JP6035139B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined winning display result is displayed in a symbol changing game performed by changing 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 gaming machines, for example, even if the opening / closing means 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-mentioned problems includes hit determination means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a hit, and a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. in gaming machine conditions equivalent Ri game as a is caused to be a, a variable starting means having an opening and closing means for entering the sphere opening operates to be taken to the closed and open states, the establishment of common starting condition, usually and ordinary per determination means for determining whether the normal symbol variation game to be displayed by varying a pattern is usually per ordinary closing means to operate as Hiroshi passed into spheres port can take a closed and open states Average ball entrance means and said common ball entrance opening and actuating trigger space game ball can pass to the ball entrance from the special closing means to operate as special input spheres port can take a closed state and an open state with the special with ball entrance And stage comprises, game balls and special passage area can pass that ball entrance from the special ball entrance opening, can become a starting condition of symbol variation game by the entering-bulb mouth game ball to ball entrance, the ordinary opening and closing The means operates so that the normal entrance can take an open state and a closed state when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game, and the game ball passes through the special passing area. And the special opening and closing means operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state on the condition that the winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. the switching means, which operates to be taken mechanically open state, the normally operating to obtain take open ball entrance the actuating trigger region in means on condition that the game ball has passed The gist of the Rukoto.

Regarding the gaming machine, the special symbol includes a first special symbol and a second special symbol, and the first symbol variation game that is performed by varying the first special symbol as the symbol variation game, and the second special symbol. A second symbol variation game performed by varying symbols is performed , the entrance includes a first entrance and a second entrance, and the variable starting means includes the first entrance First variable starting means having first opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to be in an open state and a closed state, and second opening / closing means that is operated so that the second entrance is in an open state and a closed state. And a second variable starting means. When the game ball enters the first entrance, it can be a starting condition for the first symbol variation game, and when the game ball enters the second entrance. can become the starting conditions for the second symbol variation game, wherein the common ball entrance means, said actuating contract As a region, the first opening / closing region is operated so that the first opening / closing means can be opened when the game ball passes, and the second opening / closing unit takes the open state when the game ball passes. It is good also as a structure provided with the 2nd operation opportunity area | region operated so that it may obtain.

  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 winning 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. Explanatory drawing which shows transition of a game state.

[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 normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a “normal game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment). Various display effects to be executed 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.

  Further, a 14-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is provided at the lower right of the effect display device 11, and a 14-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is provided at the right 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 a display means, a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “variable game”) for displaying a special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “special symbol”) by varying it. Is shown). The special figure is a design for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery) whether or not it is a win (big hit or small win). In this embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each of the display devices 12a and 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until it is confirmed and stopped. Hereinafter, a variation game performed by varying the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as a “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the second special symbol display device 12b. A variation game performed by varying the second special symbol may be referred to as a “second variation game (second symbol variation game)”.

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is displayed when the variable game ends. A fixed stop is displayed individually. The special figure is a big hit symbol (big hit display result) that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol (small hit display result) that can recognize a small hit, and a special symbol that can recognize a gap. It is classified as a symbol (outlier display result). Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop, the player is given a big hit game, and when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop, the player is given a small hit game.

  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” when the game ball wins the first non-electric start start winning port 21 arranged on the game board 10, while “1” is subtracted by the start of the first variable game. Is done. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). ).

  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 general game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed while being changed. 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 referred to as “general”.

  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 display area larger than that of the normal symbol display device 20, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than that of the normal drawing. . For this reason, the player can recognize the result of the normal winning lottery from the symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the normal symbol display device 20. More specifically, when the normal winning symbol (ordinary winning display result) is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 20, as a rule, the normal winning symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed and stopped manner. In the present embodiment, the normal winning symbol by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the normal symbol display device 20 is normally stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display device 20 (the normal shift display result), the staggered symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. In the present embodiment, even if the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 in a fixed stop state, the off-normal symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop state. In the present embodiment, the unusual off-set symbol by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the columns are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns.

  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.

  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 the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 during the usual game, the number of the usual figure storage is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit (the upper limit of the usual figure, “4” in this 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.

  An operating gate 19 is disposed below the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The operation gate 19 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW1. 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.

  Further, on the left 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 a game ball 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 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 disposed 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 One movable lever 42 will move 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 ordinary 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, in the lower left of the effect display device 11, a first non-electric start start winning hole 21 (having a first non-electric winning hole 21a (ball entering hole, first ball entering opening) for a game ball ( Variable 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.

  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, a second non-electrical winning opening 22a (a winning hole, a second winning hole) for a game ball is located below the normal electric winning hole 15 and above the first non-electric start winning hole 21. A non-electric start winning opening 22 (variable start means, second variable start 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.

  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. The second movable body operates in conjunction with the winning of the second upper limit number of game balls at the second non-electric start 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.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 10 is provided with an ordinary electric winning opening 15, a second non-electric starting winning opening 22, and a first non-electric starting winning opening 21 in order from the top. Due to the road, game balls are easier to win in order from the top.

