JP5953210B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying a special symbol.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, it is displayed as a jackpot display result. In such a case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is awarded.

  In such a gaming machine, an opening / closing member is generally operated so that the start winning opening can be in an open state and a closed state. And, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a normal starting condition such as the passing of a game ball to the operating gate is established, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from a special symbol is varied, As a result, it is disclosed that the opening / closing member is opened when the normal hit is achieved. At this time, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening, and the start condition of the symbol variation game is easily established.

JP 2006-20960 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, even if the opening / closing member of the start winning opening is in an open state, the tendency to pay attention to whether or not a game ball wins in the starting winning opening is the same as before. There is a possibility that the game may become monotonous, and it is desired to improve the interest of the game by providing novel gameplay.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is to provide novel gameplay and to improve the interest in games. It is to provide a gaming machine.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a big hit, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the case of a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player occurs, the starting entrance where the starting condition of the symbol variation game is obtained by entering the game ball, and the starting entrance provided separately, and ball entrance opening start conditions of the symbol variation game is obtained by ball entrance of game ball, a switching means the input spheres port operates to be taken to the closed and open states, the common starting condition A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game for displaying the normal symbol by changing the normal symbol is established, a normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and the normal symbol variation game In And ordinary closing means, wherein the common ball entrance opening game ball that ball entrance from the passage operating as the usual ball entrance opening when predetermined Average per display results display can take a closed state and open state have comprising a plurality of transmitting regions arranged in possible, and the switching means, as game balls at least a first passage region of the previous SL plurality of passing areas may take an open state under the condition that it has passed operatively, before Symbol a first state likely the first passage region through the game ball, the second state hardly passes gaming ball the first passage region than in the first state, there is, the jackpot The gist is to control the passage of the game ball to the plurality of passage areas by taking the first state or the second state depending on the type .

About the said gaming machine, you may make it take the said 1st state or the said 2nd state by the opening pattern of the said normal opening-and-closing means changing with types of the said big hit .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Sectional drawing which shows the inside of a normal electric prize opening of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows transition of a game state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a prize monitoring process. The flowchart which shows a winning number initialization process.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a notification means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 12a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is displayed by the end of the variable game. A fixed stop is displayed individually. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a jackpot and an outlier symbol (a loss display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the big hit symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  Further, when the off symbol (result of loss display) is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the off symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 arranged on the game board 10, while the first variable game "1" is subtracted at the start of. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (first upper limit number, In this embodiment, "4") is accumulated.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second non-electric start start winning port 22 arranged on the game board 10, while “1” is subtracted by the start of the second variable game. Is done. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). ).

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. Hereinafter, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to memorize the number of stored general maps on a start-up holding ball for a general map in a general game. In the following, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the general map in the normal game is referred to as the “general map reserved memory number”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the usual-game is started. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the operation gate 19 during the normal game, the general figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit of the normal figure, “4” in the present embodiment). The

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball is arranged. A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the first start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the first variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 14. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  In addition, an operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW6. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close blade 16 (normal open / close means) of the normal electric prize opening 15 serving as the normal electric accessory is opened. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the normal electric winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16.

  Also, at the lower right of the effect display device 11, an ordinary electric winning opening 15 (ordinary winning means) having a normal winning opening 15a (ordinary winning opening) for game balls is arranged. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 (normal opening / closing means) that opens and closes by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 6). The normal electric winning opening 15 allows a game ball to be won by opening the normal winning opening 15 a by opening the opening / closing blade 16. That is, when the normal electric winning opening 15 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the normal winning opening 15a than when the open state is closed. In the back of the ordinary electric winning opening 15, an ordinary electric winning opening switch SW7 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 can give a predetermined condition of paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls with the ordinary electric winning opening switch SW7. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol Y, it is a normal electric prize opening rather than when it rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol X. Obstacles such as nails are arranged so that it is easy to win 15. That is, the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a guide channel 40 is formed at the back (downstream side) of the normal electric winning port switch SW 7 of the normal electric winning port 15, and the lower side of the guide channel 40 is a first channel. The 1st operation opportunity area | region 15b (1st passage area | region) and the 2nd operation opportunity area | region 15c (2nd passage area | region) are formed in parallel as two branch flow paths. Each operation opportunity area | region 15b, 15c is connected with the induction | guidance | derivation flow path 40, and the game ball which won the normal electric winning opening 15 is formed so that passage through the induction | guidance | derivation flow path 40 is possible. Communication ports 15d and 15e are formed on the downstream side of the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c, and the game balls that have passed through the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c are connected to each other through the communication ports 15d and 15e. Induced by the trap.

  In addition, a sorting shutter 41 as a sorting means for sorting the game balls won in the normal electric prize winning opening 15 is disposed between the guide channel 40 and each of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. The sorting shutter 41 is disposed so as to be displaceable between a first position indicated by a solid line and a second position indicated by a broken line by operation of a sorting solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 6). The first position is a position where the sorting shutter 41 blocks the second operation trigger area 15c but does not block the first operation trigger area 15b, while the second position is the position where the sorting shutter 41 blocks the first operation trigger area 15b. Is a position where the second operation trigger area 15c is not blocked. When the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position, the distribution shutter 41 restricts the passage of the game ball to the second operation trigger area 15c and allows the game ball to pass to the first operation trigger area 15b. The game ball is guided to the first operation opportunity area 15b. On the other hand, when the sorting shutter 41 is arranged at the second position, the passing of the game ball to the first operation trigger area 15b is restricted and the game ball passes to the second operation trigger area 15c. Is allowed, and the game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity region 15c. That is, the sorting shutter 41 determines whether the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 passes through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c (whether it passes through the first operation trigger area 15b). Or not).

  In addition, a first movable lever 42 is disposed in the first operation trigger region 15b, and a second movable lever 43 is disposed in the second operation trigger region 15c. The first movable lever 42 is disposed so as to be displaceable between a third position indicated by a solid line that blocks the first operation trigger region 15b and a fourth position indicated by a broken line that does not block the first operation trigger region 15b. Yes. The 1st movable lever 42 is connected with the 1st link mechanism 44, and if the 1st movable lever 42 is arranged in the 3rd position, the 1st non-electric start winning prize mouth 21 as a non-electrical accessory will be in a closed state Thus, when the first movable lever 42 is arranged at the fourth position, the first non-electric start winning opening 21 is opened. In the present embodiment, as the non-electrical accessory, an accessory other than the electric accessory that operates by electric power is shown. When the first movable lever 42 is disposed at the third position and the game ball passes through the first operation trigger area 15b, the game ball collides with the first movable lever 42, and the weight of the game ball causes the first The one movable lever 42 is moved from the third position to the fourth position. As described above, when the first movable lever 42 moves from the third position to the fourth position, the first non-electric start winning opening 21 operates from the closed state to the opened state via the first link mechanism 44. Become. In other words, the first movable lever 42 operates in conjunction with the weight (winning operation) of the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 and opens the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b in accordance with the operation. It is included in the mechanism (first opening mechanism).

  Similarly, the second movable lever 43 is disposed so as to be displaceable between a fifth position indicated by a solid line that blocks the second operation trigger region 15c and a sixth position indicated by a broken line that does not block the second operation trigger region 15c. It is installed. The second movable lever 43 is connected to the second link mechanism 45, and when the second movable lever 43 is disposed at the fifth position, the second non-electric start winning port 22 (variable start) as a non-electric accessory. When the second movable lever 43 is disposed at the sixth position, the second non-electric start winning award port 22 is opened. And when the 2nd movable lever 43 is arrange | positioned in the 5th position, if a game ball passes the 2nd operation opportunity area | region 15c, the game ball will collide with the 2nd movable lever 43, and it will be 1st according to the weight of a game ball. 2 The movable lever 43 is moved from the fifth position to the sixth position. Thus, by operating the second movable lever 43 from the fifth position to the sixth position, the second non-electric start winning opening 22 operates from the closed state to the open state via the second link mechanism 45. Become. That is, the second movable lever 43 operates in conjunction with the weight (winning operation) of the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 and opens the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b in accordance with the operation. It is included in the mechanism (second opening mechanism).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the operation gate 19, a first non-electric start start winning hole 21 (variable) having a first non-electric prize winning hole 21a (a ball entering opening, a first ball entering opening) for a game ball. Starting means, first variable starting means) are provided. The first non-electric start winning opening 21 is a non-electric accessory, and the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b (opening / closing means, first opening / closing means) that operates in an open state by the displacement of the first movable lever 42 in the normal electric winning opening 15 ). The first non-electric start winning opening 21 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b to open the first non-electric winning opening 21a. That is, when the first non-electric start winning opening 21 is opened by the opening operation of the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, the game ball wins the first non-electric winning opening 21a more than when it is closed. (Entrance) becomes easy. A first non-electric start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first non-electric start start winning port 21. The first non-electric start start winning opening 21 detects the winning game ball by the first non-electric start start switch SW2, thereby paying out the game balls as the start condition of the first variable game and a predetermined number of award balls. Conditions can be granted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol Y, the first non-electrical power is generated compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol X. Obstacle nails and the like are arranged so that the start winning opening 21 can be easily won. That is, the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 is also provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10.

