JP6355611B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to generate a winning game that is advantageous to a player when a winning determination that is performed when a start condition is satisfied becomes a winning determination result.

  A pachinko machine, which is a representative gaming machine, is provided with various effect devices for performing effects by display, light effects, etc. at a substantially central position of the game area defined on the surface of the game board. There is an entrance part where a pachinko ball (game ball) can enter at the bottom, side, etc., and the pachinko ball launched toward the game area according to the player's handle operation By entering the ball, an appropriate game is performed in the effect device. For example, in a pachinko machine equipped with an effect display unit such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that performs various effects such as a pattern variation effect by variably displaying a plurality of symbols as the effect device, the pachinko ball launched into the game area is Hits that are triggered by entering the starting part as the entrance part in the process of flowing down due to its own weight while rebounding by contact with a game nail or the like planted in the game area and flowing down the game area By winning the winning in the determination, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and as a result of various game effects such as symbol variation effects being performed on the effect display unit, a win game advantageous to the player is given. . In such a winning game, the opening / closing member of the special prize section that closes the special prize opening so as to be openable / closable is opened / closed in an appropriate opening / closing pattern to give a chance to win a pachinko ball to the special prize opening. A prize ball can be obtained (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-247107 A

  By the way, many of the conventional pachinko machines are provided with a variable starter (variable ball-injecting part) configured to be opened and closed by an opening / closing member as one of the starting parts. The pachinko ball is allowed to enter and the electric driving means such as a solenoid is driven to open the opening and closing member so as to allow the pachinko ball to enter the variable starter. is there. However, it is configured to determine whether or not to open the variable starter based on a determination made when a game ball enters a gate portion provided on the game board. There is a problem that the opening opportunity of the part is simplified, and the player's interest in opening the variable starting part is lowered.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and is intended to increase the interest in opening the variable pitching portion and to enhance the interest of the game. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
In a gaming machine configured to generate a winning game that is advantageous to the player, by making a hit determination performed when the start condition is satisfied as a trigger determination result,
An active ball entry part (110) in which game balls can enter,
A plurality of branched ball passages (117, 118) provided to communicate with the working ball entrance (110);
A variable entrance part (130) having a closing position for closing the entrance (132) and an opening / closing member (131) displaceable to an open position for opening the entrance (132),
The start condition is configured to be triggered by a game ball entering the variable ball entry unit (130), and
An actuating part (138) is provided that operates in accordance with the contact of a game ball passing through any one of the plurality of ball paths (117, 118) branched into the specific ball path (117). Along with this, the opening and closing member (131) of the variable ball entrance (130) is configured to open,
It is configured to vary the frequency at which the game ball that has entered the operation entrance part (110) passes through the specific ball passage (117) in which the variable entry part (130) is opened to operate according to the game state. ,
A first operating state in which the frequency at which a game ball that has entered the operating ball entering section (110) passes through a ball passage (118) different from the specific ball passage (117);
At least a second operating state in which the frequency of game balls that have entered the operating ball entering section (110) passes through the specific ball passage (117) is set,
According to a transition condition that is established when the winning determination is a winning determination result, the game state can be shifted to the gaming state of the first operating state or the second operating state after the winning game. It is a summary.

In this way, by changing the frequency at which a game ball that has entered the operation entrance part passes through a specific ball passage according to the game state, when the game ball enters the operation entry part, Increased interest in opening the ball. At this time, by configuring the variable pitching portion as a pitching portion where the starting condition is established with the entrance of the gaming ball, the variable pitching portion is opened when the gaming ball enters the working pitching portion. You can increase your interest in doing.
Further, depending on whether the game moves to the first operation state or the second operation state after the winning game, the opening of the variable ball entry portion triggered by the entry of the game ball into the operation ball entry portion By changing the frequency, it is possible to increase interest in opening the variable pitching portion.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The working ball entrance section (110) includes an operation opening / closing member (112) that opens and closes in accordance with the driving of the driving means (113), and the first position and the first position in accordance with the driving of the driving means (113). The operation opening / closing member (112) is configured to be displaced to a second position where the game ball can easily enter the operation entrance portion (110) than the first position.
A first specific game state that opens and closes the operating ball entering part (110) in a predetermined opening and closing mode, and the operating ball in an opening and closing mode that is more frequently in the second position than the first specific game state. A second specific gaming state that opens and closes the portion (110) is set,
As the first specific game state, the game ball that has entered the working ball entrance section (110) passes through the ball path (118) different from the specific ball path (117) to increase the frequency. The first operation state in which the operation opening / closing member (112) is operated, and the game ball that has entered the operation entrance portion (110) is increased in frequency so as to pass through the specific ball passage (117). A second operating state in which the operation opening / closing member (112) is operated is set at least;
In accordance with a transition condition that is established when the winning determination results in a winning determination, any one of the first operating state and the second operating state as the first specific gaming state after the winning game The gist is that the game state can be entered.
Thus, setting the 1st operation state and the 2nd operation state as the 1st specific game state which opens and closes an operation entrance part in the opening-and-closing mode with a low frequency that an operation opening-and-closing member will be in the 2nd position. Thus, in the first specific gaming state, the opening frequency of the variable pitching portion can be changed when the gaming ball enters the working pitching portion, and the gaming ball enters the working pitching portion. At this time, it is possible to further increase the interest in the opening of the variable pitching portion.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The gist of the actuating ball portion (110) is configured such that a game ball can be entered with the actuating opening / closing member (112) in the first position.
In this way, by allowing the game ball to enter the operation entrance ball portion with the operation opening / closing member in the first position, the game ball entering the operation entrance portion in the first specific game state can be obtained. An opportunity to enter can be ensured, and when a game ball enters the operating entrance, the interest in the opening of the variable entrance can be further increased.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Distributing means (121) for distributing the game ball that has entered the working ball entrance part (110) to any of the ball passages (117, 118),
The allocating means (121) includes a first allocating position at which a game ball that has entered the operating ball entry section (110) cannot pass through the specific ball path (117) and the specific ball path (117 ) Is configured to be displaceable between second distribution positions that can be passed through, and can be switched to the first distribution position and the second distribution position in accordance with the driving of the second drive means (122). And
When the game ball that has entered the operating ball entry section (110) reaches the position where the distribution means (121) is located in a state where the operation opening / closing member (112) is in the second position, the distribution means The second drive means (122) is driven so that the frequency at which the (121) is positioned at the second distribution position is higher in the second operating state than in the first operating state. The gist is that it is configured.
In this way, by switching the transfer means to the first distribution position and the second distribution position as the second drive means is driven, it is determined whether the first operating state in the first specific gaming state is the second. The opening frequency of the variable pitching portion can be changed when the game ball enters the working pitching portion, depending on whether the ball is in the activated state.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, interest in the opening of the variable pitching portion can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is the front view which carried out the longitudinal section of the game board concerning an example, and shows the arrangement position of the 1st and 2nd compound entrance part enlarged. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. (a) is sectional drawing of the channel | path distribution part which shows the state which has a distribution member in a discharge position, (b) is sectional drawing of the channel | channel distribution part which shows the state in which a distribution member exists in an operation position. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a main part of the variable starter, where (a) shows a state where the start port opening / closing member is in the closed position, and (b) shows a state where the start port opening / closing member is in the open position. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the big hit game and the small hit game for each special symbol triggered by winning the fixed start portion and the variable start portion, and (b) shows the gaming state at the time of determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the corresponding big hit probability and the small hit probability, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the normal hit probability according to the game state at the time of determination. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the opening pattern of the operation port opening / closing member and the distribution operation pattern of the distribution member in the usual figure. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of special figure input processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure start process.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball (game ball) as a game medium will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Named by state. In each figure, the symbol P indicates a pachinko sphere.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes a base 11, 12 that is formed to open forward and is installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game shop, and a front opening of the base 11, 12. And a front member 13 that forms a front face of the gaming machine and is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the bases 11 and 12, and various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the front member 13 as an installation base material. Thus, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is located on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably disposed on the middle frame 12. In addition, on the back side of the game board 20, a design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) is changed in response to the establishment of a predetermined start condition (pachinko ball winning in each start port 32, 132 described later). A symbol display device (symbol display unit) 17 as an effect executing unit for performing a symbol variation effect is detachably disposed. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the symbol display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type symbol display device 17 or a dot matrix type is employed. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative drawings such as the above display devices can be adopted.

  A front frame 13 serving as a front member is formed on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Yes. The front frame 13 is provided with a fluoroscopy protection plate formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 from the front side. . In addition, ball trays 14 and 15 capable of storing pachinko balls are provided below the window 13a in the front frame 13, so that the ball trays 14 and 15 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. It has become. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. Note that one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure provided only with one ball | bowl tray 14,15.

  Further, an operation handle 16 for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is provided at a position on the front right side of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game In the region 21, the position where the pachinko ball can reach (launch position) can be arbitrarily changed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a plate-like member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is disposed on the back side of the game board 20. A guide rail 22 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down is defined by the guide rail 22. Note that a launch port 24 through which a pachinko ball launched by the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 21 is formed to open upward in the upper left position of the game area 21. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear directions at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are attached to the respective installation openings. At the lowest position, an out port 23 is provided for discharging the pachinko balls launched into the game area 21 to the outside of the game board 20. Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, there are a decorative member 25 on which the display unit of the symbol display device 17 is visible from the front side, a entrance part where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter, and the like. It is arranged as the game board installation component. Here, the game board 20 of the embodiment is configured so as to be provided with composite ball entering portions 30 and 100 having a plurality of ball entering portions 31, 34/110 and 130. Compared to the configuration in which 34/110 and 130 are individually disposed, the opening workability of the mounting opening for the game board 20 and the disposition workability of the members are improved. In the embodiment, the first composite entrance ball The unit 30 and the second composite ball entering unit 100 are disposed on the game board 20. Here, when a pachinko ball enters the ball entrance that opens in the game area 21 is collectively referred to as “entry ball”, and the pachinko ball enters (enters) the ball entrance, a predetermined game condition In some cases, for example, “winning” is designated when a winning ball payout condition, a per-special-symbol determination condition described later, or a per-normal-score determination condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the decoration member 25 is a member also called a center role arranged at the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22, and is a display window 25a that opens back and forth. It is formed in the frame shape which has. And the said symbol display apparatus 17 is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game board 20 so that a display part may be located behind the display window 25a of the said decoration member 25, and the pattern from the front side of the game board 20 via the said display window 25a. It is comprised so that the display part of the display apparatus 17 can be visually recognized. In the following description, the decorative member that the display unit of the symbol display device 17 faces is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 25. Specifically, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 projects forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and extends so as to surround the display window 25a, and is a partition that divides the game area 21 and the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 A wall portion 26 and a thin plate-like base plate portion 27 extending outward from the rear edge of the partition wall portion 26 are provided. Then, with the base plate portion 27 in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing the base plate portion 27 to the game board 20 from the front side by fixing means such as screws. The game area 21 where the pachinko balls flow down is defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (specifically, between the partition wall 26 and the guide rail 22). Yes. In addition, the said baseplate part 27 is formed in the thickness which can pass a pachinko ball on the front side in the state which attached the frame-shaped decoration body 25 to the game board 20. As shown in FIG. The partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 continuously extends from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 27) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17. Note that the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is not limited to a form in which the display window 25a is opened at the front and rear, but may be configured to block all or part of the display window 25a with a transparent plate or the like.

  That is, the game area 21 defined in the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path 21a in which the launched pachinko ball flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the outlet 23, The hit pachinko ball is partitioned into a second ball flow path 21 b that flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the out port 23. Thereby, by adjusting the hitting force by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16, a game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball launched from the launch port 24 flows down the first ball flow path 21a, and The player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down path 21b. In the gaming area 21, the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b. The out port 23 is provided in a region where the pachinko spheres that have flown down each of them are discharged.

  The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails G in the game area 21, and a rotation guide member K that rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 is rotatably supported. The pachinko ball flow direction is irregularly changed by contact with the game nail G or the rotation guide member K. The rotation guide member K is a member also called a “windmill” having a plurality of (for example, three) contact pieces (not shown) radially from the center of rotation, and is used to contact pachinko balls with the contact pieces. Along with this, the rotation guide member K is rotated so as to release the pachinko ball in the left-right direction. In the embodiment, a rotation guide member K is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first spherical flow path 21a).

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 28 below the display window 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25). The partition wall 26 forming the left side of the display window 25a (the side on the first ball flow path 21a side) is provided with a ball introduction part 29 that opens to the game area 21 and communicates with the stage 28. The pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21 a) can be taken into the inside (stage 28) of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 of the ball introduction portion 29. And the discharge part 28b-28c which inclines below toward the front (game area | region 21) is formed in the rolling surface 28a which forms the upper surface of the said stage 28, and the pachinko ball which rolls the said rolling surface 28a is used. It is comprised so that it may discharge to the game area | region 21 from the discharge parts 28b-28c. Here, a plurality of discharge portions 28b to 28c are formed on the stage 28 above the first composite ball entry portion 30 to be described later, and pachinko balls are discharged from any of the discharge portions 28b to 28c. It is like that. Specifically, a first discharge part 28b positioned vertically above a fixed start port 32 (described later) in the first composite ball entry part 30 and two left and right sides of the first discharge part 28b. The second discharge portions 28c and 28c are provided, and the pachinko ball on the stage 28 is discharged from the first discharge portion 28b, so that the fixed start port is more than that discharged from the second discharge portions 28c and 28c. It is configured so that it is easy to win 32 (enter a ball). That is, by configuring the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a so that the pachinko ball can be guided to the upper position of the first composite ball entry portion 30 (fixed start port 32) by the stage 28, the first The pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a has a higher probability of winning the fixed start port 32 than the pachinko ball flowing down the two-ball flow path 21b.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 3, the game board 20 is provided with a plurality of entrance portions into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter, and the entrance portions into which pachinko balls enter A predetermined game proceeds according to the game. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the fixed starting part 31 (specific starting part) as the entrance part can enter pachinko balls that flow down the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b. A pachinko ball that is provided at a different position and has a gate part 34 (predetermined entrance part) as the entrance part, a special winning part 40, and variable entrance parts 110, 130 that flow down the second entrance path 21b. Is provided at a position where a ball can be entered. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, a normal winning portion 45 as a pitching portion is arranged so as to be located in each of the first and second ball flow down paths 21a and 21b, and the first and second balls. Pachinko balls that have flowed down the flow paths 21 a and 21 b can win the normal winning portion 45. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the fixed starting portion 31 and the gate portion 34 are provided in the first composite entrance portion 30, and the variable entrance portions 110 and 130 are provided in the second composite entrance portion. A ball unit 100 is disposed on the game board 20.

