JP6099964B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

JP 2006-20960 A

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

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

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is based on determining whether or not the first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol or the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol is a hit. a determining unit, a first ball entrance opening said by ball entrance of game ball starting condition of the first symbol variation game is obtained, a second input a start condition of the second symbol variation game by ball entrance of game ball is obtained A normal symbol variation game, which is performed by changing the normal symbol by the establishment of the normal starting condition, becomes a normal hit by the ball port, the opening / closing means that operates so that the second entrance port can be in the open state and the closed state. The normal hit determining means for determining whether or not the normal hit determining means is positive, the normal hit determining means for determining the normal hit, and the second hit when the normal hit is determined. The entrance is open and closed Open / close control means for operably controlling the open / close means, special ball entry means having a special ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game. Special opening means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state on condition that a winning display result is derived, and a game ball that has entered from the special entrance passes A special passing area where a privilege can be caused by the special passing area and the special passing area is operated so that the special passing area can be in an open state and a closed state, and whether the game ball can pass through the special passing area or not And a special opening / closing control means for controlling the operation of the special opening / closing means and the operation of the special distributing means. The special passing area and the special distributing means are provided in the special pitching means. The special opening and closing control means controls based on the type of per the operation of the pre-SL special closing means, said by controlling the operation of the special distributing means, easily pass through a game ball to the special passage region A first special state and a second special state in which a game ball is less likely to pass through the special passage area than the first special state, and in the first special state and the second special state , The special passage area can also be in an open state when it can be opened, and the operation of the special opening and closing means can be performed after the special entrance has been opened during the first opening time. There is an operation in which the entrance can take a closed state during the closing time, and thereafter the special entrance can take an open state for a second opening time longer than the first opening time. The mouth is open during the first opening time. The special entry in the first special state in which the special entrance is in the open state for the second opening time than in the second special state in which the release state can be obtained. It is easy for a game ball to enter the mouth, the closing time is longer than the first opening time, and the second symbol variation game is more in the first special state than the first symbol variation game. The gist is that it is easy to win a specific win.

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

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing which shows the inside of the 2nd big winning opening of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of winning game. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of the 2nd big prize opening in a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus.

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

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

  Further, a 14-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is provided at the lower right of the effect display device 11, and a 14-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is provided at the right of the first special symbol display device 12a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied. The special figure is a design for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery) whether or not it is a win (big hit or small win). In this embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each of the display devices 12a and 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until it is confirmed and stopped. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

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

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

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

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

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display, the small bonus symbol (small hit display) is also displayed on the effect display device 11. Result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the small hit symbol by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which one row of symbols is a different symbol from the other two rows of symbols.

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

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

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second start winning slot 15 arranged on the game board 10, while “1” is subtracted by the start of the second variable game. . Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol holding display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20 as a second display means having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) common light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the first operation gate 19 or the second operation gate 21 provided on the game board 10 to start the general game. A holding ball (ordinary start holding ball) is stored. The memory number of the general-use reserved ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit due to the passage of the game ball to each of the operation gates 19, 21. "1" is added, while "1" is subtracted when the usual game starts.

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

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 is provided as a starting means having a first winning port 14a (first ball opening) for a game ball. A first start port switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the first start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the first variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW3. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 14. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (second entry opening) for game balls is arranged. The second start winning port 15 as a variable starting means is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by the operation of a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 5). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by opening an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. Further, a second start port switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 gives a start condition for the second variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW4. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as shown by the reference symbol X, and when it rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as shown by the reference symbol Y, it is almost the same. An obstacle nail or the like is arranged to win the second start winning opening 15.

  A first operation gate 19 is disposed on the left of the effect display device 11, and a second operation gate 21 is disposed on the right of the effect display device 11. A first gate switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a passed game ball is located behind the first operating gate 19, and a second gate for detecting a passed game ball is located behind the second operating gate 21. A switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) is provided. Each actuating gate 19, 21 can give a start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with each gate switch SW 1, SW 2. Each actuating gate 19, 21 can give a start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with each gate switch SW 1, SW 2. In the present embodiment, the start condition for the ordinary game can be given in the same manner when the game ball passes through the first operation gate 19 and when the game ball passes through the second operation gate 21. . The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close blades 16 of the second start winning opening 15 as an ordinary electric accessory are in an open state. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can be obtained. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by symbol Y, the first operation gate is more effective than when it rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so as to make it difficult to win 19. That is, the first operation gate 19 is provided in the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board 10. On the other hand, when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral X, the second operation gate 21 is won more than when it rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y. Obstacle nails and the like are arranged so as to make it difficult to do so. That is, the second operation gate 21 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly having the right side of the game board 10. Therefore, even if the game ball rolls in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10 or the game ball rolls on the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10 The game is configured to be able to be given a start condition for the usual game.

  In addition, a second large winning opening 24 having a special winning opening (special winning opening) through which a game ball can win is arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 11, and a second large winning opening solenoid SOL3 ( The second grand prize opening door 23 that opens and closes on both sides by the operation of (shown in FIG. 5) is provided. In the second grand prize opening 24, a second count switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the special prize opening 24a. The second grand prize winning port 24 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The second big winning opening 24 is opened by opening the second big winning opening door 23 as a special opening / closing means during the small hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the small hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