  In the present embodiment, a first movable body (not shown) (for example, a sprocket) that is displaced each time the game ball passes is disposed behind the first non-electric start winning award 21. The first movable body closes the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b from the open state by the function of holding the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b in the closed state and the passage of the upper limit number (first upper limit number) of game balls. It has a function to return to the state.

  Specifically, the first movable body is interlocked with the first movable lever 42 via the first link mechanism 44, and when the first movable lever 42 is moved from the third position to the fourth position, By displacing according to the displacement of the first link mechanism 44 and releasing the holding of the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b operates from the closed state to the open state by its own weight. That is, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b can be mechanically opened in accordance with the passage of the game ball on condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area 15b in the normal electric winning opening 15. To work.

  Subsequently, when the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is in an open state, the first movable body is displaced by the weight of the game ball every time the game ball won in the first non-electric start winning opening 21 passes, and the game ball Is guided downward. Then, each time the upper limit number of game balls pass, the first movable body engages with the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b by an engaging piece (not shown) of the first movable body, and opens the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b. The first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is held from the state to the closed state so as to be maintained in the closed state. In this case, the first movable body moves the first movable lever 42 from the fourth position to the third position via the first link mechanism 44. In other words, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b receives a game ball in the first non-electric start winning opening 21 with the predetermined first upper limit number as the upper limit after the game ball passes through the first operation trigger area 15b. Operates mechanically closed. The first movable body operates in conjunction with the winning of the first upper limit number of game balls at the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 and closes the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b from the open state in accordance with the operation. It is included in the closing mechanism (first closing mechanism) to be in a state.

  Further, below the first non-electric start winning opening 21 is a second non-electric start winning opening 22 (variable starting means) having a second non-electric winning opening 22a (ball opening, second ball opening) for game balls. , Second variable starting means) is provided. The second non-electric start winning opening 22 is a non-electric accessory, and a second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means) that operates in an open state by the displacement of the second movable lever in the normal electric winning opening 15 It has. The second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b to open the second non-electric start winning opening 22a. That is, when the second non-electric start winning opening 22 is opened by the opening operation of the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b, the game ball wins the second non-electric winning opening 22a more than when it is closed. It becomes easy to do. Further, a second non-electric start port switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second non-electric start start winning port 22. The second non-electric start winning opening 22 detects a winning game ball by the second non-electric start opening switch SW3, thereby paying out a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls and a start condition for the second variable game. Conditions can be granted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol Y, the second non-electrical power is generated compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that the winning prize opening 22 can be easily won. That is, the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is also provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10.

  In the present embodiment, a second movable body (not shown) (for example, a sprocket) that is displaced every time the game ball passes is disposed behind the second non-electric start winning award port 22. The second movable body closes the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b from the open state by the function of holding the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b in the closed state and the passage of the upper limit number (second upper limit number) of game balls. It has a function to return to the state.

  Specifically, the second movable body is interlocked with the second movable lever 43 via the second link mechanism 45, and when the second movable lever 43 is moved from the fifth position to the sixth position, The second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is moved according to the displacement of the second link mechanism 45 to release the holding of the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b, so that the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b operates from the closed state to the open state by its own weight. In other words, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b can take a mechanically open state in accordance with the passage of the game ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity region 15c in the normal electric winning opening 15. To work.

  Subsequently, when the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is in the open state, the second movable body is displaced by the weight of the game ball each time the game ball won in the second non-electric start winning opening 22 passes, and the game ball Is guided downward. Then, each time the upper limit number of game balls pass, the second movable body engages with the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b by an engagement piece (not shown) of the second movable body, and opens the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b. The second non-electrical opening / closing blade 22b is operated from the state to the closed state and is held so as to be maintained in the closed state. In this case, the second movable body moves the second movable lever 43 from the sixth position to the fifth position via the second link mechanism 45. In other words, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b receives a game ball at the second non-electric start winning opening 22 with the predetermined second upper limit number as an upper limit after the game ball passes through the second operation trigger area 15c. Operates mechanically closed. Further, the second movable body operates in conjunction with the winning of the second upper limit number of game balls at the second non-electric starting start winning opening 22 and closes the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b from the open state in accordance with the operation. It is included in the closing mechanism (second closing mechanism) to be in a state.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 14, there is a first big winning opening 18 provided with a first big winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a first large winning opening solenoid SOL3 (shown in FIG. 6). It is arranged. A first count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first big winning opening 18. The first grand prize winning port 18 as the special pitching means (first special pitching means) can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game balls. . The first big prize opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the first big prize opening door 17 as a special opening / closing means (first special opening / closing means) during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. The For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the first grand prize opening 18 than when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10. Is arranged.

  In addition, a second grand prize opening door 23 is provided between the first big prize opening 18 and the ordinary electric prize opening 15 to open and close by the operation of the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4 (shown in FIG. 6). A second big prize opening 24 is provided. A second count switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second major winning opening 24. The second big prize opening 24 as a special ball entry means (second special ball entry means) can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls won. . The second big prize opening 24 is opened by opening the second big prize opening door 23 as a special opening / closing means (second special opening / closing means) during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. The For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second big prize opening 24 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined round number (upper limit round number) as an upper limit. One round game is until the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 24 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and the first grand prize is won during one round game. The game is opened until a specified number (game winning upper limit number) of game balls wins in the mouth 18 or the second major winning opening 24 or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 18 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10. For this reason, during the big hit game in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened, the game ball is fired so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 in order to make it easy to win the first big prize opening 18. (So-called “left-handed”) is more advantageous for the player.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 24 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board 10. Therefore, during the big hit game in which the second grand prize opening 24 is opened, the game ball is fired so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 in order to make it easy to win the second big prize opening 24. (So-called “right-handed”) is more advantageous for the player.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probable change state is given (shown as “until next time”) until the next big hit game is given, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur, and the player plays the game while expecting to enter the probability variation state. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a fluctuation shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) is given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to the non-variable state in which the variable state is not given. In particular, whether or not to open / close the blade 16 is determined. The fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the result is shortened compared with the non-variable state. In the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the ordinary game shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In the variable state, the variation time of the variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened in a short open mode, whereas when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened / closed. The blade 16 opens in a long open mode. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state, in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed. In the present embodiment, the long release mode includes a plurality of types of release modes, and the first long release mode in which the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and the game ball is the second. A second long open mode that easily passes through the activation opportunity region 15c is included.

  In addition, the variable state may be given as an upper limit number of times after the end of the big hit game until the next time or until a predetermined number of variable games end depending on the type of the big hit after the big hit game ends. Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Eight kinds of numbers from [1] to [8] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as the jackpot symbols Is adopted. In addition, the winning probability of jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state and 1650/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal winning probability, 16384/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state are defined. In addition, as the number of game balls, there are three game balls for the first start winning opening 14, the first non-electric starting start opening 21, and the second non-electric starting starting opening 22, and the first big winning opening 18 and Fifteen are defined for the second grand prize opening 24, respectively. In addition, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. In addition, as the first long opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 2000 ms elapses after opening. In addition, as the second long opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is mainly defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings, which is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 24 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of prizes. Further, the predetermined number of times that the variable state is given corresponds to 100 times. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 101 types of special illustrations, which are classified into 100 types of big hit symbols and one type of off-line symbols.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from five types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become so. Which of the five types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each type of big hit. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA has 10 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 70 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC has 20 types of jackpot symbols. Each symbol is assigned. On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, 80 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Za, and 20 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Zc. In this way, the type of jackpot can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “10”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA and ZB is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a has a probable change state and a variable state until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It is to be granted. On the other hand, the jackpot game that is given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a is confirmed and stopped, after the jackpot game ends, Is given, and the probability variation state is not given.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols Za and Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. is there. In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is given a probable change state and a variable state until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It has become so. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol Zc is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is confirmed and stopped. Is given, and the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the variation state are determined regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, it is defined as a round game in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened in the big hit game. On the other hand, when a big hit symbol classified into symbols Za and Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, a round game that opens the second big prize opening 24 in the big hit game is defined.