(Regarding the first composite entrance 30)
As shown in FIG. 3, the first composite ball entry section 30 serves as a ball entrance at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow paths 21 a and 21 b in the embodiment) can enter. A fixed starter 31 having a starter 32 is provided, and a gate port 35 serving as a entrance is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (the second ball downflow path 21b in the embodiment) can enter. The gate part 34 which has is provided. The fixed starter 31 is provided in the game area 21 so that the start port 32 opens with a constant opening width, and a pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 to the position where the fixed starter 31 is arranged has a constant probability. You can enter the ball. In addition, the gate portion 34 is provided so that the gate opening 35 opens with a certain opening width in the gaming area 21, and a pachinko ball that has flowed down the gaming area 21 to the position where the gate portion 34 is disposed has a certain probability. Can enter the ball.

  Here, in the first composite ball entering unit 30, the pachinko ball winning the fixed starting unit 31 is detected by a ball detection sensor (ball detection means) 75 wired to the main control board 60. 4 (see FIG. 4), and a special figure hit determination (hit determination) described later is executed when the ball detection sensor 75 detects a pachinko ball and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60. It is set as follows. Further, in the first composite ball entry section 30, the pachinko ball that has entered the gate section 34 is configured to be detected by a ball detection sensor 76 that is wired to the main control board 60 (FIG. 4). (Refer to FIG. 4), when the ball detection sensor 76 detects a pachinko ball and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60, a hitting determination (opening determination as to whether or not to allow the opening operation) described later is performed. The operation opening / closing member 112 (operation) of the operation entrance portion 110 is set so that it is determined to be executed and the determination of the normal map becomes a determination result (that is, a determination result that allows the opening operation). The first solenoid 113 (described later) is driven so as to open the opening / closing member. Then, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 112 of the variable entrance portion 130 is permitted (opening operation is possible) by opening the operation opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110. . In this way, the first composite pitching unit 30 is a pitching unit that satisfies a special figure determination condition for determining whether or not to cause a game per special figure to be triggered by a win (payment) of a pachinko ball. Specifically, the fixed start unit 31) and the hitting condition of the pachinko ball (the opening determination condition for determining whether or not the opening operation of the opening and closing member 131 of the variable pitching portion 130 is allowed) are established when the pachinko ball enters. It is comprised as a unit member provided with the entrance part (specifically gate part 34) to do. The special figure determination condition is a starting condition for executing a game based on a predetermined lottery.

  In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has won the fixed starter 31 is referred to as a fixed start detection sensor 75, and a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the gate unit 34 is a gate sensor. It shall be designated as 76. The gate portion 34 is formed so that the outlet always opens in the game area 21 (specifically, the second ball flow path 21b), and the pachinko ball that has entered the gate port 35 passes through the gate portion 34. Then, it is discharged as it is to the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b). Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the award ball payout condition is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the fixed starter 31 (detection of the pachinko ball by the fixed start detection sensor 75). A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of a detection signal from the fixed start detection sensor 75 to the main control board 60. In the embodiment, the award ball payout condition is set not to be satisfied when a pachinko ball enters the gate portion 34, but the award ball payout condition may also be satisfied.

(Regarding the second composite entry portion 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, the second composite ball entering portion 100 is disposed on the game board 20 so as to be biased to one of the first ball flow path 21 a and the second ball flow path 21 b. Thus, a plurality of (two in the embodiment) variable ball entering portions 110 and 130 are provided so that pachinko balls flowing down the ball flow paths arranged in an uneven manner can enter. In the embodiment, the second composite ball entry portion 100 is disposed in the second ball flow passage 21b, and only pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow passage 21b enter the variable ball entry portions 110 and 130. It is configured to be able to sphere. The variable entrance portions 110 and 130 include entrance apertures 111 and 132 into which pachinko balls can enter, and opening and closing members 112 and 131 that change the opening width of the entrance apertures 111 and 132 with respect to the second ball downflow path 21b. , And the entrance portion configured to change (variably) the ease with which the pachinko ball enters the entrance entrance 111, 132 corresponding to the operation of the opening and closing members 112, 131.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the first solenoid 113 as the electric driving means is connected to the opening / closing member 112 as the variable ball entry portion, and the opening / closing member 112 is driven by the driving of the first solenoid 113. Mechanical opening / closing member 131 is operated in accordance with physical contact between an electrically-operated variable entrance portion 110 that opens and closes and a pachinko ball that enters the entrance 111 of the electrically-operated entrance portion 110. A variable entrance portion 130 is provided. In the embodiment, one electric variable pitching portion 110 and one mechanical variable pitching portion 130 are provided.

  Here, the mechanical variable ball entry portion 130 is configured such that the entered pachinko ball is detected by a ball detection sensor 78 wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4). The ball detection sensor 78 detects the pachinko sphere and the detection signal is input to the main control board 60. The award ball payout condition is set to be satisfied, and the ball detection sensor 78 controls the main control. A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the substrate 60. Then, it is configured such that the determination per special figure is executed (the start condition is satisfied) when the pachinko ball enters the mechanical variable ball entrance 130 (detection of the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor 78). .

  In the following description, the variable ball entrance portion in which the opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed by the first solenoid 113 is referred to as an operation ball entrance portion 110, and the ball entrance port of the operation ball entrance portion 110 is referred to as an operation aperture 111. The opening / closing member of the operating ball entrance 110 is referred to as an operating port opening / closing member 112. In addition, the variable entrance portion where the opening / closing member 131 is opened / closed when the entrance into the operation entrance portion 110 (operation aperture 111) is triggered is referred to as a variable start portion 130, and the entrance port of the variable start portion 130 is referred to as a variable start portion 130. Is designated as the variable start port 132, and the opening / closing member of the variable starter 130 is referred to as the start port opening / closing member 131 (second opening / closing member). A ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the variable starter 130 is referred to as a variable start detection sensor 78.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning portion (special winning means) 40 is provided on the path on the arrangement side of the second composite ball receiving portion 100 in the first ball flowing path 21a and the second ball flowing path 21b. It is provided so as to be biased. In the embodiment, the special winning portion 40 is provided so as to be positioned in the second ball flow path 21b, and only the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can win the special prize portion 40. ing. Here, the special winning portion 40 is configured to be located upstream of the position where the second composite ball portion 100 is disposed. Accordingly, the pachinko balls that have flowed down the second ball flow path 21b without winning the special winning portion 40 move toward the second composite ball entering portion 100, so that the operation ball entering portion 110 and the variable start portion It is possible to enter 130.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special winning portion 40 is a special opening / closing member that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 as a winning opening that opens in the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b). 43, and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the special opening / closing member 43 is closed and an open position where the special opening / closing member 43 is opened in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 4) as driving means. In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member 43 is configured to open and close the special winning opening 41 by swinging about a shaft extending in the front-rear direction. 2 is shown by a solid line in FIG. Further, the special prize winning section 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 79 (see FIG. 4) as a special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the special prize opening 41, and the special prize detection sensor. 79 is wired to the main control board 60. The special payout unit 40 is set so that the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the special winning portion 40 (detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 79). As the detection signal is input to 60, a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. Here, the determination of the special figure determination performed when the pachinko ball enters either the fixed starter 31 or the variable starter 130 is a hit (big hit or small hit) determination result. A winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) for opening the special winning portion 40 is given, and the special winning solenoid 42 is driven by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition according to the type of the winning game. To be controlled.

(Regular winning part 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 45 is provided in the game board 20 so as to open a normal winning port 46 through which a pachinko ball can win (enter) in the lower left and right positions of the game area 21. Yes. The normal winning portion 45 is provided in the gaming area 21 so that a normal winning opening 46 opens with a certain opening width, and the gaming area 21 (specifically, the first or The pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow path 21a) can enter the normal winning opening 46 that is always open with a certain probability. In the embodiment, three normal winning portions 45 are provided in the first ball flow path 21 a of the game board 20. Here, each normal winning section 45 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 4) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 46. The main control board 60 is connected by wiring. The payout condition for the winning ball is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the normal winning portion 45 (detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 48), and the main control is performed from the normal winning detection sensor 48. A predetermined number (four in the embodiment) of prize balls is paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the substrate 60.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, various winning information (various random number information to be described later) is sent to the main control CPU 60a when either the fixed start detection sensor 75 or the variable start detection sensor 78 detects a pachinko ball. Acquired and judgment per special figure (hit judgment) is performed based on the obtained information. Specifically, various winning information acquired with the detection of the sensors 75 and 78 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information, The first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read at the timing of executing the special figure determination, and the determination is performed. Then, based on the result of the special symbol determination, special symbol display is executed in special symbol display units 50A and 50B (described later), and a symbol variation effect is executed in the symbol display device 17. . Then, as a result of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, the symbol that is a predetermined hit display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol display is performed as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. A winning combination advantageous to the player is given to the player 17 by a combination of symbols (for example, three sets of the same decorative drawing) that are displayed in a predetermined manner on the device 17, and a winning game is generated. Accordingly, the special winning portion 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path 21a due to the shape of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (configuration of the stage 28, etc.), the arrangement of the game nails G, and the like. In the case of a left-handed game, the pachinko ball enters the fixed start portion 31 (fixed start port 32) of the first composite ball entry portion 30 as compared to the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. It is configured to increase the possibility of winning a ball (winning). In addition, when the pachinko ball flows down through the second ball flow path 21b (in the case of a right-handed game), the first composite ball entry portion 30 is compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a. Gate part 34 (gate opening 35), the second complex entry part 100 operating entry part 110 (operation entry 111), variable starting part 130 (variable starting part 132), special winning part 40 (special winning part opening) 41) is configured to increase the possibility of a pachinko ball entering (winning). Therefore, the player can actively switch between left-handed game and right-handed game by rotating the operation lever 16a, so that the winning portion where the pachinko ball can win can be switched. In the embodiment, the pachinko sphere that has flowed down the second sphere flow path 21b is configured not to win the fixed starter 31 and the pachinko sphere that has flowed down the first sphere flow path 21a The mouth 35), the operation ball portion 110 (operation port 111), the variable start portion 130 (variable start port 132), and the special winning portion 40 (special winning portion 41) cannot be won. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first composite ball entering portion 30 is disposed on the game board 20 so that the ball starting paths 31a and 21b that are easy to enter the ball are different between the fixed start portion 31 and the gate portion 34. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game in which the player actively switches the ball flow down paths 21a and 21b through which the pachinko balls flow down according to the game state.

(Concerning the specific configuration of the second composite entrance portion 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, each of the second composite ball entering portion 100 is provided with the operation ball entering portion 110 and the variable start portion 130 on the back side of the main body member 105 fixed to the game board 20. The main body member 105 is fixed from the front surface of the game board 20. In addition, the second composite ball entry portion 100 is configured such that the operation ball entry portion 110 is disposed on the upstream side of the variable start portion 130 in the second ball flow down path 21b, and the operation entrance of the operation ball entry portion 110 is provided. A passage distribution unit (distribution means) 120 is provided that distributes the pachinko balls that have entered the ball 111 to the plurality of ball passages 117 and 118 and passes them out. Here, in the passage distribution unit 120 of the embodiment, an operating passage 117 (a specific ball passage) in which the passing pachinko ball opens the variable starter 130 and a passing pachinko ball opens the variable starter 130 is opened. The pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 is distributed to any one of the discharge passages 118 that are discharged to the outside of the game board 20 without any change. The pachinko ball that has entered the ball can be guided to the variable starter 130.

(About the operation entrance 110)
As shown in FIG. 3, the operation opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is supported so as to be rotatable about a rotation shaft 112 a extending in the front-rear direction, and sandwiches the operation opening 111. A pair of left and right are provided to face each other. The operation port opening / closing member 112 has a first position (a solid line position in FIG. 3) that is opposed to the pachinko ball at an interval at which the pachinko ball can pass, and a second position at which an interval through which the pachinko ball can pass is larger than the first position ( The position of the operation port opening / closing member 112 is held at the first position when the first solenoid 113 is not driven. It has become. That is, the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) can enter the working ball entering section 110 in a state where the working port opening / closing member 112 is in the first position, As the solenoid 113 is driven, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is displaced from the first position to the second position, so that the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) enter the operation ball entry section 110. It is configured to make it easier to enter the ball. Here, in the embodiment, the pair of operating port opening / closing members 112 are opposed to each other at a distance slightly wider than the diameter of the pachinko ball at the first position, and the distance between the pair of operating port opening / closing members 112 is the pachinko ball at the second position. It is configured to expand to about three times the diameter. In addition, the space | interval of a pair of working port opening / closing member 112 in the state in a 1st position is not restricted to the space | interval mentioned above.

(About the passage allocation unit 120)
As shown in FIG. 5, the passage allocating unit 120 distributes pachinko balls passing through the communication passage 115 communicating with the working port 111 to any one of the plurality of ball passages 117 and 118 for delivery. 121 and a second solenoid 122 as an electric drive means connected to the distribution member 121 in a connected manner. The sorting member 121 has a discharge position (see FIG. 5 (a), first distribution position) that allows the pachinko ball that enters the working port 111 and passes through the communication path 115 to pass through the discharge path 118. The second solenoid 122 is provided so as to be able to move between the operation position (see FIG. 5B, the second distribution position) where the pachinko ball passing through the communication path 115 is led out to the operation path 117. By controlling the drive, the sorting member 121 is moved to the discharge position and the operation position. In the embodiment, the discharge passage 118 is formed so as to extend laterally (left side in the embodiment) from the distribution area of the pachinko balls by the distribution member 121, and the working passage 117 It is formed to extend downward from the dividing region. That is, at the discharge position, the sorting member 121 closes the entrance of the working passage 117 so that the pachinko balls cannot pass, so that the pachinko balls entering the working port 111 and passing through the communication passage 115 are discharged into the discharge passage 118. To be guided to. Then, in the operating position, the sorting member 121 is retracted laterally from the ball entrance of the working passage 117, and the entrance of the working passage 117 is opened so that a pachinko ball can pass through, thereby entering the working port 111. Thus, pachinko balls that have passed through the communication passage 115 are guided to the operation passage 117.

