JP6345639B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game ball is played by a game ball flowing down in a game area defined on the front side of a game board.

  Pachinko machines, which are typical gaming machines, have a starting prize opening (starting prize means) that allows the pachinko balls to win on the game board in which a gaming area where pachinko balls (game balls) can flow down is defined, and directing patterns A display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a variation of the so-called decorative drawing is provided, and triggered by the pachinko ball flowing down the game area winning the starting prize opening The symbol variation effect on the display device is started (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a pachinko machine, by winning the hit determination performed with the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined hit display (for example, a triple assortment of the same symbols) is displayed on the display device, As a result, a winning game advantageous to the player is given. In such a winning game, the opening / closing member of the special prize device that closes the special prize opening so as to be openable / closable is opened / closed in an appropriate opening pattern to give the player a chance to win a pachinko ball in the special prize opening. You can get a prize ball.

JP 2002-248222 A

  The conventional gaming machine has a uniform configuration in which whether or not the big hit game is given is determined only by the result of the hit determination in response to the winning at the start winning opening. It was difficult to differentiate and the game was not very interesting.

  In view of the above-described problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and provides a gaming machine that can be improved by new gaming characteristics. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A game board (20) in which a game area (25) in which a game ball can flow down is defined, and a special prize in which a game ball provided in the game board (20) and flowing down the game area (25) can win A special winning portion (40) whose mouth (40a) can be opened by a special opening / closing means (40b), and a hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not the first hit game is caused when the hit judging condition is established. When the hit determination means (60a) determines that the first winning game is to be generated, the special opening / closing means (40b) is opened to win the game ball to the special winning opening (40a). In a gaming machine configured to allow
A game entrance area (26b) that is disposed on the game board (20), faces the game area (25), and allows game balls to enter from the game area (25) through the entrance (26a). Game parts (26) made,
There is a first start winning opening (30a) provided inside the gaming component (26) and capable of winning a game ball that has entered the winning area (25), and the first starting winning opening (30a) A first start winning section (30) in which the winning determination condition is established by winning a prize;
A game ball that is provided in the entrance area (26b) from the entrance (26a) to the first start winning opening (30a) in the game component (26) and moves in the entrance area (26b) A game is provided from the second route to the first route, the first route reaching the first start winning port (30a) and the second route not reaching the first start winning port (30a). Ball distribution means (28) configured to make it difficult for the ball to be guided;
A start opening / closing means (31b) capable of opening / closing a second start winning opening (31a) in which a game ball flowing down the game area (25) can win a prize, and opening the start opening / closing means (31b); A second start winning portion (31) in which a winning of a game ball is allowed to the second start winning opening (31a) and the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning the second start winning opening (31a) ;
In the game board (20), provided on the upstream side of the special winning opening (40a), a plurality of game balls can be retained, and the special opening / closing means (40b) is opened in accordance with the first winning game. A ball retaining means (38) configured to allow a game ball staying in the game to be awarded to the special winning opening (40a) ,
When the hit determination means (60a) determines that the first hit game is to occur , the special opening / closing means (40b) is first moved from the closed position to the open position in the first hit game. Set a specific effective period from the open position to the closed position, and longer than the specific effective period, the game ball enters the specific area (43) provided in the special winning portion (40) the set a specific effective time to enable, in the specific effective time, before Kitoku condition that the game ball has entered the special constant region (43), a special closing means of the special pay portion (40) ( 40b) is configured to perform a second winning game that allows a game ball to be awarded to the special winning opening (40a) by opening and closing in an opening / closing manner different from the opening / closing manner in the first winning game,
The specific effective time starts to be measured simultaneously with the start of the specific effective period, and the game ball that has won the special winning opening (40a) just before the end of the specific effective period enters the specific area (43). Before the ball is set to a length that does not elapse the specific effective time,
It is configured to be able to give a winning rate improvement state in which a probability that a game ball wins at the second start winning opening (31a) after the second winning game is higher than a normal gaming state,
A probability that the hit determination means (60a) determines that the first hit game is caused when the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning the first start winning opening (30a), and the second start winning opening (31a) is set to have a different probability that the winning determination means (60a) determines that the first winning game is to be generated when the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning a prize .
The period during which the winning rate improvement state is given is from the case where the second winning game is triggered by the winning to the second starting winning opening (31a) to the first starting winning opening (30a). When the second winning game is triggered by winning a prize, it is set to be longer,
The ball distributing means (28) is configured to receive a game ball from the upper side, and is configured by arranging a plurality of crunes (29) in which the received game ball can be swung apart from each other in the vertical direction. Are formed with a first passing port (29b) for passing the received game ball to the lower cruel (29) and a second passing port (29c) for passing the received game ball to the discharge path. The game ball that has passed through the first passage opening (29b) of the lowermost cron (29) is configured to be able to win the first start winning opening (30a),
Each member constituting the ball distributing means (28) is configured to be transparent, and an image display surface (17a) of a display device (17) for displaying various display effects behind the ball distributing means (28). The gist is that it is configured to face the front side .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in order to be given the second winning game, not only the result of the hit determination triggered by the winning at the start winning opening but also the entry into the specific area is necessary. With this new gameability, it is possible to differentiate from other game machines and improve the interest of the game. In addition, a first start winning opening for establishing a hit determination condition on which a second winning game is given is provided inside the game component, and a ball that makes it difficult to win the first starting winning opening. Since the distribution means is provided in the game parts, it is possible to increase interest in the movement of the game balls that have entered the game part entry area and improve the interest of the game. Further, when the second winning game is awarded through the first winning game, a winning rate improvement state is given in which the probability that the game ball will win the second starting winning opening is higher than the normal gaming state. Since there is a possibility that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, while it is difficult to win a game ball at the first start winning opening, which is a condition for giving the first winning game, the second winning game is given when the first winning game is given. Since it is easy to be played, it is possible to play a game in the hope that a second winning game will be awarded following the first winning game.
In addition, when a second winning game is awarded subsequent to the first winning game given when the first starting prize opening is awarded, the first winning prize is given as a chance when the first winning game is given. The possibility that a winning game will be awarded increases, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the second winning game is not given even though the game ball has won the special winning opening during the specific effective period.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, interest can be improved by new game playability.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special opening / closing member operation | movement process of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table referred when determining a special figure fluctuation | variation pattern with the winning to a start winning opening, and (a) is a 1st start winning opening in a normal state and a variable state. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table referred when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern with the winning as an opportunity is shown, and (b) determines the special figure fluctuation pattern with the winning in the second start winning opening in the normal state. The normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table to be referred to at the time is shown, and (c) is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table to be referred to when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern with the winning of the second start winning opening in the variable state. The fluctuation pattern table is shown.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described later on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. In addition, the front side of the middle frame 12 is configured to cover the window portion 13a opening front and rear with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 and a transparent protective plate 13b formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. It is configured as follows. The upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window portion 13 a and can output sound and sound effects to the upper position of the front frame 13. A speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, various displays performed on the display device 17 to be described later by turning on / flashing a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19. It is configured so that an effect by light and an effect by sound can be performed in accordance with the effect (design variation effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as rendering means, like the display device 17.

  An operation handle 16 is provided at the lower right position of the front frame 13 as a change operation means for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force (ball hitting force) of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is changed in accordance with the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the turning amount of the operation lever 16a. Thus, the so-called “left-handed” (first launch state) in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow down area 25 a (described later) formed in the game board 20 and the second ball formed in the game board 20. The so-called “right strike (rubber strike)” (second launch state with a stronger launch force than the first launch state) in which the pachinko ball descends in the ball descending region 25b (described later) can be distinguished. Yes.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and a guide that is curved in a substantially circular shape on the front surface of the game board 20. A rail 21 is provided, and a game is played when a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher is launched into a substantially circular game area 25 defined by the guide rail 21. . In addition, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a later-described entry ball). The member 26, the second start winning portion 31, the special winning portion 40, the normal winning portion 37, the gate portion 36, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the game region 25 is punched into the lowermost position. An outlet 22 for discharging pachinko balls is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 of the embodiment has a ball entry member (game component) 26 attached to a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the game area 25 surrounded by the guide rail 21. At the same time, the second start winning portion 31 is attached to the mounting opening that opens below the ball entry member 26. A special winning portion 40 is attached to a mounting opening that opens below the position where the second start winning portion 31 is disposed, and is located on the right side of the position where the ball-entering member 26 is disposed (a second ball falling area 25b described later). The gate portion 36 is attached to the opening that is opened at (3), and the normal winning portion 37 is attached to the opening that is opened on both the left and right sides of the special winning portion 40. The game board 20 includes a plurality of game nails 23 provided in the game area 25 and a plurality of so-called “windmills” that rotate in accordance with the contact of pachinko balls flowing down the game area 25. The rotation guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and when the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 25 come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 24, the flow-down direction is irregularly changed. .

(About the entrance member 26)
As shown in FIG. 2, the ball entry member 26 disposed on the game board 20 is mounted and set on the game board 20 via a main body 27 so that the front portion of the main body 27 faces the game area 25. Composed. The main body 27 is provided with an entrance 26a for allowing the entrance of pachinko balls flowing down the game area 25, and a box in which an entrance area 26b into which the pachinko balls entered from the entrance 26a can flow down is internally defined. It is a member formed in a mold, and the inlet 26a is provided at the central position in the left-right direction of the upper part of the main body. The entrance member 26 of the embodiment is provided with the inlet 26a so as to face the sphere introduction space S defined between the regulation walls 70 and 70 provided apart in the left-right direction. In addition, an inlet portion 71 a that connects the game area 25 and the ball introduction space S is provided above each regulation wall 70, and an outlet that communicates the game area 25 and the ball introduction space S below each regulation wall 70. A portion 71b is provided, and a pachinko ball that has entered the ball introduction space S from the inlet portion 71a can enter the inlet 26a, and a pachinko ball that has not entered the inlet 26a passes from the outlet portion 71b. The game area 25 is discharged. In addition, it is comprised so that a pachinko ball can enter only into the entrance area | region 26b through the entrance 26a, and it is comprised so that a pachinko sphere may not enter the entrance area | region 26b from another part.

  Here, the game area 25 defined on the game board 20 includes a first ball flow area 25a in which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the ball entry member 26, and a right side from the upper side of the ball entry member 26. It is partitioned into a second sphere falling area 25b where pachinko balls flow down. As a result, a game configuration in which the pachinko ball launched into the game area 25 flows down the first ball flow area 25a by turning the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force (left-handed). In addition, the player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow-down region 25b. The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that a pachinko ball can enter the entrance 26a of the entrance member 26 from either the first ball flow down region 25a or the second ball flow down region 25b. However, in the configuration in which the pachinko ball is launched from the upper left to the game area 25 as in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball falling area 25a (when left-handed), the pachinko ball Compared with the case of flowing down the second ball falling area 25b, pachinko balls are more likely to enter the entrance area 26b from the inlet 26a. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball falling area 25b (in the case of right-handed), the gate portion 36 is compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flowing area 25a. It is configured to increase the possibility that hepachinko balls will win.