  “25 (seconds)” for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game, and “1” as the number of times of opening the first grand prize port 18 or the second grand prize port 24 in each round game is one round. “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winning games. Also, in each jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” as the opening time, “2 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), “15 (seconds)” as the ending time, Is set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are different in the bonus amount for the player regarding the control related to the specified number of rounds and the gaming state in the big hit game, and the second variation game is more than the first variation game. Floating games are more advantageous.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal hit is won after the big hit game is over, the opening / closing mode of the open / close blade 16 may differ depending on the type of the big hit. In other words, a plurality of types of opening mode determination tables for determining the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing blades 16 are defined, and the opening mode determination table referred to differs depending on the type of winning jackpot.

  Specifically, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or a jackpot symbol classified as symbols Za and Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. When displayed, the release mode determination table TA is referred to after the end of the big hit game. In the open state determination table TA, the open / close blade 16 is controlled to open and close in the second long open state so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 can easily pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c in the variable state. It is a table.

  Further, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZB and ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the release mode determination table TB is referred to after the big hit game ends. In the opening state determination table TB, the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in the first long opening state so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 can easily pass through the first operation trigger area 15b in the variable state. It is a table.

In the non-variable state, an open mode determination table TC (see FIG. 4) in which the open / close blades 16 are controlled to open and close in a short open mode in the non-variable state after the end of the big hit game is referred to.
As described above, even in the same gaming state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are given, since the release mode determination table to be referred to is different, the first variation game is easily executed or the second variation game is performed. It is easy or different and can provide a novel gameplay. In the present embodiment, the release mode determination table TB is referred to, the variable state in which the first variable game is likely to be executed is set as the first variable state, the open mode determination table TA is referred to, and the second variable game is executed. There is a case where a variable state that is easily changed is indicated as a second variable state.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the control of the opening / closing blade 16 and the sorting shutter 41 in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 will be described below.
The opening / closing blade 16 performs an operation capable of taking an open state and a closed state in an open mode (open pattern) according to a game state or an open mode determination table to be referred to. Specifically, in the non-variable state, the open / close state determination table TC for the non-variable state is referred to, and the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the short-open state open pattern P1. Further, in the first variable state in which the release mode determination table TB is referred to, the open / close blade 16 operates in the release pattern P2 in the first long open mode, and the second variable state in which the release mode determination table TA is referred to. In, the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 in the second long opening mode.

  On the other hand, as the operation mode of the distribution shutter 41, the first position and the second position are set in one type of operation mode (operation pattern) in the same manner regardless of the gaming state or the open mode determination table to be referred to. Operate to get. That is, in the normal hit game, the sorting shutter 41 operates according to one type of operation pattern (sorting pattern) regardless of the gaming state at that time. In the present embodiment, the opening patterns of the plurality of types of opening / closing blades 16 and the operation mode of one type of sorting shutter are controlled with the same time as the upper limit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls wins the normal electric winning opening 15, the opening / closing control is ended even during the opening / closing control.

  Specifically, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the first position to the second position at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the normal hit game starts regardless of the gaming state or the open mode determination table referred to. Then, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T0, and changes to the reference symbol T3 after the time Tb has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1. It moves from the first position to the second position at the timing shown. Subsequently, the distribution shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9 when the time Tc has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3, and the normal hit game ends from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9. The first position is maintained until the timing indicated by reference numeral T10.

  On the other hand, in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 operates in the open pattern P1 in the short open mode. In this case, the opening / closing blade 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing blade 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T1 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T0, and the timing indicated by reference symbol T10 at which the normal hit game ends from the timing indicated by reference symbol T1. The closed state is maintained until.

  When the opening / closing blade 16 operates in a short open manner as described above, a game ball can be won in the normal electric winning opening 15 from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1, and otherwise, the normal electric winning award. A game ball does not win in the mouth 15. In this embodiment, since 40 ms is defined as the time Ta, there is a possibility that the game ball does not pass through any of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c without winning the game ball in the normal electric winning opening 15. Is expensive.

  In the first variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the opening pattern P2 in the first long opening mode. In this case, the opening / closing blade 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing blade 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 when the time Td has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T0, and the closed state is maintained from the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T10. The

  Thus, when the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the first long open mode, the game ball can be won in the normal electric winning opening 15 from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T2, but otherwise, A game ball does not win the normal electric winning opening 15. In addition, since 2000 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Td in this embodiment, a game ball can win a normal electric winning opening 15. Further, during the period (first period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T0 when the opening / closing blade 16 is in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T2, the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position, so that the normal electric prize is won. There is a high possibility that the game ball won in the mouth 15 will pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b.

  Further, 1000 ms is defined as a time Te from the time when the opening / closing blade 16 is closed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 until the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by reference symbol T3. As described above, the opening / closing blade 16 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is closed for a predetermined time Te before the timing indicated by the reference symbol T3 at which the distribution switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15 just before the timing shown in T2, there is sufficient time for the game ball to pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the electric winning opening 15 is suppressed from passing through the second activation opportunity area 15c. Similarly, in the other opening patterns P1 and P3, the opening / closing blade 16 is in a closed state from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T2 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T3 so that the game ball does not win the normal electric winning opening 15. Yes.

  Further, the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the second long open mode with the open pattern P3 in the second variable state. In this case, the opening / closing blade 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing blade 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0. Subsequently, the opening / closing blade 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T3 when the time Tb has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T1, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T4 when the time Tf has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T3. It operates from the open state to the closed state. The opening / closing blade 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T5 when the time Tg has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T4, and at the timing indicated by reference numeral T6 when the time Tf has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T5. Operates from an open state to a closed state. Subsequently, the opening / closing blade 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7 when the time Tg has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T6, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T8 when the time Tf has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T7. Then, the closed state is maintained from the open state to the closed state until the timing indicated by reference numeral T10.

  When the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the second long open mode as described above, the game ball can be won in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 mainly at the timing indicated by the symbol T3 to the timing indicated by the symbol T8. The game ball does not win the normal electric winning opening 15. In addition, since 1800 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Tf in this embodiment, a game ball can win a normal electric winning opening 15. In addition, during the period (second period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T3 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T8 in which the opening / closing blade 16 may be in the open state, the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 will pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  As described above, when the normal winning is won and the normal winning game is started, the opening and closing blades 16 are controlled to be opened in the first period in the first variable state, so that the game ball is in the first operation opportunity. The game ball is guided to the area 15b, and a game ball can be won in the first non-electric start winning opening 21, and in this case, the first variation game is executed. On the other hand, in the second variable state, the opening and closing blades 16 are controlled to be opened in the second period, so that the game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity region 15c and to the second non-electric start winning award port 22. The game ball can be won, and in this case, the second variation game is executed.

  Further, 1500 ms is defined as a time Te from when the opening / closing blade 16 is closed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8 to when the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T9. As described above, the opening / closing blade 16 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is closed for a predetermined time Te before the timing indicated by reference numeral T9 at which the distribution switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15 immediately before the timing shown in T8, there is sufficient time until the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the electric winning award port 15 is prevented from passing through the first operation trigger area 15b.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described below with reference to FIG. The gaming state can be roughly classified into a non-variable state, a first variable state, and a second variable state. In the non-changing state, it is difficult for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the changing state. For this reason, a game is performed in which a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 14 and a so-called left-handed game is made so as to win a big win in the first variation game. In this case, the first variation game is easy to be executed, and even if it becomes a big hit game, the prescribed number of rounds is “10”. Further, the non-probable change state is fixed in the non-change state.

  Further, in the first variable speed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the non-changeable state. For this reason, the game ball is passed through the operation gate 19, the opening / closing blade 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is won in the normal electric winning opening 15. Then, the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 is operated to open by passing the game ball through the first operation opportunity area 15b, and the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 is made to win the game ball, and the first variation In the game, a game is performed in which a so-called right hit is made so as to win a big hit. In this case, the first variation game is easy to be executed, and even if it becomes a big hit game, the prescribed number of rounds is “10”. In the first variable state, there is a possibility that a certain variable state is given.

  Further, in the second variable speed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the game ball is passed through the operation gate 19, the opening / closing blade 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is won in the normal electric winning opening 15. Then, the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is operated to open by passing the game ball through the second operation opportunity area 15c, and the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is made to win the game ball, thereby causing the second variation. In the game, a game is performed in which a so-called right hit is made so as to win a big hit. In this case, the second variable game is easy to be executed, and if the game is a big hit game, the specified number of rounds is “15”. Further, there is a possibility that a certain variation state is given in the second variation state.