(Variable starter 130)
As shown in FIG. 3, the variable starter 130 is displaceable to a closed position (see FIG. 3) for closing the variable start opening 132 and an open position for opening the variable start opening 132. A pachinko ball that passes through an operating passage 117 that communicates with the operating port 111 and can be brought into contact with the pachinko ball to operate in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball, and a pachinko ball that has won the variable start port 132 And a second actuating member 139 which is provided so as to be in contact with the pachinko ball and actuates in accordance with the pachinko ball contact. Then, the first operating member 138 that is activated by the contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 111 in a state where the starting port opening / closing member 131 is in the closed position opens the starting port opening / closing member 131 from the closed position. The second actuating member 139 that has been moved in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball that has won the variable start opening 132 with the start opening / closing member 131 in the open position is moved to the open position. To the closed position. That is, the first actuating member 138 of the variable starter 130 triggers that the normal figure determination (opening determination as to whether or not the opening operation is permitted) becomes the universal figure (determination result that permits the opening operation). The opening opening / closing member 112 that is allowed to open is operated by entering the operation port 111 while the opening is being opened, and functions as an opening operation means for opening the start port opening / closing member 131. The second actuating member 139 of the variable starter 130 is actuated by entering the variable start port 132 while the start port opening / closing member 131 is open, and closing operation means for closing the start port opening / closing member 131. Is functioning as

  Here, an example of a structure that opens and closes the start port opening / closing member 131 by contact with a pachinko ball in the variable starter 130 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the start port opening / closing member 131 is formed in a so-called flap shape that gradually becomes thinner upward, and the lower end side is supported by a rotating shaft (not shown), and the tip end portion (end portion) ) Between the closed position (see FIG. 6 (a)) and the open position (see FIG. 6 (b)) with the tip directed obliquely to the upper left (see FIG. 6 (b)). It is configured to swing. Further, the start opening / closing member 131 is formed with an engagement piece 137 protruding in the radial direction from the center of rotation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the second actuating member 139 provided in the variable starter 130 is engaged with the engagement piece 137 of the start port opening / closing member 131 and the engagement piece 137. It is configured to be capable of rotational displacement at the release position where is released. The second operating member 139 in the engagement position is configured to come into contact with and engage with the engagement piece 137 in the rotation direction of the start port opening / closing member 131 when the start port opening / closing member 131 is in the closed position. Due to the abutting action of the engagement piece 137 and the second operating member 139, the rotation of the start port opening / closing member 131 from the closed position to the open position is restricted. The first actuating member 138 swung by the contact of the pachinko ball passing through the actuating passage 117 is configured to actuate the second actuating member 139 to displace it to the release position. When the engagement with the actuating member 139 is released, the start port opening / closing member 131 rotates by its own weight from the closed position to the open position. In the open position, the engagement piece 137 of the start port opening / closing member 131 is positioned on the rotation locus of the second operating member 139, and is rotated from the release position to the engagement position by contact with the pachinko ball. When the second operating member 139 pushes down the engagement piece 137, the start port opening / closing member 131 is rotated from the open position toward the closed position. In addition, it is not restricted to this, Various structures are employable. For example, a latch mechanism is provided, and when the predetermined number (for example, two) of pachinko balls come into contact with the second operation member 139, the second operation member 139 presses the engagement piece 137 of the start port opening / closing member 131. Can be configured to operate.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display section 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, the outer right lower position of the game area 21). By checking the game information display unit M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately checked. Here, the game information display unit M of the embodiment includes special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, a general figure display unit 55, and the like as game state display units for displaying the game information. A general-purpose hold display unit 56 and the like 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 state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. Has been.

(About special map display)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display parts 50A and 50B are activated by winning the fixed start part 31 and the variable start part 130, and show the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure). It is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are triggered by the first special figure display unit 50A for starting the variable display of the special figure triggered by the winning of the fixed starting unit 31 and the winning of the variable starting unit 130, respectively. The special figure display unit 50B starts the special figure variable display, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality (eight in the embodiment) of LED lamps. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed starter 31, a special figure fluctuation display that blinks and fluctuates in which the LED lamp of the first special figure display part 50 A is sequentially turned on and off is performed, and finally the LED lamp One of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where lighting is confirmed and stopped. Also, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the variable starter 130, a blinking fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off, and finally the LED lamp is turned on. One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed according to the stopped lighting position (lighting pattern). In addition, although the special figure display parts 50A and 50B of an Example are comprised so that a special figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, In the form which can change a lighting position suitably and can finally carry out a lighting display. Any other display means capable of displaying a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special drawings can be used.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the big hit or the small hit, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. The special figure of can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on the special chart display units 50A and 50B are 100 types of special charts that can recognize big hits (big hit symbols) and small hits that can recognize small hits. One kind of special figure as a display (small winning symbol) and one kind of special figure as a detachable display (missing pattern) that can recognize a deviation are set corresponding to each of the special figure display portions 50A and 50B. Then, one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the determined special figure is confirmed and stopped and displayed on each special figure display unit 50A, 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. The number of special symbols as the big hit symbol, the small bonus symbol, and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. A special figure as a win display (big hit display and small win display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a win game corresponding to the win display (big hit game or small hit game) ) Is subsequently given to the player. The big hit game and the small hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. 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.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 receive winning information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per special figure) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starting unit 31 and the variable starting unit 130. When storing as special figure start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 are configured so that the main control RAM 60c stores the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starting unit 31. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as one special figure start hold information, and the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the variable starter 130 is the main control RAM 60c. Includes a second special figure hold display section 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is plural (two in the embodiment). It is comprised by the light emission display part. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display that are held (the number of the reserved special figure determination is held). Frequency) is notified.

  Here, the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the fixed start section 31, and the first special figure start hold information is displayed. Each time a special figure determination based on the figure start hold information (that is, the first special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect)) is performed, 1 is subtracted. The number of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the variable start unit 130 and the second special figure start hold information is displayed. Each time a special figure determination (second special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect)) based on the start hold information is performed, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. ", The corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), and when each start hold storage number is" 3 "to" 4 ", the corresponding special figure hold The display units 52 and 53 blink sequentially in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), so that the player can grasp the number of holds of each special figure start hold information.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon winning the variable start unit 130 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the main control CPU 60a preferentially executes the special figure determination based on the second special figure start hold information. Thus, the symbol display device 17 is configured to execute a symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) based on the determination result of the special symbol per unit determination.

(About the general map display 55)
The normal symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol for notification indicating the result of the universal symbol determination (opening determination) performed when the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 76 is detected (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 34). This is a display unit that displays a specific name). Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose display unit 55 includes a plurality (three in the embodiment) of LED lamps, and detects pachinko balls of the gate sensor 76 (pachinko balls of the gate unit 34). Triggered when the LED lamp of the normal display 55 is sequentially turned on / off, the flashing fluctuation display of the normal figure is performed, and finally the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the LED lamp is definitely lit By this, one of a plurality of types of common maps is displayed. In addition, although the common figure display part 55 of an Example is comprised so that a common figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, A lighting position is changed suitably and a display mode is changed, and finally a lighting display Any other form may be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a common map can be employed.

  Specifically, the common figure that can be displayed in the common figure display unit 55 includes one kind of common figure as a hit display (design per common figure) that can recognize the winning per common figure (per common figure). , One type of common map is set as an error display that can recognize the error, and one common map determined according to the judgment result of the universal map is displayed as a variable As a result, a fixed stop display is displayed on the general map display section 55. In addition, the number of the common figure as a symbol per common figure which can be displayed in the general figure display part 55 mentioned above and a common figure is an example, Comprising: It can change suitably. Then, a general map as a hit display is displayed on the general map display unit 55, so that the opening control of the operating ball entering unit 110 is continuously given to the player. That is, the universal map display unit 55 of the embodiment performs a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a general map variable display) in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 76, and as a variable display means for displaying the determination result of the universal map determination. It functions. That is, the universal figure display unit 55 according to the embodiment functions as display means for displaying the determination result of the universal symbol determination (opening determination) while performing symbol variation in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 76 (ball passage detection means). Is.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The general map hold display unit 56 stores open determination information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per general map) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 34 in the internal storage means (Example The main control RAM 60c) is a display unit that displays the number of suspensions of the general-purpose map start hold information in an identifiable manner when it is stored as the general-purpose map start hold information. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is notified. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 34, the number of stored general map starts displayed in the general map hold display unit 56 is incremented by one. 1 is subtracted every time. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(Right-handed display 58)
The right-handed display unit 58 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that the right-handed game in which a right-handed game for launching a pachinko ball to the second ball flow path 21b is scheduled. In the embodiment, in the pachinko machine 10 in which the special winning portion 40 is arranged in the second ball flow path 21b, a gaming state in which a winning game (a big hit game and a small hit game) is given, or a ball entering the working ball portion 110 is entered. As a trigger, the gaming state to which the second non-variable state in which the opening operation of the variable starter 130 is allowed corresponds to the specific gaming state. The right-handed display unit 58 is composed of one LED lamp. In the case of a specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned on for notification, and in the case of a non-specific gaming state that is not in the specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned off for notification. Further, the right-handed display 58 is turned on at the same time as the transition to the specific game state, and is turned off at the same time as the specific game state is finished. In addition, during the specific game state (second non-variable short state, big hit game or small hit game), the right-handed display unit 58 is continuously lit and the non-specific game state (first non-variable short state and The main control CPU 60a controls the light emission of the right-handed display part 58 so that the right-handed display part 58 is continuously turned off during the variable speed state.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows (not shown) that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner. The starting parts (the fixed starting part 31 and the variable starting part 130). ), The decoration of each symbol row starts to change. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and the effective stop position of each symbol row is determined by the symbol variation effect. The symbol combination of the decoration figure displayed in a fixed stop display on the combined stop symbol effective line is derived. In addition, in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and an effective stop position of a decorative drawing is determined for each symbol row, and three symbol rows are set. The design variation effect is performed in a state in which the decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed at the same time. That is, in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, one stop symbol effective line that combines the effective stop positions of the symbol columns is set. In the following description, the left symbol sequence, the middle symbol sequence, and the right symbol sequence may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each symbol row of the symbol display device 17 is configured as a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and is compared with the special figure. The decoration is displayed much larger. For this reason, the player can recognize whether it is a hit or not from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line of the symbol display device 17.

  The symbol display device 17 displays the decorative drawing so as to move in a predetermined changing direction (in the embodiment, from the top to the bottom in the vertical direction) with the start of the symbol changing effect. A fixed stop is made for each symbol row in a predetermined stop order. In the example, at the start of the symbol variation production, the decorative drawing starts to change in the order of the left symbol column, the middle symbol column, and the right symbol column, and is confirmed and stopped in the order of the left symbol column, the right symbol column, and the middle symbol column. On the basis of the variation timing of the decoration diagram to be changed, the variation timing of the decoration diagram of each symbol row is appropriately changed according to the effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 and the number of stored special figure start hold information It is configured to be.

  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 “definite stop” is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed at a valid stop position of each symbol row in a state where the decorative drawing is continuously stopped for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. In addition, the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment is configured to stop and display the decorative drawing at the effective stop position of each symbol row in a “temporary stop” state in which the symbol is not stopped continuously for the special symbol variation interval time. In accordance with the effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, it is possible to perform a display mode in which the decorative illustration is temporarily stopped and the variation display is started again. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is changed so as to slightly shake 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 change interval time. Contains.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special symbol display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the second special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 2 and the decorative diagram are confirmed and stopped. Is done. In the embodiment, the special map change display is not performed simultaneously on the first and second special map display units 50A and 50B, and the special map display is performed on one of the special map display units 50A and 50B. In this case, the information is stored on hold as first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c. In addition, the special figure variation display can be performed independently and simultaneously in the first and second special figure display sections 50A and 50B.

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in each symbol row, and the basic ornamental drawings are displayed in each symbol row. In order to change the display. 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. Further, the decoration diagram may be given a first identification pattern that allows the player to definitely recognize that a probable change state (described later) is given after the big hit game is finished, and a probable change state after the big hit game is finished. Is classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized indefinitely. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the big hit game is finished will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

  Then, 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 symbol display device 17 is a winning symbol combination, a winning game (big hit game or It is possible to grasp that a small hit game) is granted. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row is set as the jackpot symbol combination. The symbol combination of the decorations that can recognize the jackpot becomes the jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect on which the jackpot display is displayed. Further, in the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. It is configured to recognize that a predetermined big hit game or a small hit game is given by displaying a special decoration drawing at any one (for example, an effective stop position of the middle symbol row). The symbol combination of decorative figures that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the big hit game or the small hit game becomes the hit suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) Therefore, it can be recognized that, in principle, the game is “out of play” in which no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as an opportunity to execute a predetermined performance (for example, a predetermined big hit game or a small hit game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. is there. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in consecutive ascending or descending order (for example, “123”, “321”), the left symbol row, and the decorative symbols in the middle symbol row Are the same, and the symbol combination in the right symbol row is shifted by one (for example, “778”). The symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are the predetermined word alignment (for example, “758” (Nagoya)) ) And the like. As described above, the specific symbol combination is a symbol pattern combination that can be selected not only as the off-line display result but also as the winning display result (big hit display result or small hit display result).

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

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. Is done. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorations displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decoration figure is fixedly displayed on each symbol row of the symbol display device 17. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration drawing with respect to the special drawing displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A and the second special drawing display unit 50B is not limited to one-to-one. The symbol combination by one decoration drawing is selected from the combinations.

(About the probability variation state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game ends. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance to win the special figure determination varies from a low probability to a high probability, thereby triggering the operation of the special winning portion 40 (pachinko ball winning opportunity to the separate winning portion). The generation rate of can be increased. In the following description, the gaming state to which the first privilege gaming state is assigned is referred to as “probability change state” for convenience, and the gaming state to which the first privilege gaming state is not assigned is referred to as “non-probability change state” for convenience. ".

  The probability change function is a big hit after the end of the big hit game (win game), provided that the type of the special figure displayed in the fixed stop (Special figure 1 or special figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (specific symbol). This is a function that can give a probability variation state that changes the lottery probability (big hit probability) of a low probability (1 / 19.56 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1 / 7.53 in the embodiment) (FIG. 7 (b)). A gaming state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the special figure to which the probability variation state is given after the winning game is a probability variation, and the special figure to which the probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability that the judgment per special figure will be a hit judgment result fluctuates with a high probability and the special figure perception is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player. The player is playing a game with the expectation that it will be an odd hit. Here, whether or not to give the variable state is determined according to the type of symbol per special figure as will be described later. In the embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until the predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) is executed after the end of the big hit game. In the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is set to be continuously given until 1000 symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) are executed. Note that the period during which the probability variation state is given (hereinafter, the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special variation variation display) in which the probability variation state continues is referred to as the probability variation number) is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continue to give a certain probability state after the probability variation state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the big hit game is generated.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game ends. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said operation port 111 opened and closed by the operation port opening / closing member 112 increases compared with the game state to which the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. It is easy to win. Specifically, in the 2nd 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, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the working port opening / closing member 112 that opens the working port 111, the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the working port 111 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the working port opening / closing member 112 for opening the working port 111 once per diagram, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the working port opening / closing member 112, This can be realized by increasing the number of times the mouth opening / closing member 112 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the combined state of (1) to (3) is referred to as “changed state” for convenience. The gaming state to which the second privilege gaming state is not given is referred to as a “non-variable state” for convenience. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the non-change state is set as the first specific gaming state in which the operation entrance ball portion 110 (the operation port opening and closing member 112) is opened and closed in a predetermined opening and closing mode, The variable speed state is set as the second specific game state in which the operation entrance ball portion 110 (the operation port opening / closing member 112) is opened / closed in an opening / closing manner having a higher frequency of the second position than the non-changeable state.

