JP6356307B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery for whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board is performed, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are multiple It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. Then, when the winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a winning game in which the big winning opening is opened is awarded. In such a pachinko gaming machine, if a game ball wins a privilege winning means (so-called V winning opening) provided inside the big winning opening, a more advantageous gaming state (probability change state or continuation of winning game) ) Exists (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195510 A

  By the way, the timing at which the winning of the game ball to the bonus winning means is allowed is fixed. For this reason, depending on the skill of the player, it is possible to have the game ball be awarded to the bonus winning means aiming at the timing, and there is a possibility that unfairness may occur between the players.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of equally giving a chance to any player. There is.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a display means for executing a symbol variation game for variably displaying symbols, and a winning lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is won. When the lottery result of the game is a win, in the gaming machine that grants a winning game that allows a game ball to enter the specific winning area after the winning display result of the symbol variation game is stopped on the display means A ball entry restricting means capable of regulating the entry of a game ball into the winning area, and releasing the ball entry restriction and allowing the game ball to enter the specific prize area in the winning game. And a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific winning area, and the gaming ball that has entered the specific winning area is detected by the winning detection means, and the winning detection means is played by the winning detection means. Spheres established conditions to be benefit to the player in response to detected, wherein the winning detecting means, there is a first detecting means and second detecting means, said first detecting means detects a game ball If a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is established as a profit, and a special game state grant condition is established as a profit when the second detection means detects a game ball, the display After the hit display result is stopped and displayed on the means, there is an allowable time until the entrance restriction means allows the game ball to enter the specific winning area in the winning game, and the allowable time is When the winning game is performed as a result of winning the winning lottery in a state of shortening the variation time in which the starting rate of the symbol changing game is obtained by entering the game ball and the starting rate of the game is improved. And is unchanged And summarized in that a plurality of types if said per game as a result of winning the per lottery in time saving state is performed.

  According to the present invention, an equal chance can be given to any player.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the specification of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the content of the jackpot game in a 1st fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the small hit game in a 1st fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the big hit game provided with a small hit game as an opportunity. The figure which shows the content of the jackpot game in a 2nd fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the small hit game in a 2nd fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the big hit game provided with a small hit game as an opportunity. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the time from the start of the symbol change game used as a small hit until the 1st big winning opening is opened.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB. In addition, a speaker SP that performs audio output is provided at the upper and lower portions of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (design variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol that can recognize a small hit, and a lost symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 as display means for displaying an image. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, as the display effect, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment).

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit, the small hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the decorative symbols of all the rows that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. In addition, when the decorative symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are a predetermined symbol combination, it is possible to recognize the small hit to which the small hit game is given from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize this small hit becomes the small symbol combination (small hit display result) by the decorative symbol. When the small hit symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game after the end of the variable game. Note that there are cases where the symbol combination of big hits and the symbol combination of small hits are collectively shown as a winning symbol combination (hit display result). On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not the same type, and the symbols are combinations other than the small hit symbol combinations, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combinations. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 and a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is displayed on the effect display device 13 correspond to each other, and a variable game is played. When finished, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is correspondingly stopped and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the effect display device 13, a first start winning opening 14 is provided in which a game ball can always enter. A first start switch SW1 for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is also provided. When the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls are satisfied.

  Further, below the effect display device 13 and below the first start winning opening 14, a first open / close door (normal electric accessory) 15 that opens and closes by the operation of the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is provided. A 2 start winning opening 16 is provided. The second start winning opening 16 is always closed with the open / close door 15 being closed. In a state where the open / close door 15 is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the open / close door 15 is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. In a state where the open / close door 15 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  The open / close door 15 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the second start winning opening 16 and, when opened, below the second start winning opening 16 to the game board YB. On the other hand, it is fixed vertically, receives the game ball flowing down the game board YB, and guides it to the second start winning opening 16.

  Further, a second start switch SW2 for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is provided. When the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls as payout conditions are established.