  In this way, even when the variable state is in the variable state and the non-variable state, and even when the variable state is given in the same manner, the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 is the first operation opportunity. Different games can be provided depending on whether the first variable state is easy to pass through the region 15b or the second variable state is easy to pass through the second operation trigger region 15c.

  In the non-variable state or the first variable state, the first variable game is executed. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the 10% probability is changed to the second variable state, and the 90% probability is the first variable state. Transition to the state. Further, out of 90% of the transition to the first variable state, the variable state and the probability variable state are given to the next time with a probability of 70%, and the predetermined number of variable states are given with a probability of 20%, Probability state is not given. On the other hand, in the second variable state, since the second variable game is executed, if the big hit is won, the second variable state is maintained with a probability of 100%. Further, when the second variable state is maintained, the variable state and the probable state are given with the probability of 80% until the next time, and the predetermined number of variable states are given with the probability of 20%, and the probable state is provided. Is not granted.

  Thus, the non-variable state and the first variable state are defined to shift to the first variable state with a high probability while the second variable state is shifted to the second variable state with a high probability. ing. That is, in the second variable state, it becomes easier to maintain the second variable state (so-called “renja”) than to shift from the non-variable state and the first variable state to the second variable state. There is a high possibility that it will be obtained continuously. Also, in the first variable state and the second variable state, when the predetermined number of variable games are completed and then the non-variable state is entered, the probability variable state is not given and the game state Is maintained, it is determined that the probability variation state is given.

  In this way, after winning the jackpot in the non-changed state and shifting to the first changed state and suppressing the decrease in the game ball, the winner is won while the first changed state is being granted. Shifting to the second variable state becomes a realistic game flow in which a large number of balls can be obtained. Of course, while there may be a direct transition from the non-variable state to the second variable state, in the first variable state or the second variable state, a predetermined number of changes are made without winning a big hit. The short state may end and shift to the non-variable short state.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the notification control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW7 can detect and output detection signals for detecting the game balls. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, The electric accessory solenoid SOL1, the sorting solenoid SOL2, the first big prize opening solenoid SOL3, and the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. To do. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a jackpot variation variation pattern, a deviation reach variation variation pattern, and a variation variation variation pattern. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a big hit determination means, a normal hit determination means, and an opening / closing control means.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first start winning port 14 or the first non-electric start based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the first non-electric start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the winning opening 21. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the above determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a enters the second non-electric start winning prize port 22 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second non-electric start port switch SW3. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number value associated with the first reserved memory number with the jackpot determination value based on the probability variation flag, and determines whether or not both values match. do. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probability variable state and in the high probability state in the probability change state. Judgment will be made. This probability variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state.

  When the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes the first variable game for executing the big game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the probability change flag and the operation flag. This operation flag is a flag indicating whether the state is the first variable state, the second variable state, or the non-variable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number and also determines the reach determination random number value and the reach determination. The values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. As the reach determination value, a different value is mainly determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, the number of reserved memories after subtraction, etc. The probability of determining may be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach time variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviated symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the variation pattern for deviating reach variation based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Select one of the items and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes a second game for executing the variable game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the probability change flag and the operation flag, as in the first big hit fluctuation process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number, and also determines the reach determination random number value and the reach determination. The values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, and based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag, the variation pattern for deviating reach variation. Select one of the items and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the production control of the production control board 31 A predetermined control command is output to the CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 30a wins the big win, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the first grand prize winning port 18 or the second big prize winning port 24, and the first grand prize winning port 18 and the second grand prize winning are output. When the mouth 24 is closed, a closing signal is output.

The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability changing state and the variable state by controlling the probability changing flag, the operating flag, or the number of operations.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted after the big hit game ends, and clears the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  Whether the main control CPU 30a gives the first variable state, the second variable state, or does not give the variable state based on the type of the winning jackpot after the big hit game ends. To decide. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the first variable state is applied to the operation flag when the first variable state is applied, and when the second variable state is applied. Then, a value indicating that the second variable state is given is set in the operation flag. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag when not giving the variable state after the end of the big hit game. By controlling in this way, the main control CPU 30a switches between controlling in the first variable state, controlling in the second variable state, and controlling in the non-variable state. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The variable designation command is a command indicating whether the first variable state is assigned, the second variable state is assigned, or the variable state is not assigned.

  Further, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times in the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of operation for each variable game (at the end of the variable game). To 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the general-purpose reserved memory number when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the normal chart is not in a variable display or normal hit game. Then, the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved general-purpose memories is acquired. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning probability of the ordinary game in the low probability state in the non-variable state and the normal probability in the high probability state in the variable state based on the operation flag. Judgment will be made. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In particular, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 according to the opening pattern P2 (see FIG. 4) when it is in the first variable state when the normal game is started. . On the other hand, when the normal game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 according to the opening pattern P3 (see FIG. 4). Control. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open the opening / closing blades 16 according to the opening pattern P1 (see FIG. 4) when the normal game is not changed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the sorting solenoid SOL2 to operate the sorting shutter 41 in the same operation mode after the usual game is over, regardless of the gaming state when the usual game is started.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a includes the open / close blades 16 and the sorting shutter 41 depending on the game state (first variable state, second variable state) when the normal game that is a normal hit starts. The normal electric winning opening 15 is controlled to be switchable between a first state in which a game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and a second state in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c. In the present embodiment, the state in which the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to open / close based on the open pattern P2 in the first variable state is the first state, and the open / close blade 16 is based on the open pattern P3 in the second variable state. The state in which the opening / closing is controlled corresponds to the second state.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variation time of the normal game is shortened in the variable state in the variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

  Specifically, when the change control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. The decoration drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing in a variable manner with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the variation game. Subsequently, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decoration drawing in a fixed stop manner.

  In addition, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot from the type of the special figure when a special figure designation command is input at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the production control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state, the first variation state, and the second variation state are given based on the type of jackpot. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the effect control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  In addition, a notification related to an error is performed in the configuration of the present embodiment. The error in the present embodiment is not limited to a state in which normal operation is not performed, and there is a possibility that a threat related to the security of the pachinko gaming machine may exist even in a state in which normal operation is performed. State is also included.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since the non-electric start winning awards 21 and 22 are provided, it is necessary to control such that illegal actions relating to the non-electric start winning awards 21 and 22 are suppressed. As a specific fraudulent act, for example, a fraudulent act that physically opens each non-electric start winning opening 21 and 22 with a piano wire or the like to win a game ball can be considered. In addition, for example, regardless of whether each non-electric start winning opening 21 or 22 is open or closed, a game ball remains in each non-electric start winning opening 21 or 22 and is physically operated. In other words, an illegal act of counting at high speed by generating radio waves or magnetic force in that state can be considered.

  Furthermore, the first variable state in which the first variable game is assumed to be executed due to an illegal winning of a game ball in each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22 or destruction of the sorting shutter 41 of the normal electric winning opening 15. Thus, it is conceivable that the second variable game is executed, or that the first variable game is executed in the second variable state where the second variable game is assumed to be executed. In particular, when the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game as in the present embodiment, the game is advantageously advanced by executing the second variation game even in the first variation state. This kind of fraud can also be considered. In order to suppress such an illegal act, a winning monitoring process shown in FIG. 7 and a winning number initialization process shown in FIG. 8 are executed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a count control unit and an error control unit.

  With reference to FIG. 7, a winning monitoring process for monitoring an abnormal winning at each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22 will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes a winning monitoring process every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 based on the detection signal from the first non-electric start start switch SW2. Step S101). In this process, when the determination result of step S101 is negative (no game ball has won the first non-electric start start winning opening 21), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S111. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is affirmative (a game ball has won the first non-electric start start winning opening 21), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the first non-electric prize-winning counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the first non-electric prize-winning counter. The first non-electric winning prize counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls won in the first non-electric starting start winning opening 21. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can identify the number of winning game balls to the first non-electric start winning opening 21 by referring to the first non-electrical winning counter.