  Inside the main body 27, there is provided a first start winning portion 30 to be described later having a first start winning opening 30a through which a pachinko ball that has entered the winning area 26b can win. Further, the ball entering area 26b is provided with ball distributing means 28 for distributing pachinko balls moving in the ball entering area 26b into a plurality of paths between the entrance 26a and the first start winning opening 30a. The winning probability of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 30a is set by the distribution by the ball distributing means 28. In addition, the winning probability of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 30a is a ratio that the pachinko ball has won the first starting winning opening 30a when a predetermined number of pachinko balls enter the ball entering area 26b. In the embodiment, it is set to be approximately 5%.

(About ball distribution means 28)
In the embodiment, the ball distributing means 28 is configured by combining a plurality of crunes 29 capable of distributing pachinko balls to a plurality of paths as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the embodiment, three croons 29 are vertically spaced apart so that the pachinko balls that have entered the entrance area 26b from the entrance 26a are received by the uppermost crune 29. Each croon 29 can receive a pachinko ball from the upper side, and passes through a mortar-shaped dish member 29a in which the received pachinko ball can swivel on the upper surface and one first passage port 29b penetrating in the vertical direction and in the vertical direction. A plurality of second passage openings 29c are provided so as to be spaced apart by one or more pachinko balls. The pachinko balls that have passed through the first passage port 29b are configured to be received by the lower cron 29, and the pachinko balls that have passed through the second passage ports 29c are not received by the lower cron 29. It is configured to be discharged to the back side of the machine after passing through the discharge path. Further, the pachinko ball that has passed through the first passage opening 29b of the lowermost cron 29 is configured to be able to win the first start winning opening 30a. In other words, only the pachinko balls that have passed through the first passage openings 29b of all the crunes 29 are configured to win the first start winning opening 30a. In other words, the ball distribution means 28 passes through the first passage port 29b and the first path through which the pachinko balls reach the first start winning port 30a through the first passage ports 29b in all the croons 29. And a second path through which the pachinko ball does not reach the first start winning opening 30a, and the ball distribution means 28 accepts the pachinko ball (the entrance area) received in the uppermost crune 29. The pachinko ball that has entered the ball 26b is configured to be less likely to be guided to the first route from the second route.

  Note that a sphere detection means (not shown) for detecting pachinko balls distributed to the discharge path by the sphere distribution means 28 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring, and the sphere detection means. In response to the detection of the pachinko ball by the above, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60.

  The main body 27 of the ball entry member 26 is provided with a display device 17 (effect means for performing the effect) 17 that can display and display a design symbol (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing). The surface 17a is configured to display various symbol variation effects such as a variable display of a decorative drawing. In the embodiment, the image display surface 17a of the display device 17 is configured to face the front side behind the entrance area 26b. Each member constituting the ball distributing means 28 is configured to be transparent so that a decorative drawing and other effects displayed on the image display surface 17a can be visually recognized from the front side. A detailed description of the symbol variation effect on the display device 17 will be described later.

(About the 1st start winning part 30)
The first start winning portion 30 provided on the ball entering member 26 includes a first start winning opening 30a through which a pachinko ball flowing down the ball entering area 26b can win. The first start winning port 30a of the first start winning unit 30 is a normally open type winning port that always opens upward in the ball entering area 26b, and passes through the first passing port 29b in the lowermost cruel 29. The pachinko ball thus made is configured so as to be able to win the first start winning opening 30a. The first start winning section 30 includes a first start winning detection sensor 34 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 30a. The first start winning detection sensor 34 is wired to a main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 3). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60 in response to the detection of a ball (that is, the winning of a pachinko ball into the first start prize opening 30a).

(About the 2nd starting prize-winning part 31)
The second start winning opening 31a of the second start winning section 31 is configured to be opened and closed by a start opening / closing member (start opening / closing means) 31b, and is used to drive a start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 3) as a driving means. Accordingly, the start opening / closing member 31b is configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning prize port 31a and an open position for opening. That is, the second start winning opening 31a is configured to change the winning probability of the pachinko ball by driving the start winning solenoid 32. It should be noted that the start opening / closing member 31b is displaced from the closed position to the open position to open the second start winning opening 31a, and the start opening / closing member 31b is displaced from the open position to the closed position to close the second start winning opening 31a. As the closing condition to be performed, the continuation time during which the start opening / closing member 31b is displaced to the open position (the opening time of the second start winning opening 31a) may be mentioned, but other conditions may be set.

  The second start winning section 31 includes a second start winning detection sensor 35 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the second start winning opening 31a. The second start winning detection sensor 35 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 3), and the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a pachinko ball (that is, the second start winning prize). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when a pachinko ball is awarded to the mouth 31a.

(About start prize detection sensors 34 and 35)
Various winning information (various random number information to be described later) accompanying the detection of pachinko balls by the first or second starting winning detection sensors 34, 35 (that is, the winning of pachinko balls to the first or second starting winning ports 30a, 31a). ) Is acquired, and based on the acquired winning information, determination per special figure (lottery per special figure, winning determination) described later is performed. Further, based on the result of the determination per special symbol, a symbol variation effect (symbol variation) is executed in the display device 17 and a special symbol variation display (symbol variation) is executed in special symbol display units 50A and 50B described later. It has become so. Then, as a result of the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, a special figure that becomes a predetermined hit display (big hit display or small hit display) is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. Thus, a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern (opening mode) with the occurrence of the winning game. A hit game is performed, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. In addition, in connection with the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the symbol variation effect is performed on the display device 17, and the display is performed according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display of the special figure display units 50A and 50B. The decorative drawing is configured to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the device 17 by a combination of symbols (for example, a set of three same decorative drawings) that becomes a predetermined winning display (big hit display or small hit display).

(About the special prize winning section 40)
The special winning opening 40a of the special winning portion 40 is configured to be opened and closed by a special opening / closing member (special opening / closing means) 40b. The special opening / closing member 40b is linked to a special winning solenoid 41 (see FIG. 3) as driving means, and the special opening / closing member 40b drives the special winning solenoid 41 to drive the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a. It is configured to move between a closed position that prevents the winning and a pachinko ball winning in the special winning opening 40a. The special opening / closing member 40b of the embodiment is configured to slide in the front-rear direction by the special prize solenoid 41, and prevents the pachinko ball from winning the special prize opening 40a at a position protruding from the front surface of the game board 20 (closed position). On the other hand, the pachinko ball is allowed to be awarded to the special prize opening 40a at a position (open position) retracted from the front surface of the game board 20. In the closed position where the special opening / closing member 40b protrudes from the front surface of the game board 20, a plurality of pachinko balls can be retained on the upper edge of the special opening / closing member 40b by a ball retaining means 38 described later.

  The special winning unit 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 42 as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the special winning opening 40a. The special winning detection sensor 42 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 3), and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60 when the special winning detection sensor 42 detects a pachinko ball. In addition, a predetermined number (10 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60. The special winning portion 40 is configured to always close the special winning opening 40a by the special opening / closing member 40b (to be unable to win a prize), and is special in accordance with the occurrence of a winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) to be described later. The winning opening 40a is configured to be opened (a winning state is possible). That is, the special winning unit 40 functions as a winning device that can be opened in the winning game state (special game state). The special opening / closing member 40b wins as a result of a special figure hit determination (hit determination) on the main control board 60 triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the start winning ports 30a, 31a of the start winning portions 30, 31. In the embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure determination on the main control board 60 is a hit, the special opening / closing member 40b is opened. The predetermined condition is set to be satisfied.

  A special area 43 in which a pachinko ball that has won a special prize opening 40 a can enter is provided inside the special winning section 40, and the special winning section 40 detects a pachinko ball that has entered the specific area 43. A specific area entrance detection sensor 44 as a specific area entrance detection means is provided. The specific area entrance detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 3), and the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects pachinko balls (that is, to the specific area 43). The big hit game, which will be described later, is executed under the control of the main control board 60.

  Here, in the embodiment, when a win-win game is awarded in the special figure determination described later, a pachinko ball won in the special winning opening 40a is set in a specific effective period described later. Whether or not to win a big hit game is determined depending on whether or not the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects during (specific effective time) (whether or not a pachinko ball has entered the specific area 43). It is configured as follows. When the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 does not detect a pachinko ball during the specific effective period (that is, when no pachinko ball enters the specific area 43), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Are configured so as not to determine whether or not to grant the jackpot game. That is, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) gives a specific state to determine that a big hit game is given when the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball during a specific effective period in the small hit game. It has a function as a determination means.

(About the gate part 36)
The gate part 36 is provided with a gate sensor 49 that detects that a pachinko ball has passed through the gate part 36 (see FIG. 3). The gate sensor 49 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring, and inputs a sphere detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60, that is, detection of a pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 (gate Various passage detection information (game information such as random numbers) is acquired with the passage of pachinko balls in the unit 36, and the base map determination (lottery per base map) is performed based on the acquired game information. ing. The start winning solenoid 32 provided in the second start winning portion 31 is driven and controlled according to the result of the normal hit determination, so that the start opening / closing member 31b is opened / closed.

(Regarding the regular winning part 37)
The game board 20 is provided with a plurality of normal winning portions 37 having a normal winning opening through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 25 can win. The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 48 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening. The normal winning detection sensor 48 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 3), and the normal winning detection sensor 48 detects the pachinko ball (that is, the pachinko ball to the normal winning opening). In response to (winning), a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control board 60.

