JP6283627B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a first special symbol variation game using a first special symbol and a second special symbol variation game using a second special symbol have been performed. The pachinko gaming machine of Patent Literature 1 is triggered by the entry of a game ball, and the second special symbol change is triggered by the entry of the first start port from which the start condition of the first special symbol change game is obtained and the game ball is entered. It has the 2nd starting port from which the starting condition of a game is obtained. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a distribution device that distributes game balls to the first start port or the second start port is arranged on the game board, and the game device is provided at any start port by the distribution device. A ball was distributed.

JP2013-128810A

In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a space for arranging the sorting device has to be secured on the game board.
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is to simplify the physical configuration for obtaining the starting condition of the special symbol variation game. It is to provide a gaming machine.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can execute a first special symbol variation game and a second special symbol variation game, and a first start port into which a game ball can enter, A second start port capable of entering a ball, first detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port, and second detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port, Control means for executing the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game, and the control unit enters a game ball in the first period based on a detection result of the first detection unit. If it is determined that the ball is in the ball, the game ball that has entered is targeted for the first special symbol variation game, and the game ball enters the second period based on the detection result of the first detection means. If it is determined that the game game has entered, the game ball that has entered is subject to the second special symbol variation game. If it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the second detection means, the game ball that has been entered is the target of the first special symbol variation game, When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the second detection means, the entered game ball is set as the target of the second special symbol variation game, and the first detection means The first period and the second period are alternately generated every first predetermined time, and the first period and the second period according to the second detection means are a second predetermined time. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control means determines that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the first detection means. However, the game balls that have entered are not subject to the first special symbol variation game, and the second special symbol variation game is not included. Even if it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the second detection means, the game ball that has entered the first special symbol The gist is that the second special symbol variation game is not the subject of the variation game .

For the gaming machine, the predetermined condition may be satisfied by shifting to a specific performance mode .

  According to the present invention, the physical configuration for obtaining the starting condition of the special symbol variation game can be simplified.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an input process. (A) is a timing chart which shows the 1st period and 2nd period which concern on a 1st starting sensor, (b) is a timing chart which shows the 1st period and 2nd period which concern on a 2nd starting sensor. The front view which shows the machine surface side of the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a timing chart showing a first period and a second period according to the first start sensor in the third embodiment, and (b) is a first period according to the second start sensor in the third embodiment. The timing chart which shows a 2nd period. Explanatory drawing explaining the example of a change of a 1st period and a 2nd period.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a launching handle HD as a launching device. When the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched to the game board YB.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 2, an outer rail member R1, an inner rail member R2, and a corner decoration member R3 are disposed on the surface of the gaming board YB mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10, and these members A substantially circular gaming area YBa is defined when viewed from the front. Further, a launch path Ra is defined between the outer rail member R1 and the inner rail member R2 for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD. The launched game ball reaches the game area YBa by being guided through the launch path Ra and passing through the reverse prevention valve R4 located at the tip of the inner rail member R2.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 and a second special symbol display device 12. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 is located at the lower left of the game area YBa. The second special symbol display device 12 is located at the lower right of the game area YBa. In the first special symbol display device 11, a first special symbol variation game using the first special symbol is performed. In the second special symbol display device 12, a second special symbol variation game using the second special symbol is performed. In the following description, when the “first special symbol variation game” and the “second special symbol variation game” are not specified, they are simply referred to as “special symbol variation game”.

  In the first special symbol variation game, a first special symbol is derived according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit. Similarly, in the second special symbol variation game, a second special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a loss.

  In the game area YBa, a center accessory SY with various decorations is mounted, and an effect display device 13 having an image display portion GH is disposed in a set opening SYa opened in the center accessory SY. ing. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first and second special symbol variation games are performed. As an example of the display effect, a decoration design variation game using a decoration design is performed.

  In addition, a display result corresponding to the display results of the first and second special symbol variation games is derived to the effect display device 13. When a jackpot symbol is derived in the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game, the symbol combination based on the decorative symbol is also derived in the effect display device 13. Further, when a shift symbol is derived in the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game, a combination of symbols that are out of the decoration symbol is also derived in the effect display device 13.

  In addition, a plurality of winning holes through which game balls can be entered are arranged in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The winning openings include a first starting winning opening 14a, a second starting winning opening 14b, a third starting winning opening 15, and a big winning opening 17.

  The first start winning opening 14a as the first starting opening is a winning opening for entering a game ball when the start condition for the special symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 14a is always opened so that a game ball can enter. Behind the first start winning opening 14a, first detection means (first start sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed. In this embodiment, the first start sensor SE1 is connected to the first start winning port 14a, and is disposed on a passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back of the game board YB. . Then, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14a is guided by the passage so as to be detected by the first start sensor SE1.

  The second start winning port 14b as the second starting port is a winning port through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the second start winning opening 14b is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. Behind the second start winning opening 14b, second detection means (second start sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed. In this embodiment, the second start sensor SE2 is connected to the second start winning opening 14b, and is disposed on a passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back of the game board YB. . Then, the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 14b is guided by the second start sensor SE2 through the passage.

  The third start winning port 15 as a specific starting port is a winning port through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the second special symbol variation game is established. The third start winning opening 15 is a game ball when an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 16 as an opening / closing means performs an opening operation at the time of winning a normal winning lottery (open lottery) to determine whether or not to make a normal hit. Is released so that it can enter the ball. On the other hand, the third start winning opening 15 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter the ball by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 16. The opening / closing blade 16 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the opening / closing blade 16 is operated by the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. Further, in the back of the third start winning opening 15, specific detection means (third start sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed. In this embodiment, the third start sensor SE3 is connected to the third start winning opening 15, and is disposed on a passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back of the game board YB. . The game ball that has entered the third start winning opening 15 is guided by the passage so as to be detected by the third start sensor SE3.

  The big winning opening 17 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition of the winning ball is established. The big prize opening 17 is opened so that the game ball can be entered by opening the big prize opening door 18 by winning the big hit lottery. On the other hand, the special winning opening 17 is closed so that it is impossible to enter the game ball when the special winning opening door 18 is closed. The special prize opening door 18 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the big prize door 18 is operated by the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a sensor (count sensor CS shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 17. In this embodiment, the count sensor CS is connected to the special winning opening 17 and is disposed on a passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back of the game board YB. Then, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 17 is guided by the passage so as to be detected by the count sensor CS.