  In the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 55 in the non-variable short state is set to the first normal figure change time (5000 milliseconds in this embodiment) as described later. In the short state, the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation display performed in the common figure display unit 55 is set to the second common figure fluctuation time (1400 milliseconds in this embodiment) shorter than the non-variable short state. As the state is given, the fluctuation time of the universal figure display performed in the universal figure display unit 55 is shortened. In addition, the winning probability of determination per common figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (11000/65536 in the embodiment), and the winning probability of determination per common figure in the variable state is high (in the example, 11100/65536), the winning probability of the determination for the normal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability in accordance with the provision of the variable state (see FIG. 7 (c)). In the embodiment, the time from the time when the normal map is confirmed and stopped until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 milliseconds.

  Further, in the variable state and the variable state, as described later, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened and closed based on an opening pattern determined according to the gaming state. Specifically, in the non-changing state, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed based on one of a first opening pattern P1 and a second opening pattern P2 to be described later, and in the changing state, a first opening to be described later is performed. The operating port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed based on the pattern P1. In the following description, a state in which the opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed based on the first opening pattern P1 in the non-changeable state is referred to as a first non-changeable state (first operation state). In some cases, the state in which the opening / closing member 112 is opened and closed based on the second opening pattern P2 is referred to as a second non-changeable state (second operating state). Here, as will be described later, in the first non-changeable state (first operation state), the pachinko balls that have entered the operation entrance ball portion 110 are distributed to the discharge passage 118 rather than the operation passage 117 and are variable. This is a state in which the moving-port opening / closing member 112 is operated so that the frequency of the opening / closing operation of the starter 130 is low (it is difficult to open), and the second non-changeable state (second operating state) ) Is operated such that the pachinko balls that have entered the operation entrance 110 are distributed to the operation passage 117 rather than the discharge passage 118 and the variable starter 130 is opened and closed more frequently (open operation is easier). In this state, the mouth opening / closing member 112 is configured to be operated.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the special bonus hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special symbol variation display, and an opening effect indicating the start of the big bonus game, The game is composed of a round game that is repeated after a predetermined number of rounds (2 rounds in the embodiment) performed after the opening effect is finished, and an ending effect that indicates the end of the big hit game. In the round game, the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed by an opening / closing operation according to the type of the big hit game generated, and a predetermined number (2 in the embodiment) is provided in the special winning opening 41 in one round game. Round game time is completed when a certain number of pachinko balls win or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from 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 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the winning game is performed under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 seconds interval in the embodiment). A long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls determined for a round game continue to be opened in a single opening operation (operation from opening to closing), and the long-time opening operation. In addition, the special opening / closing member 43 can be configured by any one of the short-time opening operations in which the opening time is set to be shorter, or by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. As the short-time release operation, the pachinko ball can be set at a time during which the pachinko ball is substantially impossible to win in one release operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval. Can be set to a time in which the prescribed number of pachinko balls can be won, even if it is the opening time in which the prize can be won. In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 0.06 seconds in the first short-time opening operation described later. In the second short-time opening operation, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 1.5 seconds. The interval time between rounds of the big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when a big hit is won in the determination per special figure, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types (three in the embodiment) of big hit games having different values to be given to the player, The determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, of the three types of jackpot games, which jackpot game will be awarded, as shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot special symbol per symbol determined when winning the jackpot in the special symbol determination ( It is determined based on the type of special figure 1 and special figure 2). In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as a special symbol per jackpot that can be displayed on the first special figure display section 50A (100 special figures 1 in the embodiment) is divided into three groups: a symbol A, a symbol B, and a symbol C. If the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display section 50A is a special symbol per jackpot special symbol, the jackpot game corresponding to the type of symbol (symbol A, B, C) Is to be granted. Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 (100 special figures 2 in the embodiment) as the special symbol per jackpot that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is divided into two groups of the symbol a and the symbol c. If the special figure 2 that has been classified and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is stopped and displayed on the second special figure is a special symbol per jackpot, a jackpot game corresponding to the type of the symbol (symbol a, c) is given. It has become so. In addition, Special Figure 1 as a special symbol for 100 types of jackpots is divided into 80 types for Symbol A, 10 types for Symbol B, and 10 types for Symbol C. In FIG. 2, 90 types are assigned to symbol a and 10 types are assigned to symbol c.

(About the first jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol A per special symbol or the symbol a per special symbol, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine that the first big hit game is to be given. In addition, when the symbol A per special figure is determined, the first big hit game ends regardless of the gaming state (whether or not the probability variation state or the variable state is given) at the time when the judgment per special diagram is performed. Later, until the predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is executed (1000 times in the embodiment), as a symbol per special symbol that gives a certain variation state but does not impart a variable state Is set. Here, when the symbol A per special figure is determined, the second non-variable state is set in the non-variable state until the next big hit occurs after the end of the first jackpot game. It is set so as to shift, and the operation opening / closing member 112 is configured to open and close based on a second opening pattern P2 described later when winning for the normal hit is determined after the end of the first jackpot game. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment in which the big hit probability in the probability variation state is set to a high probability (1 / 7.53), if the probability variation number (number of variation) is set to 1000 times, the next time is practically the next time. This is equivalent to giving a probable change state (short state) until the big hit of is generated.

  On the other hand, when the symbol a per special symbol is determined, the same as the symbol A per special symbol, after the end of the first big hit game, regardless of the gaming state at the time when the determination per special symbol is performed. Until the set number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) is executed (1000 times in the embodiment), while the probability variation state is given, the gaming state at the time when judgment per special symbol is performed It is set as a symbol per special figure that gives a variable state according to Specifically, the gaming state at the time when the judgment per special figure is performed is either a first non-variable state or a variable state (that is, a gaming state other than the second non-variable state). In the case of the above, it is set so that the variable state is continuously given until the symbol variation effect (special pattern variation display) is executed 1000 times (that is, during the probability variation state). In the game state of the variable state, it is set not to give the variable state. Here, when the symbol a per special symbol is determined in the second non-varying state, as in the case of the symbol A per special symbol, until the next big jackpot occurs after the end of the first jackpot game. Based on a second release pattern P2, which will be described later, when it is set to shift to the second non-variable state within the non-variable state and wins the normal hit determination after the end of the first jackpot game. Thus, the operating port opening / closing member 112 is configured to open and close.

  This first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “2”. In the first jackpot game, “25.00 (seconds)” is set as one round time in all rounds, and the maximum of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round is “25.00 (seconds)”. It is set to open for a long time (opening operation for a long time). That is, the first jackpot game is set so that the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is opened for a long time in each round.

(About the second jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol B per special symbol, it is set so that it is determined to give the second jackpot game. Further, the symbol B per special symbol is a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) after the end of the second winning game, regardless of the game state at the time when the special symbol determination is performed. Is executed as a symbol per special figure to which a certain probability change state is given until the time is executed (1000 times in the embodiment). Also, when the symbol B per special symbol is determined, after the end of the second jackpot game, until the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed 1000 times (that is, during the probability variation state). Then, when it is set so that the variable speed state is continuously given, and the winning determination for the normal figure is won after the end of the second big hit game, the operation opening / closing member 112 is set based on the first opening pattern P1 described later. It is configured to open and close.

  This second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round is set to “2”. In the second jackpot game, in the first round (specific round), the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is opened for the first short time, and in the second round, the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed. The member 43 is set to open for a long time. That is, in the second jackpot game, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as the round time in the first round, and the special opening / closing member 43 is set to “0.06 (seconds) at the first round. ) ”For a short time (first short time release operation), while“ 25.00 (seconds) ”is set as the round time in the second round, The special opening / closing member 43 is set to perform an opening operation (long-time opening operation) for a long time of “25.00 (seconds)” at the maximum. That is, the second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which almost no winning ball can be expected in the first round and the number of winning balls that can be acquired is smaller than that in the first jackpot game.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol C per special symbol or the symbol c per special symbol, the main control CPU 60a is set to determine that the third big hit game is to be given. In addition, when the symbol C per special figure is determined, regardless of the game state at the time when the special symbol determination is performed, both the probability variation state and the variable state after the third winning game are ended. It is set as a symbol per special figure that is not given. Here, when the symbol C per special figure is determined, the first non-variable state is set in the non-variable state until the next big hit occurs after the end of the third jackpot game. When it is set to shift and the winning combination is determined after the end of the third jackpot game, the opening / closing member 112 is configured to open and close based on a first opening pattern P1 described later.

  On the other hand, when the symbol c per special figure is determined, regardless of the gaming state at the time when the special symbol determination is performed, after the end of the third winning game, as with the symbol a per special symbol, While neither the probability changing state nor the variable state is given, it is set as a special symbol per symbol that gives a variable state according to the gaming state at the time when the special figure determination is performed. Specifically, the gaming state at the time when the judgment per special figure is performed is either a first non-variable state or a variable state (that is, a gaming state other than the second non-variable state). In the case of the above, until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is executed, the variable state is set to be continuously given, and the second non-variable state is set. In the case of the state gaming state, it is set not to give the variable state. Note that the symbol c per special symbol is changed to the first non-variable state after a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed in the variable state after the third big hit game. It is set to migrate. In addition, when the symbol c per special symbol is determined in the second non-variable state, similarly to the symbol C per special symbol, until the next big bonus is generated after the end of the third jackpot game, Based on a first release pattern P1 which will be described later, when it is set to shift to the first non-variable state within the non-variable state and wins the universal hit determination after the end of the third big hit game The operation port opening / closing member 112 is configured to open and close.

  The third jackpot game is set so that the prescribed number of rounds and the upper limit number of winnings are the same as those of the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game is opened and closed in the same manner as the second jackpot game. The special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is configured to open and close. That is, in the third jackpot game, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as the round time in the first round, while “25.00 (seconds)” is set as the round time in the second round. Is set. In other words, the third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game where, as in the second jackpot game, almost no winning balls can be expected in the first round, and there are fewer winning balls than the first jackpot game. Is done.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has the jackpot game according to the transition condition (in the embodiment, the type and game state of the symbol per special figure) that is established when the determination per special figure is a big hit determination result. It is configured so that the game state can be shifted to either the non-probability change state or the probability change state later. Further, the first non-variable state, the second non-variable state, and the variable state as the non-variable state after the big hit game are determined according to the transition condition that is established when the special figure hit determination results in a hit determination result. The game state can be shifted to one of the short game states. Specifically, in the case of a special jackpot determination in the determination of the special figure triggered by the winning to the fixed starter 31, the number of the non-variable state after the jackpot game is changed according to the type of the symbol per special figure. The game state shifts to one of the non-variable state, the second non-variable state, and the variable state. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit determination result in the special figure determination with the winning of the variable start unit 130 as a trigger, there is no change after the big hit game according to the type of symbols per special figure and the game state at that time. The game state shifts to any one of the first non-variable state, the second non-variable state, and the short state as the short state. That is, when the special symbol determination made in the gaming state other than the second non-variable state becomes a big hit determination result when the variable start unit 130 is won, regardless of the type of symbol per special symbol When the special hit per game made in the second non-variable gaming state results in a big hit determination result after the big hit game, the game will change according to the type of symbol per special figure. It is configured to shift to one of the non-variable state 1 and the second non-variable state.

(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 set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the opening / closing operation according to the type of the small hit game generated. Thus, after the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed, an ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game is set. Here, in the small hit game, on the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired, an opening / closing operation is performed in which the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is opened for a time during which several pachinko balls can win. The That is, the small hit game performs the opening operation including the second short time opening operation (short time opening) in which the opening time is set shorter than the long time opening operation on the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40. It constitutes a winning game. In the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game (giving state of probability change state and variable state) is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit in the special figure determination. Yes. In other words, it is configured to shift to the probability variation state after the small hit game when the special hit determination is won, and to shift to the non-probability state after the small hit game when the non-variable short state. Has been. In addition, if the winning state is determined to be based on the special figure, the game shifts to the variable state after the small hit game ends, and the first non-variable state changes to the variable state after the small hit game ends. The first non-variable state is entered, and when the second non-variable state is reached, the second non-variable state is entered after the small hit game. In other words, if you win a small win in the judgment per special figure, the value of the probability change flag and the variable flag (both described later) at the time of winning etc. will be maintained (not changed) after the small hit game ends It has become. Note that the small hit probability for winning the small hit game in the special figure determination is set to be the same regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given and whether or not the short change state is given.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when a small win is won in the special figure determination, a predetermined type (one type in the embodiment) of the small hit game is determined, and the determined small hit game is given. . Here, in the embodiment, one kind of small hit game is determined, and based on the special symbol per special figure (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the big hit in the special figure determination The small hit game is determined. In the embodiment, the symbol D is determined as the symbol per bonus special symbol that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A (special diagram 1), and the special symbol per bonus that can be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B. A symbol d is determined as a winning symbol (special symbol 2), and a predetermined small hit game is performed by determining the symbols D and d in accordance with the winning of the small bonus. Here, the small hit game of the embodiment is set so that the special opening and closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 performs once the opening operation in which the opening time of one time is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. Yes. Although one kind of small hit game is set in the embodiment, a plurality of types of small hit games with different opening modes (time and number of times of opening) of the special opening / closing member 43 may be set. When the small hit game is set, the type of the small hit game is determined in accordance with the type of the special bonus per symbol displayed on the special symbol display portions 50A and 50B in the same manner as the big hit described above. It only has to be like this.

(Regarding opening / closing control of the variable pitching portion 130)
Next, opening / closing control of the variable ball entering portion 130 that is allowed to open when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34 will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a determination result per universal figure (that is, a determination result that permits the opening operation) in the universal figure determination that is performed when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34 (that is, the determination result that permits the opening operation). Depending on whether the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 passes through the working passage 117 or the discharge passage 118 when the working port 111 is opened along with (according to the figure), the variable entrance portion 130 Whether or not is opened is changed. Therefore, in the embodiment, whether or not the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 is allowed to pass out (operation The main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the distribution to the passage 117 is allowed. In the following description, the determination result that allows the opening operation when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34 may be referred to as “per normal”. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines the mode (opening / closing operation patterns P1 to P2) of opening the operation port opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance part 110 in accordance with the normal drawing, so The entered pachinko balls are distributed to either the working passage 117 or the discharge passage 118. Here, whether the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 is distributed to the working passage 117 or the discharge passage 118 depends on whether the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 is distributed by the sorting member 121. Is determined by the timing at which the sorting member 121 arrives at and the operating position of the sorting member 121 at that timing. Therefore, each of the operation mode of the distribution member 121 and the operation mode of the operation port opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 determined by the main control CPU 60a will be described.