  In step S103, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the first non-electric prize-winning counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not the number is greater than the specified number. The specified number is a number larger than the upper limit number of game balls to be won in the first non-electric start winning award 21. Specifically, in the present embodiment, “2” is defined as the upper limit number of game balls to be awarded to the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, and “4” is defined as the prescribed number. In addition, after the upper limit number of game balls have won the first non-electric start winning opening 21, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b wins the game in a short period in which it is controlled from the open state to the closed state. Thus, the specified number is specified as “4”. If the determination result of step S103 is negative (the first non-electric prize winning counter is not equal to or greater than the prescribed number), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S105 without executing step S104. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (the first non-electric prize-winning counter is equal to or greater than the specified number), the main control CPU 30a sends the first error information that can specify the error content to the main control RAM 30c. Set (step S104), the process proceeds to step S105. The first error information is information indicating that a predetermined number or more of game balls have been won in the first non-electric start winning opening 21 after the game balls have been won in the normal electric winning opening 15.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not it is in the second variable state based on the value. If the determination result of step S105 is negative (not the second variable state), the main control CPU 30a ends the winning monitoring process without executing steps S106 and S107. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S105 is affirmative (it is in the second variable state), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the first non-electric winning counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not the upper limit number has been exceeded. If the determination result of step S106 is negative (the first non-electric winning counter does not exceed the upper limit number), the main control CPU 30a ends the winning monitoring process without executing step S107. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S106 is affirmative (the first non-electric prize-winning counter has exceeded the upper limit number), the main control CPU 30a sends third error information that can specify the error content to the main control RAM 30c. The setting is made (step S107), and the winning monitoring process is terminated. The third error information is information indicating that more than the upper limit number of game balls have been won in the first non-electric start winning award 21 in the second variable state.

  On the other hand, in step S111, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 based on the detection signal from the second non-electric start start switch SW3. . In this process, if the determination result of step S111 is negative (no game ball has won the second non-electric start start winning opening 22), the main control CPU 30a does not execute steps S112 to S117, but monitors the winnings. The process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S111 is affirmative (a game ball has won a prize in the second non-electric start start winning opening 22), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the second non-electric prize-winning counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the second non-electric prize-winning counter. The second non-electric prize winning counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls won in the second non-electric start winning opening 22. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can identify the number of winning game balls to the second non-electric start winning opening 22 by referring to the second non-electrical winning counter.

  In step S113, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the second non-electric prize-winning counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not the number is equal to or greater than the specified number. The prescribed number is a number larger than the upper limit number of game balls to be won in the second non-electric start winning opening 22. Specifically, in the present embodiment, “2” is defined as the upper limit number of game balls to be awarded to the second non-electric start start winning opening 22, and “4” is defined as the prescribed number. In addition, after the upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second non-electric start winning opening 22, it is considered that the game balls win in a short period in which the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22 b is controlled from the open state to the closed state. The prescribed number is defined as “4”. Moreover, in this embodiment, the same value is prescribed | regulated for each non-electric start winning opening 21 and 22 for both the prescribed number and the upper limit number. If the determination result of step S113 is negative (the second non-electric prize winning counter is not equal to or greater than the prescribed number), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S115 without executing step S114. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S113 is affirmative (the second non-electric prize-winning counter is equal to or greater than the specified number), the main control CPU 30a sends second error information that can specify the error content to the main control RAM 30c. Set (step S114), the process proceeds to step S115. The second error information is information indicating that a predetermined number or more of game balls have been won at the second non-electric start winning opening 22 after the game balls have been won at the normal electric winning opening 15.

  In step S115, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not it is in the first variable state based on the value. If the determination result of step S115 is negative (not the first variable state), the main control CPU 30a ends the winning monitoring process without executing steps S116 and S117. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S115 is affirmative (the first variable state is in effect), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the second non-electric winning counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not the upper limit number has been exceeded. If the determination result of step S116 is negative (the second non-electric winning counter does not exceed the upper limit number), the main control CPU 30a ends the winning monitoring process without executing step S117. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S116 is affirmative (the second non-electric prize-winning counter has exceeded the upper limit number), the main control CPU 30a stores fourth error information that can specify the error content in the main control RAM 30c. The setting is made (step S117), and the winning monitoring process is terminated. The fourth error information is information indicating that more than the upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second non-electric start winning award port 22 in the first variable state.

  With reference to FIG. 8, a winning number initialization process for initializing the number of winning game balls to each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the winning number initialization process every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment).

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the normal electric winning opening 15 (step S121). If the determination result in step S121 is negative (no game ball has won the normal electric winning opening 15), the main control CPU 30a ends the winning number initialization process without executing steps S122 to S125. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S121 is affirmative (a game ball has won a prize in the normal electric winning opening 15), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not it is in the first variable state based on the value. If the determination result in step S122 is affirmative (the first variable state is in effect), the main control CPU 30a clears (initializes) the first non-electric prize-winning counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c (step S123). The winning number initialization process ends. As a result, in the first variable state in which the execution of the first variation game is assumed, the number of game balls won in the second non-electric start start winning port 22 can be obtained by winning the game ball in the normal electric winning port 15. Without initialization, the number of winning game balls to the first non-electric start winning opening 21 can be initialized. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S122 is negative (not the first variable state), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not it is in the second variable state based on the value. If the determination result in step S124 is affirmative (it is in the second variable state), the main control CPU 30a clears (initializes) the second non-electric prize counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c (step S125). The winning number initialization process ends. As a result, in the second variable state where the execution of the second variation game is assumed, the number of game balls won in the first non-electric start start winning port 21 is obtained by winning the game ball in the normal electric winning port 15. Without initialization, the number of winning game balls to the second non-electric start winning opening 22 can be initialized. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S124 is negative (not the second variable state), the main control CPU 30a ends the winning number initialization process without executing step S125. In the present embodiment, it is configured such that the game ball hardly wins the ordinary electric winning opening 15 in the non-variable state, but the main control CPU 30a is arranged in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 in the non-variable state. When the game ball wins, the first non-electric winning counter and the second non-electric winning counter are cleared (initialized).

  Thereafter, in a process different from the winning monitoring process and the winning number initialization process, the main control CPU 30a sends a command for designating error contents at a predetermined timing based on various error information. Output to the CPU 31a).

  When such a command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an error image indicating the error content based on the command. As a result, the effect display device 11 as the notification means notifies information indicating the error content.

In this way, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of game balls won in the non-electric start start winning ports 21, 22 after the game ball has won the normal electric winning port 15 to a predetermined number larger than the predetermined upper limit number. On the condition that it has arrived, control is performed to display an error image based on the first and second error information and to perform special notification. In particular, the production control CPU 31a has a first game ball in which the game ball won in the first non-electric start winning port 21 after winning the game ball in the normal electric winning port 15 in the first variable state is larger than the first upper limit number. Control is performed to perform special notification on condition that the specified number has been reached. On the other hand, the production control CPU 31a has a game ball that has won the second non-electric start winning opening 22 after the game ball has won the normal electric winning opening 15 in the second variable state, which is larger than the second upper limit number. Control is performed to perform special notification on condition that the second specified number has been reached.

