JP6175625B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  There is known a ball game machine in which a continuation opening is provided in the big prize opening and proceeds to the next round under the condition that the continuation is entered during a special game. According to such a configuration, the player can be entertained by the behavior of the game ball, but there is a problem that the probability of entering the continuation opening changes due to the inclination of the ball game machine installed in the hall .

  On the other hand, during a special game, a variation value is extracted every time a game ball enters the grand prize opening, and when a variation value that matches the judgment value is extracted, the open state of the big prize opening is continued. It is known (Patent Document 1). In addition, when entering the starting pitching device, the game ball that has been pitched is put on hold by the sorting device, and whether or not the counter value is a winning random number is determined. It is known that a special game is started by guiding a ball to a specific area, and in the case of a negative determination, the game ball is guided to an out-of-range area (Patent Document 2).

  According to these configurations, it is determined whether or not to continue the open state of the special winning opening with a certain probability and whether to start a special game without being affected by the inclination of the ball game machine. it can.

JP-A-8-19642 JP 2001-187188 A

However, in the special game, when the entrance to the continuation port is a condition for proceeding to the next round, the configuration of Patent Document 1 cannot be applied.
Moreover, in the invention shown in Patent Document 2, it is necessary to guide each game ball that has entered the big prize opening to a specific area or out-of-game area after temporarily holding it, and it is time to determine whether or not to proceed to the next round. There is a risk of taking.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems in special games.

  The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is a means for performing a special game by opening a large winning opening for a plurality of rounds and a large winning opening having a continuation area and a loss area formed therein. In a non-last round, the game proceeds to the next round on the condition that the game ball has entered the continuation area. If the condition is not satisfied, a special game means for ending the special game in the round, and a game A lottery means for extracting a random number according to the ball entering the big prize opening, and performing a lottery based on the random number, and a stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls that have entered the big prize opening And means for sequentially referring to the results of the distribution lottery performed in the round and sequentially guiding each game ball that has been stopped according to the result, where the result of the distribution lottery is a win Continues the game ball If the result is a loss, the distribution means for guiding the game ball to the loss area, and when the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the distribution means, all the game balls that are stopped And releasing means for guiding the game ball to one of the continuation area and the loss area, and the distribution means is configured to receive a large amount when a maximum number of game balls enter the big prize opening in a round. The present invention relates to a ball game machine characterized by closing a winning opening and continuing to guide a game ball that is stopped.

  According to such a configuration, in the round, stopped balls (game balls that are stopped) are sequentially distributed according to the result of the distribution lottery, and when the stopped balls are first allocated to the continuation area, the remaining stops All balls are released from suspension. For this reason, the time required for distribution is shortened.

  In addition, when the upper limit number of game balls enter the big prize opening in a short time in the round, the stopping ball distribution is continued with the big prize opening closed. That is, the distribution of the stationary balls is continued during the interval in which the special winning opening is once closed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the number of game balls exceeding the upper limit from entering the big winning opening, and it is possible to suppress the time required for round digestion (open time + interval time).

Therefore, the time required for digesting a plurality of rounds in special games (required for digesting special games) can be reduced.
In addition, it is a means to play a special game by opening the big winning opening for a plurality of rounds, and the game ball continues in the round that is not the last Proceed to the next round on the condition that you entered the area, and if the condition is not satisfied, a special game means that will end the special game in that round, and a random number according to the game ball's entrance to the big prize opening And a lottery means for performing a lottery based on the random number, a stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening, and a result of the lottery performed in the round. A means for sequentially referring to each game ball that has been stopped according to the result, and when the result of the lottery is a win, the game ball is guided to a continuation area, and the result Is lost Distributing means for guiding the game ball to the losing area, and when the gaming ball is guided to the continuation area by the allocating means, all the game balls that are stopped are released, and the gaming ball is separated into the continuation area and the losing area. Release means that guides to any of the above, and the stopping means does not stop in the round after the game ball stopped by the releasing means is released in the round. A ball game machine may be configured.

  According to such a configuration, in each round, the stationary balls are sequentially distributed according to the result of the lottery drawing, and when the stationary balls are first allocated to the continuation area, all the remaining stationary balls are released from the stationary. In addition, game balls that have entered the grand prize opening after this time will not be stopped. For this reason, the time required for distribution can be reduced, and the time required for digestion of the round can be suppressed in the special game.

  In addition, the area where the stopped game ball is located is set as the stop area, and the lottery means according to the game ball entering the distribution area provided between the opening of the big prize opening and the stop area. A random number may be extracted, and a distribution lottery may be performed based on the random number.

  According to such a configuration, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening enter the distribution area before being stopped, and the distribution lottery is performed accordingly. That is, each game ball is stopped in a state where the corresponding distribution lottery is completed. For this reason, after stopping a game ball, it is not necessary to wait for distribution lottery corresponding to this game ball to be performed, and a stop ball can be distributed smoothly.

In addition, the distribution means closes the big prize opening and continues to guide the game balls that are stopped when winning by the distribution lottery or when the game balls are guided to the continuation area by the corresponding selection. Also good.
According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to advance to the next round earlier, and the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening during the round is reduced, and the time required for distribution is shortened. The time required for round digestion can be reduced. In addition, during the special game, the number of prize balls given to the player in accordance with the entrance to the big prize opening can be suppressed, and the player can be prevented from being given excessive profit.

The ball game machine may further include display means for displaying a history of the result of the distribution lottery.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the winning probability of the past lottery performed, and it is possible to give a sense of security and fairness to the player and the business operator who operates the pachinko parlor.

  Moreover, if the winning probability of the distribution lottery can be changed on the pachinko parlor side, it can be confirmed whether or not the winning probability is set appropriately.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st big winning opening in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st big winning opening in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection process 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection process 2 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection process 3 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection process 4 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection process 5 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection process 6 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation screen in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the unconditional round end determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A completion | finish determination processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round B completion | finish determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the second embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view of the big winning device of the pachinko machine in a 3rd embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the third embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the third embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection process 3 and the game setting process 1 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the game setting process 2 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the entrance rate setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the setting discrimination | determination process in 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 7th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the discharge path | route and return ball path | route in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the shot ball count process in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the seventh embodiment. It is a flowchart about the launch lottery process in 7th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 8th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st big winning opening in 8th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st big winning opening in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A completion | finish determination processing in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round B completion | finish determination process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the guidance process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the distribution lottery result display process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the distribution lottery history display process in 8th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 9th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st big winning opening in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A completion | finish determination processing in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the guidance process in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the continuous lottery result display process in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the continuous lottery history display process in 9th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
A pachinko machine as a gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18 so that a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. The front frame 11 is opened by the counterclockwise operation.

A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided at the back of the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.
Speakers 112 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, so that game sounds are output thereby improving the player's preference. In addition, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs for notifying the abnormality of the game in addition to the frame side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launching handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 faces the game board 2. Fired. Also, prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.

  In this embodiment, the upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are provided, but there is no problem even if the enclosed game does not include these plates. In the enclosed game machine, as long as the number of possessed balls stored as data is not zero, the launching handle 14 can be operated to launch the game ball enclosed by the launching device toward the game board 2.

The lower tray 13 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever. it can.
The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 that reads and writes a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172, and an integration display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. In addition, a game button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are provided at the center position of the upper plate 12 so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

  FIG. 2 shows the game board 2, in which a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed. A center case 200 is attached to the center of the game area 20.

  The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. In addition, the center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

At the left position of the center case 200, a normal drawing operation gate (normal drawing operation port) 22 of a normal design (hereinafter simply referred to as a general map) is installed.
Immediately below the center case 200 is a first special figure start opening 23A that can be entered (winning) at all times as a start opening for determining whether or not a special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a special figure) is appropriate. The second special figure starting port 23B consisting of is installed in the vertical position.

  The second special figure starting port 23B can enter (win) a ball only when an ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is opened. The general electric utility is released for a predetermined time when it becomes a hit in the lottery of the usual figure executed due to the game ball passing through the operation gate 22.

  On the right side of the first and second special figure starting openings 23A, 23B, there are two first prize winning openings 25A that are opened and closed by an opening and closing plate and two second prize winning openings 25B that are opened and closed by an opening and closing plate. It is arranged on the stage.

  Here, a game that opens and closes a special electric accessory, a movable winning device, a special winning device, etc. for a plurality of times due to the determination of whether or not a special figure is successful is described as a special game (also referred to as a jackpot game). . In addition, each time that a special electric accessory etc. are opened in a special game is described as a round.

  The first grand prize opening 25A corresponds to a special electric accessory or the like that opens and closes in a special game (also referred to as a big hit game). In addition to the prize opening, the first big prize opening 25A continues for the continuation of special games. A mouth 210 is provided. (As will be described in detail later, in the conditional round, the player proceeds to the next round by entering the continuation opening 210). Similarly, the second grand prize opening 25B corresponds to a special electric accessory or the like that opens and closes in special games. In the second big prize opening 25B, in addition to the prize opening, a privilege port related to special games after the special game. 211 is provided.

In addition, a plurality of normal winning ports 27 are arranged at the left side of the first and second special figure starting ports 23A, 23B, and an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the game area 20.
Note that a large number of game nails and windmills are planted in the game area 20 of the game board 2.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, outside the game area 20, a special figure display device 28 in which special figures are displayed in a variable manner, a normal symbol display device 29 in which ordinary figures are displayed in a variable manner, and a special figure holding memory are displayed. A special figure hold number display device 281 and a general figure hold number display device 291 for displaying a hold of a normal figure are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 houses an inner frame 30 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a winning opening in the game area 20, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow path. 12 is paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the balls to be paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 44 is not depicted, but is provided under the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side) and a frame side (outer frame 10, Two types of terminals are used to output signals output from the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30) to the hall computer. In this embodiment, the gaming state is provided via one external connection terminal plate 38. And a signal indicating the game result is transmitted to the hall computer.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, with a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device as sub-control devices centering on the main control device 40 that controls the game. 43. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the production symbol control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., all of which are controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed.

The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the gaming facility via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 538. Further, the main controller 40 has a glass frame opening SW for detecting whether the front frame (glass frame) 11 and the inner frame 30 are open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. (Switch) 501, inner frame opening SW502, first start port SW503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure start port 23A, a second start port SW504 for detecting a ball entering the second special figure start port 23B, Normal symbol operation SW 505 for detecting entry to the normal operation gate 22, winning port SW 506 for detecting entry to the normal winning port 27, and first count SW 507 for detecting entry to the first big winning port 25 A To the second count SW 508 for detecting the entrance to the second grand prize opening 25B, to the continuation SW 509 for detecting the entrance to the continuation opening 210 of the first big prize opening 25A, to the privilege entrance 211 of the second big prize opening 25B. Detecting incoming balls Detection signal from the benefits SW510 and the like are input.

  Further, the main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and issues the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, the effect. Output of a command to the symbol control device 43, and a special symbol display device 28, a special symbol reservation number display device 281, a normal symbol display device 29, and a general symbol reservation number display device 291 via a symbol display device relay terminal board 533 Display control.

  Further, the main controller 40 drives the first and second big prize opening solenoids 512 and 513 via the game board relay terminal board 531 to open the first and second big prize opening 25A and 25B. In addition, the power utility solenoid 514 of the power utility is driven to open and close the power utility at the second special figure starting port 23B.

  The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 538.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 41 is a ball break SW 520 that detects that the ball tank 31 is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534, and a payout that detects that a game ball has been paid out. Detection signals such as SW 522 and full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full are input. In accordance with a command sent from the main controller 40, the payout motor 521 is operated to pay out the game ball. In addition, it is electrically connected to the CR unit 60 via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with the loan request signal to pay out the balls. Lending requests and settlement request operation signals from the ball lending and settlement SWs 171 and 172 are input to the CR unit 60 via the settlement display device 173, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit 60.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 and a touch SW 525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 14. Based on the command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (which reflects the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524, The firing motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

  Detection signals such as a jog dial SW 528 that detects the operation of the jog dial 16 and a button SW 527 that detects the operation of the game button 15 are input to the sub integrated control device 42.

  Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a command for displaying a pseudo symbol of a special figure is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

  Next, the configuration of the first grand prize winning port 25A provided with the continuation port 210 will be described. The first grand prize opening 25A is configured such that game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 25A can enter the continuation opening 210 at a predetermined entry rate. The entrance rate may be a fixed value or may be adjustable.

  Specifically, for example, an opening / closing member 300 that opens and closes the continuation port 210 may be provided, and the opening / closing member 300 may be operated by the motor 301 to open and close the continuation port 210 (see FIG. 5A). The mouth 210 may be configured to change its position and orientation, and the position and orientation of the continuation mouth 210 may be moved by the motor 301 (see FIG. 5B). Of course, both the opening / closing member 300 and the mechanism for changing the position and orientation of the continuation opening 210 may be provided.

  In addition, for example, a Kroon 302 that is connected to a ball entrance 25A-1 provided in the first grand prize opening 25A and has three distribution ports as an example is provided, and one of these distribution ports is provided. May be used as the continuation port 210, and the remaining distribution ports 302a and 302b may be used as lost ports (see FIG. 6). Further, it is possible to adjust the entrance rate to the continuation port 210 by arranging a movable object in the cruel 302 and operating the movable object.

  By doing this, the probability that a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A will enter the continuation opening 210 is suppressed, and even if a big hit game is played, the final round is not necessarily reached. For this reason, it is possible to give a thrill and tension to the player, and to entertain the player by the behavior of the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A.

Of course, the continuation port 210 may be arranged in such a manner that a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 25A can easily enter.
Also, the second grand prize opening 25B has the same configuration as the first big prize opening 25A, so that the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 25B have the predetermined entrance rate 211 at the bonus entrance 211. It may be possible to enter the ball.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 extracts the random number value for the usual map due to the entrance to the working gate 22 of the usual figure, performs a lottery lottery based on the random number value, and if the result of the lottery lottery is a win, The normal symbol display device 29 confirms and displays the winning result, and releases the electric utility. As a result, it is possible to win the second special figure starting port 23B.

  If there is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23A or the second special figure starting port 23B, a random number value for the special figure is extracted due to these, and whether or not the special figure is determined based on the random number value. A determination is made. Thereafter, the special figure relating to the determination of success / failure made due to the entry into the first special figure starting port 23A will be made according to the first special figure and the result made due to the entry into the second special figure starting port 23B. The special figure relating to the determination is referred to as a second special figure. Then, the special symbol display device 28 starts the symbol variation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol display device 21 starts the symbol variation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

  After that, by stopping the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 28 and the effect symbol display device 21 and displaying the special symbol in a definite manner, the result of the determination of success or failure is notified. If the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined and the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed on each of the display devices 28 and 21. In this case, the effect symbol display device 21 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the condition device that establishes the start condition for the jackpot game is activated, and the system shifts to the jackpot game.
In the big hit game, the opening / closing operation of the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is continued for one or a plurality of rounds with the predetermined opening / closing operation of the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B as one round. The jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 can be continued up to a maximum of 15 rounds (hereinafter referred to as R).

Here, in the jackpot game, a round in which the first big winning opening 25A is opened is referred to as a first opening round, and a round in which the second big winning opening 25B is opened is referred to as a second opening round.
Then, as a first opening round, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 25A or when the round duration time elapses, an unconditional round that advances to the next round and a game ball continues to the continuation opening When entering 210, there is a conditional round that advances to the next round. Unconditional rounds and conditional rounds are rounds other than the final round.

  Furthermore, conditional rounds A and B are provided in the conditional round. In the conditional round A, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 25A or when the round duration has elapsed after the start of the round, the round ends and the round continues If a game ball has entered the continuation opening 210, the process proceeds to the next round. Further, in the conditional round B, when a game ball enters the continuation opening 210, the round ends immediately and proceeds to the next round.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is possible to carry out a bonus game that gives a probability variation game and a short-time game. In the probability variation game, the winning probability of the special figure becomes a high probability state. In the short-time game, the fluctuation time of the usual figure is shortened, the probability of winning in the lottery by the usual figure is increased, and the opening time of the ordinary electric utility is extended.

  The granting of the bonus game is made on the condition that the entrance into the bonus slot 211 occurs in the second opening round. One of the probability variation game and the short-time game may be a privilege game. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which gives both or one of a probability variation game and a time-saving game as a privilege game according to a big hit design.

  In addition, as the second opening round, a long ground in which the opening time of the second grand prize opening 25B is long (a time in which the second big winning opening 25B can be easily entered) and the opening time is short. There is a short round that is (a time that makes it very difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the second big prize opening 25B). Whether the bonus game is awarded is determined by setting the second opening round to either the long ground or the short round.

  Furthermore, long grounds A and B may be provided as long grounds. In the long ground A, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 25B or when a predetermined round duration has elapsed after the start of the round, the round ends. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the privilege port 211, the round ends immediately for the long ground B.

Hereinafter, details of the operation will be described based on a program process executed by the main controller 40.
(1) Main Routine FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” is composed of this process (S100 to S110, S115) and the remaining process (S111). It is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written at a specific address in the RAM. If the determination is negative (S100: no), the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), an initial value random number update process (S101), a big hit determination random number (random number counter) update process (S102), which is a random value for determining whether or not the special figure is true, and a special figure big hit symbol determination Random number (random number counter) update process (S103), normal hit determination random number (random number counter) update process (S104), reach determination random number (random number counter) update process for special figure reach (S105) , Fluctuation pattern determination random number (random number counter) update process (S106), winning confirmation process (S107), success / failure determination process (S108), each output process (S109), fraud monitoring process (S110) And the initial random number update process (S111) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

(2) Winning Confirmation Process Next, the “winning confirmation process” (S107) will be described.
The “start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 8 is a subroutine executed by the main controller 40. In this process, the winning at the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B is confirmed and extracted at the time of winning. The pending storage process of the various random values is performed.

  In the “start winning confirmation process”, first, based on the detection signals of the first and second start openings SW503 and 504, it is confirmed whether or not there is a win in the first and second special figure start openings 23A and 23B (S200). If there is a prize (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether the number of reserved memories corresponding to each start port has already reached the upper limit and is not full (S201).

  Here, the reserved memory corresponding to the first special figure starting port 23A is referred to as a first reserved memory, and the reserved memory corresponding to the second special figure starting port 23B is referred to as a second reserved memory. The upper limit number of each reserved storage is four. If the reserved memory corresponding to the winning start port is not full (S201: yes), in the extracted random number reserved memory process of S202, a plurality of random number values (a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot symbol determining random number) due to the winning. , Reach determination random number, lost symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.). If the winning start opening is the first special figure starting opening 23A, it is stored as the first reserved memory, and if it is the second special figure starting opening 23B, it is stored as the second reserved memory.

Further, in this process, the number of lighting of the special figure hold number display device 281 is increased and the current hold memory number is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.
(3) About the success / failure determination processing Next, the “win / failure determination processing” (S108) will be described.

  FIGS. 9 to 12 are flowcharts of a special map “win / fail determination process” executed by the main controller 40. As shown in FIG. 9, the “win / fail determination process” confirms whether or not the special electric accessory for opening the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is operating, and if it is not operating (S300: no) It is confirmed whether the special figure is fluctuating, and if it is not fluctuating (S301: no), it is confirmed whether the special symbol of the special figure is displayed (S302). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: yes), the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  If the confirmed symbol is not being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), it is confirmed whether there is at least one of the first and second reserved memories as shown in FIG. 10 (S310). If there is no pending storage (S310: no), the process proceeds to “special game processing”. If there is a reserved memory (S310: yes), the number of memories is subtracted and a shift process of the reserved memory is performed (S311). By the shift process, the oldest stored memory out of the first and second stored memories becomes the target of the determination.