(About the ball retention means 38)
The game board 20 is provided with a ball retention means 38 that can retain a plurality of pachinko balls in a state where the special opening / closing member 40b is in a closed position on the upstream side of the special winning opening 40a. As shown in FIG. 2, the ball retaining means 38 of the embodiment is composed of a plurality of ribs 38a facing the upper side of the special opening / closing member 40b in the closed position, and the plurality of ribs 38a are arranged at predetermined intervals in the width direction of the special winning opening 40a. The game board 20 protrudes away from the game board 20. Then, the pachinko balls located between the ribs 38a are retained on the upper surface of the special opening / closing member 40b, and when the special opening / closing member 40b is opened, the pachinko balls are dropped to the special winning opening 40a. It is configured to be able to win a prize. That is, when the special opening / closing member 40b is displaced from the closed position to the open position in the small hit game described later, a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the ball retaining means 38 win the special winning opening 40a, thereby shortening the game. A pachinko ball can enter the specific area 43 during the time. In other words, even for a small hit game in which the time of one opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b is short, the pachinko ball can be surely entered into the specific area 43 during the small hit game. In the ball retention means 38, only a few (4 to 5) pachinko balls flowing down the game area 25 can be retained. Thus, the game is not hindered by the pachinko balls retained by the ball retaining means 38. In FIG. 2, the pachinko sphere retained by the sphere retention means 38 is indicated by a reference symbol P.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, a lower right position outside the game area 25). By visually observing the game information display unit M, the player can appropriately check game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, special game display units 50A and 50B, a general game display unit 55, and a round display unit are provided as game state display units for displaying the game information. 57 etc. are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game information display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The pachinko machine 10 has a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) indicating the result of the special symbol determination (win determination) performed when the first start winning port 30a and the second start winning port 31a are awarded. Special figure display sections (display means) 50A and 50B for displaying the figure) are provided (see FIG. 3). The special figure display units 50A and 50B include a first special figure display unit 50A that starts a variable display triggered by winning (detection by the first start winning detection sensor 34) in the first start winning opening 30a, and a second start. It consists of a second special figure display section 50B that starts variable display triggered by winning in the winning opening 31a (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). In response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30a, the special figure displayed on the display unit of the first special figure display unit 50A is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation display). Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is finally displayed on the display unit. In addition, the special figure displayed on the display part of the second special figure display part 50B is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special figure fluctuation display) in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the second starting prize opening 31a. Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is finally displayed on the display unit.

  Special charts that can be displayed in each special chart display unit 50A, 50B include a plurality of types of special charts as a hit display (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that can recognize the winning winning combination, and an outlier display that can recognize a deviation. One type of special figure as a “offset symbol” is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of the judgment per special figure. As a result of the variable display, the determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each special figure display unit 50A, 50B. Then, a special figure as a big win display or a special figure as a small hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A and 50B, so that a winning game corresponding to the winning display is subsequently given to the player. It has come to be. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2. The big hit game and the small hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later.

(About the general map display 55)
The pachinko machine 10 has a normal symbol for notification indicating a result of a normal symbol determination (lottery per standard symbol) triggered by detection of a pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate part 36). A universal map display unit 55 is provided (see FIG. 3) for displaying the following (hereinafter referred to as a universal map) in an identifiable manner. In the common map display section 55, a fluctuation map display for deriving one common map by changing a plurality of types of common maps triggered by the detection of the pachinko sphere by the gate sensor 49 (passing through the pachinko sphere of the gate unit 36) is provided. To be done. Then, from the final display result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss.

(About the round display part 57)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when winning per special figure is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games (direct hit big hit games or specific big hit games) described later. In this jackpot game, a plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers may be set, and the game information display unit M is provided with a round display unit 57 for informing the determined round number of the jackpot game. ing. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, two types of 15 rounds and 16 rounds are set as the prescribed round numbers set for the big hit game, so that the winning per hit in the special figure judgment is made and the small hit game is not passed. When the big hit game is awarded, and when the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball during the small hit game awarded by winning in the special figure judgment, The number of rounds (15 times or 16 times) is notified by the round display unit 57 according to the type. In addition, when all the prescribed round numbers of the jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 are the same, the round display part 57 can be omitted.

(Display device 17)
The display device 17 disposed on the ball entry member 26 is configured to execute a symbol variation effect that is open to a special diagram variation display executed by the special diagram display units 50A and 50B. The display device 17 is provided with three left and right symbol rows that are variably displayed in the decorative pattern, and are arranged side by side in the left and right side, and the start winning ports 30a and 31a are connected to each other. With the winning of a prize, the decoration of each symbol row starts to fluctuate. In the display device 17 of the embodiment, an effective stop position where one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect is set, and a stop symbol obtained by combining the effective stop positions of each symbol row by the symbol variation effect. The symbol combination of decorations displayed on the active line in a fixed stop state is derived. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the display device 17 of the embodiment.

  In addition, the display device 17 temporarily displays a decorative drawing at the effective stop position of each symbol row before the symbol variation effect ends, and displays the decorative symbol of each symbol row as a fixed stop display. One symbol variation effect is completed. In other words, the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed once from the start of variation of the decoration (special diagram) to the final stop performed when the pachinko ball is won in the start winning opening 30a, 31a. It has become so.

  Here, the “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop positions are changing in a predetermined order in each symbol row. The “determined stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position for a predetermined special figure variation interval time in each symbol row. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position in each symbol row is not continuously stopped for the special drawing variation interval time. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position, and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

  In the first special figure display section 50A and the display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect related to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure and the decoration drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. . In the second special figure display unit 50B and the display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect related to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. . Note that the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display are not performed simultaneously. In addition, the display area of the decoration drawing in each symbol row of the display device 17 is configured to be a larger area than the special drawing display portions 50A and 50B, and the decoration drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. It has become so. For this reason, the player can recognize the winning or losing from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line of the display device 17.

  Here, in the display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic decoration drawings in each symbol row, and the basic decoration drawing is set in each symbol row. The display is changed in order. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. When the decoration of each symbol row that is confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row in the display device 17 is a winning symbol combination, the winning game (big hit game or small bonus game) It is possible to grasp that a winning game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixedly displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. The symbol combination that can recognize this hit becomes a hit display displayed on the display device 17, and a winning game that is advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect on which the corresponding indication is displayed. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position of the display device 17 is of a different type, from the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no winning game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the display device 17.

  In addition, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (left symbol row and right symbol row) among a plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row) Is displayed in a variably displayed (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. A specific example of reach display is a symbol combination (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row and the right symbol row. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of a specific symbol row (the left symbol row and the right symbol row) forming the reach display are set to a temporary stop display state, and the decoration symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows (inside symbol rows). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol sequences are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  As a result of the special figure variation display in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, the display device 17 displays the symbol combination of the decorative drawing corresponding to the special figure displayed. That is, the special figure displayed on the special figure display parts 50A and 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative picture displayed on the display device 17 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation effect ends, the special figure display part 50A, The special figure is confirmed and stopped at 50B, and the decorative figure is confirmed and stopped on each symbol row of the display device 17. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

(About variable state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of providing a privileged game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. Here, as for the bonus game state, the winning rate improvement that increases the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31a as compared to the state where the bonus game state is not given (first game state). State. In other words, the winning rate improvement state is a state in which the ratio determined to be per unit time per unit time is improved in the per unit determination made in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 49. Specifically, in the award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, and (3) the first time per base map 2. Increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 31b that opens the 2 start winning opening 31a can increase the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31a. In the privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used singly or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 31b for opening the second start winning port 31a for one time per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the starting opening / closing member 31b, It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the start opening / closing member 31b is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the privilege gaming state is referred to as a shortened state, and the shortened state in the embodiment is set by combining the above (1) to (3). In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31a is improved.

  In the short state of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 55 after the big hit game is ended is shortened, and the probability per universal figure is low (in the embodiment, 16384/65536). This is a function of changing from high to high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It should be noted that the interval from the time when the normal map is displayed in a fixed stop until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms. In addition, an upper limit number of winnings (one in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second starting winning award 31a per one time is set, and the number of winnings after the start opening / closing member 31b is opened. When the maximum number of winnings is reached, the opening / closing operation of the start opening / closing member 31b is forcibly ended and closed. In addition, the probability per ordinary figure and the upper limit number of winnings are examples, and can be arbitrarily set.

  In the embodiment, the period for which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of the small winning symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) won in the win. . Specifically, when the type of the small hit symbol is the small hit symbol corresponding to the special symbol 1 (the symbol B which will be described later in the embodiment), after the big hit game is finished, the symbol variation effect of 100 times (the first special symbol) Until the execution of the figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display), it is set so that the variable state is given (number of variable times = 100), and the type of the small hit symbol is special figure 2 In the case of a small hit symbol corresponding to the symbol (symbol c described later in the embodiment), after the big hit game ends, one symbol variation effect (total number of first special symbol variation display and second special diagram variation display) Is set so that a variable state is given (until the number of times of change = 1). In the embodiment, when the symbol determined when winning in the special symbol determination is a big hit symbol, the variable state is not given after the big hit game (see FIG. 4).

  Here, as described later, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game, “1” is set to the variable flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the variable state is given. If not, the variable flag is set to “0”. Further, the number of times of change is set in a change number of times counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each symbol change effect (for each special figure change display). "", The variable flag is set to "0".

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The small hit game is a hit game that is given when the winning symbol determined when winning in the special symbol determination is a small hit symbol. That is, the small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and an opening effect indicating the start of the small hit game is provided. The game is composed of an open game performed after the opening effect is finished and an ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game. In the opening game, the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 is opened and closed in an opening mode set to the small hit game. Note that the small win game is a win game that is awarded when the winning symbol determined when winning in the special symbol judgment is a small hit symbol, so when winning in the special symbol judgment In the case where the winning symbol determined in the above is a small winning symbol, there may be a case where the small winning symbol is simply determined by the special symbol determining.

  In the open game of the small hit game, an opening / closing operation is performed in which the special opening / closing member 40b of the special prize winning unit 40 is opened only for a time during which several pachinko balls can win in a condition where the pachinko balls are continuously fired. The That is, the small hit game constitutes a hit game that causes the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 to perform an opening operation including a short time opening operation in which an opening time is set shorter than a long time opening operation described later. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in the open game in the small hit game, the special opening and closing member 40b performs the short time opening operation with the opening time set to “0.5 (seconds)” three times. In addition, “0.8 (seconds)” is set as an interval time between each opening operation. And in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the pachinko ball won in the special winning opening 40a during the specific effective period from the start of the first opening of the special opening / closing member 40b until the special opening / closing member 40b opened for the third time is closed. However, when the player enters the specific area 43 (specifically, when the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball), the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit game is given, and the small hit game After the end, the jackpot game is configured to be continuously given. In the embodiment, a small hit game that causes the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 to perform a short opening operation is set as the first win game. More specifically, the small hit game (first hit game) is a hit game in which the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b does not include the opening operation for a long time.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The big hit game is displayed in the specific area 43 after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display or after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. It is set to start after entering the ball, and the opening effect (OP) indicating the start of the jackpot game and the specified number of rounds (15 rounds or 16 rounds in the embodiment) performed after the opening effect is between rounds. The game is composed of a round game repeated with an interval time and an ending effect (EN) indicating the end of the big hit game. In the round game, the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 opens and closes in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit game that has occurred, and a predetermined number (in the embodiment, in the special winning opening 40a in one round game). One round game ends when 10 pachinko balls win or when a specified time (round game time) has passed since the start of each round game. Note that, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 40b is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  Here, the opening / closing mode (opening pattern) of the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is a single opening operation (opening) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. (A movement from closing to closing) is configured with an opening operation including a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls determined in a round game continue to be opened for a winning time. . In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member 40b is set to open for a maximum of 20 seconds in the long-time opening operation. The interval time between rounds of the jackpot game is set to “10.0 (seconds)”, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “9.5 (seconds) as the ending effect time. ) ”Is set (see FIG. 4). In the embodiment, a big hit game that causes the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 to perform a long-time opening operation is set as the second win game. More specifically, the big hit game (second hit game) is a hit game in which the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b includes a long-time opening operation, and the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b in the round game is all It is not limited to the one configured with a long-time opening operation (Example), but may be configured by combining a short-time opening operation and a long-time opening operation. That is, the opening / closing mode of the special opening / closing member 40b in the big hit game as the second winning game is different from the opening / closing mode of the special opening / closing member 40b in the small hit game as the first winning game.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a big hit game that is given without passing through the small hit game (winning for the small hit) and a big hit game that may be given after passing through the small hit game (winned for the small hit) Two types of jackpot games are set. Specifically, the big hit game that is given without passing through the small hit game (winning for the small hit) is given when the win symbol determined when winning in the special symbol determination is the big hit symbol It is a hit game, and the jackpot game is referred to as a direct hit jackpot game. In addition, the big hit game that can be given after passing the small hit game (winning for the small win) is won by the special figure judgment, and the special prize opening during the small hit game (during a specific period) A jackpot game that is awarded when a pachinko ball that has won a prize 40a enters the specific area 43, and the jackpot game is referred to as a specific jackpot game. In the embodiment, there are three types of jackpot games, one kind of direct hit jackpot game and two types of specific jackpot games, and these three kinds of jackpot games are set so that the value given to the player is different. Has been. Note that the types of jackpot games are not limited to three, and can be set as appropriate. In addition, the direct hit big hit game is a hit game that is awarded when the winning symbol determined when winning in the special symbol determination is a big hit symbol, so when winning in the special symbol determination In the case where the determined winning symbol is a jackpot symbol, there may be a case where the jackpot is simply won in the special symbol hit determination.