Further, the production control CPU 31a is controlled to be in the first state in which the game ball that has won the normal electric winning opening 15 by the distribution shutter 41 passes through the first activation opportunity area 15b in the first variable state. When a game ball is won beyond the upper limit number in the second non-electric start winning award port 22, an error image based on the fourth error information is displayed to perform a specific notification. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a is controlled to be in the second state in which the game ball won in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 by the distribution shutter 41 passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c. When a game ball is won beyond the upper limit number in the electric start winning opening 21, an error image based on the third error information is displayed to perform specific notification.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs a security information signal to a hall computer (not shown) (external device) to which a pachinko gaming machine is communicably connected via an external terminal board (not shown). As a result, an image based on the security information signal is displayed on the display device in the hall computer. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can output a first security information signal based on the first and third error information and a second security information signal based on the second and fourth error information.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a counts the game balls won in the non-electric start start winning ports 21, 22. In particular, in the first variable state, the main control CPU 30a initializes the counting result of the game balls won in the first non-electric start winning port 21 every time the game ball wins the normal electric winning port 15, In the two-variable state, every time a game ball wins the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the counting result of the game balls won in the second non-electric start winning opening 22 is initialized. On the other hand, in the first variable state, the main control CPU 30a initializes the counting result of the game balls won in the second non-electric start winning port 22 even if the game ball wins in the normal electric winning port 15. In the second variable state, the counting result of the game balls won in the first non-electric start winning port 21 is not initialized even if the game ball wins the normal electric winning port 15. This initialization process is performed regardless of whether each non-electric start start winning opening 21 or 22 is open or closed. In the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify that the opening / closing blade 16 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is forcibly opened.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The first variable game using the special figure 1, the second variable game using the special figure 2, and the universal game using the common figure can be executed. When the normal game is won in the normal game, the open / close blade 16 of the normal electric winning opening 15 is opened. Then, when the game ball won in the normal winning opening 15a in the normal electric winning opening 15 passes through the first operation trigger area 15b, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b of the first non-electric start winning opening 21 is in the open state. Become. On the other hand, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b of the second non-electric start winning opening 22 is opened when the game ball won in the normal winning opening 15a in the normal electric winning opening 15 passes through the second operation trigger area 15c. It becomes a state. Subsequently, when the game ball wins the first non-electrical winning opening 21a, the starting condition of the first variable game can be established, while the game ball wins the second non-electrical winning opening 22a, The starting condition of the two-variable game can be satisfied. As described above, when winning a normal game, a game ball is won in the normal winning port 15a of the normal electric winning port 15, and the game ball is passed through each of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c, thereby starting each variable game. Each non-electrical opening / closing blade 21b, 22b that can be a condition is opened. For this reason, the number of matters that the player should pay attention to more than before is increased without greatly changing the conventional game playability. Therefore, novel game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (2) In the ordinary electric winning opening 15, even if a game ball wins the same ordinary winning opening 15a, the gaming ball passes the first operation opportunity area 15b or the second operation opportunity area 15c. Depending on whether the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied or the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied. For this reason, diversity can be given to the variable game to be executed, novel gameplay can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (3) Also, the amount of privilege for the player differs between the first variation game and the second variation game, such as the prescribed number of rounds and the possibility of continuing the second variable state. For this reason, whether or not it is advantageous to the player can be made different depending on the variable game to be executed, and even if the game ball wins the same ordinary electric winning slot 15, the type of the variable game to be executed It is possible to provide interest, provide novel gameplay, and improve the interest in games.

  (4) A first state (first variation state) in which a game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and a second state (second variation state) in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c. ) And the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 are controlled to be switchable. For this reason, it is possible to control the type of the variable game to be executed by switching the state of the ordinary electric winning opening 15, and to provide a novel gameability that advances the game according to the state of the ordinary electric winning opening 15. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (5) Further, even in the same shortage state in which the game ball is likely to win the normal electric winning opening 15 as compared to the non-variable short state, the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b. Control is performed so as to be switchable between a first variable state in which a variable game is likely to be executed and a second variable state in which a game ball is likely to pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c and where a second variable game is likely to be executed. For this reason, it is possible to control the type of the variable game to be executed by switching the game state for the variable state, and to provide a novel gameability that advances the game according to the type of the variable state. Can be improved.

  (6) Depending on the type of jackpot won in the variable game, it is determined whether to control the normal electric winning opening 15 in the first state or the second state. Therefore, depending on the type of jackpot in the variable game, whether the first variable game is easy to execute or the second variable game is easy to execute, it is possible to provide innovative gameplay and improve the interest in the game. be able to.

  (7) In the first state, the normal operation is performed in the first period in which the game ball can pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b, and in the second state in the second period in which the game ball can pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c. The winning opening 15 is controlled to be open. As described above, even if the distribution pattern of the distribution shutter 41 is one type, the normal electric winning award 15 is switched between the first state and the second state by the opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16 of the normal electric winning award 15. be able to. In addition, by using the sorting shutter 41, it is possible to improve the certainty of the game ball sorting with respect to the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c.

  (8) Before switching the distribution by the distribution shutter 41, the open / close blades 16 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15 are controlled to be closed for a predetermined time (for example, time Te). For this reason, the game ball is not won in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 before switching the distribution by the distribution shutter 41. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from passing through the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c due to the remaining game balls winning in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, and to the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. The possibility that the control relating to the passing degree of the game ball is accurately performed can be increased.

  (9) Moreover, there are fears that the consumption current and heat generation of the pachinko gaming machine may increase due to the large number of ordinary electric accessories such as the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 being disposed. Also, it is not easy to specify the open / closed state of each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b due to individual differences or the like. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the non-electrical opening / closing blades 21b and 22b operate so that they can be mechanically opened in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. For this reason, even if it is a case where each non-electric opening-and-closing opening-and-closing blade 21b and 22b can be operated to an open state, without performing electrical control, and the means which can take an open state and a closed state is increased. In addition to being able to suppress current consumption and heat generation of the gaming machine, it is possible to provide novel gaming characteristics and to improve the interest in gaming.

  (10) Each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b operates so that it can be mechanically closed in response to the upper limit number of game balls winning in each non-electric winning opening 21a, 22a. For this reason, even if it is a case where each non-electrical opening-and-closing blade 21b and 22b can be operated in a closed state, without performing electrical control, and the means which can take an open state and a closed state is increased. In addition to being able to suppress current consumption and heat generation of the gaming machine, it is possible to provide novel gaming characteristics and to improve the interest in gaming.

  (11) When normal control is performed, although a maximum number of game balls can be won in each non-electric start start winning slot 21, 22, a plurality of game balls may win in a short time. There is a possibility that game balls will win more than the number. In addition, there is a risk that fraudulent acts may be performed by using non-electrically-powered objects such as the non-electric-powered start winning ports 21 and 22. Therefore, a special notification is made on the condition that a specified number of game balls larger than the upper limit number have won at each non-electric start winning opening 21 and 22 after the game ball has won at the ordinary electric winning opening 15. . For this reason, it is difficult to establish in normal control. For example, the non-electric start start winning holes 21 and 22 are forced to be opened by force, for example, the non-electric start start winning openings 21 and 22 are opened to the game balls. It is possible to specify that there is a possibility of winning a prize by a special notification, and it is possible to suppress fraud.

  (12) The number of game balls won in each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22 after the game ball has won in the normal electric winning opening 15 is counted, and each non-electricity is played when the game ball wins in the normal electric winning opening 15. The count of game balls won in the start winning ports 21 and 22 is initialized. For this reason, it is possible to specify the winning of the game ball to each of the non-electric start winning ports 21 and 22 permitted by the game ball passing through each operation opportunity region, and it is possible to suppress an illegal act.

  (13) Even when each of the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b is in an open state, when the game ball has won the normal electric winning opening 15, the gaming balls won the respective non-electric start winning opening 21, 22. Initialize the count. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the normal electric winning slot 15 continuously in a short time, the game balls to the non-electric start winning slots 21, 22 are based on the last winning game ball. Wins can be counted. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress performing a specific notification by mistake and increase the possibility of specifying an illegal act.

  (14) Also, the number of game balls won in the first non-electric start winning port 21 after the game ball has won the normal electric winning port 15 in the first variable state, and the normal electric winning port in the second variable state. It is possible to specify the number of game balls that have won the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 after the game ball has won 15, and to suppress cheating.

  (15) Also, the fact that the second variable game is executed in the first variable state and the first variable game is executed in the second variable state are not frequently established in normal control. . In this case, for example, there is a possibility that a game ball may be won in each non-electric start prize opening 21, 22 by an illegal act such as forcibly opening each non-electric start prize opening 21, 22 in a closed state. It is also necessary to consider such illegal activities. Therefore, the number of game balls won in the first non-change start state exceeds the upper limit number in the second non-electric start winning opening 22, or the upper limit number is exceeded in the first non-electric start start opening 21 in the second change state. A specific notification is given on condition that the game ball has won. Therefore, it is possible to specify by a specific notification that the game balls are won beyond the upper limit number in the non-electric start start winning holes 21 and 22 that do not correspond to each variable state, and it is possible to suppress fraud.

  (16) In addition, there is an upper limit number of game balls that can be won in each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22, and when the upper limit number of game balls wins, it is operated in a closed state. Then, specific notification is performed on the condition that the number of game balls won in each non-electric start start winning slot 21, 22 exceeds the upper limit number. For this reason, when the number of game balls won in each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22 does not exceed the upper limit number, a specific notification is not performed, and a specific time at a low possibility of fraud is being performed. A specific notification is performed at a time when there is a high possibility that an illegal act is performed without notification. Therefore, the reliability with respect to a specific alert | report can be improved and the possibility of specifying a fraudulent act can be improved.

  (17) In particular, when a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 passes through each operation trigger area 15b, 15c, each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b is mechanically opened according to the weight of the game ball. Become. For this reason, there is a possibility that fraudulent acts may be performed as compared with a configuration in an electrically open state, and in such a configuration, there is a further effect.