  Further, in the lower right portion of the effect display device 13 (upper right portion of the first start winning opening 14), a first big winning opening door 17 serving as a ball entering restricting means that opens and closes by the operation of the first large winning opening solenoid SOL2. The 1st big prize apparatus 18 provided with this is arrange | positioned. When the first grand prize opening door 17 is opened, the first big prize opening 19 provided in the first big prize winning device 18 is opened, and a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning device 18. It becomes. The first grand prize winning device 18 is formed with a special prize winning area 18a in which a game ball can roll, and the game balls entered from the first big prize winning opening 19 flow into the special prize winning area 18a. It is like that. The special prize area 18a is provided with a special prize opening 20 through which game balls can be entered. The special prize opening 20 is provided with a special opening / closing door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3. In a state where the special opening / closing door 21 is closed, the privilege winning opening 20 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the special opening / closing door 21 is opened for a predetermined opening time once or a plurality of times. In a state in which the special opening / closing door 21 is opened, the privilege winning opening 20 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state in which a ball is allowed to enter). Further, the special winning area 18a is provided with a discharge port 22 through which a game ball that does not enter the privilege winning port 20 enters. The game balls that have entered the privilege winning port 20 and the discharge port 22 are discharged outside the special winning area 18a, more specifically, from the pachinko gaming machine.

  In addition, the first grand prize device 18 is provided with a first count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special prize area 18a through the first grand prize port 19. The first count switch SW3 of the first grand prize winning device 18 detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 19, thereby satisfying a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls. In addition, a bonus winning switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has entered the bonus winning port 20 is provided. When the bonus game switch SW4 detects a game ball that has entered the bonus game port 20, a bonus (special game state) grant condition is established, and after the small hit game ends, it is decided to grant a jackpot game. . In addition, a discharge switch SW5 for detecting a game ball discharged from the special winning area 18a through the bonus winning port 20 and the discharging port 22 is provided. By detecting the game ball discharged by the discharge switch SW5, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is discharged from the special winning area 18a. The first count switch SW3 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize area 18a. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be detected prior to the discharge switch SW5 and the special prize switch SW4. Further, the special prize switch SW4 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize opening 20. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be detected before the discharge switch SW5. Further, the discharge switch SW5 is disposed in a passage communicating with the privilege winning port 20 and the discharge port 22. That is, when a game ball enters the privilege winning port 20, the game ball can be detected after the privilege winning switch SW4 detects the game ball.

  Further, in the lower right portion of the effect display device 13 (to the right of the first start winning port 14) and below the first big winning device 18, the opening / closing operation is performed by the operation of the second large winning port solenoid SOL4. A second large winning device 24 having a two large winning opening door 23 is disposed. When the second grand prize opening door 23 performs the opening operation, the second big prize opening 25 provided in the second big prize winning device 24 is opened, and a game ball can enter the second grand prize winning device 24. Become. In addition, a second count switch SW6 that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 25 provided in the second big prize device 24 is provided. When the second count switch SW6 of the second grand prize opening 25 detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 25, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is established.

  When the small hit game is awarded, the first big prize opening door 17 is opened according to the kind of the small hit game given, and the first big prize opening 19 is opened. A game ball is allowed to enter the winning device 18. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to enter the game ball into the special prize opening 20 arranged in the special prize area 18a. In addition, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. As described above, in the present embodiment, the small hit game is in an advantageous state for the player. This small hit game is given when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  Further, when the big hit game is awarded, the second big prize opening door 23 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the second big prize opening 25 is opened, and the second big prize winning device is opened by the opening. The entry of game balls into 24 is allowed. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. Then, in this big hit game in which the second big prize opening door 23 is opened, the big hit is determined by the internal lottery, and the big hit symbol (the big hit display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game, or It is given when a game ball enters the bonus winning opening 20 in the small hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first hold display device 26 is disposed below the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12. The first hold display device 26 indicates the number of first variable games that are put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 26 enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition of the first variable game, while the execution condition of the first variable game is still satisfied. The number of first variation games in a state in which execution (start) is suspended because it has not been performed, that is, the number of stored start suspensions in the first variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first suspended storage number) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a second hold display device 27 is disposed below the first hold display device 26. The second hold display device 27 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the second hold display device 27 enters the second start winning opening 16 to satisfy the start condition of the second variable game, while the execution condition of the second variable game is still satisfied. The number of second variable games in a state in which execution (start) is suspended because it has not been performed, that is, the number of stored start pending in the second variable game (hereinafter referred to as second retained memory number) is shown.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 28 is disposed below the game board YB and below the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 28, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol change game”) that changes a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general symbols”) and stops and displays one common symbol. May be indicated as “figure game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general figure (display result derived in the general figure game) finally stopped and displayed in the general figure game. If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 28 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  Further, a first operation gate 29 a is disposed below the effect display device 13, and a second operation gate 29 b is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 13. Hereinafter, the first operation gate 29a and the second operation gate 29b may be collectively referred to as the operation gate 29. The first operation gate 29a and the second operation gate 29b are each provided with a gate switch SW7 that detects a winning (passed) game ball. When the operation gate 29 detects the entry of a game ball (passage detection), the start condition for the usual game is established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the open / close door 15 of the second start winning opening 16 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the usual game is a normal hit and a game is given per ordinary figure, the opening / closing door 15 is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 by opening the open / close door 15, and the player can easily start the second variable game start condition and the winning ball. You can get a chance to win.