  Here, of the three types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is likely to be awarded, as shown in FIG. 4, when the result of the judgment per special figure is a hit (big hit or small hit) It is determined based on the type of hit symbol (special symbol) to be determined. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A (one special figure 1 in the embodiment) is all classified as the symbol A, and the first special figure display unit 50A. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped is a jackpot symbol, a direct hit jackpot game is awarded. Further, the special figure 2 (one special figure 2 in the embodiment) as a jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is all classified into the symbol a, and the second special figure display unit 50B A direct hit big hit game is awarded when the special figure 2 displayed as a fixed stop is a big hit symbol. On the other hand, all the special figures 1 as the small hits that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A (299 special figures 1 in the embodiment) are classified into the symbols B, and the first special figure display. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and displayed on the part 50A is a small hit symbol, there is a possibility that a first specific big hit game according to the type of the small hit symbol (symbol B) may be given. . Further, the special figure 2 as the small hitting symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B (in the embodiment, 299 types of special figures 2) are all classified into the symbol c, and the second special figure display unit 50B. When the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped is a small hit symbol, there is a possibility that the second specific big hit game corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol (symbol c) is given.

(About direct hit big hit games)
When the special figure (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) as the big hit symbol classified into the symbols A and a is displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B, the direct hit big hit game is given as the big hit game It has become. The direct hit big hit game is set as a big hit game that causes the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 to be opened for a long time when the main control CPU 60a determines the direct hit big hit game. This direct hit big hit game is a round big hit game with the specified number of rounds set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “10”.

(About the first specific jackpot game)
When the special figure 1 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the first specific big hit game may be given as the big hit game. Yes. The first specific jackpot game is set as a big hit game that causes the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 to be opened for a long time when the main control CPU 60a determines the first specific jackpot game. The first specific jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15” (see FIG. 4), and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “10”.

(About the second specific jackpot game)
When the special figure 2 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol c is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B, there is a possibility that the second specific big hit game is given as the big hit game. Yes. The second specific big hit game is set as a big hit game that causes the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 to be opened for a long time when the main control CPU 60a determines the second specific big hit game. The second specific jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15” (see FIG. 4), and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “10”.

  Here, the specific big hit game is a big hit game that is given after the small hit game when a pachinko ball enters the specific area 43 in the small hit game as described above. + A specific jackpot game] constitutes one jackpot game (game per type 1). That is, in the first type game, the special winning unit 40 opens and closes the special opening / closing member 40b when triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning unit 30, 31 (when the determination result per special figure is a win). When the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 40a during the specific period is entered into the specific area 43, it is a big hit game in which the hit game continues, and this big hit game is the entrance of the pachinko ball into the specific area 43 When there is no game, the game is configured not to continue. On the other hand, the direct hit big hit game is a big hit game (a second type of game) that is given regardless of whether or not a pachinko ball enters the specific area 43 when winning the big hit in the special figure determination. . In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the big hit game where the game continues on condition that the pachinko ball enters the specific area 43 and the hit game regardless of whether the pachinko ball enters the specific area 43 or not. The two types of big hit games (hit games) with the big hit game that is continued can be given when the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a win. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, corresponding to the type of special figure (design A, B, a, c) stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A, 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. A game per type 1 or a game per type 2 is determined, and in the case of a game per type 1, in the case of a game per type 1, a predetermined condition (specific area 43 The game is continued until the last round only when the pachinko ball enters the ball), while the game per type 2 is configured to continue the game until the last round unconditionally. ing. In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not a big hit or a small win is won by one special figure determination (hit determination) without separating the big hit determination and the small hit determination, and the winning game (the first type game or the second type). Although the type of the hit game is determined, the small hit determination may be performed after the big hit determination in the special figure determination.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a plurality of (two in the embodiment) game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the display device 17 are different. In the game effect mode according to the embodiment, it is determined that a normal mode corresponding to a gaming state (non-variable state) determined not to be provided with a variable state by the main control CPU 60a and a variable state are provided. A change mode corresponding to the gaming state (change state) is set. In each game effect mode (normal mode, variable mode), the display device 17 displays a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the current game state is the variable state. Production is to be performed. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decoration drawing of the display device 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the current game effect mode (normal mode, variable mode) is selected from the type of background image. ) Can be recognized by the player. In addition, in each game effect mode, some or all of the effect contents (special pattern change pattern and effect pattern described later) of the symbol change effect performed on the display device 17 are different, and each game effect mode is unique to each game effect mode. It is set so that the production can be executed. In addition, with regard to the light effect executed by the lamp device 18 and the sound effect executed by the speaker 19, different effects are executed for each game effect mode so that the player can recognize the current game effect mode. It has become.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when the mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the mode transition condition is the occurrence of the big hit game and the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (first and second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game (one or 100 times in the embodiment). Yes. That is, the mode change condition is that the variable state that has been given after the big hit game is no longer given. Note that the types of game effect modes are not limited to the above two types, and other game effect modes may be set. Further, the game state suggestion image displayed on the display device 17 in each of the game effect modes (the normal mode and the variable mode) does not need to be one type, and a plurality of types of game state suggestion for each of these game effect modes. Images can be set. Furthermore, as the mode transition condition, a condition different from the occurrence of the jackpot game and the number of changes in the symbol variation effect after the jackpot game can be set.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 for overall control of the pachinko machine 10 and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65, 70, 72, 73 are provided for controlling the control. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65, 70, 72, 73.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes an effect control board 65 for overall control of game effects, a display control board 70 for controlling display contents on the display device 17, and a pachinko machine 10 as sub-control boards. There are provided a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of light emission effect means such as various lamp devices 18 provided, and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the presentation control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (design variation effect, light emission effect, sound effect) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70 displays display contents of a design variation effect such as a decoration (design) or background image displayed on the display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. Configured to control. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, light emission intensity, and the like of various light emission effecting units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of the sound output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output contents, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 42, the specific area winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 48, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to each display unit such as the special map display units 50A and 50B and the general map display unit 55, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each detection sensor 34, 35, and 49. Based on the control processing, display control of the display units 50 and 55 is executed. The main control CPU (open control means) 60a is connected to a start prize solenoid 32 provided in the second start prize section 31 and a special prize solenoid 41 provided in the special prize section 40. The corresponding open / close members 31b and 40b are opened and closed by driving the start winning solenoid 32 and the special winning solenoid 41 based on the control processing result in the control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 41 so that the special opening / closing member 40b opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the winning game. A short-time opening control is performed to open 40b for a short time, and in the case of a big hit game, a long-time opening control is performed to open the special opening / closing member 40b for a long time.

  The main control CPU 60a uses a random number for determination as winning information when a pachinko ball wins a winning winning opening 30a, 31a (specifically, when the starting winning detection sensors 34, 35 detect a pachinko ball). It is set to get. Here, as random numbers for determination (winning information) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, various random numbers such as random numbers for determination per special figure, random numbers for special figure determination, and random numbers for special pattern variation pattern distribution are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these values at a predetermined period (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby detecting the start winning prize. A determination random number corresponding to the timing at which the detection signals of the sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The special figure per-determining random number is a random number used in special figure per-judgment judgment (hit judgment) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design fluctuation effect). is there. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure determination random numbers, all 301 kinds of integer values “0” to “300” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number includes a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned loss, a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the big win, and 299 indicating the winning of the small hit. A random number corresponding to the type of special figure is set, and depending on the value of the special figure determining random number, the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is stopped. The special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped is specified. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game (one kind in the embodiment), and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified. As a result, the type of jackpot game to be given after the end of the special figure change display (symbol change effect) is specified. In addition, the special charts as the small hit symbols are classified according to the types of big hit games (specific big hit games) that may be given after the small hit games. The types of jackpot games that may be awarded after the game are specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game or small hit game).

  The random number for distribution of the special figure variation pattern includes the contents of the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) executed between the start of the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation) and the final stop display. It is a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that specify the fluctuation time of the figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect). In the embodiment, 251 kinds of integer values from “0” to “250” are set as random numbers for distributing the special figure variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes.