  In addition, a first large winning opening 24 having a special winning opening 24a (special winning opening) through which a game ball can be won is disposed at the upper left of the effect display device 11, and a first large winning opening solenoid SOL3 ( The first big prize mouth blade 23 that opens and closes by the operation of (shown in FIG. 6) is provided. 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 24. The first big winning opening 24 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The first big prize opening 24 is opened by opening the first big prize opening blade 23 as a special opening / closing means during the small hit game in the variation game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the small hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  This small hit game is won based on the result of the winning lottery, and the small hit symbol is determined in the first variable game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variable game of the second special symbol display device 12b. Stopped and displayed after the game ends.

  When the small hit game is started, the first grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once) until a predetermined number (game upper limit number) of game balls are won in the first big prize opening 24. Or until the specified time (1.68 s in this embodiment) elapses, and the small hit game is terminated.

  In addition, a special passage area (not shown) and a plurality of general passage areas (not shown) (seven in this embodiment) are formed in parallel behind the first grand prize winning opening 24 as branch flow paths. Each passing area is formed so that a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 24 can pass therethrough. In the special passing area, a special passing switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting the passed game ball is arranged, and the first big winning opening 24 is opened during the small hit game, When the game ball won in the big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area, the big hit game in the variable game is awarded after the small hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball won in the first grand prize opening 24 will pass through the special passing area is about 1/8.

  Also, below the operation gate 19, a second large winning opening 26 having a special winning opening 26a (special winning opening) through which a game ball can be won is disposed, and a second large winning opening solenoid SOL4 (FIG. 6) is provided with a second grand prize opening door 25 that opens and closes. 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 26. The second grand prize opening 26 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The second big prize opening 26 is opened by opening the second big prize opening door 25 as a special opening / closing means during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  The jackpot game is won based on the winning lottery result, 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. To start after the game ends. In addition, this big hit game is won after the small hit game ends when the winning ball is won based on the winning lottery and the game ball won in the first big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area.

  When the big hit game is started, the round game in which the second big winning opening 26 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds (upper number of rounds) as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the second grand prize opening 26 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (one time in the present embodiment), and a predetermined number ( It is released until a predetermined number of winning balls) is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. 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 addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result as to whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Also, in the variable speed state, the probability of determining the normal hit type in the normal hit of the normal game is different from the non-variable short state, and when the normal hit lottery is won, the operation pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 16 is selected. Probabilities are different. In this embodiment, when winning the normal winning lottery in the non-variable short state, the probability that the opening / closing blade 16 opens in the short open mode is higher than in the long open mode, and the normal winning lottery is won in the variable state. In this case, the probability that the opening / closing blade 16 opens in the long open mode is higher than that in the short 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, depending on the type of hit (small hit or big hit), the variable state may be given up to the next time after the end of the big hit game. 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 [1] to [8] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as normal winning symbols. ] Is adopted. Further, 65535/65536 is defined as the winning probability per winning, and 65535/65536 is defined as the winning probability per ordinary winning. As for the number of game balls, three for the first non-electric start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric start winning opening 22, and for the first big winning opening 24 and the second large winning opening 26, 15 are each defined. 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 24 or the second grand prize opening 26 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of prizes. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 302 types of special symbols, and is classified into one type of big hit symbol, 300 types of small bonus symbols, and one type of outlier symbol.

Next, the winning game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a win is won by winning lottery, one hit is determined from one kind of big hit and three kinds of small hits, and the hit game corresponding to the determined hit is determined. It is to be granted. In this embodiment, the 301 types of special symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b are classified according to the type of the winning symbols. 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 winning symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA has one type of big hit symbol, the symbol ZB has 30 types of small hit symbols, and the symbol ZC has 120 types. The small hit symbols are assigned to 150 types of small hit symbols. On the other hand, of the winning symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the symbol Za has one type of winning symbol, the symbol Zb has 240 types of small winning symbols, and the symbol Zd has 80 symbols. Each kind of small hit design is distributed. In this way, the winning type can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop manner.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b, A game is born. In the big hit game in this case, a round game that opens the second big prize opening 26 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “16”.

  Further, when a small hit symbol classified into symbols ZB to ZD is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or a small hit symbol classified into symbols Zb and Zd is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. When the fixed stop is displayed, a small hit game is generated, and the first big prize opening 24 is opened for a predetermined time in the small hit game. Then, when the game ball won in the first big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area, the big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game. In the big hit game in this case, a round game that opens the second big winning opening 26 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “15”. For this reason, it can be said that the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially set to “16” in the hit game in which the small hit game is one round and the small hit game and the big hit game are continuous.

  The maximum time for each round game is “25 (seconds)” for each jackpot game, and “1” is the number of times the second big prize opening 26 is opened in each round game. "8 balls" is set for each. 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.