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

  When the small hit game is started, the second grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once or twice), and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) of game balls are placed in the second big prize opening 24. The game is opened and closed until the winning or until a predetermined time (5.4 s in this embodiment) elapses, and the small hit game is ended.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the second grand prize opening 24, a game ball that has won the second big prize opening 24 is located behind the special prize opening 24a (see FIG. 1) via the special prize opening 24a. A discharge passage 46 is formed that can pass one ball at a time. The discharge flow path 46 is formed so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the lower side from the special winning opening 24a. In addition, a special passage region 47 through which one game ball can pass and a general passage region 48 are formed in parallel in the discharge passage 46 as branch passages. In the special passage area 47, a special passage switch SW7 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a passed game ball is arranged. In the special passage area 47, a special distribution shutter 49 is provided as special distribution means for opening and closing the special passage area 47 by the operation of a special passage distribution solenoid SOL4 (shown in FIG. 5). . When the second big prize opening 24 is opened, the special distribution shutter 49 is in a special position that opens the special passing area 47 so that the game ball can pass as shown in FIG. It may be arranged. On the other hand, in other cases, as shown in FIG. 2B, the special passing area 47 is closed so that the game ball cannot pass, and the game ball is arranged at a general position where the game ball is led to the general passing area 48. Established. In addition, when the second big prize opening 24 is opened during the small hit game, and the game ball won in the second big prize opening 24 passes through the special passing area 47, the big hit game in the variable game is played after the small hit game is finished. Is granted. In other words, the special distribution shutter 49 distributes whether or not the game ball won from the special winning opening 24 a of the second big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area 47.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first grand prize winning port 18 having a special prize winning hole 18a (special ball winning slot) through which a game ball can be awarded is arranged on the second big prize winning port 24. The first grand prize opening door 17 is provided which opens and closes by the operation of the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 5). A first count switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first big winning opening 18. The first big winning port 18 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The first big prize opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the first big prize opening door 17 as a special opening / closing means during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  The jackpot game is won based on the winning lottery result, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. To start after the game ends. In addition, the big hit game is won after the small hit game is over, and when the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 24 passes the special passing area 47, the big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game is started, the round game in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds (upper number of rounds) as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the first grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number ( It is released until a predetermined number of winning balls) is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to the non-variable state in which the variable state is not given. In particular, whether or not to open / close the blade 16 is determined. The fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the result is shortened as compared with the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 can be opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In the variable state, the variation time of the variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 opens with a short open mode (second open mode) with a high probability, while the normal win in the short state. When the lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened in the long open mode (first open mode). That is, the open / close blade 16 is set so that the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit tends to be longer in the variable state, compared to the non-variable state, and operates advantageously for the player. . For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed.

  In addition, in the variable state, regardless of the type of hit (small hit or big hit), after the end of the big hit game, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 20 times) of the variable game is given as an upper limit. Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. As decorations, eight types of numbers [1] to [8] and special symbols including triangles and double circles are employed, and [111] [222] [333] [ 444] [555] [666] [777] [888]. Further, 32770/65536 is specified as the winning probability per win, and 65535/65536 is specified as the normal winning probability. In addition, the number of winning balls of the game balls is three for the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15, and 15 for the first big winning opening 18 and the second big winning opening 24. Each is defined. In addition, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. In addition, as a long open mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after opening. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings, which is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 24 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of prizes. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 102 types of special symbols, and is classified into one type of big hit symbol, 100 types of small hit symbols, and one type of off-line symbol.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the winning game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a win is won by winning lottery, one hit is determined from one kind of big hit and three kinds of small hits, and the hit game corresponding to the determined hit is determined. It is to be granted. In the present embodiment, the winning symbols of 101 types of special drawings displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each type of winning. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the winning symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA is assigned one type of big hit symbol and the symbol ZB is assigned 100 types of small hit symbols. On the other hand, among the winning symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the symbol Za has one type of winning symbol, the symbol Zc has ten types of small winning symbols, and the symbol Zd has 90 symbols. Each kind of small hit design is distributed. In this way, the winning type can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop manner.

  In the present embodiment, the small hit when the small hit symbol classified into symbols Zc and Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as “specific small hit” and is classified as symbol ZB. The small hit when the small hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “non-specific small hit”. Further, the small hit symbol when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Zc is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop is indicated as "first specific small hit", and the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Zd is The small hit when the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "second specific small hit".

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b, A game is born. In the big hit game in this case, a round game for opening the first big winning opening 18 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “16”.

  Further, when a small hit symbol classified as symbol ZB is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or a small hit symbol classified as symbols Zc and Zd is fixed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. When displayed, a small hit game is generated, and the second big prize opening 24 is opened for a predetermined time in the small hit game. When the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area 47, the big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game. In the big hit game in this case, a round game for opening the first big winning opening 18 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “15”. For this reason, it can be said that the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially set to “16” in the hit game in which the small hit game is one round and the small hit game and the big hit game are continuous.

  “25 (seconds)” for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game, “1” as the number of opening of the first big prize opening 18 in each round game “ "8 balls" is set for each. Also, in each jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” as the opening time, “2 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), “15 (seconds)” as the ending time, Is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a small win is won based on the result of the winning lottery, the second big winning opening 24 is opened in an open manner corresponding to the type of the won small win.
Specifically, when a non-specific small hit is won, the second big prize opening 24 is opened in a short open manner in the small hit game. This short release mode is an open mode in which it is harder for a game ball to win the second big prize opening 24 and almost no game ball wins the second big prize slot 24 than the long open mode.

  In addition, when the first specific small hit is won, the second big winning opening 24 is opened in the second long open mode in the small hit game, while when the second specific small hit is won, in the small hit game The 2nd big prize opening 24 will be in an open state by the 1st long opening mode. In the first long open mode, the game ball is easier to win in the second large winning opening 24 than in the short open mode, but the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 of the second large open port 24 than in the second long open mode. It is an open mode that is difficult to pass. On the other hand, in the second long opening mode, the game ball is easier to win in the second large winning opening 24 than in the short opening mode, but in the special passing area 47 of the second large winning port 24 than in the first long opening mode. It is an open mode in which game balls can easily pass.

  In this way, the second big prize opening 24 is opened in an open mode corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b. In particular, when a small win is won in the first variation game, the second big prize opening 24 is in an open state in a short open mode, so that almost no game balls are won in the second big prize opening 24. On the other hand, when the small win is won in the second variation game, the second big prize opening 24 becomes open in the first long opening mode or the second long opening mode, so Although the game ball wins, the second large winning opening 24 becomes the first long opening mode with a probability of 9/10 and becomes the second long opening mode with a probability of 1/10.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case where a small win is won based on the result of the winning lottery, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 24 passes the special passing area 47, the big hit after the end of the small hit game. Although a game is given, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is determined according to the special figure determined as the small hit symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small win is won based on the result of the winning lottery, if the game ball won in the second large winning opening 24 does not pass through the special passing area 47, the small hit game ends. The big hit game is not given later, and the gaming state after the small hit game is not changed.