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 36 (specifically, the gate sensor 49 detecting the pachinko ball). . Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 49 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used for determining whether to open the second start winning opening 31a (per normal figure) as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for allocating a general pattern variation is a random number used for determining a general pattern variation pattern that defines a variation time of a general variation in a general variation display. In the embodiment, nine types of integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, when the pachinko sphere passes through the gate portion 36 (specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere), the passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (generally The main control CPU 60a obtains the random number for determination and the random number for normal pattern distribution pattern) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a special figure hit determination value indicating that a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol change display (design change effect) effect. The determination value per special figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not to generate a hit game using the random number for determination per special figure (determination per special figure). A predetermined number of judgment values per special figure is determined from 65536 integers from 0 to 65535. The winning probability is determined according to the set number of determination values per special figure. That is, if the set number of determination values per special figure is increased, hits are likely to occur, and if the set number of determination values per special figure is reduced, hits are less likely to occur. In the embodiment, the set number of determination values per special figure differs depending on the types of the start winning ports 30a and 31a that trigger the execution of the special figure determination. Specifically, when the hit per special figure is determined in response to the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30a, the set number of determination values per special figure is set so that a hit occurs with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, in the case where the determination per special figure is performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 31a, the determination value per special figure is set so that the hit occurs with a probability of 90%. Number is set. That is, in the embodiment, the game is more likely to occur when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30a than when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31a.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is the special figure 1 or 2 as a winning symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A when the result of the judgment per special figure is a win (when the winning game is won). This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as a winning symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 50B by using a special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of a type corresponding to the 300 types of special figure determination random numbers described above. When the win for the special figure is determined by the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30a, the special figure determining determination value is set as the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 as described above. The main control is performed on the symbols A and B, which are associated with the one symbol B and the one symbol B set as the small symbol A, and assigned with the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination. The CPU 60a is determined. Similarly, when the winning combination is determined based on the determination based on the special figure triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 31a, the determination value for determining the special figure is set as the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2. In addition, the symbols a and c are associated with the one type of symbol a and the one type of symbol c set as the small hit symbol, and assigned with the determination value for determining the special symbol corresponding to the random number for determining the special symbol. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the embodiment, when the winning per win is determined by a special symbol determination triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30a, the symbol A is determined with a probability of 1% and the symbol B is 99%. When the winning is determined by the special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31a, the pattern a is determined with a probability of 1%, and the pattern c is A special figure determination value is assigned to each symbol so as to be determined with a probability of 99%. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when winning is determined by the determination per special figure, a small hit symbol (small hit game) is determined with a very high probability.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) for specifying the fluctuation contents, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns. Has been. Here, the special figure variation pattern includes display contents (the contents of the special figure fluctuation display, the display contents of the symbol fluctuation effect, the light emission effect) which are executed between the start of the special figure fluctuation display and the fixed stop display. The content which becomes the basic base of the mode and the sound production mode) is specified. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern specifies a fluctuation time (time of special figure fluctuation display and symbol fluctuation effect) from when the special figure fluctuation display is started until the special figure is displayed in a fixed stop state. Special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  The special figure fluctuation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into a special figure fluctuation pattern for winning and a special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment, and a specific special figure fluctuation pattern for each special figure fluctuation pattern. Minute judgment value is defined. The special figure fluctuation pattern for winning is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is selected when the result of determination per special figure is negative. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment includes a reach special figure fluctuation pattern which is finally made a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and a special figure fluctuation pattern which is a deviation without forming a reach. . In the reach effect, the symbol combination of the decorative pattern that becomes the hit display (big hit display or small hit display) or the off display is displayed after the symbol combination of the effective symbols that are reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the display device 17. This is an effect performed until the stop display is made.

  Here, the reach effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display being displayed, and is performed in response to a reach display that is displayed on the display device 17 in the process of symbol variation. In addition to the reach effect, as an effect suggesting the possibility that the winning display is displayed, a pseudo continuous notice effect that temporarily stops the decorative drawing of each symbol sequence multiple times in one pattern variation effect, Preliminary notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that makes it possible to continuously execute the change cycle from the start of change to the stop of the decoration once, or a notice that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the display device 17 There is a notice effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by the effect or the light of the lamp device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

(About the production control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling the display contents of the display device 17 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the main process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

  In the main process, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the first or second start winning opening 30a, 31a (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a receives a detection signal output when the first or second start winning detection sensor 34, 35 corresponding to the first or second start winning opening 30a, 31a detects a pachinko ball. It is determined whether or not. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, the main process is terminated. If the determination result in step A11 is affirmative, the special figure display unit 50A, 50B is displaying the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 in a variably displayed state (in the display device 17 during the design variation effect), or a winning game. It is determined whether it is medium (during a small hit game or a big hit game) (step A12). If the determination result at step A12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the main process.

  If the determination result in step A12 is negative, the main control CPU 60a sends the winning information (random number for determination per special figure, random value for determining special figure, random number for distributing special figure fluctuation pattern) from the main control RAM 60c. (Various random values such as values) are read out, and the winning information (random number values) is stored in the main control RAM 60c as first or second starting winning information corresponding to the first or second starting winning opening 30a, 31a. Store (step A13). Next, the main control CPU 60a performs special figure determination (hit determination) for determining whether or not the obtained special figure determination random number value matches the special figure determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. (Step A14). If the determination result of the special figure hit determination in step A14 is affirmative (if a hit occurs), “1” is set in the hit flag indicating that the hit is changed (step A15). . Then, the main control CPU 60a finally performs a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first or second special symbol display units 50A and 50B based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value. A stop symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is determined (step A16). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 based on the acquired special figure determination random number value, thereby determining the winning symbol (big hit symbol or small bonus symbol). When the winning symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation patterns for winning based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern distribution random number ( Step A17).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special figure determination in step A14 is negative (if it is not a win), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first or second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) (Step A18). Next, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment (a special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment or a special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment) based on the random number value for distributing the special figure fluctuation pattern. A figure variation pattern is determined (step A19).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) in Steps A17 and A19, sends a predetermined control command to the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a). Output at a predetermined timing (step A20). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first or second special figure display units 50A and 50B to start the first or second special figure variation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 or special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 or special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the fluctuation time set in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern. 2 Controls the display contents of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. .

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, since all of the specific big hit games are set to give a variable state, the entrance of the pachinko ball into the specific area 43 is specified during the small hit game. When the area entry detection sensor 44 detects and a big hit game is given after the small hit game, the variable flag is set to “1” after the big hit game is finished. The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. In addition, when a special symbol designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines a decorative symbol of each symbol row to be finally stopped and displayed on the display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol designation symbol corresponding to the command. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a winning symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a decorative symbol for each symbol row so that the symbol combination of the decorative symbol to be a winning display is obtained.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decoration of each symbol row specified by the effect pattern, a decoration designation command for each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decoration of the left symbol row. A figure designation command is output, a right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right symbol row, and an inner decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle symbol row.

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when a special figure variation pattern for a reaper losing effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a receives all symbol stop commands, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the commands to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a measures the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and displays an image displayed on the display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. Then, when a symbol stop command for each symbol sequence is input, the display control CPU 70a temporarily stops the decorative symbol specified by the decorative symbol designation command at the effective stop position of the corresponding symbol sequence, and all symbol stop commands are input. Then, the display content of the display device 17 is controlled so that the decoration drawing instructed by the decoration drawing designation command is displayed on the display device 17 at the effective stop position of each symbol row, and the symbol variation effect is ended. Note that the symbol variation effect executed by the display device 17 is a combination of an effect of variably displaying a decoration drawing and a background image effect of changing an image displayed as the background of the decoration diagram. The production also changes based on the production pattern.

  Here, the content of the symbol variation effect executed by the display device 17 is set according to a special symbol variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or an effect pattern designation command output from the effect control CPU 65a. The main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a have a function as symbol variation effect determining means for determining the effect content for specifying the content of the symbol variation effect. The effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect control means for controlling the display device 17 so that the display device 17 executes a symbol variation effect (effect).

(Regarding the control related to the specific area entrance detection sensor 44)
The main control CPU 60a wins a win in the determination per special symbol, and when a small hit symbol (symbol B, c) is determined as a winning symbol, sets a specific effective time corresponding to the specific effective period, During the specific effective time, the ball detection by the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 is configured to be effective. In other words, even when the specific area entry detection sensor 44 detects a ball after the specific effective time has not been set, and after the specific effective time has elapsed, the ball detection is invalidated. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a specific effective time in a timer provided in the main control RAM 60c, and starts subtraction by the timer with the start of the first opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b in the small hit game. The measurement of the specific effective time ends when the effective time elapses (timer = 0). Further, when there is a ball detection by the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 during the specific effective time, the main control CPU 60a sends a specific control command (specific control command 65) to the effect control CPU 65a (the effect control board 65) after the specific effective time elapses. Control signal), and if there is no ball detection by the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 during the specific effective time, a non-specific control command is sent to the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65) after the specific effective time elapses. (Control signal) is set to be output. The specific effective time is determined in consideration of the time required for the pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 40a just before the end of the specific effective period to flow down through the special winning part 40 and reach the specific area 43. It is set to a time longer than the specific validity period. That is, the specific effective time does not elapse before the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 40 a during the specific effective period enters the specific area 43.

  When the specific control command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs a specific production control command corresponding to the specific control command to the display control CPU 70a (display control board 70), and the display control CPU 70a receives the input. Based on the specific effect control command, the display device 17 is controlled to cause the display device 17 to execute a big hit notification effect. When the non-specific control command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a non-specific effect control command corresponding to the non-specific control command to the display control CPU 70a (display control board 70), and the display control CPU 70a Based on the input non-specific effect control command, the display device 17 is controlled to cause the display device 17 to execute the small hit end effect.

(Special opening / closing member operation processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special opening / closing member operation process executed by the main control CPU 60a based on the determination result in the special figure determination. In the special opening / closing member actuating process shown in FIG. 6, when the winning prize opening 30a, 31a is won (step B11), it is determined in step B12 whether or not it is a hit per special figure, and the determination result in step B12 is negative. In this case, the main control CPU 60a ends the special opening / closing member operation process without opening the special opening / closing member 40b.

  If the determination result in step B12 is affirmative, it is determined in step B13 whether the winning symbol is a small winning symbol (symbols B and c), that is, whether it is a small winning symbol. If the determination result in step B13 is negative, that is, if the winning symbol is a big winning symbol (symbol A, a), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step B16, and the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 is obtained. The special winning solenoid 41 is controlled so as to be opened in an opening manner determined by the direct hit big hit game, and the special opening / closing member operation process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a opens the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 in the opening manner determined by the small hit game. Is controlled (step B14). Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not there is a ball entering the specific area 43 during the specific effective time in step B15. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step B16 and performs main control. The CPU 60a controls the special winning solenoid 41 so as to open the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 in an opening manner determined by the corresponding specific big hit game, and ends the special opening / closing member operating process. If the determination result in step B15 is negative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special opening / closing member operation process without giving a big hit game after the small hit game (without opening the special opening / closing member 40b).

(Determination of special figure fluctuation pattern)
Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of an Example, determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern by main control CPU60a is demonstrated concretely.

  A special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is determined for each of the game effect mode (gaming state) or each of the winning start winning ports 30a and 31a, and is determined for each of the game effect mode and each of the starting winning ports 30a and 31a. The main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the types of special figure fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns), so that the characteristic fluctuations specific to each of these game effect modes and the winning winning winning openings 30a and 31a are determined. (Special figure change display and symbol change effect) are configured to be executed. Specifically, the number of special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern set in the main control ROM 60b is determined for each special figure fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the game presentation mode. The main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the special figure fluctuation pattern table referred to in the mode and winning start winning ports 30a and 31a. ing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, regardless of the type of the game production mode, the special control 1 variation pattern table (referred to when the main control CPU 60a determines the special variation pattern when winning the first start winning opening 30a ( Fluctuation pattern table) PTA and normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table (variation pattern table) PTB1 which is referred to when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern when winning in the second start winning opening 31a in the normal mode. In the variable mode, the variable special figure 2 variable pattern table (variable pattern table) PTB2 which is referred to when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variable pattern when winning in the second start winning opening 31a is set. Yes.