  In the present embodiment, when a small win is won based on the result of the winning lottery, if the game ball won in the first big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area, the big win game after the end of the small hit game. However, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is determined according to the special figure determined as the small hit symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning ball is won based on the result of the winning lottery, and the game ball won in the first big winning opening 24 does not pass through the special passing area, The big hit game is not given, and the game state after the small hit game is not changed.

  Specifically, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b. The big hit game given at the time of the game is given the second variable state until the next time after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZB is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a in a fixed stop state, or the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Zb is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display. The big hit game that is given when the game ball passes through the special passing area is also given the second variable state until the next time after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the big hit game that is given when the game ball passes through the special passing area is a big hit game. After the end of, the first variable state is given until the next time.

  On the other hand, when a small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZD is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or a small hit symbol classified as the symbol Zd is fixed on the second special symbol display device 12b. The big hit game that is given when the game ball has passed through the special passing area when displayed is not given a variable state after the big hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the first variable state is a variable state in which a game ball that has won a prize in the normal electric winning opening 15 easily passes through the first operation trigger area 15b, and the second variable state is a normal electric variable. The game ball that has won the winning opening 15 is in a variable state in which it easily passes through the second activation opportunity region 15c. In the present embodiment, the first variable game is easy to be executed in the first variable state, and the second variable game is likely to be executed in the second variable state. However, the second variable game is more likely to be executed than when the first variable game is executed. The execution of the variable game is likely to continue giving the variable state. As described above, in the present embodiment, regarding the control related to the gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the amount of privilege that can be given to the player is different between the first variation game and the second variation game, which is more than the first variation game. However, the second variation game is more advantageous.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing blade 16 may differ depending on the gaming state relating to the variable state and the type of normal hit. In other words, a plurality of types of release mode determination tables for determining the open / close mode of the open / close blades 16 are defined, and the open mode determination table referred to differs depending on the gaming state related to the variable speed state and the normal hit type. .

  In addition, in this embodiment, it is comprised from the 1st-3rd normal hit as a normal hit type. Specifically, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the first normal winning is determined with a probability of 39/40 as the normal winning type, with a probability of 1/40. The second ordinary hit is determined, and the third ordinary hit is not determined. On the other hand, when the normal winning lottery is won in the first variable speed state, the first normal hit and the third normal win are not determined, and the second normal hit is always determined. . Further, when the normal winning lottery is won in the second variable speed state, the first normal hit and the second normal hit are not determined, and the third normal hit is always determined.

  Specifically, when the third ordinary win is won in the second variable state, the release mode determination table TA is referred to. In addition, when the second normal hit is won in the first variable state, the release mode determination table TB is referred to. In the non-variable state, the open mode determination table TC is referred to when the first normal hit is selected as the normal hit type, and the open mode determination table TB is referred to when the second normal hit is selected as the normal hit type.

  In the release mode determination table TA, the game balls are more likely to win the ordinary electric winning opening 15 than the release mode determination table TC, and the game balls that have won the normal electric winning opening 15 are more likely to pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c. It is a table for determining a 2 length open mode from a plurality of types of open modes. In the release mode determination table TB, the game balls are more likely to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than the release mode determination table TC, and the game balls that have won the normal electric winning opening 15 are more likely to pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b. It is a table for determining a 1 length release mode from a plurality of kinds of release modes. The release mode determination table TC is a table for determining, from a plurality of types of release modes, a short release mode in which a game ball is less likely to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than the release mode determination tables TA and TB. In the present embodiment, the open correspondence determination table as described above is associated with the open mode in a one-to-one relationship so that the specified open mode is always determined (100%).

  Thus, even in the same gaming state to which a variable state is given, the first variation game is executed because the release mode determination table referred to is different between the first variable state and the second variable state. Whether it is easy or the second variable game is easy to be executed is different, and novel gameplay can be provided. Also, in the non-variable state, unlike the variable state, there are cases where the first regular hit is won, so the open / close blade 16 may be opened in a short open 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 and a normal hit type. Specifically, in the non-variable short state, when the first normal hit is reached in the usual game, the opening mode determination table TC is referred to, and the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the short opening mode opening pattern P1. On the other hand, in the non-variable state, when the second normal hit is achieved in the usual game, the release mode determination table TB is referred to, and the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the release pattern P2 in the first long release mode. Further, in the first variable speed state, when a normal hit (second normal hit) is made in the normal game, the release mode determination table TB is referred to, and the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the release pattern P2 of the first long release mode. To do. Further, in the second variable speed state, when a normal hit (third normal hit) is made in the ordinary game, the release mode determination table TA is referred to, and the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the release pattern P3 of the second long release mode. To do.

  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 game state or the normal hit type. 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, when the first normal winning is won in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 operates in the opening pattern P1 in the short 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 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.

  When the second normal hit is won in the non-variable state and 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.

  In addition, when the open / close blade 16 is elected in the second variable state for the third normal hit, the open / close blade 16 operates in the open pattern P3 in the second long 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 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.

