When a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit state, a winning game is executed in which at least one of the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening is in the open state. Winning game execution means,
When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening or a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening passes the predetermined specific area during execution of the winning game, it is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device. High probability state generating means for generating a high probability state in which the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit state is higher than normal;
With
The possibility that a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening passes through the specific area is different from the possibility that the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening passes through the specific area. It is a feature.
In such a gaming machine of the reference invention, there is a possibility that a game ball will pass through a specific area depending on the type of the grand prize opening (the first grand prize opening or the second grand prize opening) that is opened when the winning game is executed. That is, it is possible to change the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state. For example, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening, the probability of occurrence of a high probability state becomes higher than when the game ball enters the second big prize opening, It is possible to increase the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state when the game ball enters the mouth compared to when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening. As a result, according to the reference invention, it is possible to diversify the generation mode (probability change granting mode) of the high probability state in the gaming machine of the type that mechanically performs the lottery (probability variation lottery) whether or not to generate the high probability state. Thus, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest of this type of gaming machine.

Further, in the gaming machine of the reference invention, the winning game executing means is a first round in which the first big prize opening is in the open state and the second big prize opening is in the closed state in one winning game. One or both of a game and a second round game in which the first big prize opening is in the closed state and the second big prize opening is in the open state can be executed. .

  In this way, a situation in which a high probability state is highly likely to occur and a state in which a low probability state is likely to be created during a single game, or a state in which a high probability state is likely to occur from the start to the end of a single game. Such as, or a state in which the probability of occurrence of a high probability state is low from the start to the end of a single hit game, and the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state can be realized in various ways.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention,
As the specific area, a first specific area in which only game balls that have entered the first big prize opening can pass, and a second specific area in which only game balls that have entered the second big prize opening can pass And having
First distribution means for distributing game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening during execution of the winning game to the first specific area or an area other than the first specific area;
Second distribution means for distributing game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening during execution of the winning game to the second specific area or an area other than the second specific area;
With
The possibility that the first distribution means distributes the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening to the first specific area, and the second distribution means that distributes the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening to the first special area. The possibility of allocating to the second specific area may be different from each other.

  In this way, it is possible to easily vary the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state for each special winning opening, and as a result, it is possible to easily increase the gaming interest of a gaming machine that mechanically performs a probability variation lottery. In addition, by setting a plurality of game ball distribution patterns by the first distribution means and game ball distribution patterns by the second distribution means, it is possible to realize game characteristics in which the probability of occurrence of a high probability state varies in various ways. it can.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest of a type of gaming machine that performs probability variation lottery mechanically.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a schematic front view showing a display screen of the effect display device. It is a front perspective view of a lower device unit. It is explanatory drawing of the internal structure of a middle and large winning device. It is explanatory drawing of the distribution mechanism in a middle and large winning device. It is explanatory drawing of the distribution mechanism in a middle and large winning device. It is a front view of a lower right display apparatus. It is a front view of a lower left display apparatus. It is a back view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electronic controller. It is explanatory drawing of the table for 1st per symbol determination. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd per symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the operation | movement pattern of a big prize apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation related process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big prize apparatus of a modification, and a specific area | region.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a ball-type game machine (pachinko machine) 1 called a “seven machine” will be described.

  First, the overall structure of a gaming machine 1 that is an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2. The outer frame 2 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body H. The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably mounted on the left end side of the outer frame 2 using the hinges H1 and H2 on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 1, the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, the upper dish member 5, and the lower dish member 6. The game board 10 and the back mechanism board 102 are the main parts. The main body frame 3 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A locking device 7 is mounted on the right end side of the main body frame 3.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 has a visual recognition window 41a at the center thereof. This visual recognition window 41a is provided in a state of penetrating the front and rear of the front frame 4 and is formed in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the game area 11 formed on the board surface of the game board 10, and the front frame 4 is closed. The game area 11 placed behind the game window 11 can be viewed from the front through the viewing window 41a.

  The front frame 4 includes a frame main body 41, a glass plate 43 attached to the frame main body 41, and a holder (not shown) for holding the glass plate 43 on the frame main body 41. Speakers SP1 and SP2 are built in on the left and right sides of the upper end portion of the front frame 4, respectively. Further, in the gaming machine 1, speakers SP3 and SP4 are also incorporated in both the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22. In the gaming machine 1, sound effects and other sounds (sounds) corresponding to the gaming state are generated using the speakers SP1 to SP4.

  An upper plate member 5 and a lower plate member 6 are provided in a portion below the front frame 4 in the front portion of the gaming machine main body H. In other words, the upper plate member 5 is disposed below the front frame 4 and includes a receiving port 5b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1 inside the container. A ball rental display substrate 410 and an effect button substrate 228 are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate member 6 is disposed below the upper plate member 5. At the approximate center of the lower plate member 6, a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the inside of the substantially container shape. An ashtray 6 b is provided at the left end of the lower plate member 6, and a firing handle 9 is provided at the right end of the lower plate member 6.

  The firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit (not shown) behind it. Here, the launcher unit is for launching a game ball sent out from a ball feeder (not shown) to the game area 11. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A configured by using a substantially rectangular plywood in front view, and various board components (the outer rail 12, the inner rail 13, the center accessory) mounted on the game board main body 10A. Device 20 etc.) is mounted.

  The game board main body 10A includes a region forming portion 10B that is substantially circular when viewed from the front. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both configured using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. And the front surface part of the area | region formation part 10B comprises the game area | region 11, being substantially enclosed by the substantially circular surrounding wall which this outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 form.

  In this area forming part 10B (that is, a part located in the game area 11 where the game ball can roll on the game board 10), a center accessory device 20, a normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, and The first start winning device 17A, the second start winning device 17B, the lower device unit 30U, the lower left display device 50, the two general winning devices 40 and 41, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) A windmill 19 and the like are disposed.

  The center accessory device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a stage member 21p. Further, an entrance (not shown) through which a game ball can enter is formed on the left side of the center accessory device 20, and when a game ball flowing down the game area 11 enters the entrance, the game ball becomes a center role. It is guided onto the stage member 21p inside the material device 20.

  The stage member 21p constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball by its upper surface portion, and this rolling surface is an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion. However, the central portion of the rolling surface is a raised portion that slightly rises upward. The stage member 21p is provided with a discharge passage for discharging the game ball on the rolling surface to the outside of the center accessory device 20. The outlet 21u of the discharge passage opens at a position continuous with the central portion behind the central portion of the rolling surface, and the outlet 21v of the discharge passage opens at a position below the central portion. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and entered the stage member 21p inside the center accessory device 20 reaches the left end of the rolling surface and rolls right on the rolling surface. Furthermore, it rolls in the left direction. When the momentum of the game ball has declined, the game ball passes through the discharge passage and is discharged out of the center accessory device 20, or from the front edge of the rolling surface, To be discharged. Note that a first start winning device 17A, which will be described later, is located immediately below the exit portion 21v.

  The effect display device 27 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device, and an effect display (effect symbol change display and stop display) linked to the first special symbol change display and stop display in the lower right display device 60 described later. Similarly, the effect display (the effect symbol change display and stop display) linked to the change display and stop display of the second special symbol is executed. In the present embodiment, the lower right display device 60 constitutes a symbol display device for displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the effect display device 27 is a symbol display device for displaying the effect symbol. Configure.

  The display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 can display various effect symbols using the whole or a part thereof. As shown in FIG. 4, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 of the present embodiment is mainly composed of three effect symbol display units 27b to 27d and a background symbol display unit 27h. The effect symbol display units 27b to 27d are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the display screen 27a, and the effect symbol display units 27b to 27d perform the effect display (variation display and stop display) using the “effect symbol”. . Further, when the effect symbol display portions 27b to 27d are displayed on the display screen 27a, a background symbol indicating the background is displayed on the other portion 27h of the display screen 27a.

  The normal symbol operation gate (ordinary symbol operation port) 16 is disposed in a portion located on the right side of the center accessory device 20 in the game area 11. Further, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16 s is disposed inside the normal symbol operation gate 16. When the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s detects a game ball, the lower left display device 50 starts normal symbol variation display (specifically, blinking display of the normal symbol lamp device). When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the start of the normal symbol variation, a normal symbol hit display (lighting of the normal symbol lamp device) or a failure display (lighting of the normal symbol lamp device) is performed. When the normal symbol winning display is made, the ordinary electric accessory provided in the second start winning device 17B is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Details of the normal symbol will be described later.

  The first start winning device 17A is disposed in a portion located directly below the discharge path of the stage portion 21d, and has a pocket shape having a receiving port (first starting port) through which a game ball can be received. The first start port is configured as a fixed start port in which the size of the receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering a game ball is constant, so that a game ball can always enter. . Since the first start port is located immediately below the outlet portion 21v of the discharge passage, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the discharge passage enters the first start winning device 17A through the first start port is increased. Yes.

  The second start winning device 17 </ b> B is disposed at a portion located on the right side of the center accessory device 20 and is located below the normal symbol operating gate 16. And the normal electric accessory is provided in the entrance side part. This ordinary electric accessory is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of wing pieces are opened and closed on the left and right sides, and a gap between the upper ends of the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port (second starting port). The pair of wing pieces are opened / closed by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, and the opening / closing operation changes the size of the second starting port and changes the possibility of entering the game ball. For this reason, the 2nd starting opening is constituted as a variable starting opening from which the entrance possibility of a game ball changes with opening and closing operation of a pair of wing pieces. In the open state where the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the second starting port is enlarged, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port, and the pair of wing pieces are erected. In the closed state, the game ball is difficult or impossible to enter the second start port.

  In addition, a first start port detection switch 17As that detects a game ball entering the first start port is disposed inside the first start winning device 17A. In addition, a second start opening detection switch 17Bs that detects a game ball entering the second start opening is disposed inside the second start winning device 17B. That is, the game ball that has entered the first start port and the game ball that has entered the second start port are detected by different detection switches.

