JP6093835B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine that improves the fun of a game in a specific gaming state. A specific gaming state is a state where it is easy to enter a normal electric accessory 107. The lower first start port 105b can change from a closed state to an open state when the game ball passes through the first passing region 301. The second start port 106 can change from the closed state to the open state when the game ball passes through the second passage region 302. The pachinko gaming machine can execute the first special game and the second special game having a higher degree of advantage than the first special game. The pachinko gaming machine executes the second special game when it is determined that the special game is executed by winning the game ball to the second start port 106, rather than winning the game ball to the first start port. Cheap. The specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state in which the possibility that a game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 passes through the second passage area 302 is different. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a series of symbol games in which a symbol such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is variably displayed on a predetermined display unit when a start condition is established, and a symbol indicating a determination result of jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. ing. Satisfaction of the start condition is, for example, that a jackpot random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the start area, and determination of a jackpot that is a special game is performed using determination information such as the acquired jackpot random number.

  When the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine performs a jackpot game that opens the jackpot. On the other hand, if the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a loss, the gaming machine plays the next symbol game when the next start condition is satisfied. The special symbols include a first special symbol and a second special symbol. For example, the symbol game with the second special symbol has a higher profit level for the player than the symbol game with the first special symbol. It is possible to win with high probability.

  In addition, it is equipped with ordinary electric instruments (first entry area) such as so-called electric tulips. There is a known gaming machine that plays a symbol game of a second special symbol when a non-electrically-powered object (second pitching area) that is in an open state is won (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP2015-167625A

  However, in the prior art, if there is a ball entering the first ball entering area in the specific gaming state, the second ball entering area is uniformly opened, so there is no particular interest after entering the first ball entering area. As a result, there is a problem that the game is not interesting in the specific gaming state.

  An object of the present invention is to improve the fun of a game in a specific game state in order to solve the above-described problems.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a start area where a game ball can enter, a first entrance area where a game ball can enter, and a game ball entering A second entrance area where a ball can enter, a third entrance area where a game ball can enter, a first passage area where a game ball entering the first entrance area can pass, and the first entrance area It is advantageous for the player by having the second passing area through which the game ball entered the ball area can pass and the game ball entering the start area, the second entrance area, or the third entrance area. Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game; special game execution means for executing the special game; and after the special game is executed, the game ball is placed in the first entrance area. Game state control means that can control the game in a specific game state that is easy to enter the ball, and a production system that can execute a predetermined production And the second entry area is changeable to an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter when the game ball passes through the first passage area, and the third entry area is When the game ball passes through the second passage area, the game ball can be changed to an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter, and the special game execution means includes the first special game having a predetermined advantage degree and the predetermined game The second special game having an advantage level higher than the advantage level of the game can be executed, and it is determined in the special game determination that the special game is executed by entering the second ball entering area of the game ball. It is easier to execute the second special game when it is determined that the special game is executed by entering the third entrance area of the game ball than the case, and the specific game state is A game ball that has entered one entry area passes through the second passage area. A first specific gaming state and a second specific gaming state that are different from each other, and the effect control means is configured to control the second entry area when the game ball passes the first passage area. A first effect that suggests a change to the open state, and a second effect that suggests a change to the open state of the third entrance area when the game ball passes the second passing area, At least one of them can be executed when a game is controlled in the specific game state.

  In the above invention, the effect control means can execute the first effect and the second effect when the game is controlled in the specific game state, and the first effect and the second effect. It is characterized in that the production mode differs from production. In the above invention, in the second specific gaming state, a gaming ball that has entered the first entering area is more likely to pass through the second passing area than the first passing area, and the gaming state control means In the special game determination, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by entering the third ball entering area of the game ball, the game is controlled in the second specific game state after the special game is executed. It is easy to use.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, in the first specific gaming state, the game ball that has entered the first entry area can pass through both the first passage area and the second passage area. It is characterized by.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of the game in a specific game state can be improved.

It is a figure which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow-down path | route of the game ball which entered the normal electric accessory. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol game process of the special symbol which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for normal time loses used at the time of loss in a normal game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for a 2nd specific game lose pattern used at the time of a loss in a 2nd specific game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for a 1st specific game lose pattern used at the time of a loss in a 1st specific game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots used at the time of jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state setting table. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol game process of the normal symbol which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the common figure determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of each operation | movement of a normal electric accessory and a sorting shutter. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process which an effect supervision part performs in the symbol game of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of production | presentation mode table. It is a flowchart which shows the opening production | presentation process of the non-electrical accessory by a production supervision part. It is a figure which shows another example of each operation | movement of a normal electric accessory and a sorting shutter.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine. A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”) belonging to the former first type. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a game board 101. A launcher 116 is provided at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The launcher 116 sequentially launches game balls stored in a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) one by one. When the game ball launched by the launch unit 116 rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, the game ball falls in the game area 103. A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in any direction by the nails. In the game area 103, an area where the game ball is falling is provided with a windmill for changing the fall direction of the game ball, and various winning ports such as a start port and a big winning port.

  A main liquid crystal 104 is provided almost at the center of the game board 101. A sub liquid crystal 114 is provided on the front side (player side) of the main liquid crystal 104. The main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 are liquid crystal displays (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display). The sub liquid crystal 114 can change the angle of the display screen with respect to the player by, for example, swinging left and right or tilting to the near side or the rear side by a moving mechanism (not shown). .

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, an upper first start port 105a, a lower first start port 105b, and a second start port 106 are provided. The upper first starting port 105a, the lower first starting port 105b, and the second starting port 106 are winning ports for starting a special symbol game. On the right side of the main liquid crystal 104, an ordinary electric accessory 107 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 107 takes an open state and a closed state. The ordinary electric accessory 107 allows a game ball to enter in the open state, and restricts the entrance of the game ball in the closed state. Note that “entering a ball” means that a game ball enters a specific area, and includes, for example, “passing” where a winning ball is not performed and “winning” where a winning ball is performed.

  Switching between the open state and the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is performed by a solenoid provided in the ordinary electric accessory 107. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is a so-called “velo” embodiment, and specifically, an open state drawn out from the board surface toward the front side in the drawing and a closed state housed on the board surface side (back side). , Take. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 107 is not limited to the tongue, and can also be a so-called electric tulip that opens and closes to the left and right. The normal electric accessory 107 is opened when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit of the normal symbol in the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes through one of the gates 108 provided on the left and right sides of the main liquid crystal 104.

  The game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 enters a predetermined operation region (first operation region or second operation region) without being collected in the collection port 111, for example. Here, the lower first starting port 105b has a first non-electrically-powered object 141 that is a second-type non-electrically-charged object. The second start port 106 includes a second non-electrically-operated object 142 that is a second-type non-electrically-operated object.

  The first non-electrical accessory 141 is mechanically released when a game ball enters the first operating area. Then, the first non-electrical accessory 141 is mechanically closed when a predetermined number (for example, two) of other game balls flowing down the game board 101 enter. Further, the second non-electrical accessory 142 is mechanically released when a game ball enters the second operation area. Then, the second non-electrical accessory 142 is mechanically closed when a predetermined number (for example, two) of other game balls flowing down the game board 101 enter.

  Further, an upper prize winning port 109 a is provided on the right side of the main liquid crystal 104. A lower major prize opening 109b is provided below the upper major prize opening 109a. Each big winning opening 109a, 109b (hereinafter referred to as “big winning opening 109” as appropriate) is determined to be a big win in a special symbol game, and the release mode according to the type of the big win (big win symbol). To release. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 109, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out.

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, an ordinary winning opening 110 is provided. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In FIG. 1, an information display section 112 is provided in the lower left portion of the game board 101 to clearly indicate game information such as special symbols and normal symbols to the player. The information display unit 112 displays, for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol. The first special symbol represents a result of a special symbol game (a jackpot determination result) performed when a game ball wins the upper first starting port 105a or the lower first starting port 105b. The second special symbol represents a result of a special symbol symbol game that is performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the near side (player side).

  In the frame member 113, a speaker is incorporated above the game area 103. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on the upper portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113. An operation lever 120 is provided on the front side of the effect light unit 115. The operation lever 120 can be gripped and operated downward by the player during a predetermined performance. Further, on both sides of the effect light part 115, a decoration part 131 that is a part of the frame member 113 and protrudes to the near side is provided.

  A launcher 116 is provided at a lower position of the frame member 113. The firing unit 116 includes an operation handle 116a and a firing instruction member 116b. The operation handle 116a is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 116b. The firing instruction member 116b is freely rotatable by a player's operation. When the player holds the operation handle 116a and rotates the firing instruction member 116b, the firing instruction member 116b causes the game ball to be fired with the strength of hitting according to the operated amount of rotation.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided in the lower part of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 receive an operation from the player.

  Further, in the frame member 113, a not-shown hitting ball supply tray is provided at a lower portion of the game area 103. The hit ball supply tray accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit 116.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 (so-called gimmick) that operates during a predetermined performance is provided. The movable accessory 130 has, for example, a bell-shaped decorative body, and the bell-shaped decorative body swings left and right in the drawing by a moving mechanism (not shown) during a predetermined performance. In addition to the movable combination 130 shown in the figure, a movable combination (not shown) is also provided. As the movable accessory (not shown), for example, there is one that advances to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 during a predetermined performance, and retreats from the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 at times other than the predetermined performance.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 210 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 220 that controls the payout of prize balls, and a production control unit that controls the contents of the production. A unit 230, an image / sound control unit 240 that controls images and sounds, and a lamp control unit 250 that controls lighting of various lamps.

  Each control unit has a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). Each control unit performs various controls by executing various programs stored in the ROM while the CPU uses the RAM as a work area. Below, the structure of each control part is demonstrated in detail.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 210 performs special symbol determination (big hit determination), normal symbol determination, selection of various symbol variation patterns, setting of a game state, control of variation display of various symbols, storage of hold information, Control of the special winning opening 109 and control of the ordinary electric accessory 107 are performed. Specifically, each control will be described. In the jackpot determination, the main control unit 210 determines that the random number acquired by winning the upper first starting port 105a, the lower first starting port 105b, or the second starting port 106 indicates a jackpot. A jackpot is determined when the value matches. Further, in the normal symbol determination, the main control unit 210 determines that the random number acquired by passing the game ball through the gate 108 matches the determination value indicating the normal symbol hit (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”). .