  Specifically, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b. The big hit game given at the time of the game is given a variable state with the upper limit of the “20 times” variable game after the big hit game is over. In addition, the big hit game given when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 when winning the small hit is also changed to the upper limit of the “20 times” variable game after the big hit game ends. Is to be granted. It should be noted that when winning a non-specific small hit, the game ball hardly wins in the second large winning opening 24 itself, and when winning the second specific small hit, almost no gaming ball is in the special passing area 47. It does not pass. For this reason, when the non-specific small hit and the second specific small hit are won, the big hit game is not substantially executed and the variable state is not given.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, control of the second big prize opening door 23 and the special distribution shutter 49 in the second big prize opening 24 will be described below.
The second big prize opening door 23 performs an operation that can take an open state and a closed state in an open mode (open pattern) according to the type of small hit. Specifically, when the non-specific small hit is won, the second big prize opening door 23 operates with the opening pattern P10 in the short opening mode. In addition, when winning the second specified small hit, the second big prize opening door 23 operates with the opening pattern P11 of the first long open mode, and when winning the first specific small hit, the second long open mode opened. The second grand prize opening door 23 operates in the pattern P12.

  On the other hand, the operation mode of the special sort shutter 49 is the same one type of operation mode (operation pattern) regardless of the small hit symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b. It operates so that a position and a general position can be taken. That is, in the small hit game, the special sort shutter 49 is operated according to one type of operation pattern (distribution pattern) regardless of the game state at that time and the type of the small win selected. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the plurality of types of second grand prize opening doors 23 and the operation mode of the one type of special distribution shutter 49 are controlled with the same time as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls wins the second grand prize opening 24, the opening / closing control is ended even during the opening / closing control.

  Specifically, regardless of the type of the small hit, the special sorting shutter 49 operates from the general position to the special position at the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts. The special distribution shutter 49 operates from the special position to the general position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and is indicated by reference numeral T14 at which the time Ti has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. The timing moves from the general position to the special position. Subsequently, the special distribution shutter 49 operates from the special position to the general position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16 when the time Tj has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, and the code at which the small hit game ends from the timing indicated by reference numeral T16. The general position is maintained until the timing indicated by T17.

  On the other hand, when the non-specific small hit is won, the second big prize opening door 23 operates with the opening pattern P10 in the short opening mode. In this case, the second grand prize opening door 23 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Then, the second grand prize opening door 23 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and the closed state is maintained until the timing indicated by reference numeral T17.

  As described above, when the second grand prize opening door 23 operates in a short open mode, a game ball can be won in the second major prize opening 24 from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. Otherwise, the game ball does not win the second big winning opening 24. In addition, since 40 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Th in this embodiment, it is difficult to win a game ball in the 2nd big winning opening 24.

  Further, when the second specific small hit is won, the second big prize opening door 23 operates in the opening pattern P11 in the first long opening mode. In this case, the second grand prize opening door 23 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Then, the second grand prize opening door 23 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13 when the time Tk has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T11, and is closed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T13 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T17. State is maintained.

  As described above, when the second grand prize opening door 23 operates in the first long open mode, a game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 24 from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T13. Otherwise, the game ball does not win the second big prize opening 24. In addition, since 1700 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Tk in this embodiment, a game ball can win a 2nd big winning opening 24. FIG. Further, 40 ms is defined as the time Th in the present embodiment. Therefore, during the period (first special period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the second grand prize opening door 23 is in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, the special distribution shutter 49 is mainly set at the general position. Since it is arranged, there is a high possibility that the game ball won in the second grand prize opening 24 will pass through the general passage area 48.

  Further, 1000 ms is defined as a time Tl from when the second grand prize opening door 23 is closed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 until the special distribution shutter 49 is moved to the special position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. Yes. Thus, before the timing shown by the code | symbol T14 by which the switching by the special distribution shutter 49 is performed, the 2nd big winning opening door 23 of the 2nd big winning opening 24 is closed for the predetermined time Tl. It becomes. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the second big prize opening 24 immediately before the timing shown in T13, there is sufficient time until the game ball passes through the general passing area 48, so the second The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the special winning opening 24 is prevented from passing through the special passing area 47. Similarly, in the other opening patterns P10 and P12, the second grand prize opening door 23 is arranged so that the game ball does not win the second big prize opening 24 from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. Closed.

  In addition, when the first specific small hit is won, the second big prize opening door 23 operates in the opening pattern P12 of the second long opening mode. In this case, the second grand prize opening door 23 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Then, the second grand prize opening door 23 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T12 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T11. Subsequently, the second grand prize winning door 23 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 when the time Ti has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, and the code at which time Tm has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. It operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing shown in T15, and the closed state is maintained until the timing shown in T17.

  In this way, when the second grand prize opening door 23 operates in the second long open mode, the game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 24 mainly at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. Otherwise, the game ball does not win the second big prize opening 24. In addition, since 1700 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Tm in this embodiment, a game ball can win a 2nd big winning opening 24. FIG. In addition, during the period (second special period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 in which the second grand prize opening door 23 may be open, the special distribution shutter 49 is in a special position. It has become. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the game ball won in the second grand prize opening 24 will pass through the special passing area 47.

  As described above, when the second specific small hit is won, the second big prize opening door 23 is controlled to be opened in the first special period. As a result, the game ball is guided to the general passing area 48, and the big hit game is not generated after the end of the small hit game. On the other hand, when the first specific small hit is won, the second grand prize winning door 23 is controlled to be opened in the second special period. As a result, the game ball is guided to the special passing area 47, and the big hit game is generated after the small hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the state in which the second grand prize opening 24 is in the open state in the second long open mode is referred to as a first special state in which the game ball easily passes through the special passage area 47, and the second big prize opening A state where 24 is in the open state in the first long open mode is shown as a second special state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passing region 47 as compared with the first special state.