  The lower device unit 30U is disposed in a part of the game area 11 that extends from the right side to the lower side of the first start winning device 17A. The lower device unit 30U is a device unit in which the middle-large winning device 31, the right winning device 35, and the lower-right display device 60 are integrated. Further, the lower device unit 30U is attached to the game board main body 10A using an attachment hole (not shown) penetrating the front and back of the game board main body 10A. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the middle-large winning device 31, the right winning device 35, and the lower right display device 60 may be configured as separate devices.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the lower device unit 30 </ b> U includes a base substrate 30 </ b> B attached to the front surface (board surface) of the game board 10. The base substrate 30B is configured by a plate-like body having a substantially L-shaped front surface, and is disposed in a portion of the game board 10 that extends from the right side to the lower side of the first start winning device 17A. That is, the base board 30B is inserted in a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the game board 10 so that the base board 30B protrudes rearward, and the peripheral edge of the base board 30B is screwed to the front part of the game board 10. The game board 10 is fixed by being stopped. Further, in the base substrate 30B, the middle / large prize winning device 31 is disposed at a position located directly below the first starting prize winning device 17A, and the right big prize winning device is located at a right side of the first starting prize winning device 17A. 35 is disposed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the middle and large winning device 31 includes a middle and large winning opening 31a through which a game ball can be received, an opening and closing plate 31b for opening and closing the middle and large winning opening 31a, and the opening and closing plate 31b. A medium and large prize opening solenoid 31c for driving. The opening / closing plate 31b has a substantially rectangular front shape, and the lower end portion thereof is pivotally supported by “a portion constituting the lower end side of the middle / large prize winning opening 31a in the base substrate 30B” so that it can tilt forward. Yes. When the open / close plate 31b is in the standing posture, the middle / large prize winning opening 31a is closed. When the middle / large prize winning solenoid 31c is driven (energized) in this state, the posture of the open / close plate 31b is changed to the forward tilted posture. The winning opening 31a is in an open state. In this state, when the driving (energization) of the middle / large prize winning solenoid 31c is stopped, the posture of the opening / closing plate 31b is returned to the standing posture. When the open / close plate 31b is in the standing posture, the open / close plate 31b closes the middle / large prize winning opening 31a, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the middle / large prize winning opening 31a (closed state), and the open / close plate 31b is at its lower end. When the head is tilted forward with the fulcrum as a fulcrum, the middle and large prize opening 31a is opened, and the game ball can enter the middle and large prize opening 31a (open state).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the right big prize winning device 35 includes a right big prize opening 35a that is opened so that a game ball can be received, an opening / closing plate 35b for opening and closing the right big prize winning opening 35a, and this opening / closing plate 35b. And a right big prize opening solenoid 35c for driving. The opening / closing plate 35b has a substantially rectangular front shape, and a lower end portion thereof is pivotally supported by “a portion constituting the lower end side of the right big prize winning opening 35a in the base substrate 30B” so as to be tiltable forward. Yes. When the opening / closing plate 35b is in the standing posture, the right big prize opening 35a is closed, and when the right big prize opening solenoid 35c is driven (energized) in this state, the attitude of the opening / closing plate 35b is changed to the forward leaning position, The winning opening 35a is opened. When the drive (energization) of the right big prize opening solenoid 35c is stopped in this state, the posture of the opening / closing plate 35b is returned to the standing posture. When the opening / closing plate 35b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 35b closes the right big prize opening 35a, so that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the right big prize opening 35a (closed state). When the head is tilted forward with the fulcrum as a fulcrum, the right big prize opening 35a is opened, and a game ball can enter the right big prize hole 35a (open state). As described above, in this embodiment, the middle-large winning device 31 and the right winning device 35 have the same configuration. Note that the “Middle University Award Port 31a” of the Middle University Prize Winner 31 corresponds to the “First Grand Prize Winner” of the present invention. Corresponds to "Big prize opening".

  Next, the internal structure of the middle-large winning device 31 and the right winning device 35 will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the internal structures of the middle-large winning device 31 and the right-high winning device 35 are the same as each other, the internal structure of the middle-large winning device 31 will be described below and the internal structure of the right large winning device 35 will be described. Description is omitted.

  FIGS. 6 to 8 show the internal structure of the middle / large prize winning device 31 from which the opening / closing plate 31b is eliminated. When the opening / closing plate 31b is in the forward tilted position, the middle / large prize winning opening 31a is in an open state. The player can visually recognize the inside of the winning device 31 (the inside of the middle and large winning opening 31a) from the front. As shown in FIG. 6, inside the middle / large-award winning device 31, a specific area 300 through which a game ball that has entered the middle / large-award winning opening 31 a can pass and a specific for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area 300 are detected. An area detection switch 300 s, a non-specific area 301 through which a game ball entering the middle and large winning opening 31 a can pass, a non-specific area detection switch 301 s that detects that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area 301, A distribution unit 400 that distributes the game balls that have entered the winning opening 31a to either the specific area 300 or the non-specific area 301, and a distribution solenoid 401 for driving a movable guide member 400a, which will be described later, are provided. Yes. Each of the specific area detection switch 300s and the non-specific area detection switch 301s is composed of a “photo sensor”. When these switches detect the passage of a game ball, a detection signal is output to the main control unit 200A described later. When these switches detect the passing of game balls, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. Further, when the specific area detection switch 300s detects the passage of the game ball (by passing the game ball through the specific area 300), the probability variation function starts operating after the big hit game ends, and after the big hit game ends The gaming state becomes a high probability state.

  The above "specific area", "specific area detection switch (specific area detection switch 500s)", "non-specific area", "non-specific area detection switch", "sorting part", and "sorting solenoid (sorting solenoid 501)" The right big prize device 35 is also provided in the same manner. Then, the game ball that has entered the right big prize opening 35a passes through a specific area provided inside the right big prize opening 35a, and this is indicated by a specific area detection switch 500s (see FIG. 12), the probability variation function starts operating after the big hit game ends, and the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a high probability state.

  The “specific area” provided in the middle and large winning devices 31 and the right large winning device 35 corresponds to the “specific area” of the present invention, among which “the specific area 300 of the middle and large winning devices 31” is the “first area” of the present invention. The “specific area” (not shown) corresponds to the “second specific area” of the present invention. The “non-specific region 301 of the middle-large winning device 31” corresponds to the “region other than the first specific region” of the present invention, and the “non-specific region of the right large winning device 35” (not shown) is the present invention. Corresponds to “an area other than the second specific area”.

  Next, the operation of the distribution unit 400 will be described. Since the operation of the distribution unit and the configuration for realizing the operation are the same in the middle and large winning device 31 and the right large winning device 35, the distribution unit 400 of the middle and large winning device 31 will be described below. And the description of the distribution unit of the right big prize winning device 35 will be omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 6-8, the distribution part 400 is comprised from the movable guide member 400a, the fixed guide member 400b, and the movable guide member rotation fulcrum 400c. A specific area 300 through which a game ball can pass is formed on the upper back side of the fixed guide member 400b, and a non-specific area 301 is formed on the lower back side of the fixed guide member 400b. In addition, a specific area detection switch 300s is provided on the path where the game ball that has passed through the specific area 300 rolls, and the non-specific area is displayed on the path where the game ball that has passed the non-specific area 301 rolls. A detection switch 301s is provided (not shown).

  The movable guide member 400a and the fixed guide member 400b are for guiding (distributing) the game balls that have entered the middle and large prize winning opening 31a to the specific area 300 or the non-specific area 301. Each of these guide members 400a and 400b is a plate-like body, is inclined from the left to the right, and has a width that allows at least one game ball to pass therethrough. As shown in FIG. 6, the fixed guide member 400 b has a trapezoidal shape in plan view, and slightly tilts from the near side to the far side so that the game ball rolling on the upper side can be guided to the specific area 300 on the far side. Is provided. The movable guide member 400a has a trapezoidal shape (inverted trapezoidal shape) opposite to the fixed guide member 400b in plan view, and tilts in the vertical direction about the movable guide member rotation fulcrum 400c provided at the left end. It is configured to be possible (rotatable). In addition, the entry prevention wall 400d (see FIG. 6) provided on the front side of the fixed guide member 400b prevents the game ball entering the middle and large prize opening 31a from being directly guided onto the fixed guide member 400b. All of the game balls that have entered the middle and large winning opening 31 a roll on the movable guide member 400 a and are guided to the specific area 300 or the non-specific area 301. In the present embodiment, the entry preventing wall 400d is transparent, and whether or not the game ball is guided onto the fixed guide member 400b (where the game ball is) is visible to the player from the front. .

  When the movable guide member 400a stops the driving (energization) of the distribution solenoid 401 disposed in the middle and large winning device 31 (the distribution solenoid 401: OFF), as shown in FIG. The right end portion is inclined downward from the fixed guide member 400b (non-specific region guiding state). In this state, the game ball that has entered the middle and large winning opening 31 a rolls on the movable guide member 400 a and is guided to the non-specific region 301 located on the lower back side of the fixed guide member 400. On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 401 is driven (energized) (sorting solenoid 401: ON), the movable guide member 400a has an upper surface on the right end and an upper surface on the left end of the fixed guide member 400b, as shown in FIGS. Are substantially flush with each other, and the movable guide member 400a and the fixed guide member 400b form a single path (specific region guiding state). In this state, the game ball that has entered the middle and large winning opening 31a rolls on the fixed guide member 400b and is guided to the specific area 300. That is, a game ball (game ball that has entered the middle-large winning device 31) that has entered the middle-large winning opening 31a is guided to one of the specific area 300 and the non-specific area 301 by the sorting unit 400. The Rukoto. In the present embodiment, the driving (energization) of the sorting solenoid 401 is stopped in a normal gaming state where the big hit game is not performed, and a predetermined drive pattern (energization) is performed while the big hit game is being performed. The distribution solenoid 401 is driven (energized) in accordance with (pattern). Details of this point will be described later.

  Here, the “distribution unit 400 (movable guide member 400a, fixed guide member 400b, movable guide member rotation fulcrum 400c)” and “distribution solenoid 401” provided in the middle and large winning device 31 are “first” of the present invention. “Distributing means (movable guide member, fixed guide member, movable guide member rotation fulcrum)” and “distribution solenoid 501 (see FIG. 12)”, which are equivalent to “distribution means” and are provided in the right prize winning device 35. Corresponds to the “second distribution means” of the present invention.

  Next, the lower right display device 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the lower right display device 60 includes a first special symbol display unit 62 </ b> A, a second special symbol display unit 62 </ b> B, and a big hit mode display unit 63. The first special symbol display unit 62A is configured using the upper three LEDs 62a to 62c (first special symbol), and the second special symbol display unit 62B is the lower three LEDs 62d to 62f (second special symbol). It is configured using. In the first special symbol display section 62A, the result of the “first special symbol success / failure determination” based on the detection of the entrance of the game ball by the first start port detection switch 17As (hereinafter referred to as “the game ball entering the first start port”). Is displayed, and the second special symbol display section 62B is configured to detect the entrance of a game ball by the second start port detection switch 17Bs (hereinafter referred to as “game ball entering the second start port”). “Display of the result of 2 special symbol determination”. For example, when “displaying the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination” triggered by “game ball entering the first start opening” is performed, the “three LEDs 62a˜ 62c "is sequentially blinked (scrolled blinking) until the predetermined time (variation time) elapses. Then, when this variable display is completed, as a “display of the result related to the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is determined”, a stop display (first display that turns on or off the three LEDs 62a to 62c of the first special symbol display unit 62A in a predetermined manner) 1 special symbol stop display) is performed. Similarly, when the “display of the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination” triggered by “the game ball entering the second start opening” is performed, the “three LEDs 62d˜ 62f "is sequentially blinked (scrolled blinking) (a variation display of the second special symbol) is executed until a predetermined time (variation time) elapses. Then, when this variable display is completed, as a “display of the result relating to the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is determined”, a stop display (first display) that turns on or off the three LEDs 62d to 62f of the second special symbol display section 62B in a predetermined manner. 2 special symbol stop display). Details of the special symbol will be described later.