  In selecting the variation pattern of various symbols, the main control unit 210 selects a variation pattern of the determination value corresponding to the random number acquired by the start winning. Further, in setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 performs the normal gaming state, the short-time gaming state (including the first short-time gaming state and the second short-time gaming state), and the probability-changing gaming state (the first probability-changing gaming state and the first gaming state). The game state is controlled in any of the two probability change game states. Specifically, the main control unit 210 controls one of the low probability state and the high probability state and controls whether or not to add a time reduction function. The details of the gaming state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the control of the special symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and stops displaying the special symbol indicating the jackpot determination result when a predetermined time based on the jackpot determination result has elapsed. In the control of the normal symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 displays the normal symbol variably until a predetermined time elapses based on the normal symbol determination result, and stops displaying the normal symbol when the predetermined time elapses.

  In storing the hold information, the main control unit 210 stores the hold information of the special symbol and the hold information of the normal symbol. For example, when there is a start prize at the upper first start port 105a, the lower first start port 105b, or the second start port 106 during the special symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 stores the hold information. The hold information includes various random numbers acquired at the time of starting winning and a preliminary determination result obtained by performing a jackpot determination or a variation pattern determination in advance using the acquired various random numbers. Further, when the game ball passes through each gate 108 during the normal symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 stores the normal symbol hold information (ordinary symbol hold information).

  The main control unit 210 controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 109 in the jackpot game including the opening game, the round game, and the ending game. The main control unit 210 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 107 in a game per game. In addition, the main control unit 210 opens and closes the distribution shutter that distributes the game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory 107 to either the first passing area or the second passing area in the open game of the normal electric accessory 107. Control.

  Various SW (Switch) 211, various solenoids 212, and various display units 213 are connected to the main control unit 210. The various SWs 211 include an upper first start port SW that detects a game ball won in the upper first start port 105a, a lower first start port SW that detects a game ball won in the lower first start port 105b, and a second A second start port SW that detects a game ball that has won the start port 106 and a gate SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108 are included. The various SWs 211 include a first detection SW that detects a game ball that passes through the first passage area, and a second detection SW that detects a game ball that passes through the second passage area. Note that the first detection SW and the second detection SW are not limited to the configuration connected to the main control unit 210, and may be configured to be connected to the production control unit 230.

  The various SWs 211 are an upper prize winning SW for detecting a game ball won in the upper prize winning opening 109a, a lower prize winning SW SW for detecting a game ball winning in the lower prize winning opening 109b, and a normal winning prize opening 110. A normal winning opening SW for detecting a game ball that has won a prize is included. As the various SWs 211, for example, proximity switches are used.

  The various solenoids 212 include an electric tulip solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107, an upper prize port solenoid that opens and closes the upper prize port 109a, and a lower prize port solenoid that opens and closes the lower prize port 109b. Including.

  The various display units 213 include a first special symbol display unit that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit that displays a second special symbol, a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol, and hold information. It includes a hold display unit for displaying, and a right-handed display unit for displaying that right-handing is performed.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board (not shown) is connected to the main controller 210, and various information performed by the main controller 210 can be output to the outside. The main control unit 210 is realized by a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 220 will be described. The award ball control unit 220 is connected to various SWs 221 that detect the state of a game ball to be paid out, a payout unit 222 that pays out a game ball, and a launch unit 116 that launches the game ball. The various SWs 221 include a fixed position detection SW, a payout ball detection SW, a ball presence detection SW, a full tank detection SW, and the like. The prize ball control unit 220 controls the payout unit 222 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 220 makes each winning port (upper first starting port 105a, lower first starting port 105b, second starting port 106, upper large winning port 109a, lower large) with respect to the payout unit 222. Control is performed to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won in the prize opening 109b and the normal prize opening 110).

  The award ball control unit 220 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 116 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 116 includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches a game ball, and the like. When a game operation is detected by the sensor of the launching unit 116, the prize ball control unit 220 drives a solenoid in accordance with the detected game operation, thereby firing game balls at predetermined intervals.

  The prize ball controller 220 is connected to a frame external information terminal board (not shown), and can output various information performed by the prize ball controller 220 to the outside. The prize ball control unit 220 is realized by a prize ball control board.

(3. Director of Production)
Next, the configuration of the production control unit 230 will be described. The production supervision unit 230 supervises the overall production based on various commands received from the main control unit 210. Specifically, the effect supervising unit 230 executes processing for determining the content of the effect and causing the image / sound control unit 240 and the lamp control unit 250 to perform the effect. For example, the effect supervising unit 230 outputs various effect commands to the image / sound control unit 240 and the lamp control unit 250 at a predetermined timing.

  The effect supervision unit 230 performs selection of a jackpot effect, selection of a change effect, selection of a notice effect, control of an operation effect, control of a hold effect, control of an effect mode, control of an opening effect of a non-electrical accessory, and the like. The jackpot effect is an effect during the jackpot game, and includes, for example, an opening effect, a round effect, an ending effect, and the like. The variation effect is an effect using a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol, for example, a reach effect.

  There are, for example, three decorative designs including a first decorative design, a second decorative design, and a third decorative design. The effect supervising unit 230 stops and displays the three decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the order of the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the third decorative symbol. In the reach production, two of the three decorative symbols (for example, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) are stopped and displayed with the same or related ones, and the remaining one (for example, the third decorative symbol) is displayed. Is a special effect that allows you to expect a big hit by displaying it fluctuating for a predetermined time.

  In the case of a jackpot in the reach production, the production supervision unit 230 stops and displays the third decorative design with the same or related to the first decorative design and the second decorative design. Further, in the case of a loss in reach production, the production supervision unit 230 causes the third decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed with a symbol that is not the same as or unrelated to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol.

  Note that in the case of a normal lose that does not perform reach production, the production supervision unit 230 stops the second decorative symbol with the one that is not the same as the first decorative symbol or is not related, and then displays the second decorative symbol. 3 Stop displaying decorative symbols. A state in which two of the three decorative symbols (for example, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) are the same or related and are stopped and displayed is referred to as a “tempe” state.

  The notice effect is selected based on the jackpot determination result and the variation pattern of the special symbol. The notice effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the variation effect is a big hit and suggests whether or not the change effect is a big hit, and is performed at a predetermined timing before or after the development of the reach effect. The notice effect includes, for example, a conversation effect in which the content of a conversation develops in stages, a step-up effect in which a display image such as a character action develops in steps, a cut-in effect that interrupts an image, and a predetermined character appearing There are a character effect, a movable character effect that moves the movable character 130, and the like. Each notice effect is an effect that develops step by step. For example, when it develops to a high level, when the character color or background color is a specific color, or when a predetermined action is performed, Indicates that the reliability is high.

  The operation effect is an effect of performing an instruction effect that prompts an operation to the operation unit 231 and switching to a predetermined effect when an operation is received from the player. The operation unit 231 includes an effect button 118, a cross key 119, an operation lever 120, and the like. The operation effect is an effect with different reliability for the jackpot depending on the operation target. For example, the effect using the operation lever 120 is the most reliable effect.

  The hold effect is an effect performed based on hold information (including prior determination information) stored in the main control unit 210. For example, the hold effect is a big hit compared to a normal hold effect that is a normal hold display or a normal hold effect. Special hold effect which is a hold display with high reliability for is included. The effect mode is set according to the game state of the main control unit 210, and includes, for example, a normal mode in the normal game state, a time-short mode in the short-time game state, a probability change mode in the probability-change game state, and the like. More specifically, the effect mode includes the first short time mode in the first short time gaming state, the second short time mode in the second short time gaming state, the first certain variation mode in the first certain variation game state, and the second certain variation game state. There is a second probability variation mode. The production control unit 230 is realized by a production control board.

  In addition, the production supervision unit 230 controls the opening production of the first non-electric accessory 141 and the second non-electric accessory 142. Specifically, the production supervision unit 230 opens the first non-electrically-powered object 141 included in the lower first starting port 105b based on the detection result of the first detection SW that detects the game ball in the first passing area. A first opening effect that suggests a change to is performed. In addition, the production supervising unit 230 changes the second non-electrical accessory 142 of the second start port 106 to the open state based on the detection result of the second detection SW that detects the game ball in the second passing area. The suggested second opening effect is performed.

(4. Image / sound controller)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 240 will be described. The image / sound control unit 240 controls the image, the sound, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 230. The image / sound control unit 240 stores image data and sound data. The image data includes, for example, background image data, decorative design image data, character image data, preview image data, hold image data, operation instruction image data, and the like.

  The audio data includes audio data corresponding to various effects. Specifically, the audio data includes audio data corresponding to a variation effect, audio data corresponding to each effect mode, and the like.

  The image / sound control unit 240 reads predetermined image data and outputs it to the main liquid crystal 104 or the sub liquid crystal 114 based on an effect command from the effect control unit 230, or reads predetermined audio data and outputs it to the speaker 241. I will let you. Thereby, the main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 can display an image at a predetermined timing. The speaker 241 can output sound at a predetermined timing. The image / sound control unit 240 is realized by an image / sound control board.

(5. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 250 will be described. The lamp control unit 250 controls the lighting of various lamps 251 provided on the game board 101 and the frame member 113, the operation of the movable accessory 130, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 230. . The various lamps 251 are provided at predetermined positions on the board surface. For example, the lamps incorporated in the lower first starting port 105b, the lamps incorporated in the first non-electrically-powered object 141, and the second starting port 106 are incorporated. And a lamp built in the second non-electrical accessory 142. The lamp control unit 250 stores lighting data of various lamps 251 and operation data of the movable accessory 130.

  The lamp control unit 250 reads predetermined lighting data and lights various lamps 251 based on a production command from the production supervision unit 230, or reads predetermined operation data and operates the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 250 is realized by a lamp control board.

(Regarding the flow down of the game ball that entered the normal electric accessory 107)
Next, the flow path of the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flow path of a game ball that has entered a normal electric accessory. In FIG. 3, the ordinary electric accessory 107 is openable and closable, and specifically, takes an open state drawn to the near side in the figure and a closed state accommodated in the far side in the figure. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is easy to open in a game state (specific game state) to which a time reduction function is added, and is difficult to open in a game state (non-specific game state) to which a time reduction function is not added. The game ball enters the passing area 300 when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is in the open state, and is restricted from entering the passing area 300 in the closed state.