  In this way, when the second normal hit is won in the non-variable state or the first variable state and the normal hit game is started, the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to be open in the first period. The ball is guided to the first operation opportunity area 15b, and the 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, when the third normal hit is won in the second variable speed state and the normal hit game is started, the opening and closing blades 16 are controlled to be opened in the second period, so that the game ball is in the second operation. The game area is guided to the opportunity area 15c, and a game ball can be won in the second non-electric start winning opening 22, and in this case, the second variable game is executed.

  Further, 1500 ms is defined as the time from when the opening / closing blade 16 is closed at the timing indicated by the symbol T8 until the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by the symbol T9. In this way, the opening / closing blade 16 of the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 is closed for a predetermined time before the timing indicated by reference numeral T9 in 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-variable short state, when the normal hit is won, it becomes the first normal hit with a probability of 39/40, the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to open and close in a short open manner, and becomes the second normal hit with a probability of 1/40, The opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in the first long open mode, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 as compared with the variable length state. In the non-changeable state, even when a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b. For this reason, in the non-variable state, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15, the game ball is passed through the operating gate 19, the opening / closing blade 16 is operated in the open state, and the game is applied to the normal electric winning opening 15 Win a ball. 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 A game is played so as to win in the game.

  Also, in the first variable state, when the normal hit is won, the second normal hit is made with a probability of 40/40 (1/1), and the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to open and close in the first long open mode. For this reason, in the first variable speed state, it is easier for a game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the non-variable state. In the first variable state, even if a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the first operation opportunity region 15b. For this reason, even in the first variable speed state, as in the non-variable state, the game ball is allowed to pass through the operating gate 19, the open / close blade 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is awarded to 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 A game is played so as to win in the game.

  Further, in the second variable speed state, when the normal hit is won, the third normal hit is made with a probability of 40/40 (1/1), and the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to open and close in the second long open mode. For this reason, in the second variable speed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal electric winning hole 15 than in the non-variable state. In the second variable state, even when a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c. For this reason, even in the second variable speed state, similarly to the non-variable state and the first variable speed state, the game ball is passed through the operating gate 19 and the open / close blade 16 is operated in the open state, so that the normal electric prize opening 15 To win a game ball. 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. A game is played so as to win in the game.

  As described above, the gaming state includes a variable state and a non-variable state, and even if the variable state is similarly given, Different games can be provided depending on whether the first variation state is likely to pass through the first operation trigger region 15b or the second variation state is likely to pass through the second operation trigger region 15c.

  Also, in the non-variable state or the first variable state, the first variable game is executed, so if the winning game is won and the game ball passes the special passing area, there is a probability of 30/300 (10%). The second variable state is shifted to the first variable state with a probability of 120/300 (40%) and the non-variable state with a probability of 150/300 (50%). On the other hand, in the second variable state, the first variable game is executed. Therefore, if the player wins a small hit and the game ball passes the special passing area, the second variable has a probability of 240/300 (80%). Transition to the non-variable short state with a probability of 60/300 (20%).

  As described above, the non-variable state and the first variable state shift to the non-variable state or the first variable state with a high probability, while the second variable state shifts to the second variable state with a high probability. It is stipulated to be. 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.

  In this way, after winning the small hits in the non-variable state and allowing the game ball to pass through the special passing region, the first variable state is transferred to the first variable state. While being awarded, it is possible to win a small hit and pass the game ball to the special passing area to shift to the second variable state. Become. Of course, there may be a direct transition from the non-variable state to the second variable state, but in the first and second variable states, the transition to the non-variable state after the end of the big hit game. There is also. In addition, regardless of the game state, winning the big hit may cause a transition to the second variable 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 and a special figure distribution random number value at predetermined intervals. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning lottery (winning determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure as a winning symbol. 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 and a normal figure distribution random number used when determining whether or not the normal hit is made in the normal game.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a hit determination value). The winning determination value is a determination value used in the winning lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the winning determination random number can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns related to the variation game. These fluctuation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and the variation content (production content) and variation time (production) of the variation game. Time) can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hit variation and variation patterns for deviation variation. The hit variation is a change performed when it is determined that a win game is awarded. The outlier fluctuation is a fluctuation performed when it is determined that no winning game is given. 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.

  In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of normal map variation patterns related to the normal game. These normal map variation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the general game to the end of the general game, and the fluctuation content (production content) of the general game. In addition, it is possible to specify (designate) the variation time (effect time). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of normal fluctuation patterns can be classified into normal hit fluctuation normal fluctuation patterns, reach fluctuation normal fluctuation patterns, and normal fluctuation normal fluctuation patterns. The normal hit variation is a change performed when the second normal hit or the third normal win is won, and in the effect display device 11, the ordinary game symbol is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. An effect that is developed so as to be performed is executed. The reach variation is a variation performed when the first normal is won, and in the effect display device 11, the reach game is developed so that the usual game is finally deviated normally and the fixed symbol is displayed in a definite manner. Production is performed. The normal variation is a variation performed when the first normal win is won or when the normal win is not won, and the effect display device 11 does not pass the reach effect, and the normal game is finally lost. An effect that is developed so as to display the symbols to be confirmed and stopped is executed. As described above, when winning is made per first ordinary, reach variation or normal variation is selected, and when not winning per ordinary winning, normal variation is selected.