  The big hit mode display unit 63 is configured by using two LEDs 63a and 63b. When the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is “winning”, “ Used to display the type of jackpot game (number of rounds to be described later). That is, when the “hit symbol (hit special symbol)” is not stopped and displayed in both the first special symbol display portion 62A and the second special symbol display portion 62B, the two LEDs 63a and 63b are turned off. . When the “hit symbol (hit special symbol)” is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display unit 62A or the second special symbol display unit 62B, the type of jackpot game to be executed (described later) Either of the LEDs 63a and 63b is turned on according to the number of rounds.

  Next, the lower left display device 50 will be described. The lower left display device 50 is disposed on the left side of the middle and large winning device 31. As shown in FIG. 10, the lower left display device 50 is configured in a substantially arc shape and includes a mounting plate 51 that is attached to the front portion of the game board 10. The mounting plate 51 is provided with a normal symbol hold display portion 52, a first special symbol hold display portion 53, a second special symbol hold display portion 54, a game state display portion 55, and a normal symbol display portion 56. It has been.

  The normal symbol display unit 56 is composed of two LEDs. When the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s in the normal symbol operation gate 16 detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol change display and the stop display are performed. Do. The normal symbol variation display is performed by alternately lighting and displaying the two LEDs, and the normal symbol stop display (determined display) is performed by simultaneously lighting or extinguishing the two LEDs. When the normal symbol is hit and displayed as a stop symbol (two LEDs are lit), the normal electric accessory provided in the second starting prize-winning device 17B is driven to open, and the pair of wing pieces are opened for a predetermined opening time (for example, , 0.5 seconds or 5 seconds). Accordingly, the second start winning device 17B (second start port) is controlled to be in an open state until the open time elapses. On the other hand, when the normal symbol comes off and stops and is displayed with the symbol (the two LEDs are extinguished), the normal electric accessory is not driven to open, and the second start winning device 17B (second start port) remains closed. Maintained.

  Here, normal symbols will be described. In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination random number is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination random number is acquired when passage of the game ball is detected by the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s. The acquired random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is used for normal symbol success / failure determination. A hit value is set in advance for the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination, and a hit is determined when the acquired random number for determination of normal symbol success / failure matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be a win, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 56 is determined to be a “winning symbol (winning normal symbol)”. On the other hand, when it is determined to be off (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 56 is “out of symbol (out of normal symbol)”. Determined.

  In this embodiment, an opening time extension function is provided that extends the opening time for opening the second start winning device 17B (second starting port) compared to the normal time. When this open time extension function is activated, there is a higher probability that the normal symbol display unit 56 will stop displaying the hit symbol, and when the open time extension function is not operating (normal time), the hit symbol will be stopped. Along with this, the time (opening time) for opening the pair of blade pieces becomes long. Further, in this embodiment, when the open time extension function is activated, the time required for normal symbol variation display (ordinary diagram variation time) is shorter than the normal time (variation time shortening function). As a result, in this embodiment, when the opening time extension function is activated, the actions of the opening time extension function and the fluctuation time reduction function are combined, and the possibility of entering the game ball into the second starting port is normal. It becomes higher than time.

  The normal symbol hold display section 52 is configured by using two LEDs, and displays the number of normal symbol holds with “4” as an upper limit. In other words, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16 but the normal symbol variation display cannot be started immediately, the execution of the variation display is suspended up to “four times”. The number of reservations (upper limit “4”) is displayed on the normal symbol hold display section 52. Then, every time the normal symbol is reserved, the normal symbol hold number display in the normal symbol hold display section 52 is decremented by “1”. The normal symbol holding is performed by storing, in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is acquired by passing the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 16 and has not yet been determined. Realized.

  The first special symbol hold display section 53 is configured by using two LEDs, and displays the number of hold of the first special symbol with “4” as an upper limit. In other words, if a game ball has entered the first start winning device 17A (first start port), but the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started immediately, the change display is executed “4 times”. It is possible to hold the limit, and the number of the hold (upper limit “4”) is displayed on the first special symbol hold display section 53. Then, each time the first special symbol is reserved, the hold number display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol hold display section 53 is decremented by “1”. The holding of the first special symbol is a random number for determining the first success / failure and a random number for determining the first winning symbol (to be described later) which are acquired by the game ball entering the first starting port and have not yet been determined. This is realized by storing in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  The second special symbol hold display section 54 is configured by using two LEDs, and displays the number of hold of the second special symbol with “4” as an upper limit. In other words, when a game ball has entered the second start winning device 17B (second start port) but cannot immediately start the variable display of the second special symbol, execute the variable display “4 times”. It is possible to hold the limit, and the number of the hold (upper limit “4”) is displayed on the second special symbol hold display unit 54. Then, every time the second special symbol is reserved, the second special symbol hold number display in the second special symbol hold display section 54 is decremented by “1”. The second special symbol hold is a random number for determining the second success / failure and a random number for determining the second winning symbol (to be described later) that have been acquired by the game ball entering the second starting port and have not yet been determined. This is realized by storing in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  In each hold display unit (normal symbol hold display unit 52, first special symbol hold display unit 53, second special symbol hold display unit 54), the number of holds is displayed in the same manner. That is, (a) two LEDs are turned off and “holding number” is “zero”, (b) one LED is turned on, one LED is turned off and “holding number” is It is “1”, (c) two LEDs are turned on and “holding number” is “2”, (d) one LED is blinked and one LED is turned on. The “hold number” is “3”, and (e) two LEDs are blinked to indicate that the “hold number” is “4”.

  The gaming state display unit 55 is composed of one LED, and is used to display the gaming state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on (when the gaming machine 1 is activated). Specifically, turning off the LED indicates that “the gaming state is in a low probability state (described later)” and turning on the LED indicates that “the gaming state is in a high probability state (described later)”. Is displayed. That is, the LED of the gaming state display unit 55 is lit only when the gaming state is in a high probability state when the power is turned on (starting up). In this case, if a winning is obtained as a result of the special symbol determination, the LED of the gaming state display unit 55 is turned off. Even if the gaming state becomes a high probability state until the gaming machine 1 is turned off (while the gaming machine 1 is operating), the LED of the gaming state display unit 55 is not lit.

  The two general winning devices (general winning ports) 40 and 41 are integrated with a mounting plate 51 constituting the lower left display device 50. In each of the general winning devices 40 and 41, general winning opening detection switches 40s and 41s (see FIG. 12) for detecting the entering of game balls are arranged.

  Returning to FIG. 3, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above, and below the game board 10. Is provided with an outlet 18. Further, a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again. On the other hand, the foul ball preventing member 15 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 13.

  Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 is a structure in which various devices are mounted on a large back pack 102, and the back pack 102 is pivotally supported by the pair of hinges 103 so as to be opened and closed.

  The back pack 102 stores a game ball tank 105 in which game balls are stored, a game ball payout device 109 for paying out game balls as prize balls or rental balls, and a main control board 200 constituting the main control unit 200A. A main control board case, a launcher control board case 130 storing a launch control board 260 for controlling the launcher unit, and a payout control board case storing a payout control board 240 for controlling the game ball payout device 109. 118, a relay terminal board for relaying the main control board 200 and various switches, and the like are mounted. In addition, the game ball tank 105 is provided with a tank switch at the bottom, and can detect a broken ball. The game ball tank 105 and the game ball payout device 109 are connected by a tank rail 106. Further, in FIG. 11, a ball removal lever is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, and a refilling ball breakage detection switch is provided on the downstream side of the tank rail 106.

  Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub control units (220A, 240A, 260A). That is, the main control unit 200A that is configured using the main control board 200 and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 240A, 260A) I have.

  The sub-control unit (a) is configured using the sub-control board 220 and controls sub-controls that control various effects of the game using effect symbol display, lamp emission, sound effects, operation of movable objects, and the like. 220B, (b) an effect control unit 222A that is configured using the effect display control board 222 and that controls the display control of the effect display device 27, and (c) a pay control board 240 that is configured using the payout control board 240. And a payout control unit 240A that controls the operation of paying out a prize ball, and (d) a launch control unit 260A that is configured by using the launch control board 260 and controls the game ball launch. The sub-control unit includes a primary sub-control unit (220A, 240A) directly connected to the main control unit 140 and a first control unit 200A connected to the main control unit 200A via the primary sub-control unit. There is a secondary sub-control unit (260A).

  The control board (200, 220, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 240A, 260A) is a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and various programs and data executed by the CPU. ROM in which the CPU is stored, the RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, the peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with the peripheral device, and the clock for the CPU to perform operations are output Various peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus, such as an oscillator that performs CPU, a watchdog timer that monitors CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal. In addition, the direction of the arrow in FIG. 12 represents the direction which inputs / outputs a data or a signal. In FIG. 12, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are shown. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s, a first start port detection switch 17As, a second start port detection switch 17Bs, general winning port detection switches 40s and 41s, and medium and large winning port detection. Based on the input of game ball detection signals from various switches such as the switch 31s, the right big prize opening detection switch 35s, the specific area detection switch 300s, the non-specific area detection switch 301s, etc. 2 A special symbol determination (normal symbol determination) and a signal (display control command) instructing execution of an effect according to the determination result are output to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220). Or a signal (payout control command) instructing execution of prize ball payout to the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240). Or.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, a middle and large prize opening solenoid 35c, a right large prize opening solenoid 35c, a distribution solenoid 401, a distribution solenoid 501, a lower left display device 50, These operations are directly controlled by outputting a drive signal to each of the lower right display devices 60.

  Upon receiving a signal (display control command) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) analyzes the content of the signal (display control command), and the result Produce games according to the situation. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). As shown in FIG. 12, the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) includes an effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. , Each is electrically connected.

  The sub control board 220 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (not shown). The CPU of the sub control board 220 receives the control signal from the main control board 200, and various effect devices (effect display device 27, speakers SP1 to SP1) connected to the effect display control substrate 222, the amplifier substrate 224, and the decoration drive substrate 226. SP4, various decorative LEDs) are controlled. Various data necessary for effect control is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 220. The CPU of the sub control board 220 receives the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) and analyzes the received command according to the program stored in the ROM of the sub control board 220. To do. Then, the CPU of the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) produces a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU and a display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). It transmits with respect to display control part 222A (effect display control board 222).

  Speakers SP1 to SP4 that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier board 224, and various decorative LEDs (such as those provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 10) are provided on the decoration drive board 226. Various LED substrates on which a lamp is mounted are connected.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the payout control unit 240A is connected to a relay terminal board, a firing control unit 260A, a lower pan full switch 6s, and the like. Further, a payout motor 109m, a front payout switch 109a, and a rear payout switch 109b constituting a game ball payout device (payout device) 109 are connected to the payout control unit 240A via a relay terminal plate. Furthermore, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so that bidirectional communication is possible.

  The payout control unit 240A controls the so-called control related to paying out a rented or prize ball. For example, when the player operates the lending button 5c and the return button 5q, the operation signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 410 to the payout control board 240 via the relay terminal board, and the payout motor is based on the operation signal. A drive signal for driving 109m is transmitted to game ball payout device (payout device) 109 (payout motor 109m).