  The game balls that have not entered the passing area 300 flow down the surface of the game board 101, for example, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the lower first starting port 105b, the second starting port 106, etc. It becomes possible to win a prize at the prize opening. However, in the case where no winning hole is won, the game ball is guided to the collecting port 111 and collected.

  A game ball that has entered the passing area 300 flows down the passing area 300. The passing area 300 is provided on the board surface of the game board 101 or in the board surface. The passing area 300 includes a first passing area 301 and a second passing area 302. At a branch position between the first passing area 301 and the second passing area 302, an openable / closable sorting shutter 310 for sorting the game balls is provided.

  The distribution shutter 310 guides the game ball to the first passage area 301 in the closed state and guides the game ball to the second passage area 302 in the open state. The opening / closing timing of the distribution shutter 310 will be described later in detail using FIG. 11 and the like, but differs depending on the gaming state.

  Specifically, the opening / closing timing of the distribution shutter 310 in the first specific gaming state (for example, the first short-time gaming state or the first probability variation gaming state) is slightly different from the opening / closing timing of the ordinary electric accessory 107. Specifically, when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened, the sorting shutter 310 can take either a closed state or an open state. For this reason, in the first specific gaming state, the distribution shutter 310 may distribute the game ball to the first passing area 301 or the second passing area 302.

  All or some of the game balls guided to the first passing area 301 enter the first operating area 331. The first operating region 331 mechanically opens the first non-electrically-powered object 141 (lower first starting port 105b) when a game ball enters. After the first non-electric accessory 141 is in the open state, when there is a predetermined number of balls (for example, two balls) on itself, the first non-electrical accessory 141 returns to the closed state. In addition, a well-known technique can be used about the structure of the mechanism etc. which open the 1st non-electric-powered object 141 mechanically by passage of the 1st action | operation area | region 331. FIG. Similarly, a well-known technique can be used for the configuration of the second non-electrical accessory 142.

  Further, in the second specific gaming state (for example, the second short-time gaming state or the second probability variation gaming state), the opening / closing timing of the distribution shutter 310 is the same as the opening / closing timing of the ordinary electric accessory 107, for example. For this reason, since the distribution shutter 310 is opened when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened, the game ball is guided to the second passage area 302. All or part of the game balls guided to the second passage area 302 enter the second operation area 332. In the second operation region 332, when the game ball enters, the second non-electrical accessory 142 (second start port 106) is mechanically opened. After the second non-electric accessory 142 is in the open state, when there is a predetermined number (for example, two balls) of balls, it returns to the closed state.

  The first passage area 301 is provided with a first detection SW 321 that detects a game ball passing through the first passage area 301. The second passage area 302 is provided with a second detection SW 322 that detects a game ball passing through the second passage area 302.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the first opening effect when the first detection SW 321 detects a game ball. The first opening effect is an effect of causing a lamp built in the lower first start port 105b to emit light, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second opening effect when the second detection SW 322 detects a game ball. The second opening effect is, for example, an effect of causing a lamp built in the second start port 106 to emit light.

  In the present embodiment, a jackpot determination that makes it easier to win a jackpot that has a higher degree of profit for the player is made at the time of winning the second start port 106 than when winning the lower first start port 105b. For this reason, it is good also as performing the flashy direction in the 2nd opening effect rather than the 1st opening effect. The flashy effects are, for example, changing the lighting color to a conspicuous lighting color (for example, red) or the lighting mode to a conspicuous flashing mode (for example, high-speed flashing).

(Example of functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a special game determination unit 401, a special game execution unit 402, a game state control unit 403, and an effect control unit 410.

(Regarding the opening performance of non-electrically-powered objects)
First, the opening effect of the first non-electrical accessory 141 provided in the lower first starting port 105b and the opening effect of the second non-electrical accessory 142 included in the second starting port 106 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a normal electric accessory 107 as a first entry area, a lower first start port 105b as a second entry area, and a second as a third entry area. A starting port 106, a first passing region 301 for guiding the game ball to the lower first starting port 105b, a second passing region 302 for guiding the gaming ball to the second starting port 106, and a gaming ball for the first passing region 301 or the first And a sorting shutter 310 as a sorting means for sorting to the 2-pass area 302.

  The ordinary electric accessory 107 can enter a game ball. The ordinary electric accessory 107 can take an open state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and a closed state in which a game ball is easy to enter. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is easy to open for a long time (long release) in a specific gaming state where a time reduction function is added, and is long in a non-specific gaming state where a time reduction function is not added. Difficult to open. In the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 107 performs only a short time opening (short opening) even when it is a normal figure in the non-specific gaming state, so that the ordinary electric combination 107 in the non-specific gaming state. Almost never enters the ball. However, a configuration may be adopted in which it is possible to enter the ordinary electric accessory 107 even in the non-specific gaming state by enabling the long-time release in the non-specific gaming state.

  The lower first start opening 105b is capable of entering a game ball and has a first non-electrical accessory 141. In the present embodiment, the second pitching area is realized by the lower first starting port 105b, but is not limited to this, and by other winning holes where the game balls flowing down the board surface of the game board 101 can win. It may be realized. The other winning holes are, for example, the upper first starting hole 105a and the normal winning hole 110. However, in this case, it is assumed that the other winning opening has a non-electrically-powered accessory that can be changed from a closed state to an open state by passing a game ball in the first passage region 301.

  In the first passing area 301, a game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 can pass. Since the ordinary electric accessory 107 is easy to open for a long time in the specific game state, the game ball passes through the first passage area 301 in the specific game state. However, in the non-specific game state, when the long opening of the ordinary electric accessory 107 can be executed, the game ball can pass through the first passage area 301 even in the non-specific game state.

  When the game ball passes through the first passage area 301 (specifically, the first operation area 331), the lower first starting port 105b (first non-electrical accessory 141) as the second entry area is It is possible to change from a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter to an open state in which game balls are easy to enter. In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage area 301, the first non-electrically-powered object 141 is in an open state. After the first non-electrical accessory 141 is in an open state, the first non-electrical accessory 141 is closed by entering a predetermined number (for example, two balls).

  The effect control unit 410 can execute the first effect when the game ball passes through the first passage area 301. The first effect is an effect suggesting a change to the open state of the first non-electric accessory 141 (lower first start port 105b). The change to the open state is, for example, a subsequent change to the open state or a change to the open state. In addition, since the first non-electric accessory 141 is in an open state, it becomes easier for a game ball to win the lower first start opening 105b, so the first effect suggests winning to the lower first start opening 105b. Including production to do.

  Specifically, the first effect is a first opening effect, for example, an effect of causing the lamps built in the lower first start opening 105b and the first non-electrical accessory 141 to emit light. In addition, the first effect is not limited to the light emission of the lamp, and the main liquid crystal 104 or the sub liquid crystal 114 may be used to suggest a change to the open state of the first non-electrical accessory 141 depending on the image.

  In addition, the first effect may suggest a change to the open state of the first non-electrical accessory 141 by voice using the speaker 241. Further, the first effect may be an effect only at the moment when the first non-electric accessory 141 is in the open state (effect at a predetermined timing), or may be predetermined after the first non-electric accessory 141 is in the open state. It may be an effect that continues for a period of time, or may be an effect that continues until the first non-electrical accessory 141 is closed (until there is a winning of two balls at the lower first starting port 105b).

  The effect control unit 410 performs the first effect when a game ball is detected by the first detection SW 321 provided in the first passage area 301. In addition, not only the detection of the game ball by the first detection SW 321, but also, for example, if the SW is provided to detect the opening of the first non-electric actor 141, the game ball is detected by the SW The production control unit 410 may perform the first production.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second passing area 302 can pass the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107. Since the ordinary electric accessory 107 is easy to open for a long time in the specific game state, the game ball passes through the second passage region 302 in the specific game state. However, in the non-specific game state, when the long opening of the ordinary electric accessory 107 can be executed, the game ball can pass through the second passage area 302 even in the non-specific game state.

  The distribution shutter 310 distributes the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 to one of the first passage area 301 and the second passage area 302. The possibility of distribution to the first passage area 301 (first distribution ratio) and the possibility of distribution to the second passage area 302 (second distribution ratio) by the distribution shutter 310 are determined in advance according to the gaming state. It has been. For example, in the first specific gaming state, the first distribution ratio is higher than the second distribution ratio, that is, the first specific gaming state is more easily distributed to the first passage area 301 than the second passage area 302. In the second specific gaming state, for example, the first distribution ratio is 0% and the second distribution ratio is 100%, that is, the second distribution area is not allocated to the first passage area 301 and is all in the second passage area. To 302.

  The effect control unit 410 can execute a second effect different from the first effect when the game ball passes through the second passage area 302. The second effect is, for example, an effect of causing a lamp different from the lamp that emits light in the first effect among the various lamps 251 to emit light. For example, when a part or all of the game balls that have passed through the second passage area 302 are collected in the collection port 111, the second effect is an effect indicating that it is disadvantageous for the player. It is good. An effect indicating that it is disadvantageous is an effect unfortunate for the player, such as an effect in which the lighting of the lamp is conservative.

  The effect control unit 410 performs the second effect when a game ball is detected by the second detection SW 322 provided in the second passage area 302. In addition, the second effect is not limited to the light emission of the various lamps 251, but may be based on an image in the main liquid crystal 104 or the sub liquid crystal 114, or may be based on sound from the speaker 241.

  In the present embodiment, the third entrance area is realized by the second starting port 106. The second start port 106 is capable of winning a game ball and has a second non-electric accessory 142. The third winning area is realized by the second starting opening 106, but is not limited to this, and may be realized by another winning opening that allows a game ball flowing down the board surface of the gaming board 101 to win. The other winning holes are, for example, the upper first starting hole 105a and the normal winning hole 110. However, in this case, it is assumed that the other winning opening has a non-electrically-powered accessory that can be changed from a closed state to an open state by passing a game ball in the second passage region 302.

  The second starting port 106 (second non-electrically-operated accessory 142) serving as the second entrance area is such that the game ball enters when the game ball passes through the second passage area 302 (second operation area 332). It is possible to change from a difficult closed state to an open state in which game balls can easily enter. In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the second passage region 302, the second non-electrically-powered object 142 is opened. After the second non-electric accessory 142 is in the open state, it is closed when a predetermined number (for example, two balls) enters.