  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 normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, a special symbol input process, and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a 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 hit determination means, a big hit determination means, a small hit determination means, a normal hit determination means, an opening / closing control means, and a privilege grant means.

First, 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 out and acquires the values of the normal hit determination random numbers and the normal map distribution random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and these values are associated with the general figure hold memory number. And the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
The CPU 30a for main control subtracts "1" from the number of stored general map hold when the read number of stored general map is larger than "0" when the normal map is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. The normal hit determination random number and the general map distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of the normal map hold storage are acquired. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number or the general map distribution random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. I do. 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.

  When the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a normal hit flag indicating that the game is a normal game in which the normal hit is made in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number assigned to the common figure stored in the main figure allocation random number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the random number assigned to the common figure, the normal symbol display device 20 The normal hit symbol is determined as the normal symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed in a fixed stop, and the normal hit type corresponding to the normal hit symbol is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a is in the non-variable state based on the operation flag indicating whether it is the first variable state, the second variable state, or the non-variable state. The normal hit type of the ordinary game is determined with different probabilities in the variable state and the variable state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the first normal hit with a probability of 39/40 and determines the second normal hit with a probability of 1/40 in the non-varying state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the second normal hit with a probability of 1/1 in the first variable state, and does not determine the first and third normal hits. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the third normal hit with a probability of 1/1 in the second variable state, and does not determine the first and second normal hits.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and decides one of the usual pattern variation patterns based on the determined normal hit type and the operation flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the normal variation patterns for normal hits when the winning is for the second normal hit and the third normal hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one from the reach fluctuation normal fluctuation pattern and the normal fluctuation normal fluctuation pattern when the first normal win is won. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  When the result of the normal hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not normal as a normal diagram that causes the normal symbol display device 20 to display a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines any one of the normal variation normal variation patterns based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

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.
Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the normal 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 general-purpose variation pattern designation command for instructing a general-purpose variation pattern in the general-purpose game and instructing the start of the general-purpose game at the start of the general-purpose game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a universal map designation command for designating a universal map, after outputting the universal map change pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a general map stop command to the effect control board 31 when displaying the fixed stop of the normal map.

  In addition, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. When the normal game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open the opening / closing blade 16 according to the opening pattern P2 (see FIG. 4). . On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a is in the second variable state when the normal game is started, the normal electric accessory solenoid so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 according to the opening pattern P3 (see FIG. 4). SOL1 is controlled. If the main control CPU 30a is in a non-changeable state when the normal game is started and the player wins the first normal game, the main control CPU 30a follows the release pattern P1 (see FIG. 4) to obtain the second normal game. Is elected, the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is controlled to open the opening and closing blades 16 according to the opening pattern P2 (see FIG. 4).

  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 determines the game state (the first variable state, the second variable state, the non-variable state) and the normal hit type when the normal game that becomes a normal hit starts. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 including the opening / closing blade 16 and the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to be switchable. In this switching, the first state in which the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity area 15 b, the second state in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation opportunity area 15 c, and the game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15. The third state is difficult to control. Then, when the game ball that has won the normal electric winning opening 15 passes through the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c, the corresponding non-electric start winning opening 21 and 22 operate in an open state in conjunction with the weight of the game ball. It will be. 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 state in which the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to open and close based on the opening pattern P1 when the first normal hit is won in the non-changing state corresponds to the third state.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first non-electric start start switch SW2. To do. 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 indicating whether or not a variable game is being executed or a winning game is being executed. When this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a winning game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a winning game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved storage 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 hit 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 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 performs the second variation game by giving priority to the second hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number 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 associated with the first reserved storage number with the hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the first hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a big hit or first to third small hits by determining a special figure based on a special figure distribution random number value. The type of will be determined. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a first deviation variation process for executing a variation game that causes variation 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 determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number 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 hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a second hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the second per-hour fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a big hit or a first or third small hit is made by determining a special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number. The type of will be determined. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a second deviation variation process for executing a fluctuation game that causes deviation fluctuation. 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 determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on 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.

  As described above, when the big hit game is determined to be given, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game control corresponding to the big hit type after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern, and the effect control board 31 A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the effect control CPU 31a. Note that the types of jackpots here are classified into cases where a jackpot is won based on the result of the hit judgment, and cases where a jackpot is won based on the result of the hit judgment and the special pass area is passed. . 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 sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. In the case of winning the big hit, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the second big prize opening 26, and outputs a closing signal when closing the second big prize opening 26.