  In addition, the first start winning opening 14 is disposed immediately below the first operating gate 29a, and there is no obstacle such as a game nail between the first operating gate 29a and the first starting winning opening 14. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a is configured to enter the first start winning opening 14. Since there is a route through which the game ball can pass between the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14, the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a is not necessarily the first start prize. It does not enter the mouth 14. However, since the distance between the first actuating gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 is short, the game ball is unlikely to deviate along a route other than the first starting winning opening 14, and the first start winning opening 14 is high. A game ball comes in with a probability. In addition, game nails are arranged in the vicinity of the first start winning opening 14 on the left and right, and it is extremely difficult to directly enter the first starting winning opening 14 without passing through the first operation gate 29a. It has a simple board configuration.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, when a game ball flows through a predetermined first flow down path RY1, a part of the game ball is a first start winning port 14, a second start winning port 16, A game nail capable of changing the flow-down mode of the game ball, an obstacle member such as the effect display device 13, the first start winning opening 14 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the one operation gate 29a. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the left side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. The first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 16, and the first operation gate 29a are guided.

  Further, when a game ball is launched into the game area on the game board YB by the launching device and the game ball flows through the second flow down path RY2, a part of the game ball is part of the second start winning opening 16 or the first Obstacle members such as game nails arranged on the game board YB, the second start prize opening 16 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the big prize device 18, the second big prize device 24, and the second operation gate 29b. ing. In other words, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the right side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. 2 It is guided to the start winning opening 16, the first big prize device 18, the second big prize device 24, and the second operation gate 29b. Note that when the game ball flows in the second flow down path RY2, the first start winning opening 14 and the first operation gate 29a are configured not to be guided.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, when the lottery per common figure is won, the opening time of the open / close door 15 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is provided until a predetermined variable end condition is satisfied. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close door 15 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 16 of the game ball is improved than usual is given.

Next, the small hit game in this embodiment will be described.
The small hit game is started after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends. When the small hit game starts, an opening time is set. When the opening time ends, the first grand prize opening door 17 of the first big prize winning device 18 opens and the first big prize opening 19 is opened. The first big winning opening 19 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. Thereafter, the small hit game is ended.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
In the big hit game, after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends, or in the small hit game, the game ball enters the special prize opening 20, and the special prize switch SW4 detects the game ball. And started. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 25 of the second big prize winning device 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the second large winning opening 25 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
4 to 10 show the specifications. In FIG. 4A, the “big hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) of the first variable game and the win probability of the big hit determination (lottery) of the second variable game. The “small hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the small hit determination (lottery) of the first variable game and the winning probability of the small hit determination (lottery) of the second variable game. Further, “when the start switch is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the first start switch SW1 or the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, the “upper limit number of balls entered in the jackpot game” is that the game balls detected by the second count switch SW6 in one round game during the jackpot game are effective. The upper limit number is shown. The “upper limit number of balls entered in the small hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the first count switch SW3 are valid during the small hit game. The “opening probability of the special opening / closing door” indicates the probability that the special opening / closing door 21 is opened when the small hit game is awarded.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the “ordinary hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the normal hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-variable state) and the normal hit determination (lottery) in the variable state. The winning probabilities are shown respectively. The “opening / closing door opening time” is the time (maximum time) during which the open / close door 15 is open in the normal hit game during the normal state (non-changed state), and the open / close door in the normal hit game during the variable state The time (maximum time) when the door 15 is opened is shown. The “upper limit number of balls entered in a normal hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the second start switch SW2 in the normal hit game are valid.