  Also, 1000 ms is defined as a time Tn from when the second grand prize opening door 23 is closed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 until the special distribution shutter 49 is moved to the general position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16. Yes. As described above, the second grand prize opening door 23 of the second big prize opening 24 is closed for a predetermined time Tn before the timing indicated by reference numeral T16 in which the distribution is switched by the special distribution shutter 49. It becomes. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the second big prize opening 24 immediately before the timing shown in T15, there is sufficient time for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 47. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the special winning opening 24 is prevented from passing through the general passing area 48.

Next, the normal hit game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a normal win is won by a normal lot drawing, one normal hit is determined from two types of normal hits, and the normal hit game corresponding to the determined normal hit is determined. It is to be granted. In the present embodiment, the two types of normal hit symbols of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 in a fixed stop manner are classified according to the normal hit types.

  There are two types of normal hits: a first normal hit in which a first normal hit game in which the open / close blade 16 is opened in a short open mode and a second normal hit in which the open / close blade 16 is open in a long open mode. The second normal hit to which the hit game is given is included.

  If the normal lottery is won and the state is not variable, the first normal hit is won with a high probability (“199/200” in the present embodiment) and the low probability (“1/200” in the present embodiment). ) Will win the second regular. On the other hand, if it is in the variable state when the normal lottery is won, the second normal win is won, but the first normal win is not won.

  As described above, when the non-ordinary winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is more likely to be in the short open mode than in the variable short state, but the open / close blade 16 has a low probability. There may be a long open mode. For this reason, as in the case of the variable speed state, even in the non-changeable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened in a long open mode, and the special ball ball can easily win the second start winning opening 15. There may be a period (so-called “chance time”). During this special period, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 15, and the start condition for the second variable game is easily established.

  Therefore, in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is likely to be in the open state in a short open state, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 15, so that the first start winning opening 14 wins the game ball, The game is progressed so as to mainly execute the one variation game. In this case, of the small wins, a non-specific small win will be won, the second big prize opening door 23 is opened in a short open mode, and it is difficult for the game balls to win the second big prize opening 24, and the big hit game is It is difficult to occur and is controlled. Accordingly, in the non-variable short state, although winning is won with a probability of 32770/65536, the big hit symbol is determined only with a probability of 1/101, so that it is a big hit with a probability of about 1/202.

  On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the opening and closing blades 16 are in an open state in a long open state, so that the game ball is easy to win in the second start winning port 15, and the game ball is won in the second start winning port 15, The game is progressed so as to mainly execute the second variable game. In this case, the period during which the second big prize opening door 23 is controlled to be in an open state varies depending on the type of the winning small hit. Specifically, when the first specific jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/10, the second big prize opening door 23 is controlled to be opened in the second special period, and the jackpot game is ended after the small hit game is over. Is granted. On the other hand, when the second specific small hit is won with a probability of about 9/10, the second grand prize opening door 23 is controlled to be opened in the first special period, and the second big prize opening 24 is played. Even if the ball is won, the big hit game is not given after the small hit game ends. Accordingly, in the variable speed state, although winning is won with a probability of 32770/65536, a big hit symbol is determined only with a probability of 1/101, but with the probability of about 1/10, the second big winning door 23 is the second. Since it becomes an open state in the long open mode, it is a big hit with a probability of about 1/20.

  Further, “20 times” is determined as the upper limit number of times that the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is obtained, if the upper limit number of times of change is “20”, the probability of consecutive winning of the big hit (recession rate) is about 64%.

  In the present embodiment, even in the non-variable short state, since the normal lottery is won with the probability of 65535/65536 and the second normal win with the probability of 1/200, the special period with the probability of about 1/200. It becomes. In this special period, while being in the non-changeable state, the same playability as the variable state is provided without winning the winning lottery, the second start winning opening 15 is opened in a long open mode, and the game ball is played. It becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening, and the start condition for the second variable game is easily established. In addition, this special period ends when the second ordinary game ends. In the second floating game, a jackpot game is awarded with a probability of about 1/20. Therefore, the upper limit of the second reserved memory number is obtained by letting the second start winning port 15 win a game ball during this special period. When four second variable games, which are numbers, are executed, a jackpot game is awarded with a probability of about 1/5.

  In this way, it is defined that the second variation game is more likely to hit the game than the first variation game, and the first variation game is mainly executed in the non-variable state, and mainly in the variable state. Although the second variation game will be executed, there may be a case where the start condition for the second variation game is easily established in the special period even in the non-variable state.

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number and a special figure distribution random number value at predetermined intervals. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning lottery (winning determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure as a winning symbol. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number and a normal figure distribution random number used when determining whether or not the normal hit is made in the normal game.

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns related to the variation game. These fluctuation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and the variation content (production content) and variation time (production) of the variation game. Time) can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hit variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The winning variation is a variation performed when it is determined that a winning game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the winning game is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Production is performed. The outlier reach variation is a variation performed when it is determined that no winning game is given, and the effect display device 11 develops the reachable game through the reach effect so that the fluctuating game is finally displayed in a fixed stop manner. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the winning game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops the variation game so that the variation game is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without performing the reach effect. Production is performed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of normal map variation patterns related to the normal game. These normal map variation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the general game to the end of the general game, and the fluctuation content (production content) of the general game. In addition, it is possible to specify (designate) the variation time (effect time). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of ordinary figure fluctuation patterns can be classified into ordinary figure fluctuation patterns for normal hits and ordinary figure fluctuation patterns for outlier fluctuations. The normal hit fluctuation is a fluctuation performed when the normal hit is won, and the outlier fluctuation is a fluctuation performed when the normal hit is not won.

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

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

First, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gates 19 and 21, the upper limit number is “4”, which is the upper limit number stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is judged whether it is less than. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the values of the normal hit determination random numbers and the normal map distribution random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and these values are associated with the general figure hold memory number. And the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
The CPU 30a for main control subtracts "1" from the number of stored general map hold when the read number of stored general map is larger than "0" when the normal map is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. The normal hit determination random number and the general map distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of the normal map hold storage are acquired. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs a fixed stop display with a different probability between the non-variable state and the variable state based on the operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is present (first figure). 1 normal winning symbol or second normal symbol) is determined, and the normal winning type is determined corresponding to the type of the normal drawing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the first normal hit with a probability of 199/200 in the non-variable state, and determines the second normal hit with a probability of 1/200. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the second normal hit with a probability of 1/1 in the variable speed state and does not determine the first normal hit.