  Further, when determining the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a command in the same manner as the opening command, the round command, and the ending command when determining the big hit game. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to “0” and ends the small hit game. When the main control CPU 30a wins the small hit, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the first big winning opening 24, and outputs a closing signal when closing the first big winning opening 24. .

  Further, during the small hit game, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the special pass area based on the pass signal from the special pass switch SW6, the main control CPU 30a sets the big hit flag to “1”. After the winning game is over, the jackpot game is played in the same manner as the jackpot game associated with winning the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, the big hit type of the variable game given when the game ball passes through the special passing area is extracted when the game ball wins each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22. It is determined based on the special figure distribution random number, in other words, it is determined based on the small hit symbol. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not determine that the game ball has passed the special pass area based on the pass signal from the special pass switch SW6, the main hit CPU 30a does not start the big hit game after the end of the small hit game. The game state is maintained and the next variable game is played.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the variable state by controlling the operation flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit game. 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 winning type after winning the big hit game 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.

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 CPU 31a for effect control inputs the common map variation pattern designation command and the common map designation command, the general diagram variation pattern designated by the common figure variation pattern designation command and the common figure designation command are designated. Based on the final stop symbol, the decoration drawing to be displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined. In the present embodiment, when an ordinary figure variation pattern designation command for reach variation is input, an outlier pattern in which a reach state is formed is determined, and when an ordinary variation pattern designation command for normal variation is input, the reach is determined. The off-symbol that is not formed is determined. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration drawing is variably displayed with the usual figure fluctuation pattern designated by the usual figure fluctuation pattern designation command to start the usual figure game. Subsequently, when the general drawing 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 the present embodiment, when the variation control designation command, the special symbol designation command, and the all symbol stop command are input, the presentation control CPU 31a may control the display content of the presentation display device 11 so as to correspond to these commands. is there.

  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.

  Further, when the change control designation command is 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 winning from the type of special drawing when a special drawing designation command is input at the start of the winning variable game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the first variable state and the second variable state are given based on the hit type.

  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. This prescribed number is a number that is larger than the upper limit number of game balls to be won in the first non-electric start winning opening 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 third error information and 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 second error information is displayed to perform a 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) A variable game using special drawings and a general game using ordinary drawings can be executed. In addition, the first big prize mouth blade 23 operates so that the special prize opening 24a can be in an open state on condition that the small win display result is displayed in the variable game, and the game ball that won the special prize opening 24a A big hit game is generated when the player passes the special passing area. When the normal game is won in the normal game, the open / close blade 16 in the normal electric winning opening 15 is opened. Then, the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b are opened by the game balls that have won the normal winning opening 15a passing through the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. Subsequently, when a game ball enters each non-electrical winning opening 21a, 22a, a start condition for each variable game can be satisfied. In this way, when a normal winning is won, each non-electric motor that can serve as a starting condition for a variable game can be obtained by winning a game ball in the normal electric winning opening 15 and passing the game ball in the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. The open / close blades 21b and 22b are opened. 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. In particular, when one of the non-electric start winning ports 21 and 22 is in an open state when a game ball that has won a single common electric winning port 15 passes through one of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for winning a game ball to the ordinary electric winning opening 15, and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of members of the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 and to suppress an increase in power consumption.

  (3) The privilege amount that can be given to the player is different between the first variation game and the second variation game, such as the possibility of continuing the second variable state, and it is advantageous to the player by the variation game to be executed. Whether or not can be made different, novel game playability can be provided, and interest in games can be improved.

  (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) It is determined whether to control the normal electric prize winning opening 15 in the first state or the second state according to the type of winning in the variable game. For this reason, whether the first variation game is likely to be executed or the second variation game is likely to be executed is different depending on the type of hit in the variation game, and it is possible to provide a novel game 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.

  (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) Conventionally, it is conceivable to provide novel gameplay by adding various types of accessories, but there is a risk that current consumption and heat generation may increase. In addition, although it is conceivable to use non-electrically-powered objects in order to suppress current consumption and heat generation, there is a risk that fraudulent acts may be performed rather than electric-powered objects, and this will improve security related to non-electrically-powered objects Is desired. 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, 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 decoration corresponding to the general drawing in the general game is displayed on the effect display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decoration corresponding to the special drawing in the variable game is displayed on the effect display device 11. It may be configured to be displayed on the screen or a combination thereof.

  In the above-described embodiment, control is performed so that the second variable state can be shifted to the non-variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, control may be performed so as to be able to shift to the first variable state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the game ball passes through the special passing area after winning the small hit in the second variable state, the second variable is likely to be 150/300 (50%). While maintaining the state, it may be controlled so that it is possible to shift to the first variable state with a probability of 150/300 (50%) and not shift to the non-variable state.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area after winning the small hit, the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially set to “16 times”. Depending on the type of winning small hits, the number of prescribed rounds may be different, and further, it may be set so that substantially no play is obtained in all round games.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the start conditions for each variable game can be satisfied when a game ball wins each non-electric start start winning opening 21, 22, but this is not a limitation, for example, each non-electric start A start winning port may be provided in addition to the winning ports 21 and 22, and a starting condition for each variable game may be established when a game ball wins the start winning port.