  5 and 8, “symbol” indicates the jackpot symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of the jackpot game, and “ratio” indicates the ratio of the jackpot game when winning the jackpot determination. This is shown for each winning of the first floating game (FIG. 5) and each winning the second floating game (FIG. 8). The prescribed R number indicates the prescribed round number. Further, “the number of times of change given after the big hit game” indicates how long the change state given after the big hit game is given. “None” indicates that the variable state is not given. Further, “100 times”, “30 times”, and “10 times” indicate that the game is given until the number of times of the variable game is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of times of change may vary depending on the gaming state (presence / absence of a change state) at the start of a variable game that is a big hit. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening mode of the big winning opening” indicates the maximum opening time in which the second big winning opening door 23 is opened in one round game. “ED” indicates the ending time.

  In FIGS. 6 and 9, “symbol” indicates a small hit symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of the small hit game, and “percentage” indicates the small hit game when winning the small hit determination. The ratio is shown for each winning of the first floating game (FIG. 6) and each winning of the second floating game (FIG. 9). “Number of times of opening” indicates the number of times of opening of the first big winning door 17 in the small hit game. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening mode of the big winning opening” indicates the maximum opening time during which the first big winning opening door 17 is opened in one small hit game. In addition, the opening time in the small hit game is configured so that a plurality of times can be set as will be described later. The “interval time” is the time from when the first big prize opening door 17 is closed until the end of the small hit game. The interval time may be extended depending on the gaming situation described later.

  7 and 10, the contents of the big hit game given when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball in the effective period set during the small hit game is shown for each small hit game. . The “symbol” indicates the type of the small hit game (small hit symbol) that triggered the big hit game. In addition, “the number of times of change given after the big hit game” is given the change state given after the end of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4. This is shown for each type of small hit game. In the present embodiment, the number of times of change may change depending on the game state (presence / absence of a change state) when a game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4. “OP” indicates the opening time of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4 for each type of the small hit game. The “opening mode of the big prize opening” is the maximum opening time in which the second big prize opening door 23 is opened in the round game of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus prize switch SW4. Is shown for each type of small hit game. “ED” indicates the ending time of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4 for each kind of the small hit game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the sound output mode from the speaker SP and the display mode of the effect display device 13 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The main control board 30 is connected to a payout control board 32 for controlling the payout of game balls (prize balls, etc.). A payout device 33 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control board 32.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first start switch SW1, a second start switch SW2, a first count switch SW3, a special prize switch SW4, a discharge switch SW5, and a second count switch SW6. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, a special electric accessory solenoid SOL3, and a second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. Further, the first hold display device 26 and the second hold display device 27 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a gate switch SW7, a normal symbol display device 28, and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1. In addition, a payout control board 32 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. The variation pattern includes a small hit variation pattern that specifies a small hit effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a deviation fluctuation pattern for specifying a deviation. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The small hit effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the small symbol combination. The outlier effect is an effect in which the fluctuating game is developed so as to finally stop and display the off symbol combination. A plurality of types of big hit variation patterns, small hit variation patterns, and loss variation patterns are prepared, and accordingly, a plurality of effect times are also prepared. Therefore, even if the display result is the same, there is a possibility that the time from when the special symbol is started to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed is different. Note that some variation patterns of the present embodiment cause the game effect display device 13 or the like to execute a game effect related to the symbol variation game with the same effect content even if the effect time differs. In this case, the variation pattern with the same effect content includes at least the same effect content as the effect content in the variation pattern with the shortest effect time among the variation patterns. In the remaining time, for example, a predetermined still image (for example, a display image at the end of the game effect) is displayed, or the music is continued without being interrupted.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a small hit determination value used in the small hit lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, and normal hit determination random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (a type of big hit game or small hit game). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The random number for normal hit determination is a random number used for the normal hit lottery and the small hit lottery. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, in the effect control RAM 31c, a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program. Further, the speaker SP is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the sound content of the speaker SP is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a outputs a first payout control command for instructing payout of the winning ball to the payout control board 32. When the first payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first hold storage number is smaller than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). The first pending storage number determination is performed. When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values and acquires them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Store the random value. At that time, it is stored so that it can be recognized that it is a random value related to the first variable game and its acquisition order. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 26 to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second detection signal output when the second start switch SW2 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a outputs a first payout control command for instructing payout of the prize ball to the payout control board 32. When the first payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second hold storage number is less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). The second reserved memory number determination is executed. When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values and acquires the random numbers acquired in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Memorize the numerical value. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second variable game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 27 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition of the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when neither the big hit game, the small hit game or the symbol variation game is being executed. To do. When the second reserved memory number = 0, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory count = 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined memory of the main control RAM 30c is stored. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the area. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game, the small hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the first reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, the first game in which the execution is held). The first variation game execution condition is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 26 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold memory number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of big hit variation patterns based on the acquired random number for distribution pattern distribution.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information on which of the first change game and the second change game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the first variable game (or the second variable game). The main control CPU 30a also outputs a special symbol designation command (hit type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of winning game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. As shown in FIG. 4, the number of small hit determination values used in the small hit determination when the first variable game is executed and the small hit determination when the second variable game is executed. The number of small hit judgment values used is different. For this reason, the winning probability of the small hit determination when the first variable game is executed is different from the winning probability of the small hit determination when the second variable game is executed. Specifically, when the second variation game is executed, the winning probability of the small hit determination is higher than that when the first variation game is executed.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the small hit game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and the small hit by the special symbol From the symbols, a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of small hit variation patterns based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random numbers. In the present embodiment, even if the same type of small hit game (small hit symbol) is determined, it is configured to be able to select a small hit variation pattern having the same effect contents but different effect times. ing.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to one variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (when the small hit game is not given), the main control CPU 30a uses the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol in the case of the second variable game) as the off symbol. The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 12) is determined. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the second variation game is executed to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game, the small hit game, nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and when the second reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, the second game whose execution is held). The execution condition for the second variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 27 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold memory number. Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  By executing such special symbol start processing, when both the first variation game and the second variation game are put on hold, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variation game. To run. Then, when a big win is won in the second floating game, a big hit game having a substantial number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is more likely to be awarded than in the case of the first floating game. Also, when a small hit is made in the second floating game, it is expected that a prize ball will be obtained when a game ball is given to the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, as compared to the case of the first floating game. A large number of rounds that can be performed is large, and a big hit game with a long time during which the second big prize opening 25 is in an open state is likely to be given. In addition, the winning probability of the small hit determination is higher in the second variable game than in the first variable game. Thereby, when the second variation game is executed, it can be expected that more prize balls are acquired than in the first variation game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a serves as a winning lottery means.