On the other hand, if the result of the normal hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal out-of-order symbol as a normal diagram to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop display.
Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a generates the normal game variation pattern of the normal game based on the result of the normal hit determination and whether or not a variable state is given at the time of winning the normal win lottery. Select and decide. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state in comparison with the non-variable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.
Subsequently, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened in an opening manner that differs depending on the type of the normal hit selected when the normal game is started. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in a short open mode when the first normal win is won (40 ms open in this embodiment). . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a is elected in the second ordinary, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening and closing blades 16 in a long open mode (in this embodiment, 1600 ms three times open). ).

  Thus, in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 can be easily opened in a short opening mode in which the opening time is extremely short, so that the game ball hardly wins the second start winning opening 15. On the other hand, in the variable speed state, in order to open the opening / closing blade 16 in a long open mode in which the opening time is set as the time that the game ball can be won, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 15. easy. Of course, in a non-variable short state, although the probability is low, the opening and closing blades 16 are opened in a long open state, so that it is easy to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 15 without winning the winning lottery ( It may be a special period).

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a has a long opening mode in which a game ball is likely to win the second start winning opening 15 based on the type of normal hit, and a game ball in the second start winning port 15 than in the long open mode. However, the open / close blade 16 is controlled to be operable in any one of a plurality of types of open modes including a short open mode that is difficult to win. In particular, the main control CPU 30a changes from a state in which the open / close blade 16 is operated in the short open mode to a state in which the open / close blade 16 is operated in the long open mode based on the type of normal hit without causing a hit game. It will be controlled to be switchable.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW3. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has won a game ball at the second start winning opening 15 based on whether a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW4. Determine whether or not. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the first hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, so that the big hit, the small hit, the type of the small hit, etc. The type of will be determined. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

  If the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a second hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the second per-hour fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, so that the big hit, the small hit, the type of the small hit, etc. The type of will be determined. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the production control of the production control board 31 A predetermined control command is output to the CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Note that the types of big hits here are classified into cases where a big hit is won based on the result of the hit determination, and cases where a small hit is won based on the result of the hit determination and the special pass area 47 is passed. The The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. In the case of winning the big hit, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the second big winning opening 24, and outputs a closing signal when closing the second big winning opening 24.

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

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a wins the small hit, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when the second big prize opening 24 is opened, and outputs a closing signal when the second big prize opening 24 is closed. . In particular, when the main control CPU 30a wins a non-specific small hit in a non-changeable state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening 24 in a short open mode. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a wins the second specific small hit in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing of the second big prize opening 24 in the first long open mode, and the first specific small hit in the variable state. When winning, the second grand prize winning opening 24 is controlled to be opened and closed in the second long open mode.

  Further, during the small hit game, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the special pass area 47 based on the pass signal from the special pass switch SW7, it sets “1” in the big hit flag. Then, a special passage command designating that the vehicle has passed through the special passage area 47 is output to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a, after the end of the small hit game, plays the big hit game in the same manner as the big hit game associated with winning the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, the big hit type of the variable game that is given when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 is the special game that is extracted when the game ball wins the start winning ports 14 and 15. It is determined based on the figure distribution random number. In other words, it is determined based on the small hit symbol. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 47 based on the passing signal from the special passing switch SW7, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game after the end of the small hit game. Instead, the game state is maintained and the next variable game is played.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the variable state by controlling the operation flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the upper limit number of times to give the variable state based on the winning type after winning the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the operation flag when the variable state is provided. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given. In particular, the main control CPU 30a, when a big hit game is awarded due to the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 47 during the small hit game, the upper limit of the shortage state based on the type of the winning small hit Determine the number of times. As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variable state can be provided after the winning game ends based on the type of winning, and when the variable state is provided, the variable state is provided. The upper limit number of variable games will be determined.

  Further, when the variable state is given with a predetermined number of times (20 in the present embodiment) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a uses the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times to determine a predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of operation for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag and sends a variable end command to the effect control board. To 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended.

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

  Specifically, when the change control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. The decoration drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the decoration diagram from the big hit symbols in the case of the big hit symbol to which the big hit game is given, and in the case of the small hit symbol to which the small hit game is given, the decorative drawing is determined to the small hit Decide from the design. In addition, when the variation control designation command that causes the deviation reach fluctuation is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the decoration from the deviation symbols that form the reach state, and when the fluctuation pattern designation command that causes the deviation fluctuation is input. The decorative drawing is determined from the detachable symbols that do not form the reach state.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 31a wins a non-specific small hit, it determines a decoration from among the off-set symbols that form a reach state as the small hit symbol, while at the specific small hit In the case of winning, a reach state is formed as a small hit symbol, and a special symbol (either a triangle mark or a double circle symbol) is determined as a decorative drawing in the middle row. In particular, when the effect control CPU 31a wins a specific small hit, it determines the special symbol with a different probability depending on the type of the selected small hit (first specific small hit or second specific small hit).

  Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the triangular mark as a special symbol with a higher probability when winning for the second specific small win than when winning for the first specific small win. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a determines the double circle as a special symbol with a higher probability when winning for the first specific spot than when winning for the second specified slot. As described above, when a special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop as a symbol in the middle row when winning a small hit, the type of the small hit won is suggested by the type of the special symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing in a variable manner with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the variation game. Subsequently, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decoration drawing in a fixed stop manner.