  -In the above embodiment, when winning a win based on the result of the winning lottery in the variable game, the winning type (big hit, first to third small hits) is determined according to the type of special drawing. Absent. For example, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be controlled separately. Regardless of the execution order, even if the big hit lottery is not won, If you don't win, you can make a big hit lottery.

  -In the above embodiment, when a game ball passes through a special passing area after winning a small hit based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game is generated, while on the basis of the winning lottery result, When winning, regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area, the big hit game is generated, but it is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured not to win a big win based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, for example, it may be configured not to win a small win based on the result of the winning lottery.

  In the above embodiment, when a small win is won in the variable game, a small hit game is performed in which the first big prize opening 24 is operated in an open state, and the game ball that won the first big prize opening 24 is in a special passing area. A big hit game was generated after the end of the small hit game, but this is not limitative. For example, when a big win is won in a variable game, a big win game is generated, and in the first round game, the first big winning opening 24 is operated in an open state, and a game ball passes through a special passing area. The big hit game may be continued, and the second big prize opening 26 may be controlled to be opened in the second round game. In other words, when a jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game, a jackpot game is generated in which the first big prize opening wing 23 (first big prize opening 24) is opened, and the game ball passes through the special passing area. You may comprise so that a big hit game may be continued on the condition.

  -In the above embodiment, three types of normal hits per first to third normal are specified, but not limited thereto, for example, one type, two types, or four or more types of normal hits are specified. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hall computer is adopted as the external device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 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 bonus amount for the player, such as the probability that the variable state (second variable state) is given, is different between the first variable game and the second variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the specified number of rounds and the number of prize balls may be changed. Further, for example, the prescribed number of rounds in the big hit game may be varied. 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 during which each of the big winning holes 24 and 26 is opened in the big hit game. In addition, for example, the bonus amount for the player may be made different by differentiating the winning ball in the jackpot game in the first floating game and the jackpot game in the second floating game. Also, it may be a privilege amount that is not directly related to the game, for example, a privilege that is not directly related to the progress of the game, such as being able to acquire a special image by a terminal device owned by the player. It may be an amount. 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. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although CPU30a for main control functioned as the privilege provision means which provides a privilege, it is not restricted to this, For example, CPU31a for production control may function as a privilege provision means, and both provide a privilege. It may function as a means.

  -In the said embodiment, although the open mode determination table referred and the open pattern which opens and closes the opening-and-closing blade 16 corresponded on a one-to-one basis, it does not need to correspond not only to this but on a one-to-one basis. . For example, when the opening mode determination table TA is referenced in the second variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened / closed with the opening pattern P3 with a high probability, and the opening / closing blade 16 is opened / closed with the opening patterns P1, P2 with a low probability. May be operated. Further, for example, in the first variable state, when the opening mode determination table TB is referred to, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened / closed with the opening pattern P2 with a high probability, and the opening / closing blade 16 with the opening patterns P1, P3 with a low probability. May be opened and closed. Further, for example, when the opening mode determination table TC is referred to in the non-changeable state, the opening / closing blade 16 may be opened and closed by the opening pattern P3. Also, the probability of these probabilities does not matter. In this way, even if control is performed so that the second variation game is executed with a predetermined probability in the non-variable state and the first variable state, and the first variation game is executed with a predetermined probability in the second variable state. Good. Further, the opening / closing blade 16 may be controlled to be in the open state in a short open mode with a predetermined probability in the first variable state and the second variable state.

  In the above embodiment, the open mode determination table to be referred to is determined based on the normal hit type, and the open mode of the open / close blade 16 is determined by referring to the open mode determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening mode determination table may be controlled so as not to be referred to by directly controlling the opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16 based on the type of the normal hit, and the opening mode determination table is stored. There is no problem even if it is not done.

  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 embodiment, for example, the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the operating gate 19, each non-electric start winning opening 21, 22, the first large winning opening 24, and the second large winning opening 26 are arranged on the right side of the game board 10, respectively. May be provided. Further, in the above embodiment, the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the second non-electric start winning opening 22, and the first non-electric starting winning opening 21 are arranged in order from the top. There is no problem even if the electric winning opening 15 is disposed below. Further, for example, there is no problem even if the first non-electric start winning opening 21 is disposed above the second non-electric start winning opening 22.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 20 displays the normal winning symbol, the normal winning opening 15a is in the open state, but the normal winning symbol is not necessarily displayed. If winning can be made by lottery and an ordinary winning game can be given, the normal winning opening 15a may be opened.