  An operation gate 19 is provided in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The operating gate 19 is opened with a gate port 20 that is open so that a game ball can be always entered. A sensor (gate sensor GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 20 is disposed. The gate port 20 of the operation gate 19 is a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is established. In the normal symbol variation game, the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is notified by deriving the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the first start winning opening 14a is located in a region on the left side of the center line L1 that bisects the game region YBa in the left-right direction. On the other hand, the second start winning opening 14b is located in a region on the right side of the center line L1 so as to be symmetrical with the first start winning opening 14a across the center line L1. In the following description, an area indicated as “a right area of the game area YBa” is an area on the right side of the center line L1 when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, an area indicated as “a left area of the game area YBa” is an area on the left side of the center line L1 when the game board YB is viewed from the front.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the third start winning opening 15, the big winning opening 17, and the operation gate 19 are located in the right area of the game area YBa. More specifically, the third start winning opening 15 is located above the operation gate 19, and the big winning opening 17 is located above the third starting winning opening 15.

  In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed in the left region by a game component such as a game nail (not shown) so that the game ball that has passed through the back-reverse prevention valve R4 is guided to flow down the left region. Has been. A part of the game balls guided down through the flow path formed in the left region can enter the first start winning opening 14a or the second starting winning opening 14b. Note that game balls that have not entered the first start winning opening 14a or the second start winning opening 14b are guided to flow down the flow path and enter the out opening 24 positioned at the lowermost position of the game area YBa.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the right area, the flow path of the game ball is provided by a game component such as a game nail (not shown) so that the game ball that has passed through the reverse prevention valve R4 is guided down the right area. Is formed. A part of the game balls guided down through the flow path formed in the right region can enter the third start winning opening 15, the large winning opening 17, or the operation gate 19. The game balls that have not entered the third start winning opening 15, the big winning opening 17, or the operation gate 19 are guided down through the flow path and enter the out opening 24.

  In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing strength of the launching handle HD to divide the game balls into the left region and the right region, and the first start winning opening 14a and the second start winning prize. It becomes possible to enter the game ball into the mouth 14b, the third start winning opening 15, the big winning opening 17, or the operation gate 19. Specifically, when the game ball is fired with the launch intensity adjusted to be high (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region, and the third start prize opening 15, There is a possibility of entering the mouth 17 or the operation gate 19. It should be noted that the right strike is performed by adjusting the firing strength to a maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength because it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called “left-handed”), the game ball is easily guided down to the left region, and the first start winning opening 14a or the second start winning opening There is a possibility of entering 14b. In addition, the left strike does not require the game ball to be fired as vigorously as the right strike, and is adjusted to such an intensity that the fired game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, the game ball channel is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the start winning ports 14a and 14b when the player makes a right turn.

  In the game area YBa, a first hold display device 21, a second hold display device 22, and a normal symbol display device 23 are disposed. These display devices are located in a portion of the game board YB that can be viewed by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front.

  The first hold display device 21 indicates that the execution of the first special symbol variation game is suspended, more specifically, the number of first special symbol variation games that are suspended (first special symbol variation number (first Hold information)) is displayed. The second hold display device 22 indicates that the execution of the second special symbol variation game is suspended, specifically, the number of second special symbol variation games that are suspended (second special symbol variation number (second Hold information)) is displayed. In the normal symbol display device 23, a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol is performed, and a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is derived in the normal symbol variation game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function of providing a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is set to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit lottery is won. During the probable change state, the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the non-probable change state where the lottery probability of the big win lottery is low.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a ball entry rate improving function. After the jackpot game is finished, the rate of improvement in the rate of entry is the rate of entry per unit time to a specific winning opening (in this embodiment, the third starting winning opening 15) than in the non-entry rate improving state. This is a function to give a state of improving the entrance rate to be improved.

  The method for improving the rate of entering a specific winning opening may be, for example, a method of shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game as compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, a method may be used in which the winning probability of the normal winning lottery is higher than the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, when winning the normal winning lottery, a method may be used in which the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 based on one win for the normal winning lottery is made longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. Also, the variation time of the special symbol variation game (in this embodiment, the second special symbol variation game), especially the variation time of the special symbol variation game from which the outlier symbol is derived, is shortened compared to the non-entrance rate improvement state. It is also possible to use a method. Moreover, you may combine these methods arbitrarily.

  In this embodiment, the special rate variation game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times (in this example, 100 times) until the next big win lottery is won or the given rate improvement state is given in this embodiment. Or until winning the big hit lottery before reaching the specified upper limit. Incidentally, the “specified upper limit number” referred to here is the total number of times of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game.

  Further, in this embodiment, the third start winning opening 15 and the operation gate 19 are arranged so as to be located in the same region (right region), and the third start is in the improved entrance rate state. Since the rate of entry of game balls into the winning opening 15 is in an improved state, the starting condition of the second special symbol variation game is obtained when the game balls are launched aiming at the third starting winning opening 15. Cheap. For this reason, right-handed is recommended during the entrance rate improvement state. On the other hand, since the game ball is less likely to enter the third start winning opening 15 in the non-entry rate improving state than in the improved entering rate state, the first start winning opening 14a or It is easier to obtain the starting condition for the special symbol variation game if the game ball is launched aiming at the second starting winning opening 14b. For this reason, left-handed is recommended during the non-entrance rate improvement state.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game and the game ends. In the big hit game, the round game in which the big winning opening 17 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment). During a single round game, the grand prize winning hole 17 has a first end condition in which a specified number (9 balls in this embodiment) of game balls enter or a specified time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. 2 Open until one of the end conditions is satisfied. When all the round games are finished, the big hit game is finished.

Next, the type of jackpot will be described.
In this embodiment, a plurality of jackpots are set. As an example, “first probability variation big hit”, “second probability variation big hit”, and “non-probable variation big hit” are set. When the first probability variation big hit or the second probability variation big hit is determined, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit lottery is won, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery. In addition, when the first probability variation jackpot is determined, regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is performed, a state of improving the entrance rate is given until the next jackpot lottery is won. On the other hand, when the second probable big hit is decided, regardless of the game state when the big hit lottery is performed, after the big hit game is finished, the maximum number of special symbol variation games will be executed until the maximum number A rate improvement state is given.