  Here, it is not necessary for the variation pattern tables PTA, PTB1, and PTB2 to have different special variation patterns to which the special pattern variation pattern distribution determination values are assigned, and the same special diagrams are used in the variation pattern tables PTA, PTB1, and PTB2. The same special figure variation pattern distribution determination value may be assigned to the variation pattern. That is, the types of special figure variation patterns included in the variation pattern tables PTA, PTB1, and PTB2 do not have to be all different, and may be partially common. Note that the difference in the special figure fluctuation pattern means that one or both of the contents and the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect) specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern are different.

  Next, a special figure variation pattern set in each of the variation pattern tables PTA, PTB1, and PTB2 will be described.

(Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Table PTA)
The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA shown in FIG. 7A is referred to when the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern based on winning in the first start winning opening 30a of the first start winning section 30. It is a fluctuation pattern table to be performed. That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA defines a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in response to winning in the first start winning opening 30a. In this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA, a big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 and a small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA2 are set as special figure fluctuation patterns for winning, and these special figure fluctuation patterns PA1 to PA2 are set. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is assigned. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA, no special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is set.

  Specifically, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA in the embodiment, one kind of big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 is set, and all the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are set in the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA1. In the determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA in the case where the big hit symbol is determined as the winning symbol by winning the determination per special figure, the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 is the main control. Determined by the CPU 60a. In addition, one kind of small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA2 is set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA, and all the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA2. In the case of determining the special figure variation pattern based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA in the case where the small winning symbol is determined as the winning symbol by winning the special figure hit determination, the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA2 is used as the main control CPU 60a. Determined by.

  Here, in the following description, the variation time specified by the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 may be expressed as TA1, and the fluctuation time specified by the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA2 may be expressed as TA2. It should be noted that the number and type of special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA described above are merely examples, and are not limited thereto.

  The fluctuation times specified by the special figure fluctuation patterns PA1 to PA2 included in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA are set to be different. Specifically, the fluctuation time TA1 set in the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 is set to 60 seconds, and the fluctuation time TA2 set in the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA2 is set to 12 seconds. It should be noted that when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA, the expected value of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect) per fluctuation is referred to as an average fluctuation time. The average fluctuation time is sometimes referred to as “VA1” in the following description.

(Regarding the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1)
In the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 shown in FIG. 7B, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on winning in the second start winning opening 31a of the second start winning portion 31 in the normal mode. It is a variation pattern table to be referred to when doing. That is, the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 defines a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in response to winning in the second start winning opening 31a in the normal mode. In this normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1, a deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PA3 and a reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PA4 are set as special figure fluctuation patterns for losing, and a big hit is given as a special figure fluctuation pattern for winning. A special figure fluctuation pattern PA5 and a small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA6 are set, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to these special figure fluctuation patterns PA3 to PA6. In the embodiment, in the case of the normal mode, when the determination for the special figure triggered by the winning at the second start winning opening 31a is negative, the special figure fluctuation is deviated based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number. When the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern from the pattern PA3 and the out-of-reach special figure fluctuation pattern PA4 and wins the judgment per special figure, the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA5 and the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA6 are selected. The main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern from the inside.

  Specifically, in the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 in the embodiment, two types of outlier special figure fluctuation patterns PA3 and PA4 are set, and the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern when the hit per special figure is not won. Based on the table PTB1, the special ratio fluctuation pattern PA3 and the special deviation fluctuation pattern PA4 are selected so that the special deviation fluctuation pattern PA3 is 0% and the special deviation fluctuation pattern PA4 is 100%. The number of allocation of the figure variation pattern distribution determination value is set. In other words, when the special figure fluctuation pattern for deviation is determined based on the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1, the main control CPU 60a does not decide the deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PA3. Furthermore, in the normal mode, when the result of the special figure determination based on winning in the second start winning opening 31a is out of order, only the out-of-reach special figure fluctuation pattern PA4 is selected as the special figure fluctuation pattern. Is set. Further, one type of big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA5 is set in the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1, and all the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA5. In the case of determining the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 when the special winning figure determination is won and the big winning symbol is determined as the winning symbol, the main bonus CPU special pattern fluctuation pattern PA5 is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Is done. In addition, in the special special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1, one kind of small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA6 is set, and all special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are assigned to the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA6. In the case of determining the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 in the case where the small winning symbol is determined as the winning symbol by winning the special figure hit judgment, the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA6 is the main. It is determined by the control CPU 60a.

  Here, in the following description, the variation time specified by the outlier special map variation pattern PA3 is represented as TA3, the variation time identified by the reach special map variation pattern PA4 is represented as TA4, and the big hit special map variation pattern PA5. The identified variation time may be represented as TA5, and the variation time identified by the small hit special figure variation pattern PA6 may be represented as TA6. It should be noted that the number and type of the special figure variation patterns included in the normal special figure 2 variation pattern table PTB1 described above are merely examples, and are not limited thereto.

  The fluctuation times specified by the special figure fluctuation patterns PA3 to PA6 included in the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 are the fluctuations specified by the special figure fluctuation patterns PA1 to PA2 included in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA. It is set to be different from the time. Specifically, the fluctuation times TA3, TA5, and TA6 set in the loss special figure fluctuation pattern PA3, the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA5, and the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA6 are set to 3 seconds, respectively, and the reach special deviation is shown. The fluctuation time TA4 set in the figure fluctuation pattern PA4 is set to 1800 seconds. In the embodiment, the fluctuation time TA3 (3 seconds) set in the special figure fluctuation pattern PA3 is the fluctuation time specified by all the special figure fluctuation patterns set in all the special figure fluctuation pattern tables. The variation time TA4 (1800 seconds) set in the reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern PA4 is specified by all the special figure fluctuation patterns set in all the special figure fluctuation pattern tables. The longest time is set.

  The fluctuation time TA4 (= 1800 seconds) specified by the non-reach special figure fluctuation pattern PA4 set in the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 is the special figure fluctuation pattern PA1 set by the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA. It is set to 30 times the longest variation time (60 seconds) specified by ~ PA2. It should be noted that when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1, the expected value of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display per symbol (design fluctuation effect) is the average fluctuation time. The average fluctuation time may be expressed as “VA2” in the following description.

  Further, as described above, when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern for losing based on the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1, the reach characteristic set for the longest fluctuation time (1800 seconds) is set. The figure variation pattern PA4 is set to be determined 100%. On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is not set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA, and the expected value of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect) per one fluctuation that becomes a deviation ( The average fluctuation time) is larger than the case where the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA, and the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure based on the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1. It can be said that the pattern determination is longer.

(Variation Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Table PTB2)
7 (c) shows that the main control CPU 60a uses the special variation pattern table PTB2 based on the winning to the second start winning port 31a of the second start winning portion 31 in the variable mode. It is a fluctuation pattern table to be referred to when determining. In other words, the variable special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2 defines a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in response to winning in the second start winning opening 31a in the variable speed mode. In the variation special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2, the special figure fluctuation pattern PA7 corresponding to the special figure fluctuation patterns PA3 to PA6 set in the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1 and the reach special figure fluctuation pattern PA8. The big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA9 and the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA10 are set. The fluctuation time and the selection ratio specified by each of the special figure fluctuation patterns PA7 to PA10 are set to be partially different from the corresponding special figure fluctuation patterns PA3 to PA6 in the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1. . More specifically, the fluctuation times PA7, PA9, PA10 of the loss special figure fluctuation pattern PA7, the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA9, and the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern PA10 are set to 6 seconds, respectively, and the reach special figure fluctuation pattern PA8. The fluctuation time TA8 is set to 1800 seconds. Further, the selection ratio of the detachment special figure fluctuation pattern PA7 and the reach special deviation fluctuation pattern PA8 in the variable special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2 is 100% for the special deviation fluctuation pattern PA7 and 0 for the special deviation fluctuation pattern PA8. The number of assigned special figure variation pattern distribution determination values is set to be%. That is, when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment based on the variation special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2, the main control CPU 60a does not determine the reach special figure fluctuation pattern PA8. In addition, when determining the special figure variation pattern for winning based on the variable special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2, if the big hit symbol is determined as the winning symbol by winning the special symbol judgment, When the variation pattern PA9 is determined, and when the special symbol hit determination is won and the small hit symbol is determined as the winning symbol, the small hit special symbol variation pattern PA10 is determined.

  Here, in the embodiment, in the variable speed mode, the longest time set in the variable speed special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2 in which the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in response to winning in the second start winning opening 31a. The fluctuation time (1800 seconds) is the longest fluctuation time (60 seconds) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA in which the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in response to winning in the first start winning opening 30a. ) Is set to about 30 times. It should be noted that the number and type of special figure fluctuation patterns included in the above-described variable special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2 are merely examples, and are not limited thereto. When the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the variable special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2, the expected value of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect) per fluctuation is the average fluctuation time. In the following description, the average fluctuation time in the case of the variable length special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2 may be expressed as “VB”.

(Regarding the relationship between the fluctuation pattern tables PTA and PTB1)
In the normal mode, the main control CPU 60a determines the special fluctuation pattern VA1 based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table PTA, and the main control CPU 60a uses the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB1. Thus, the relationship with the average variation time VA2 when the special figure variation pattern is determined is set to a relationship of VA1 <VA2. That is, in the normal mode, the pachinko ball is made to enter the entrance area 26b by making a left strike, rather than allowing the gate portion 36 to pass the pachinko ball by the right strike and expecting to win the second start winning opening 31a. Thus, it is advantageous for the player to expect a winning at the first start winning opening 30a. Specifically, when winning in the second start winning opening 31a in the normal mode, the possibility that the reach deviation special pattern fluctuation pattern PA4 having the longest fluctuation time (1800 seconds) as the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined is determined. When the out-of-reach special figure fluctuation pattern PA4 is determined, it becomes impossible to shift to a new special figure fluctuation (design fluctuation effect) for as long as 1800 seconds. That is, the opportunity to win a win over a long period of time is lost.

(Relationship between fluctuation pattern tables PTA and PTB2)
In the variable speed mode, the main control CPU 60a determines the special fluctuation pattern VA1 based on the special graphic fluctuation pattern table PTA, and the main control CPU 60a uses the variable fluctuation special chart 2 fluctuation pattern table PTB2. The relationship with the average fluctuation time VB when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined on the basis of is set such that VB <VA1. That is, in the variable speed mode, the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 36 by hitting the right side rather than expecting a winning at the first start winning opening 30a by hitting the pachinko ball into the entrance area 26b by hitting the left side. Thus, it is advantageous for the player to expect to win the second start winning opening 31a. Specifically, since the average fluctuation time VB is shorter than the average fluctuation time VA1, a speedy game can be performed. In other words, the time until winning a win is shorter.