  -In the said embodiment, the display mode of a special figure and a general figure is not ask | required. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a 14-segment display device is used as the special figure. It may be a display device that turns on and off the LEDs and the like.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a specific passing area and a general passing area through which a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 26 can pass are formed, and the game ball passes through the specific passing area before the round control ends. If not, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is terminated without executing the subsequent round control (so-called “puncture”). Further, for example, only in the round control of a specific round, when the game ball does not pass through the specific passing area, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round control.

In the above embodiment, the first big prize opening 24 and the second big prize opening 26 are configured as separate bodies. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a single big prize opening may be configured.
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-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. That is, each of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c as described above is an area where at least the movable levers 42 and 43 are disposed, and the game ball won in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 instead of in the ordinary electric winning opening 15. May be provided in a flow channel (a coupling device in which a flow channel is formed) coupled so as to be able to pass through. Further, for example, even if the configuration is not such as each movable lever 42, 43, etc., each non-electric start start winning opening 21, 22 is opened with the passage of the game ball to each operation trigger area 15b, 15c. Any other configuration can be used.

  In the above embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the variable state is given until the next time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable state may be given up to a predetermined number of times. 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-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.
In the above embodiment, “winning” in which a winning ball is obtained by entering a game ball, “passing” in which a gaming ball does not enter, or a winning ball cannot be obtained by entering a gaming ball Although described using “entrance ball”, all of these are concepts included in “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims. Further, “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims may be synonymous.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) 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.

  (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 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.

(C) The normal entry means has a distribution means for distributing whether the game ball entered from the normal entry port passes through the first operation opportunity area or the second operation opportunity area.
(D) A special entrance where a game ball can enter, and an operation so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. Special opening means having special opening / closing means for operating, and the special opening / closing means operates so as to be in an open state on condition that the game ball has passed through the special passing area.

  (E) The hit determination means is a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and the special opening / closing means is opened when a big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. The jackpot game is continued on the condition that the hit game has occurred and the game ball has passed through the special passing 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.
(H) The hit determination means has a small hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a small hit, and the special opening / closing is performed when a small hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. A small hit game is generated that operates so that the means can be in an open state, and a big hit game is generated on the condition that the game ball has passed through the special passing area.
(I) The hit determination means includes a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. When the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the special passing area is displayed. Regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed, a big hit game is generated.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 15 ... Ordinary electric prize opening (ordinary entry means), 15a ... Normal prize opening (ordinary entry), 15b ... 1st operation opportunity area | region (operation opportunity area | region, 1st passage area), 15c ... 2nd operation opportunity area | region (operation opportunity area | region, 2nd passage area | region), 16 ... Opening-and-closing blade (normal opening-and-closing means), 21 ... 1st non-electric start winning opening (variable starting means, 1st variable starting means), 21a ... 1st non-electrical winning opening (entrance entrance, 1st entrance), 21b ... 1st non-electrical opening / closing blade (opening / closing means, 1st opening / closing means), 22 ... 2nd non-electric start winning prize opening (variable starting means, (Second variable starting means), 22a ... second non-electric prize winning opening (ball entry opening, second entry opening), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing blade (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means), 24 ... first large Winning entrance (special entry means), 26 ... 2nd big prize opening (special entry means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main system CPU (hit determining means, big hit determining means, small hit determining means, normal hit determining means, opening / closing control means, counting control means, error control means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (notification control means) ), 41... Distributing shutter (sorting means), 42... First movable lever, 43.

Claims (1)

A hit determination means is provided for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a win, and the winning game is generated on the condition that a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the game machine
Variable starting means having opening and closing means that operate so that the entrance can be in 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 ball entry means having a normal opening / closing means that operates so that the normal ball entrance can be in an open state and a closed state;
An operation opportunity area through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass;
Special entrance means having special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state;
A special passing area through which a game ball entered from a special entrance can pass,
When a game ball enters the entrance, it can be a starting condition for the symbol variation game,
The normal opening / closing means operates so that the normal entrance can take an open state and a closed state when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game,
When a game ball passes through the special passing area, a game is generated,
The special opening and closing means operates so that the special entrance can take an open state and a closed state on condition that a winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
The opening / closing means includes
It operates so that it can take an open state mechanically,
Operates so as to be able to take an open state on condition that the game ball has passed through the operation trigger area in the normal ball entry means ,
The special symbol includes a first special symbol and a second special symbol,
As the symbol variation game, a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol are performed,
The entrance includes a first entrance and a second entrance,
The variable starting means includes first variable starting means having first opening / closing means that operates so that the first entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and the second entrance is in an open state and a closed state. And second variable starting means having second opening and closing means that operate to take
When a game ball enters the first entrance, it can be a starting condition for the first symbol variation game,
When a game ball enters the second entrance, it can be a starting condition for the second symbol variation game,
The normal ball entry means passes through the first operation opportunity area, which is operated so that the first opening / closing means can be opened when the game ball passes, and the game ball passes as the operation opportunity area. A gaming machine provided with a second activation opportunity region that is operated so that the second opening and closing means can be opened.