  The second effect is an effect that suggests a change to the open state of the second start port 106 (second non-electrical accessory 142). Specifically, the second effect is a second opening effect, which is an effect of causing the lamps built in the second start port 106 and the second non-electrical accessory 142 to emit light. In addition, since the second non-electric accessory 142 is in the open state, it is easy for the game ball to win the second starting port 106, and therefore the second effect is an effect that suggests winning the second starting port 106. including.

  The production control unit 410 is not limited to performing the second production based on the detection of the game ball by the second detection SW 322. For example, the production control unit 410 has a configuration in which an SW for detecting the opening of the second non-electrical actor 142 is provided. If so, the second effect may be performed when a game ball is detected by the SW.

  The special game determination unit 401 makes a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball wins the lower first start port 105b or the second start port 106. The special game determination is a jackpot determination. The special game execution unit 402 executes the special game when the special game determination unit 401 determines that the special game is to be executed.

  The special game execution unit 402 can execute a first special game having a predetermined advantage level and a second special game having an advantage level higher than the predetermined advantage level. The second special game is, for example, a jackpot having a large number of continuous rounds or a game state after the jackpot is ended as a probability change game state (for example, a second probability change game state).

  Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 6 and the like, in the second special game, a 16R jackpot (16R second game) in which the game state after the jackpot is set to the second specific game state (for example, the second probability variable game state) is set. Is a promising jackpot). Further, the first special game is a 4R jackpot (4R first probability variable jackpot) in which the gaming state after the jackpot is set to the first specific gaming state (for example, the first probability variable gaming state).

  In the present embodiment, the special game determination unit 401 wins the game ball at the second start port 106 rather than the special game determination by winning at the upper first start port 105a or the lower first start port 105b of the game ball. It is easier to determine that the special game determination based on is a special game (second specific game state) having a high profit level for the player. For example, the special game determination unit 401 determines to execute the second special game when it is determined that a special game is to be performed for the winning at the upper first start port 105a or the lower first start port 105b of the game ball. The probability is 0%, and the probability of executing the second special game when it is determined that a special game is to be performed for the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 106 is a probability of more than 0% (for example, 75%). To do.

  For this reason, the special game execution unit 402 determines that a special game is to be executed in the special game determination by winning the game ball under the first start port 105b. The second special game is easier to execute when it is determined that the special game is executed by winning.

  As a result, it is possible to make the winning at the second starting port 106 a higher expectation than the winning at the lower first starting port 105b. In addition, since the first effect includes an effect that suggests winning at the lower first start opening 105b, and the second effect includes an effect that suggests winning at the second start opening 106, the second effect is more second than the first effect. The production can be a production with high expectation for the second special game.

(About the change of the first special symbol in the specific gaming state)
The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has an upper first starting port 105a as a starting region. The special game determination unit 401 makes a special game determination by winning a game ball in the upper first start port 105a, the lower first start port 105b, or the second start port 106.

  The game state control unit 403 can control the game in a specific game state in which the game ball can easily enter the ordinary electric accessory 107 compared to the normal game state after the special game is executed by the special game execution unit 402. is there.

  The specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state in which the possibility that a game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 passes through the second passage area 302 is different. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 is distributed to either the first passage area 301 or the second passage area 302 by the distribution shutter 310. For this reason, the possibility that the game balls are distributed to the second passage area 302 by the distribution shutter 310 (second distribution ratio) is different between the first specific game state and the second specific game state. Further, the possibility that the game balls are distributed to the first passing area 301 by the distribution shutter 310 (first distribution ratio) also differs between the first specific game state and the second specific game state.

  However, the first distribution rate may be the same in the first specific game state and the second specific game state. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 are distributed to one of the first passage area 301 and the second passage area 302, so the first specific game state and the second specific game Depending on the state, not only the second distribution ratio but also the first distribution ratio will be different. On the other hand, for example, if the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 is distributed to other areas other than the first passing area 301 and the second passing area 302, It is also possible for the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state to be the same.

  After the special game is executed by the special game execution unit 402, the game state control unit 403 controls the game in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state. However, the game state control unit 403 controls the game in the first specific game state (or the second specific game state) until the predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed after the special game is executed by the special game execution unit 402. When the predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed, the game may be controlled in the second specific game state (or the first specific game state).

  In the second specific game state, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 is likely to pass through the second passage region 302 rather than the first passage region 301. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 in the second specific game state passes substantially through the second passage region 302. For this reason, in the second specific gaming state, the second non-electrical accessory 142 (second starting port 106) is almost opened. In winning a prize at the second starting port 106, a special game determination having a high degree of advantage for the player is performed. For this reason, the second specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the player can most benefit. Specifically, the second specific game state is a second short game state or a second probability variation game state.

  Further, in the first specific gaming state, the game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory 107 can pass through both the first passing area 301 and the second passing area 302. That is, in the first specific gaming state, both the first non-electrically-powered object 141 (lower first starting port 105b) and the second non-electrically-powered object 142 (second starting port 106) can be opened. In the present embodiment, in the first specific gaming state, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 107 passes through the first passage area 301 more easily than the second passage area 302. It is easier to open the first non-electrical accessory 141 than the object 142.

  In winning a prize at the lower first start port 105b, it is easy to execute the first special game with a low degree of advantage in the special game determination. Therefore, the first specific gaming state is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player as compared to the second specific gaming state. Specifically, the first specific game state is a first short-time game state or a first probability variation game state.

  The first distribution ratio and the second distribution ratio can be changed by adjusting the opening timing of the distribution shutter 310 and the opening timing of the ordinary electric accessory 107. For example, in the second specific gaming state, by setting the first allocation rate to 20%, even in the second specific gaming state, it is possible to pass through the first passing area 301 (possible to win the lower first starting port 105b). Good. Further, in the first specific gaming state, for example, by setting the first allocation rate to 100%, it is possible to pass only the first passing area 301 in the first specific gaming state (only the lower first starting port 105b can be won). ).

  In the special game determination, the game state control unit 403 controls the game in the second specific game state after executing the special game when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by winning the game ball into the second starting port 106. Cheap. In addition, in the special game determination, the game state control unit 403 determines that the special game is to be executed by winning the upper first start port 105a or the lower first start port 105b of the game ball. It is easy to control the game in the first specific game state.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the production | presentation control part 410 performs a 1st open | release effect and a 2nd open | release effect irrespective of a game state, you may control these effects according to a game state. For example, in the first specific gaming state, it is possible to win both the lower first starting port 105b and the second starting port 106, but the second starting port 106 (second non-starting) in which a special game determination advantageous to the player is performed. It is possible to execute only the second opening effect that suggests winning in the electric accessory 142) and not to execute the first opening effect.

  Thereby, it can be emphasized that the special game determination advantageous to the player is performed in the first specific game state. Even in the second specific gaming state, when it is configured to allow passage through the first passing area 301, that is, when it is possible to win both the lower first starting port 105b and the second starting port 106 It is also possible to execute only the second opening effect and not execute the first opening effect.

  In addition, for example, in the first specific gaming state, only the first opening effect that suggests winning in the lower first starting port 105b (first non-electrical accessory 141) in which a special game determination unfavorable to the player is performed is executed. The second opening effect may not be executed. Thereby, it can be suggested that a special game determination unfavorable to the player is performed in the first specific gaming state, and the player can be harassed. Even in the second specific gaming state, when it is configured to allow passage through the first passing area 301, that is, when it is possible to win both the lower first starting port 105b and the second starting port 106 It is also possible to execute only the first opening effect and not execute the second opening effect.

  Further, for example, in a non-specific game state, if the normal electric accessory 107 can be opened long and both the first passage area 301 and the second passage area 302 are allowed to pass, Only the second opening effect that suggests winning at the second starting port 106 (second non-electrical accessory 142) where an advantageous special game determination is performed may be executed, and the first opening effect may not be executed. Thereby, it can be emphasized that the special game determination advantageous to the player is performed in the non-specific game state.

(Special symbol game processing performed by the main controller)
Next, the contents of the special symbol game process performed by the main control unit 210 will be described. In addition, the process of the main control part 210 demonstrated below is performed when CPU of the main control part 210 runs the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 5, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the start condition is satisfied (step S501). Satisfaction of the start condition is, for example, that the game ball wins the upper first start port 105a, the lower first start port 105b, or the second start port 106 in a standby state in which the special symbol is not changed. When the hold information is stored in a state where the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the variation display is terminated and the next variation display is started.

  Also, hold information (hereinafter referred to as “first hold information”) due to winning at the upper first start opening 105a and lower first start opening 105b, and hold information (hereinafter referred to as “second hold” at winning through the second start opening 106). When the special symbol variation display is finished in a state where both are stored, the main control unit 210 preferentially plays the special symbol game using the second hold information. This is because the special game determination (bonus symbol determination) based on the second hold information makes it easier to win a jackpot advantageous to the player than the special game determination based on the first hold information, that is, a jackpot determination with a high profit level is performed. This is because

  The main control unit 210 waits until the start condition is satisfied (step S501: No), and when the start condition is satisfied (step S501: Yes), performs a special game determination that is a big hit determination (step S502). In the special game determination, the probability that the main control unit 210 determines that the special game is a big hit is 1/300, for example. Specifically, for example, when the random number acquired by starting winning among the random numbers “0” to “299” matches a determination value (for example, “0”) indicating a jackpot, It is determined that it is a big hit, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is lost.

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the result of the special game determination is a special game (step S503). If the result of the special game determination is not a special game (step S503: No), that is, if it is a loss, the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S505. When the result of the special game determination is a special game (step S503: Yes), the main control unit 210 performs a special game symbol determination (step S504).

  The special game symbol is a jackpot symbol. Details of the jackpot symbol will be described later with reference to FIG. 6. Specifically, the jackpot symbol indicates a type of jackpot, for example, a jackpot symbol indicating 4R (Round) first probability variable jackpot, 16R There is a jackpot symbol indicating the second probability jackpot, a jackpot symbol indicating the 4R first normal jackpot, and a jackpot symbol indicating the 4R second normal jackpot. In the special game symbol determination, match determination with a determination value is performed using a jackpot symbol random number, and one of these jackpot symbols is selected.