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

  In particular, when winning a specific small hit, when the ending command is input during the small hit game, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a special pass command is input during the small hit game. When it is determined that the special pass command has been input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to change the small hit symbol that has been confirmed and stopped as a decorative drawing to the big hit symbol. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special control command has not been input, the effect control CPU 31a changes the small hit symbol, which has been confirmed and stopped as a decorative drawing, to the same symbol as the deviation reach variation. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In this way, by displaying the big hit symbol as a decorative drawing, an effect that can specify that the big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game is executed, and by displaying the off symbol as a decorative drawing, An effect that can specify that no big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game is executed.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of winning from the type of special drawing when a special drawing designation command is input at the start of the winning variable game. Then, when the variable state is given, the production control CPU 31a sets the upper limit frequency of the variable state specified as the number of operations assigned to the production control RAM 31c. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  In particular, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first specific small hit is won based on the special figure designation command, and whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 47 based on the special passage command. Determine whether. Then, when it is determined that the big hit game by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 47 is given after the winning control CPU 31a wins the small hit, depending on the type of the winning big hit game, The upper limit number of variable states given after the end will be specified.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs the common map change pattern designation command and the common figure designation command, the general figure change pattern designated by the common figure change pattern designation command and the fixed stop designated by the common figure designation command. Whether or not to display the second decorative drawing on the effect display device 11 is determined based on the displayed normal drawing, and the type of the second decorative drawing to be displayed is determined. In the present embodiment, an X mark, an asterisk, or the like is employed as the second decorative drawing.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines that an asterisk should be displayed as the second decoration when the common figure designation command is a common figure indicating the second normal hit. On the other hand, in the case where the common figure designation command is a common figure indicating the first normal hit, the production control CPU 31a uses the predetermined probability (in this embodiment, 1/50) as the second decorative drawing. It is determined that the mark is to be displayed, otherwise it is determined that the second decorative drawing itself is not to be displayed.

  If it is determined that the second decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner, the effect control CPU 31a displays the second decorative drawing in a variable manner using the normal drawing change pattern designated by the normal drawing change pattern designation command. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to start. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the determined second decoration is displayed in a definite stop state when a general drawing stop command is input.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
First, as shown in FIG. 6A, a decorative drawing corresponding to the special drawing is variably displayed at the center of the image display unit GH. In addition, on both sides below the image display unit GH, a hold image indicating the hold memory number of each variable game is displayed. In FIG. 6A, the first hold memory number is “2”. On hold images HG11 and HG12 are displayed. And the 2nd decoration drawing corresponding to a common figure may be variably displayed in the lower center of the image display part GH. In the present embodiment, the second decorative drawing may be displayed in a variable manner with a predetermined probability in the non-changeable state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the X mark is displayed as the second decorative drawing, the open / close blade 16 is not opened in the long open mode without winning in the second normal. Can be specified.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the second decorative drawing is variably displayed again, and as shown in FIG. 6 (d), when the star mark is displayed as a fixed stop display as the second decorative drawing, It is possible to specify that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened in the long open mode by winning in the second normal, and as shown in FIG. 6 (e), there are also notification images such as “chance time” and “aiming for electric chew”. Is displayed. In the usual game, there is a case where an effect (a so-called “drilling effect”) indicating that there is a possibility of winning for the second ordinary game is executed. Specifically, when winning is won per second ordinary, a roaring effect is always executed, whereas when not winning per second ordinary, a roaring effect is executed with a predetermined probability.

  At this time, when the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 15, the second reserved memory number increases, and as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the second reserved memory up to the upper limit number “4”. The number increases, and the hold images HG21 to HG24 in the second variation game may be displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), the decorative figure is displayed as a definite symbol as a symbol, and when the running variation game ends, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the next variation game is on hold. The second variation game is executed, and the hold image HG24 of the second variation game is deleted. As described above, even in the non-variable short state, winning in the second ordinary may cause a special period in which the open / close blade 16 is in the open state in the long open state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the decoration display is displayed in a fixed stop on the image display unit GH. Then, when the start condition for the variable game is satisfied, the decorative display is displayed as shown in FIG. 7B. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), the decorative drawing in the left column and the decorative drawing in the right column are temporarily stopped so as to coincide with each other, reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the middle row As a decorative figure, a special symbol with a triangle mark is stopped and displayed, and a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the second grand prize winning opening 24 is in an open state, but when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 47, the small hit symbol is lost as shown in FIG. 7 (e). Be changed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), a special symbol with a double circle may be stopped and displayed as a decorative drawing in the middle row, and a small hit symbol may be displayed with a fixed stop. Then, the second big winning opening 24 is opened, but when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47, the small hit symbol is changed to the big hit symbol as shown in FIG. After the winning game is over, the big hit game is started as shown in FIG.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A first variation game using a first special symbol, a second variation game using a second special symbol, and a general game using a normal diagram can be executed. In addition, the second big prize opening door 23 operates so that the special prize opening 24a can be in an open state on condition that the small win display result is displayed in the variable game, and the game ball that won the special prize opening 24a When passing through the special passing area 47, a big hit game is generated. In addition, depending on the type of normal hit, the game ball is controlled so as to be operable in any one of a plurality of types of opening modes including a long opening mode in which a game ball is likely to win the second start winning opening 15 and a short opening mode in which it is difficult to win. . In addition, the second variation game is more likely to hit the game than the first variation game. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the result of the usual game so that the second variation game with a high possibility of winning is executed, to provide a novel gameplay, The interest can be improved.

  (2) In addition, since the winning degree of the game ball to the second start winning opening 15 is determined from the type of the normal hit, the winning degree can be stably controlled, and is close to the probability intended by the designer. be able to.

  (3) Even if the winning game is not generated, the open / close blade 16 can be operated in the long open mode instead of the short open mode depending on the type of the normal hit by winning the normal hit. For this reason, the expectation with respect to the result of a usual game can be raised, a novel game property can be provided, and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

  (4) The hit type can be specified by specifying the special figure, and by specifying the hit type, the special passing area 47 is easily passed through the first special state or the special passing area. It becomes possible to predict whether or not the second special state in which the game ball hardly passes through 47 will be made. Therefore, not only whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 47, but also the degree of passing of the game ball from each special figure to the special passing area 47 can be predicted. Therefore, novel game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (5) Since the passing degree of the game ball from each special figure corresponding to the hit type to the special passing area 47 is determined, the passing degree can be stably controlled, which is intended by the designer. Can be close to probability.