  (18) Further, the amount of privilege for the player is different between the first variation game and the second variation game, and whether or not the variation game to be executed is advantageous to the player can be varied. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an illegal act that forcibly causes the second variable game to be an advantageous privilege amount.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, the hall computer is adopted as the external device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a display device that is connected one-to-one with the pachinko gaming machine may be adopted. That is, any external device that outputs information based on the security information signal from the pachinko gaming machine may be used, and there is no problem even if the configuration does not include such an external device.

  In the above embodiment, the first security information signal based on the first and third error information and the second security information signal based on the second and fourth error information are output to the external device. For example, one type or three or more types of security information signals may be output.

  In the above-described embodiment, specific notification and special notification are performed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11, but not limited thereto, for example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, vibration unit, and the like Vibration, displacement of the movable body, blowing from the blower, or a combination thereof. Moreover, there is no need to notify the pachinko gaming machine itself in this way. Further, for example, in addition to such notification, it may be controlled to forcibly stop the launch of the game ball, or may be controlled to forcibly stop the progress of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the special notification based on the first and third error information and the specific notification based on the second and fourth error information, the images capable of specifying the error contents are displayed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, any person may be notified that the error content can be specified, or may be notified so that the error content can be specified by the person. As a specific example, an image “non-electric start start prize error” may be displayed, or an error code may be displayed. For example, even if the type of error cannot be specified, it is only necessary to be able to notify that an error has occurred, and such notification may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball is won in the second non-electric start winning port 22 in the first variable state, or when a game ball is won in the first non-electric start winning port 21 in the second variable state In addition, even if the game balls are not won beyond the respective upper limit numbers, the specific notification may be performed by winning the game balls equal to or less than the upper limit numbers.

  In the above embodiment, each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b is opened by interlocking each opening mechanism, each movable lever 42, 43 as each closing mechanism, each link mechanism 44, 45, and each movable body (not shown). Although it operated so that a state and a closed state could be taken, it is not restricted to this. For example, as each movable body, a sprocket that is displaced every time a game ball passes is used, but not limited thereto, for example, when an upper limit number of game balls are held and an upper limit number of game balls are held, The non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b may be configured to operate from an open state to a closed state. Further, for example, these configurations may be configured so as to be included in the normal electric winning award 15 and the non-electric starting start winning ports 21 and 22, or may be configured separately from these. That is, you may comprise so that it may be comprised so that each open mechanism and each closing mechanism may be included in the normal electric prize-winning port 15 and each non-electric start prize-winning port 21,22.

  In the above embodiment, the first upper limit number for operating the first non-electric start winning port 21 in the closed state and the second upper limit number for operating the second non-electric start winning port 22 in the closed state are defined as the same number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be defined as a different number. Further, for example, it may be one or three or more instead of two.

  In the above embodiment, the amount of bonus for the player, such as the number of specified rounds in the big hit game and the fact that the variable state and the probable state are given until the next time, are different between the first and second variable games. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the specified number of rounds and the number of prize balls may be changed. Further, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same, the bonus amount for the player may be made different by changing the total opening time in which each of the big winning openings 18, 24 is opened in the big hit game. In addition, for example, the first variation can be obtained by making the number of prize balls associated with winning a game ball to the first big prize opening 18 different from the number of prize balls accompanying winning the game ball to the second big prize opening 24. The amount of bonuses for the player may be made different by changing the appearance of the big hit game in the game and the big hit game in the second variation game. In addition, for example, a privilege amount that is not directly related to the appearance of the ball, such as execution of a probability variation effect that makes it easy to specify whether or not it is in a probability variation state, for example, a terminal device owned by a player It may be a privilege amount that is not directly related to the progress of the game, such as being able to acquire a special image. Moreover, although it was prescribed | regulated that the amount of privilege would be larger in the 2nd variation game than the 1st variation game, it is not restricted to this, For example, the amount of privilege is larger in the 1st variation game than the 2nd variation game. Or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second variable state is always set when the release mode determination table TA is referred to, and the first variable state is always set when the release mode determination table TB is referenced. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when the open mode determination table TA is referred to, the second variable state is set with a higher probability than the first variable state, and when the open mode determination table TB is referenced, the probability is higher than that of the second variable state. Thus, control may be performed so that the first variable state may be obtained. That is, it is only necessary to determine whether to change to the first variable state or the second variable state in a different manner depending on the type of jackpot. Further, it may be determined whether the first variable state or the second variable state is set in the same manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sorting shutter 41 is operated with one operation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sorting shutter 41 may be operated with a plurality of operation patterns. In addition, although the opening / closing blade 16 is opened with different opening patterns in the first variable state and the second variable state, the opening is not limited to this, and for example, the same opening is performed in the first variable state and the second variable state. The opening / closing blade 16 may be opened in a pattern.

  In the above embodiment, when the open / close blade 16 and the non-electric open / close blades 21b and 22b are closed at the normal electric winning port 15 and the non-electric start starting ports 21 and 22, the game ball cannot be won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if it is harder to win than in an open state, a game ball may be winable.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed for a predetermined time before switching of the distribution by the distribution shutter 41. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined time is used. It is not set and switching of the distribution by the distribution shutter 41 may be performed immediately after the opening / closing blade 16 is changed from the open state to the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, when the distribution shutter 41 is in the first position, the game ball is always guided to the first operation trigger area 15b, and when the distribution shutter 41 is in the second position, the game operation ball is always in the second operation trigger area 15c. Although a game ball was guided, it is not restricted to this. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the first position, the possibility is lower than in the first operation trigger area 15b, but the game ball may be guided to the second operation trigger area 15c. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position, the possibility is lower than that in the second operation trigger area 15c, but the game ball may be guided to the first operation trigger area 15b.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the normal electric winning opening 15, the operation gate 19, the non-electric start winning openings 21, 22, and the second large winning opening 24 may be arranged in the first flow path X, respectively. Further, for example, the first start winning opening 14 and the first big winning opening 18 may be arranged in the second flow path Y, respectively. In the above embodiment, the operation gate 19, the first non-electric start winning port 21, the second non-electric start winning port 22, the normal electric winning port 15, and the second big winning port 24 are arranged in order from the top. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is no problem even if the operation gate 19 is disposed below.

In the above embodiment, the first grand prize opening 18 and the second big prize opening 24 are configured as separate bodies. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured with, for example, one large prize opening.
In the above embodiment, the second variation game is controlled to be executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game and the second variation game are executed according to the winning order. You may control to make it. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously. Also, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when winning a big hit, after the end of the big hit game, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given may be determined in advance, and further, the probability variation state may be given without fail. . In addition, for example, a falling lottery may be performed to determine whether or not the provision of the probability variation state ends. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it comprised so that it might determine whether a reach effect was performed based on the value of the random number for reach determination, it is not restricted to this, For example, is an effect other than a reach effect performed? You may decide whether or not.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the plurality of non-electric start winning awards 21 and 22 were arranged, it is not restricted to this, for example, one or three or more non-electric start award winning openings may be arranged. In addition, even if the plurality of non-electric start start winning ports 21 and 22 do not operate independently, the plurality of non-electric start start winning ports 21 and 22 are opened when the game ball passes through the first operation trigger area 15b. You may operate in a state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation trigger region 15b that operates so that the first non-electric start winning port 21 is opened, and the second that operates so that the second non-electric start winning port 22 is opened. Although the operation opportunity area | region 15c was comprised as the several passage area | region in the normal electric prize winning opening 15, it does not restrict to this. For example, in addition to each of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c, as a path that branches separately from the first non-electric start winning port 21 and the second non-electric start winning port 22, the first non-electric start winning port 21 and the second non-electric start winning port 21 A non-operating region in which the electric start winning opening 22 cannot be opened may be formed in the ordinary electric winning opening 15. Further, for example, at least one operation opportunity region may be formed in the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15. Further, the respective operation opportunity areas 15 b and 15 c may not be formed in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, but may be formed in a connecting rod or the like communicated from the ordinary electric winning opening 15. That is, each operation opportunity area | region 15b, 15c is an area | region where the game ball won from each prize opening other than the normal electric prize opening 15 cannot pass, and the game ball won from the normal electric prize opening 15 can pass. I just need it.

  In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state has been granted, the variable state is given up to the next time or up to a predetermined number of times, but not limited to this, for example, There may be times when the variable state is not given. Moreover, you may control so that a probability variation | change_state is provided by making predetermined number of times into an upper limit. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the variable state was mainly classified into the non-variable state, the 1st variable state, and the 2nd variable state, it is not restricted to this, For example, there is no game state May be.