  Here, the winning determination condition is satisfied when the winning at the first starting winning portion 30 (first starting winning port 30a) or the second starting winning portion 31 (second starting winning port 31a) is satisfied. The hit determination means for executing the hit determination (determination per special figure) at the opportunity, the hit game determination means for determining the type of the hit game (big hit game or small hit game) to be given from a plurality of types of hit games and The main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) is provided with each function as a hit game giving means for giving a type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment determines whether or not to generate a small hit game that is the first winning game with the winning of the first start winning opening 30a or the second start winning opening 31a as a trigger. It has a function as a determination means. When the main control CPU 60a as the hit determining means determines that the small hit game as the first hit game is to be generated, the main control CPU 60a as the hit game giving means opens the special opening / closing member 40b. The pachinko ball is allowed to win the special winning opening 40a. In addition, when the main control CPU 60a as the hit determining means determines that the small hit game as the first hit game is to be generated, a specific effective period for validating the ball detection of the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 is set. The main control CPU 60a (main control board 60) has a function as the specific effective period setting means. Then, on the condition that the pachinko ball has entered the specific area 43 provided in the special winning section 40, specifically, the specific area entering detection sensor 44 has detected the ball, the special winning section 40 A big hit game (specific big hit game) which is a second hit game in which the special opening / closing member 40b is opened in an opening / closing manner different from the opening / closing manner in the small win game and allows the pachinko ball to win the special winning opening 40a, The main control CPU 60a is configured to control the special winning unit 40 so that the special winning unit 40 executes it.

  In addition, when the winning determination condition is established by winning the first start winning opening 30a, the probability that the main control CPU 60a as the hit determining means determines that the small hit game is caused, and the second starting winning opening The probability that the main control CPU 60a serving as the hit determination means determines that the small hit game is to be generated when the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning 31a is set to be different. Specifically, the probability that the main control CPU 60a determines that a small hit game will be triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30a is small when the main control CPU 60a is triggered by winning the second starting winning opening 31a. It is set to be higher than the probability of determining that a hit game will occur.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured such that the main control ROM 60b is based on winning in the first start winning section 30 (first start winning opening 30a) or the second start winning section 31 (second start winning opening 31a). It has a function as special figure fluctuation pattern determining means (variation pattern determining means) for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of stored special figure fluctuation patterns. Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a has a condition that it has been determined that the variable state is to be given during the small hit game in which the judgment result of the special figure judgment is given in the win. As a condition), the main control CPU 60a as the special figure fluctuation pattern determining means has a function as a table switching means for switching a special figure fluctuation pattern table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, after the second winning game, the probability of the pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 31a is higher than the normal gaming state (non-variable state), and the winning rate improvement A state (variable state) can be assigned. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a, when a big hit occurs (when a big hit game is awarded), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31a becomes high ( It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a (changing state), and as a changing state granting means for granting a changing state only during a period of giving a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the big hit game Also works. In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines a period from the end of the big hit game until a predetermined number of special symbol variation display (symbol variation effect) is executed as a winning rate improvement state granting period. It has become. Further, when the main control CPU 60a serving as the winning rate improvement state determination unit determines that the winning rate improvement state is to be provided, the main control CPU 60a serving as the variable speed state providing unit triggers the winning to the second start winning port 31a. In the case where the first specific big hit game (second win game) is triggered by the winning of the first start winning opening 30a than the case where the second specific big hit game (second win game) is started as The configuration is such that the winning rate improvement state (shortening state) is given longer. As described above, the main control CPU 60a determines that the first start winning portion 30 (first start winning portion 30a) or the second start winning portion 31 (second start winning portion 31a) when the determination result of the hit determination is win. It is provided with a function as privilege state determining means for determining whether a privilege state (variable state) advantageous to the player is given after winning a game based on winning a prize.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  When the player rotates the operation lever 16 a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 25. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow down area 25a or the second ball flow down area 25b of the game area 25 according to the launch position. . When the pachinko balls flowing down the ball flow down areas 25a and 25b enter the ball entry area 26b from the entrance 26a of the ball entry member 26, the pachinko balls are received by the uppermost crune 29 in the ball distribution means 28. It is done. The pachinko balls received in the uppermost cron 29 swivel on the upper surface of the cron 29 and pass through the first passage port 29b or the second passage port 29c. As described above, the pachinko balls that have passed through the second passage port 29 c are discharged to the rear side of the machine without falling to the middle-stage crune 29. On the other hand, the pachinko ball that has passed through the first passage port 29b is received by the middle cleon 29, swivels on the cleon 29, and passes through either the first passage port 29b or the second passage port 29c. Become. That is, the pachinko ball that has passed through the second passage port 29c is discharged to the rear side of the machine, while the pachinko ball that has passed through the first passage port 29b is received by the lowermost cron 29 and similarly on the cruun 29. It turns and passes through either the first passage port 29b or the second passage port 29c. Then, the pachinko balls that have passed through the first passage port 29b in the lowermost cron 29 can win the first start winning port 30a. In this way, the pachinko balls that have entered the entrance area 26b of the entrance member 26 do not pass through the first passage opening 29b in the three stages of the crunes 29, 29, 29, and enter the first start winning opening 30a. When the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30a, the player can be given great joy.

  Here, when the gaming state is the non-changeable state (normal mode), the probability of hitting the base map in the base map hit determination executed by the main control CPU 60a by passing the ball of the gate unit 36 is low, and the first The possibility that the start opening / closing member 31b of the 2 start winning portion 31 is opened and the pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 31a is allowed is extremely lower than in the variable speed state (variable mode). If the special control hit determination is executed by the main control CPU 60a on the condition that the second start winning opening 31a is opened and the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31a, a special figure variation pattern is obtained. There is a possibility that the reach deviation with the longest fluctuation time (1800 seconds) is deviated and the special figure fluctuation pattern PA4 is determined. That is, in the non-changeable state (normal mode), it is advantageous for the player to make a left turn by adjusting the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. In other words, in the non-changeable state (normal mode), it is possible to suppress a right-handed strike that is not beneficial to the player.

  When a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30a, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information) triggered by the ball detection by the first start winning detection sensor 34, and the acquired winning information Based on the special figure, determination is made. As described above, in the determination per special figure executed when winning at the first start winning opening 30a, the player wins a small win with an extremely high probability (99%). Then, when winning a small win, the main control CPU 60a sets the specific effective time and drives and controls the special prize solenoid 41, so that the special opening / closing member 40b of the special prize unit 40 is set in a preset release mode. A small hit game that opens and closes is executed. In this small hit game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 does not detect a pachinko ball before the specific effective time elapses, the main control CPU 60a ends the small hit game and outputs a non-specific control command. . When the non-specific control command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a non-specific effect control command corresponding to the non-specific control command to the display control CPU 70a, and the display control CPU 70a receives the input non-specific effect control. Based on the command, the display device 17 is controlled to display a small hit end effect on the image display surface 17a.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of pachinko balls are retained by the ball retaining means 38 at the closed position of the special opening / closing member 40b above the special winning opening 40a, and then moved to the open position of the special opening / closing member 40b. A plurality of pachinko balls that are retained by the movement (opening operation) of No. 1 are configured to win a special winning opening 40a. Specifically, pachinko balls that flow down the game area 25 at the closed position of the special opening / closing member 40b are retained by the ball retaining means 38, and a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b are special winning openings. Win 40a. A plurality of pachinko balls are retained upstream of the special winning opening 40a while the pachinko balls can be retained by the ball retaining means 38 again by the closing operation of the special opening / closing member 40b, and the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b. A plurality of pachinko balls staying again win the special winning opening 40a. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special opening / closing member 40b repeats the opening operation for a short time three times in the small hit game, so that a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the ball retaining means 38 win the special winning opening 40a. Is repeated three times. Therefore, even when the special opening / closing member 40b is opened for a short time in the small hit game, the probability that a pachinko ball enters the specific area 43 is extremely high, and the specific area enters before the specific effective time elapses. It is extremely rare that the sphere detection sensor 44 does not detect a pachinko sphere. In other words, the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball before the specific effective time elapses, and the main control CPU 60a determines to give the first specific big hit game after the small hit game. . That is, after the small hit game, the special opening and closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 opens with the opening pattern specified by the first specific big hit game to be given, so that the player can acquire many prize balls. Become. When the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball during the specific effective time, the main control CPU 60a outputs a specific control command, and the effect control CPU 65a to which the specific control command is input receives the specific control command. Is output to the display control CPU 70a, and the display control CPU 70a controls the display device 17 based on the input specific effect control command to give a big hit notification effect to the image display surface 17a. Display.

  When the first specific big hit game is awarded, after the first specific big hit game is finished, a state of changing 100 times is given, and the probability of winning the second start winning opening 31a is improved. In this way, when the variable state is given, the right-handed movement is performed to adjust the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to cause the pachinko ball to flow down the second ball flow-down region 25b. As a result, the pachinko sphere passes with high probability to the gate portion 36 located in the second sphere flowing-down area 25b, and the main control CPU 60a performs the hit determination according to the detection of the sphere of the gate sensor 49. In the variable speed state, since the winning probability in the determination per base drawing is high, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the start winning solenoid 32 according to the base drawing and starts the second start winning portion 31. The opening / closing member 31b performs an opening / closing operation in a preset opening mode.

  As described above, in the determination per special figure executed when winning at the second start winning opening 31a, a win is won with a probability of 90%. Then, when winning a small win, the main control CPU 60a sets a specific effective time in the same manner as described above and drives and controls the special winning solenoid 41, so that the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 is set in advance. The small hit game that performs the opening / closing operation in the released mode is executed. Even when a small hit game is executed in response to a winning at the second start winning opening 31a, the probability that a pachinko ball enters the specific area 43 during the specific effective time by the ball retention means 38 becomes extremely high. Yes. When the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball before the specific effective time elapses, the main control CPU 60a determines to give the second specific big hit game after the small hit game. That is, after the small hit game, the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning unit 40 opens with the opening pattern specified by the second specific big hit game to be given, so that the player can acquire many prize balls. Become. The main control CPU 60a ends the small hit game and outputs a non-specific control command when the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 does not detect the pachinko ball by the time the specific effective time elapses in the small hit game, If the specific area entrance detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball during the specific effective time, a specific control command is output, and the corresponding small hit end effect or big hit notification effect is displayed on the display device 17.