  In addition, if a non-probable big hit is decided, regardless of the game state when the big win lottery is performed, after the big hit game is finished, a non-probable change state is given and a special symbol variation game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed. Up to the upper limit, the entry rate improvement state is given. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is given when the advantage of the privilege given when it is a big hit via the first special symbol variation game, and when it is a big hit via the second special symbol variation game. The benefits of benefits are different. Specifically, in the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the ratio of the probability variation state is not changed, but than the case where a big hit is made through the first special symbol variation game, In the case where a big hit is made via the second special symbol variation game, the ratio of the “first certainty big hit” determined as the type of big hit is increased.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, various boards including a main board 30 and a sub board 31 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. Various display devices 11, 12, 21, 22, 23, various sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, CS, GS, and various actuators AC1, AC2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing relating to the game.
Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the big hit lottery and a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit lottery. The big hit judgment value includes a big hit judgment value for the non-probable change state used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state and a big hit judgment value for the probable change state used in the big hit lottery in the probabilistic change state.

The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a special symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a big hit random number used for the big hit lottery or a normal hit random number used for the normal big lottery.

The main control CPU 30a of the main board 30 performs input processing based on game ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, CS, and GS.
The main control CPU 30a performs a process of storing a special symbol variation game hold and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a big hit lottery in the input process when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 to SE3 are input. The main control CPU 30a performs a process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in an input process when a detection signal from the count sensor CS is input during the big hit game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a obtains various random numbers used for the process of storing the holding of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol or the normal winning lottery in the input processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. Perform the process.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs variation start processing for starting the special symbol variation game when the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. The execution condition of the special symbol variation game is established by not being in the big hit game and the absence of the special symbol variation game being executed.

  In the change start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether to start the first special symbol change game or the second special symbol change game based on the hold information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Various processes for starting the determined special symbol variation game are performed. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can specify a number of 1 or more as the number of the first special symbol variation game being held from the first hold information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and hold from the second hold information. When a number greater than or equal to 1 can be specified as the number of the second special symbol variation game, the process for starting the second special symbol variation game is preferentially performed. That is, the main control CPU 30a can specify 0 (zero) as the number of the second special symbol variation game being held from the second hold information, and the number of the first special symbol variation game being held from the first hold information. When a number of 1 or more can be specified, a process for starting the first special symbol variation game is performed.

  The main control CPU 30a, as a process for starting the special symbol variation game, performs a big hit lottery based on the values of the various random numbers acquired in the above-described input processing, and derives the special symbol variation game based on the lottery result. The variation pattern that can specify the type of the special symbol to be activated and the variation time of the special symbol variation game is determined. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as the special symbol and also determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect. Note that the type of jackpot is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, and the type of jackpot is determined by determining the type of jackpot symbol (in this embodiment, the first probability variable jackpot, the second probability variable jackpot, the non-probable variation jackpot). Is determined. In this embodiment, as the jackpot symbol derived in the second special symbol variation game is increased in the distribution of the jackpot symbol corresponding to the first certain variation jackpot, the advantage of the second special symbol variation game is as described above. The degree becomes higher. In addition, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the special symbol and also determines the variation pattern for the off effect.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a performs output processing for outputting various control information capable of specifying the above-described determination items to the sub-board 31, and these control information are sequentially output to the sub-board 31 at a predetermined timing. The The various control information described above includes control information that can specify the type of jackpot and control information that can specify the variation pattern. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts the special symbol variation game after the variation start process. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special symbol display device 11 when the execution of the first special symbol variation game is determined, and derives the first special symbol when the variation time has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the second special symbol display device 12 when the execution of the second special symbol variation game is determined, and derives the second special symbol when the variation time has elapsed.

Further, the main board 30 performs a game state process relating to the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state.
When the main control CPU 30a wins a jackpot that gives a probability variation state such as a first probability variation jackpot, for example, the main control CPU 30a can assign a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends and can specify a game state stored in the main control RAM 30c. Information (for example, a flag) is information that can specify that the probability variation state is given. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a wins a big hit that gives an increased entrance rate such as a first positive variation jackpot, for example, the main control CPU 30a gives the increased entrance rate after the big hit game ends and specifies the above-described gaming state. The possible information is information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is given. Note that the main control CPU 30a can specify the above-described information that can identify the gaming state and the non-stochastic variation state or the non-entrance rate improvement state when the end condition of the probability change state or the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. Information.

Next, the sub-board 31 will be described.
The sub-board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The effect display device 13 is connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) for updating various software random number values at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles) and storing them in the sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a plurality of sub-control programs for executing processing related to execution of game effects and the like.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores display effect data for display effects. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information transmitted from the main board 30. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so as to cause the effect display device 13 to play the decorative symbol variation game by inputting control information capable of identifying the type of jackpot and control information capable of identifying the variation pattern. To do. In addition, with the start of the decorative symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a also controls the lighting mode of the decorative lamp and the voice output mode of the speaker so that the lighting effect and the sound effect accompanying the game are performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment having the above-described control configuration, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 14a or the second start winning opening 14b, the first special symbol variation game is entered. Whether to be an execution target (holding target) or a second special symbol variation game execution target (holding target) is controlled.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 4, FIG. 5 (a) and FIG.5 (b), the processing content which distributes a special symbol fluctuation game controlably is demonstrated concretely.
In this embodiment, when the detection result of the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main board 30 determines whether to execute the first special symbol variation game or to execute the second special symbol variation game. A timer function for generating a first period and a second period to serve as an index is provided. Separately from this, when the detection result of the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main board 30 is set as the execution target of the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game. A timer function for generating a first period and a second period for use as a determination index is provided.

  The first period is a period in which a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14a or the second start winning opening 14b is determined as an execution target of the first special symbol variation game, and the second period is the first start winning prize. This is a period in which a game ball that has entered the mouth 14a or the second start winning opening 14b is determined as the execution target of the second symbol variation game. The timer function may be a function of counting and counting every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms), or a function of counting using hardware such as a clock circuit.

  The main control CPU 30a switches between the first period and the second period each time the first predetermined time T1 is measured by the timer function with respect to the first start sensor SE1. In this switching, the main control CPU 30a alternately outputs information (for example, a flag) that can specify the first period and information (for example, a flag) that can specify the second period alternately for each first predetermined time T1. Set to the storage area. At this time, the main control CPU 30a also sets information that can specify that the period is related to the first start sensor SE1. By setting information that can specify the period as described above, the first period and the second period are alternately generated at the first predetermined time T1 with respect to the first start sensor SE1. Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the first start sensor SE1 from the first period as the first period counted by the timer function. In the following description, information that can specify the period related to the first start sensor SE1 is referred to as “first period specifying information”.