Next, control when the small hit is determined will be described.
When determining the small hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of small hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines that a big hit game is to be given when the special prize switch SW4 detects a game ball during the valid period of the special prize switch SW4 set during the small hit game. The specific contents of the control when the small hit is determined will be described later. Each time the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal notifying that a game ball has been detected from the first count switch SW3, the main control CPU 30a sends a second payout control command for instructing the payout of the prize ball to the payout control board 32. Output. When the second payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

Next, the control when the big hit is determined will be described.
Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a controls the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol (hit symbol). To start. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a is identified on the basis of the final stop symbol (small hit symbol) after the small hit game is ended, when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects the game ball in the valid period of the small hit game. Start control of different types of jackpot games.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening door 23 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big prize opening door 23 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. .

  Then, when the second grand prize winning door 23 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When opening the second grand prize opening door 23, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the second big prize opening door 23 to the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. When closing the second grand prize opening door 23, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the second big prize opening door 23 to the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. Also, the main control CPU 30a sends a third payout control command to the payout control board 32 to instruct the payout of the winning ball every time a detection signal for notifying that the game ball has been detected is input from the second count switch SW6. Output. When the third payout control command is input, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device 33 so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a variable state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the stopped big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game). Is identified. Note that, when the big hit game that is given is given when the game ball enters the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a becomes the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Based on the type of the special symbol (final stop symbol) (that is, the type of the small hit game), it is specified whether or not to give the variable state.

  When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times the variable state is given based on the gaming state (whether or not the variable state is present) and the type of jackpot game at the time of winning the big hit determination, and sets the value in the main operation number flag To do. In the case where the granted big hit game is given in response to a game ball entering the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a detects the gaming ball by the bonus winning switch SW4. Based on the game state (presence / absence of variable state) and the type of the small hit game, the number of times the variable state is given is specified, and the value is set in the main operation number flag.