  In addition, it is good also considering the 2nd reservation memory as the object of a success / failure determination over the 1st reservation memory (the 2nd reservation memory may be preferentially digested). That is, when the second reserved memory exists, the oldest second reserved memory is set as a determination result, and when the second reserved memory does not exist, the oldest first reserved memory is set as a determination result. good.

  Next, in the process of S312, the probability variation flag is confirmed to confirm whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state (if the probability variation flag is “1”, the probability variation is in progress). If the probability change is in progress (S312: yes), the success / failure determination table at the time of the probability change is compared with the big hit determination random number for the stored memory that is the target of the success / failure determination to determine whether or not it is a big hit (S313). ).

If the probability change is not in progress (S312: no), whether or not it is a big hit is determined by comparing the normal probability (low probability) determination table with the big hit determination random number (S314).
In the subsequent process of S315, it is confirmed whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S313 or S314 is a big hit.

If it is a big hit (S315: yes), in the process of S316, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the reserved storage that is the object of the determination.
In the process of S317, a variation pattern such as a variation time for a special figure jackpot displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined based on the variation random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory that is the object of the determination.

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed in S318. In this process, for example, based on the determined jackpot symbol or the like, a jackpot game opening pattern (such as the opening mode of the first and second jackpots 25A and 25B in each round), or a probable game as a bonus game. Whether to give a bonus game or a short-time game, or the number of times a privilege game is continued (ST number) when a privilege game is given is set. Note that a jackpot game release pattern may be set by executing a jackpot game selection process described later. In addition to this, for example, the time for the opening effect of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time for the ending effect are set.

  In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), a change pattern such as a change time for a special figure loss displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined in the process of S319. In the subsequent lose setting process (S320), if the gaming state is a probable change and a short time, the probability change counter and the short time counter for counting these durations are subtracted.

  After each setting process of S318 or S320, in the process of S321, the symbol variation start control of the special symbol display device 28 is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and “special game” Move to “Process”. The variation start command and the symbol designating command include a variation pattern of a special figure, a determination result of whether or not the special figure is appropriate.

  When the special symbol is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 9 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 11, when it is confirmed that the symbol change time has passed (S330: yes), the fixed symbol display process In (S331), control is performed to end the special symbol variation display of the special symbol display device 28, and the symbol confirmation is performed so that the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 terminate the pseudo symbol variation display and the effect display. The command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  If the confirmed symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 9 (S302: yes), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 12, and it is confirmed whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has ended. If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the fixed symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the final symbol display of the special symbol display device 28 is controlled to be terminated by the final symbol display end processing (S341). A command is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the special figure.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether the symbol of the special figure is a combination that makes a big hit (S342). If it is a combination that makes a big hit (S342: yes), if the probability variation flag is "1" (S343: yes) The probability variation flag is set to “0” (S344). Next, if the hour / hour flag is “1” (S345: yes), “0” is set to the hour / hour flag (S346). With these processes, the gaming state during the big hit game is reset to the normal state.

  In the process of S347, the operation of the condition device is started. In the process of S348, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started. The condition device is a device necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in the jackpot game, and the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the special electric accessory.

And a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 to start the big hit effect by the big hit start effect process (S349), and the process proceeds to the “special game process”.
In the process of S342, if the combination is not a big hit (S342: no), it is confirmed whether the probability variation flag is “1” (S350). If the probability variation flag is “1” (S350: yes), the probability variation is described. It is confirmed whether or not the counter (the number of times of change in probability) is “0” (S351). If it is “0” (S351: yes), the probability variation flag is set to “0” (S352).

  In the subsequent process, it is confirmed whether or not the hour / hour flag is “1” (S353). If the hour / hour flag is “1” (S353: yes), it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter (number of hour / hour) is “0”. Confirm (S354). If it is “0” (S354: yes), the time reduction flag is set to “0” (S355).

  In the subsequent state designation command transmission process of S356, a state designation command including information on a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  As described above, in the “correction determination process”, a plurality of commands are transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42. The symbol variation of the effect symbol display device 21 is started by the variation start command of the process of S321. In this case, the variation pattern designation together with the variation start command, the hold designation of the first or second special figure, and a symbol at a slight interval. Commands such as designation (special drawing designation) and model information designation are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

  During symbol variation, the symbol variation is stopped by the symbol confirmation command (stop designation) in S331 and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed. During the confirmation display, information such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag indicating the gaming state is sent to the sub integrated control device 42 by the state designation command in S356. It should be noted that the state designation command may be transmitted when the special figure is confirmed and displayed, and in the true / false determination process, the state designation command is substantially transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 at the end of the confirmation display.

(4) About the jackpot game selection process Next, the jackpot game selection process that is called in S318 of the success / failure determination process and determines the release pattern of the jackpot game will be described. Here, the jackpot game selection processes 1 to 6 will be described as an example.

(4-1) About the jackpot game selection process 1 In the jackpot game selection process 1, an opening pattern is determined according to the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 13). In S360 of the big hit game selection process 1, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol 1 is a big hit. When an affirmative determination is made (S360: Yes), the process proceeds to S361, and when a negative determination is made (S360: No), the process proceeds to S362.

  In S361, 1-14R is the first release round, 15R (final round) is the second release round, and the first release rounds in 1-14R are all unconditional rounds. This processing is completed.

  In S362, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol 2 is a big hit. When an affirmative determination is made (S362: Yes), the process proceeds to S363, and when a negative determination is made (S362: No), the process proceeds to S364.

  In S363, 1-14R is the first open round, 15R (final round) is the second open round, and the first open rounds in 1-14R are all open patterns that are conditional round A. Game 2 is selected and the process ends.

  In S364, 1-14R is the first open round, 15R (final round) is the second open round, and the first open round in 1-14R is the open pattern in which all the conditional rounds B are open patterns. Game 3 is selected and the process ends.

  When the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, the second open round, which is the final round of jackpot games 1 to 3, becomes a long ground, and when it is not a bonus symbol, the final round becomes a short round.

  In addition, in the big hit games 1 to 3, rounds other than the final round may be the second open round. When the round other than the final round is the second open round, the round may proceed to the next round, regardless of whether or not the privilege entrance 211 is entered, as in the case of the unconditional round. Similarly to the conditional round, when the player enters the privilege port 211, the next round may be advanced.

  The jackpot symbol 1 may be a privilege symbol. By doing so, in addition to the benefits of probability-changing games and short-time games, a large number of prize balls can be awarded in the big hit game, and the game can be sharpened. On the other hand, bonus symbols other than jackpot symbols 1 and 2 may be used. In this way, when a privilege is granted, the winning ball in the big hit game is suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively awarded the winning ball.

Further, the opening pattern may be determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol.
Specifically, for example, when the big hit symbol 1 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 is selected with a probability of 60%, the big hit game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 with a probability of 10%. May be. Further, for example, when the big hit symbol 2 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 30%, the big hit game 2 with a probability of 60%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 10%. . Also, for example, if the big hit symbol 3 is a big hit, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 60%. .

  At this time, if the jackpot symbol is a privilege symbol, an open pattern with a smaller number of prize balls is selected with a higher probability, and if it is not a privilege symbol, an open pattern with a larger number of prize balls may be selected with a higher probability. good. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, the open pattern with a larger number of prize balls will be selected with a higher probability, and if it is not a bonus symbol, the unlock pattern with a smaller number of prize balls will be selected with a higher probability. good. By doing this, the game can be sharpened.

(4-2) About the jackpot game selection process 2 In the jackpot game selection process 2, an opening pattern is determined according to the game state (see FIG. 14). In S370 of the big hit game selection process 2, it is determined whether or not the current game state is a normal state (a state where no bonus game is performed). When an affirmative determination is made (S370: Yes), the process proceeds to S371, and when a negative determination is made (S370: No), the process proceeds to S372.

In S371, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and the process ends.
In S372, it is determined whether or not the game state is a probability variation gaming state. If an affirmative determination is made (S372: Yes), the process proceeds to S373, and if a negative determination is made (when the probability variation game is not performed and only the short-time game is performed) ( S372: No), the process proceeds to S374.

In S373, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and the process ends.
In S374, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and the process ends.
As in the big hit game selection processing 1, when the big hit symbol is a bonus symbol, the final round of the big hit games 1 to 3 becomes a long ground, and when the big hit symbol is not a special bonus symbol, the final round becomes a short round.

  Further, the opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, for example, in the normal state, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 10%. Further, for example, in the case of a probability variation game state, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%. Also, for example, in the case of not in the probability variation gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 20%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 60%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 10%. May be.

  By doing so, when a bonus game is being performed, the number of prize balls awarded in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls. Of course, on the contrary, when a bonus game is being performed, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls increases with a relatively high probability may be selected. Thereby, the game can be sharpened.

  It should be noted that a jackpot game release pattern may be determined according to both the jackpot symbol and the game state, or a jackpot game release pattern may be determined by a probability lottery according to both the jackpot symbol and the game state.

(4-3) About the jackpot game selection process 3 In the jackpot game selection process 3, an opening pattern is determined in accordance with the type of special figure corresponding to the winning / no-go determination (see FIG. 15). In S380 of the big hit game selection process 3, it is determined whether or not the winning determination corresponding to the first special figure has been won. When an affirmative determination is made (S380: Yes), the process proceeds to S381, and when a negative determination is made (S380: No), the process proceeds to S382.

In S381, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and the process ends.
In S382, it is determined based on the jackpot symbol or the like whether or not a bonus game is given after the jackpot game (whether or not the jackpot game includes the second open round which is a long ground). When an affirmative determination is made (S382: Yes), the process proceeds to S384, and when a negative determination is made (S382: No), the process proceeds to S383.

In S383, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and the process ends.
In S384, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and the process ends.
As described above, in the big hit game selection process 3, when the winning / failing determination corresponding to the first special figure is won, an opening pattern to which a lot of prize balls are given is set, and the second special figure is dealt with. When the winning / failing determination is a win, an opening pattern to which a few prize balls are given is set. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the number of prize balls given during the short-time game and prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls.

  On the other hand, when the winning / failing judgment corresponding to the first special figure is won, an opening pattern to which a few prize balls are given is set and the winning / judging judgment corresponding to the second special figure is won. May be set to an open pattern to which many prize balls are given. By doing so, many prize balls are awarded during the short-time game, and the game can be sharpened.

  Further, as described above, when the second special figure is preferentially digested, the second special figure start opening 23B is opened more frequently than usual in the bonus game state, so the big hit game is replaced with the process of step S384. If 1 is selected, the process from the occurrence of the big hit to the end of the big hit game, or the speed of these repeated processes can be expected.

Note that the open pattern may be determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the type of special figure corresponding to the winning / no-go determination.
Specifically, for example, when winning in the first special figure, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 10%. May be. On the other hand, in the case of winning in the second special figure, jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%.

  On the other hand, when the winning pattern is the first special figure, an open pattern with a relatively small number of winning balls is selected with a high probability, and when the winning pattern is the second special figure, the probability is high. Thus, an open pattern with a relatively large number of prize balls may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-4) About the jackpot game selection process 4 The pachinko machine 1 determines the release pattern of the jackpot game according to the contents of the bonus game given by entering the bonus slot 211 during the jackpot game. Also good. Specifically, for example, when the pachinko machine 1 is configured as an ST machine, an opening pattern may be determined according to the number of STs as in the big hit game selection process 4 (see FIG. 16). . With the ST machine, when the big hit game ends, a special bonus game is always given regardless of the big hit symbol etc., and the special bonus game is continued until the determination of whether or not a predetermined upper limit number of times (ST number) is made. This means a pachinko machine with the structure. In the pachinko machine 1 that performs the big hit game selection process 4, the number of STs is further determined according to the big hit symbol and the like.

  In S390 of the big hit game selection process 4, it is determined whether or not the ST number when the bonus game is given after the big hit game is X times (for example, 50 times) or less based on the big hit game or the like. When an affirmative determination is made (S390: Yes), the process proceeds to S391, and when a negative determination is made (S390: No), the process proceeds to S392.

In S391, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and the process ends.
In S392, based on the jackpot symbol or the like, it is determined whether or not the ST count when the bonus game is awarded after the jackpot game is less than Y times (100 times as an example), which is greater than X times. When an affirmative determination is made (S392: Yes), the process proceeds to S394, and when a negative determination is made (S392: No), the process proceeds to S393.

In S393, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and the process ends.
In S394, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and the process ends.
By doing so, when the number of STs is large, the number of prize balls given in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given too many prize balls. Of course, on the contrary, as the number of STs increases, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls increases relatively may be selected. Thereby, the game can be sharpened.

Note that the release pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to the number of STs of the bonus game given after the big hit game.
Specifically, for example, when the number of STs ≦ X, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 10%. good. When X times <ST times <Y times, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 20%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 60%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 20%. When Y times ≦ ST times, jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%.

  On the other hand, when the number of STs is small, an open pattern with a relatively small number of prize balls is selected with a high probability. When the number of STs is large, the number of prize balls with a high probability is relatively large. An open pattern may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
Further, even when the pachinko machine 1 is not configured as an ST machine, similarly, even if the release pattern of the big hit game is determined according to whether or not the bonus game is given or the duration of the bonus game. The open pattern of the jackpot game may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to these.

  Also, instead of the number of STs, whether a probability game or a short-time game is given as a bonus game or whether both a probability-change game and a short-time game are given as a bonus game by entering the privilege port 211 during a big hit game Depending on this, the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be determined, or the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to these.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-5) About the jackpot game selection process 5 When the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the total number of rounds in the jackpot game is determined according to the jackpot symbol or the like, In this way, the open pattern may be determined according to the total number of rounds.

Here, the total number of rounds may be the total number of rounds constituting the jackpot game.
In addition, the big hit game is a round in which the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is opened for a long time (about the above-mentioned long ground opening time) enough to allow the game ball to enter, When the first or second grand prize opening 25A, 25B is opened only for a short time (about the opening time of the above-mentioned short round), and the round is substantially impossible to enter the big prize opening Alternatively, the total number of rounds that can be sufficiently entered into the grand prize opening may be used as the total number of rounds. If the first open round is a round in which it is substantially impossible to enter the first grand prize opening 25A, the round may be an unconditional round.

  Next, the jackpot game selection processing 5 will be described (see FIG. 17). In S600, based on the jackpot symbol or the like, it is determined whether or not the total number of rounds of the jackpot game is the maximum number of rounds (for example, 15R). If an affirmative determination is made (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S601. If a negative determination is made (S600: No), the process proceeds to S602.

In S601, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and the process ends.
In S602, based on the jackpot symbol or the like, it is determined whether or not the total number of rounds of the jackpot game is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value R1 (8 as an example). When an affirmative determination is made (S602: Yes), the process proceeds to S604, and when a negative determination is made (S602: No), the process proceeds to S603.

In S603, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and the process ends.
In S604, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and the process ends.
In this way, when the total number of rounds is large, the number of prize balls given in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given too many prize balls. Of course, on the contrary, as the total number of rounds increases, an open pattern that increases the number of winning balls may be selected. Thereby, the game can be sharpened.

The opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to the total number of rounds of the big hit game.
Specifically, for example, when the total number of rounds = the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 60%. May be. If R1 ≦ total number of rounds <maximum number of rounds, even if jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 20%, jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 60%, and jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 20%. good. When the total number of rounds <R1, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 10%.

  On the contrary, when the total number of rounds is small, an open pattern with a relatively low number of prize balls is selected with a high probability, and when the total number of rounds is large, the number of prize balls with a high probability is relatively high. An open pattern that increases the number of times may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-6) About jackpot game selection processing 6 The first release rounds included in the jackpot games 1 to 3 are all in the same mode, but different first mode rounds may be mixed. At this time, depending on the jackpot symbol, game state, etc., it is determined how many unconditional rounds and conditional rounds A and B are included in the jackpot game, and what round they will arrive. You may adjust the number of prize balls given by a game.

  As an example, in S610 of the jackpot game selection process 6, the number of unconditional rounds and conditional rounds A and B, the unconditional rounds, conditional rounds A and B, and the second open round, depending on the jackpot symbol etc. Is determined, and the process ends (see FIG. 18).

  When the round other than the final round is the second open round, the round may proceed to the next round, regardless of whether or not the privilege entrance 211 is entered, as in the case of the unconditional round. Similarly to the conditional round, when the player enters the privilege port 211, the next round may be advanced.

Needless to say, the more unconditional rounds are included, the more prize balls are awarded in the jackpot game.
Even if the unconditional round includes 10R and the conditional round includes 4R, there are many rounds that can be surely digested if the conditional round is a later round. For example, if 1-10R is an unconditional round and 11-14R is a conditional round, 1-10R can be digested reliably. For this reason, more prize balls are awarded to the player with a higher probability.

  On the other hand, if the conditional round is the earlier round, fewer rounds can be reliably digested. For example, if 1-4R is a conditional round and 5-14R is an unconditional round, there is no round that can be reliably digested. For this reason, possibility that many prize balls will be awarded to a player will become low.

  For this reason, for example, when the jackpot symbol is not a bonus symbol, when it is in a normal state, when it hits the first special symbol, when the number of continuations (ST number) of the bonus game or the total number of rounds is small (first In one case), the number of unconditional rounds (or conditional round A) is increased so that many prize balls are awarded with a relatively high probability, It is good as a round.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, when a bonus game is being played, when hit by the second special symbol, when the bonus game continues (ST count) or the total number of rounds is large ( In the second case), the number of unconditional rounds (or conditional round A) is reduced or the conditional rounds are moved forward so that a small number of prize balls are awarded with a relatively high probability. Also good as a round. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive prize balls.

  Of course, on the contrary, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds, etc. is reduced, or the conditional round is set as the previous round so that a few prize balls are awarded with a relatively high probability. Also good. In the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be increased, or the conditional round may be a rear round so that many prize balls are awarded with a relatively high probability. By doing this, the game can be sharpened.

  In addition, the number of unconditional rounds, etc. by lottery of probability according to the jackpot symbol, gaming state, type of special figure won, number of continuation of privilege game (ST number), total number of rounds, etc. It may be determined what round the conditional round or the like will arrive.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be increased with a high probability, or the conditional round may be a rear round. On the other hand, in the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be reduced with high probability, or the conditional round may be the previous round.

  On the other hand, for example, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be reduced with high probability, or the conditional round may be the previous round. On the other hand, in the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be increased with a high probability, or the conditional round may be a rear round.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-7) Others In this pachinko machine 1, when the determination is made, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs the symbol variation by the pseudo symbol based on the variation start command, the symbol confirmation command, etc. The result of the determination of success or failure is notified by the symbol. Here, when displaying the pseudo symbol according to the jackpot symbol, and notifying whether or not the bonus game is given by the pseudo symbol that is confirmed and displayed, using a symbol different from the pseudo symbol, It is good also as a structure which alert | reports which open | release pattern was selected. By doing so, the opening pattern of the big hit game can be notified separately from the presence or absence of the bonus game, and the range of effects can be widened.

(5) Special Game Process Next, the “special game process” will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in “special game processing”, first, in the processing of S400, it is confirmed whether the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S400). If it is operating (S400: yes), the processing of S401 is performed. Check whether the first or second grand prize opening 25A, 25B is open.

  If the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is confirmed whether it is in the interval (S402), and if not in the interval (S402: no), the big hit end effect It is confirmed whether it is in the middle (S403), if it is not during the big hit end effect (S403: no), it is checked whether the big hit start production time has passed (S404), and if the big hit start production time has passed (S404: yes) In the large winning opening opening process of S405, the first 1R winning opening opens the first large winning opening 25A and returns. During the opening of the first big winning opening 25A, it is possible to enter the continuation opening 210, and the continuation opening 210 becomes effective.

  If the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is being opened, the mode of the current round is determined based on the opening pattern of the special game being executed as shown in FIG. When the current round is an unconditional round, the process proceeds to S411. When the current round is A, the process proceeds to S412. When the current round is B, the process proceeds to S413. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S414. .