  Next, the main control unit 210 performs variation pattern determination (step S505). The variation pattern indicates a variation mode including the variation time of the special symbol. In the variation pattern determination, one variation pattern is selected by performing a coincidence determination with a determination value using a variation pattern random number based on the result of the special game determination, the gaming state, and the number of holdings (the number of holding information). . For example, when the result of the special game determination is a loss, a variation pattern with a short variation time is likely to be selected when the probability variation gaming state, the short-time gaming state, or the number of holds is a predetermined number or more. Details of the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern determination will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the main control unit 210 starts the symbol variation display (step S506). Specifically, the main control unit 210 causes the first special symbol display unit to variably display the first special symbol in the symbol variation display based on winning in the upper first starting port 105a or the lower first starting port 105b. . Further, the main control unit 210 causes the second special symbol display unit to variably display the second special symbol in the symbol variation display based on the winning at the second starting port 106.

  Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the variation time of the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination has elapsed since the start of the variation display (step S507). The main control unit 210 waits until the variation time elapses (step S507: No). When the variation time elapses (step S507: Yes), the main control unit 210 stops and displays a special symbol indicating the determination result of the special game determination (step S508). ). Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special game symbol that represents a jackpot (step S509). When the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special game symbol (step S509: Yes), the main control unit 210 executes the special game (step S510).

  In the execution of the special game, the main control unit 210 controls the opening / closing of the special prize opening 109 in each of the opening game, the round game, and the ending game. When the execution of the special game is completed, the main control unit 210 sets a gaming state (step S511), and ends the symbol game process of the special symbol. In the setting of the gaming state, the main control unit 210 sets, for example, a short-time gaming state (first short-time gaming state or second short-time gaming state) and a probability-changing gaming state (first probability-changing gaming state or second probability-changing gaming state). . When setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 sets a flag indicating each gaming state to ON or sets the remaining number of times determined for each gaming state.

  In step S509, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is not a special game symbol (step S509: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not there is a change in the gaming state (step S512). In the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the main control unit 210 performs a process of subtracting “1” every time one change is completed before the process of step S512, but the remaining number of times after the subtraction is “ When it becomes “0”, it is determined that there is a change in the gaming state. For example, when the remaining number of hours-short gaming state becomes “0” after subtraction, the main control unit 210 determines that there is a change from the time-short gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  When there is no change in the gaming state (step S512: No), the main control unit 210 ends the special symbol game process. When there is a change in the gaming state (step S512: Yes), the main control unit 210 changes the gaming state (step S513) and ends the special symbol symbol game process.

  The main control unit 210 outputs a command indicating each operation to the production control unit 230 when performing each operation, such as when starting a special symbol variable display, when displaying a stop, or when executing a special game. To do. Thereby, the production supervision unit 230 can perform the production according to the operation of the main control unit 210.

(About jackpot symbols and gaming status)
Next, the jackpot symbol and the gaming state will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot symbol. The symbol correspondence display 600 shown in FIG. 6 associates the jackpot symbol with the contents of the jackpot. As shown in the symbol correspondence display 600, there are four types of jackpot symbols: ZA, ZB, ZC, and ZD. The jackpot symbol ZA is a 4R first probability variation jackpot. The jackpot symbol ZB is a 16R second probability variation jackpot. The jackpot symbol ZC is a 4R first normal jackpot. The jackpot symbol ZD is a 4R second normal jackpot.

  The 1R end condition in the jackpot game is that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) enters the big winning opening 109 or a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses. The jackpot symbols ZA, ZC, and ZD, which are 4R jackpots, are all jackpots that can earn 4R. The jackpot symbol ZB, which is a jackpot of 16R, is a jackpot that can earn 16R worth of balls.

  In the present embodiment, all jackpots are jackpots for long releases where the opening time of one round is 29.5 seconds, but jackpots for short releases are short (for example, 0.1 seconds). It is also possible to adopt a configuration that can take

  In the case of the jackpot symbol ZA, after executing the jackpot game, the main control unit 210 sets the gaming state to the first probability variation gaming state. The first probability variation game state is a high probability state in which a game is performed by winning the lower first start port 105b and the second start port 106 with a time reduction function added. The time shortening function is a function for shortening the variation time of a normal symbol and shortening the variation time of a special symbol. In addition, the time shortening function has a so-called easy-to-win function such as an increase in the winning probability per ordinary figure (increased opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 107) and a longer opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 107. Including. For this reason, when a time shortening function is added, the frequency of playing a special symbol game can be increased.

  In the case of the jackpot symbol ZB, after the jackpot game is executed, the main control unit 210 sets the gaming state to the second probability variation gaming state. The second probability variation game state is a high probability state in which a game is performed mainly by winning at the second start port 106 with a time reduction function added.

  In the case of the jackpot symbol ZC, after execution of the jackpot game, the main control unit 210 sets the gaming state to the first short-time gaming state. The first short-time game state is a low-probability state in which a game is performed by winning the lower first start port 105b and the second start port 106 with a time reduction function added.

  In the case of the jackpot symbol ZD, after executing the jackpot game, the main control unit 210 sets the gaming state to the second short-time gaming state. The second short-time game state is a low-probability state in which a game is performed mainly by winning at the second start port 106 with a time reduction function added.

  In the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, when the predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed, the main control unit 210 sets the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability state where a time reduction function is not added.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any one of the first short-time gaming state, the second short-time gaming state, the first probability variation gaming state, the second probability variation gaming state, and the normal gaming state can be taken. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration capable of taking a latent probability gaming state (latency probability changing gaming state). Specifically, the latent game state is a high-probability state in which a time reduction function is not added. In this case, after the jackpot game is executed, it is only necessary to select a latent jackpot symbol that can set the game state to the latent game state.

  In FIG. 6, ratio tables 610 and 620 indicate the ratios of jackpot symbols ZA, ZB, ZC, and ZD, respectively. The ratio table 610 shows the ratio at which the jackpot symbol is selected by winning the upper first start port 105a and the lower first start port 105b. In the special game symbol determination (big hit symbol determination) by winning the upper first starting port 105a and the lower first starting port 105b, the jackpot symbol ZA is selected at a rate of 50%, and the jackpot symbol ZB and ZC are each 25%. Selected by percentage.

  The ratio table 620 shows the ratio at which the jackpot symbol is selected by winning the second start port 106. In the special game symbol determination (bonus symbol determination) by winning the second starting port 106, the jackpot symbol ZB is selected at a rate of 75%, and the jackpot symbol ZD is selected at a rate of 25%.

  As is clear from the ratio table 610 and the ratio table 620, the jackpot symbol determination by winning the second starting port 106 is more than the jackpot symbol determination by winning the first upper starting port 105a and the lower first starting port 105b. Thus, the ratio of the jackpot symbol ZB having a high profit level for the player is high. In other words, the jackpot symbol determination by winning the second starting port 106 is won by the jackpot having a higher profit level for the player than the jackpot symbol determining by winning the first upper starting port 105a or the lower first starting port 105b. In other words, the determination is highly advantageous.

  In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a type of gaming machine (so-called probability changing machine) that sets a high probability state according to the jackpot symbol after the jackpot game, but is not limited thereto. For example, after a jackpot game, regardless of the jackpot symbol, it is possible to use a type of gaming machine (a so-called ST (Special Time) machine) that always sets a high probability state until a predetermined number of fluctuations elapses.

(Example of variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the variation pattern table stored in the main control unit 210 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7-1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal-time variation pattern table used for a loss in a normal gaming state. FIG. 7-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for second-specific-game-losing used in the case of a loss in the second specific gaming state. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for first-specific-game-losing used in the case of a loss in the first specific gaming state. FIG. 7D is a diagram of an example of a big hit variation pattern table used for big hits.

(About each variation pattern)
As illustrated in FIGS. 7-1 to 7-4, each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, Ht3, and Ht4 includes a variation pattern, a range, a determination value, and a ratio, respectively. In the normal-time variation pattern table Ht1, for example, there are seven types of variation patterns: variation patterns a1, a2, a3, b, c, d, and e. In the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing in the second specific game, there are six types of variation patterns, for example, variation patterns a4, a5, b, c, d, and e.

  In the first specific game-losing variation pattern table Ht3, there are five types of variation patterns, for example, variation patterns a5, b, c, d, and e. In the big hit variation pattern table Ht4, there are, for example, four types of variation patterns: variation patterns B, C, D, and E. In each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, Ht3, and Ht4, the time of each variation pattern and the corresponding effect contents are written in parentheses for convenience of explanation.

  In each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, Ht3, and Ht4, the range is a range that can be taken by the variation pattern random numbers that can be acquired at the time of starting winning, for example, “0” to “99”. The determination value is a value assigned to each variation pattern. The ratio represents the ratio of the number of determination values to the number of ranges, that is, the probability that each variation pattern is selected.

  For example, the fluctuation patterns a1 (12 seconds), a2 (8 seconds), a3 (3 seconds), and the fluctuation patterns a4 (13 seconds), a5 (1 second) are all fluctuation patterns of normal loss (normal loss). It is. The variation patterns b, c, d, and e are all reach-loss variation patterns. The variation patterns B, C, D, and E are variation patterns at the time of big hit (per reach).

  The fluctuation pattern b (15 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern B (15 seconds) can execute similar effects, and are both fluctuation patterns in which normal reach is performed. Normal reach is an effect in which the third decorative symbol is stopped and displayed without developing the effect after the decorative symbol is brought into the tempered state. The variation pattern c (30 seconds) and the variation pattern C (30 seconds) can execute similar effects, and both are variation patterns in which low-reliability reach is performed.

  The variation pattern d (60 seconds) and the variation pattern D (60 seconds) can execute similar effects, and are both variation patterns in which the medium reliability reach is performed. The variation pattern e (90 seconds) and the variation pattern E (90 seconds) can execute similar effects, and both are variation patterns in which high-reliability reach is performed.

  The variation patterns c, d, and e and the variation patterns C, D, and E are variation patterns in which so-called super reach is performed in which the production is further developed after the tempering state. In the case of the variation patterns b, c, d, and e, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in a manner that ultimately results in a loss (for example, the outcome of reach loss). In the case of the variation patterns B, C, D, and E, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is stopped and displayed in a manner in which the decorative symbol is finally won (for example, the appearance of a doublet).