(About the sorting operation pattern of the sorting member 121)
In the main control ROM 60b, the timing for displacing the sorting member 121 to the discharge position and the operating position is determined, and the time for which the sorting member 121 is held at the discharge position and the operating position (assignment time) is determined. An operation pattern is set. The main control CPU 60a is configured to displace the distribution member 121 to the discharge position and the operation position at the timing and distribution time determined in the distribution operation pattern, when the normal map determination becomes a hit determination result. Is configured to drive and control the second solenoid 122. Here, only one type of the distribution operation pattern is set in the main control ROM 60b, and the distribution member 121 is discharged and operated in a certain manner in response to the normal determination as a hit determination result. It will be displaced to the position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the distribution operation pattern is such that the distribution member 121 held at the discharge position is displaced from the discharge position to the operation position at a predetermined operation start timing, and is displaced to the operation position. After a predetermined time (first distribution time TZ1) has elapsed, the distribution member 121 is displaced from the operating position to the discharge position, and after the displacement to the discharge position, a predetermined time (second distribution time TZ2) is reached. After the passage of time, the distribution member 121 is displaced from the discharge position to the operation position, and after a predetermined time (third distribution time TZ3) has elapsed since the displacement member 121 is displaced to the operation position, the distribution member 121 is moved from the operation position to the discharge position. It is set to be displaced. That is, when the distribution member 121 is in the discharge position (during the second distribution time TZ2), the pachinko ball arrives at the branch region, so that the pachinko ball is distributed to the discharge passage 118 and the variable starter 130 is opened. The pachinko ball arrives at the bifurcation region with the sorting member 121 of the passage sorting unit 120 in the working position (between the first or third sorting times TZ1 and TZ3) without being actuated. The pachinko balls are distributed to the operation passage 117 so that the start opening / closing member 131 of the variable start portion 130 can be opened. Here, in the embodiment, the timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 500 milliseconds) elapses after the normal map change display ends when the win per unit is determined is set as the operation start timing. Then, as will be described later, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened at the operation timing, and the ball entering the operation port 111 is allowed.

  The first distribution time TZ1 is determined by the distribution member 121 distributing the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 simultaneously with the displacement of the distribution member 121 from the discharge position to the operation position (that is, the operation start timing). It is set to a time shorter than the time required to move to the area, and the sorting member 121 is positioned at the discharge position at the timing when the pachinko ball moves to the sorting area. In the embodiment, the first distribution time TZ1 is set to 0.1 milliseconds. In addition, the second distribution time TZ2 is determined by the distribution member 121 when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 when the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened based on a first release pattern P1 described later. It is set to a time longer than the latest time of arrival in the minute region. That is, the second distribution time TZ2 is an opening time when the operation port 111 is opened when the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened in the first opening pattern P1 (in the embodiment, a second operation described later). It is set to a time longer than the latest time when the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 moves to the sorting area by the sorting member 121 just before the mouth opening time TA2 ends. The second distribution time TZ2 is set to 2.0 seconds. In other words, when opening the operation port opening and closing member 112 based on the first opening pattern P1, when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 arrives at the distribution region by the distribution member 121, The distribution member 121 is configured to be located at the discharge position.

  In addition, the third distribution time TZ3 is determined by a pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 during the final opening operation when the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened in a second release pattern P2 described later. The time is set longer than the maximum time for moving to the distribution area by the dividing member 121. That is, the third distribution time TZ3 is the latest opening time when the operating port 111 is opened in the second opening pattern P2 when the operating port opening / closing member 112 is opened (described later in the embodiment). Is set to a time longer than the maximum time during which the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 can move to the sorting area by the sorting member 121 during the fourth working port opening time TA4) In the example, the third distribution time TZ3 is set to 1.5 milliseconds. In other words, when the operation port opening and closing member 112 is opened based on the second opening pattern P2, when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 arrives at the distribution region by the distribution member 121, The distribution member 121 is configured to be located at the discharge position.

  In other words, in the embodiment, in accordance with the winning of the normal hit judgment, after the pachinko ball is substantially distributed to the discharge passage 118, the pachinko ball is distributed to the working passage 117. The second solenoid 122 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the dividing member 121 performs. That is, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 simultaneously with the operation timing of the distribution member 121 is substantially immovable to the operation passage 117, and the first distribution time TZ1 increases with the first distribution time TZ1. It is configured to be distributed to the discharge passage 118 by the distribution member 121 displaced to the position.

(Regarding the opening operation of the operation entrance 110)
Next, a description will be given of an opening operation of the operation entrance portion 110 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34.

(About open pattern)
In the main control ROM 60b, the timing for displacing the working port opening / closing member 112 of the working ball entrance 110 to the open position and the closed position is determined, and the time for holding the working port opening / closing member 112 in the open position and the closed position ( Open patterns P1 and P2 that define (open time) are set. The main control is performed so that the operation port opening / closing member 112 is displaced to the open position and the closed position at the timing and the open time determined in the open patterns P1 to P2 when the normal hit determination is a win determination result. The CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the first solenoid 113. That is, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the first solenoid 113 based on the opening patterns P1 and P2, so that the operation port opening / closing member 112 is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and the pachinko ball is moved to the operation port 111. An opening operation that allows entry is performed, and a closing operation that displaces the opening position to the closing position and restricts entry into the operation port 111 is performed.

(Regarding the relationship between symbols and open patterns per regular figure)
Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of release patterns P1 to P2 having different operation modes of the operating port opening / closing member 112 are set, and a determination result per universal map (that is, an open operation) The main control CPU 60a determines one release pattern from among the plurality of release patterns P1 to P2 with the determination result that permits the operation, and the operation ball enters based on the determined release patterns P1 and P2. The operation opening / closing member 112 of the portion 110 is configured to open / close. In the embodiment, two types of release patterns are set as the release patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the following description, the first release pattern P1 and the second release pattern P2 may be distinguished. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment, when the determination of the per-normal map determination is a per-normal map determination result, a plurality of openings that define the operation mode of the operation port opening / closing member 112 for each single normal map. A function as an open pattern determining means for determining the open pattern from the pattern is provided.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, which release pattern among the plurality of release patterns P <b> 1 to P <b> 2 is used to open the operation port opening / closing member 112 according to the gaming state when the winning determination per common figure is won. It is determined. In the embodiment, it is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of determining the hit per map is the first non-variable state, the second non-variable state, or the variable state. Yes. Specifically, in the case of the first non-variable state, the opening / closing member 112 is opened by the first opening pattern P1, and in the case of the second non-variable state, the second opening pattern P2 is used. The opening / closing member 112 is opened, and the opening / closing member 112 is opened by the first opening pattern P1 in the variable state.

(About the first opening pattern P1)
The first opening pattern P1 is related to the operation timing of the sorting member 121 so that the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 of the working ball part 110 and moved to the branch region is distributed to the discharge passage 118. The operation timing of the first solenoid 113 is determined so that the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated. That is, when the operation port opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is operated based on the first release pattern P1, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 does not open the variable start portion 130 and discharges it. It is configured to pass through 118 and be discharged to the outside of the game board 20. That is, in a state where the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the first opening pattern P1 (that is, the first non-changeable state and the changed state), the variable starter 130 is not opened and the fixed starter 31 is moved to. The starting condition (judgment condition per special figure) is established only by winning a prize.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the first opening pattern P <b> 1 is configured such that, when winning for the normal drawing is won, the opening / closing member 112 is opened at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal hitting determination. Opening operation (first time) is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and after the first working port opening time TA1 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position, the operating port opening / closing member 112 is closed (first time) to be opened. Is moved from the closed position to the closed position, and after the first working port closing time TB1 has elapsed from the displacement to the closed position, the working port opening / closing member 112 is opened (second time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position. After the second working port opening time TA2 elapses from the displacement of the first working port, the working port opening / closing member 112 is closed (second time) to be displaced from the open position to the closed position, and then operated for the second working port closing time TB2. Mouth opening and closing member 112 The main control CPU60a to maintain the chain position is set to the first solenoid 113 for driving and controlling (excitation control). Here, the first working port opening time TA1 is set to the same time (0.1 seconds in the embodiment) as the first sorting time TZ1, and the first working port closing time TB1 is set to 0.1 seconds. The second working port opening time TA2 is set to 1.0 second, the second working port closing time TB2 is set to 2.0 seconds, and the first or second working port opening time TA1 is set. When the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 during TA2 moves to the branch region, the sorting member 121 is positioned at the discharge position, so that the pachinko ball is distributed to the discharge passage 118. Yes. Note that the operation start timing in the first opening pattern P1 is set to the same timing as the timing at which the sorting member 121 is first displaced from the discharge position to the operation position after winning the normal hit determination.

(About the second opening pattern P2)
The second opening pattern P2 is related to the operation timing of the sorting member 121 so that the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 of the working ball part 110 and moved to the branch region is distributed to the working path 117. The operation timing of the first solenoid 113 is determined so that the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated. That is, when the operation opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance part 110 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation opening 111 operates the first operation member 138 of the variable starter 130. Thus, the start opening / closing member 131 is configured to open. That is, in a state where the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2 (that is, the second non-changeable state), the variable starter 130 is allowed to open, and the fixed starter 31 and the variable starter The start condition (judgment condition per special figure) is established by winning a prize in any of the sections 130.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the second opening pattern P <b> 2 is the operation port opening and closing member 112 at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal hit determination when winning the universal hit determination. Is opened (first time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position, and after the third working port opening time TA3 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position, the working port opening / closing member 112 is closed (first time) to be opened. The position is displaced from the closed position to the closed position, and after the third working port closing time TB3 has elapsed from the displacement to the closed position, the working port opening / closing member 112 is opened (second time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position. After the fourth working port opening time TA4 elapses from the displacement to the closing position, the working port opening / closing member 112 is closed (second time) to be displaced from the open position to the closed position, and then during the fourth working port closing time TB4, Working port opening / closing member 11 The main control CPU60a to maintain the closed position is set to the first solenoid 113 for driving and controlling (excitation control). Here, the third working port opening time TA3 is set to the same time (0.1 seconds in the embodiment) as the first sorting time TZ1, and the third working port closing time TB3 is set to 2.0 seconds. And the fourth working port opening time TA4 is set to 1.0 second, the fourth working port closing time TB4 is set to 0.1 second, and the fourth working port opening time TA4 is set during the fourth working port opening time TA4. When the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 111 moves to the branching region, the sorting member 121 is positioned at the operating position, so that the first operating member 138 of the variable starter 130 is activated by the pachinko ball. The mouth opening / closing member 131 can be opened. Note that the operation start timing in the second opening pattern P2 is set to the same timing as the timing at which the sorting member 121 is first displaced from the discharge position to the operation position after winning the normal hit determination. As described above, the drive control time for the main control CPU 60a to drive and control the first solenoid 113 based on the first release pattern P1 and the second release pattern P2 is 3.2 seconds ("TA1 + TB1 + TA2 + TB2" and "TA3 + TB3 + TA4 + TB4"). )).

  Here, in the embodiment, when the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on each of the first opening pattern P1 and the second opening pattern P2 in accordance with one normal map, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is changed. The total operation time held at the second position (that is, the total opening time of the operation port 111) is set to 1.1 seconds (“TA1 + TA2” and “TA3 + TA4”). That is, in the first non-variable state and the second non-variable state, the pachinko ball enters the operation port 111 when the normal hit determination results in a determination result that allows the opening operation. The first solenoid 113 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the degree of expectation does not change. On the other hand, in the variable state, the normal figure change time is set shorter than in the first non-variable state and the second non-variable state. The probability per figure is set high. For this reason, in the variable speed state, the expected expectation of the pachinko ball to enter the operating port 111 is triggered by the fact that the normal hit determination results in a determination result that permits the opening operation. The first solenoid 113 is driven and controlled by the in-control CPU 60a so as to be higher than in the second non-variable state.

  In the first non-variable state and the second non-variable state, the winning opening of the pachinko ball to the working port 111 does not change when the winning per winning determination is won, while the working port opening / closing member 112 is Depending on the type of opening pattern P1 to P2 to be operated, whether the game ball is discharged without opening the variable starter 130 or whether the starter opening / closing member 131 of the variable starter 130 is opened is different. The player's interest in the mode of operation of the member 112 is increased. In order to finally open the starting port opening / closing member 131 of the variable starting portion 130, the ball enters the operating port 111 while the operating port opening / closing member 112 is opened to open the operating port 111. It is necessary to do.

  In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first non-variable state and the variable state in which the operating port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed in the first opening pattern P1 are won for the normal figure determination (winning for the opening determination). In this case, in the second non-variable state in which the variable start portion 130 is hardly opened by the entry into the working port 111 and the working port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed by the second opening pattern P2, When winning in the normal hit determination (winning in opening determination), the game state is set to have a high rate that the opening operation of the variable starter 130 is allowed by entering the operation port 111 as a trigger. In other words, the first non-variable state and the variable state are a gaming state in which a starting condition (judgment condition per special figure) is established by winning a pachinko ball to the fixed starting portion 31 and a game is played. The second non-variable state is a gaming state in which a starting condition (judgment condition per special figure) is established by playing a pachinko ball to the variable starting part 130 to play a game. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the hit per pachinko ball is determined by the winning of the pachinko ball to the variable starter 130, the hit of the pachinko ball is given to the fixed starter 31 as an opportunity. The probability of winning a small hit game is higher than when the determination is made. That is, in the second non-variable state, the proportion of small hit games occurring before the next big hit game is generated is higher than in the first non-variable state or variable state. It is in a gaming state in which a winning ball can be obtained with the winning game as an opportunity. For this reason, in the non-variable state, the game state that is in the second non-variable state is more advantageous to the player than the game state that is in the first non-variable state. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first state (the uncertain change state and the first non-change state, the non-change state and the change state), the second state (the change state and the change state). In this order, the game state is advantageous to the player in the order of the third state (probability change state and second non-change state). That is, the game state (second non-variable state) indicates the frequency at which the variable starter 130 is released and the frequency at which the variable starter 130 is released as the pachinko ball enters the operation entrance 110. Depending on whether or not).