In S411, an unconditional round end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
In S412, a conditional round A end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
In S413, a conditional round B end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.

  In S414, it is determined whether or not the condition according to the mode of the current round is satisfied. If satisfied, the continuation flag and the end flag are set. Further, if the current round is the second open round, the entry to the privilege opening 211 is detected, and if there is an entry, the entry flag is set.

  Specifically, for example, when the current round (second open round) is a long ground A or a short round, a predetermined number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 25B, or When the round duration has elapsed after the start of the round, an end flag may be set. When the current round is Long Ground B, whether a predetermined number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 25B, whether the round duration time has elapsed after the start of the round, An end flag may be set when a ball enters the ball.

  Further, when the current round is the second open round, the continuation flag may be set to advance to the next round only when there is a ball entering the privilege opening 211 as in the conditional round (in other words, In this case, when there is no entry into the privilege opening 211, the continuation flag may not be set so that the next round is not advanced). Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to this. Like the unconditional round, the continuation flag may be set unconditionally to advance to the next round regardless of whether or not the privilege entrance 211 is entered.

  In S415, it is determined whether or not the round duration has ended. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S417. When a negative determination is obtained (S415: No), the process proceeds to S416.

  In S416, it is determined whether or not the end flag is “1 (end)”. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S416: Yes), the process proceeds to S417. If a negative determination is obtained (S416: No), this process ends.

  In S417, it is determined whether or not the continuation flag is “1 (continuation)”. If a positive determination is obtained (S417: Yes), the process proceeds to S418. If a negative determination is obtained (S417: No), the process proceeds to S423 in FIG.

  In S418, the number of rounds is incremented, and in S419, the continuation flag is cleared. At this time, the end flag may be cleared. In subsequent S420, the big hit interval process is executed, and this process ends. In the big hit interval process, a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to start the big hit interval effect.

  If it is during the interval in the process of S402 in FIG. 19 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 21, it is confirmed whether the big hit interval time has elapsed in the process of S421, and if it has elapsed (S421: yes), Whether it is the final round (15R) is confirmed (S422), and if it is the final round (S422: yes), a jackpot end effect process (S423) is executed, and in this process, the jackpot end command is sent to the sub integrated control device 42. , End the jackpot game and return.

  On the other hand, if it is not the final round in the process of S422 (S422: no), it is checked whether or not the previous round was 14R (S424). If it is not 14R (S424: no), the first round in the process of S425 is performed. The grand prize opening 25A is opened.

  If it is 14R in the process of S424 (S424: yes), the process of releasing the second big prize opening 25B is executed as the final round (15R) in the process of S426, and the process returns. During the opening of the second big prize opening 25B, it is possible to enter the privilege opening 211, and the privilege opening 211 becomes effective. In the present embodiment, the final round is the second open round, but the round before the final round may be the second open round.

  If the jackpot end effect is being performed in the process of S403 in FIG. 19 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 22, it is confirmed whether the end time of the jackpot end effect time has passed (S430). (S430: yes), a process (S431) for stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is executed, and a process (S432) for stopping the operation of the condition device is executed.

  In the subsequent processing of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a ball entering the privilege port 211, and it is confirmed whether or not the game is shifted to the probable game after the special game is finished (S433). In order to confirm the entry into the privilege port 211, it is desirable to set an entry flag or the like at the time of entry and confirm the entry flag.

If the game shifts to the probability change game (S433: yes), the probability change setting process (S434) and the process of setting “1” to the probability change flag (S435) are performed.
Next, in S436, it is checked whether or not the special game is finished by entering the privilege port 211, and if the transition to the short-time game is made (S436: yes), the short-time setting process (S437). And the process which sets "1" to a time-short flag (S438) is performed.

  Thereafter, a command to end the big hit game is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S439), and information indicating whether or not to shift to the open extended game state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the like as a state designation command (S440). ). Then return.

  In special games, up to 15R games are possible. In the special games 1R to 14R, the first big winning opening 25A is opened, and the next round is performed by entering the continuation opening 210 in each round. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the next round and the thrill feeling that the special game will end. In this case, when continuing to the next round, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), it is desirable to indicate the continuation of the special game on the effect symbol display device 21. For example, a round number display 700, a smiling character 701, a continuation confirmation display 702, and a jackpot symbol 703 are displayed on the display screen.

  In the final 15R of the special game, the second grand prize opening 25B is opened and the privilege port 211 is made effective. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), it is desirable to promote the acquisition of special games such as probability change and time saving in the effect symbol display device 21. For example, the number of rounds displayed on the display screen, the character 701 with a cloudy expression, the display 704 that prompts the player to enter the bonus slot 211, and the jackpot symbol 703 are displayed.

  Then, by entering the privilege port 211, a probabilistic game and a short-time game are awarded after the special game is completed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), the effect symbol display device 21 displays, for example, a round number display 700, a shining smile character 701, a bonus game acquisition display 705, a jackpot symbol 703, and the like. To do.

(6) Unconditional Round End Determination Process Next, an unconditional round end determination process that is called in S411 of the special game process and determines whether or not to end the unconditional round will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. explain.

  In S500, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred for the first big winning opening 25A. When a positive determination is obtained (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S501, and when a negative determination is obtained (S500: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S501, the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S502.
In S502, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S502: Yes), the process proceeds to S503, and if a negative determination is obtained (S502: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S503, “1” is set in the end flag, and the process proceeds to S504.
In S504, “1” is set to the continuation flag, and this process is terminated.
(7) Conditional Round A End Determination Process Next, the conditional round A end determination process which is called in S412 of the special game process and determines whether or not to end the conditional round A will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Will be described.

  In S510, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred for the first big winning opening 25A. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S511, and if a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), this process ends.

In S511, the number of winning prizes to the first big winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S512.
In S512, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S512: Yes), the process proceeds to S513, and when a negative determination is obtained (S512: No), the process proceeds to S514.

In S513, “1” is set in the end flag, and the process proceeds to S514.
In S514, based on the signal from the continuation SW 509, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S514: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and if a negative determination is obtained (S514: No), this process ends.

In S515, “1” is set in the continuation flag, and this process is terminated.
(8) Conditional Round B End Determination Process Next, the conditional round B end determination process that is called in S413 of the special game process to determine whether or not to end the conditional round B will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Will be described.

  In S520, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred for the first big winning opening 25A. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S521, and when a negative determination is obtained (S520: No), this process ends.

In S521, the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S522.
In S522, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S522: Yes), the process proceeds to S523, and if a negative determination is obtained (S522: No), the process proceeds to S524.

In S523, “1” is set in the end flag, and the process proceeds to S514.
In S524, based on the signal from the continuation SW 509, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the continuation port 210. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and if a negative determination is obtained (S524: No), this process is terminated.

In S525, “1” is set in the continuation flag, and in the subsequent S526, “1” is set in the end flag, and this processing ends.
[effect]
Thus, according to this pachinko machine 1, it is possible to reach the final 15R in which the privilege port 211 becomes effective unless the continuation condition is satisfied by entering the continuation port 210 during the special game, In addition, even if the final 15R can be reached, if the player cannot enter the bonus slot 211, the bonus will not be given, so the player will secure the prize ball by special game and aim to continue the round and win the bonus. It is possible to play games while improving the player's expectation and thrill, and enriching the fun of the game.

  In addition, by separately providing the first grand prize opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 and the second big prize opening 25B provided with the special opening 211, the player can decide which one will be opened and which one aims to continue. It is possible to enjoy the game by clarifying the purpose of the game such as aiming at the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, this pachinko machine has a single big prize opening 25 provided in the game area 20 of the game board 2, and a special ball entry hole 212 is provided inside the big prize opening 25. . The big winning opening 25 is configured in the same manner as the first big winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, and the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 25 enter the special winning entry 212 at a predetermined entry rate. It is designed to play a ball.

  In special games, the big prize opening 25 is opened in all rounds, and in each round, the big prize winning is performed in the same manner as the first and second big prize winning openings 25A, 25B are opened in the first embodiment. The mouth 25 is opened. In the first opening round in the first embodiment, the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation entrance for continuing the special game, and in the second opening round, the special entrance 212 is for giving a privilege. Used as a privilege opening. In other words, the special winning opening 25 is opened in both the first opening round and the second opening round, and in the conditional rounds A and B, the special winning opening 212 is used as a continuation opening, and in the second opening round, The special entrance 212 is used as a privilege entrance.

  Except for these configurations, it has the same basic configuration as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Moreover, the same member is shown with the same code | symbol in a figure, and those description is abbreviate | omitted.

  This pachinko machine is provided with a normal operation gate 22 at the right side of the center case 200 in the game area 20 of the game board 2. In addition, a second special figure starting port 23B that is opened and closed by a utility member is provided at a position below the normal operation gate 22.

  FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the present pachinko machine, and the main control device 40 drives and controls the big prize opening solenoid 512 to open and close the big prize opening 25 in the special game. Further, a detection signal is received from a special entrance SW 515 that detects entry into the special entrance 212.

As in the first embodiment, this pachinko machine executes “win / fail determination processing” and “big hit game selection processing”, and if the determination result is big hit, executes “special game processing”.
In the “special game processing” of the second embodiment, processing is performed based on a ball entering the big winning opening 25 instead of the first big winning opening 25A. In the “special game process” of the second embodiment, S450 to S453 (FIG. 29) are executed instead of the processes of S421 to S426 (FIG. 21) in the “special game process” of the first embodiment.

  That is, in the process of S402 of the “special game process”, if it is during the big hit interval (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 29, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit interval time has passed in the process of S450. If it is (S450: yes), it is confirmed whether it is the final round (15R) (S451), and if it is the final round (S451: yes), the big hit end effect processing (S452) is executed, and this processing Then, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, the jackpot game is terminated and the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is not the final round in the process of S451 (S451: no), the special winning opening 25 is opened in the process of S453.
In S453, it is confirmed whether or not it is the second open round. If it is not the second open round, the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation entrance, and if it is the second open round, the special entrance round is used. The mouth 212 is used as a privilege mouth.

[effect]
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, if the player does not enter the special entrance 212 that plays the role of the continuation entrance during the special game, it does not proceed to the next round and plays the role of the privilege entrance. If it is not possible to enter the special entrance 212, no special game is given.

  For this reason, players can secure award balls for special games and can play while aiming to continue the round and gain special benefits, improve the player's expectation and thrill, and enrich the game's interest Can be.

In addition, one special entrance 212 serves as a continuation opening and a bonus opening, and as a player, the target place is constant even if the purpose is different, so that the game can be enjoyed without confusion.
In the second embodiment, any one of the jackpot game selection processes 1 to 6 of the first embodiment is executed. However, when the jackpot game selection process 6 is executed, in any or all of the unconditional rounds, It is also possible to use the special entrance 212 as a privilege entrance. In the unconditional round, since the special entrance 212 is not used as a continuation entrance, it can be used effectively. At this time, it is preferable to control to change the entrance rate when used as a continuation port.

[Third Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described focusing on differences from the first and second embodiments. Similar to the second embodiment, the pachinko machine includes a special winning opening inside the large winning device (corresponding to the large winning opening 25), and the special winning opening can be switched to a continuation opening or a bonus opening. However, this pachinko machine is different from the second embodiment in that the special entrance is also used as a condition device (right generation port) described later.

  FIG. 30 is a front view of the game board 2 </ b> C of the present pachinko machine. In the center of the game area 20, a big prize device 26 having an effect symbol display device 21 is provided. Further, the normal winning holes 27 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the upper portion of the large winning device 26, and the first special figure starting ports 23A are arranged on the left and right sides of the lower portion, respectively. Furthermore, an operating gate 22 and a second special figure starting port 23B are installed at a lower position of the big winning device 26, and an out port 203 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the inside of the big winning device 26 is partitioned into two upper and lower stages, and a pair of left and right blade members 261 that can be opened and closed are provided on the left and right sides of the upper stage 260. A game ball can be entered by opening the blade member 261.

  The upper portion 260 is provided with a central port 262, a left port 263, and a right port 264 at the center and the left and right sides, respectively, and receives a game ball entered when the blade member 261 is opened by any of these. In addition, a distribution member 265 that rotates at a constant speed and can distribute game balls to the central port 262, the left port 263, and the right port 264 is provided at the central port 262 of the upper stage 260. The sorting member 265 makes it easy to enter the central port 262, makes it difficult to enter the central port 262, makes it easy to enter the left port 263, and enters the central port 262. It is possible to switch to a state where it is easy to enter the right mouth 264 as difficulty.

  By setting the behavior of the sorting member 265, it is possible to set the probability that a game ball that has entered the grand prize winning device 26 will enter the special entrance 212. The big winning device 26 is not limited to the sorting member 265, and for example, operates a member that changes the position or size of the special entrance 212 or changes the course of the game ball passing through the lower stage 266. Thus, the probability that the game ball enters the special entrance 212 may be set.

  Then, the game ball taken into the central entrance 262 is sent out from the delivery port directly below the central entrance 262 to the center of the lower step portion 266, and can easily enter the special entrance port 212 provided at the center of the lower step portion 266. It becomes.

  On the other hand, the game balls taken into the left and right mouths 263 and 264 of the upper stage part 260 are sent out to the left and right positions of the lower stage part 266 from the outlets immediately below the left and right mouths 263 and 264. A game ball sent to the left and right positions of the lower step portion 266 and a game ball that has not entered the special entrance 212 are taken into the back side of the game board from the left and right intakes of the special entrance 212.

  FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. The basic configuration of the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment, and the main controller 40 controls the sorting motor 516 to drive the sorting member 265 to rotate.

[Description of operation]
The operation of this pachinko machine will be described. In the first and second embodiments, whether or not the big hit or the loss is determined by the determination of whether or not the first and second special drawings are correct, but the pachinko machine is determined to be a big hit by determining whether or not the first and second special drawings are correct. Either small hits or loses are judged.

  When it is determined that the game is a big hit, a big hit game is performed in the same manner as in the second embodiment, and a bonus game is given. In the big hit game, the big prize device 26 is used in the same manner as the big prize port 25 in the second embodiment.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a small hit is made, a small hit game is performed and the big winning device 26 is released. During this time, the special entrance 212 serves as a condition device (right generation entrance), and when a game ball enters the special entrance 212 during the small hit game, the condition device and the continuous accessory actuating device are activated. Then, the game shifts to a jackpot game similar to the second embodiment.

In the following, it will be described as a direct hit big hit that it will be a big hit in the determination of success or failure, and a transition to a big hit game through a small hit game will also be described as a bonus hit.
As in the first and second embodiments, this pachinko machine executes a “main routine”, a “start winning confirmation process”, a “win / fail determination process”, a “hit game selection process”, and a “special game process”. The contents of the “win / fail determination process”, “big hit game selection process”, and “special game process” are different from those in the first and second embodiments. Below, these processes are demonstrated centering on the difference.

(1) About the go / no-go determination process The go / no-go determination process of the third embodiment is partially different from the go / no-go determination process of the first and second embodiments. Specifically, S310 to S325 in FIG. 33 are performed instead of S310 to S321 in FIG. 10, and S340 to S351 in FIG. 34 are performed in place of S340 to S356 in FIG. 1 and the second embodiment is different.

First, the process of S310-S325 (FIG. 33) of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. S310 to S312 are the same as S310 to S312 of the first and second embodiments.
In S313 of the third embodiment, the success / failure determination for determining whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made by comparing the success / failure determination table at the time of probability change with the big hit determination random number of the reserved storage that is the target of the success / failure determination. Do. On the other hand, in S314, the success / failure determination for determining whether it is a big hit or a small hit is performed by comparing the normal / no-go determination table with the big hit determination random number of the stored storage that is the target of the determination.

  As an example, the winning probability of the big hit is 1/200 (1/20 when the probability changes), and the winning probability of the small hit is 199/200 (19/20 when the probability is changed) as an example. A configuration may be adopted in which a small hit is almost certainly generated by the ball, and a big hit is rarely generated so that no losing occurs. Of course, the winning probabilities for the big hit and the small hit may be adjusted so as to cause a loss. Further, the big hit game may be performed only when the big hit is not generated in the small hit game and the bonus hit is generated in the small hit game.

  In the subsequent process of S315, it is confirmed whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S313 or S314 is a big hit (direct hit big hit). If it is a big hit (S315: yes), the process of S316-S318 is performed. These processes are the same as the processes of S316 to S318 of the first and second embodiments. In S318, a big hit game release pattern for a direct hit big hit may be set by a big hit game selection process described later.

  On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (S315: no), in S319, it is confirmed whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S313 or S314 is a big hit. If it is a small hit (S319: yes), in the process of S320, a small hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number in the reserved memory that is the object of the determination.

  In the process of S321, a variation pattern such as a variation time for small hits of the special figure in the special figure display device 28 is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved storage that is the object of the determination.

  After determining the variation pattern, a small hit setting process is performed in S322. In this process, for example, based on the determined small hit symbol or the like, a small hit game release pattern (opening time of the big winning device 26, the number of releases, etc.) or a big hit game release pattern ( In each round, the prize winning device 26 is opened, etc., whether a probability game is given as a special game or a short-time game, or the number of times a special game is continued when a special game is given (ST number) Etc. are set. Note that a small hit game or a big hit game release pattern by a big hit game may be set by executing a game setting process described later.

  At this time, by setting an operation pattern of the sorting member 265 and the like, the entrance rate at which the game balls entering the big winning device 26 enter the special entrance 212 (right generation entrance) is set. May be. This entrance rate may be a value different from the entrance rate when the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation entrance or the entrance rate when it is used as a privilege entrance.

In addition to this, for example, the time setting of the opening effect of the small hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, the setting of the time of the ending effect, and the like are made.
In the process of S319, if it is not a small hit but a loss (S319: no), the processes of S323 and S324 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of S319 and S320 of the first and second embodiments.

The subsequent process 325 is the same as S321 in the first and second embodiments.
Then, the process of S340-S351 (FIG. 34) of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. S340 to S342 are the same as S340 to S342 of the first and second embodiments.

  In S343, as in S343 to S346 of the first and second embodiments, if the probability variation flag is “1”, the probability variation flag is set to “0”, and if the time variation flag is “1”, the time variation flag Set “0” to.

In subsequent S344 to S346, processing similar to S347 to S349 of the first and second embodiments is performed, and thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.
On the other hand, if it is determined in S342 that the special figure determined and displayed is not a combination that makes a big hit (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the special figure that is fixedly displayed is a combination that makes a big hit. (S347). If the combination is a small hit (S347: yes), the condition device is activated (S348), and the sub-integrated control device 42 is commanded to start the small hit effect by the small hit start effect process (S349). Send to “special game processing”.

  On the other hand, when the specially displayed special figure is not a combination that makes a small hit (S347: no), in S350, as in S350 to S355 of the first and second embodiments, the probability change flag, Update the hourly flag. In subsequent S351, processing similar to S356 in the first and second embodiments is performed, and the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

(2) About the jackpot game selection process and the game setting process Next, it is called in S318 of the success / failure determination process, and is called in the jackpot game selection process for determining the release pattern of the jackpot game by the direct hit jackpot, and in S322, A game setting process for setting a small hit game release pattern and a big hit game release pattern based on a bonus game will be described.

(2-1) About the jackpot game selection process 7 and the game setting process 1 First, it is a jackpot game selection process, but also in the third embodiment, the jackpot game selection processes 1 to 6 in the first and second embodiments are executed. May be.

  Further, instead of these, the jackpot game selection process 7 may be executed (see FIG. 35A). In the jackpot game selection processing 7, the jackpot game 3 (or jackpot game 2) in the first and second embodiments is selected as the release pattern of the jackpot game (S620).

  When the big hit game selection process 7 is executed, it is preferable to execute the game setting process 1 as the game setting process (see FIG. 35B). In the game setting process 1, the big hit game 1 is selected as the release pattern of the big hit game when the bonus hit is generated (S630).