  The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 29. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a gate detection signal output when the gate switch SW7 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the operation gate 29 is passed), the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a confirms that the normal game is not being played and that the normal hit game is not being played. When the normal game is being played or when the normal hit game is being played, the normal symbol start process is terminated without starting the general game. When the normal game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. If the normal hit determination random number is not stored, that is, if there is no ordinary game for which execution is suspended, the ordinary symbol start process is terminated.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. And when it is in the variable state, the winning probability of the normal hit determination is higher than that in the normal state.

  When the normal hit determination is won, the main control CPU 30 a determines the normal symbol hit symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 28. On the other hand, when it is out of the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal fluctuation pattern that specifies at least the fluctuation time of the normal game from a plurality of types of normal fluctuation patterns. The normal map fluctuation pattern is determined when the normal state fluctuation pattern is assigned to the normal state, which is determined in the normal state where the short state (entrance rate improvement state) is not given, and when the short state is given. It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the variable state. Furthermore, the normal pattern change pattern for the normal state in the present embodiment is provided with two types of patterns having different change times. Specifically, there are provided a first normal fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time of 30000 ms and a second normal fluctuation pattern having an 8000 ms shorter than the fluctuation time of the first normal fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, there is only one type of normal map variation pattern for the variable state in this embodiment, and the variation time is shorter than the variation time of either the first general diagram variation pattern or the second general diagram variation pattern. This is a third common map fluctuation pattern in which (500 ms) is set.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the third common map variation pattern when the variable state is given, and determines the first common pattern variation pattern or the first when the short state is not given. 2 Determine one of the normal map fluctuation patterns.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the normal symbol display so as to stop and display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. The display content of the device 28 is controlled.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the open / close door 15 is opened / closed in the open / close pattern in the variable state when the variable state is given when the usual game is finished. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open and close the opening / closing door 15 with the opening / closing pattern in the normal state when the variable game state is not given when the usual game is finished.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a controls the door 15 to be closed when the upper limit number of game balls have entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. Similarly, even if the main control CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, the main control CPU 30a controls the door 15 to close when the upper limit number of game balls have entered.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative design to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 based on the final stop design designated by the special design designating command. That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a small hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the small bonus symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol, or when the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the missing symbols.

  Then, when the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 and the speaker SP so that the change game is executed based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when a jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, whether or not the variable state is given and the number of times of granting are specified based on the specified type of jackpot game. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the big hit game as the value of the sub operation number flag. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag is “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is provided is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

  In addition, when a small hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, and a big hit game is given in response to the game ball entering the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the effect control CPU 31a Based on the identified type of the small hit game, whether or not the variable state is granted and the number of times of grant when it is given are specified. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the small hit game in the value of the sub-operation number flag. When a small hit game is awarded, or when the value of the secondary action count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the altered state is given is deleted from the subsidiary altered flag.

Next, the control regarding various controls during the small hit game in the present embodiment will be described in detail.
When starting the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to open the special opening / closing door 21 during the small hit game. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30 a determines the opening / closing pattern of the special opening / closing door 21. In the present embodiment, one predetermined opening / closing pattern is prepared, and this opening / closing pattern is determined. If the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a leaves the special opening / closing door 21 in a closed state and does not allow a game ball to enter the privilege winning opening 20.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol (special symbol) as the final stop symbol, and outputs all symbol stop commands to stop and display the small hit symbol combination. A stop period for stopping and displaying the winning symbol combination is determined by lottery from a plurality of periods. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines a stop period from 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 2.5 seconds, and 3 seconds. In the stop period, even if the length of the stop period is different, the special symbol and the small hit symbol combination are similarly stopped and displayed (that is, the display mode is the same).

  Then, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol (special symbol) as the final stop symbol and outputs all symbol stop commands to stop and display the small hit symbol combination. After the elapse of time, control relating to the small hit game is started.

  When the control related to the small hit game is started, the main control CPU 30a specifies a selectable opening time according to the game state of the symbol variation game won in the small hit determination. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects an opening time to be set from the specified opening times.

  Specifically, the selectable opening time varies depending on the presence or absence of the variable state. When the variable state is given, 0.004 seconds are set as the opening time. If no variable state is given, the opening time selected by lottery from 7 seconds, 7.5 seconds, 8 seconds, 8.5 seconds, 9 seconds, 9.5 seconds, and 10 seconds is set. Is done. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating that the opening time has started and the opening time to the effect control board 31. The effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 causes the effect display device 13 and the speaker SP to execute the opening effect by inputting the opening command when the variable state is not given.