  When the main control unit 200A outputs a prize ball payout command, the payout control part 240A receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m to pay out the prize ball. The game balls to be paid out are detected by two payout switches (the front payout switch 109a and the rear payout switch 109b) and are input to the payout control unit 240A. Further, the number of prize balls paid out is also detected by the count switch 109c and counted by the main controller 200A.

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub-control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A interprets the content of the command and (a) the effect display device 27 Display content, (b) content (type) of sound effect output from speakers SP1 to SP4, (c) lighting or flashing mode of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f, and the like. Next, the drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A, and the effect symbols are varied and stopped. The display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is a display ROM (illustrated) mounted on the effect display device 27 or the effect display control board 222. The data stored in (Omitted) is used.

  A sound effect is output from the speakers SP1 to SP4 by outputting an audio signal to the amplifier board 224 in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol. In addition, by supplying signals to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals for the various LED lamps 4b to 4h and 4G from the decorative drive board 226, various lamps (LEDs 4b to 4h, 4G, etc.) are turned on.・ Controls blinking operation. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW provided on the front side of the upper plate member 5, this operation signal is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. The sub-control unit 220A is configured to be able to reflect the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27 based on the supplied operation signal.

  Next, the relationship between special symbols and jackpot games will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, two special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, the first special symbol display unit 62A (three pieces) for displaying the first special symbol. LED 62a to 62c) and a second special symbol display section 62B (three LEDs 62d to 62f) for displaying the second special symbol. In the first special symbol display unit 62A, when the game ball enters the first start winning device 17A (first start port), the first special symbol starts to be changed, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is displayed. A stop symbol is displayed with a winning symbol (a hitting mode in which any one of the LEDs 62a to 62c is lit) or a falling symbol (a missing mode in which all the LEDs 62a to 62c are turned off). Similarly, in the second special symbol display section 62B, when the game ball enters the second starting prize-winning device 17B (second starting port), the second special symbol starts to change, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, The special symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol (a hitting mode in which any of the LEDs 62d to 62f is lit) or a falling symbol (a missing mode in which all the LEDs 62d to 62f are turned off). Then, when the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the winning symbol (hitting mode) is stopped and displayed, the big winning game in which the middle big winning device 31 or the right big winning device 35 is opened is performed. Be started. When the big hit game is started, the middle and big prize device 31 or the right big prize device 35 is in an open state so that a game ball can enter any one of the big winning ports, and a predetermined number of prizes are received according to the winning game. Balls are paid out (in this embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out for one incoming ball).

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port, the first winning / decision determining random number (any one of 1 to 300) and the first winning symbol determining random number (1 to 100) Of any one of them) is acquired. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port, a second random number for determining whether or not to win (any one value among 1 to 300) and a second random number for determining symbols per 1 (of 1 to 100) Any one value) is acquired. These acquired random numbers are stored in the predetermined areas of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (first special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area) as described above, “first special symbol storage”, “second special symbol storage”, “second special symbol storage”. It is memorized as “pending design”.

  The first success / failure determination random number is used for the first special symbol success / failure determination, and the second success / failure determination random number is used for the second special symbol success / failure determination. A “winning value (eg,“ 7 ”)” is set in advance for the first success / failure determination random number and the second success / failure determination random number, and the acquired success / failure determination random number (the first success / failure determination random number or the second success / failure determination random number). (Random number for use) matches with the winning value, it is determined as “winning”.

  The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol variation display is started, and the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the second special symbol variation display is started. When the first winning / nothing determination random number matches the winning value, the “first winning symbol determination process” for determining the type of the winning symbol of the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62A. Done. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of winning symbols for the first special symbol are set in advance, and the execution mode (execution pattern) of the big hit game to be executed subsequently differs depending on the types of the winning symbols that are stopped and displayed. To be controlled. In the first hit symbol determination process, one hit symbol associated with the acquired first hit symbol determination random number (any one value from 1 to 100) is determined. Thereby, the execution mode (execution pattern) of the big hit game executed after that is also determined. In addition, when the first winning / failing determination random number does not match the winning value, it is determined that the first winning symbol is determined to be off and is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62A. It is determined.

  Similarly, if the second random number for determination of success / failure matches the winning value, “second winning symbol determination” for determining the type of the winning symbol of the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62B. Processing "is performed. In the second hit symbol determination process, as in the first hit symbol determination process, one hit symbol associated with the acquired second hit symbol determination random number (any one value from 1 to 100) is determined. Is done. In addition, when the second random number for success / failure determination does not coincide with the winning value, it is determined to be off, and the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62B is set to one predetermined off symbol. It is determined.

  Next, using FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the correspondence between various jackpot games and winning symbols executed in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 conceptually shows the first per symbol determination table used in the first per symbol determination process (processing for determining the per symbol of the first special symbol), and FIG. 14 shows the second per symbol determination process. It conceptually represents a second per symbol determination table used in determination processing (processing for determining a per symbol of the second special symbol). In FIG. 13, the type of winning symbol (hit symbol A, winning symbol B, winning symbol C) associated with the first winning symbol determining random number (1 to 100), the stop display mode of each winning symbol, The correspondence relationship between the execution mode (execution pattern) of the jackpot game executed in response to the symbol stop display and the game progress mode after each jackpot game is shown. Similarly, in FIG. 14, the types of winning symbols (hit symbol D, winning symbol E) associated with the second winning symbol determination random numbers (1 to 100), the stop display mode of each winning symbol, and each winning symbol The correspondence relationship between the execution mode (execution pattern) of the jackpot game executed with the stop display of the game and the game progress mode after each jackpot game is shown.

  Here, the execution mode (execution pattern) of the jackpot game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, three types of operation patterns (operation patterns A, B, and C) are provided as operation patterns of the large winning devices (the middle and large winning devices 31 and the right large winning device 35) that perform opening and closing operations when executing the big hit game. ing. Each of these operation patterns is an operation pattern executed in one round game (hereinafter simply referred to as “round”) in the jackpot game. It should be noted that, for each round, an upper limit (specified time) of an open time for maintaining the large winning device (the middle large winning device 31, the right large winning device 35) in the open state, and the large winning port (the middle large winning port 31a, The upper limit (specified number) of the number of game balls that can be entered in the right grand prize opening 35a) is set. In this embodiment, the specified time is set to "25 seconds" and the specified number is set to "10". ing. When the elapsed time after the start of one round reaches the specified time or when a specified number of game balls have been entered before the specified time is reached, the right big winning device 35 or the middle and big winning device 31 Is closed and one round is completed.

  Of the three types of motion patterns, “motion pattern A” is a round in the big hit game, and the middle big prize winning device 31 (middle big prize winning mouth) while the right big prize winning device 35 (right big prize winning opening 35a) is closed. 31a) is opened for a maximum of “25 seconds”, and the operation of setting the sorting solenoid 401 “0.5 seconds: ON” is performed twice at intervals of 2 seconds from the start of the opened state. Yes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15A, the distribution solenoid 401 is switched from “OFF” to “ON” after “2 seconds” has elapsed since the middle and large prize winning opening 31a is in the open state. When “0.5 seconds” elapses, the sorting solenoid 401 is turned “OFF”. When “2 seconds” elapses in this state, the sorting solenoid 401 is switched from “OFF” to “ON”. .5 seconds ", the sorting solenoid 401 is turned" OFF ". In other words, in the “motion pattern A”, the “specific region guiding state” is “0” at intervals of 2 seconds after the middle / large prize winning opening 31a is opened in one round until “5 seconds” elapses. .5 seconds "occurs twice. As described above, the “motion pattern A” indicates that the game ball that has entered the middle / larger prize winning opening 31a is guided (assigned) to the specific area 300 in the middle / larger prize winning opening 31a at intervals of “0. “5 seconds” is “twice” (0.5 seconds × 2 times = 1 second). In the round in which the right big prize device 35 and middle big prize device 31 are operated according to this “operation pattern A” (big hit game), the player moves the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left area of the game area 11. The so-called “left-handed” is performed to aim for the game ball entering the middle-large winning device 31 (the middle-sized winning port 31a).

  Similarly, the “motion pattern B” is a round in the jackpot game, with the middle prize winning device 31 (the middle prize winning port 31a) being closed and the right big winning device 35 (the right major prize winning port 35a) being “25” at the maximum. In this pattern, the operation of setting the distribution solenoid 501 to “0.5 seconds: ON” is performed three times at intervals of 1 second from the start of the open state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15B, the distribution solenoid 501 is switched from “OFF” to “ON” after “one second” has elapsed since the right big prize opening 35a is in the open state. When “0.5 seconds” elapses, the sorting solenoid 501 is turned “OFF”. Thereafter, the operation of setting the distribution solenoid 501 to “1 second: OFF” and then “0.5 second: ON” is repeated twice. That is, in the “motion pattern B”, the “specific region guiding state” is set at an interval of 1 second after “4.5 seconds” elapses after the right big prize opening 35a is opened in one round. Occurs three times for each "0.5 seconds". As described above, the “motion pattern B” indicates that a game ball that has entered the right big prize opening 35a is guided to a specific area in the right big prize opening 35a (assigned) at intervals of 1 second. The pattern is “3 times” (0.5 seconds × 3 times = 1.5 seconds). In the round (big hit game) in which the right big winning device 35 and the middle big winning device 31 are operated according to this “operation pattern B”, the player moves the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right area of the game area 11. The so-called “right-handed” is performed to aim for the game ball entering the right big prize device 35 (right big prize port 35a).

  Similarly, “motion pattern C” is a round in the big hit game, and the right big prize winning device 35 (right big prize winning opening 35a) is set to “25” at maximum while the middle big prize winning device 31 (middle size winning prize opening 31a) is closed. In this pattern, the operation is performed for 2 seconds from the start of the open state, and the operation for setting the distribution solenoid 501 to “2 seconds: ON” is performed once for 2 seconds. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15C, the distribution solenoid 501 is switched from "OFF" to "ON" after "2 seconds" has elapsed since the right big prize opening 35a is opened, and the state When “2 seconds” elapses, the sorting solenoid 501 is turned “OFF”. In other words, in the “motion pattern C”, the “specific area guiding state” occurs for “2 seconds” after the right big prize opening 35a is opened in one round until “4 seconds” elapses. As described above, the “motion pattern C” continuously generates “2 seconds” when the game ball that has entered the right big prize opening 35a is guided (distributed) to a specific area in the right big prize opening 35a. It is a pattern. In the round (big hit game) in which the right big prize device 35 and the middle big prize device 31 are operated according to this “motion pattern C”, the player moves the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right area of the game area 11. The so-called “right-handed” is performed to aim for the game ball entering the right big prize device 35 (right big prize port 35a).