  In this way, when a bonus hit is made through a small hit game, more prize balls are awarded compared to a direct hit big hit, so the value of the bonus hit can be increased. . In addition, in the case of a direct hit big hit, whether or not a lot of prize balls can be obtained is determined by the behavior of the game balls of each round in the big hit game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Of course, the opening pattern of the jackpot game by direct hit jackpot may be the jackpot game 1, and the opening pattern of the jackpot game by bonus hit may be the jackpot game 2 or jackpot game 3.
By doing so, since more prize balls are awarded in the case of a direct hit jackpot, the value of the direct hit jackpot can be increased. Further, in the case where a big hit of an actor occurs due to the behavior of the game ball in the small hit game, it is further determined whether or not many prize balls can be obtained depending on the behavior of the game ball in each round in the big hit game. For this reason, the behavior of the game ball itself is greatly reflected in the number of prize balls of the player, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Note that the opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to whether it is a direct hit big hit or a bonus hit.
That is, for example, when a direct hit big hit occurs, the open pattern may be a jackpot game 1 with a probability of 30%, and the open pattern of the big hit game may be a jackpot game 2 or a big hit game 3 with a probability of 70%. Also, when a bonus hit of an accessory occurs, the opening pattern may be a jackpot game 1 with a probability of 70%, and the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be a jackpot game 2 or a jackpot game 3 with a probability of 30%.

  On the other hand, if a direct hit jackpot occurs, increase the probability that jackpot game 1 will be selected, and lower the probability that jackpot game 2 or jackpot game 3 will be selected. The probability that the jackpot game 1 is selected may be lowered, and the probability that the jackpot game 2 or the jackpot game 3 is selected may be increased.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2-2) Game Setting Process 2 Next, the game setting process, the big hit when the bonus hit is generated by the same process as the big hit game selection processes 1 to 6 in the first and second embodiments. A game opening pattern may be set. At this time, it is preferable to make various determinations based on the small hit symbol instead of the big hit symbol.

  At this time, the opening pattern (opening time, number of times of opening, etc.) of the big winning device 26 at the time of the small hit game may be fixed to a predetermined one, or the open pattern of the big hit game is determined. In the same manner as described above, the opening pattern of the small hit game may be determined according to the small hit symbol etc. (in other words, depending on the small hit symbol etc., the big winning device 26 or the special prize can be obtained. The probability of entering the ball opening 212 may be determined).

Moreover, the following game setting process 2 may be performed as a game setting process (refer FIG. 36).
In S640, the type of the small hit symbol is determined, and in the case where the small hit symbol is a bonus symbol (a symbol in which a big hit game including a second open round that becomes a long ground is performed when a bonus hit is a role), the process goes to S641. If the small hit symbol is an odd number, the process proceeds to S643. If the small hit symbol is an even number, the process proceeds to S645.

  In S641, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is T1 seconds (10 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game may be further set. Also, the big hit game release pattern when the bonus hit is generated is set as the big hit game 3 (S642), and this processing is terminated.

  In S643, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is T2 seconds (as an example, 5 seconds). At this time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game may be further set. Also, the big hit game release pattern when the big hit big hit has occurred is set as the big hit game 2 (S644), and this processing is terminated.

  In S645, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is T3 seconds (3 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game may be further set. Also, the big hit game release pattern when the big hit big hit has occurred is set to the big hit game 1 (S646), and this processing is terminated.

  In S641, S643, and S645, depending on the game state, the type of special figure that was won, the number of continuations of the special game (ST number), the total number of rounds, etc. that are performed due to the occurrence of the big hit, You may determine the opening pattern of a hit game and the opening pattern of a big hit game. Further, the opening pattern of the big hit game may be determined according to the opening pattern (opening time) in the small hit game.

  In S641, S643, and S645, the behavior of the sorting member 265 provided in the big winning device 26 is further set, so that the game ball that has entered the big winning device 26 during the small hit game is special. The entrance rate for entering the entrance 212 may be set. This entrance rate may be a value different from the entrance rate when the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation entrance or the entrance rate when it is used as a privilege entrance.

  By doing so, it is possible to adjust the probability of occurrence of the big hit of the bonuses and the number of prize balls obtained in the big hit game according to the small hit symbol or the like. In other words, it is hard to generate a big hit of a feature, but if a big hit of an accessory occurs, a large amount of prize balls can be obtained, and conversely, a big hit of an accessory is likely to occur, but not so many prize balls can be obtained. Various variations such as small hits can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to balance the number of prize balls obtained by the player, or to provide a small hit with a high value for obtaining a large number of prize balls with high probability.

  In addition, by lottery of probability according to small hit symbol, game state, type of special figure won, bonus game continuation number (ST number) and total round number etc. The opening pattern of the small hit game, or the opening pattern of the big hit game when a bonus hit of an accessory occurs may be determined.

  Specifically, for example, when the small hit symbol is a bonus symbol, the small hit game release time is set to T1 and the big hit game release pattern is set to the big hit game 3 with a relatively high probability. good. Also, for example, when the small hit symbol is an odd number, the small hit game release time may be set to T2 and the big hit game release pattern may be the big hit game 2 with a relatively high probability. Also, for example, if the small hit symbol is an even number, the small hit game release time may be set to T3 and the big hit game release pattern may be the big hit game 3 with a relatively high probability. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

(3) Special game process The special game process of the third embodiment is partially different from the special game process of the second embodiment. Specifically, the points 400 to S407 in FIG. 37 are performed instead of S400 to S405 in FIG. 19, the steps S450 to S454 in FIG. 38 are performed instead of S450 to S453 in FIG. 39 is different from the second embodiment in that S460 to S477 of FIG. 39 are performed. In addition, it is different from the second embodiment in that the big winning device 26 is opened instead of the big winning opening 25 in each round of the big hit game.

  First, the process of S400-S407 (FIG. 37) of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. In S400, it is determined whether the condition device is operating. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S400: yes), the process proceeds to S401, and if a negative determination is obtained (S400: no), this process ends.

  In S401, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S401: yes), the process proceeds to S402. If a negative determination is obtained (S401: no), the process proceeds to S460 (FIG. 39).

S402 to S405 are the same as S401 to S404 of the second embodiment.
In S405, when it is determined that the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S405: yes), the probability that the game ball that has entered the big winning device 26 will enter the special entrance 212. The entrance rate setting process (details will be described later) for setting the entrance rate is as follows.

Subsequent S407 is the same as S405 of the second embodiment.
Next, the processing of S450 to S454 (FIG. 38) of the third embodiment will be described.
S450 to S452 are the same as S450 to S452 of the second embodiment.

Further, in S453, which is shifted when it is determined in S451 that it is not the final round, the above-described entrance rate setting process (details will be described later) is performed.
Subsequent S454 is the same as S453 of the second embodiment.

Next, the processing of S460 to S477 of the third embodiment will be described (see FIG. 39).
In S460, it is determined whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S460: yes), the process proceeds to S461, and if a negative determination is obtained (S460: no), The process proceeds to S464.

  In S461, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the small hit start effect. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S461: yes), the process proceeds to S462, and if a negative determination is obtained (S461: no). ), This process is terminated.

  In S462, the big winning device 26 is opened. Thereafter, the big winning device 26 is opened over the previously set opening time. In subsequent S463, the special entrance 212 is validated as a right generating port, and this processing is terminated. Thereafter, the special entrance 212 is valid as a right generation port over a predetermined effective time. The valid time is preferably slightly longer than the opening time of the special winning device 26. In this way, even if the game ball enters the big winning device 26 immediately before closing, and the game ball enters the special entrance 212 after the big winning device 26 is closed, the big hit of the feature is won. Occur.

  On the other hand, in S464, it is determined whether or not the special entrance 212 is valid as a right generating port, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S464: yes), the process proceeds to S465 and a negative determination is obtained. (S464: no), the process proceeds to S474.

  In S465, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning device 26 has ended, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S465: yes), the main winning device 26 is closed (S466) and then this process is ended. If a negative determination is obtained (S465: no), the process proceeds to S467.

  In S467, it is determined whether or not the valid time of the right generation exit has ended. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S467: yes), the small hit end effect is started (S468), and then this process ends. If a negative determination is obtained (S467: no), the process proceeds to S469.

  In S469, it is determined whether or not a right entrance (special entrance 212) has entered, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S469: yes), the process proceeds to S470 and a negative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S469: no), this process is terminated.

  In S470, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, and then the special prize winning device 26 is closed (S471), and the special entrance 212 as the right generating port is invalidated (S472). Then, the big hit start effect is started (S473), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S474 that is shifted when the special entrance 212 is not valid as a right generation opening, it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect is performed, and if a positive determination is obtained (S474: yes) ), The process proceeds to S476, and if a negative determination is obtained (S474: no), the process proceeds to S475.

In S475, the small hit start effect is started and the present process is terminated.
On the other hand, in S476, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the small hit end effect, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S476: yes), the process proceeds to S477, and if a negative determination is obtained (S476). : No), this processing is terminated.

In S477, the operation of the condition device is stopped and the present process is terminated.
(4) Entrance rate setting process Next, the entrance rate setting process called in S406 and S453 of the special game process will be described (see FIG. 40).

  In S650, in the next round, it is determined whether or not the special entrance 212 is used as a probability changing opening. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S650: yes), the process proceeds to S651 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S650: no), the process proceeds to S652.

In S651, the operation pattern of the sorting member 265 and the like is set so that the entrance rate to the special entrance 212 is 50% as an example, and this processing is terminated.
In S652, it is determined whether or not the next round is a conditional round A. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S652: yes), the process proceeds to S653 and if a negative determination is obtained. (S652: no), the process proceeds to S654.

In S653, the operation pattern of the sorting member 265 and the like is set so that the entrance rate to the special entrance 212 is 20% as an example, and this processing is terminated.
In S654, it is determined whether or not the next round is a conditional round B. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S654: yes), the process proceeds to S655, and if a negative determination is obtained. (S654: no), this process is terminated.

In S655, the operation pattern of the sorting member 265 and the like is set so that the entrance rate to the special entrance 212 is 30% as an example, and this processing is terminated.
By doing this, it is possible to uniquely set the probability that the bonus game will be granted after the end of the big hit game and the probability of proceeding to the next round in the conditional round, and for each of the conditional rounds A and B, Probability of going to the round can be set independently.

In addition, it is possible to provide a big hit game in which it is difficult to obtain a bonus game or a round in which it is difficult to continue, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, by making the entrance rate in the conditional round B with a smaller number of prize balls obtained than the conditional round A higher than the entrance rate in the conditional round A, the conditional round B continues. It becomes easy. Thereby, even when the opening pattern of the big hit game becomes the conditional round B, the player can be expected to win many prize balls.

  As described above, the long ground where the special entrance 212 is used as the probable entrance includes the long ground A in which the round ends when a predetermined number of game balls enter the grand prize winning device 26, and the special entrance. A long ground B where the round ends by entering the ball opening 212 is provided. In S651, the entrance rate may be set according to whether the next round is the long ground A or the long ground B. Specifically, when the next round is a long ground A, the entrance rate may be lower than when the next round is a long ground B. By doing so, when the number of winning balls of the big hit game is large, it becomes difficult to give a bonus game, and the number of winning balls given to the player can be balanced.

[effect]
According to this pachinko machine, as in the second embodiment, the special winning entrance 212 is provided inside the special winning device 26, and this is switched to the right generation opening, the continuation opening, and the bonus opening. Therefore, the same effects as those of the second embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, by providing the sorting member 265, whether or not to enter the special entrance 212, that is, whether or not the big hit game can be continued or whether or not a privilege can be obtained, The thrill feeling of whether or not to shift from small hits to big hits can be improved, thereby enriching the game.

  Also, if the big hit game 2 or the big hit game 3 is executed when the bonus hit is generated, whether or not the game ball that has entered the big winning device 26 reaches the special entrance 212 from the occurrence of the big hit to the end of the big hit. It takes time to reach the special entrance 212, and it is possible to enjoy the game over time. On the other hand, if an unconditional round is executed in the case of a direct hit, a quick game can be executed.

In the third embodiment as well, when the big hit game selection process 6 is executed, entering the special entrance 212 in an unconditional round may be used as a condition for executing the privilege game.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has a configuration in which a setting switch 540 for setting the degree of profit (degree of advantage of the player) to be given to the player is added to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment (see FIG. 41). . Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 1st Embodiment.

  The setting switch 540 is connected to the main controller 40, and may be configured as, for example, a dip switch, a jumper switch, a toggle switch, a slide switch, or the like. By operating the setting switch 540, the setting can be determined when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on. For example, the setting may be changed in five stages of 1 to 5. Further, as an example, the smaller the set value, the more advantageous to the player.

  The game area 20 of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine is provided with game nails (special game nails) that are rod-shaped members that are difficult or impossible to adjust the nails. The course of the sphere is adjusted. In addition, you may make it provide a special game nail only in specific parts, such as the 1st, 2nd starting opening 23A, 23B, the 1st, 2nd big winning opening 25A, 25B periphery.

  The special game nail is, for example, considered to be made of a material that has high brittleness and hardness, is difficult to be deformed, and is destroyed before deformation occurs when a large force is applied. Specifically, for example, it may be configured by cast iron or a resin having such properties. In addition, an obstacle (for example, a wall-like object or a block-like object) configured to be difficult or impossible to deform may be arranged instead of the special game nail. Of course, normal game nails may be used instead of special game nails.

Except for these configurations, the pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as that of the first embodiment.
The jackpot game of the fourth embodiment has an unconditional round and a conditional round as rounds other than the final round (previous round) as in the first embodiment, and the type of jackpot game is the final. There are at least two types of unconditional jackpot games in which the previous round is composed only of unconditional rounds, and conditional jackpot games in which the final previous round is composed only of conditional rounds. The conditional jackpot game may have both of the conditional rounds A and B, or may have only one of them. In addition to these jackpot games, a jackpot game including both an unconditional round and a conditional round may be provided as the final round.

  The type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol (in other words, the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of special symbol). Note that, for example, the type may be determined in consideration of the gaming state, the number of STs given after the jackpot game, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the like.

  Each type of jackpot game is determined with a probability corresponding to the setting. Specifically, the ratio between the occurrence probability of the unconditional jackpot game and the occurrence probability of the conditional jackpot game differs depending on the setting. These jackpot games may have the same total number of rounds, but the unconditional jackpot game has a higher average number of prize balls given to the player than the conditional jackpot game. If so, the total number of rounds of these jackpot games may be different.

  As an example, the ratio (probability of occurrence of unconditional jackpot game: probability of occurrence of conditional jackpot game) is set 17: 3, setting 2 6: 4, setting 3 5: 5, setting 4 4: 6, setting 5 It may be 3: 7. Of course, not limited to this, the ratio can be various values. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which changes the generation probability of both or one of an unconditional big hit game and a conditional big hit game so that the profit given to a player may become high, so that the setting advantageous to a player.

An unconditional jackpot game or a conditional jackpot game with a different total number of rounds may be further provided.
Further, as in the first embodiment, this pachinko machine is subjected to “main routine”, “start winning confirmation process”, “win / fail determination process”, and “special game process”. However, there are some differences in the “correction determination process”, and in addition to these, a “setting determination process” is performed. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Determination Process First, a setting determination process in which the main controller 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described (see FIG. 42). This process is executed after the power of the pachinko is turned on and before the main routine is started.

  In S700, the main controller 40 reads the state of the setting switch 540, and based on this, determines whether the current setting is 1 to 5 (S705). In addition to the setting switch 540, the setting may be determined based on, for example, information received from the hall computer 500 or information read from an externally rewritable nonvolatile memory.

  In subsequent S710, main controller 40 sets the probability that each type of jackpot game will be selected according to the setting. Specifically, the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol, and the type of jackpot symbol is determined according to the extracted random number for jackpot symbol determination. Each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number corresponds to one type of jackpot symbol, and the type of jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port Is selected.

  For this reason, for example, the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number and each type of jackpot symbol is determined, and at the time of setting 1, 30 jackpot symbol determining random numbers are associated with the jackpot symbol 1 and setting 2 For example, 25 jackpot symbol determination random numbers are made to correspond to jackpot symbol 2, etc., and the number of jackpot symbol determination random numbers corresponding to each type of jackpot symbol is determined. The selection probability for each type of is determined. Then, this process ends.

(2) About the go / no-go determination process The go / no-go determination process of the fourth embodiment is different from the go / no-go determination process of the first embodiment in S316 and S318.

  In S316, main controller 40 determines the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the hold storage that is the object of the determination. Note that which jackpot symbol is determined by each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main controller 40 determines the jackpot symbol according to the determined contents.

  In S318, the main control device 40 performs jackpot setting processing, based on the type of jackpot symbol, whether or not a jackpot game type, a probability game or a short-time game is awarded as a bonus game, the number of STs, etc. Set up. In addition to this, for example, the time for the opening effect of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time for the ending effect are set.

[Modification 1]
Next, Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of Modification 1 has a configuration in which a setting switch 540 similar to that of the fourth embodiment is added to the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, and the setting is performed in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. Determined. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used as in the fourth embodiment. Except for these configurations, the present pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as the second embodiment.

  On the other hand, as for the operation, this pachinko machine has at least two types of jackpot games, unconditional jackpot game and conditional jackpot game, and the type of jackpot game is the type of jackpot symbol It is decided according to.

  In the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, each type of jackpot game is determined with a probability corresponding to the setting. Specifically, the ratio between the occurrence probability of the unconditional jackpot game and the occurrence probability of the conditional jackpot game differs depending on the setting. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which changes the generation probability of both or one of an unconditional big hit game and a conditional big hit game so that the profit given to a player may become high, so that the setting advantageous to a player.

  In addition, the pachinko machine performs “main routine”, “start winning confirmation process”, “win / fail determination process”, and “special game process” similar to those in the second embodiment, and “same as in the fourth embodiment”. A setting determination process ”is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of Modification 2 has a configuration in which a setting switch 540 similar to that of the fourth embodiment is added to the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, and the setting is performed in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. Determined. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used as in the fourth embodiment. Except for these configurations, this pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as that of the third embodiment.

  On the other hand, as for the operation, this pachinko machine has at least two types of jackpot games, an unconditional jackpot game and a conditional jackpot game, as in the fourth embodiment. The type of jackpot game performed by the direct hit jackpot is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol, and the type of jackpot game performed by the jackpot symbol is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  In the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, each type of jackpot game is determined with a probability corresponding to the setting. Specifically, the ratio between the occurrence probability of the unconditional jackpot game and the occurrence probability of the conditional jackpot game differs depending on the setting. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which changes the generation probability of both or one of an unconditional big hit game and a conditional big hit game so that the profit given to a player may become high, so that the setting advantageous to a player.

  The pachinko machine performs the “main routine”, “start winning confirmation process”, “special game process”, and “win / fail determination process” as in the third embodiment. Is different from the third embodiment. Further, in addition to these, the “setting determination process” similar to the fourth embodiment is performed. Hereinafter, differences from the third embodiment will be described.

(1) About Setting Discriminating Process First, the setting discriminating process in which the main controller 40 discriminates the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. This process is obtained by changing S710 of the setting determination process of the fourth embodiment, and the contents of S710 will be described below.

In S710, the main control device 40 sets the probability that each type of jackpot game resulting from the direct hit jackpot and each type of jackpot game resulting from the bonus hit will be selected according to the setting.
Specifically, the type of jackpot game resulting from the direct hit jackpot is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol is determined according to the value of the extracted jackpot symbol determining random number. Therefore, as in the fourth embodiment, the selection probability for each type of jackpot game is set by determining the corresponding relationship between each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number and each type of jackpot symbol according to the setting. .