  In the above embodiment, the transition probability (10%) to the second variable state is the same in the non-variable state and the first variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may prescribe | regulate so that the transition probability to a 2nd variable state may differ in a variable state and a 1st variable state. In particular, when it is defined that transition from the first variable state to the second variable state can be performed with a higher probability from the non-variable state to the second variable state, the first variable state is changed from the non-variable state. The amount of privilege for the shift to is increased, which is preferable.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-electric start start winning ports 21 and 22 are opened due to the weight of the non-electric open / close blades 21b and 22b. The non-electric start winning ports 21 and 22 may be closed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although each non-electric start prize opening 21 and 22 was adopted as a non-electrical accessory, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may be adopted as an electric accessory. In addition, for example, in each non-electric start start winning opening 21, 22, any one of a closed state to an open state, an open state to a closed state may be electrically operated, and the other may be operated non-electrically. That is, at each of the non-electric start start winning ports 21, 22, at least one of the closed state to the open state and the open state to the closed state may be electrically operated. In addition, for example, even when it is electrically operated, it may be controlled via the main control CPU 30a or may be controlled without going through the main control CPU 30a.

-In the said embodiment, as a sensor which detects passing of a game ball and winning a prize, a photo sensor may be used, a magnetic field sensor may be used, and other than these .

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game played by changing a special symbol is a big hit, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the player In a gaming machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the game is generated, a game ball that can serve as a starting condition of a symbol variation game by entering a game ball, and a ball entrance that can enter a game ball, and the game entrance is in an open state A variable start means having an opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a closed state, and a normal hit for determining whether or not a normal symbol variation game that displays a normal symbol by changing normal symbols is normal hit by establishment of a normal start condition When the judgment means, a normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and a normal hit display result determined in advance in the normal symbol variation game are displayed, the normal entrance can be in an open state and a closed state. Normal opening / closing means operating normally, and normal entry means having an operation opportunity area through which a game ball entered from the normal entry port can pass, wherein the opening / closing means is the operation of the normal entry means It operates so that it can be in an open state on condition that the game ball has passed through the opportunity area.

  (B) A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game executed by changing a special symbol is a big hit, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the player In a gaming machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the game is generated, a game ball that can serve as a starting condition of a symbol variation game by entering a game ball, and a ball entrance that can enter a game ball, and the game entrance is in an open state A variable start means having an opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a closed state, and a normal hit for determining whether or not a normal symbol variation game that displays a normal symbol by changing normal symbols is normal hit by establishment of a normal start condition When the judgment means, a normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and a normal hit display result determined in advance in the normal symbol variation game are displayed, the normal entrance can be in an open state and a closed state. Normal opening / closing means that operates in a normal manner, and a normal ball entry means having a plurality of passage areas provided in parallel through which a game ball entered from the normal ball entrance can pass, and the game balls to the plurality of passage areas Opening and closing control means for controlling the degree of passage so that the normal ball entry means can be switched, and the opening and closing means passes through at least a first passage area among the plurality of passage areas in the normal ball entry means. The opening / closing control means is operated so as to be able to take an open state on condition that the game ball is passed through the first pass region and the game ball is difficult to pass through the first pass region. The normal entry means can be switched between the second state, and the opening / closing control means controls the normal entry means in the first state in a different manner depending on the type of jackpot won in the symbol variation game. Or to determine the control in the second state or.

  (C) The jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol and the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol is a big hit, When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game, a game ball enters a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. And a first entrance that allows a game ball that can be a starting condition of the first symbol variation game to enter, and a first opening / closing means that operates so that the first entrance can be in an open state and a closed state. A first variable starting means, a second entrance for allowing a game ball that can be a starting condition of the second symbol variation game by entering the game ball, and the second entrance is open and closed Second opening / closing means operating so as to be able to take a state A second variable start means having a normal hit condition determining means for determining whether or not a normal symbol variation game in which a normal symbol is changed and displayed by normal condition is established; and a game ball can enter Normal opening, normal opening / closing means that operates so that the normal entrance can be in an open state and a closed state when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game, and the normal A normal ball entry means having a first operation opportunity region and a second operation opportunity region provided in parallel through which a game ball entered from the entrance can pass, and the first operation opportunity more than the second operation opportunity region. The normal ball entry means is controlled to be switchable between a first state in which a game ball easily passes through the region and a second state in which the game ball does not pass through the second operation trigger region more easily than the first operation trigger region. Opening and closing control means, The first opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take a mechanically open state in accordance with the passage of the game ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area in the normal ball entry means. The second opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take a mechanically open state in accordance with the passage of the game ball on condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation trigger area in the normal ball entry means. The normal ball entry means is controlled to the first state by the opening / closing control means, but a game ball has entered the second variable starting means, or the normal ball entry means is changed by the opening / closing control means. Although it is controlled to the second state, it has notification control means for performing control to cause the notification means to perform specific notification on condition that a game ball has entered the first variable starting means.

  (D) A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game played by changing a special symbol is a big hit, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the player In a gaming machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the game is generated, a game ball that can serve as a starting condition of a symbol variation game by entering a game ball, and a ball entrance that can enter a game ball, and the game entrance is in an open state A variable start means having an opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a closed state, and a normal hit for determining whether or not a normal symbol variation game that displays a normal symbol by changing normal symbols is normal hit by establishment of a normal start condition When the judgment means, a normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and a normal hit display result determined in advance in the normal symbol variation game are displayed, the normal entrance can be in an open state and a closed state. Normal opening / closing means operating normally, and normal entry means having an operation opportunity area through which a game ball entered from the normal entry port can pass, wherein the opening / closing means is the operation of the normal entry means Under the condition that the game ball has passed through the trigger area, the game device operates so that it can be opened mechanically according to the passage of the game ball, and the variable starting means has a predetermined upper limit number as the game ball. When the ball enters the ball, it mechanically operates in a closed state, and the number of game balls that have entered the variable starter after the game ball has entered the normal ball entry means is larger than the predetermined upper limit number. Provided with a notification control means for performing control to cause the notification means to perform a special notification on condition that the number has been reached.

(E) The normal entry means has a distribution means for assigning whether the game ball entered from the normal entry port passes through the first operation opportunity area or the second operation opportunity area.
(F) When the normal entry means is controlled to the first state, the number of game balls that have entered the second variable start means is counted, and the normal entry means is controlled to the second state. A counting control unit that counts the number of game balls that have entered the first variable start unit and initializes the count of game balls when the state of the normal ball entry unit is switched.

  (G) The first opening / closing means operates so as to be mechanically open in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the first passing area, and the second opening / closing means moves to the second passing area. It operates so that it can be opened mechanically according to the passing of the game ball.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 14 ... 1st start winning opening, 14a ... 1st winning opening, 15 ... Ordinary electric winning opening (normal entry means), 15a ... Normal winning opening (ordinary entry), 15b ... 1st Operation trigger region (operation trigger region, first passage region), 15c ... second operation trigger region (operation trigger region, second passage region), 16 ... opening / closing blade (normal opening / closing means), 18 ... first grand prize opening, 21... First non-electric start winning opening (variable starting means, first variable starting means), 21 a... First non-electric winning opening (entrance entrance, first entrance opening), 21 b. Opening and closing means, first opening and closing means), 22 ... second non-electric start start winning opening (variable start means, second variable start means), 22a ... second non-electric start winning opening (entrance entrance, second entrance entrance), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing blades (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means), 24 ... second winning prize opening, 30 ... main control board, 3 a ... main control CPU (big hit judging means, normal hit judging means, opening / closing control means, counting control means, error control means), 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (notification control means), 41 ... vibration Minute shutter (distribution means), 42 ... first movable lever, 43 ... second movable lever.

Claims (2)

A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a jackpot, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, it is advantageous for the player. In a gaming machine where a big hit game is created,
A starting entrance where the starting condition of the symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball;
Provided separately from the starting entrance, the entrance where the starting condition of the symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball,
Opening and closing means that operates so that the entrance can take an open state and a closed state;
A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal start condition is determined as normal hit;
A normal entrance where game balls can enter,
Normal opening / closing means that operates so that the normal entrance can be opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game;
A plurality of passage areas provided so that game balls entered from the normal entrance can pass,
The opening / closing means is operated so as to be able to take an open state on condition that a game ball has passed through at least a first passage region among the plurality of passage regions,
There are a first state in which a game ball is likely to pass through the first passage region, and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the first passage region than in the first state,
A gaming machine that controls the passage of game balls to the plurality of passing areas by being able to take the first state or the second state depending on the type of the big hit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first state or the second state can be taken by changing the opening pattern of the normal opening / closing means depending on the type of the big hit .