(Regarding the fluctuation pattern table Ht1 for normal loss)
The selection of each variation pattern will be specifically described. For example, the variation pattern table Ht1 for normal-time loss is used at the time of a loss in a normal gaming state. In this case, when the variation pattern random numbers acquired at the time of winning the start are “0” to “83” (84), one of the normal loss variation patterns a1, a2, a3 is selected according to the number of holds. The For example, when the number of holdings is “2 or less”, the variation pattern a1 is selected, when the number of holdings is “3”, the variation pattern a2 is selected, and when the number of holdings is “4 or more”, the variation pattern a3 is selected. Is done.

  In this way, in the case of the normal lose when the normal-use fluctuation pattern table Ht1 is used, if the number of holdings is large, a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected, so that a quick game is possible and a jackpot determination is made. Can increase the opportunity to do. In addition, when the number of holdings is small, in order to select a variation pattern with a long variation time, by enlarging the game by performing a variation effect for a long time, by earning time for newly storing the retention information, It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a period (standby state) in which special symbols are not displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, in the normal-time variation pattern table Ht1, the normal loss variation pattern (variation patterns a1, a2, and a3) is selected at the highest rate (84/100). In the normal-time variation pattern table Ht1, the ratio at which reach variation is selected is expressed as follows: variation pattern b> variation pattern c> variation pattern d> variation pattern e.

(About the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing at the second specific game)
Further, the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing in the second specific game shown in FIG. 7-2 is used in the second specific game state (the second short game state or the second probability variable game state). In the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing in the second specific game, any one of the variation patterns a4, a5, b, c, d, e is selected. Fluctuation patterns a4 and a5 correspond to the second number of holds due to winning at the second start port 106, and either one is selected according to the second number of holds. Specifically, among the variation patterns a4 and a5, when the second hold number is 2 or more, the change pattern a5 having a change time of 1 second is selected, and otherwise (the second hold number is 1 or less). Or in the case of the variable display by the first hold information), the variation pattern a4 having a variation time of 13 seconds is selected.

  In the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing in the second specific game, the second hold by the winning at the second starting port 106 regardless of the first holding number by winning at the upper first starting port 105a or the lower first starting port 105b. When the number is 1 or less, the variation pattern a4 having a variation time of 13 seconds is selected. Here, when the second hold number becomes 0 and the first hold number is 1 or more, a change based on the jackpot determination with a low profit level for the player based on the first hold information is started.

  Therefore, in order to make it difficult to make a jackpot determination with a low profit level for such a player, in the second specific gaming state, when the second holding number is 1 or less, the fluctuation display of 13 seconds by the fluctuation pattern a4 To do. Thereby, the time for making it win to the 2nd starting port 106 can be earned, and it can be made difficult to perform the big hit judgment by the 1st reservation information. From the viewpoint of earning time for winning at the second starting port 106, a fluctuation time longer than 13 seconds may be used for fluctuations in normal loss where the second number of holds is 1 or less.

  In the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing in the second specific game, regarding the reach variation, the variation pattern b and the variation pattern c are easily selected, and the variation pattern d and the variation pattern e are not easily selected. Note that the ratio is not limited to this ratio. For example, if the inequality signs are used in the descending order of the ratio, the ratio may be such that the variation pattern b> the variation pattern c> the variation pattern d> the variation pattern e.

(Regarding the variation pattern table Ht3 for losing in the first specific game)
Moreover, the variation pattern table Ht3 for losing in the first specific game shown in FIG. 7C is used in the first specific game state (the first short game state or the first certain change game state). The variation pattern table Ht3 for losing in the first specific game is different from the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing in the second specific game (see FIG. 7-2) in that the variation pattern a4 is not selected.

  Specifically, any one of the variation patterns a5, b, c, d, e is selected in the variation pattern table Ht3 for losing at the first specific game. The variation pattern a5 is selected at the time of losing without performing the reach effect regardless of the number of holds. This means that in the first specific gaming state (first short-time gaming state or first probability variation gaming state), it is possible to win at both the lower first starting port 105b and the second starting port 106, and based on winning to each In order to execute the jackpot determination, the variation pattern a5 is selected regardless of the number of holds.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol game using the second hold information is preferentially performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first hold information and the second hold information are not distinguished from each other. It is good also as performing the symbol game of a special symbol in order memorize | stored (winning order).

  In this case, even in the second specific gaming state, it is not necessary to earn time for winning to the second starting port 106 when the second holding information is small, so the second specific gaming variation pattern pattern Ht2 (see FIG. It is good also as using the fluctuation pattern table Ht3 for 1st specific game loses without using 7-2).

  In the variation pattern table Ht2 for losing in the second specific game and the variation pattern table Ht3 for losing in the first specific game, the selection ratio of the variation of the normal loss is, for example, “94/100”, and the variation pattern for the normal-time loss It is higher than “84/100” of the table Ht1 (see FIG. 7-1). This is because, in the specific game state (the first specific game state or the second specific game state), the number of holds will often be 2 or more due to the easy-to-win state, which makes it difficult to perform reach effects, and further increases the fluctuation time. This is to make it easy to perform a short variation display, thereby increasing the chance of making a jackpot determination and enabling a quick game.

  Further, by making it difficult to perform the reach effect at the time of losing in the specific game state, the reach effect in the specific game state can be made a highly reliable effect compared to the reach effect in the normal game state (non-specific game state). . Thereby, in the specific game state, the game can be advanced rapidly, and the player can be further enhanced in the case of reach production.

(About jackpot variation pattern table Ht4)
Further, in the big hit variation pattern table Ht4 shown in FIG. 7-4, any one of the variation patterns B, C, D, and E is selected. In the big hit variation pattern table Ht4, the variation pattern E in which the high-reliability reach effect is performed is selected at the highest rate (50/100), and the other variation patterns are expressed using inequality signs in the descending order of proportion. Variation pattern D> variation pattern C> variation pattern B. For this reason, if the reliability of the variation pattern of reach variation is expressed using an inequality sign, the variation pattern E (e)> the variation pattern D (d)> the variation pattern C (c)> the variation pattern B (b). Can do.

  In the variation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, Ht3, and Ht4, the variation pattern shows several types for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, several hundreds of variation patterns are stored. For example, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, a variation pattern of a gaze effect that does not actually appear while performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, and other special variation effects. There is also a variation pattern to do. Further, the range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take is actually, for example, “0” to “tens of thousands”. The determination value is also set to a value corresponding to the range that the variation pattern random number can take, so that the selected ratio of each variation pattern becomes a predetermined ratio.

(Example of the game state of the main control unit)
Next, an example of the gaming state of the main control unit 210 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the gaming state setting table. As shown in the gaming state setting table Yt of FIG. 8, the main control unit 210 performs the normal gaming state, the first short-time gaming state, the second short-time gaming state, and the first certain change in the gaming state excluding the jackpot gaming state. The game is controlled in any one of the game states of the game state and the second probability variation game state.

  The normal gaming state is a low-probability state where a time reduction function is not added. The first short-time game state is a low-probability state to which a time reduction function is added, and the game is advanced by winning a prize at the lower first start port 105b or the second start port 106. The second short-time game state is a low-probability state to which a time shortening function is added, and the game is progressed mainly by winning a prize at the second start port 106.

  The first probability variation game state is a high probability state to which a time shortening function is added, and the game is advanced by winning a prize at the lower first start port 105b or the second start port 106. The second probability variation game state is a high probability state to which a time shortening function is added, and the game is progressed mainly by winning a prize at the second start port 106.

  In the present embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, a game is played by a right strike in which a game ball is launched in the right side area of the game area 103, and by entering the normal electric accessory 107, The game is advanced by winning a prize at the first start port 105b or the second start port 106. Further, in a game state (normal game state) in which the time reduction function is not added, a game is played by left-handed in which a game ball is launched in the left region of the game region 103, and a prize is mainly given to the upper first start opening 105a. The game is progressed by.

  In a low-probability state such as a normal gaming state or a short-time gaming state, a jackpot determination is performed using a low-probability determination table for a low-probability state that is difficult to win. The jackpot winning probability in the low probability state is, for example, 1/300.

  In the probability variation gaming state, a jackpot determination is performed using a hit determination table for a high probability state in which it is easy to win a jackpot. The jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is, for example, 1/30.

  After finishing the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to a gaming state corresponding to the jackpot symbol, for example, and when a special symbol game of a predetermined number of times is performed after the transition, it shifts to another gaming state. Let Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can take four types of jackpots, namely, a 16R first probability jackpot, a 4R second probability jackpot, a 4R first regular jackpot, and a 4R second ordinary jackpot ( (See FIG. 6). For example, if the decorative symbol stops at a slot of “7”, a 16R probability variation jackpot is shown, if it stops at an odd number of slots other than “7”, it indicates a 4R second probability variation jackpot, and if it stops at an even number of slots, 4R first Normal jackpot and 4R second normal jackpot are shown.

  In the case of the 4R first normal jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the game in the first short-time gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The first short-time game state is a low-probability state in which a time reduction function is added until 30 fluctuations are lost. In the first short game state, the game progresses by winning the lower first start opening 105b and the second start opening 106, that is, by variably displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the case of the 4R second normal jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the game in the second short game state after the jackpot game ends. The second short-time gaming state is a low-probability state in which a time reduction function is added until 30 fluctuations are lost. In the second short game state, the game is progressed mainly by winning the second starting port 106, that is, mainly by variably displaying the second special symbol.

  In the first short-time gaming state and the second short-time gaming state, when 30 loss fluctuations have elapsed, the time reduction function is not added, that is, the normal gaming state is entered.

  In the case of the 4R first probability variation jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the game in the first probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The first probability variation game state is a high-probability state in which a time reduction function is added until 10000 fluctuations are lost. In the first certain variation game state, the game is progressed by winning the lower first start opening 105b or the second start opening 106, that is, by variably displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  In the case of 16R second probability variable jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the game in the second probability variable gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The second probability variation gaming state is a high probability state in which a time shortening function is added until 10000 fluctuations are lost. In the second probability variation game state, the game is progressed mainly by winning the second start port 106, that is, mainly by variably displaying the second special symbol.

  In addition, when 10000 loss changes have elapsed in the first probability variation gaming state and the second probability variation gaming state, not only the time shortening function is added, but also the transition to the low probability state, that is, the transition to the normal gaming state. It will be. However, it is virtually impossible that the next jackpot will not be won (continuous loss) until 10000 loss changes have elapsed, that is, in the first probability game state or the second probability game state. As the change continues, it is not possible to shift to the normal gaming state.