  On the other hand, the type of the big hit game resulting from the bonus hit is determined according to the type of the small hit symbol, and the small hit symbol is determined according to the value of the extracted big hit symbol determining random number. For this reason, in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, the selection probability for each type of jackpot game is set by determining the correspondence between each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and each type of small hit symbol according to the setting. To do.

(2) About the go / no-go determination process The go / no-go determination process in the modification 2 is different from the go / no-go determination process of the third embodiment in S316, S318, S320, and S322.

  In S316, main controller 40 determines the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the hold storage that is the object of the determination. Note that which jackpot symbol is selected according to each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main controller 40 determines the jackpot symbol according to the determined contents.

  In S318, the main control device 40 performs jackpot setting processing, based on the type of jackpot symbol, whether to hit the jackpot game by direct hit jackpot, whether to give a probable game or a short-time game as a bonus game, Etc. are set. In addition to this, for example, the time for the opening effect of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time for the ending effect are set.

  In S320, main controller 40 determines the small hit symbol based on the big hit symbol determining random number related to the hold storage that is the object of the determination. Note that which small hit symbol is determined by each value of the big hit symbol determining random number is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main controller 40 determines the big hit symbol according to the determined content.

  In S322, the main control device 40 performs a small hit setting process, and based on the type of the small hit symbol, whether to give a bonus game with a bonus hit, whether to give a probable game or a short-time game as a bonus game, Set the number of STs. At this time, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is set according to the type of the small hit symbol. In addition to this, for example, the time for the opening effect of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time for the ending effect are set.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment and the first and second modifications, since the profit given to the player can be adjusted by changing the setting, many balances are given to the player while balancing the profits of the hole and the player. It becomes possible to give a prize ball.

  Furthermore, in the conditional round, it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round depending on the behavior of the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening, so that the player can be thrilled and entertained. Depending on whether or not it is possible to digest the conditional round, it may occur. For this reason, while being able to provide the interest by the behavior of a game ball, the element which intervenes technically arises and the interest of a game can be raised.

Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.
In addition, by adjusting the nails of the pachinko machine, it is possible to adjust the profits of the hall and the player, but the nail adjustment requires a delicate sense and requires advanced technology. In addition, there is a possibility that an illegal act of bending the game nail greatly beyond the restrictions of the rules will be performed, and when a nail adjustment is made, an on-site inspection will be conducted in the same way as when installing a new pachinko machine in the hall Necessary.

  On the other hand, in Japanese Patent No. 2543592, Japanese Patent No. 2543593, and Japanese Patent No. 2543594, a lottery is performed due to the game ball being fired, and if winning is made in the lottery, it is easy to win. Have been described. Thereby, it becomes possible to adjust how much profit is given to a player, without performing nail adjustment. However, since a profit is given regardless of the behavior of the game ball on the game board, there is a lack of interest.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment and the first and second modifications, the profit given to the player is adjusted by changing the setting, so that nail adjustment is not necessary. For this reason, profits can be adjusted without having advanced technology, and there is no need to undergo an on-site inspection each time the adjustment is made.

  In addition, since the probability that an unconditional jackpot game or a conditional jackpot game is played changes according to the setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  In addition, in a sealed pachinko machine that uses a game ball enclosed inside to play a game, a new game ball does not enter the inside from the outside. It is considered unlikely that a plurality of game balls are held between the game nails). For this reason, it is considered that the need for nail adjustment for preventing ball catching is reduced in a sealed pachinko machine. Therefore, the nail adjustment can be made unnecessary by applying the configuration of the fourth embodiment and the first and second modifications to the encapsulated pachinko machine.

  Further, by using the special game nail, the nail adjustment becomes extremely difficult or impossible, so that it is possible to effectively suppress the illegal acts caused by the nail adjustment. For this reason, after installing the pachinko machine, it is not necessary to perform an on-site inspection or the like to inspect the state of the game nail.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as that of the fourth embodiment, and is provided with a setting switch 540. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used as in the fourth embodiment. However, part of the operation is different from that of the fourth embodiment. Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 4th Embodiment.

  The jackpot game of the fifth embodiment has the same unconditional round and conditional round as the fourth embodiment, and the final round is composed of an unconditional round and a conditional round as a type of jackpot game. A mixed jackpot game is provided. The conditional rounds included in the mixed jackpot game may be both conditional rounds A and B, or only one of them. In addition to the mixed jackpot game, an unconditional jackpot game or a conditional jackpot game may be provided.

  Here, in the mixed jackpot game, the higher the ratio of unconditional rounds, the larger the average number of rounds to be digested (average number of digestion rounds), and the average number of prize balls given to the player (average prize) (The number of balls) increases. Further, as the number of unconditional rounds performed in advance increases, the average number of rounds of digestion and the average number of prize balls increase.

  Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, as the mixed jackpot game, the average number of rounds and the average prize are determined by making the number of unconditional rounds and conditional rounds different from the order in which each type of round is arranged. A plurality of types having different numbers of balls are provided. These jackpot games may have the same total number of rounds. However, if there is a difference in the average number of rounds and the average number of winning balls, the number of rounds of these jackpot games may be different. good.

  Specifically, as a type of mixed jackpot game (as an example, all 15R), for example, the ratio of the number of unconditional rounds to the number of conditional rounds is 9: 5, and 8: 6 A certain type 2, a type 3 that is 7: 7, a type 4 that is 6: 8, and a type 5 that is 5: 9 may be provided. In these mixed jackpot games, one type of round (unconditional round as an example) may be performed first, and then the other type of round may be performed. Of course, it goes without saying that the player becomes disadvantageous in the order of types 1-5.

  Also, for example, type A in which 1 to 10R is an unconditional round, 11 to 14R is a conditional round, 1 to 7, 12 to 14R are unconditional rounds, and 8 to 11R is a conditional round, and 1 to 5, 11 to 14R may be an unconditional round, 6 to 10R may be a conditional round C, and 1 to 4R may be a conditional round and 5 to 14R may be an unconditional round. Of course, it goes without saying that the player becomes disadvantageous in the order of types A to D.

  Note that the average number of rounds and the average number of winning balls for each type of mixed jackpot game may be made different by changing both the ratio and the order of the unconditional round and the conditional round. Furthermore, a mixed jackpot game type may be provided in which the total number of rounds, the average number of winning balls, and the maximum number of winning balls given to a player are different by making the total number of rounds different.

  As in the fourth embodiment, the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol. For example, the type may be determined in consideration of the gaming state, the number of STs, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like. Then, the type of the big hit game is determined according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player, the average number of rounds of digestion, the average number of winning balls, and the maximum number of winning balls.

  Specifically, for example, when the type of jackpot game is a mixed jackpot game, if the setting is 1, the type 1 is set, if the setting is 2, the type 2 is set, and if the setting is 3, the type 3 is set. However, if the setting is 4, the type 4 may be selected, and if the setting is 5, the type 5 may be selected. Also, for example, when setting 1 is set, type A is set, when setting 2 is set, type B is set, when setting 3 is set, type C is set, and when setting 4 is set, type D is always set. It may be selected.

  In addition, for example, as the setting is more advantageous to the player, a mixed jackpot game with a high probability that the average number of rounds of digestion and the number of average prize balls (or the number of rounds of average digestion and the number of average prize balls and the maximum number of prize balls) are high. May be selected. That is, when the type of jackpot game is a mixed jackpot game, for example, if the setting is 1, 90% of the type 1 (or type A) mixed jackpot game is performed, and the setting is disadvantageous for the player. As such, the probability that the type 1 mixed jackpot game is played may be lowered. Also, for example, in the case of setting 5, the probability that a mixed big hit game of type 5 (or type D) is played at 90% and the mixed big hit game of type 5 is played as the setting becomes advantageous to the player. May be low.

  In addition, as in the fourth embodiment, the pachinko machine performs “setting determination processing”, “main routine”, “start winning confirmation processing”, “win / fail determination processing”, and “special game processing”. “Setting discrimination process” is partially different. Hereinafter, differences from the fourth embodiment will be described.

(1) About Setting Discriminating Process First, the setting discriminating process in which the main controller 40 discriminates the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. Since this process is different from the setting determination process of the fourth embodiment in S710, the contents of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number and each type of jackpot symbol according to the setting, as in the fourth embodiment. Accordingly, various mixed jackpot games are selected with a probability according to the setting in the above-described content.

[Modification 1]
Next, Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment will be described. A pachinko machine according to Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine according to Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment. Moreover, the special game nail etc. may be used similarly to the modification 1 of 4th Embodiment.

  As in the fifth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a mixed jackpot game, and as the mixed jackpot game, there are a plurality of types with different average digestion rounds and average prize balls (and the maximum prize balls). Is provided. Of course, an unconditional jackpot game or a conditional jackpot game may be further provided.

  Similarly to the fifth embodiment, when a mixed jackpot game is performed, the type of the mixed jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting, and the setting that is more advantageous to the player, the average number of rounds and the average prize The number of balls (or the average number of digestion rounds, the average number of winning balls and the maximum number of winning balls) increases.

  In addition, the pachinko machine has the same “setting determination process” as in the fifth embodiment, “main routine”, “start winning confirmation process”, “win / fail determination process” as in the first modification of the fourth embodiment, “Special game processing” is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment will be described. A pachinko machine according to Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine according to Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as in the second modification of the fourth embodiment.

  As in the fifth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a mixed jackpot game, and as the mixed jackpot game, there are a plurality of types with different average digestion rounds and average prize balls (and the maximum prize balls). Is provided. Of course, an unconditional jackpot game or a conditional jackpot game may be further provided.

  Similarly to the fifth embodiment, when a mixed jackpot game is performed due to a direct hit jackpot or a bonus hit of an actor, the type of the mixed jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting, which is advantageous to the player. As the setting is, the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of prize balls (or the number of average digestion rounds, the number of average prize balls and the maximum number of prize balls) are increased.

  In addition, the pachinko machine performs “setting determination processing”, “main routine”, “start winning confirmation processing”, “win / fail determination processing”, and “special game processing” in the same manner as the second modification of the fourth embodiment. However, part of the “setting determination process” is different from Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting determination process The setting determination process in which the main controller 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. Since this process is different from the setting determination process of Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment in S710, the content of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, the main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number and each type of jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol according to the setting in the same manner as in Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment. . Accordingly, various mixed jackpot games are selected with a probability according to the setting in the above-described content.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the fifth embodiment and the first and second modifications, as in the fourth embodiment, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount and no need for nail adjustment. Profit can be adjusted even if it does not have, and it is not necessary to undergo on-site inspection each time the adjustment is made.

  In addition, when there is a possibility that each type of mixed jackpot game is selected in each setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  In addition, as described above, it is considered that the need for nail adjustment for preventing ball catching is reduced in the enclosed pachinko machine, and the configurations of the fifth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2 are used in the enclosed pachinko machine. By applying to, nail adjustment can be made unnecessary.

Further, by using special game nails, it is possible to effectively suppress illegal acts due to nail adjustment, and it is not necessary to inspect the state of the game nails by performing an on-site inspection after the pachinko machine is installed.
[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a sixth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as that of the fifth embodiment, and is provided with a setting switch 540. Further, special game nails and the like may be used in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment. Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 5th Embodiment.

  In the jackpot game of the sixth embodiment, conditional rounds A and B are provided, and a conditional jackpot game is provided as a type of jackpot game. And the conditional round which comprises a conditional jackpot game is both or one of the conditional rounds A and B. Of course, in addition to the conditional jackpot game, an unconditional jackpot game or a mixed jackpot game may be provided.

  Here, in the conditional round A, even if a game ball enters the continuation opening during the round, the round does not end immediately, and a predetermined number of game balls enter the grand prize opening, or the round When the end condition that the continuation time reaches a certain time is satisfied, the round ends. On the other hand, in the conditional round B, when a game ball enters the continuation opening during the round, the round ends immediately.

Therefore, in the sixth embodiment, as the conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types having different average prize balls are provided by making the numbers of the conditional rounds A and B different.
Also, in the case of conditional rounds A and B as in the third embodiment, if the probability that a game ball will enter the continuation opening during the round is different, there is a condition with a high probability of entering the continuation opening. By performing more rounds in advance, the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of prize balls are increased. In such a case, by changing the order in which each of the conditional rounds A and B is performed, a plurality of types having different average digest round numbers and average prize balls may be provided.

  These jackpot games may have the same total number of rounds. However, if there is a difference in the average number of rounds and the average number of winning balls, the number of rounds of these jackpot games may be different. good.

  Specifically, as a type of conditional jackpot game (for example, all 15R), for example, type 1 in which the ratio of the number of conditional rounds A to the number of conditional rounds B is 9: 5, and 8: 6 Type 2, which is 7: 7, Type 4, which is 6: 8, and Type 5 which is 5: 9 may be provided. In these conditional jackpot games, after one type of conditional round is performed in advance, the other type of conditional round may be performed. Of course, it goes without saying that the player becomes disadvantageous in the order of types 1-5.

  Also, if the conditional round A has a higher probability of entering the continuation opening than the conditional round B, for example, 1-10R is the conditional round A and 11-14R is the conditional round B. A, 1-7, 12-14R are conditional rounds A, 8-11R are conditional rounds B, 1-5, 11-14R are conditional rounds A, 6-10R are conditional rounds Type C, which is B, and type D, in which 1 to 4R are conditional round B and 5 to 14R are conditional round A, may be provided. Of course, it goes without saying that the player becomes disadvantageous in the order of types A to D.

  In addition, by changing both the ratio and order of the conditional rounds A and B, the average number of rounds and the average number of winning balls for each type of conditional jackpot game may be varied. Further, a conditional jackpot game type may be provided in which the total number of rounds, the average number of winning balls, and the maximum number of winning balls are different by changing the total number of rounds.

  As in the fifth embodiment, the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol. For example, the type may be determined in consideration of the gaming state, the number of STs, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like. Then, the type of the big hit game is determined according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player, the average number of rounds of digestion, the average number of winning balls, and the maximum number of winning balls.

  Specifically, for example, when the type of the jackpot game is a conditional jackpot game, the type 1 is set when the setting is 1, the type 2 is set when the setting is 2, and the type is set when the setting is 3. If 3 is setting 4, type 4 may be selected, and if setting 5 is type 5, type 5 may be selected. Also, for example, when setting 1 is set, type A is set, when setting 2 is set, type B is set, when setting 3 is set, type C is set, and when setting 4 is set, type D is always set. It may be selected.

  In addition, for example, as the setting is advantageous to the player, a conditional jackpot game type with a large average digest round number, average prize ball number, or maximum prize ball number may be selected with high probability. That is, when the type of jackpot game is a conditional jackpot game, for example, when the setting is 1, 90% of the type 1 (or type A) conditional jackpot game is performed, and the setting is disadvantageous for the player. As it becomes, the probability that the type 1 conditional jackpot game may be played may be lowered. Further, for example, in the case of setting 5, a type 5 (or type D) conditional jackpot game is played at 90%, and as the setting becomes advantageous to the player, a type 5 conditional jackpot game is played. The probability of being broken may be low.

  In addition, it has both or one of the conditional rounds A and B, and similarly, the number of the conditional rounds A and B, the order, and the total number of rounds are made different so that the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of winning balls Alternatively, a mixed jackpot game with different maximum number of winning balls may be provided. Similarly, the type of mixed jackpot game may be determined according to the setting.

  Further, as in the fifth embodiment, the pachinko machine performs “setting determination processing”, “main routine”, “start winning confirmation processing”, “win / fail determination processing”, and “special game processing”. “Setting discrimination process” is partially different. Hereinafter, differences from the fifth embodiment will be described.

(1) About Setting Discriminating Process First, the setting discriminating process in which the main controller 40 discriminates the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. Since this process is different from the setting determination process of the fifth embodiment in S710, the contents of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number and each type of jackpot symbol according to the setting, as in the fifth embodiment. Thus, various types of conditional jackpot games are selected with the probability according to the setting in the above-described content.

[Modification 1]
Next, Modification 1 of the sixth embodiment will be described. A pachinko machine according to Modification 1 of the sixth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine according to Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment. Also, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as in the first modification of the fifth embodiment.

  As with the sixth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a conditional jackpot game, and as a conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types with different average digest rounds, average prize balls, and maximum prize balls are provided. It has been. Of course, an unconditional jackpot game or a mixed jackpot game may be further provided.

  Similarly to the sixth embodiment, when a conditional jackpot game is performed, the type of the conditional jackpot game is determined by the probability according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player, the average number of rounds of digestion, The average number of winning balls and the maximum number of winning balls are increased.

  The pachinko machine has the same “setting determination process” as in the sixth embodiment, “main routine”, “start winning confirmation process”, “win / fail determination process” as in the first modification of the fifth embodiment, “Special game processing” is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, Modification 2 of the sixth embodiment will be described. A pachinko machine according to Modification 2 of the sixth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine according to Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as the second modification of the fifth embodiment.

  As with the sixth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a conditional jackpot game, and as a conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types with different average digest rounds, average prize balls, and maximum prize balls are provided. It has been. Of course, an unconditional jackpot game or a mixed jackpot game may be further provided.

  Similarly to the sixth embodiment, when a conditional jackpot game is performed due to a direct hit jackpot or a bonus hit of an actor, the type of the conditional jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting, and the player The more advantageous the setting, the larger the average number of rounds of digestion, the average number of winning balls, and the maximum number of winning balls.

  In addition, as in the second modification of the fifth embodiment, the pachinko machine performs “setting determination processing”, “main routine”, “start winning confirmation processing”, “win / fail determination processing”, and “special game processing”. However, a part of the “setting determination process” is different from Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting determination process The setting determination process in which the main controller 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. Since this process is different from the setting determination process of Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment in S710, the contents of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, the main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number and each type of jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol in accordance with the setting in the same manner as in the second modification of the fifth embodiment. . Thus, various types of conditional jackpot games are selected with the probability according to the setting in the above-described content.

[effect]
According to the sixth embodiment and the pachinko machines of the first and second modifications, as in the fifth embodiment, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount and no need for nail adjustment. Profit can be adjusted even if it does not have, and it is not necessary to undergo on-site inspection each time the adjustment is made.

  In addition, when there is a possibility that each type of conditional jackpot game is selected in each setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  In addition, as described above, it is considered that the need for nail adjustment for preventing ball catching is reduced in the enclosed pachinko machine, and the configurations of the sixth embodiment and the first and second modifications are the same as the enclosed pachinko machine. By applying to, nail adjustment can be made unnecessary.

Further, by using special game nails, it is possible to effectively suppress illegal acts due to nail adjustment, and it is not necessary to inspect the state of the game nails by performing an on-site inspection after the pachinko machine is installed.
[Seventh Embodiment]
In the pachinko machine according to the seventh embodiment, a launch lottery performed due to launching a game ball toward the game area 20 and a determination as to whether or not to be performed due to entering the start opening are performed. . In the same manner as in the fourth to sixth embodiments, the setting can be changed by the setting switch 540, and the frequency of launch lottery and the probability of winning in the launch lottery are determined according to the setting. . This pachinko machine is similar to the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, and the following description will focus on differences from the third embodiment.

[Description of configuration]
This pachinko machine is configured by adding the setting switch 540, the firing detection SW 550, and the return ball detection SW 551 in the fourth to sixth embodiments to the configuration of the third embodiment (see FIG. 43).

The setting switch 540 is connected to the main control device 40, and the setting can be changed in five stages of 1 to 5, for example.
Further, the launch detection SW 550 and the return ball detection SW 551 are connected to the main controller 40 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530.

  Here, a path connecting the launch control device 44 and the game area 20 and through which the game ball 810 launched from the launch control apparatus 44 passes is defined as a launch path 800 (see FIG. 44). A game ball that branches downward from the vicinity of the starting point of the launch path 800 and that is launched from the launch control device 44 but does not reach the game area 20 and flows down the launch path 800 in the direction opposite to that at the time of launch. A path through which 811 (return sphere) passes is defined as a return sphere path 801. The return ball path 801 is connected to the lower plate 13.