  When the second specific jackpot game is awarded, after the second particular jackpot game is finished, one short-time change state is given, so that the player continues to make a right turn and moves the second ball falling area 25b. When the falling pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 36 and the ball detection by the gate sensor 49 is triggered, the main control CPU 60a wins the map according to the standard map determination. There is a possibility of opening the winning opening 31a → winning the small win → opening the special winning opening 40a → entering the specific area 43 → giving the second specific jackpot. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, since the probability of winning a small win in the special figure determination based on the winning at the second starting winning port 31a is set high, the winning at the second starting winning port 31a is once set. As a result, if the player wins a small hit, there is a very high possibility that the second specific jackpot game will be played consecutively, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 in the embodiment, in order to be awarded a big hit game in the non-changeable state (normal mode), the result of the determination per special figure triggered by the winning at the first start winning opening 30a Not only that, but with the new game play that requires the entry into the specific area 43 provided in the special prize winning section 40, it is possible to differentiate the game from other pachinko machines and improve the fun of the game. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, although there is a low probability that a pachinko ball will win the first start winning opening 30a, when the first starting winning opening 30a wins, at least two big hit games are continuously played. Since there is a high possibility of a villa (a series of villas with a small hit game), it is possible to give a great joy to the player when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30a which is difficult to win. In addition, when winning at the first start winning opening 30a, a lot of winning balls can be obtained, so that the pachinko balls that have entered the entrance area 26b of the entrance member 26 are swung around each of the clunes 29. The player's interest can be attracted to the movement distributed to the first passage 29b or the second passage 29c, and the interest can be improved. In this way, until a big hit game that allows a large number of prize balls to be awarded is given, the pachinko balls need to win not only the internal lottery but also the first start winning opening 30a that is difficult to win. Therefore, interest can be improved by a new gameability that can attract attention to the movement of the pachinko ball.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured such that a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the ball retaining means 38 are awarded to the special winning opening 40a by the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 40b accompanying the small hit game. Therefore, despite the fact that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30a, which is difficult to win, the pachinko ball does not enter the specific area 43 provided in the special winning portion 40 and continues to the small hit game. Thus, a so-called puncture that the specific big hit game is not given is not generated and the player is not discouraged, and the entertainment of the game can be prevented from being lowered. Furthermore, when a big hit game is awarded through a small hit game, a short state is given in which the probability that a pachinko ball will win a higher probability than the normal game state is given to the second start winning opening 31a. Can improve the interest of Here, the number of times of change given after the end of the specific big hit game is greater than the case where the second specific big hit game is given following the small hit game given in response to the winning at the second start winning opening 31a. In the case where the first specific big hit game is given following the small hit game given in response to the winning in the first start winning opening 30a, it is set longer. That is, after the first specific big hit game that is given in response to the winning at the first starting winning opening 30a, a variable state is given for a long period of time, so that the winning per normal figure is won and the second starting prize is won. The chance of executing the special figure determination based on the winning of the mouth 31a is increased, and the possibility that the winning game is given increases, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, when a big win is won in the special figure determination based on winning in the first start winning opening 30a or the second starting winning opening 31a, the main control CPU 60a sets the specific effective time. Instead, the special winning solenoid 41 is driven and controlled to execute the direct hit big hit game. After the direct hit big hit game is completed, the shortage state is not given, so the game is played in which the pachinko ball is expected to win in the first start winning opening 30a by returning to the left.

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The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) In the embodiment, it was configured to win with a probability of 99% per bonus in the judgment per special figure triggered by winning at the first starting prize opening, but with the winning at the second starting prize opening as an opportunity It may be less than 99% as long as it is higher than the winning probability per small hit in the determination per special figure.
(2) In the embodiment, the case where one type of the small hit game that can be given for each type of the winning winning opening that has been won is described as one type, but as a big hit game that may be given through the small hit game The number of start winning mouths won by setting multiple types with different values (differing in the number of rounds and the number of changes given after a big hit game, etc.) and setting a small hit game corresponding to each big hit game It is possible to adopt a configuration in which there are a plurality of types of small hit games that can be given each time.
(3) In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member opening mode (one opening time of the special opening / closing member and the number of opening times of the special opening / closing member) is described as one type in the small hit game. A plurality of types of small hit games having different modes may be set.
(4) In the embodiment, one type of big hit game (direct hit big hit game) that is given without passing through the small hit game is one type, but the value given to the player is different (differing in the number of rounds and variable number of times, etc.) You can set different types of direct hit big hit games.
(5) In the embodiment, as the big hit game, a big hit game (direct hit big hit game) that is granted without passing through the small hit game and a big hit game (specific big hit game) that can be given through the small hit game are set. However, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which only the big hit game that can be given through the small hit game is set.

(6) In the embodiment, the variable state is given as the special game state that can be given after the big hit game, but it is possible to provide a probability change state in which the probability of winning in the win is higher than that in the normal game state. For example, as the types of jackpot games, those that give only the variable state, those that give only the probable state, those that give both the probable state and the variable state, etc. are set, corresponding to each jackpot game type What is necessary is just to set the small hit game to do.
(7) In the embodiment, the winning information acquired when winning at each starting prize opening during special figure fluctuation or winning game is not held and stored, but the maximum number of each winning prize opening is limited to the specified number. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the information is stored on hold, and the special figure hit determination based on the hold information is executed after the special figure change or the winning game ends.
(8) In the embodiment, a case has been described in which a plurality of croons fixedly arranged as ball distributing means that make it difficult to win a pachinko ball to the first starting winning opening is combined, but the ball distributing means is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which a plurality of recesses capable of receiving pachinko balls are provided in a rotating member that always rotates, and a pachinko ball can enter the first start winning opening only when a pachinko ball enters a specific recess, etc. Various other configurations can be employed.
(9) In the example, the ball retaining means configured to retain a plurality of pachinko balls that can be awarded to the special prize opening is composed of a plurality of ribs, but the plurality of pachinko balls are retained upstream of the special prize opening. If it can be made, for example, a configuration in which a ball retaining member capable of magnetically adsorbing pachinko balls is arranged upstream of the special prize opening, and magnetic adsorption to the pachinko balls is released in conjunction with the opening operation of the special opening and closing member, etc. Various other configurations may be employed.
(10) Also, the ball retention means is not limited to stopping the pachinko ball upstream of the special prize opening, but by depressing the pachinko ball flowing down the game area, A configuration may be adopted in which the flow of pachinko balls is delayed so that a plurality of pachinko balls are present upstream of the special winning opening.
(11) In the embodiment, the second start winning portion is provided at the junction of the first sphere falling region and the second sphere falling region, but the second winning portion is located below the gate portion that is biased toward the second sphere falling region. A configuration in which a start winning portion is provided may be employed.
(12) In the embodiment, the probability per universal figure is changed between the variable state and the non-variable state, but the configuration where the probability per general figure does not change between the variable state and the non-variable state is adopted. Can do. For example, the probability per ordinary figure in the variable state and the non-variable state may be set to the high probability of the embodiment.

(13) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (production control CPU), or on the contrary, all of the functions of the sub-control means or A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(14) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions provided in the effect control means (effect control CPU). The production control means may be provided in whole or in part. In the embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in the embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(15) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be other various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

17 Display device
17a Image display surface 20 Game board 25 Game area 26 Entry member (game part)
26a entrance 26b entrance area 28 ball distribution means
29 Kroon
29b 1st passage
29c 2nd passage port 30 1st start winning part 30a 1st start winning part 31 2nd start winning part 31a 2nd start winning part 31b Start opening and closing member (start opening and closing means)
38 Ball retaining means 40 Special winning part 40a Special winning opening 40b Special opening / closing member (special opening / closing means)
43 Specific area 60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)

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A game board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow down is defined, and a special prize-winning portion that can be opened by a special opening / closing means on the game board and that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to win a prize And a hit determining means for determining whether or not the first hit game is to be generated when the hit determination condition is satisfied, and when the hit determining means determines that the first hit game is to be generated, the special In the gaming machine configured to allow the game ball to be awarded to the special prize opening by opening and closing the opening and closing means,
A gaming part which is disposed on the gaming board and faces the gaming area, and a ball entering area where a game ball can enter from the gaming area through an entrance is internally defined;
A first start prize opening provided inside the game component and capable of winning a game ball that has entered the ball entering area has a first start prize opening, and the winning determination condition is established by winning the first start prize opening. 1 start winning prize section,
A first path through which the game ball moving in the ball-entry area is provided in the ball-entry region between the entrance and the first start-winning port in the gaming component; A ball distribution means comprising a second path that does not reach the first start winning opening, and configured to make it difficult for a game ball to be guided from the second path to the first path;
There is a start opening / closing means capable of opening and closing a second start winning opening through which the game ball flowing down the game area can win, and the opening of the start opening / closing means opens the game ball to the second start winning opening. Is permitted, and a second start winning portion in which the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning in the second start winning opening ,
A plurality of game balls can be retained upstream of the special prize opening in the game board, and the game balls that are retained when the special opening and closing means are opened in accordance with the first winning game. A ball retention means configured to be able to win a special winning opening ,
When it is determined that the first hit game is caused by the hit determination means, the special opening / closing means is first moved from the closed position to the open position in the first hit game, and finally from the open position to the closed position. A specific effective period until the operation is performed, and a specific effective period that is longer than the specific effective period and that enables the game ball to enter the specific area provided in the special winning portion is set, and the specific during the effective time before Kitoku the constant region on condition that the game ball is ball entrance, said special closing means special pay portion is opened operate in closing manner different from the manner of opening and closing in the first per game Configured to execute a second winning game that allows a game ball to win a special winning opening;
The specific effective time starts measuring simultaneously with the start of the specific effective period, and before the game ball that has won the special winning opening at the end of the specific effective period enters the specific area, The length is set so that the specified effective time does not elapse,
It is configured to be able to give a winning rate improvement state in which a probability that a game ball wins at the second start winning port after the second winning game is higher than a normal gaming state,
When the winning determination condition is established by winning at the first start winning opening, the probability that the hit determining means determines that the first winning game is generated, and the winning by winning at the second starting winning opening The probability that the hit determination means determines that the first hit game is to be generated when the determination condition is satisfied is set to be different ,
The period during which the winning rate improvement state is given is greater than when the second winning game is triggered by winning the second start winning opening, and when the second starting game is triggered by winning the first starting winning opening. It is set to be longer when a game is generated per 2
The ball distribution means is configured to receive a game ball from the upper side, and is configured by vertically separating a plurality of crunes in which the received game balls can be swung, and in each croon, the received game balls are placed in a lower stage. A first passing port for passing through the first cloon and a second passing port for passing the received game ball through the discharge path are formed so that the game ball passing through the first passing port of the lowermost cloon It is configured to be able to win a prize at the 1st prize opening,
Each member constituting the ball distributing means is configured to be transparent, and the image display surface of a display device that displays various display effects faces the front side behind the ball distributing means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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