  Similarly, regarding the second start sensor SE2, the main control CPU 30a switches between the first period and the second period each time the second predetermined time T1 is measured by the timer function. In this switching, the main control CPU 30a alternately outputs information (for example, a flag) that can specify the first period and information (for example, a flag) that can specify the second period alternately every second predetermined time T1. Set to the storage area. At this time, the main control CPU 30a also sets information that can specify that the period is related to the second start sensor SE2. By setting information that can specify the period as described above, the first period and the second period are alternately generated every second predetermined time T1 with respect to the second start sensor SE2. Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the second start sensor SE2 from the second period as the first period counted by the timer function. In the following description, information that can specify the period related to the second start sensor SE2 is referred to as “second period specifying information”.

  Note that the first predetermined time T1 and the second predetermined time T1 are preferably set such that the game balls cannot be entered even if the game balls are intentionally launched aiming at entering during the second period. . This is because if the player intentionally aims at entering the ball during the second period, the player adjusts the firing timing so that the game ball can enter during the second period, and the second This is because only the starting conditions for the special symbol variation game are satisfied. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game handle is fired by continuously operating the firing handle HD, the number of fired balls is adjusted to be about 100 balls per minute. For this reason, the time required to launch one game ball is “approximately 0.6 seconds”. Therefore, the first predetermined time T1 and the second predetermined time T1 are preferably shorter than “0.6 seconds”, for example, “0.5 seconds”.

  In this embodiment, since the first predetermined time T1 and the second predetermined time T1 are the same time, the same period (the first period and the second period) does not overlap in the start sensors SE1 and SE2. In other words, during the period in which the first period is generated for the first start sensor SE1, the second period is generated for the second start sensor SE2. Similarly, during the period in which the second period is generated for the first start sensor SE1, the first period is generated for the second start sensor SE2.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart conceptually showing input processing performed when detection signals from the start sensors SE1 to SE3 are input.
In step S1 of FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a ball has entered the first start winning opening 14a based on detection signals from the start sensors SE1 to SE3. In step S1, when the detection signal of the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 30a determines that the ball has entered the first start winning opening 14a, and proceeds to step S2.

  The main control CPU 30a that has shifted to step S2 determines whether or not the period generated by the timer function is the first period (related to the first start sensor SE1). In step S2, the main control CPU 30a refers to the first period specifying information set in the main control RAM 30c. When the first period is specified from the first period specifying information, the main control CPU 30a sets the execution target of the first special symbol variation game, and proceeds to step S3. As described above, in the process of step S2, it is determined that a game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the first start sensor SE1 to be the execution target of the first special symbol variation game. Is equivalent to On the other hand, when the second period is specified from the first period specifying information, the main control CPU 30a sets the execution target of the second special symbol variation game, and proceeds to step S6. In this way, in the process of step S2, it is determined that the second special symbol variation game is to be executed based on the detection result of the first start sensor SE1 that the game ball has entered the second period. Is equivalent to

  The main control CPU 30a that has proceeded to step S3 specifies the number of first special symbol variation games that are on hold from the first hold information, and the specified number is less than the upper limit number of holds (4 in this embodiment). Determine whether. When determining in step S3 that the main control CPU 30a is not less than the upper limit number of suspensions, the input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a determines in step S3 that the number is less than the upper limit number of suspensions, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S4 and determines the number of first special symbol variation games that are pending (first suspension information). Add one. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has updated the first hold information controls the display content of the first hold display device 21 so as to notify the number of first special symbol variation games that can be specified from the updated first hold information. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the control information instructing the number of first special symbol variation games that can be specified from the updated first hold information in the transmission buffer so as to output to the sub control CPU 31a. The control information is output in the control cycle after the next cycle. Subsequently, in step S5, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers such as a big hit random number and a special symbol random number, sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and ends the input process.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a that has proceeded to step S6 via step S2 specifies the number of second special symbol variation games that are on hold from the second hold information, and the specified number is the upper limit number of hold (this In the embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4). When determining in step S6 that the main control CPU 30a is not less than the upper limit number of suspensions, the input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining in step S6 that the main control CPU 30a is less than the upper limit of the number of suspensions, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S7, and displays the number of second special symbol variation games that are pending (second suspension information). Add one. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has updated the second hold information controls the display content of the second hold display device 22 so as to notify the number of second special symbol variation games that can be specified from the updated second hold information. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets control information instructing the number of second special symbol variation games that can be specified from the updated second hold information to the transmission buffer so as to output to the sub control CPU 31a. The control information is output in the control cycle after the next cycle. Subsequently, in step S8, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers and special symbol random numbers, sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and ends the input process.

  In step S1, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the first start winning opening 14a is not entered based on the detection signals of the start sensors SE1 to SE3, the main control CPU 30a enters the second starting winning opening 14b. It is determined whether or not (step S9). In step S9, when the detection signal of the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 30a determines that the ball has entered the second start winning opening 14b, and proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when the detection signal of the third start sensor SE3 is input, it is determined that the ball has entered the third start winning opening 15, and the process proceeds to step S14.

  The main control CPU 30a that has shifted to step S10 determines whether or not the period generated by the timer function is the first period (related to the second start sensor SE2). When the first period is specified from the second period specifying information, the main control CPU 30a sets the execution target of the first special symbol variation game, and proceeds to step S11. In this way, in the process of step S10, determining that the first special symbol variation game is to be executed is that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the second start sensor SE2. Is equivalent to On the other hand, when the second period is specified from the second period specifying information, the main control CPU 30a sets the execution target of the second special symbol variation game, and proceeds to step S14. As described above, in the process of step S10, determining that the second special symbol variation game is to be executed is that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the second start sensor SE2. Is equivalent to

  After that, the main control CPU 30a that has proceeded to step S11 performs the processes shown in steps S11 to S13 in the same procedure as steps S3 to S5 described above, and performs the process related to the first special symbol variation game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a, which has shifted to step S14 through step S9 or step S10, performs the processing shown in steps S14 to S16 in the same procedure as steps S6 to S8 described above, and becomes the second special symbol variation game. Perform this process. In this embodiment, it is determined in the process of steps S2 and S10 that a ball has entered during the first period, and the game ball that has entered is the target of the first special symbol variation game, while in the processes of steps S2 and S10. The main control CPU 30a that determines that the player has entered the ball in the second period and uses the game ball that has entered the ball as the target of the second special symbol variation game corresponds to the control means.