  The launch detection SW 550 is provided on the upstream side of the branch point to the return ball route 801 in the launch route 800. The return ball detection SW 551 is provided in the return ball path 801. These SWs detect that the game ball has passed the SW arrangement position, and output a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed to the main controller 40.

  When the launch device is arranged at the upper left position (of course, it may be arranged at the upper right) toward the game board 2 and the game ball is fired from the position to the game area 20, the return ball Will no longer occur. For this reason, in such a case, it is only necessary to provide a sensor that detects the launch of the game ball from the launching device.

In addition, this pachinko machine may use special game nails or the like as in the fourth embodiment.
[Description of operation]
In this pachinko machine, a launch lottery is performed each time the number of game balls launched from the launch control device 44 reaches the game area 20 reaches a predetermined number (number of launches). Then, when winning in the launch lottery, the same small hit as in the third embodiment occurs, and when a ball enters the special entrance 212 during the small hit game, a bonus hit is generated. In parallel with the launch lottery, in the same manner as in the third embodiment, the winning / no-go determination is made due to the balls entering the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B, and the direct hit jackpot and the bonus hit for the bonus Is generated.

  Further, in the same manner as in the fourth to sixth embodiments, both or one of the number of launch lotteries and the winning probability is determined according to the setting determined by the setting switch 540. Of course, it goes without saying that the number of shots and / or the winning probability is determined so that the more advantageous the setting is for the player, the higher the probability of winning in the launch lottery.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of setting 1, the number of launches is 1 and the winning probability of launch lottery is 1/300. In the case of setting 2, the number of launches is 2 times and the winning probability of launch lottery is In the case of setting 1/100 and setting 3, the number of firings may be 5 times, the winning probability of launching lottery may be 1/30, and one of settings 1 to 3 may be selected.

  Also, for example, in the case of settings 1 to 3, the winning probability of launch lottery is set to a fixed value (for example, 1/100), the number of fires of each setting is set to 1, 2, 3, In this case, the number of shots may be a fixed value (one time as an example), and the winning probability in each setting may be 1/300, 1/250.

In addition, this pachinko machine is provided with the same unconditional big hit game and conditional big hit game as in the fourth embodiment. Of course, other types of jackpot games may be further provided.
And, for example, the type of jackpot game performed due to entering the first and second special figure starting ports 23A, 23B is unconditional jackpot game (16R as an example), and due to the launch lottery The type of jackpot game to be played may be a conditional jackpot game (16R as an example).

  Of course, not limited to this, the type of jackpot game performed due to the launch lottery may always be an unconditional jackpot game or a mixed jackpot game. Further, the type of the big hit game may be determined according to the type of the small hit symbol.

  Also, with regard to the big hit game caused by entering the first and second special figure starting openings 23A and 23B, it may always be a conditional big hit game or a mixed big hit game. good. The type may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol.

  In addition, the pachinko machine performs “main routine”, “start winning confirmation processing”, “win / fail determination processing”, and “special game processing” similar to those in the third embodiment, and “same as in the fourth embodiment”. Although the setting determination process is performed, the contents of the “setting determination process”, the “main routine”, and the “correct / uncorrect determination process” are partially different. Below, a difference is demonstrated.

(1) About Setting Discriminating Process First, the setting discriminating process will be described. As in the fourth embodiment, this process is executed after the pachinko is turned on and before the main routine is started, and the main controller 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540. It is different. Below, the content of S710 is demonstrated.

  In this pachinko machine, as an example, a lottery for lottery is performed using a big hit determination random number. In S710, the main control device 40 determines a big hit determination random number that is determined to be a small hit during the launch lottery according to the setting. Value (small hit value). As a result, a small hit is generated with a probability corresponding to the setting in the launch lottery. The number of fires is determined according to the setting.

  Further, main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the big hit symbol determining random number and each type of big hit symbol and small hit symbol. As a result, the type of jackpot game resulting from the launch lottery and the type of jackpot game resulting from entering the starting opening are selected based on the above-described contents.

(2) Main Routine In the main routine of this pachinko machine, the same processing as in the third embodiment is performed, but between the fluctuation pattern determination random number update processing (S106) and the winning confirmation processing (S107), This is different in that a firing number counting process (details will be described later) for counting the number of game balls fired in the game area 20 is performed.

(3) Regarding the firing number counting process Next, the firing number counting process for detecting that the number of game balls launched into the game area 20 has reached the number of firings will be described (see FIG. 45). This process is called from the main routine.

  In S800, main controller 40 determines whether or not a game ball has been launched based on a signal from launch detection SW 550. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805. If a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), the process proceeds to S810.

In S805, the main controller 40 adds 1 to the launch lottery counter, and proceeds to S810.
In S810, the main controller 40 determines whether or not a return ball has occurred based on the signal from the return ball detection SW551, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S815. If a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S820.

  In S815, the main controller 40 subtracts 1 from the firing lottery counter, and proceeds to S820. Thereby, the launch lottery can be performed based on the number of game balls that have reached the game area 20.

  In S820, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the firing lottery counter has reached the number of firings, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S820: Yes), the process proceeds to S825 and a negative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S820: No), this process is terminated.

In S825, the main controller 40 clears the firing lottery counter, and proceeds to S830.
In S830, main controller 40 sets a launch lottery flag and ends this process.

(4) About the go / no-go determination process In the go / no-go determination process in the pachinko machine, the same process as that of the third embodiment is performed. However, in the pachinko machine, the process of S310 to S325 in the third embodiment is replaced with FIG. The process of S310-S328 in is performed. And S313-S318, S320, S322, S324, S326-S328 in this pachinko machine are the same as S310-S315, S317, S319, S312, S323-S325 of 3rd Embodiment. For this reason, below, the process of S310-S312, S319, S321, S323, and S325 which are differences is demonstrated (refer FIG. 46).

  In S310 which is shifted when it is determined in S302 that the confirmed symbol is not being displayed, the main control device 40 determines whether or not to execute the firing lottery based on the state of the firing lottery flag. Specifically, when the launch lottery flag is set, it may be determined that the launch lottery is executed. And when it determines with performing a launch lottery (S310: Yes), it transfers to S311, and when that is not right (S310: No), it transfers to S313, and is the same as S310 transfer of 3rd Embodiment after that. Is performed.

In S311, the main controller 40 executes a launch lottery process (details will be described later), and the process proceeds to S312.
In S312, the main control device 40 clears the launch lottery flag and ends this process (shifts to the special game process).

S319, S321, S323, and S325 are the same as S316, S318, S320, and S322 of the success / failure determination process of Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment.
(5) Launch lottery process Next, a launch lottery process for launching lottery will be described (see FIG. 47). This process is called from the success / failure determination process.

  In S850, main controller 40 extracts a plurality of random number values (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a lost symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc.), and the process proceeds to S855. To do.

  In S855, main controller 40 determines whether or not the extracted value of the big hit determination random number is the small hit value determined in S710 of the setting determination process, thereby performing a launch lottery. In S860, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the small lottery is won in the launch lottery. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S860: Yes), the process proceeds to S865 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S860: No), the process proceeds to S880.

In S865, the main control device 40 determines the small hit symbol so that the type of the big hit game when the bonus hit is generated is the same as described above.
In S870, the same process as S324 of the determination process of the pachinko machine is performed.

  In S875, the main control device 40 performs a small hit setting process, and based on the type of the small hit symbol, whether the big hit game type due to the big hit bonus, whether to give a probable game or a short-time game as a bonus game, Set the number of STs. At this time, as described above, the type of the big hit game in the case where the big hit in the bonus is generated in the small hit generated by the launch lottery is determined. At this time, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is set according to the type of the small hit symbol. In addition to this, for example, the time for the opening effect of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time for the ending effect are set.

On the other hand, in S880 and S885 that are shifted when it is determined in S860 that a small hit has not occurred, the same processing as S326 and S327 of the pachinko machine success / failure determination processing is performed.
Further, in S890 performed following S875 and S885, the same processing as S328 in the determination processing of whether or not this pachinko machine is successful is performed.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment, since the profit given to the player can be adjusted by changing the setting, a lot of prize balls can be given to the player while balancing the profits of the hole and the player. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, in the conditional round, since it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round depending on the behavior of the game ball that has entered the grand prize winning device 26, the player can be thrilled and entertained. In some cases, it depends on the skill level whether or not the conditional round can be digested. For this reason, while being able to provide the fun by the behavior of a game ball, the element which intervenes in a game technically arises and the interest of a game can be heightened.

Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.
Further, since the profit given to the player is adjusted by changing the setting, the nail adjustment is not necessary, and the profit can be adjusted without having advanced technology, and it is not necessary to undergo an on-site inspection.

  In addition, since the probability of winning in the launch lottery changes according to the setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  In addition, it is considered that the need for nail adjustment to prevent the ball hanging is reduced in the enclosed pachinko machine, and by applying the configuration of the seventh embodiment to the enclosed pachinko machine, nail adjustment is unnecessary. can do.

  Further, by using the special game nail, the nail adjustment becomes extremely difficult or impossible, so that it is possible to effectively suppress the illegal acts caused by the nail adjustment. For this reason, after installing the pachinko machine, it is not necessary to perform an on-site inspection or the like to inspect the state of the game nail.

[Modification]
The pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment is configured to win a small hit in the launch lottery, but a direct hit big hit may occur in the launch lottery. At this time, a conditional jackpot game may always be played, or an unconditional jackpot game may be played. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which selects the kind of jackpot game according to a jackpot symbol etc.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine configured in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, a launch lottery is performed in the same manner as in the seventh embodiment. You may make it generate the big hit similar to the case where it is elected by winning / decision determination. Then, according to the setting, the probability of winning in the launch lottery may be determined as in the seventh embodiment.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to an eighth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, but in the configuration of the first big prize opening 25A and the conditional rounds A and B in the special game, do you proceed to the next round? The method of determining whether or not is different. Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 1st Embodiment.

  First, in the eighth embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, a ball entering a lost mouth (details will be described later) provided in the first big prize opening 25A is detected, and a signal indicating a detection result is mainly used. A loss opening SW511 output to the control device 40, a sorting motor 517 controlled by the main control device 40, and a setting switch 540 are provided (see FIG. 48).

  The setting switch 540 is connected to the main controller 40, and may be configured as, for example, a dip switch, a jumper switch, a toggle switch, a slide switch, or the like. By operating the setting switch 540, the setting can be determined when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on. For example, the setting may be changed in five stages of 1 to 5. Further, as an example, the smaller the set value, the more advantageous to the player.

  In the eighth embodiment, a ball entrance 311 is formed at the bottom of the first major winning opening 25A, and an elongated passage 310 extending downward from the ball entrance 311 is provided (FIGS. 49 and 50). Further, a first count SW 507 is provided at a position adjacent to the lower side of the entrance 311 in the passage 310 (also referred to as a distribution area), and the first count SW 507 passes through the distribution area during the special game. A game ball to be detected is detected, and the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 25A is counted. Further, in the conditional round, a distribution lottery (lottery for determining whether or not to guide the game ball to the continuation port 210) is performed in response to the game ball passing through the distribution area. Proceed to the next round due to winning the lottery.

  It should be noted that the probability of winning in the distribution lottery may be determined according to the setting determined by the setting switch 540. Of course, it is needless to say that the probability of winning the sorting lottery increases as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

  Below the passage 310, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25A are stopped (retained) in the conditional round, and the stopped game balls are continued according to the result of the distribution lottery. Rotating body 320 is provided to guide either 210 or loser 213 (a ball entrance for discharging game balls to the outside of passage 310). Specifically, a game ball won in the distribution lottery is guided to the continuation port 210, and a game ball that is not won is guided to the losing port 213, and when any game ball enters the continuation port 210, the next round is entered. You can go forward.

  The rotating body 320 is configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis extending (vertically extending) from the game board 2 toward the glass plate 110 side (player side), and is directed toward the game board 2 by a distribution motor 517. Thus, the inclination is displaced in the left-right direction (hereinafter, the right toward the game board 2 is simply described as right and the left toward the game board 2 is simply described as left). A continuation port 210 is provided at the lower left of the rotating body 320, and a loser port 213 is provided at the lower right.

  The rotating body 320 is formed with a stopping portion 321 that is a space for holding (holding) one game ball and a guide portion 322 that is a space for guiding a plurality of game balls to the loser mouth 213 together. ing. These are formed on an edge portion (outer peripheral portion) that circulates around the rotation shaft in the rotating body 320. When viewed from the player side, the outer peripheral portion has a shape in which a part of the circumference is recessed inward, and the recessed portion corresponds to the stop portion 321 and the guide portion 322.

  The rotating body 320 can shift to three states of a normal state, a left inclined state, and a right inclined state by displacing the inclination by the distribution motor 517. In the normal state, the stopping part 321 is positioned at the top, and the stopping part 321 and the passage 310 are communicated (FIG. 49A). As a result, the game ball 331 that entered the entrance 311 of the first grand prize opening 25 </ b> A and flowed down the passage 310 is guided to the stop 321 and stopped at the stop 321. In addition, the game ball 330 that has entered the entrance 311 following the game ball 331 enters the passage 310 and then stops in the passage 310. At this time, the game balls stopped in the stop portion 321 and the passage 310 are arranged in a line in order from the balls that have entered the entrance 311 first.

  In each round, the upper limit of the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning opening is determined, but the upper limit number of the allocation area that is stopped in the stop 321 and the passage 310 by the rotating body 320 in the normal state. It may be arranged above the area (stop area) where the game balls are arranged (position close to the opening of the first big winning opening 25A). Of course, the distribution area is not limited to this, and the distribution area is disposed above the area (the retention area) where the maximum number of game balls that may be retained in the passage 310 or the like by the rotating body 320 in the normal state is disposed. May be. The maximum number is determined based on the opening time of the first big winning opening 25A, the time required for guiding the stopped game ball, and the like.

  By doing so, it is possible to detect that the game ball has entered the first big prize opening 25A before the game ball is stopped. For this reason, when the number of balls entered into the first grand prize opening 25A reaches the upper limit, the first big prize opening 25A is immediately closed, so that game balls exceeding the upper limit enter the first grand prize opening 25A. You can suppress the ball.

  Further, the right tilt state is a state in which the rotating body 320 that is in the normal state is tilted to the right by the sorting motor 517 (FIG. 49B). At this time, the stopping part 321 is directed to the lower right, and the game ball 331 stopped at the stopping part 321 is guided to the lost mouth 213. At this time, the lower end of the passage 310 is closed by the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 320, and the remaining game balls 330 remain stopped in the passage 310.

  Further, the left inclined state is a state in which the rotating body 320 that is in the normal state is tilted leftward by the distribution motor 517 (FIG. 50A). At this time, the stop 321 is directed to the lower left, and the game ball 331 stopped at the stop 321 is guided to the continuation port 210. At this time, the passage 310 and the guide portion 322 are in communication with each other, and the one or more game balls 300 stopped in the passage 310 are guided to the lost mouth 213 through the guide portion 322 together. The The game ball guided to the continuation port 210 is detected by the continuation SW 509, and the game ball guided to the losing port 213 is detected by the losing port SW 511.

  Instead of the above configuration, a rotating body 320 in which only the stopping portion 321 is formed and the guide portion 322 is not used is used, and the game ball stopped in the passage 310 is placed on the right side of the end of the passage 310. A discharge port 312 that discharges in the direction and a door portion 313 that opens and closes the discharge port 312 may be provided (FIG. 50B). The door part 313 is opened and closed by an actuator (not shown) controlled by the main controller 40.

  Similarly, the rotator 320 is shifted to the normal state, the right tilt state, and the left tilt state, and when the rotator 320 is in the left tilt state, the door 313 is opened and the game stopped at the stop portion 321. At the same time as guiding the ball 331 to the continuation port 210, the game ball 330 stopped in the passage 310 may be discharged rightward from the discharge port 312 and guided to the loser port 213 (FIG. 50B).

  When the rotating body 320 is tilted to the left, the state in which the door portion 313 is opened is maintained, and the game ball that newly enters the first grand prize opening 25A and reaches the end of the passage 310 is discharged. It is discharged from the outlet 312 to the right. On the other hand, when the rotating body 320 is not tilted to the left, the state where the discharge port 312 is closed by the door 313 is maintained, and the game ball 330 remains stopped in the passage 310.

  Further, the discharge port 312 provided at the end of the passage 310 is not limited to the right side of the end of the passage 310 but may be formed on the left side, or may be formed on the front side or the rear side. Then, by opening the discharge port 312 when the rotator 320 is tilted to the left, the game ball 331 stopped at the stop 321 may be guided to the continuation port 210, or the continuation port 210 and the loss port You may discharge | emit from the discharge port 312 in the state which may enter into both 213.

  As in the first embodiment, this pachinko machine is subjected to a “main routine”, a “start winning confirmation process”, a “win / fail determination process”, and a “special game process”. However, “special game processing” is partially different, and “lottery lottery result display process” that displays the result of the lottery performed during the special game and the history of the result of the lottery are displayed. This is different in that the “distribution lottery history display process” is further performed. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described.

(1) Special Game Process The special game process of the eighth embodiment is identical to the special game process of the first embodiment in S400 to S405, S430 to S440, but other parts are partially different. Hereinafter, the difference will be mainly described (FIGS. 51 and 52).

  First, in FIG. 51, in S410, the process branches to S411 to S414 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Among S411 to S414, S411 (unconditional round end determination process) and S414 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. S412 (conditional round A end determination process) and S413 (conditional round B end determination process) will be described later.

Moreover, since S415 and S416 are the same as S415 and S416 of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.
Further, in S417, which is shifted to when the affirmative determination is obtained in S416, the main control device 40 has cleared the continuation flag (flag indicating that the ball has entered the continuation port 210) and has rotated. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls (the number of stops) stopped by the body 320 is zero. The number of stops is counted in a guidance process and a conditional round A, B end determination process described later. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S417: Yes), the process proceeds to S420 in FIG. 52, and if a negative determination is obtained (S417: No), the process proceeds to S418.

Since S418 is the same as S420 of the first embodiment, a description thereof will be omitted. After S418 is performed, this process ends.
On the other hand, with respect to FIG. 52, the main control device 40 proceeds to S420 when it is the final round (S419: Yes), and proceeds to S421 when it is not (S419: No).

Since S420 is the same as S423 of the first embodiment, a description thereof will be omitted. After S420 is performed, this process ends.
In S421, main controller 40 performs guidance processing (details will be described later), and proceeds to S422.

  In S422, main controller 40 determines whether or not the continuation flag has been cleared and the number of stops in rotating body 320 is zero. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S422: Yes), the process proceeds to S420, and when a negative determination is obtained (S422: No), the process proceeds to S423.

  In S423, as in S421 of the first embodiment, the main controller 40 confirms whether the big hit interval time has elapsed, and if it has elapsed (S423: yes), proceeds to S424, and if it has not elapsed (S423). : No) This process ends.

  In S424, if the continuation flag is set (S424: Yes), the main controller 40 proceeds to S425, and if not set (S424: No), the main controller 40 proceeds to S420.

In S425, main controller 40 increments the number of rounds, and clears the continuation flag in S426. At this time, the end flag may be cleared.
Since S427 to S429 following S426 are the same as S424 to S426 of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted. After S428 and S429 are performed, this process ends.

(2) Conditional Round A End Determination Process Next, the conditional round A end determination process in the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the conditional round A end determination process, it is determined whether or not to end the conditional round A and whether or not to proceed to the next round after the end of the round.

  In S510, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a ball has entered the first big winning opening 25A based on a signal from the first count SW 507, and when a positive determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S511, and if a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515.