  Here, as described above, when the determination per special figure performed in the gaming state other than the second non-variable state becomes a big hit determination result when the winning to the variable starter 130 is triggered, Regardless of the type of symbol, after the big hit game is shifted to the variable state, when the winning hit is determined after the big hit game, the operation opening / closing member 112 is set based on the first release pattern P1. Opened and closed. On the other hand, if the determination per special figure performed in the second non-variable gaming state with the winning of the variable starter 130 becomes a big hit determination result, depending on the type of symbol per special figure After the jackpot game, the transition to the first non-change state (10% in the embodiment) or the second non-change state (90% in the embodiment) When winning in the figure determination is won, the opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed based on the first opening pattern P1 or the second opening pattern P2 according to the gaming state. That is, in the embodiment, in the gaming state other than the second non-variable state, the player does not shift to the third state that is most advantageous to the player when the winning to the variable starter 130 is triggered. It is configured to shift to the first disadvantageous state. As described above, in a game state other than the second non-variable short state, when a game aimed at winning the variable starter 130 (that is, a right-handed game) is performed, a state that is disadvantageous to the player is triggered by a big hit. By making it happen, it is possible to prevent a game aimed at winning a prize to the variable starter 130 from being played.

(Regarding the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a main control board 60 (main control means) that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60. And a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling. 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 board.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. A light emission control board 72 for performing light emission control of various light emitting devices 18 provided in the front frame 13 and the game board 20, and a sound control board 73 for performing sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the light emission 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 effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a symbol variation effect such as a symbol (decorative diagram) displayed on the symbol display device 17 or a background image. Configured to control content. Further, the light emission control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off the various light emitting devices 18 included in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and magnitude of the sound output from the various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, 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 fixed start detection sensor 75, the variable start detection sensor 78, the special prize detection sensor 79, and the gate sensor 76 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to each display unit such as the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the universal map display unit 55, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a in response to detection of each sensor. Based on the control process, display control of each display unit is executed. Further, the main control CPU 60a (opening control means) includes a first solenoid 113 of the variable operation ball entering section 110, a second solenoid 122 of the passage distributing section 120, and a special prize solenoid 42 provided in the special prize winning section 40. They are connected, and drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a.

(About winning information accompanying winning in the starter)
The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has been won by the starter (the fixed starter 31 or the variable starter 130 (more specifically, the start detection sensor (fixed start detection sensor 75, variable start detection sensor 78)) It is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when triggered by the detection of the detection) The random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start detection sensors 75 and 78 are determined per special figure. Various random numbers such as a random number for use, a special figure determination random number, a production execution determination random number (reach determination random number), a special figure variation pattern determination random number, etc. are set, and the main control CPU 60a determines these random number values as predetermined. By updating the random number value after the update in the main control RAM 60c and rewriting the value before the update. A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing at which the detection signals of the start detection sensors 75 and 78 are input to the main control CPU 60a, and the main control CPU 60a performs timer update processing for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starter 31 and the variable starter 130 is the corresponding first special figure start hold information and second special figure start hold information. The main control RAM 60c is configured to be temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start holding area (storage area). The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a start hold area to be stored in the order of storage in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If there is, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads the second special figure start hold information over the first special figure start hold information, and performs the special figure determination (design variation effect) based on the second start hold information. It is configured to run preferentially.

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area capable of storing the first start hold information and a second start hold area capable of storing the second start hold information. The winning information (various random values) acquired when the sensor 75 is detected is stored in the first start hold area, and the winning information (various random values) acquired when the variable start detecting sensor 78 is detected is the second. It is stored in the start hold area. Each of the first start hold area and the second start hold area is composed of four storage areas, a first special figure storage area to a fourth special figure storage area, and the start detection sensors 75 and 78 are operated once. The winning information (various random values) acquired in response to the detection of this is sequentially stored in the corresponding first to fourth areas of the start-up hold area, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c when determining per special figure. In this order, the second special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in preference to the first start hold information.

  The random number for judgment per special figure is used in the hit judgment (big hit judgment and small 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). It is a random number. In the 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 cycle (4 milliseconds). Yes. Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 112 integer values from “0” to “111” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). It has become. Each value of the special figure determination random number includes a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the above-mentioned deviation, a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the winning of the small hit, and winning of the big hit Random numbers corresponding to the 100 types of special figure display shown are set, and the special figure 1 or second special figure display displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in a fixed stop state according to the value of the special figure determining random number. The special figure 2 displayed in a fixed stop state on the part 50B is specified. That is, the special figure 1 to be fixed and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50 </ b> A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the fixed start detection sensor 75. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired with the detection as a trigger, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified according to the type of the jackpot game, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed by specifying the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The type of jackpot game given after the end of (symbol variation effect) is specified. In the embodiment, since one kind of small hit game is set as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the small hit game are specified and given after the end of the symbol variation effect. Small hit games are also uniquely identified. 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). In addition, as described above, there is a possibility that a probability change state and a variable state will be given after the big hit game for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determination random number will give a probability change state and a variable state. It also has a function as a random number.

  The special figure variation pattern determination random number is a random number used when the special figure variation pattern determination random number is used to determine one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns that specify the effect contents in the symbol variation effect. It is. In the embodiment, 254 integer values from “0” to “253” are set as the random numbers for primary distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 milliseconds). .

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the pachinko ball is awarded to the fixed starter 31 or the variable starter 130 for the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the performance execution, and the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern. (More specifically, when the fixed start detection sensor 75 or the variable start detection sensor 78 detects the pachinko ball), the random numbers temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c are stored at the same timing. The control CPU 60a acquires the information. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starter 31 is used in common with each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the variable starter 130. The main control CPU 60a acquires a random number corresponding to the winning timing at each of the start ports 32 and 132.

(About judgment values related to judgment per special figure)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a big hit determination value indicating that a big hit is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design change effect). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a big hit is made using the determination random number per special figure (big hit determination), and is a value from “0” to “65535” that the random number for determination per special figure can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the big hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of performing the special figure determination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (in the embodiment, the number at which the jackpot winning probability is 1 / 7.53) is non- It is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the case of the probability variation state (in the embodiment, the number at which the jackpot winning probability is 1 / 19.56). That is, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, the jackpot is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determining judgment value is set with an integer value corresponding to the above-mentioned 102 kinds of special figure determining random numbers, and each of the special figure determining judgment values is individually set. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a small hit determination value indicating that a small hit is generated as a result of the special symbol variation display (design variation effect). The small hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a small hit is made using the special figure determination random number in the special figure determination (small hit determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from numerical values (in the embodiment, all 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”). In other words, the random number for determination per special figure is a random number used for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game and a small hit game. Here, the small hit determination value is determined based on whether winning information (random number for determination per special figure) has been acquired with the detection of the fixed start detection sensor 75 or with the detection of the variable start detection sensor 78 (per special figure). Depending on whether or not (random number for determination) is acquired, the set number of determination values differs.

  In the embodiment, when the special figure hit determination is performed in response to the winning of the variable starter 130 (detection by the variable start detection sensor 78), the big win is won in many cases where the big win is not won. ing. In other words, when the special figure hit determination is triggered by winning the variable start unit 130 (detection by the variable start detection sensor 78) (that is, in the second non-variable state), the small win is won. Thus, by making it possible to acquire a prize ball in the small hit game, the special figure hit determination is performed when the winning to the fixed starter 31 (detection by the fixed start detection sensor 75) is performed (that is, the first win) The pachinko ball (so-called holding ball) possessed by the player is more difficult to decrease than in the non-variable state or the short state. Specifically, the number of small hit determination values set when winning information (random numbers for determination per special figure) is acquired triggered by detection of the fixed start detection sensor 75 (in the embodiment, the small hit probability is 1). /19.56) is the number of small hit determination values (in the embodiment, set when winning information (random number for determination per special figure) is acquired in response to detection of the variable start detection sensor 78. It is set to be less than the number that the small hit probability is 1 / 1.15). In this way, the winning of the variable starter 130 (detection of the variable start detecting sensor 78) is triggered rather than the determination per special figure triggered by the winning of the fixed starter 31 (detection of the fixed start detecting sensor 75). The special figure hit determination is more likely to cause a small hit game (high hit probability).

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure variation pattern determination values. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. A predetermined predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each, and the main control CPU 60a selects a special figure variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure variation pattern determination random number is assigned. Yes.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the design variation effect, which is executed after the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display is started until the decorative drawing is displayed to be confirmed and stopped. The basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode) are specified. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed to be confirmed and stopped The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of special figures, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of reach where a reach effect is performed, and no reach where a reach effect is not performed A special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is provided. The special figure variation pattern for special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure judgment is affirmative. The special control variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the determination result is affirmative, and the special control variation pattern for detachment without reach is selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. Possible special figure variation pattern. The reach effect is performed after the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until the symbol combination of the decorative figure that is out of or outside the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Production.

(About opening judgment information accompanying winning a prize in the gate part)
The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as release determination information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate unit 34 (specifically, the gate sensor 76 detecting the pachinko ball). Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 76 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. In accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the gate sensor 76 is input to the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a acquires the opening determination information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing. . 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.

  In addition, release determination information (various random values) acquired when a ball enters the gate unit 34 (a pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor 76) is stored in a predetermined map in the main control RAM 60c as a map start hold information. It is configured to be temporarily stored in an area (storage area). The reserved start information stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined as the reserved start information, and the start start information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, in the main control RAM 60c, the holding area capable of storing the normal start storage information is composed of four storage areas of the first general storage area to the fourth general storage area, and the gate sensor 76. The opening determination information (various random values) acquired in response to one detection is stored in order in the first area to the fourth area, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c when executing the normal fluctuation display. In the order, the normal start-up hold information is read from the first area to the fourth area by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for determining the normal map is a random number used in the determination of the normal map (lottery per normal map) as to whether or not the variable starter 130 is allowed to be opened (per standard map) as a result of the variable map display. . In the embodiment, 65536 kinds of integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Yes. Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect display. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Then, when the acquired random number for the normal map coincides with the determination value for the normal map, the main control CPU 60a determines that the normal map is hit, and after opening and closing the normal map display, the opening / closing member 112 is opened and closed. It is supposed to let you.

  Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortage state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7C, the number of judgment values per universal map (11100 in the embodiment) set in the variable state is set in the non-variable state. More than the number of judgment values per common map (11000 in the embodiment) is set. That is, by increasing the number of determination values per common figure in the variable state (the first variable state or the second variable state), it is easier for the normal figure to occur than in the non-variable state. Composed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation of the operation ball entering section 110 when the gate sensor 76 is detected.

  The random number for allocating the general map variation pattern is a random number used for determining a general map variation pattern that defines a variation time (standard diagram variation time) of the general diagram variation display performed in the general diagram display unit 55. In the embodiment, as the random numbers for allocating the usual pattern variation, all 23 kinds of integer values “0” to “22” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). It has become.

(Regarding the usual pattern fluctuation pattern)
In the embodiment, a plurality of types of normal pattern change patterns having different normal map change times are set in the main control ROM 60b, and when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34 (more specifically, the gate sensor 76 The main control CPU 60a determines the normal variation time based on the random number for determining the normal variation pattern obtained when a pachinko ball is detected. In the example, the first common figure variation pattern set to the first common figure variation time (5000 milliseconds in the example) and the second common figure variation time (1400 milliseconds in the example) were set. A second common map variation pattern is set.

  In the main control ROM 60b, the gaming state (specifically, the first non-variable state, the second non-variable state, or the variable state that is specified when the hit per map is determined. In accordance with whether or not there is a decision value for determining a general pattern variation pattern for each general pattern variation pattern, the random number for determining the general pattern variation pattern obtained when a pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 34 is set. Based on this, one common pattern variation pattern (variation time) is determined. In the embodiment, the determination value for determining the base map is set so that the main control CPU 60a determines the first base map variation pattern when the gaming state at the time of determining the base map is the first and second non-variable state. The determination value for determining the normal map is allocated so that the main control CPU 60a determines the second normal pattern fluctuation pattern when the gaming state when performing the determination per normal map is the variable state. As described above, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment functions as an allowable standby time determination unit that determines the time (permissible standby time) from when the normal hit determination is performed until the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened. It is configured as follows. Here, in the embodiment, 23 integer values “0” to “22” corresponding to the random number for determining the normal variation pattern are set as the determination value for determining the normal variation pattern.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 milliseconds). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game information display unit M In addition to executing processing related to display contents, flag setting processing, winning game execution processing, etc., special drawing input processing related to winning in the starting unit and special drawing start processing related to special drawing hit determination are executed. It has become. Hereinafter, the special figure input process and the special figure start process will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the fixed starter 31 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the fixed start detection sensor 75 corresponding to the fixed start unit 31 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for special figure determination, random value for special figure determination, random value for performance determination, random value for primary distribution, random number for secondary distribution, etc. 1) of the first start hold area in the main control RAM 60c in which the main control CPU 60a reads the winning information (random value) and associates the winning information (random value) with the number of holds as the first winning start hold information. Set to the fourth area (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the variable starter 130. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the variable start detection sensor 78 corresponding to the variable start unit 130 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the special figure input process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for special figure determination, random value for special figure determination, random value for performance determination, random value for primary distribution, random number for secondary distribution, etc. Are read out by the main control CPU 60a and the winning information (random value) is associated with the number of holds as the second winning start hold information in the second start hold area of the main control RAM 60c. The fourth area is set (step A18), and the special figure input process is terminated.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined control period (4 milliseconds in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether or not the winning game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains the figure start hold information (values of random numbers for determination per special figure, random values for determination of special figures, random values for determination of performance execution, and random numbers for determination of special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, and then stores the second special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area. 2. The special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The second special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special figure. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure hold display section 53 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the stored big hit determination value or the small hit determination value matches (step B22). When the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is a big hit (when a big hit game occurs), the special figure flag is set to “1” indicating that the change is a big win. (Step B23). In addition, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a small hit (when a small hit game occurs), the special figure flag is set to “2” indicating that the fluctuation is won for the small hit. The Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes the symbol per special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value (see FIG. 2). Step B24). Here, since the special figure determining random number value is associated with the symbol per special figure in FIG. By determining FIG. 2, the symbol per special figure is determined. Then, when the symbol per special figure (special figure 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure from the special figure fluctuation patterns for the special figure based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern is determined (step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is negative (if not per special figure), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step B29).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination at step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, sets a predetermined control command (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. 2 Set the designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result of step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B19). A hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon winning the variable start unit 130 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the fixed start unit 31 wins. Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. .