  The sub-control CPU 31a, which has received the control information (control information designating the number of special symbol variation games) generated in the processes of steps S4, S7, S12, and S15, performs the following control. As shown in FIG. 1, in the display area of the effect display device 13, the number of special symbol variation games on hold corresponding to the display content of the first hold display device 21 and the display content of the second hold display device 22 is displayed. It has the 1st display part H1 and the 2nd display part H2 to be notified. For this reason, when the control information designating the number of first special symbol variation games is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the first display unit H1 so as to notify the number. Further, when the control information designating the number of second special symbol variation games is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the second display unit H2 so as to notify the number. As a result, when the player enters the first start winning opening 14a, whether the ball is the execution target of the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game (whether it has been put on hold) ) Can be recognized. Similarly, when a player enters the second start winning opening 14b, the player has been designated as the execution target of the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game (which is held on hold). Can be recognized. The control information generated in the processes of steps S4, S7, S12, and S15 only needs to be generated so that at least the number of special symbol variation games can be specified. In addition, other information can be specified. It may be generated (for example, information on success / failure, information on fluctuation, etc.).

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the first hold information by subtracting 1 when updating the first special symbol variation game, and the number of first special symbol variation games that can be specified from the updated first hold information. Similarly, a process for outputting the control information to the sub-control CPU 31a is performed. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the second hold information by subtracting 1 when updating the second special symbol variation game, and the number of second special symbol variation games that can be specified from the updated second hold information. Similarly, a process for outputting the control information to the sub-control CPU 31a is performed. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the first display unit H1 or the second display unit H2 based on the control information at the start of the special symbol variation game. As a result of these processes, the display contents of the first display unit H1 and the second display unit H2 change when the game ball enters and when the special symbol variation game starts, and the number of special symbol variation games on hold. Is displayed.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described focusing on events that may occur when entering the first start winning opening 14a or the second starting winning opening 14b.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the timer function mounted on the main board 30 causes the first period of time for the first start sensor SE1. The second period occurs alternately every first predetermined time (every first predetermined time T1 in the figure). Further, since the first start sensor SE1 is timed from the first period as the first period measured by the timer function, the second period is generated after the first period is generated.

  Then, as a result of performing the input process of FIG. 4 by entering the first start winning opening 14a, if it is determined in step S2 that the player has entered the first period, the first special symbol variation game It becomes an execution target and is added to the first hold information. On the other hand, as a result of performing the input process of FIG. 4 by entering the first start winning opening 14a, if it is determined in step S2 that the player has entered the second period, the second special symbol variation game It becomes an execution target and is added to the second hold information.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the first start sensor SE2 is related to the first start sensor SE2 by the timer function mounted on the main board 30. The period and the second period are alternately generated every second predetermined time (every second predetermined time T1 in the figure). Further, since the second start sensor SE2 is timed from the second period as the first period measured by the timer function, the first period is generated after the second period is generated. Yes.

  Then, as a result of performing the input process of FIG. 4 by entering the second start winning opening 14b, if it is determined in step S10 that the player has entered the first period, the first special symbol variation game It becomes an execution target and is added to the first hold information. On the other hand, as a result of performing the input process of FIG. 4 by entering the second start winning opening 14b, if it is determined in step S10 that the player has entered the second period, the second special symbol variation game It becomes an execution target and is added to the second hold information.

  By the way, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 launches a game ball with the firing strength kept constant, the timing at which the launched game ball reaches the game area YBa is at a substantially constant interval. However, the game balls that have reached the game area YBa are changed in the flow speed and flow direction by game components such as nails arranged in the game area YBa, and all the game balls that have been launched are Because it is not always possible to enter the ball, even if it is launched at regular intervals, it randomly enters the starting prize opening. Further, in this embodiment, the first start winning opening 14a and the second start winning opening 14b that are opened so that the game ball can be always entered can be arranged side by side. Will randomly enter the first start winning opening 14a or the second start winning opening 14b.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the first start sensor SE1 and the second start are controlled by the timer function regardless of whether or not the ball has entered the first start winning opening 14a or the second start winning opening 14b. For the sensor SE2, a first period and a second period are generated. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment, game balls randomly enter the first start winning opening 14a or the second start winning opening 14b. Then, in addition to the random entry to the start winning opening 14a, 14b, the entry to the start winning opening 14a, 14b is the execution target of the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game. Whether to be executed is determined at random.

  Therefore, while entering the same entrance, the increasing tendency of the number of holdings of the first special symbol variation game and the increasing tendency of the number of holdings of the second special symbol variation game are unlikely to be the same, and either In some cases, it tends to be biased, and the randomness appears stronger. In other words, in the process of entering the start winning holes 14a and 14b and proceeding with the game, the advantages of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are obtained as in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment. By making it different, the element of luck becomes very strong whether a lottery with high advantage can be obtained. Furthermore, since a plurality of start winning holes are set for alternately switching between the first period and the second period, the randomness appears even more strongly depending on which start winning hole the game ball enters.

  Further, in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-128810) exemplified as a prior art document in the background art column of this specification, a mechanical structure called a sorting device is arranged on a game board, and a single The game balls that enter the entrance are mechanically distributed alternately to distribute the execution target of the first special symbol variation game and the execution target of the second special symbol variation game. With such a gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the advantages of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are different, a lottery with a high advantage can be obtained under certain conditions. That is, the game characteristics are different from the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When a detection result of the first start sensor SE1 is input, a first period for setting the execution target of the first special symbol variation game and a second for setting the execution target of the second special symbol variation game The period is alternately generated every first predetermined time. Similarly, when the detection result of the second start sensor SE2 is input, a first period for setting the first special symbol variation game as a target and a second period for setting the second special symbol variation game as a target for execution. Are alternately generated every second predetermined time. According to this, since the start condition of the first special symbol variation game and the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be satisfied without providing a distribution device, the special symbol variation game can be started. A physical configuration for satisfying the condition can be simplified.

  (2) When the detection result of the first start sensor SE1 is input, the detection signal of the second start sensor SE2 is input while the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game is executed. Is also the target of execution of the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game. Thereby, the special symbol variation game to be executed depends on which start sensor detects the game ball or in which period of the first period or the second period it is determined that the ball has entered. Therefore, the process for obtaining the starting condition of the special symbol variation game is complicated, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) Depending on the timing at which a game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b, the start conditions for any of the special symbol variation games may be unequally established. In such a case, the player desires that the start condition of the special symbol variation game that gives a more advantageous privilege is easily established. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b, it can be noted which special symbol variation game start condition is easily established.