In S511, the main control device 40 adds the number of game balls newly entered to the number of balls entered (number of wins) and the number of stops in the first big winning opening 25A in the current round, and proceeds to S512.
In S512, the main control device 40 extracts a random number, performs a distribution lottery by determining whether or not the extracted random number is a predetermined winning value, and proceeds to S513. Note that the result of the distribution lottery is stored in the RAM in a state where the order in which each result is obtained in the current round (the order in which the distribution lottery was performed) can be grasped.

  Moreover, the main control apparatus 40 does not need to perform distribution lottery when it has already won by the distribution lottery performed previously in the current round. Further, the main control device 40 may not perform the lottery for lottery when the ball has already entered the continuation port 210 in the current round.

  At this time, the main controller 40 transmits a command indicating the result of the lottery to the sub integrated controller 42. The command may simply indicate the result of the distribution lottery, or may indicate the result of the distribution lottery by indicating the value of the random number used in the distribution lottery.

  In S513, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the number of balls reached the upper limit (the maximum number of game balls that can be won in the first grand prize opening 25A in each round), and a positive determination is obtained. If it is determined (S513: Yes), the process proceeds to S514. If a negative determination is obtained (S513: No), the process proceeds to S515.

In S514, the main controller 40 closes the first big prize opening 25A, sets an end flag, ends the current round, and proceeds to S515.
In S515, the main controller 40 executes a guidance process and ends this process.

(3) Conditional Round B End Determination Process Next, the conditional round B end determination process in the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the conditional round B end determination process, it is determined whether or not to end the conditional round B and whether or not to proceed to the next round after the end of the round.

S520 to S525 are the same as S510 to S515 of the conditional round A end determination process, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
In S526 that moves after S525, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the continuation flag is set. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S526: Yes), the process proceeds to S527 and a negative determination is made. Is obtained (S526: No), this processing is terminated.

  In S526, it is determined whether or not the lottery performed in S522 has been won. If a positive determination is obtained (S526: Yes), the process proceeds to S527 and a negative determination is obtained. If this happens (S526: No), this process may be terminated.

In S527, the main controller 40 ends the current round by the same processing as S524 of this processing and S514 of the conditional round A end determination processing, and ends this processing.
(4) Guidance Process Next, the guidance process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the guidance process, the game ball stopped at the stop 321 of the rotator 320 is guided to either the continuation port 210 or the loser port 213 according to the result of the distribution lottery.

  In S530, the main controller 40 determines whether the number of stops is 1 or more and the continuation flag is cleared. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S530: Yes), the process proceeds to S531. When a negative determination is obtained (S530: No), the process proceeds to S534.

  In S531, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the game ball stopped at the stopping portion 321 of the rotator 320 has been won in the sorting lottery performed by entering the sorting area. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the old lottery lottery is won among the lottery lotteries performed in the current round and the result is not referred to in the guidance process. The main control device 40 proceeds to S532 when winning in the distribution lottery (S531: Yes), and proceeds to S533 when not winning (S531: No).

  In S532, main controller 40 controls sorting motor 517 to place rotating body 320 in a left-tilt state. Thereby, the game ball stopped at the stop 321 is guided to the continuation opening 210. At this time, the rotator 320 is maintained in the left-tilt state for a certain period (of course, at the latest, at the start of the next round, it is returned to the normal state). Thereby, all the game balls stopped in the passage 310 are guided to the lost mouth 213. In addition, in the current round, all game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25 </ b> A thereafter are guided to the loser opening 213.

  On the other hand, in S533, the main controller 40 controls the sorting motor 517 to place the rotating body 320 in a right-tilt state. As a result, the game ball stopped at the stop portion 321 is guided to the lost mouth 213. The rotating body 320 is returned to the normal state immediately after the guidance of the game ball is completed.

  In subsequent S534, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the continuation port 210 based on a signal from the continuation SW 509. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S534: Yes), the process proceeds to S535, and when a negative determination is obtained (S534: No), the process proceeds to S536.

In S535, the main controller 40 sets a continuation flag, and proceeds to S536.
In S536, the main controller 40 counts the number of game balls that have entered the continuation port 210 and the losing port 213 based on the signal from the continuation SW 509 and the signal from the losing port SW511. Then, by subtracting the counted number of game balls from the number of stops, the number of stops is updated, and this process ends.

(5) Distribution lottery result display processing Next, the distribution lottery result display processing in the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the distribution lottery result display process, at the end of the special game conditional round, the sub integrated control device 42 displays a list of results of the distribution lottery performed in the completed conditional round.

  In S540, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a special game is being performed based on the command received from the main control device 40, and if a positive determination is obtained (S540: Yes), S541 If a negative determination is obtained (S540: No), the process is terminated.

  In S541, when the sub integrated control device 42 receives a command indicating the distribution lottery result from the main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42 stores the distribution lottery result indicated by the command in the RAM. At this time, the sub-integrated control device 42 stores the sorting lottery results in the same round in association with each other.

  In S542, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the conditional round has ended based on the command from the main control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S542: Yes), the process proceeds to S543, and if a negative determination is obtained (S542: No), this process ends.

  In S <b> 543, the sub integrated control device 42 displays a list of results of the distribution lottery performed in the completed conditional round on the effect symbol display device 21. It should be noted that the list of the results of the distribution lottery may be displayed from the end of the conditional round until the start of a new round. The sub integrated control device 42 is not limited to the production symbol display device 21, and may display a list of the results of the lottery by various LEDs and lamps 113, and the lottery by voice via the speaker 112. The result may be notified. Further, the sub integrated control device 42 may simply display a list of the results of the distribution lottery performed in the conditional round, and the command received from the main control device 40 is used for the distribution lottery. If it is a random number, a list of random number values may be displayed. Of course, at this time, the result of the lottery using the random number may be notified together with the random number.

  In subsequent S544, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the final round has ended based on the command from the main control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S544: Yes), the process proceeds to S545, and if a negative determination is obtained (S544: No), this process ends.

  In S545, the sub integrated control device 42 stores the result of the lottery performed during the special game in a non-illustrated non-volatile storage unit such as an EEPROM, and ends this process. At this time, the results of each lottery lottery performed in the same round are associated with each other, and the results of each lottery lottery performed in the same special game are associated with each other and stored. Further, when the command received from the main control device 40 indicates a random number used in the distribution lottery, the value of the random number may be stored as the distribution lottery result. Of course, both the value of the random number and the sorting lottery result may be stored. In addition, the sub integrated control device 42 may store the result of the lottery with information on the current date.

(6) Distribution lottery history display processing Next, the distribution lottery history display processing in the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the distribution lottery history display process, the sub integrated control device 42 displays a history of the results of the distribution lottery in response to an instruction from the outside.

  In S550, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether an instruction to display the history of the result of the lottery is received. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined operation is received via the effect button 527, the jog dial 528, an operation unit (not shown), or the like, it may be considered that the instruction has been received. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S551, and when a negative determination is obtained (S550: No), this process ends.

  In S551, the sub integrated control device 42 reads out the distribution lottery result from the storage unit. At this time, the sub-integrated control device 42 may read out the result of the lottery lottery performed in the predetermined number of special games or rounds performed most recently or in the latest predetermined period. The lottery result may be read out. Further, all the lottery results stored in the storage unit may be read out.

  In subsequent S552, the sub integrated control device 42 displays a list of the read lottery results on the effect symbol display device 21. At this time, when not all the distribution lottery results can be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a part of the distribution lottery results is displayed on the screen, for example, in response to an instruction from the outside. The distribution lottery result displayed may be switched, or the displayed distribution lottery result may be switched every time a certain time elapses.

  In addition, it is not limited to the production symbol display device 21, a list of the results of the lottery may be displayed by various LEDs and lamps 113, and the result of the lottery by lottery may be notified via the speaker 112. good. In addition, the sub integrated control device 42 may simply display a list of the results of the distribution lottery, and when the read distribution lottery result indicates the random number used for the distribution lottery, A list of random number values may be displayed. Of course, at this time, the result of the lottery using the random number may be notified together with the random number.

[Modification]
In the eighth embodiment, a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A always passes the distribution area, and if the game ball has not been guided to the continuation opening 210 in the current round, the first big A game ball that has entered the winning opening 25A is always stopped.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first count SW 507 detects the ball entering the first grand prize opening 25A, and another sensor detects that the game ball has passed the distribution area. A part of the game balls that have entered the winning opening 25A may pass through the distribution area. Specifically, for example, a plurality of entrances are provided at the bottom of the first grand prize opening 25A, and only the game balls that enter the predetermined entrance are guided to the distribution area. You may make it perform distribution lottery according to having entered into the distribution area.

  In the eighth embodiment, all the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25A are stopped, but only a part of the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 25A are stopped. You may do it.

  Specifically, for example, a distribution body is provided below the distribution area in the passage 310, and the distribution path of the game ball is divided into a distribution path toward the loser mouth 213 and a distribution path toward the rotator 320 by the distribution body. Only the game balls distributed in the course toward the rotating body 320 may be stopped. The stopped game balls are distributed to either the continuation port 210 or the loser port 213 as described above.

  In addition, for example, when only a part of the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25A pass through the distribution area, the game balls for all the game balls that have passed through the distribution area are displayed. It may be stopped and divided into either the continuation port 210 or the loser port 213, or as described above, only a part of the game balls distributed by the distribution area may be stopped.

  In the eighth embodiment, the game balls stopped in the passage 310 or the like are arranged in a line in the order of passing through the sorting area (the order in which the sorting lottery was performed). However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a configuration in which a stopping space that extends in the horizontal direction is provided in the central portion of the passage 310 (in other words, between the sorting area and the rotating body 320) and the game ball is stopped in the stopping space It is also good. Then, the stopped game balls may be sequentially distributed regardless of the order in which the distribution lottery is performed. Even in such a configuration, the results are referred to in the order in which the distribution lottery is performed, and each game ball that is stopped is selected from either the continuation port 210 or the loser port 213 according to the result. The same effect can be obtained because of the induction.

[effect]
According to the eighth embodiment, in the conditional round, stopped balls (game balls that are stopped) are sequentially distributed according to the result of the distribution lottery, and first, the stopped balls are distributed to the continuation port 210. All the remaining balls are released from the stop, and game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 25A after this are not stopped. For this reason, the time required for distribution is shortened.

  In addition, when the upper limit number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 25A in the conditional round, the distribution of the stationary balls is continued with the first big prize opening 25A being closed. That is, the distribution of the stationary balls is continued during the interval. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the number of game balls exceeding the upper limit from entering the first grand prize opening 25A and to suppress the time required for one round (open time + interval time).

Therefore, the time required for 16 rounds of digestion (time required for a special game) can be reduced.
Further, according to the eighth embodiment, the first count SW detects the upper limit number for the big prize opening and the continuous lottery, and thereafter, it is distributed by the rotator 320. Therefore, it is possible to give a notice before being distributed to the continuation port 210 or the loss port 213 by the rotating body 320. It is also possible to display the relationship with the notice in the list display (S543 or S552) of the sorting lottery results. Thereby, the correlation between a lottery result and a notice can be shown. In addition, the detection of the upper limit number to the big winning opening and the continuous lottery can be performed by different sensors. In this case, it is preferable that the upper limit number of detection SWs be provided near the entrance of the big prize opening.

[Ninth Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a ninth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the eighth embodiment, but the configuration of the first big winning opening 25A and the method for determining whether or not to proceed to the next round in the conditional round Etc. are different. Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 8th Embodiment.

  First, the pachinko machine according to the ninth embodiment includes a continuous lottery SW 518 and an open / close solenoid 519 in place of the continuous SW 509, the loss opening SW 511, and the sorting motor 517 in the eighth embodiment (see FIG. 58).

  The continuous lottery SW 518 detects that the game ball has passed through the lottery area provided inside the first big winning opening 25A, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the main controller 40. Further, the opening / closing solenoid 519 controls a door portion that opens and closes the discharge port at the bottom of the stopping device provided below the first big winning port 25A in accordance with an instruction from the main control device 40 (details will be described later). To do).

  In the ninth embodiment, a stopping device 350 for stopping (holding) the game ball 360 is provided below the first big winning opening 25A (FIG. 59). A ball entrance 351 that is connected to the stopping device 350 is formed at the bottom of the first grand prize winning port 25A, and a first count SW 507 is provided below the ball entrance 351. The first counting SW 507 detects the game ball immediately before entering the stopping device 350, and the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 25A is counted based on the detection result.

  In addition, a discharge port 352 for discharging the stopped game ball to the outside (outside of the stop device 350) is provided at the bottom of the stop device 350, and a door portion 353 for opening and closing the discharge port 352 is provided. Is provided. The door portion 353 is controlled by an opening / closing solenoid 519. A continuous lottery SW 518 is arranged in the lottery area provided in the discharge port 352, and it is detected by the continuous lottery SW518 that the game ball has passed through the discharge port 352 (lottery region). In addition, it is good also as a structure which counts the number of winnings to 1st big winning opening 25A based on the detection result of the game ball by continuous lottery SW518.

In the ninth embodiment, only the conditional round A is provided as the conditional round, and the conditional round B is not provided.
In the conditional round A, all game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25A are stopped at the stopping device 350, and when the number of entered balls reaches the upper limit, the first big prize opening 25A is closed. At the same time, the game ball that is stopped by opening the discharge port 352 is discharged from the discharge port 352. At this time, a continuous lottery is performed every time each game ball that has been stopped passes through the discharge port 352 (lottery region). In other words, if the number of continuous lotteries is equal to the number of game balls that have been parked, if one of the continuous lotteries wins, the game proceeds to the next round. finish.

  The probability of winning in the continuous lottery may be determined according to the setting determined by the setting switch 540. Of course, it is needless to say that the probability of winning the sorting lottery increases as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

  As in the eighth embodiment, this pachinko machine performs “main routine”, “start winning prize confirmation processing”, “win / fail determination processing”, and “special game processing”, but “special game processing” is partially different. doing. In addition, instead of “distribution lottery result display processing” and “distribution lottery history display processing”, “continuous lottery result display processing” for displaying the result of continuous lottery performed during special games, The difference is that “continuous lottery history display processing” for displaying the history of results is performed. Hereinafter, differences from the eighth embodiment will be described.

(1) Special game process The special game process of the ninth embodiment is identical to the special game process of the eighth embodiment in S400 to S405, S419 to S429, and S430 to S440, but other parts are partially different. ing. Hereinafter, the difference will be mainly described (FIG. 60).

  First, regarding FIG. 60, in S410, if the first or second big prize opening 25A, 25B is open, the current round mode is determined based on the release pattern of the special game being executed. If the current round is an unconditional round, the process proceeds to S411. If the current round is a conditional round A, the process proceeds to S412. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S413. Of S411 to S413, S411 (unconditional round end determination process) and S413 are the same as S411 and S414 of the eighth embodiment, respectively, and thus description thereof is omitted. Further, S412 (conditional round A end determination process) will be described later. Note that as described above, in the ninth embodiment, since the conditional round B is not provided, the conditional round B end determination process is not executed.

Further, S414 to S417 are the same as S415 to S418 of the eighth embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. After execution of S417, this process is terminated.
(2) Conditional Round A End Determination Processing Next, conditional round A end determination processing in the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the conditional round A end determination process, whether or not to end the conditional round A is determined.

  In S510, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a ball has entered the first big winning opening 25A based on a signal from the first count SW 507, and when a positive determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S511, and if a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), this process ends.

In S511, the main control device 40 adds the number of game balls newly entered to the number of balls entered (number of wins) and the number of stops in the first big winning opening 25A in the current round, and proceeds to S512.
In S512, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the number of balls reached the upper limit (the maximum number of game balls that can be won in the first big winning opening 25A in each round), and an affirmative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S512: Yes), the process proceeds to S513, and if a negative determination is obtained (S512: No), this process ends.

In S513, the main controller 40 closes the first big prize opening 25A, sets an end flag, ends the current round, and ends the present process.
(3) Guide process Next, the guide process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the guidance process, the game ball stopped in the stop device 350 is released from the end of the conditional round A to the start of a new round (inter-round interval).

  In S530, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the number of stops is 1 or more. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S530: Yes), the process proceeds to S531, and a negative determination is obtained. In the case (S530: No), the process proceeds to S532.

  In S531, the main control device 40 controls the door portion 353 that closes the discharge port 352 provided at the bottom of the stopping device 350 by the opening / closing solenoid 519, and opens the discharge port 352. As a result, the game ball stopped at the stop device 350 is released and flows down from the discharge port 352. Note that after the discharge port 352 is opened, the discharge port 352 is closed again before the next round is started at the latest.

  In subsequent S532, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the outlet 352 (lottery area) based on the signal from the continuous lottery SW 518, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S532). : Yes), continuous lottery is performed (S533). When the passage of a plurality of game balls is continuously detected, a continuous lottery is performed every time each game ball passes through the discharge port 352.

  In the continuous lottery, the main control device 40 extracts a random number and determines whether or not the random number matches a predetermined winning value. If the random numbers match, the main control device 40 considers that the lottery has been won. The result of the continuous lottery is stored in the RAM in a state where the order in which each result is obtained in the current inter-round interval (the order in which the continuous lottery was performed) can be grasped. If the main control device 40 is won by continuous lottery, the main control device 40 may not perform the continuous lottery thereafter in the current round interval.

  At this time, the main control device 40 transmits a command indicating the result of the continuous lottery to the sub integrated control device 42. The command may simply indicate the result of the continuous lottery, or may indicate the result of the continuous lottery by indicating the value of the random number used for the continuous lottery.

  In S534, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a winning lottery has been won. If the winning lottery has been won (S534: Yes), the process proceeds to S535 and if the winning is not won. (S534: No), the process proceeds to S536.

In S535, the main controller 40 sets a continuation flag, and proceeds to S356.
In S536, the main controller 40 counts the number of game balls that have passed through the outlet 352 based on the signal from the continuous lottery SW 518. Then, by subtracting the counted number of game balls from the number of stops, the number of stops is updated, and this process ends.

(4) Continuous lottery result display process Next, the continuous lottery result display process in the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the continuous lottery result display process, the sub integrated control device 42 displays a list of results of the continuous lottery performed in the inter-round interval in the inter-round interval after the conditional round A in the special game.

  In S560, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a special game is being performed based on the command received from the main control device 40, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S560: Yes), S561 If a negative determination is obtained (S560: No), the process is terminated.

  In S561, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether the current special game state is an interval between rounds after the conditional round A based on the command received from the main control device 40. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S561: Yes), the process proceeds to S562, and when a negative determination is obtained (S561: No), the process proceeds to S564.

  In S562, when the sub integrated control device 42 receives a command indicating the continuous lottery result from the main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42 stores the continuous lottery result indicated by the command in the RAM, and proceeds to S563. At this time, the sub integrated control device 42 stores the continuous lottery results in the same interval between rounds in a state of being associated with each other.

  In S563, the sub integrated control device 42 displays a list of the results of the continuous lottery received from the main control device 40 at the current round interval on the effect symbol display device 21. When a list of continuous lottery results is displayed and a command indicating the result of continuous lottery is newly received from the main controller 40, the newly received continuous lottery result is displayed as the result of the continuous lottery being displayed. Add to the list.

  Here, the list of continuous lottery results may be displayed until a new round is started. The sub integrated control device 42 is not limited to the effect symbol display device 21, and may display a list of continuous lottery results using various LEDs and lamps 113, and the result of the continuous lottery by voice via the speaker 112. May be notified. Further, the sub integrated control device 42 may simply display a list of results of the continuous lottery performed in the round, or the command received from the main control device 40 indicates the random number used for the continuous lottery. In this case, a list of random number values may be displayed. Of course, you may alert | report the result of the continuous lottery using this random number with this random number at this time.

  In subsequent S564, the sub integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the final round has ended based on the command from the main control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S564: Yes), the process proceeds to S565, and if a negative determination is obtained (S564: No), this process ends.