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure storage area in the second special figure storage area. One special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the first special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the stored big hit determination value or small hit determination value matches (step B32). When the determination result of the special figure determination in step B32 is a big hit (when a big hit game is generated), the special figure flag is set to “1” indicating that the change is a big win. (Step B33). In addition, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a small hit (when a small hit game occurs), the special figure flag is set to “2” indicating that the fluctuation is won for the small hit. The Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (special diagram 1) that becomes a symbol per special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special symbol determination random number value (see FIG. 1). Step B34). Here, since the special figure determining random number value is associated with the symbol per special figure in FIG. 1, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure determining random number value associated with the acquired special figure determining random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the symbol per special figure is determined. When the symbol per special figure (Special Fig. 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure out of the special figure variation patterns for each special diagram based on the value of the random number for determining the special diagram variation pattern. A variation pattern is determined (step B35).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special figure determination in step B32 is negative (in the case where it is not per special figure), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B39).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41, sets a predetermined control command (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. 1 Set a designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B17 is negative (if the number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  Here, each control command set in the special figure start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the normal process described above, and in the special figure variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified fluctuation time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the fluctuation time set in the specified special-figure fluctuation pattern, and controls the production of all symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Output to the substrate 65.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, in the case of a special symbol per symbol (design A, B, O per special symbol), the symbol per special symbol gives a certain probability change state, the probability change after the winning game ends in the flag setting process. The probability variation flag indicating the state is set to “1”. The probability variation flag satisfies the probability variation state termination condition, so that the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag to “0” in the flag setting process. In the embodiment, the probability change state end condition is established when the game per next special figure starts, and the probability change flag is set to “0” at the timing when the main control CPU 60a starts the hit game. It is like that. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the probability change flag as the gaming state specifying information.

  In the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a shifts to the first non-variable state after the big hit game, the main flag CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “1” indicating the first non-variable state in the flag setting process. In the case of shifting to the second non-variable state after the big hit game, the variable flag is set to “2” indicating the second non-variable state, and the state is changed to the variable state after the big hit game. Sets the variable flag to “3” indicating the second non-variable state. This variable flag is set so that the variable flag is set to “1” by the main control CPU 60a in the flag setting process when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the variable flag as the gaming state specifying information. In the embodiment, the termination condition of the variable state is the variable period grant period (variable) determined when the next game per special figure starts or when the special figure (second jackpot game) is won. The number of times of symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed, and the main control CPU 60a starts the winning game or the next symbol variation effect of the number of times of variation (special symbol variation display). ) Is performed, the variable flag is set to “1”.

  That is, by referring to the value of the probability change flag, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to specify whether the game state is assigned a probability change state or a non-probability change state where a probability change state is not assigned. In addition, by referring to the game state specifying information (value of the probability change flag and the variable flag), it is possible to determine whether the game state is the first non-variable state, the second non-variable state, or the variable state. The main control CPU 60a can specify whether it is in a gaming state. In this way, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a gaming state determination unit that can specify a plurality of gaming states. Further, when the end condition of the variable state is satisfied as the variable period application period elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a variable end command to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output process. Yes.

(Regarding the control process associated with entering the gate 34)
Further, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a common figure input process related to winning a prize to the gate unit 34 and a special figure start process related to the determination of a normal figure hit are executed. Hereinafter, the general map input process and the general map start process will be described in detail.

(Regarding the normal map input process)
In the normal input process, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the gate portion 34 (step F11). That is, in step F11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the gate sensor 76 corresponding to the gate unit 34 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step F11 is negative, the common map input process is terminated. When the determination result of step F11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the general-purpose chart start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step F12). ). If the determination result in step F12 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the general map start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the general map input process.

  If the determination result in step F12 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general map start hold information <4), the number of hold of the general map start hold information is incremented by 1 and the first map start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Is rewritten (step F13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads the random number for determining the normal figure and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern from the main control RAM 60c, and associates the random number value with the reserved number of the general chart start hold information. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c is set (step F14). Thereby, the common map input process is completed.

(Regarding the usual chart start process)
Next, the common diagram start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the normal diagram start process every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the embodiment). In the general map start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the general map is in a variable display or in the general map display unit 55 (step G11). If the determination result of step G11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step G11 is negative, the number of holds of the general-purpose start hold information is read (step G12), and it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is greater than “0”. (Step G13). When the determination result of step G13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the general chart start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a ends the general chart start process. In addition, when the determination result in step G13 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the normal map change process stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the normal map change effect is executed is set in the flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the general-purpose starting hold information (step G14), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings of the general-purpose start holding information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal map and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern (step G15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the first general map storage area in which the normal chart start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second map start hold information, and then stores information on the second map storage area in which the map start hold information stored second fastest is stored (random number). ) Is stored in the first map storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) of the third map storage area in which the map start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second map map storage area, and fourthly. The information (random number) in the fourth map storage area in which the early map hold information stored (ie, the newest) is stored in the third map storage area. That is, the normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the general map hold display section 56 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the general map start hold information after subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step G15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for determining a normal map matches the determined value of a normal map per unit stored in the main control ROM 60b. A judgment per hit map (win lottery) is performed (step G16). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to allow the opening operation by making a hit-by-base determination based on the gaming state specified by the change flag.

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing conditions (first to second opening patterns P1 to P2 and the normal pattern variation pattern) of the operation port opening / closing member 112 associated with the normal map (step G18). That is, in step G18, the first and second opening patterns P1 and P2 are determined as the opening and closing conditions of the working port opening and closing member 112. That is, when the variable flag is “1” or “3” (first non-variable state or variable state), the first open pattern P1 is determined by determining the symbol per universal symbol and the first One common map variation pattern is determined and “1” is set in the common map flag indicating that the variation is per common map. When the variable flag is “2” (in the second non-variable state), the second open pattern P2 is determined by determining the symbol per universal symbol, and the second universal symbol variation pattern is determined. Is set and “2” is set in the flag for the universal map indicating that the fluctuation is for the universal map.

  In addition, when the determination result of the normal map per unit determination in step G16 is negative (in the case of non-standard map per unit), the main control CPU 60a cancels the normal map that is confirmed and stopped on the general map display unit 55. The general map to be shown is determined as the final stop symbol, and the fluctuation time of the general map change executed by the general map display unit 55 is determined (step G19). Note that the determination of the normal variation pattern in the case of a deviation from the normal map is the same as the determination of the normal variation pattern for each general map described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. When the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined in steps G18 and G19, processing related to the general variation is executed (step G20). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined general map variation pattern and also instructs the start of the general diagram variation pattern command, and the open pattern designation command for designating the release patterns P1 and P2. Set. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process.

  Here, each control command set in the general chart start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the normal process described above, and in the normal pattern variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified map change time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the map display unit 55 to start the map change display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stop of the normal map change based on the change time set in the specified normal map change pattern, and controls the normal map stop command for displaying the fixed figure in a fixed stop state. Output to the substrate 65. Then, after displaying the symbols per map on the map display section 55, the opening / closing member 112 is opened with the opening patterns P1 to P2 specified by the flag per map in a process different from the map start process. The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the first solenoid 113 so as to operate, and controls the second solenoid 122 so as to displace the sorting member 121 to the discharging position and the operating position in a predetermined sorting operation pattern, thereby starting the start port. An opening operation of the opening / closing member 131 is allowed.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, 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.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect. Each production pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the production control CPU 65a decides a corresponding production pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Has been. The production pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of production patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns associated with the variation pattern. In addition, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each row in accordance with the stop timing determined in the effect pattern. A suitable sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stop, or the light emitting device 18 emits light appropriately.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for controlling the light emission control board 72 and the sound control board 73 in an integrated manner. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 milliseconds). Here, in the normal process executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, Processing related to the execution of effects during fluctuations, processing for setting flags, processing related to execution of effects during win games, and the like are executed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the special figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). An effect pattern designation command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a decorates each symbol row to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. Determine the figure. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a symbol per special symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence so that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols displayed per special symbol is obtained. The decoration drawing is determined.

  The effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the symbol per special figure to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set. The probability variation information flag is set to “0” when it is set to “1” and it corresponds to a symbol per special symbol that is not given a probability variation state. Also, if the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the symbol per special figure to which the first non-variable or variable state is assigned, the variable The information flag is set to “1”, and the variable information flag is set to “2” when the information flag corresponds to the special symbol to which the second non-variable state is assigned. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a can specify the gaming state.

  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 light emission 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 drawing at the stop timing of the decoration of the left symbol row. A designation command is output, a right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row, and an interior decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design 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 the special figure variation pattern for the detachment reach 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. In addition, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs an all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. In the effect control board 65, when the change start control command is input, processing related to the change start of the symbol change effect is performed. 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 light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as effect execution control control means for executing a symbol variation effect based on the determined variation pattern.

  Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure fluctuation pattern, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. Determine the decoration. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a symbol per special symbol, the effect control CPU 65a decorates each symbol row so as to be a symbol combination of the ornamental symbol displayed as a jackpot display. The figure is determined.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the light emission 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 drawing at the stop timing of the decoration of the left symbol row. A designation command is output, a right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row, and an interior decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row.

(Display control board 70)
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. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. 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.

  Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform various functions by executing control processing based on the control program. That is, winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information triggered by a winning (starting by detection by any starting detecting means) to the starting units 31, 130, winning winning information acquisition by the winning information acquiring means Hit determination means for determining whether or not (whether a big hit game or a small hit game will occur), and when the hit determination means is a hit determination result, a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games (big hit game) Alternatively, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game determining means for determining a small hit game). The main control CPU 60a also has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game (big hit game or small hit game) after the special figure change display is finished (after the end of the symbol change effect). That is, in the embodiment, the big hit game and the small hit game are set as the hit games, and the big hit game granting means for giving the big hit game when the hit judgment means is the big hit judgment result, and the hit judgment means is the small hit game In the case of the determination result, it functions as a small hit game giving means for giving a small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying a variation time of a symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means. It has. The main control CPU 60a functions as a first privilege gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to grant the first privilege gaming state (probability variation state), and grants the first privilege gaming state after the winning game ends. It is comprised so that it may function as a 1st privilege game state provision means. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a uses a first determination game state (non-variable state) that opens and closes the operation ball in a predetermined opening / closing mode after a winning game, when the winning determination results in a winning determination result. ) Or a second specific gaming state (shortening state) that opens and closes the actuating ball in an opening and closing manner that is more frequently in the second position than the first specific gaming state after winning a game. It functions as a specific game state determination means for determining the above. Further, the main control CPU 60a also functions as a specific game state giving means for giving (transferring) the first specific game state or the second specific game state after winning the game. In addition, when the second specific gaming state (shortening state) is granted, it functions as a granting period determining means for determining a period during which the entering easy state is given, and the entering easy state determined after the winning game ends. It functions also as the 2nd privilege game state provision means (entrance easy state provision means) which provides a change state only during the period which provides. Furthermore, in the embodiment, as the first specific gaming state, the first variable entrance portion is opened and closed more frequently than the second variable entrance portion by the game ball entering the operation entrance portion. The first operating state (the first non-changeable state) in which the operation opening / closing member is operated so as to become the second variable than the first variable pitching portion by the game ball that has entered the working pitching portion. A second operating state (second non-variable state) in which the operation opening / closing member is operated is set so that the frequency at which the ball entrance is opened / closed is high, and the main control CPU 60a performs the hit determination. Triggered by the winning determination result, the second operating state functions as the first operating state providing means for giving the first operating state after the winning game and the winning determination becomes the winning determination result. It functions as a second operating state giving means for giving the operating state after hitting the game. It has become so. The main control CPU 60a functions as a gaming state determination unit that identifies a gaming state by referring to predetermined gaming state identification information. In addition, as game state specifying information, information that specifies the grant status of probability variation state or information that specifies the grant status of variable state can be set, and a plurality of game states can be specified by a combination of specific information is there.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 enters a predetermined entrance portion (gate portion 34). Thus, the variable opening section 130 can be awarded when the opening opening / closing member 131 is opened when the opening determination means has a determination result that permits the opening operation. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as an opening pattern determining means for determining an opening pattern for opening the operating ball-entry unit 110.

  In addition, the main control RAM 60c acquires for each entry triggered by the entrance of a game ball to the first starter and information obtained for each entrance and the game ball entered to the second starter. Each of the pieces of information functions as storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information individually as start-up hold information. Specifically, the main control RAM 60c enters the first starting part (fixed starting part 31) while the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special figure display part 50A) is performing the variable display. It functions as a storage means for storing the winning information acquired as an opportunity as the first start hold information, and the second display while the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the second special figure display unit 50B) is performing the variable display. It functions as a storage means for storing winning information acquired as a trigger for entering the starting unit (variable starting unit 130) as second starting hold information. The effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect determining means for determining the contents of the effect to be performed by the effect executing means such as the symbol display means, and also functions as an effect execution control means for executing the determined effect.

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

  In the first game state that is in the first non-change state or variable state, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) enters the gate portion 34 as an opportunity. When winning is made per winning figure according to the hitting figure determination performed, the opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is opened / closed by the first opening pattern P1, and the pachinko ball entering the operation opening 111 is discharged. It is distributed to the passage 118. For this reason, when the operation opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is opened / closed by the first opening pattern P1, the start opening / closing member 131 is not opened and the variable start portion 130 is opened. Pachinko ball winnings are not permitted. On the other hand, in the second gaming state that is the first non-change state, the pachinko ball launched into the gaming area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) enters the gate portion 34 as an opportunity. When the winning symbol is won by the hitting symbol determination, the opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance part 110 is opened / closed by the second opening pattern P2, and the pachinko ball entering the operation port 111 is operated. 117. Thereby, the opening operation of the starting port opening / closing member 131 of the variable starting unit 130 is permitted when the operating port opening / closing member 112 of the operating ball entering portion 110 is opened / closed by the second opening pattern P2. A pachinko ball can be awarded to the variable start port 132 of the variable starter 130.

  As described above, the frequency at which the variable starter 130 is released and the frequency at which the variable starter 130 is released as the pachinko ball enters the operation entrance 110 is determined as the gaming state (that is, the second non-variable state). When the pachinko ball enters the operation entrance ball section 110, the interest in the opening operation of the variable start section 130 can be increased. Here, since the variable starter 130 is configured so that the start condition (judgment condition per special figure) is established when the pachinko ball wins, the pachinko ball enters the working ball entrance 110 with the entrance of the pachinko ball. The interest in opening the variable starter 130 can be further increased.