(Normal symbol game processing performed by the main controller)
Next, the contents of the normal symbol game process performed by the main control unit 210 will be described. In addition, the process of the main control part 210 demonstrated below is performed when CPU of the main control part 210 runs the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol game process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 9, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation start condition is satisfied (step S <b> 901). Satisfaction of the start condition is, for example, that the game ball passes through the gate 108 in the standby state where the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and the normal symbol is suspended in the variation state where the normal symbol variation display is performed. When information is stored, the change display is stopped and the next change display is started.

  The main control unit 210 waits until the start condition is satisfied (step S901: No). When the start condition is satisfied (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 210 performs an open game determination of the ordinary electric accessory 107 (step S902). The open game determination is a determination per ordinary figure. In the open game determination, the probability that the main control unit 210 determines that the game is a normal game is, for example, 1/10. Specifically, for example, the main control is performed when a random number obtained by passing through the gate 108 among random numbers “0” to “9” matches a determination value (for example, “0”) indicating a normal hit. The unit 210 determines that it is per common map, and determines that it is lost when they do not match.

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines a normal pattern variation pattern (step S903). The variation pattern of the normal symbol indicates the variation pattern of the normal symbol. In the normal symbol variation pattern determination, a variation pattern corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected in the specific gaming state, and a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected in the normal gaming state (non-specific gaming state).

  Next, the main control unit 210 starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit (step S904). Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not a period (variation time) represented by the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination of the normal symbol has elapsed from the start of the variation display (step S905). The main control unit 210 waits until the variation time elapses (step S905: No). When the variation time elapses (step S905: Yes), the main control unit 210 stops and displays the symbol indicating the determination result of the open game determination (step S906). .

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the symbol that is stopped and displayed is an open game symbol (step S907). When the stopped display symbol is an open game symbol (step S907: Yes), the main control unit 210 executes an open game (step S908), and ends the normal symbol symbol game process. When the stop-displayed symbol is not an open game symbol (step S907: No), the main control unit 210 ends the normal symbol symbol game process.

(An example of a judgment table per common figure)
Next, an example of the universal hit determination table stored in the main control unit 210 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the universal hit determination table.

  10 includes a gaming state, a range, a determination value, and a ratio. The gaming state takes one of a non-specific gaming state (normal gaming state) and a specific gaming state. The range is a range in which a random number per common figure that can be acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 108 is, for example, “0 to 9”.

  The determination value is a value determined to be per common figure. For example, “0” is set in the non-specific gaming state, and “0-9” is set in the specific gaming state. The ratio is the ratio of the number of determination values to the number of ranges, and is “1/10” in the non-specific gaming state and “10/10” in the specific gaming state. As described above, in the specific game state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-specific game state.

(Regarding the operation of ordinary electric accessories and sorting shutters)
Next, an example of each operation of the ordinary electric accessory 107 and the distribution shutter 310 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of each operation of the ordinary electric accessory and the sorting shutter.

  In FIG. 1100 of FIG. 11, the operation targets are the ordinary electric accessory 107 and the distribution shutter 310. The normal electric accessory 107 has different opening patterns depending on the gaming state. The gaming state includes a first specific gaming state (first short-time gaming state and first probability variation gaming state), a second specific gaming state (second time short gaming state and second probability variation gaming state), and a non-specific gaming state (normally Gaming state). The release pattern is an operation mode determined according to the gaming state and can be represented by an operation chart.

  In the case of the first specific gaming state, the ordinary electric accessory 107 opens, for example, 5.6 seconds × 1 at the opening timing TX1, and closes at the closing timing TX2. In the case of the second specific gaming state, the ordinary electric accessory 107 performs, for example, 5.6 seconds × 1 opening at a timing TY1 later than the opening timing TX1, and closes at the closing timing TY2. In the case of the non-specific game state, the ordinary electric accessory 107 performs, for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 release at the release timing TX1.

  For example, the distribution shutter 310 performs a predetermined opening based on the opening timing TX1 of the ordinary electric accessory 107. Specifically, the distribution shutter 310 starts opening at the opening timing TW1 after the opening timing TX1 and before the opening timing TY1, for example, regardless of the gaming state (in all gaming states). 2 Closed at the closing timing TW2 after the closing timing TY2 of the ordinary electric accessory 107 in the case of the specific gaming state. For example, the sorting shutter 310 opens 10.0 seconds × 1 time.

  In the first specific gaming state, when the ordinary electric accessory 107 opens 5.6 seconds × 1 at the opening timing TX1, the gaming ball that has entered the first half of the opening period is the distribution shutter 310. Is not yet in the open state, and is distributed to the first passing region 301. In addition, the game balls that have entered the second half of the release period are distributed to the second passage area 302 because the distribution shutter 310 is in the open state. As a result, in the first specific gaming state, both the first non-electric accessory 141 and the second non-electric accessory 142 can be in the open state. It becomes possible to win any of the two start openings 106.

  In addition, since the game shutter ball that has entered the open state of the ordinary electric accessory 107 in the second specific game state is in the open state regardless of the timing of entering, the second passing area 302 Be distributed to. Thereby, in the 2nd specific game state, since the 2nd non-electric-powered thing 142 is mainly in an open state, a game progresses mainly by winning to the 2nd starting port 106.

  Further, in the non-specific game state, even if the ordinary electric accessory 107 opens 0.1 seconds × 1 time, the release period is too short, so that the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 107. There is little to do. Further, in the normal game state, the game is progressed by left-handed in the first place, so that the game ball hardly enters the ordinary electric accessory 107 arranged in the right region. As described above, since it is rare to enter the ordinary electric game object 107 in the non-specific game state, the first non-electric game object 141 and the second non-electric game object 142 are opened in the non-specific game state. As a result, there is almost no winning in the lower first starting port 105b or the second starting port 106.

(Production control processing performed by the production control department in a special symbol game)
Next, the contents of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 230 in the special symbol game will be described. Note that the processing of the production control unit 230 described below is performed by the CPU of the production control unit 230 executing a program stored in the ROM.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed by the effect supervising unit in the special symbol game. In FIG. 12, the production supervision unit 230 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the variation production (step S1201). The start timing of the variation effect is, for example, the timing at which the start condition is established in the main control unit 210, and specifically, the timing at which a change start command is received from the main control unit 210.

  The production supervising unit 230 waits until the start timing of the changing effect is reached (step S1201: No), and when the start timing of the changing effect is reached (step S1201: Yes), the changing effect pattern is selected (step S1202). The variation effect pattern is an effect pattern indicating a variation effect. In the selection of the change effect pattern, a change effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern of the special symbol is selected. For example, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is normal loss, the variation effect pattern of the normal loss effect is selected, and when the variation pattern of the special symbol is reach, the variation effect pattern of the reach effect is selected.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the variation pattern a1 (see FIG. 7-1), the variation effect pattern of the normal lose effect corresponding to the variation pattern a1 is selected. Further, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the variation pattern e (see FIG. 7-1), the variation effect pattern of the reach lose effect corresponding to the variation pattern e is selected.

  In selecting the variation effect pattern, the variation pattern and the variation effect pattern may be associated with each other in a one-to-one relationship, and one variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern may be selected. A variation effect pattern may be associated in a one-to-a-multiple relationship, and one variation effect pattern may be selected from a plurality of variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern. In this case, for example, if the selection ratio of each variation effect pattern is different between the jackpot and the loss case, the reliability of the jackpot may be suggested in more detail by the selected variation effect pattern. it can.

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 performs a notice effect determination to determine whether or not to perform each notice effect such as a step-up effect and a cut-in effect (step S1203). For example, the notice effect can be executed at the timing t1 in the normal lose effect, and can be executed at the timing t2 in the reach effect. That is, the notice effect can be executed according to the changing effect pattern or cannot be executed. There is something.

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 starts a variation production (step S1204). And the production supervision part 230 determines whether it is the end timing of a fluctuation production (step S1205). The end timing of the variation effect is, for example, receiving a variation stop command indicating the variation stop of the special symbol from the main control unit 210, but the period represented by the variation effect pattern elapses from the start of the variation effect. It is good.

  The production supervision unit 230 stands by until the end timing of the variation effect is reached (step S1205: No), and when the end timing of the variation effect is reached (step S1205: Yes), the decorative symbol representing the determination result of the special game determination is stopped and displayed. Thus, the variation effect is ended (step S1206).

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 determines whether or not a special game (big hit) has been confirmed in the variation production (step S1207). Specifically, in step S1207, the production supervision unit 230 determines whether or not a command for starting a special game has been received from the main control unit 210. When the special game is confirmed (step S1207: Yes), the production supervision unit 230 executes a special game production (a jackpot production) (step S1208). The special game effects include an opening effect during the opening game, a round effect during the round game, and an ending effect during the ending game. The effect supervising unit 230 receives the command indicating the start of each game in the special game from the main control unit 210, thereby executing an effect corresponding to each game in the special game.

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 sets the production mode (step S1209), and finishes the production control process in the special symbol game. In the setting of the production mode, the main control unit 210 sets the first short-time mode in the first short-time gaming state, the second short-time mode in the second short-time gaming state, the first certain variation mode in the first certain variation game state, and the second certain variation game state. One of the production modes in the second probability variation mode is set. When setting these production modes, the production supervision unit 230 sets a mode flag indicating each gaming state or sets the remaining number of times determined for each production mode.

  In step S1207, when the special game is not confirmed (step S1207: No), that is, when the loss is confirmed in the variable effect, the effect supervising unit 230 determines whether or not the effect mode is changed (step S1210). . Specifically, for example, in the production mode other than the normal mode, the production supervision unit 230 subtracts “1” every time one change ends, but the remaining number of times after the subtraction becomes “0”. It is determined that there is a change in the production mode. For example, when the remaining number of times after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect supervising unit 230 determines that there is a change from the effect mode being executed to the normal mode.

  When there is a change in the production mode (step S1210: Yes), the production supervision unit 230 moves to step S1209. In this case, in the setting of the effect mode in step S1209, the effect mode is set to the normal mode. When there is no change in the effect mode (step S1210: No), the effect supervising unit 230 ends the effect control process in the special symbol game.