  As described above, the operation patterns A, B, and C are different from each other in the generation mode of the “specific region guidance state”. In other words, the possibility that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is guided to the specific area (the possibility that the game ball passes the specific area) depends on the operation pattern. It is different. As described above, in the present embodiment, a game ball that has entered the middle and large prize opening 31a during the big hit game is detected by the specific area detection switch 300s, or a game ball that has entered the right big prize opening 35a is specified. When detected by the area detection switch 500s, the operation condition of the probability variation function is established, whereby the probability variation function starts operation after the big hit game ends, and the gaming state becomes a high probability state. Therefore, each of the operation patterns A, B, and C having different “possibility of a game ball being guided to a specific area (possibility of a game ball passing through the specific area)” is “probability change function is activated after the big hit game is finished. It can be said that this is a different operation pattern of “the possibility of starting (high probability state occurrence possibility)”. In the present embodiment, the “specific region induction state” of each of the operation patterns A, B, and C described above causes a “difference in the probability of occurrence of a high probability state” for each operation pattern. The height difference is “operation pattern A <operation pattern B <operation pattern C”. In the present embodiment, the execution mode (execution pattern) of the big hit game is set based on these three operation patterns A, B, and C.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the first winning symbol determination table used in the first winning symbol determination process (the process of determining the winning symbol of the first special symbol) will be described. When the first per symbol determination random number read when performing the first per symbol determination process matches any one of the values “1 to 60”, the first per symbol determination process “ A "stop display mode (stop display mode in which only the LED 62a is lit) is determined as the winning symbol of the first special symbol. Then, “15 round jackpot game A” is associated as a jackpot game executed when the winning symbol A is stopped. “15R jackpot game A” is a jackpot game in which all rounds from 1 round to 15 rounds are performed according to “operation pattern A” (see FIG. 15), and all rounds from 1 round to 15 rounds are left-handed. ”To digest.

  In addition, after the “15R big hit game A” is over, the above-described opening time extension function is activated. In this embodiment, the operation period of the opening time extension function is “the number of times of execution of the first special symbol success / failure determination (the number of times the first special symbol is changed)” and “second special symbol” which are performed following the end of the jackpot game. If the operating condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied during the execution of the 15R jackpot game A, the period is When “100 times” is set and the operation condition of the probability variation function is satisfied, the period is set to “10000 times”.

  Here, the probability variation function in the present embodiment will be described. The “probability changing function” of the present embodiment is a function for increasing the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination) is a hit 10 times higher than usual. Specifically, one winning value (“7” in the present embodiment) is set as a winning / failing determination table in which winning values for the winning / failing determination random numbers (first randomness determining / randomizing random numbers) are set. A set low probability determination table, and a high probability determination table in which a hit value (10 to 16 in the present embodiment) that is 10 times as many as the low probability determination table (10) is provided, In the “low probability state” in which the probability variation function is not activated, the special symbol success determination (first special symbol success determination, second special symbol success determination) is performed using the low probability determination table. On the other hand, in the “high probability state” in which the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination) is performed using the high probability determination table. There is a higher possibility of being determined to be hit than the probability state. For this reason, in the high probability state, the possibility of executing the big hit game is higher than that in the low probability state.

  The probability variation function continues to operate until the sum of “the number of times of execution of the first special symbol success / failure determination” and “the number of times of execution of the second special symbol success / failure determination” performed after the end of the big hit game reaches “10000 times”. Is set to In the present embodiment, the probability determined to be a hit in the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is “1/300” in the low probability state (the state in which the probability variation function is not activated), It is set to “1/30” in a high probability state (a state in which the probability variation function is activated). For this reason, the probability variation function having the operation continuation period of “10000 times” is substantially continued until it is determined to be a win in the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. If the game ball ends without passing through the specific area during the big hit game, the probability variation function does not operate after the big hit game ends, and the low probability state is entered after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first per symbol determination random number read when performing the first per symbol determination process matches any one value of “21 to 90”, the first In the winning symbol determination process, the stop display mode of “winning symbol B” (stop display mode in which only the LED 62b is lit) is determined as the winning symbol of the first special symbol. The “15R big hit game B” is associated with the big hit game executed when the winning symbol B is stopped. “15R jackpot game B” is “operation pattern A” (see FIG. 15) for “1 to 12 rounds” out of 1 to 15 rounds, and “operation pattern B” for “13 to 15 rounds” (FIG. 15). This is a big hit game that is performed according to (see below), in which 1 to 12 rounds are digested by “left-handed” and 13 to 15 rounds are digested by “right-handed”. As described above, in the present embodiment, “the difference in the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state” according to the operation pattern (big hit game execution pattern) of the big winning devices (the middle and big winning devices 31, the right big winning device 35). The relationship of the height difference is “operation pattern A <operation pattern B <operation pattern C”. In “15R jackpot game B”, “action pattern B” rounds that do not occur in “15R jackpot game A” occur three times in succession, so “15R jackpot game B” is more than “15R jackpot game A”. Will be a big hit game with a high probability of occurrence (probability rush rate).

  Further, after the end of “15R jackpot game B”, the opening time extension function operates in the same manner as after the end of “15R jackpot game A”. However, the operating period of the open time extension function when the operating condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied during the execution of “15R jackpot game B” is different from that of “15R jackpot game A”. Specifically, when the operation condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied during the execution of the 15R big hit game B, the operation period of the open time extension function is set to “50 times”, and the operation condition of the probability variation function is set. Is established, the period is set to “10000 times”.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, if the first per symbol determination random number read when performing the first per symbol determination process matches any one value of “91 to 100”, the first In the winning symbol determination process, the stop display mode of “winning symbol C” (stop display mode in which only the LED 62c is lit) is determined as the winning symbol of the first special symbol. The “15R big hit game C” is associated with the big hit game executed when the winning symbol C is stopped. In this “15R big hit game C”, “1st to 12th round” is “operation pattern B” (see FIG. 15), and “13th to 15th round” is “operation pattern A” (see FIG. 15). 15) is a big hit game that is digested with 1 to 12 rounds by “right-handed” and 13 to 15 rounds with “left-handed”. The number of rounds of “motion pattern B” executed in “15R jackpot game C” is larger than the number of rounds (3 rounds) of “motion pattern B” executed in “15R jackpot game B”. Since rounds of “motion pattern B” occur 12 times in a row from “round to 12 rounds”, the possibility of a higher probability state of “15R jackpot game C” than “15R jackpot game B” (probability entry rate) It becomes a high jackpot game.

  In addition, after the completion of “15R jackpot game C”, the open time extension function is activated in the same manner as after the above-mentioned “15R jackpot game B”, and the operation period is also after the above “15R jackpot game B” is finished. It is the same. It should be noted that the operating period of the open time extension function when the operating condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied during the big hit game, the “15R big hit game B” and “15R big hit game B” are compared with “15R big hit game B”. The reason is that “15R jackpot game A” is a jackpot game with a low probability of occurrence of a high probability state compared to “15R jackpot game B” and “15R jackpot game C”. In other words, the probability that the operating condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied during the big hit game is higher in the “15R big hit game A” than in the “15R big hit game B, C”. “15R jackpot game A” is more disadvantageous for the player than “15R jackpot game B” or “15R jackpot game C”. Therefore, regarding the operation period of the open time extension function when the operation condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied during the big hit game, the “15R big hit game A” is more than the “15R big hit game B” or “15R big hit game C”. By favoring this, the balance of profit grant to the player is sought.

  Next, the second hit symbol determination table used in the second hit symbol determination process (a process of determining the hit symbol of the second special symbol) will be described with reference to FIG. When the second per symbol determination random number read when performing the second per symbol determination process matches any one value of “1 to 40”, the second per symbol determination process determines the “per symbol "D" stop display mode (stop display mode in which only the LED 62d is lit) is determined as the winning symbol of the second special symbol. The “15R jackpot game A” described above is associated with the jackpot game executed when the winning symbol D is stopped. The execution mode of the 15R jackpot game A and the game progress mode after the end of the 15R jackpot game A are the same as the description based on the first winning symbol determination table described above (see FIG. 13), so description thereof will be omitted. To do.

  Further, when the second per symbol determination random number read when performing the second per symbol determination process matches any one of “41 to 100”, the second per symbol determination process determines “ The stop display mode of “hit symbol E” (stop display mode in which only the LED 62e is lit) is determined as the hit symbol of the second special symbol. The “15R jackpot game D” is associated with the jackpot game executed when the winning symbol E is stopped. In this “15R jackpot game D”, “1st and 2nd round” out of 1 to 15 rounds is “motion pattern C” (see FIG. 15), and “3rd to 13th round” is “motion pattern B” (see FIG. 15). 15), “14 rounds and 15 rounds” are jackpot games performed according to “motion pattern C”, and all rounds from 1 round to 15 rounds are digested by “right-handed”.

  As described above, the relationship of “difference in the probability of occurrence of a high probability state” is “motion pattern A <motion pattern B <motion pattern C”. In “15R big hit game D”, the occurrence of a high probability state The round of “motion pattern C” having the highest possibility is generated four times, and the round of “motion pattern B” having the next highest possibility of occurrence of a high probability state is generated eleven times. Therefore, “15R jackpot game D” is a jackpot game with a higher probability of occurrence (probability rush rate) than “15R jackpot game C”. In other words, the relationship of the “difference in the probability of occurrence of a high probability state” in the four types of jackpot games provided in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is “15R jackpot game A <15R jackpot game B <15R jackpot game C”. <15R jackpot game D ”.

  In addition, after the completion of “15R jackpot game D”, the opening time extension function operates in the same manner as after the above-mentioned “15R jackpot game B” and “15R jackpot game C”. It is the same as after the big hit game B or 15R big hit game C.

  In the first winning symbol determination table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the “winning symbol A” corresponding to “15R big hit game A” having the lowest possibility of occurrence of a high probability state is the most. Many first random symbols for determining symbols (60 from 1 to 60) are allocated, and corresponds to “15R jackpot game B”, which has the highest possibility of occurrence of a high probability state next to “15R jackpot game A”. Random numbers for determining the first per symbol (30 to 61-90) are assigned to “hit symbol B”, which is smaller than “hit symbol A”. Random numbers for determining the first per symbol (91 to 100) are assigned to “hit symbol C” corresponding to “15R big hit game C”, which is highly likely to occur, less than “hit symbol B”. . Therefore, as the winning symbol of the first special symbol, the selection probability of “hit symbol A” is the highest, and the selection probability decreases in the order of “hit symbol B” and “hit symbol C”.

  On the other hand, in the second winning symbol determination table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the “winning symbol E” corresponding to “15R big hit game D” having the highest possibility of occurrence of the high probability state is the most. A lot of second random symbols for determining symbols (60 from 41 to 100) are assigned, and for “winning symbol D” corresponding to “15R big hit game A” having the lowest possibility of occurrence of a high probability state A smaller number of second winning symbol determination random numbers (40 from 1 to 40) than “winning symbol E” is allocated. Therefore, as the winning symbol of the second special symbol, the selection probability of “winning symbol E” is higher than the selection probability of “winning symbol D”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment including the first per symbol determination table and the second per symbol determination table as described above, the open time extension function is not activated (the first special symbol variation display is the main). Game state), the possibility of a big hit game (15R big hit game B, C) with a high possibility of occurrence of a high probability state is low, and the open time extension function is activated (fluctuation display of the second special symbol) In the main game state), it is possible to create a game that increases the possibility of executing a jackpot game (15R jackpot game D) that is highly likely to occur in a high probability state. In other words, a game that variably displays the second special symbol (second symbol variable game) is more advantageous for the player than a game that variably displays the first special symbol (first symbol variable game). Can be created.