  Further, in the gaming state to which the first non-change state or the short-change state is given, even if the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) is launched and entered into the operation entrance part 110, the variable start part Since a winning to 130 is not allowed, the game state is not suitable for a right-handed game (ie, a game state in which a left-handed game is suitable), whereas in a game state to which a second non-changeable state is given, A game state suitable for a right-handed game is obtained by allowing the winning to the variable starter 130 by allowing the region 21 (second ball flow path 21b) to be launched and entering the working ball entry unit 110. In this way, the player arbitrarily selects either left-handed game or right-handed game depending on whether the first non-changed state or variable state or the second non-variable state. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to execute an active game according to the game state. In addition, by playing a right-handed game in a gaming state (specifically, the second non-variable state) in which the operation entrance part 110 (the operation port opening / closing member 112) is difficult to be opened, a novelty that has never existed in the past. A game can be performed and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming state to which the second non-change state is given, the winning to the variable starting part 130 is achieved by launching into the game area 21 (second ball flow down path 21b) and entering the action entry part 110. By being allowed, a start condition triggered by winning the variable start unit 130 is established, and a small hit game can be more easily generated than a game state to which a first non-change state or a short state is given. .
That is, in the second non-variable state, a small hit game is generated at a higher frequency than in the first non-variable state or the short state, so that a pachinko ball (so-called holding ball) possessed by the player is obtained. It can be made difficult to decrease, and games can be diversified. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, in the special figure determination based on the winning to the variable starter 130 in the second non-variable state, the probability of winning the small hit is set higher than the probability of winning the big win. Therefore, the possibility that a small hit game is generated can be changed depending on whether or not the variable starter 130 is frequently released (second non-variable state). In this way, depending on whether or not the second non-variable short state, it is possible to increase the occurrence frequency of the small hit game by making a right strike and winning a large number of pachinko balls to the variable starter 130, It is possible to gradually increase the ball in the hit game and to change the speed at which the ball is decreased. That is, depending on whether or not it is in the second non-changeable state, it is possible to realize different game play, and when the pachinko ball enters the working ball entry portion 110, the interest in the variable ball entry portion that is released can be increased.

  Further, since the probability variation state is given in the variable speed state, the special figure hit determination performed when winning the winning to the fixed starter 31 is likely to be a big hit determination result, and the first hit game is triggered. As a result, a sense of expectation for early transition to the second non-variable state increases. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the gaming state after the third winning game (non-probability changing state and the first non-changing state), and the gaming state after the second winning game (probability changing state and changing state). State), and the game state after the first hit game (probable change state and second non-variable state) in order of the game state advantageous to the player, the second non-variable state The expectation to shift to the gaming state to which the state is given can be increased step by step, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this way, the pachinko ball to the operation entrance ball portion 110 according to whether the transition to the first non-variable state or the variable state or the transition to the second non-variable state is made after the big hit game By changing the opening frequency of the variable starter 130 triggered by the entry of the game, the pachinko that entered the actuated entry unit 110 increased the player's interest in the transition of the gaming state triggered by winning the big hit The interest in whether or not the variable starter 130 is opened by the ball can be increased.

  Further, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the operation opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed in an opening / closing manner in which the operation port opening / closing member 112 is frequently set to the second position, It is configured to be advantageous to the player by making it possible to establish the start condition as an opportunity. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first non-changeable state is set as the non-changeable state in which the operation entrance ball portion 110 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the operation port opening / closing member 112 is in the second position. By setting the short state and the second non-variable state, and shifting to the second non-variable state, it is possible to establish a start condition with the ball entering the variable starter 130 as a trigger rather than the variable state. As described above, it is advantageous for the player, and thus it is possible to give a novel gameability that has not existed before. That is, an unprecedented game can be realized while raising interest in whether or not the variable starter 130 is opened when a pachinko ball enters the working ball entry unit 110.

  In addition, by setting the first non-variable state and the second non-variable state as the non-variable state, the pachinko ball enters the working ball portion 110 in the non-variable state. The opening frequency of the variable starter 130 as an opportunity can be changed, and interest in the variable starter 130 being opened by the pachinko ball that has entered the operation ball 110 can be increased. Further, by allowing the pachinko ball to enter the working entrance ball portion 110 in a state where the operating port opening / closing member 112 is in the first position, the pachinko ball enters the operation entrance ball portion 110 in the non-deformed state. A ball opportunity can always be ensured, and the interest in opening the variable starter 130 by the pachinko ball that has entered the operating ball 110 can be increased.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the hitting determination for the common figure performed when the pachinko ball enters the gate portion 34 is won, in the first non-variable state, the operation opening / closing member of the operation entrance ball portion 110 When the 112 is opened / closed by the first opening pattern P1, the pachinko balls that have entered the operating port 111 are not distributed to the discharge passage 118, and the variable starter 130 does not open, and the second non-changeable In a short state, the opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is opened and closed by the second opening pattern P2, so that the pachinko balls that enter the operation opening 111 are distributed to the operation passage 117 and the variable start portion 130. Is opened. In other words, in each of the first non-variable state and the second non-variable state, when the winning hit is determined for the usual figure, the probability is equal to that of the actuated ball entering portion 110 operated by the first solenoid 113. It is possible to change the rate at which the variable starter 130 is opened while allowing the pachinko ball to enter.

(Change example)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.

(1) A variable ball entry portion (variable starting portion) is provided as a variable ball entry portion that facilitates entry of game balls flowing down the game area in accordance with the opening operation of the opening / closing member. However, two or more variable pitching portions may be provided. When two or more variable pitching portions are provided, one may be a variable pitching portion where the starting condition is not satisfied, or a plurality of variable pitching portions where the starting condition is satisfied may be provided.
(2) In the embodiment, it is configured such that a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when a winning ball payout condition is established when a gaming ball enters the first variable pitching portion. It is also possible to configure so that the winning ball payout condition is not satisfied when the game ball enters the variable ball entry portion. In other words, the game entrance that has entered the first variable entry portion may be discharged to the outside of the game board as it is, with the entrance of the first variable entry portion being the exit.
(3) In the embodiment, it is configured that when a game ball enters the second variable pitching portion, a prize ball payout condition is established and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. What is necessary is just to comprise so that starting conditions may be satisfied at least when a game ball enters into this variable pitching part. Therefore, the passage of the second variable ball entry portion is formed so that the game ball detected by the ball detection sensor (variable start detection sensor) enters the second variable ball entry portion and returns to the game area. You can also.
(4) In the embodiment, as a distribution unit that distributes the game ball that has entered the operation port to any of the branch passages, a path distribution unit that operates the distribution member by driving the electric drive unit is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the ball is naturally distributed to any one of the branch passages depending on the momentum and the rolling direction of the game ball rolling on the ball rolling portion. For example, a ball rolling part called a so-called crune that has a plurality of through holes formed on the bottom surface of a ball rolling part formed in a mortar shape is used as a distributing means, or extends in a certain direction and extends in the direction It is also possible to employ a so-called stage-shaped ball rolling portion provided with ball discharge portions at a plurality of locations spaced apart from each other as a distribution means, and other conventionally known vibrations that can distribute the flow direction of a game ball into a plurality of directions. Minute means can be employed.
(5) In the embodiment, the operation entrance ball portion is formed so that the entrance entrance (operation entrance) is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing member, and the game ball entering the operation entrance portion is the first variable entrance. It is configured to be distributed to the ball part and the second variable ball entry part, but the opening / closing member of the operation ball entry part is omitted and the ball entrance (working opening) is always opened with a constant opening width. Good. That is, based on the result of the determination (ordinary hit determination) performed when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance (gate), the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance By operating the distribution member that distributes to the ball portion, it is also possible to distribute the game balls that have entered the operating ball entry portion to the first variable ball entry portion and the second variable ball entry portion.

(6) In the embodiment, the first specific game state (non-variable state) in which the operation opening / closing member of the operation ball is opened and closed in a predetermined opening / closing mode, and the second position than the first specific game state. The second specific game state (variable state) is set to open and close the open / close member of the operation ball in an open / close mode with a high frequency. However, only the first specific game state (non-variable state) is set. You may make it set. That is, in the first specific gaming state (non-variable state), the frequency at which the operating opening / closing member is in the second position while opening / closing the operating opening / closing member of the operating ball in different opening / closing modes (opening patterns) (opening). It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a first operating state (first non-variable state) and a second operating state (second non-variable state) having the same time) are set.
(7) In the embodiment, the operation opening / closing member is held at the second position based on the result of the determination (determination per hit) performed when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance (gate) The total operating time (the total operating time triggered by the opening determination means allowing the opening operation of the operating ball portion) is defined as the first operating state (first non-varying state) and the second operating state. Although it is configured to be equal in the (second non-variable state), the total operating time may be different in the first operating state and the second operating state. For example, in the embodiment, when operating based on the first opening pattern P1 (first non-changeable state), the time (“TA1 + TA2”) for displacing the operating port opening / closing member 112 to the open position, and the second opening This can be realized by changing the time (“TA3 + TA4”) for displacing the operation port opening / closing member 112 to the open position when operating based on the pattern P2 (second non-variable state).
(8) In addition, the control time for driving and controlling the operation ball entry portion in the first operation state (first non-variable state) and the second operation state (second non-variable state) must be the same. There is no. That is, the control time (“TA1 + TB1 + TA2 + TB2” and “TA3 + TB3 + TA4 + TB4”) for driving and controlling the operation ball entry portion may be made different based on each of the first opening pattern P1 and the second opening pattern P2 in the embodiment.
(9) In the embodiment, the actuated ball-opening portion is always opened in the game area so that the game ball flowing down the game area with the actuating opening / closing member in the first position can enter the actuated ball-entry section. However, the operation opening / closing member at the first position may close the entrance (operation port) so that entry into the operation entrance portion is impossible.
(10) In the embodiment, the same opening and closing is performed in the first operating state (first non-variable state) in the first specific gaming state and in the second specific gaming state (variable state). Although the operation entrance part is configured to be opened and closed in the mode (first opening pattern P1), the operation entrance part in the open / close mode in each of the two states (the first non-change state and the change state). Can be configured to be opened and closed. In this case, in the second specific gaming state, the second variable pitching portion opens and closes compared to the second operating state (second non-variable state) in the first specific gaming state. It is preferable that the operation opening / closing member is configured to be operated so that the frequency of operation is low. For example, the opening time (second working port opening time TA2) associated with the second opening operation in the first opening pattern P1 of the embodiment is set to be long (for example, 2.2 seconds) and the opening time is set. A third release pattern that allows the second variable entry portion to be opened by a part of the game balls won in the meantime is set, and the third release is made in the case of the second specific game state (shortening state). You may comprise so that an operation | movement entrance part may be opened and closed based on a pattern. This third opening pattern is based on the second opening pattern, because the sorting member is positioned at the operating position by the timing of the game ball won during the opening time associated with the second opening operation. The second variable pitching portion can be opened at a lower rate than when the portion is opened and closed. In such a configuration, it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the working entrance portion (the first specific game) than a state where the game ball can easily enter the operation entrance portion (the second specific game state). In the second operating state), it is possible to establish a starting condition with the entry into the second variable entry portion as an opportunity, thereby realizing unprecedented gaming properties.

(11) All or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or some of the functions provided in the sub-control means are provided. The main control means may be provided. 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 means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(12) The display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU). On the contrary, the display control means (display means CPU) The effect control means (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. The production control means (production control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by 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.
(13) Although special symbol display means (special symbol display unit) for displaying special symbols is provided independently of the symbol display means (symbol display device) for displaying symbols for presentation (decorative diagrams), It is not limited to this. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.
(14) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified and described as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted.

Further, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
(A) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
Provided with a specific starting part (31) that satisfies the starting condition triggered by the entry of a game ball,
The winning game corresponds to a big hit game given when it is determined that the hit determining means has won a big hit, and a small win in which the winning probability in the hit determining means is set higher than the big hit. The small hit game given when the determination means determines, is set,
The probability of winning a small win in the hit determination triggered by entering the variable pitched portion (130) is won in the hit determination based on the winning determination triggered by winning in the specific starting portion (31). The gist is that it was set higher than the probability.
In this way, the possibility of a small hit game being generated can be changed depending on whether or not the game state in which the variable pitching part is frequently released, and the number of balls can be increased according to the game state. You can vary the speed of decrease. That is, it is possible to realize different game characteristics depending on whether or not a game state in which the variable pitching portion is frequently released is activated, and when the game ball enters the actuation pitching portion, the interest in the variable pitching portion to be released is increased. be able to.
(B) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 3,
In the second specific gaming state, the variable pitching portion (130) is opened and closed less frequently than in the second operating state in the first specific gaming state. The gist is that the operation opening / closing member (112) is configured to be operated.
As described above, in the second specific gaming state in which the operation opening / closing member is opened / closed in an opening / closing manner in which the operation opening / closing member is in the second position more frequently than in the first specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state By making the frequency of opening and closing of the variable ball entry portion lower than that in the second operation state in the game, the game ball can easily enter the action ball entry portion (second special hit game ), In the state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the operation entrance part (second operation state of the first specific game state), the start condition is triggered by entering the variable entry part. It can be established. That is, when a game ball enters the working ball entry portion, it is possible to increase interest in the variable ball entry portion that is opened, and it is possible to realize a game that is not available in the past.
(C) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 2,
Provided with an opening determination means (60a) for allowing an opening operation of the operating ball entering part (110) triggered by a game ball entering a predetermined ball entering part (34),
The total operating time for holding the operation opening / closing member (112) in the second position triggered by the opening determination means (60a) allowing the opening operation of the operation entrance ball portion (110) in the first operation state. (TA1 + TA2) and when the opening determining means (60a) permits the opening operation of the operating ball-injecting portion (110) in the second operating state, the operating opening / closing member (112) is The gist is that the total operating time (TA3 + TA4) held in the position is equal.
In this way, the game ball can be entered with the same establishment with respect to the operation entry portion in each of the first operation state and the second operation state.

34 Gate part (predetermined entry part)
40 Special winning part 60a Main control CPU (win determination means, open determination means)
110 Acting entrance part 112 Actuating opening / closing member (actuating opening / closing member)
113 1st solenoid (drive means)
117 Working passage (specific ball passage)
118 Discharge passage (different ball passage)
121 Sorting member (sorting means)
122 Second solenoid (second driving means)
130 Variable starting part (variable pitching part)
131 Start opening / closing member (opening / closing member)
138 1st operation member (operation part)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine configured to generate a winning game that is advantageous to the player, by making a hit determination performed when the start condition is satisfied as a trigger determination result,
An operational entrance where game balls can enter,
A plurality of branched ball passages provided so as to communicate with the working ball entry portion;
A closing position for closing the entrance and a variable entrance section having an opening / closing member displaceable to an opening position for opening the entrance,
The start condition is configured to be triggered by a game ball entering the variable ball entry unit,
An operating part is provided that operates in accordance with the contact of a game ball that passes through any one of the plurality of branched ball paths, and an opening / closing member of the variable ball-in-part is provided in accordance with the operation of the operating part. Configured to open,
It is configured to vary the frequency at which the game ball that has entered the operation entrance part passes through the specific ball passage where the variable entry part is opened, depending on the game state ,
A first operating state in which the frequency at which a game ball that has entered the operating ball entering section passes through a ball path different from the specific ball path;
At least a second operating state in which the frequency at which the game ball that has entered the operating ball entering portion passes through the specific ball passage is set,
According to a transition condition that is established when the winning determination is a winning determination result, the game state can be shifted to the gaming state of the first operating state or the second operating state after the winning game. A gaming machine characterized by being made .

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