  (6) In the first special state, the second special period in which the game ball can pass through the special passage area 47 and in the second special period in which the game ball cannot pass through the special passage area 47 in the second special state, respectively. The big prize opening door 23 is controlled to be opened. In this way, even if there is only one type of distribution pattern of the special distribution shutter 49, the second large prize opening 24 is changed between the first special state and the second special state according to the opening state of the second large prize opening door 23. Can be switched.

  (7) Before switching the distribution by the special distribution shutter 49, the second grand prize winning door 23 is controlled to be closed for a predetermined time. For this reason, before the switching by the special distribution shutter 49, the game ball does not win the second big prize opening 24 and the game ball won in the second big prize opening 24 remains, so that the game ball is Passing through the special passage area 47 unexpectedly can be suppressed, and the possibility of accurately performing control relating to the degree of passage of the game ball to the special passage area 47 can be increased.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the winning lottery, the determining probability of the winning type, the upper limit of the number of reserved memories, etc. may be changed. In the state, the first specific small hit may be won with a probability of 1/5, and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number may be “1”.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is more different from the first variation game than the first variation game by changing the opening mode of the second big prize opening 24 when the first variation game and the second variation game are won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the big hit game in the first floating game, it is difficult to win a game ball at the first big winning opening 18 with a predetermined probability, and a big hit game is given substantially by giving a big hit game with very few balls. Instead, it may be defined that the second variation game is substantially more likely to hit the game than the first variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the second big prize opening door 23 is operated so that the special prize opening 24a is opened on the condition that the small hit display result is displayed in the second variation game. Not exclusively. For example, on the condition that the small win display result is displayed in the first variation game, the second big prize opening door 23 may be operated in an open state so that a game ball can be won in the special prize opening 24a. May be. In addition, the second big prize opening door 23 and the special sorting shutter 49 may be controlled so that the game balls won in the second big prize opening 24 in the first variation game can pass through the special passage area 47.

  -In the above embodiment, it is possible to switch from a state in which the open / close blade 16 is operated in the short open mode to a state in which the open / close blade 16 is operated in the long open mode based on the type of normal hit without causing a hit game. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to switch from a state in which the open / close blades 16 are operated in the long open mode to a state in which the open / close blades 16 are operated in the short open mode based on the type of the normal hit without causing a hit game. In this case, in the first variation game, it is possible to switch from a state where the open / close blade 16 is operated in the long open mode to a state where the open / close blade 16 is operated in the short open mode with high probability.

  -In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of times of change is the same after the winning game based on the winning type, but this is not limited to this, for example, it is changed after the winning game based on the winning type. The upper limit number of short states may be varied.

In the above embodiment, the variable state is always given after the winning game is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable state may not be given depending on the winning type.
-In the said embodiment, although the decorative drawing corresponding to the special drawing in a variable game and the 2nd decorative drawing corresponding to the general drawing in a general game are displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11, it is not restricted to this. For example, you may comprise so that the decoration drawing corresponding to the special drawing in a variable game, and the decoration drawing corresponding to the common drawing in a usual game may not be displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG.

  -In the above-described embodiment, the type of the small hit won from the decoration drawing can be predicted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not the decoration drawing but the small winning portion from other effect images such as a character image and a background image. The hit type may be predictable. In addition, for example, the winning type of the small hit may not be predicted from a decorative drawing or other effect image. In addition to displaying an image by the effect display device 11, for example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, vibration of a vibration unit, displacement of a movable body, air blowing from a blower, etc. may be used. A combination of these may be used. Further, for example, the effect may be executed so that the result of the winning lottery or the winning type is determined. In addition, it is not necessary to perform an effect that can identify and predict the winning lottery result and the winning type.

  In the above embodiment, in the non-variable state, the second large prize opening door 23 is opened in the short open mode or long open mode, and in the variable state, the second large prize port door 23 is long open. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the variable speed state, the second big prize opening door 23 may be opened in a short open mode depending on the type of the winning small hit. Moreover, you may vary the open | release mode in which a game ball can win in a non-change state and a change state.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, although two kinds of opening modes were adopted as an opening mode of opening-and-closing blade 16, it is not restricted to this, For example, three or more types of opening modes may be adopted.
In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 after winning the small hit, the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially set to “16 times”. Depending on the type of the winning small hit, the prescribed number of rounds may be varied, and further, it may be set so that substantially all of the rounds are not obtained.

  In the above embodiment, when winning a win based on the result of the winning lottery in the variable game, the winning type (big hit and small hit) is determined according to the type of special drawing, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be controlled separately. Regardless of the execution order, even if the big hit lottery is not won, If you don't win, you can make a big hit lottery. As a specific example, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the first variable game and the second variable game is 327/65536 (about 1/200), and the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the second variable game is 32760/65536 (about 1/2), the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the first variation game may be defined as 1/65536. Further, for example, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the first variation game may be defined as 0/65536. And when winning a small hit, it may be configured to win the first specific small win with a probability of about 1/10 and win the second specific small win at about 9/10. By defining and controlling in this way, as in the above-described embodiment, in the second variation game, the second big prize opening 24 operates in the second long open mode with a probability of 1/20. It may be configured.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 after winning the small hit based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game is generated, while the big winning is based on the result of the winning lottery In the case of winning, a big hit game has occurred regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 47, but this is not restrictive. For example, it may be configured not to win a big win based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, for example, it may be configured not to win a small hit based on the result of the winning lottery.

  In the above embodiment, when a small win is won in the variable game, a small hit game is performed in which the second big prize opening 24 is operated in an open state, and the game ball that won the second big prize opening 24 is in a special passing area. When passing 47, a big hit game was generated after the end of the small hit game, but this is not restrictive. For example, when a big win is won in a variable game, a big win game is generated, and in the first round game, the second big prize opening 24 is operated in an open state, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 In addition, the big hit game may be continued and the first big prize opening 18 may be controlled to be opened in the second round game. In other words, when a jackpot display result is displayed in the variable game, a big hit game is generated in which the second big prize opening door 23 (second big prize opening 24) is opened, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 47. It may be configured so that the big hit game is continued on the condition.