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 27 will be described. In the display area of the effect display device 27, effect symbol display units 27b to 27d for displaying a three-digit effect symbol are provided. In the effect symbol display units 27b to 27d, the effect symbols consisting of “1” to “9” can be displayed, respectively, and these effect symbols are set so as to be displayed variably in the vertical direction (vertical direction). The effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 62A or the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 62B.

  When the first design symbol or the second special symbol starts to be varied, the effect symbol starts to be displayed at any stop symbol (winning symbol, off symbol) when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started. The effect design is stopped and displayed with the design corresponding to the stop design. In the production symbol, “stop display of production symbol with the same three digits” corresponds to the production symbol showing a win, and “stop display of other production symbols (that is, non-identical three digits)” is off Corresponds to production design. In addition, about the stop display of the same 3 digits of the effect design (effect design corresponding to the winning) can be stopped display in any of the winning symbols A to E, and "3 digits the same effect design" was confirmed Alone, the type of jackpot game to be executed later cannot be determined.

  In the effect display device 27, when any effect symbol is stopped and displayed, reach display is performed in the middle of the variable display which is the premise. Further, in the effect display device 27, when displaying an effect symbol indicating a detachment, there is a case where reach display is not performed during a variable display which is a premise thereof, and a case where reach display is performed. Further, the reach display of the present embodiment has the contents that the 2-digit effect design is stopped at the same design among the effect designs displayed on the effect display device 27 and the other 1-digit effect design is changed. It is a display to do.

  The determination of the variation pattern (effect pattern) and stop symbol of the effect symbol is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 220A based on the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 220A indicates the variation pattern of the first and second special symbols, specifically, the first and second special patterns. The contents of the effect such as the change display time of the symbol and the presence or absence of the reach effect are shown. The main control unit 200 determines a variation pattern of the first and second special symbols randomly (by random number lottery) according to the result of the first and second special symbol success / failure determination. Then, based on the variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 220A determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 27. Further, the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 220A is a command indicating stop symbols (winning symbols, missed symbols) of the first and second special symbols.

  In the effect display device 27, a jackpot effect display (round effect display) according to the progress of the jackpot game is performed. As described above, in this embodiment, four types of big hit games “15R big hit games A to D” having different probability of occurrence of high probability states can be generated. A round game is performed according to any one of the “operation patterns A to C”. In a present Example, the big hit effect display according to the aspect (operation pattern AC) of the round game is performed. Specifically, in the round of the motion pattern A, an effect display that notifies that the probability of occurrence of the high probability state is “low” is performed, and in the round of the motion pattern B, there is a possibility that the probability of the high probability state occurs. An effect display for informing that the state is “medium” is performed, and an effect display for informing that the probability of occurrence of the high probability state is “high” is performed in the round of the operation pattern C. When the game ball passes a specific area in the big prize opening (the middle big prize opening 31a or the right big prize opening 35a) during the big hit game, an effect display (for example, notifying that the operation condition of the probability variation function is established) “Character change GET” is displayed) on the effect display device 27. In the round performed after the operation condition of the probability variation function is established, the effect display for notifying the possibility of occurrence of the high probability state is not performed, and the jackpot effect display according to the progress of the jackpot game (round) is performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 16 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 16 is executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 201 or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) However, it is repeatedly executed every time a timer interrupt occurs (in this embodiment, every 4 ms). The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol determination is performed, and it is determined in the normal symbol display unit 56 whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the winning symbol or with the off symbol. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a different probability of winning depending on the operating state of the open time extension function that increases the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port. Therefore, the probability of winning is higher when the opening time extension function is activated than when the opening time extension function is not activated.

  When the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the normal symbol change time is set, and the normal symbol change display is started according to the set normal symbol change time. When the set normal time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol determined in advance. If the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol, the normal electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory) The operation of the solenoid 17c) is started (normal electric accessory is driven to open). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol change display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the display mode of the normal symbol, the process of driving the normal electric accessory to open is performed. Do. When the ordinary electric accessory is driven to open, the pair of wing pieces are opened, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game processing (S400), it is determined whether or not the time for which the ordinary electric accessory is opened (opening time) has passed a predetermined time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of balls have been entered at the starting port. When it is determined that a predetermined number of balls have been entered at the second starting port, or when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed, the opening drive of the ordinary electric accessory is stopped, and the pair of blade pieces are It becomes a closed state, and it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port. In the present embodiment, the time (opening time) during which the ordinary electric accessory is driven to open is varied according to the operating state of the opening time extending function. Specifically, when the open time extension function is not activated, “0.5 seconds” is set as the predetermined time, and when the open time extension function is activated, “3 seconds” is set as the predetermined time. I am going to set it.

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special symbol game process (S500), a start opening prize process is first performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In the start opening winning process (S501), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning apparatus 17A (first start opening) (winning to the first start opening) (S501a). ), When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first start port (S501a: NO). The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, if it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port (S501a: YES), it is determined whether the number of the first special symbol hold is less than 4 (S501b). . As a result, when it is determined that the number of the first special symbol hold is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the number of the first special symbol hold is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501b: YES), various random numbers related to the first special symbol (a first random number for determining whether or not, a first random symbol for determining symbols) are acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. (S501c). As a result, the number of reserved special symbols increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball entering the second start winning device 17B (second start opening) (winning to the second start opening) is detected (S501d). When it is determined that no game ball has been detected (S501d: NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a game ball has entered the second starting port (S501d: YES), it is determined whether the number of second special symbols held is less than 4 (S501e). . As a result, when it is determined that the number of retained second special symbols is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the number of retained second special symbols is 4. If it is determined that the number is less than (S501e: YES), various random numbers related to the second special symbol (second determination random number, second per symbol determination random number) are acquired and stored (S501f). . As a result, the number of reserved special symbols increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S502). This determination is made based on whether or not the “big hit game flag” is ON. The “hit game flag” is a flag indicating whether or not a big game is being played, and is set to ON to indicate that a big game is being played. The “big hit game flag” is set to ON when a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed in a winning symbol. In the present embodiment, there are four types of “15R jackpot games A to D” as jackpot games, so the “hit game flag” is provided corresponding to the type of jackpot game. As a result of the determination process of S502, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the big hit game is not being executed (the big hit game flag) Is determined to be OFF) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and the special symbol (first special symbol) Alternatively, if it is determined that the second special symbol) is not changing (S503: NO), it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S514 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is zero (S507).

  And when it determines with the number of hold | maintains of a 1st special symbol being zero (S507: YES), a special symbol game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved first symbol symbols is not zero (S507: NO), a first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S506 that the number of second special symbols held is not zero (S506: NO), second special symbol variation display processing is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in S506 that the number of second special symbol hold is not zero (S506: NO), even if the number of first special symbol hold is not zero (one or more). ) The second special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents except that the portions of the “first special symbol” and the “second special symbol” are different. The symbol is “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, and “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process. Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, the first determination random number stored in the predetermined area (first reserved storage area) of the RAM of the main controller 200 is read (S508a), and the first special symbol determination is performed (S508b). In the first special symbol success / failure determination, the read value of the first randomness for determination of success / failure and the winning value set in the success / failure determination table are collated. It is determined as “disconnected”. As described above, in this embodiment, a “low probability determination table” and a “high probability determination table” are provided as the success / failure determination tables, and in a state where the probability variation function is not activated (low probability state), The first special symbol determination is performed using the “low probability determination table”, and the first special symbol determination is performed using the “high probability determination table” when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the open time extension function is in operation (S508c). As a result, if it is determined that the opening time extension function is in operation (S508c: YES), the first special symbol variation pattern setting process is performed when the opening time extension function is operated (S508d). In the variation pattern setting process of the first special symbol when the opening time extension function is activated, a variation display time (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than that when the opening time extension function is not activated is defined as the variation display time of the first special symbol. A “short variation pattern” is set. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time extension function is not in operation (S508c: YES), the first special symbol variation pattern setting process is performed when the opening time extension function is not operated (S508e). In the variation pattern setting process of the first special symbol when the opening time extension function is not activated, a variation display time (for example, 10 seconds) longer than that when the opening time extension function is activated is defined as the variation display time of the first special symbol. “Normal variation pattern” is set.

  When the special symbol variation pattern setting process (S508d, S508e) is completed as described above, the process proceeds to S508f, and the first per-symbol determining random number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is used. Read (S508f).

  Next, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (S508i). When the first special symbol stops at the winning symbol (when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is positive), the first per symbol determining table (see FIG. 13) and the first per symbol determining read in S508f are determined. The first winning symbol determination process is performed using the random number for use to determine the winning symbol of the first special symbol. In addition, when the first special symbol is out of position and stops at the symbol (when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful), the first special symbol determination random number read in S508f is not used, and one outlier symbol ( All the LEDs 62a to 62c in the first special symbol display section 62A are turned off). When the second special symbol stops at the winning symbol (when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is positive), as in the case of the first special symbol, the second winning symbol determination table (see FIG. 14). ) And the second winning symbol determination random number read in S509f, the second winning symbol determination process is performed to determine the winning symbol of the second special symbol.

  Next, according to the variation pattern of the special symbol set in S508d and S508e and the stop symbol of the special symbol determined in S508g, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the first special symbol (S508h). Then, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command as the symbol variation start command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A (S508i). The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the first special symbol set in S508d and S508e, and the stop information designation command for the first special symbol is a command for designating the stop symbol of the first special symbol. is there. When the fluctuation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A, the symbol fluctuation effect (under the control of the sub-control unit 220A and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands (design variation start command) Effect display variation display) is started on the effect display device 27. Then, 1 is subtracted from the first special symbol reservation number (S508j). The above is the processing when starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, returning to FIG. 17, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the change display of the changing special symbol is performed. It is determined whether time has passed (S510). As a result, when it is determined that the variation display time of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) has not elapsed (S510: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the special symbol (first symbol) If it is determined that the variation display time of one special symbol or the second special symbol has elapsed (S510: YES), the variation display of the special symbol is stopped (S511), and the variation display of the special symbol is displayed. A symbol stop command indicating the stop is transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A (S512), and a special symbol stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stop display time of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated and has elapsed. If it is determined (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is a winning symbol (S515 in FIG. 18). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is a winning symbol (S515: YES), the big winning end reference buffer corresponds to the current winning symbol. Set the type of jackpot game (15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B, 15R jackpot game C, 15R jackpot game D) and the status of the current game state (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) (S516).

  Next, the “big hit game flag” indicating whether or not the big hit game is being executed is set to ON (S518), and the execution pattern of the big hit game is set (S519). As for the execution pattern of the jackpot game, the execution mode (action patterns A, B, C) based on the type of jackpot game (15R jackpot game A, B, C, D) corresponding to the current hit symbol, the total of the jackpot game The number of rounds (15R), a specified time for maintaining the large winning devices (the middle and large winning devices 31, the right large winning device 35) in the open state in each round, the interval time between each round, and the like are set. Thereby, the big hit game corresponding to the current winning symbol can be executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S520). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S520: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S521). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S520: NO), the process proceeds to S522 as it is. The “probability change flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation function is operating (whether or not it is in a high probability state), and is set to ON to operate the probability variation function. Indicates.