  (4) Different advantages of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, and entering the first start winning opening 14a for each of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game The execution target. Similarly, a ball entering the second start winning opening 14b is set as an execution target of each of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. For this reason, even if it is a normal state in which the state of improving the winning rate is not given, if the game is advanced so as to enter the starting ball 14a, 14b, the advantage of the second special symbol variation game Can benefit from. In addition, the player can receive the above benefits without having to practice a special way to hit in a normal state, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (5) When the first period is generated for the first start sensor SE1, the second period is generated for the second start sensor SE2, while when the second period is generated for the first start sensor SE1, The first period is caused to occur with respect to the second start sensor SE2. In such a case, in the start sensors SE1 and SE2, the same period (the first period and the second period) does not overlap. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b, it is possible to always satisfy the start condition of either one of the special symbol variation games as long as the upper limit number of the hold is not reached. .

  (6) At the third start winning opening 15, the game ball that has entered the third starting winning opening 15 is not an execution target of the first special symbol variation game. it can. In particular, in a state where the rate of entry is improved (right-handed recommended), a lottery with high advantage can be obtained with certainty by allowing a game ball to enter the third start winning opening 15.

  (7) The game ball can enter the first start winning opening 14a, the second starting winning opening 14b, or the third start winning opening 15 depending on the strength of the game ball launched into the game area YBa. Therefore, in a scene where it is desired to obtain the starting condition of the second special symbol variation game, it is only necessary to aim at the third starting winning hole 15 and to fire the game ball. The starting condition of the second special symbol variation game is not difficult to obtain.

  (8) With respect to the start sensors SE1 and SE2, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation are generated regardless of which sensor ball is detected by alternately generating the first period and the second period. Each game start condition is obtained. In other words, a start prize opening is provided for each type of special symbol variation game, a detection means is provided for each start prize opening, and a distribution device for distributing game balls to any start prize opening is not provided. In this embodiment, the starting conditions for both special symbol variation games can be obtained. Further, it is possible to secure a space for the game board because it is not necessary to provide a distribution device.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment described below, the same description and the same control content as those of the embodiment already described are omitted or simplified.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the configuration (arrangement) of the gaming board YB is different from the configuration (arrangement) of the gaming board YB in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, the game board YB of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a second start winning opening 14b immediately below the first starting winning opening 14a. Further, a third start winning port 15 is disposed immediately below the second start winning port 14 b, and a large winning port 17 is disposed immediately below the third start winning port 15. The first start winning port 14a, the second start winning port 14b, the third start winning port 15 and the big winning port 17 are arranged on the center line L1. Note that the third start winning opening 15 in this embodiment is a so-called attacker type, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close door 16a is opened to allow the game ball to enter. It becomes. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is not necessary to match the game balls in order to enter the first start winning opening 14a, the second starting winning opening 14b, or the third starting winning opening 15, and the same or It is only necessary to launch a game ball with substantially the same firing strength.

  Also in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, a ball entering the first start winning opening 14a is set as an execution target of the first special symbol variation game or an execution target of the second special symbol variation game. A first period and a second period for determining whether or not to occur are generated. Similarly, a first period for determining whether a ball entering the second start winning opening 14b is an execution target of the first special symbol variation game or an execution target of the second special symbol variation game. And the second period occur.

  Then, whether the first special symbol variation game is to be executed or whether the second special symbol variation game is to be executed is determined based on the input process of FIG. 4 as in the first embodiment. . Thereby, also in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when entering the start winning opening 14a, 14b, an event similar to that of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment may occur.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (5) and (8) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(9) Since there is a possibility that a game ball may enter any of the first start winning opening 14a, the second starting winning opening 14b, and the third starting winning opening 15, a game is entered in any starting winning opening. You can make a note about whether a ball enters.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b).
The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment determines whether or not a ball entering the start winning openings 14a and 14b is an execution target of the first special symbol variation game or a second special symbol variation game. The method is different from the determination method of the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Specifically, in the third embodiment, in addition to the input process of FIG. 4, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the ratio of the first period and the second period is changed to execute the first special symbol variation game. It is determined whether it is a target or a second special symbol variation game.

  In the third embodiment, the main control CPU 30a relates to both the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2 as long as the gaming state is the normal state (not the probability variation state and the entry rate improvement state). The first period and the second period are switched in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the main control CPU 30a causes only the second period for both the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2 if the gaming state is an improved entrance rate. According to this, during the entrance rate improvement state, the first period is not generated for both the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2, and the second period is specified in the storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Possible information (eg flags) is continuously set. When the predetermined condition is not satisfied (in this embodiment, when returning to the normal state), the main control CPU 30a first and second start sensors SE1 and SE2 as in the first and second embodiments. In both cases, the first period and the second period are alternately generated. Then, as in the first and second embodiments, the main control CPU 30a sets the execution target of the first special symbol variation game or the execution target of the second special symbol variation game in the input process of FIG. Judge whether to do.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described focusing on events that may occur when entering the start winning opening 14a, 14b. Since the events that can occur in the normal state are the same as those in the first and second embodiments, the redundant description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the entrance rate is improved, only the second period is generated with respect to the first start sensor SE1. Then, as a result of performing the input process of FIG. 4 by entering the first start winning opening 14a, if it is in the state of increasing the entrance rate, it is determined in step S2 that the player has entered the second period. As a result, the second special symbol variation game is executed and added to the second hold information.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the entrance rate is improved, the second start sensor SE2 is added to the first start sensor SE1. Also, only the second period occurs. Then, as a result of performing the input process of FIG. 4 by entering the second start winning opening 14b, if it is in the state of improving the entrance rate, it is determined in step S10 that the player has entered the second period. As a result, the second special symbol variation game is executed and added to the second hold information.

Therefore, if the technical matters of this embodiment are adopted in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment.
(10) In the board configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, it is better to make a right-hand hit so that the game ball enters the third start winning opening 15 if the entrance rate is improved. However, even if the player forgets to make a right turn, or even if the player makes a right turn but a game ball flows into the left area, if the player enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b, It can be an execution target of the second special symbol variation game. For this reason, like the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the advantage of the second special symbol variation game is increased, the benefit can be surely received.

  If the technical matters of this embodiment are adopted in the second embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (5) and (8) of the first embodiment and the effect (9) of the second embodiment. The following effects can be obtained.