  In the above embodiment, the special distribution shutter 49 is operated with one operation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the special distribution shutter 49 may be operated with a plurality of operation patterns. Further, for example, by operating the second grand prize opening door 23 with one operation pattern and operating the special distribution shutter 49 with a plurality of operation patterns, the special passage area is opened in the special distribution shutter 49 open state. The degree of passage of the game ball to 47 may be controllable.

  In the above embodiment, when the opening / closing blade 16 is in the closed state at the second start winning opening 15, the game ball becomes impossible to win, but this is not restrictive, and for example, if it is harder to win than in the open state The game ball may be winning.

  In the above embodiment, the second grand prize opening door 23 is closed for a predetermined time before the switching by the special distribution shutter 49 is performed. The predetermined time may not be set, and the special distribution shutter 49 may switch the distribution immediately after the second grand prize opening door 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball is always guided to the special passage area 47 when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the special position, and the game ball is always guided to the general passage area 48 when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the general position. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the special position, the possibility is lower than that of the special passage area 47, but the game ball may be guided to the general passage area 48. Further, for example, when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the general position, the possibility is lower than that in the general passage area 48, but the game ball may be guided to the special passage area 47.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the first operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the game board 10 and the second operation gate 21 is disposed on the right side of the game board 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be arranged. Further, although the first grand prize winning port 18 and the second grand prize winning port 24 are respectively arranged on the right side of the game board 10, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be arranged, for example, in the center or the left side of the game board 10. Good. In addition, the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15 are arranged in the center of the game board 10, but not limited to this, the first start winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15 may be arranged on the left side, the right side, and further on the upper side. Good.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, the second winning opening 15a is in an open state. However, it is not necessarily a condition that the normal winning symbol is displayed. If the winning lottery is won and the normal winning game is given, the second winning opening 15a may be opened.

  -In the said embodiment, the display mode of a special figure and a general figure is not ask | required. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a 14-segment display device is used as a special drawing. However, the display device is not limited to this, and a display device that displays a plurality of dots or a plurality of display devices may be used. It may be a display device that turns on and off the LEDs and the like.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a specific passing area and a general passing area through which a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 18 can pass are formed, and the game ball passes through the specific passing area before the round control ends. If not, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is terminated without executing the subsequent round control (so-called “puncture”). Further, for example, only in the round control of a specific round, when the game ball does not pass through the specific passing area, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round control.

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

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The winning determination means has a big hit determining means for determining whether the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, and the first symbol variation game or the second symbol When a jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game, a jackpot game is generated regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area.

  (B) The winning determination means has a big hit determining means for determining whether the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, and the first symbol variation game or the second symbol When a jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game, a jackpot game that the special opening and closing means opens occurs, and the jackpot game is continued on condition that the game ball passes through the special passing area. To do.

  (C) a second display means for performing a normal symbol variation game for displaying normal symbols in a varying manner, wherein the normal hit type determining means is configured to display the normal hit display when the determination result of the normal hit determining means is affirmative; It is characterized by determining the type of ordinary hit corresponding to the result.

  (D) A special entrance where a game ball can enter, and the special entrance is open when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game Special opening means having special opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a closed state, and the special opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take an open state when a big hit game occurs.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 12a ... 1st special symbol display device, 12b ... 2nd special symbol display device, 14 ... 1st start winning opening (starting means), 14a ... 1st winning opening (1st entrance) 15 ... 2nd start winning opening (variable starting means), 15a ... 2nd winning opening (2nd entrance), 16 ... Opening / closing blade (opening / closing means), 17 ... 1st big winning opening door (special opening / closing means), 18 ... first grand prize opening (special entry means), 19 ... first operation gate, 20 ... normal symbol display device (second display means), 21 ... second operation gate, 23 ... second big prize opening door ( Special opening / closing means), 24 ... second big winning opening (special winning means), 24a ... special winning opening (special winning opening), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (hit determination means, big hit determination) Means, small hit determining means, hit type determining means, gaming state control means, normal hit determining means, opening / closing control hand , Special switching control means), 31 ... performance control board, 31a ... effect control for CPU (notification control means), 47 ... special passage region 48 ... general passage region 49 ... special distribution shutter (special distributing means).

Claims (1)

And determining per determining means whether the second symbol variation game is per performed by varying the first symbol variation game or second special symbol performed by varying the first special symbol,
A first entrance from which a starting condition of the first symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball;
A second entrance where the starting condition of the second symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball;
Opening and closing means that operates so that the second entrance can be in an open state and a closed state;
Normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game performed by changing the normal symbol due to the establishment of the normal start condition is normal hit;
When the determination result of the normal hit determination means is affirmative, normal hit determination means for determining a normal hit;
An opening / closing control means for operably controlling the opening / closing means so that the second entrance can be opened and closed when the normal hit is determined;
A special entry means having a special entrance that allows game balls to enter;
Special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state on condition that a winning display result is derived in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game;
A special passing area where a bonus can be generated by passing a game ball that has entered from the special entrance, and
Special distribution means for allocating whether or not a game ball can pass through the special passage area by operating so that the special passage area can be in an open state and a closed state;
Special opening / closing control means for controlling the operation of the special opening / closing means and the operation of the special sorting means, and
The special passing area and the special distribution means are in the special ball entry means,
The special opening / closing control means includes
Controls based on the type of per the operation of the pre-SL special closing means, said by controlling the operation of the special distribution means, the first special passage region game ball passes through the easy special state and the first Causing a second special state in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the special passage area than the special state ,
In the first special state and the second special state , when the special entrance can take an open state, the special passage region can also take an open state,
In the operation of the special opening / closing means, the special entrance may be open during the first opening time, and then the special entrance may be closed during the closing time. During the second opening time longer than the opening time, there is an operation that the special entrance can take an open state,
The special entrance is open during the second opening time than in the second special state where the special entrance is open during the first opening time. Game balls are easier to enter the special entrance when in the first special state,
The closing time is longer than the first opening time;
A gaming machine in which the second symbol variation game is more likely to win a specific hit that causes the first special state than the first symbol variation game .