  In the process of S522, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S522: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S522: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S523), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S524). Thereby, along with the start of the big hit game, all of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are stopped. The “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the variation time shortening function is operating, and indicates that the variation time shortening function is operating when set to ON. The “open extension flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the open time extension function is operating, and indicates that the open time extension function is operating when set to ON.

  Next, when it is determined in the determination process of S515 that the stopped symbol of the special symbol that has been stopped (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is not a winning symbol (in other words, it is a missing symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is ON (S525). As a result, when it is determined that the release extension flag is not ON (S525: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the extension extension flag is ON (S525: YES), the release extension is performed. The number counter is decremented by 1 (S526), and it is determined whether or not the open extension number counter has become zero (S528).

  When it is determined that the release extension number counter is not zero (S528: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the release extension number counter is zero (S528). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S529), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S530). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In the big hit game processing (S600), the opening / closing operation of the big winning devices (the middle big winning device 31, the right big winning device 35) is controlled according to the execution pattern of the big hit game set in the processing of S519 described above. In the process of S601, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON), and as a result, it is determined that the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). In the case (S601: NO), the big hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S601: YES), whether the middle big prize winning port 31a or the right big prize winning port 35a is being opened (medium Whether or not the big winning device 31 or the right big winning device 35 is in an open state) is determined (S602). As a result, if it is determined that the middle-large winning port 31a and the right major winning port 35a are not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether it is the opening timing of the middle-large winning port 31a or the right large winning port 35a. (S609: YES), the winning prize opening determined to be the opening timing is opened (S610), and when it is not the opening timing (S609: NO), Once the big hit game process is finished. Note that the start timing in this example coincides with the start timing of one round, and “when the jackpot game is started” and “the interval time measured after the end of the previous round is a specified time (this implementation In the example, “when 2 seconds) is reached” is set as the release timing. In accordance with any of these opening timings, the middle prize winning opening 31a or the right prize winning opening 35a is opened.

  If it is determined in the processing of S602 that the middle prize winning opening 31a or the right prize winning opening 35a is open (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the specific area passing flag is OFF (S603). . The specific area passing flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 300 in the middle / large-award winning opening 31a or the specific area in the right large winning opening 35a. Indicates that any of the specific areas has passed. In other words, the fact that it is set to OFF indicates that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 300 in the middle-large winning opening 31a or the specific area in the right large winning opening 35a. If it is determined in the process of S603 that the specific area passing flag is OFF (S603: YES), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area in the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a. Determination is made (S604). Whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area is determined based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the specific area detection switches 300s and 500s. If it is determined in the process of S604 that the game ball has passed the specific area (S604: YES), the specific area pass flag is set to ON and the process proceeds to S606, and the game ball is in the middle in the process of S604. If it is determined that the vehicle does not pass through the specific area in the big prize opening 31a or the right big prize opening 35a (S604: NO), the specific area passing flag is not set to ON (it remains OFF), Transition to processing. If it is determined that the specific area passage flag is not OFF (ON) in the process of S603 (S603: NO), the process proceeds to S606 without performing the processes of S604 and S605.

  In the present embodiment, during a big hit game, when one game ball passes through a specific area in the middle prize winning opening 31a or the right major prize winning opening 35a, the prize winning apparatus (the middle prize winning apparatus) which is opened thereafter. 31 or the right big prize winning device 35) is not turned “ON”, and the “specific area guiding state” is not created until the big hit game is finished. That is, when one game ball passes through a specific area in the middle-large winning hole 31a or the right large winning hole 35a during the big hit game, the distribution solenoid is turned off until the big hit game ends.

  In the process of S606, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the open large winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) (S606). As a result, when it is the closing timing (end timing of the round) (S606: YES), the open large winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is closed and closed (S607). ) If it is not the closing timing (S606: NO), the middle large winning award 31a or the right large winning award 35a is kept open.

  When the open large winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is closed, whether or not the remaining number of rounds (remaining number of rounds) set in this big hit game is zero Is determined (S608). In the present embodiment, when the opened big winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is closed, a process of subtracting “1” from the remaining round number of the current big hit game is performed. Therefore, in the processing of S608, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of rounds after subtraction is zero. If the remaining number of rounds is not zero (S608: NO), it is assumed that the big hit game still continues and the big hit game processing Is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if the remaining number of rounds is zero (S608: YES), the big hit game flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to the big hit game end process (S700).

  Next, the jackpot game end process (S700) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the specific area passage flag is ON (S701). If the specific area passing flag is ON (S701: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S702). As a result, the probability variation function starts operating after the big hit game ends. In addition, “10000” is set in the “probability variation counter” that defines the operation period of the probability variation function (S703). Thus, the number of times of execution of the first special symbol success / failure determination (the number of first special symbol success / failure display) and the number of times of execution of the second special symbol success / failure determination (the number of second special symbol variation display times) performed after the big hit game ends. ) "Until the total reaches 10,000 times (substantially until the next time is determined), the operation of the probability variation function can be continued. Then, the fluctuation shortening flag and the opening extension flag are set to ON (S705, S706), and the value (10000) for determining the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is set in the opening extension number counter (S707). ). Thereby, after the big hit game ends, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate. In this embodiment, when the specific area passing flag is set to ON, “10000” is set to the open extension number counter. Thus, the number of times of execution of the first special symbol success / failure determination (the number of first special symbol success / failure display) and the number of times of execution of the second special symbol success / failure determination (the number of second special symbol variation display times) performed after the big hit game ends. ) ”Until the total reaches 10000 times (substantially until the next time is judged), the operation of the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function can be continued, the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time reduction function And all operating periods of the open time extension function can be synchronized.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S701 that the specific area passing flag is not OFF (S701: NO), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set ON without setting the probability variation flag ON (S708, S709). ), A value (N times) for setting the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function is set in the opening extension number counter (S710). Thereby, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation function is not activated, and the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated in a low probability state. In the present embodiment, when the specific area passing flag is not ON (the operation condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied), the type of jackpot game ended this time (15R jackpot game A, B, C, D) Corresponding to, "50" or "100" is set in the open extension number counter. As a result, the probability variation function does not operate after the big hit game is finished without the game ball passing through the specific area, but the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extension function are provided over a period according to the type of the big hit game finished. While operating and in a low-probability state, it is possible to increase the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol (the frequency of execution of the second special symbol determination).

  In the present embodiment described above, three types of operation patterns (operation patterns A, B, and C) are provided as operation patterns of the large winning device (the middle large winning device 31, the right large winning device 35) during the big hit game (see FIG. 15), the generation modes of the “specific region induction state” are different from each other in each operation pattern. In other words, the possibility that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is guided to the specific area (the possibility that the game ball passes the specific area) is an action pattern. It is different depending on the situation. In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the game ball that has entered the middle and big prize opening 31a is detected by the specific area detection switch 300s, or the game ball that has entered the right big prize opening 35a is the specific area detection switch. When detected for 500 s, the operation condition of the probability variation function is established, and the probability variation function starts to operate after the big hit game ends. Therefore, each of the operation patterns A, B, and C having different “possibility of a game ball being guided to a specific area (possibility of a game ball passing through the specific area)” is “probability change function is activated after the big hit game is finished. The operation pattern has a different possibility of starting (high probability state occurrence possibility).

  In addition, in this embodiment, four types of jackpot game execution modes (execution patterns) are set based on these three operation patterns A, B, and C (15R jackpot games A, B, C, and D), According to the type of jackpot game to be executed, the game is realized in which a change (level difference) occurs in the “probability of the probability variation function starting after the jackpot game is finished (probability of occurrence of high probability state)” . This is a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high-probability state will occur depending on whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening during the big hit game (a type in which the probability variation lottery is mechanically performed). Therefore, it is possible to diversify the mode of occurrence (probability modification form) of the high-probability state, and to effectively increase the gaming interests related to the occurrence of the high-probability states (enterprises during the big hit game).

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation pattern of the big winning device (the middle big winning device 31, the right big winning device 35) is changed by the round in one big hit game (15R big hit game B, C). , D), it is possible to mix a state with a high probability of occurrence of a high probability state and a state with a low probability in one big hit game. Thereby, it is possible to realize a gameability in which the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state varies in a big hit game.

  Further, in this embodiment, the middle-large winning device 31 (middle-sized winning opening 31a) is closed, the right large winning device 35 (the right large winning port 35a) is opened, and the player enters the right major winning-port 35a. A pattern in which an opportunity for a game ball to be guided (distributed) to a specific area in the right big prize opening 35a continuously for "2 seconds" is referred to as an action pattern with the highest possibility of occurrence of a high probability state (action pattern C). , And the middle and large winning device 31 (middle and large winning opening 31a) is opened while the right winning device 35 (the right winning port 35a) is closed and the game ball that has entered the middle and large winning port 31a. Is a pattern in which the opportunity to be guided (distributed) to a specific area in the middle-sized prize winning opening 31a is "2 times" (0.5 seconds x 2 times = 1 second) in increments of 2 seconds. “Operation patterns with the lowest probability of high probability states (operation patterns Is set to A) ". In other words, the possibility that the distribution unit of the right big prize winning device 35 guides (distributes) the game balls that have entered the right big prize winning opening 35a to a specific area in the right big prize winning opening 35a is that It is higher than the possibility that the split portion guides (distributes) the game balls that have entered the middle-large winning award 31a to a specific area in the middle-large winning award 31a. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a gameability in which the “probability of occurrence of a high probability state” varies depending on the type of the big winning device (the middle big winning device 31, the right big winning device 35) that is opened during the big hit game. In addition, for the player, it can be distinguished whether the expectation for the occurrence of the high probability state is high or low depending on the type of the big winning device that is opened during the big hit game, so which big winning device is opened. The player can be noticed.

  In “15R jackpot game B” and “15R jackpot game C”, the game ball firing method (launch mode) is changed from “left-handed” to “right-handed” according to the number of rounds from the start to the end of the jackpot game. Or, since it is necessary to change (switch) from “right-handed” to “left-handed”, “high / low probability of occurrence of high probability state” and “game ball firing mode (left-handed, right-handed)” Can be associated. As a result, the player can experience (discriminate) the difference between the “high state” and the “low state” where the probability of occurrence of a high probability state in one big hit game is different depending on the manner of launching the game ball. Become. As a result, the progress of the jackpot game can be sharpened, and the player can effectively impress the player with the gameability in which the probability of occurrence of a high probability state changes during the jackpot game.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, 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 also be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, two large winning devices having the same structure are provided (the middle large winning device 31 and the right large winning device 35). And a “distribution unit” that distributes the game balls to a specific area or a non-specific area. In other words, each of the two large winning devices has a “specific area”. However, the “specific area”, “non-specific area”, and “allocation unit” may be provided separately (separately) from the big prize device, and one “specific area” may be provided for the two big prize devices. Good. This other form (hereinafter referred to as a modified example) will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a special prize device of a modified example and a specific area. In addition, the arrow in a figure has shown the course (flow) of the game ball. In the modified example, two large winning devices A and B (large winning openings A and B) that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter are provided, and a special symbol ( When the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, one of the special winning devices A and B changes from the closed state to the open state. The opening / closing operation that changes between the closed state and the open state is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds. Each of the big winning devices A and B is provided with a detection switch (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning device (large winning mouth), and the gaming ball is detected by the detection switch. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Note that the type of the big winning device that is in the open state can be determined according to the type of winning symbol as in the above-described embodiment.