  (11) The board configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment does not change the way to hit the first start winning opening 14a, the second starting winning opening 14b, or the third starting winning opening 15. It is a configuration. For this reason, when the controls of the first and second embodiments are performed, there is a case where the entrance into the start winning opening 14a, 14b can be the execution target of the first special symbol variation game during the entrance rate improvement state. . However, by performing the control of this embodiment, during the pitching rate improvement state, even if the ball enters any of the first start winning port 14a, the second starting winning port 14b, or the third starting winning port 15, The entry can be an execution target of the second special symbol variation game. For this reason, like the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the advantage of the second special symbol variation game is increased, the benefit can be surely received.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
As for the start winning ports 14a and 14b in the first embodiment, as shown in the third embodiment, the start winning ports 14a and 14b may be arranged in the vertical direction.

  In the first embodiment, the first start winning opening 14a and the second starting winning opening 14b are arranged in the left area and the right area with the center line L1 interposed therebetween. 14a and 14b may be arranged in the same region.

  In the embodiment, the timer function for generating the first period and the second period is provided for each of the start sensors SE1, SE2. Instead, a single timer for generating the first period and the second period is used, and information such as a flag for specifying the target start sensor is switched, so that the first period is set for each start sensor SE1, SE2. The second period may be generated. Specifically, in each embodiment, since the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time are the same time, information that specifies the first period of the first start sensor SE1 when the predetermined time T1 has elapsed. On the other hand, information for specifying the second period of the second start sensor SE2 may be set. Thereafter, when the predetermined time T1 has newly passed, information for specifying the second period of the first start sensor SE1 may be set while information for specifying the first period of the second start sensor SE2 may be set. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to produce | generate a 1st period and a 2nd period for every starting sensor, without providing a timer function for every starting sensor, respectively.

  In place of the notification on the first display unit H1 and the second display unit H2, or in addition to the notification on the first display unit H1 and the second display unit H2, the first and second special symbol variation games are currently Which game is being played may be reported by other methods. For example, you may make it alert | report with a voice etc. "The 2nd special symbol variation game is being played now."

  In the embodiment, the first start winning port 14a or the second start winning port 14b cannot be assigned, but the first start winning port 14a, the second start winning port 14b, and the third start winning port 15 Of these, game components such as nails may be arranged on the game board YB so that game balls can be struck at each start winning opening.

  In the embodiment, in both the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2, the detected game ball is more in the second special symbol in the improved entrance rate than in the improved non-entry rate state. It became easy to become the execution object of the variable game. As an example of this change, in only one of the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2, the detected game ball is more in the entering rate improvement state than in the non-entry rate improving state. You may make it easy to become the execution object of a 2nd special symbol fluctuation game.

  -The predetermined condition for facilitating the execution of the special symbol variation game (in the embodiment, the second special symbol variation game) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player is limited to the state where the entrance rate improvement state is granted. Absent. For example, a probability variation state may be given. Further, for example, entering a specific production mode may be the establishment of a predetermined condition. It should be noted that the entry condition to the effect mode may be triggered by a change in the game state (probability change state or the entrance rate improvement state), or may not be triggered by a change in the game state. In the case of not being triggered by a change in the gaming state, for example, a specific change is made (or a specific change pattern is selected), and the elapsed time from a predetermined starting point satisfies the condition, Etc. The predetermined starting point includes, for example, power-on, end of jackpot game, or date of introduction to the game hall when the RTC function is installed. The elapsed period includes the number of games, time, time, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the special symbol variation game (in the embodiment, the second special symbol variation game) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player by adjusting the length of the first period and the second period is executed. You may make it easy to make it. In addition, it is preferable that the first period and the second period have a time relationship such that they can come alternately without overlapping each other. For example, as shown in pattern A1 in FIG. 8, the first period (corresponding to the ON period in the item “first period” in the figure) is changed to the second period (in the figure, the “second period” item). It may be made easier to be determined as an execution target of the second special symbol variation game. Further, as shown in pattern A2, the second period (corresponding to the ON period in the item “second period” in the figure) is changed to the first period (corresponding to the ON period in the item “first period” in the figure). By making it longer, it may be easier to determine the execution target of the second special symbol variation game. Further, even if it is determined that the ball has entered in the first period in steps S2 and S10 shown in FIG. 4, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, It may be the execution target of the second special symbol variation game, not the execution subject of the first special symbol variation game. Further, in the third embodiment, after performing the process of step S1 in FIG. 4 and before performing the process of step S2, a predetermined condition (in the embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given) is set. You may make it judge whether it is materialized. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2. Similarly, after performing the process of step S9 in FIG. 4, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied before performing the process of step S10. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S10.

  -Moreover, in 3rd Embodiment, when the determination result of step S2 of FIG. 4 is affirmative, you may make it judge whether predetermined conditions are satisfied before performing the process of step S3. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3. Similarly, in the third embodiment, if the determination result of step S10 in FIG. 4 is affirmative, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied before performing the process of step S11. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S11. Further, the number of times that the first period is generated per predetermined unit time may be reduced. Moreover, you may make it reduce the period when a 1st period arises per predetermined unit time.

  The main control CPU 30a is configured to measure the first start sensor SE1 from the first period as the first period measured by the timer function, but may be configured to measure from the second period as the first period. Good. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a counts the second start sensor SE2 from the second period as the first period measured by the timer function. However, the main control CPU 30a counts from the first period as the first period. May be.

  In addition, a plurality of patterns as described in FIG. 8 may be set, and the first period and the second period may be alternately generated according to any randomly selected pattern. In addition, after the control using the pattern A1 is completed, the occurrence timing of the first period and the second period is performed by sequentially performing the control based on the set pattern such as the control using the pattern A2. May be difficult to identify.

  ・ When a big hit is made through the first special symbol variation game, the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit can be determined as “probability variation big hit”, while the second special symbol variation game is made. When a big hit is made, only the first positive probability big hit may be determined as the “probable big hit”.

  ・ Advantages of benefits granted when winning big wins through the first special symbol variation game and benefits of benefits awarded when winning big wins via the second special symbol variation game The difference may be a difference in the number of prize balls that a player can acquire. For example, the number of payout balls for the detection by one count sensor CS is made the same in the first and second special symbol variation games, and the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is made different, so that the prize balls A difference may be provided in the number.

  ・ Advantages of benefits granted when winning big wins through the first special symbol variation game and benefits of benefits awarded when winning big wins via the second special symbol variation game The difference may be a difference in the number of executions of the special symbol variation game that is performed until the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied.