(Direction mode controlled by the Director General)
Next, the production mode controlled by the production supervision unit 230 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect mode table. In the effect mode table Et of FIG. 13, the “gaming state” indicates the gaming state of the main control unit 210, and the normal gaming state, the first short-time gaming state, the second short-time gaming state, and the first certain change game. One of the five gaming states of the state and the second probability variation gaming state is taken.

  In the effect mode table Et, the effect mode is set corresponding to the gaming state. For example, the normal mode is set in the normal gaming state. In the first short time gaming state, the first short time mode is set. In the second short time gaming state, the second short time mode is set. In the first probability variation gaming state, the first probability variation mode is set. In the second probability variation gaming state, the second probability variation mode is set.

  The first time reduction mode is set until 30 fluctuations have elapsed after the 4R first normal jackpot jackpot game. The second short-time mode is set until 30 fluctuations have elapsed after the 4R second normal jackpot jackpot game. The first probability variation mode is set until 10,000 variations have elapsed after the jackpot game of the 4R first probability variation jackpot. The second probability variation mode is set until 10,000 variations have elapsed after the jackpot game of the 16R second probability variation jackpot.

(Opening effect processing by the director)
Next, the contents of the opening effect process of the first non-electrical accessory 141 and the second non-electrical accessory 142 by the effect supervision unit 230 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an opening effect process for a non-electrical accessory by the effect control unit. In FIG. 14, the effect supervision unit 230 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the first detection SW 321 or the second detection SW 322 (step S1401).

  The first detection SW 321 detects the passage of the first passage area 301. The second detection SW 322 detects passage of the second passage area 302. The production control unit 230 waits until a game ball is detected (step S1401: No). When a game ball is detected (step S1401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the detection is performed by the first detection SW 321. (Step S1402).

  When the detection is based on the first detection SW 321 (step S1402: Yes), the production supervising unit 230 suggests a change to the open state of the first non-electric accessory 141 that the lower first starting port 105b has. 1 The opening effect is executed (step S1403), and the opening effect process is terminated. When the detection is not performed by the first detection SW 321 (step S1402: No), that is, when the detection is performed by the second detection SW 322, the effect supervising unit 230 has the second non-electric motor included in the second start port 106. A second opening effect that suggests a change to the open state of the accessory 142 is executed (step S1404), and the opening effect process ends.

(Regarding other examples of operations of the ordinary electric accessory and the sorting shutter)
Next, another example of each operation of the ordinary electric accessory 107 and the distribution shutter 310 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of each operation of the ordinary electric accessory and the sorting shutter. In addition, since each operation | movement of the normal electric accessory 107 and the distribution shutter 310 in a normal game state is the same as that of what was demonstrated in FIG. 11, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted here.

  In the explanatory diagram 1500 of FIG. 15, the operation targets are the ordinary electric accessory 107 and the distribution shutter 310. The opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is constant in the first specific game state and the second specific game state. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened at the opening timing TX1 and closed at the closing timing TX2. The ordinary electric accessory 107 performs, for example, 5.6 seconds × 1 opening.

  The distribution shutter 310 has different opening patterns depending on the gaming state. In the case of the first specific gaming state, the distribution shutter 310 is opened at the opening timing TW1 after the opening timing TX1, and is closed at the closing timing TW2 after the closing timing TX2. In the second specific gaming state, the distribution shutter 310 is opened at the opening timing TW3 equal to or before the opening timing TX1, and is closed at the closing timing TW4 after the closing timing TX2. For example, the sorting shutter 310 opens 10.0 seconds × 1 time.

  In the first specific game state, game balls that have entered the first half of the period during which the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened are distributed to the first passing area 301 because the distribution shutter 310 has not yet been opened. In addition, the game balls that have entered the second half of the release period are distributed to the second passage area 302 because the distribution shutter 310 is in the open state. As a result, in the first specific gaming state, both the first non-electric accessory 141 and the second non-electric accessory 142 can be in the open state, so the lower first start port 105b and the second It becomes possible to win any of the start openings 106.

  In addition, in the second specific gaming state, since the game ball that has entered when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is in the open state, the sorting shutter 310 is in the open state regardless of the timing of entering the ball, It is distributed to the second passage area 302. For this reason, in the second specific gaming state, the second non-electrically-powered object 142 is mainly in an open state, so that the game is progressed mainly by winning a prize at the second starting port 106.

  As described above, in another example of the operations of the ordinary electric combination 107 and the distribution shutter 310, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric combination 107 is constant between the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and the distribution shutter 310 is used. The opening pattern is made different between the first specific game state and the second specific game state. Even if it does in this way, like the case of FIG. 11, the game ball which entered the normal electric accessory 107 can be distributed to the 1st passage area 301 or the 2nd passage area 302 according to each game state. it can.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the first non-electrical accessory 141 and the second non-electrical accessory 142 are in an open state after entering the ordinary electric accessory 107, Although it has a complicated configuration such as winning the lower first start port 105b and the second start port 106, even with such a configuration, by performing the first opening effect, Can be visually recognized. For this reason, it is possible to easily grasp the game situation. In addition, the game can be boosted by performing the first opening effect.

  In addition, for example, a configuration in which the lower first starting port 105b and the second starting port 106 (the first non-electric accessory 141 and the second non-electric accessory 142) are separated from the ordinary electric accessory 107, etc. Even in a complicated configuration, the player confirms that the starting prize that triggers the jackpot determination is not a ball to the ordinary electric accessory 107 but a prize to the lower first starting port 105b or the second starting port 106. It can be easily grasped.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 107, when the game ball passes the second passing area 302, the second opening effect is performed. It can be suggested that the player has not won 105b. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the game situation. In addition, the game can be boosted by performing the second opening effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second special effect is caused by performing the second opening effect that suggests a change to the open state of the second non-electric accessory 142 (second starting port 106). Since it is possible to visually recognize winnings and winnings that trigger the winning ball, it is easy for the player to grasp the game situation.

  In addition, since the jackpot determination that makes it easy to win the jackpot (second special game) having a high degree of advantage for the player by winning the second starting slot 106 is made, the second non-electrical accessory 142 (second starting slot 106) ) Of the second opening effect suggesting the change to the open state is more advantageous than the first opening effect suggesting the change to the open state of the first non-electric actor 141 (lower first start port 105b). It can be a highly expected performance that suggests that it is easy to win a big jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, there is a possibility of passing through the second passage area 302 after entering the normal electric combination 107 (second non-electric combination) 142 (opening state: possibility of winning the second starting port 106) is different, for example, it is possible to focus on the behavior of the game ball after entering the ordinary electric accessory 107, and Can entertain. Further, in the first specific game state, the possibility of winning the second starting port 106 is lower than in the second specific game state, so that it is difficult to make a special game determination with a high degree of advantage for the player. . For this reason, a difference can be provided in the degree of advantage between the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and the fun of the game in the specific game state can be improved.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the specific game state, a plurality of states of a first specific game state and a second specific game state can be taken, and in the first specific game state, the lower first start A jackpot determination that makes it easy to win a jackpot (first special game) with a low degree of advantage due to winning a prize in the mouth 105b may be performed, so that the player can be harassed (anxious). Further, in the second specific gaming state, a jackpot determination that makes it easy to win a jackpot (second special game) with a high degree of advantage due to winning at the second starting port 106 is performed, so that the player can be raised. Therefore, the fun of the game in the specific game state can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the second specific gaming state, a jackpot determination that makes it easy to win a jackpot that is highly advantageous (second special game) by entering the second starting port 106 is performed, and after the jackpot Furthermore, since the second specific gaming state is likely to continue, the second specific gaming state can be set to the gaming state most expected by the player. Thereby, the interest of the game of pachinko gaming machine 100 can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, in the first specific gaming state, the second starting port 106 may be won in addition to the lower first starting port 105b, that is, a big jackpot (second special bonus) Since a jackpot determination that makes it easy to win (game) may be performed, the player can be expected. For this reason, in the first specific game state, it is possible to make the player feel uneasy or to expect, so that the interest of the game in the first specific game state can be improved.

100 Pachinko game machine 105a Upper first starting port 105b Lower first starting port 106 Second starting port 107 Normal electric accessory 141 First non-electric accessory 142 Second non-electric accessory 210 Main control unit 230 Production control unit 240 Image Voice control unit 250 Lamp control unit 301 First passage area 302 Second passage area 310 Sorting shutter 401 Special game determination unit 402 Special game execution unit 403 Game state control unit 410 Effect control unit

Claims (4)

A starting area where game balls can enter,
A first entry area where game balls can enter;
A second entrance area where game balls can enter,
A third entrance area where game balls can enter;
A first passing area through which game balls entering the first entering area can pass;
A second passing area through which a game ball entering the first entering area can pass;
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the start area, the second entry area, or the third entry area. When,
Special game execution means for executing the special game;
After the special game is executed, and the game status control means capable of controlling the game in a specific game state that Yu Technical sphere tends to ball entrance to the first ball entrance area,
Production control means capable of executing a predetermined production;
With
Said second ball entrance region, when the gaming ball has passed through the first passage region, Yu Technical sphere is changeable in an open state and easy ball entrance,
The third ball entrance region, when the gaming ball has passed through the second passage region, Yu Technical sphere is changeable in an open state and easy ball entrance,
The special game execution means includes
A first special game having a predetermined advantage and a second special game having an advantage higher than the predetermined advantage can be executed;
In the special game determination, the special game is caused by the game ball entering the third entrance area, rather than the case where it is determined that the special game is executed by entering the second entrance area of the game ball. If it is determined to execute, the second special game is easier to execute,
The specific gaming state, viewed including the possibility of gaming balls which have entered the special first ball entrance region passes through the second passage region and the first specific game state that is different from each other and the second specific game state, a,
The effect control means includes a first effect that suggests a change to the open state of the second ball-in area when the game ball passes through the first pass area, and the game ball passes through the second pass area. When the game is controlled in the specific gaming state, at least one of the second effect suggesting the change to the open state of the third entrance area when the game is performed can be executed ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.   The effect control means is capable of executing the first effect and the second effect when a game is controlled in the specific game state,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first production and the second production have different production modes.   In the second specific gaming state, a game ball that has entered the first entry area is more likely to pass through the second passage area than the first passage area,
  The gaming state control means includes
  In the special game determination, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by entering the third ball entering area of the game ball, it is easy to control the game in the second specific game state after the execution of the special game. ,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.   The game balls entering the first entry area can pass through both the first passage area and the second passage area in the first specific game state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3.

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