  In addition, one “specific region V” and two “non-specific regions H1 and H2” are provided on the downstream side of the big winning devices A and B in the path through which the game balls flow down. The specific area V is a path through which a game ball that has entered the grand prize winning device A (large prize winning opening A) and a game ball that has entered the grand prize winning apparatus B (large winning prize opening B) can pass, and the non-specific area H1. Indicates that a game ball that has entered the grand prize winning device A (large prize winning opening A) can pass through, and in the non-specific area H2, a game ball that has entered the big prize winning device B (large prize winning mouth B) passes. To get. It is not necessary to provide two “non-specific areas”. Like the “specific area V”, a game ball that has entered the big winning device A (large winning port A) and a big winning device B (large winning port) It is good also as "one non-specific area | region" through which the game ball entered into B) can pass.

  The specific area V is provided with a specific area detection switch (not shown) for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area V. When a game ball is detected by the specific area detection switch, the above-described embodiment The operation condition of the probability variation function is established in the same manner as described above, whereby the probability variation function starts operation after the big hit game ends.

  Two distribution units A and B are provided between the “large winning devices A and B” and the “specific region V, non-specific regions H1 and H2”. The distribution unit A is provided corresponding to the grand prize winning device A, and accepts at least one game ball out of the game balls entering the grand prize winning device A (large prize winning opening A), and the game ball Is assigned to “specific area V” or “non-specific area H1”. On the other hand, the distribution unit B is provided corresponding to the grand prize winning device B, and accepts at least one game ball out of the game balls entering the big prize winning device B (large prize winning port B). It has a function of distributing the game balls to the “specific area V” or the “non-specific area H2”.

  In the grand prize winning device A (Grand Prize Winning Port A), at least one of the game balls that enter between the Grand Prize Winning Device A (Grand Prize Winning Port A) and the closed status is opened. A guiding part (not shown) for guiding to the sorting part A is provided. The configuration of this guiding unit can be the same as the configuration of the distribution unit 400 (see FIGS. 6 to 8) provided in the large winning device of the above-described embodiment, for example, and the specific area of the above-described embodiment. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the game balls distributed to are guided to the distribution unit A, and the game balls distributed to the non-specific area are discharged out of the machine. In this case, for example, when the specific area detection switch in the above-described embodiment detects a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls in one round, thereafter, the other game balls are moved to the specific area until the round ends. A configuration in which the guide unit is driven and controlled so as not to be guided to the (distribution unit A) can be employed.

  Similarly, the prize winning device B (big prize opening B) includes at least a game ball that enters between the opening state and the closing state of the prize winning device B (large prize opening B). A guiding portion (not shown) for guiding one piece to the sorting portion B is provided. The configuration of the guiding unit can be the same as that of the distribution unit 400 (see FIGS. 6 to 8) provided in the big winning device of the above-described embodiment. The game balls distributed to the non-specific area can be discharged to the outside of the machine. Then, like the special winning device A, for example, when the specific area detection switch in the above-described embodiment detects a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls in one round, until that round ends thereafter. A configuration in which the guide unit is driven and controlled so as not to guide other game balls to the specific area (distribution unit B) can be employed.

  In addition, each of the distribution units A and B can adopt a known game ball distribution structure (for example, a croon, a rotating body, etc.), and the game ball is “specified” based on a predetermined distribution rate. The structure is not particularly limited as long as it can be distributed to “region V” or “non-specific regions H1, H2.” For example, when the sorting units A and B are each configured using a so-called “Kroon”, the probability of the game balls being sorted into the “specific region V” by the sorting unit A is 1/10 (10%). The probability that the game balls are distributed to the “specific region V” by the part B can be 5/10 (50%). In other words, the Kroon A (not shown) constituting the distribution part A is provided with one distribution hole connected to the “specific region V” and nine distribution holes connected to the “non-specific region H1”. Thus, it is possible to set the probability that the game balls are distributed to the “specific region V” to 1/10 (10%). Similarly, Kroon B (not shown) constituting the distribution unit B has five distribution holes connected to the “specific region V” and ten distribution holes connected to the “non-specific region H1”. By providing, it is possible to set the probability that the game balls are distributed to the “specific region V” to 5/10 (50%).

  In such a modified example, the “probability of starting the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game (probability of occurrence of a high probability state)” is larger than that in the case where the “big winning device A” is in the open state. It is higher when the winning device “B” is in the open state. In other words, when the “big winning device A” is in the open state and when the “big winning device B” is in the open state, “the probability variation function may start operating after the big hit game ends (high probability state Can be changed.

  Also in this modified example, depending on the type of the big hit game (type of the winning symbol), the type of the big winning device that is opened in one big hit game is different, or multiple times constituting one big hit game Depending on the number of round games in the round game, the type of the big winning device that will be in the open state will be different, "the possibility that the probability variation function will start after the big hit game ends (possibility of high probability state occurrence) Can be changed in various ways. Thereby, also in a modification, there can exist an effect similar to the Example mentioned above.

  In this modification, the number of game balls that can be guided to the sorting unit (sorting unit A, B) of the game balls that have entered the big winning unit (large winning unit A, B) By differentiating depending on the driving pattern, the possibility that the game ball that has entered the big winning device (large winning devices A and B) is guided to the specific region V (the possibility that the game ball passes the specific region V), You may vary according to the type of big hit game (type of winning symbol) and round. In other words, the configuration of the guiding unit is the same as that of the allocating unit 400 (see FIGS. 6 to 8) of the above-described embodiment, and the game balls distributed to the specific area of the above-described embodiment are allocated to the allocating unit (allocation). In the case where the game balls guided to the divisions A and B) and distributed to the non-specific areas are discharged to the outside of the machine, the number of game balls that can be detected by the specific area detection switch is determined based on the type or round of the big hit game Depending on the game, the period during which the guidance unit is maintained in the “distribution unit guidance state (specific area guidance state)” will vary depending on the type of jackpot game (type of winning symbol) and the round. . This causes a change in the number of game balls that may be guided to the distribution unit (distribution units A and B) among the game balls that have entered the large winning device (large winning devices A and B). As a result, the possibility that the game ball that has entered the big winning device (large winning devices A and B) is guided to the specific region V (the possibility that the game ball passes the specific region V) is a big hit. It can be varied depending on the type of game (type of winning symbol) and round. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to variously change the “probability of the probability variation function to start operating after the end of the big hit game (probability of occurrence of a high probability state)”. (Interest during big hit games) can be enhanced effectively.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “specific region guiding state” is determined by the drive pattern of the distribution solenoid (movable guide member) provided in each of the two large winning devices (the middle large winning device 31 and the right large winning device 35). The generation mode was configured to change. In other words, the possibility that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is guided to the specific area (the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area) is the distribution solenoid. It differs depending on the drive pattern of the (movable guide member) (operation patterns A, B, C). However, there is a change in the possibility that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is guided to the specific area (the possibility that the game ball passes the specific area). However, the method is not limited to that shown in the above embodiment.

  For example, the opening / closing operation pattern (combination of opening time and closing time) of the open / close plate of the big winning device (the middle big winning device 31, the right big winning device 35) depends on the type of big hit game (type of winning symbol) and round The possibility that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening (the middle large winning opening 31a or the right large winning opening 35a) is guided to the specific area (the possibility that the gaming ball passes through the specific area) It may be different. In other words, the longer the time that the winning device is open in a single round, the easier it is for the game ball to enter the winning port and the greater the possibility of entering it. The possibility of being guided to a specific area (the possibility of passing through the specific area) is also increased. On the other hand, the shorter the time that the big winning device is kept open in a single round, the harder it is to enter the game ball into the big winning opening, and the lower the possibility of entering the game. The possibility that the game ball is guided to the specific area (the possibility of passing through the specific area) is also reduced. By doing so, it is possible to realize a gameability in which the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state changes as in the above-described embodiment.

  Further, the configuration in which the opening / closing operation pattern (combination of the opening time and the closing time) of the opening / closing plate of such a large winning device (the middle large winning device 31, the right large winning device 35) is made different from the configuration of the above-described embodiment, By adding to the configuration of the modified example, it is possible to diversify the change in the possibility of occurrence of the high probability state.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 17A ... 1st start winning device (starting port), 17B ... 2nd starting winning device (starting port), 31 ... Middle and large winning device, 31a ... Middle and large winning port (1st winning port), 35 ... Right big prize device, 35a ... Right big prize mouth (second big prize mouth), 62 ... Special symbol display part (symbol display apparatus), 200 ... Main control part (hit game executing means, high probability state generating means) , 220 ... sub-control unit, 300 ... specific area (first specific area), 301 ... non-specific area (area other than the first specific area), 400 ... distribution unit (first distribution means), 400a ... (first (Distribution means), 400b ... fixed guide member (first distribution means), 400c ... movable guide member rotation fulcrum (first distribution means), 401 ... distribution solenoid (first distribution means), 501 ... distribution solenoid (first distribution means) (2 sorting means)

Claims (2)

A start opening through which a game ball flowing down a game area formed on the surface of the game board can enter;
A first grand prize opening and a second major prize opening that change between a closed state in which game balls flowing down the game area cannot enter and an open state in which game balls can enter;
A symbol display device for performing variable display of symbols based on the entrance of a game ball into the start opening;
When a symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit state, a big hit game is executed in which at least one of the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening is in the open state. Jackpot game execution means,
When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening or a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening passes through a predetermined specific area during execution of the big hit game, it is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device. High probability state generating means for generating a high probability state in which the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit state is higher than normal;
With
A game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening and a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening may both pass through a specific area, and have entered the first grand prize opening. It is more likely that the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening will pass through the predetermined specific area than the possibility that the game ball will pass through the predetermined specific area.
The jackpot game execution means includes a first game in which the first big prize opening is in an open state and the second big prize opening is in a closed state, and the first big prize opening is in a closed state and the second big prize opening is in the closed state. A first big hit game in which the second game in the open state is performed in a predetermined order, a second big hit game in which only the first game is performed a plurality of times, and a third big hit game in which only the second game is performed a plurality of times; Is possible and
In the first game, the game ball is launched so that the game ball flows down in the left area of the game area, so that the game ball can enter the first big winning opening in the open state. ,
In the second game, by launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right area of the game area, it is possible to enter the game ball into the open second prize opening. A gaming machine characterized by The starter has a non-variable first starter and a variable second starter,
The jackpot game execution means is :
When the symbol variably displayed based on the game ball entering the first start port is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit mode, the first big hit game or the second big hit game can be executed. ,
When the symbol variably displayed based on the game ball entering the second starting port is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit mode, the second big hit game or the third big hit game can be executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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