  ・ Advantages of benefits granted when winning big wins through the first special symbol variation game and benefits of benefits awarded when winning big wins via the second special symbol variation game The difference may be a difference in the number of executions of the special symbol variation game that is performed until the completion condition for the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. Further, it may be a difference between whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game.

  -In the first and second special symbol variation games, even if there is no difference in the advantage of the privilege given when winning the big hit lottery, there should be some difference in the first and second special symbol variation games . For example, in the decorative symbol variation game related to the first special symbol variation game, the decorative symbol varies in the vertical direction, while in the ornament symbol variation game related to the second special symbol variation game, the decorative symbol varies in the horizontal direction. For example, the execution mode of the special symbol variation game may be varied.

-Even before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the lengths of the first period and the second period may be different from each other.
Since the start conditions for the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be established as long as there is only the first start winning port 14a and the second start winning port 14b, a third start winning port 15 is provided. It does not have to be. In such a case, if the proportion of the second period in the state where the entrance rate is improved is larger than the proportion of the first period, even if the game ball is fired in the same manner as in the normal state, When the game ball enters 14b, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be easily established.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the first start winning port 14a, the second start winning port 14b, and the third start winning port 15, or the first start winning port 14a, the second start winning port 14b, and the third start winning port. Instead of the opening 15, a stage ST may be provided below the center accessory SY, and a start winning opening 14c may be provided on the stage. In the start sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14c, the first period and the second period may be alternately generated.

  -The technology of the embodiment may be adopted for a pachinko gaming machine that allows an overlap of execution periods of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. Further, the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game may be executed in the order detected by the start sensors SE1 to SE3. Further, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be executed alternately.

  -The technology of the embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine to which a probable change state is given until the specified upper limit number of special symbol variation games are executed after the end of the big hit game. In addition, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends, but if the winning lottery for whether to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state is won, the probability variation state is terminated and the pachinko to which the non-probability variation state is given. It may be embodied in a gaming machine.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) In a gaming machine capable of executing the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, a first start port into which a game ball can enter and a second start in which the game ball can enter A first detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening, and a second detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the second start opening, wherein the first detection The game ball detected by the means may be a target for executing the first special symbol variation game, and may be a target for executing the second special symbol variation game. A gaming machine in which a game ball detected by the detection means is a target for executing the first special symbol variation game and a target for executing the second special symbol variation game.

  (B) In a gaming machine capable of executing the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, a first start port into which a game ball can enter and a second start in which a game ball can enter A first detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first start opening, a second detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second start opening, and a first predetermined time When a game ball is detected in the first period of the first detection means, the game ball is targeted for the first special symbol variation game, while the second of the first detection means. When a game ball is detected during the period, the game ball is set as a target for the second special symbol variation game, and among the detection periods that occur every second predetermined time, in the first period of the second detection means When a game ball is detected, the game ball is used for the first special symbol variation game. While the elephant, if a game ball in the second period of the second detection means is detected, a game machine having a processing unit for the game ball subject to the second special symbol variation games,. In this case, the main control CPU 30a functions as a processing unit.

  (C) In a gaming machine capable of executing the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, a first start port into which a game ball can enter and a second start in which the game ball can enter A first detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening, a second detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start opening, and a detection by the first detection means. The played game ball is stored as first hold information indicating that execution of the first special symbol variation game is suspended, or as second hold information indicating that execution of the second special symbol variation game is suspended. And storage means for storing the game ball detected by the second detection means as the first hold information or the second hold information, wherein the storage means is detected by the first detection means. Based on the result, it was determined that the game ball entered the first period In the case where the game ball entered is stored as the first hold information, while it is determined that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the first detection means. The game ball that has entered the ball is stored as the second hold information, and if it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the second detection means, If the game ball is stored as the first hold information, and it is determined that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the second detection means, The first hold period is stored as the second hold information, and the first period and the second period related to the first detection unit are alternately generated every first predetermined time, and the second period is related to the second detection unit. A gaming machine in which one period and the second period are alternately generated every second predetermined time. In this case, the main control CPU 30a that stores the game ball as the first hold information or the second hold information functions as a storage unit.

(D) The first predetermined time and the second predetermined time may be set to the same time or different times.
(E) If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control means may enter the game even if it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the first detection means. A game ball that has been balled is not subject to the first special symbol variation game, but is subject to the second special symbol variation game, and the game ball enters the first period based on the detection result of the second detection means. Even if it is determined that the game is in progress, the game ball that has entered may not be the target of the first special symbol variation game, but may be the target of the second special symbol variation game.

  (F) When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control means sets all of the game balls that have entered the first start port as targets of the second special symbol variation game, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, 2. All the game balls that have entered the starting opening may be the targets of the second special symbol variation game.

  (G) When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first period has occurred, the control means uses the game ball that has entered the first start port of the second special symbol variation game. If the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first period has occurred, the game ball that has entered the second start port may be the target of the second special symbol variation game. .

  (H) The execution mode of the first special symbol variation game may be different from the execution mode of the second special symbol variation game.

  HD ... launch handle (launch device), SE1 ... first start sensor (first detection means), SE2 ... second start sensor (second detection means), SE3 ... third start sensor (specific detection means), YB ... game Board, YBa ... gaming area, 10 ... pachinko machine, 14a ... first start winning port (first starting port), 14b ... second starting winning port (second starting port), 15 ... third start winning port (specific) Start port), 16 ... opening / closing blades (opening / closing means), 30 ... main board, 30a ... main control CPU (control means), 31 ... sub-board, 31a ... sub-control CPU.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine capable of executing the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game,
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
First detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port;
Second detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port;
Control means for executing the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game,
The control means includes
If it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the first detection means, the entered game ball is the target of the first special symbol variation game, If it is determined that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the first detection means, the game ball that has entered is targeted for the second special symbol variation game,
When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the second detection means, the entered game ball is the target of the first special symbol variation game, If it is determined that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the second detection means, the game ball that has entered is subject to the second special symbol variation game,
The first period and the second period related to the first detection means are alternately generated every first predetermined time,
The first period and the second period according to the second detection means are alternately generated every second predetermined time ,
If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control means determines whether the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the first detection means. A ball is not targeted for the first special symbol variation game, but is a target for the second special symbol variation game, and a game ball enters the first period based on the detection result of the second detection means. Even when it is determined that the game machine is a game machine that does not target the game ball that has entered the ball as a target of the second special symbol variation game . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is established by shifting to a specific performance mode .