  In S565, the sub integrated control device 42 stores the result of the continuous lottery performed during the special game in a non-illustrated non-volatile storage unit such as an EEPROM, and ends this process. At this time, the result of each continuous lottery performed at the same interval between rounds is associated with each other, and the result of each continuous lottery performed in the same special game is associated with each other and stored. Further, when the command received from the main control device 40 indicates a random number used in the continuous lottery, the value of the random number may be stored as the continuous lottery result. Of course, both the random number value and the continuous lottery result may be stored. Further, the sub integrated control device 42 may store the result of the continuous lottery together with information on the current date.

(5) Continuous lottery history display process Next, the continuous lottery history display process in the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the continuous lottery history display process in the ninth embodiment, the history of the result of the continuous lottery is displayed by the sub-integrated control device 42 in response to an instruction from the outside in the same manner as the distribution lottery history display process in the eighth embodiment. Is done.

  Specifically, S570 to S572 (FIG. 64) of the continuous lottery history display process corresponds to S550 to S552 (FIG. 57) of the distribution lottery history display process, and the contents of S570 to S572 are S550 to S552. The distribution lottery is replaced with a continuous lottery. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

[Modification 1]
In the ninth embodiment, the game ball is stopped at the stop device 350. However, the method of stopping the game ball is not limited to this, and for example, as in the eighth embodiment, the path Alternatively, the game ball may be stopped.

  Further, in the ninth embodiment, a continuous lottery is performed in response to the game ball released from the stop passing through the discharge port 352 of the stop device 350, and it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round based on the result of the continuous lottery. Is done.

  However, a distribution body that distributes the game ball to either the continuation port or the loss port may be provided below the discharge port 352. When the game ball discharged from the discharge port 352 reaches the sorting body, the sorting body wins the game when the game ball is won by the sorting lottery performed when the game ball passes through the discharge port 352. The ball may be guided to the continuation port, and if not, the game ball may be guided to the lost mouth. Then, in response to the game ball entering the continuation port, it may be determined to proceed to the next round.

[Modification 2]
In the ninth embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A always reaches the stopping device 350 and is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25A may reach the stopping device 350 and be stopped by the stopping device 350. Specifically, for example, a plurality of entrance holes may be provided at the bottom of the first grand prize opening 25A, and only the game balls that enter the predetermined entrance may be guided to the stopping device 350.

  In the ninth embodiment, all the game balls stopped in the stop device 350 reach the discharge port 352 (lottery area), and the continuous lottery is performed in response to each of these game balls entering the lottery area. (In other words, continuous lottery is performed corresponding to all of these game balls).

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous lottery may be performed corresponding to a part of the game balls stopped by the stopping device 350. Specifically, a plurality of outlets may be provided at the bottom of the stopping device 350, and a lottery area may be provided only at a part of these outlets. When the game balls are stopped, all the outlets are closed, and when released from the stop, all the outlets are released so that the stopped game balls are discharged from the plurality of outlets. In addition, the continuous lottery may be performed in response to the game ball being discharged from the discharge port provided with the lottery area.

  Furthermore, in order to execute a lottery determination as to whether or not to continue with a margin when the stop is released, the distance between the door 353 as the stop means and the continuous lottery SW 518 shown in FIG. 59 may be separated. Further, it is not always necessary to cancel the stopping after the upper limit number is stopped in the stopping device, but the stopping may be canceled if a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 5) are detected by the first count SW 507. Furthermore, the structure of dripping may be sufficient without stopping. In the case of a drifting structure, it is possible to immediately close the grand prize winning opening if there is a continuous lottery.

[effect]
According to the ninth embodiment, since all the results of the continuous lottery performed in the conditional round A that has been completed are notified, the player clearly understands that the continuous lottery has been performed and the result of the continuous lottery. it can. For this reason, in the conditional round A, it is possible to determine whether or not to proceed to the next round without causing distrust to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the first count SW 507 is arranged upstream of the stopping device 350 and the continuous lottery SW 518 is arranged downstream of the door portion 353. Thereby, the door 353 is controlled from the state where the upper limit number of game balls are stopped in the stop device 350, and the stop balls can be continuously drawn by the continuous lottery SW 518. Thus, it is possible to know the result of whether or not the upper limit number of game balls are won at an early stage and whether or not to continue in a safe state. In addition, the player's profit is protected as long as no power failure occurs between the release of the stop and the detection by the continuous lottery SW 518. Even if a power failure occurs during this period, the player's profit can be compensated by comparing the detection results of the first count SW 507 and the continuous lottery SW 518. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the door part 353 and the continuous lottery SW518 are adjacent, there are few disadvantages by a power failure.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In 1st Embodiment, although the privilege port 211 is provided in the 2nd big prize opening 25B, it is good also as a structure which does not provide the privilege port 211. FIG. Moreover, in 2nd Embodiment, although the special entrance 212 provided in the special winning opening 25 is used as a privilege opening, it is good also as a structure which does not use the special entrance 212 as a privilege entrance. In such a case, it is conceivable to determine whether or not to give a bonus game after the big hit game according to the big hit symbol.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the special winning opening 25 is provided with a special winning entry 212 used as a continuation opening and a special opening. May be provided separately.

Further, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, similarly to the third embodiment, the entrance rate to the special entry port 212 of the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 25 may be set.
Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the special entry port 212 provided in the special winning opening 25 may be used as a right generation port, a continuation port, and a privilege port.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the special winning device 26 is provided with the special winning entrance 212 used as the right generating port, the continuation port, and the privilege port. A mouth, a continuation mouth, and a privilege mouth may be provided separately.

  In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, the special entrance 212 may be used as a right generation opening and a continuation opening, and not as a privilege opening. In the case of such a configuration, it may be determined whether or not to give a bonus game after the big hit game ends based on the type of the small hit symbol.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2) In addition, a stopping device for stopping the game ball is provided in the first big winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, the big winning opening 25 of the second embodiment, or the big winning device 26 of the third embodiment. During operation of the stopping device, it may be configured such that a game ball that is not stopped by the stopping device is difficult to enter the continuation opening 210 or the special entry opening 212. Then, the stopping device is operated in the round in which the first big winning opening 25A, the big winning opening 25, or the big winning device 26 is opened, and the game ball that has entered the first big winning port 25A or the like is used as the stopping device. When the number of entered balls reaches a predetermined number, or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the round, the stopped game balls are released and the game balls are moved to the continuation opening 210 or special You may provide the round of the aspect made to enter the entrance 212. The round is referred to as a conditional round C.

  In the conditional round C, game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 25A and the like are stopped for a certain period of time, so the round does not end immediately, and there are many in the first big prize opening 25A and the like. Of game balls can be entered. By using the conditional round C instead of the conditional round A, the same effect can be obtained.

  (3) The first and second big prize opening 25A, 25B of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the big prize opening 25 of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, and the big prize device of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment. 26 may be provided with a guidance device that guides the entered game ball to the continuation entrance 210 or the special entrance 212.

  Then, a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 25 or the like, or a game ball that has reached the guidance device after having entered the grand prize opening 25 or the like has a predetermined probability (for example, the use of the special ball entry 212). You may make it arrive at the continuation opening | mouth 210, the privilege opening | mouth 211, and the special entrance opening 212 with the probability according to.

  Specifically, for example, a random number is extracted when a game ball enters the grand prize opening 25 or the like or reaches the guidance device, and a lottery for winning with the predetermined probability is performed using the random number, When the lottery is won, the game ball may reach the special entrance 212 or the like.

  More specifically, in the case of the conditional round A, the probability reaches the continuation opening 210 or the special entrance 212 as the continuation opening with a probability of 1/3. You may make it arrive at the special entrance 212 as the continuation opening | mouth 210 or a continuation opening | mouth with the probability of 7. FIG. In addition, for example, when the player enters the second big prize opening 25B or when the special entrance 212 is used as the privilege entrance, the bonus entrance 211 or the special entrance 212 is reached with a probability of 1/2. In this way, when the special entrance 212 is used as a right generation entrance, the special entrance 212 may be reached with a probability of 1/5.

  By doing this, the probability that a big hit will occur in a small hit game, the probability that a bonus game will be given, and the probability of proceeding to the next round in each of the conditional rounds A and B are set uniquely. be able to.

  (4) By the way, the ball game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention extracts a random number resulting from the ball entering the starting port, and determines whether or not it is correct based on the random number, and determines whether the result is correct or not. Then, by opening the big winning opening provided with the specific area, the big hit game means for performing the big hit game composed of a plurality of rounds, the determination means for determining the mode of the round constituting the big hit game, As an aspect of a round other than the last round, when the round ends, an unconditional round that advances unconditionally to the next round, and when a game ball enters a specific area during the continuation of the round, If the game ball does not enter the specific area while continuing to the next round and the round is continued, a conditional round is provided in which the current big hit game is terminated without proceeding to the next round.

  According to such a configuration, in the unconditional round of the big hit game, it is possible to surely make many game balls enter the big winning opening and obtain many prize balls. However, in the conditional round, if the game ball does not enter the privilege area, it does not advance to the next round, and the big hit game may end in the round.

  For this reason, by providing a conditional round for the jackpot game, the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game can be suppressed. In other words, the number of prize balls given to the player in the jackpot game can be adjusted depending on whether the mode of each round is an unconditional round or a conditional round, and the probability of winning or failing is set higher. But you can balance the profits of the hall and the player.

Furthermore, in the conditional round, it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round depending on the behavior of the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening, so that the player can be thrilled and entertained.
Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.

  As in the case of the second invention, as a conditional round mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the round ends and a game ball enters the specific area while the round continues. For example, a conditional round A that advances to the next round after the end of the round and a conditional round B that immediately ends when the game ball enters the specific area and advances to the next round are provided. May be.

  In the conditional round A, even if a game ball enters the privilege area, the round does not end immediately. Therefore, a large number of game balls can be entered into the big winning opening in the round. On the other hand, in the conditional round B, when a game ball enters the privilege area, the round ends immediately. Therefore, only a few game balls can enter the big prize opening in the round.

  Therefore, it is possible to adjust the number of winning balls awarded in the jackpot game depending on whether the conditional round constituting the jackpot game is the conditional round A or the conditional round B. For this reason, it is possible to balance the profits of the hall and the player while making the player more entertaining.

  In addition, as in the third aspect of the invention, a state that determines the probability of entering the starting port or the probability of being determined to be a hit in the determination of the win is designated as a gaming state, and the determination means determines whether or not the hit is determined to be a win. A round that constitutes a jackpot game to be performed based on at least one of the gaming state at the time of being played and at least one of the random numbers extracted due to the ball entering the starting port related to the determination of the appropriateness The mode may be determined.

By doing so, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.
In some cases, the game state after the big hit game is determined by a random number extracted at the time of entering the starting port. In such a case, by determining the round mode based on the random number, the number of prize balls given to the player in the jackpot game can be adjusted according to the gaming state after the jackpot game. Can be prevented from being excessively profitable.

  Further, as in the fourth aspect of the invention, the determining means includes the gaming state when the winning / incoming determination that is determined to be a win is made, and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port related to the appropriateness determination The aspect of the round constituting the jackpot game to be performed due to the corresponding may be determined by lottery with a probability determined according to at least one of the two.

By doing so, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.
In some cases, the game state after the big hit game is determined by a random number extracted at the time of entering the starting port. In such a case, by determining the round mode based on the random number, the number of prize balls given to the player in the jackpot game can be adjusted according to the gaming state after the jackpot game. Can be prevented from being excessively profitable.

  In addition, regardless of the gaming state or random number, there is a possibility that the jackpot game includes a lot of unconditional rounds, so the player can get a lot of prize balls in the jackpot game. We can have expectation and can raise interest of game.

  Further, as in the fifth aspect of the invention, a state that determines the probability of entering the starting port or the probability of being determined to be a hit in the determination of a win is designated as a gaming state, and the determining means determines whether or not the hit is determined to be a win. Based on at least one of the gaming state at the time of being played and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port related to the determination as to whether or not it is not included in the jackpot game that is performed due to the corresponding The number of conditional rounds or the timing at which conditional rounds may arrive may be determined.

  Since many prize balls can be obtained in the unconditional round, the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game can be adjusted by changing the number of unconditional rounds included in the jackpot game. In addition, the conditional round does not always advance to the next round, and if the unconditional round is performed first and the conditional round is performed later, more prize balls can be obtained more reliably. it can.

  Therefore, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing when conditional rounds arrive according to the gaming state, a prize ball awarded to the player in the big hit game according to the gaming state at the time of winning The number can be adjusted, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.

  In some cases, the game state after the big hit game is determined by a random number extracted at the time of entering the starting port. In such a case, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing when the conditional rounds arrive based on the random numbers, a prize ball awarded to the player in the jackpot game according to the gaming state after the jackpot game The number can be adjusted, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.

  (5) The pachinko machine of the first to seventh embodiments may be configured as an encapsulated pachinko machine that uses a game ball enclosed inside to play a game. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which provides a launching device in the upper left position (of course, an upper right position may be sufficient) toward a game board, and may emit a game ball from this position. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (6) In the jackpot game of the first embodiment, in a conditional round, a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 25A enters the continuation opening 210 with a certain probability by performing a lottery using random numbers. You may do it. In such a case, it is conceivable that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 25A in the conditional round is stopped, a random number is extracted at the time of stop, and a lottery is performed using the random number. When a game ball stopped due to the fact that a certain time has elapsed from the start of the round, or that the number of winnings in the first big winning opening 25A has reached a certain value, etc. It is conceivable that the game ball is guided to the continuation opening 210 and not guided to the continuation opening 210 if it is not won.

  Similarly, in the big hit games of the second and third embodiments, the game balls entered in the big winning opening 25 (or the big winning device 26) are similarly stopped, and the lottery is extracted using the random numbers extracted at the time of stopping. May be performed. Then, when winning in the lottery, the game ball may be guided to the special entrance 212 after releasing the stopped game ball. Of course, in the fourth to seventh embodiments, similarly, it is conceivable to guide the stopped game ball to the continuation entrance 210 or the special entrance entrance 212 when a lottery using a random number is won.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(7) In the jackpot game of the first embodiment, the first big prize opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 is opened in the conditional round, and the second big prize opening is not provided in the unconditional round. 25B may be opened. In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of big winning holes are provided and different big winning holes are opened in the conditional round and the unconditional round. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which provides the 1st big winning opening 25A, and opens the different 1st big winning openings 25A in the conditional round A and the conditional round B.

  Also in the jackpot game of the third embodiment, a plurality of large winning devices 26 may be provided, and different conditional winning devices 26 may be opened in the conditional round A and the conditional round B. In the unconditional round, a different large winning device 26 may be opened.

Even if it has such a structure, the same effect can be acquired.
(8) In the eighth embodiment, the sub integrated control device 42 displays the result of the lottery for each round and the history of the results of the lottery performed in the past. In the ninth embodiment, the result of the continuous lottery performed at each round interval by the sub integrated control device 42 and the history of the continuous lottery results performed in the past are displayed. However, these may be displayed on the main controller 40.

  (9) In the eighth embodiment, the passage 310, the rotator 320, etc. are provided in the first winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, and the game balls that are stopped are continued according to the result of the lottery in the conditional round. The game is distributed to either the mouth 210 or the loser 211, and proceeds to the next round on condition that the game ball has entered the continuation port 210.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big prize opening 25 in the second embodiment and the big prize winning device 26 in the third embodiment may be configured in the same manner as the first big prize opening 25A in the eighth embodiment. Then, in the conditional round, a lottery is performed in accordance with the entry to the grand prize opening 25 or the grand prize winning device 26. It is good also as a structure which distributes crab. Of course, the first big prize opening 25A, the big prize opening 25, and the big prize winning device 26 in the fourth to seventh embodiments may be configured in the same manner as the first big prize opening 25A in the eighth embodiment.

  In the ninth embodiment, a stopping device 350 or the like is provided at the first winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, and in the conditional round A, the game ball that has entered the first winning opening 25A is temporarily stopped and stopped. The game ball released from the game has a lottery in response to passing through the lottery area, and the game proceeds to the next round on the condition that the game has been won in the continuous lottery.

  However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the big prize opening 25 in the second embodiment and the big prize winning device 26 in the third embodiment may be configured in the same manner as the first big prize opening 25A in the ninth embodiment. Then, in the conditional round A, the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 25 and the big winning device 26 are temporarily stopped, and a continuous lottery is performed in response to the game balls released from the stop passing through the lottery area, It is good also as a structure which progresses to the next round on the condition that it was won by continuous lottery. Of course, the first big prize opening 25A, the big prize opening 25, and the big prize winning device 26 in the fourth to seventh embodiments may be configured in the same manner as the first big prize opening 25A in the ninth embodiment.

  (10) In the eighth embodiment, the second grand prize opening 25B is configured in the same manner as the first grand prize opening 25A, and the game balls are second in the final round in the same manner as the conditional rounds A and B. The lottery is performed in response to the entry to the big prize opening 25B, and the stopped game ball is guided to one of the privilege port 211 and the loser port 213 in accordance with the result of the distribution lottery. Also good. And when the entrance to the privilege port 211 occurs, you may make it provide a privilege game after a special game.

  In the ninth embodiment, the second grand prize opening 25B is configured in the same manner as the first big prize opening 25A, and the second round prize opening 25B is entered in the final round in the same manner as the conditional round A. The game balls may be temporarily stopped and the lottery may be performed in response to the game balls released from the stop passing through the lottery area. And when winning by the lottery, a special game may be given after the special game.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  The pachinko machine of the eighth embodiment is an example of a ball game machine, the first grand prize opening 25A is an example of a big prize opening, the continuation opening 210 is an example of a continuation area, and the losing opening 213 is an example of a losing area. The passage 310 and the rotating body 320 correspond to an example of the stopping means, the rotating body 320 corresponds to an example of the sorting means, and the guide portion 322 in the rotating body 320 corresponds to an example of the releasing means.

Further, S405, S415 to S417, and S422 to S429 of special game processing correspond to an example of special game means.
Further, S512 of the conditional round A end determination process corresponds to an example of a lottery unit, and S513 and S514 correspond to an example of a distribution unit.

Further, S522 of the conditional round B end determination process corresponds to an example of a lottery unit, and S523, S524, S526, and S527 correspond to an example of a distribution unit.
In addition, S530 to S533 of the guidance process correspond to an example of the distribution means, and S534 and S535 correspond to an example of the special game means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 20 ... Game area | region, 23A ... 1st special figure starting port, 23B ... 2nd special figure starting port, 25 ... Grand prize opening, 25A ... 1st big prize opening, 25B ... No. 2 major winning openings, 40 ... main control device, 42 ... sub-integrated control device, 200 ... center case, 210 ... continuation opening, 211 ... privilege opening, 212 ... special entry opening, 300 ... opening / closing member, 302 ... croon, 302a ... the sorting window.

Claims (1)

A prize winning opening with a continuation area and a loss area inside,
A means for performing a special game by opening the grand prize opening over a plurality of rounds, and proceeding to the next round on condition that a game ball has entered the continuation area in the round that is not the last, If the condition is not satisfied, special game means for ending the special game in the round, and
Lottery means for extracting a random number in accordance with a game ball entering the big prize opening, and performing a lottery lottery based on the random number;
Stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls that have entered the big prize opening;
A means for sequentially referring to the results of the distribution lottery performed in the round and sequentially guiding the game balls that have been stopped according to the results, and the result of the distribution lottery is a hit Distribution means for guiding the game ball to the continuation area in the case, and guiding the game ball to the loss area if the result is a loss;
When the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the allocating means, all of the parked game balls are released, and the game ball is guided to either the continuation area or the loss area. A release means,
When the upper limit number of game balls enter the big prize opening in the round, the distribution means closes the big prize opening and continues to guide the game balls that are stopped.
A ball game machine characterized by