  Even if the length of the opening time is different, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute the opening effect with the same effect content. In the present embodiment, at least the same content as the content at the time when the opening time is the shortest (7 seconds) is included, and in the remaining time, for example, a predetermined still image (for example, display at the end of the game effect) The image is displayed, and the music is continued without being interrupted. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the opening effect because the opening time is short.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the first grand prize winning door 17 after the set opening time is over. That is, after the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a waits until the upper limit number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening door 17, or until a predetermined time has elapsed. The first grand prize opening door 17 is opened. When the first grand prize opening door 17 is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the first big prize opening door 17 to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2. Further, when closing the first big prize opening door 17, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the first big prize opening door 17 to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the special opening / closing door 21 based on the determined opening / closing pattern after the opening time has elapsed. When the special opening / closing door 21 is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating opening of the special opening / closing door 21 to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3. When closing the special opening / closing door 21, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special opening / closing door 21 to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a at least until the predetermined operation time elapses after the first grand prize opening door 17 is closed, every time the first count switch SW3 detects a game ball, that is, the first Each time a game ball enters the one big winning device 18, 1 is added to the number in the area indicating the number of game balls existing in the special prize area 18a, and the result is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At the start of the small hit game, the initial value of the number in the area is zero. On the other hand, every time the discharge switch SW5 detects a game ball, that is, the main control CPU 30a, that is, every time the game ball is discharged from the first big winning device 18 (the bonus winning port 20 and the discharging port 22), The number in the area is subtracted by 1 and stored in the main control CPU 30a.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a validates the winning of the game ball to the privilege winning opening 20 from the time when the number in the area is not zero after the start of the small hit game, that is, when it becomes 1 or more. Start setting the validity period. In this effective period, when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball and the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal instructing to that effect, the main control CPU 30a decides to give a big hit game, Based on the type of winning symbol, the type of jackpot game to be given is specified. In the present embodiment, when the setting of the effective period is started (when the number in the area becomes 1 or more), even if the number in the area becomes zero, the measurement is performed after the first big prize opening 19 is closed. The valid period is set at least continuously until a predetermined operation time elapses.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number in the area is zero when a predetermined operation time has elapsed after the first big prize opening 19 is closed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the setting of the valid period. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a extends the setting of the effective period until the number in the area becomes zero.

  In addition, even if the first count switch SW3 detects a game ball after the predetermined operation time has elapsed after the first grand prize opening door 17 is closed, the main control CPU 30a counts the number in the area. 1 is not added. On the other hand, each time the discharge switch SW5 detects a game ball, the main control CPU 30a counts the number in the area even after a predetermined operating time has elapsed since the first big prize opening door 17 was closed. Subtract 1 from. From the above, in this embodiment, the number in the area before the operating time elapses indicates the number of game balls present in the special winning area 18a. On the other hand, the number in the area after the operation time has elapsed indicates the remaining number until all the game balls that have entered the special prize area 18a by the operation time are discharged.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a closes the first big prize opening door 17, ends the setting of the valid period, and then ends the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the small hit symbol that triggered the small hit game when the bonus ball SW SW4 detects the game ball in the valid period set during the small hit game. Based on the jackpot game type. Then, the main control CPU 30a grants the specified big hit game after a predetermined time has elapsed since the small hit game ends. As a result, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the second big prize opening door 23. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a grants a big hit game when the game ball detected by the first count switch SW3 is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4 during the effective period. It comes to decide.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first count switch SW3 serves as a ball entry detection unit. Further, the special prize switch SW4 serves as a special prize detection unit. The discharge switch SW5 serves as a discharge detection unit. The main control CPU 30a serves as a measuring means for measuring the number in the area. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a special game state giving means for giving a special game state.

Next, the time from the start of the first symbol variation game, which is a small hit, until the game ball is allowed to enter the first big winning opening 19 in the small hit game will be described together with its operation.
In FIG. 11, description will be made assuming that the same type of small hit game, that is, the small hit game having the same profit that can be given to the player. Specifically, the profit that can be given to the player is the type of jackpot game that is awarded when a game ball is detected by the special prize switch SW4 (number of rounds, gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, etc.). It means the same thing.

  In FIG. 11 (a), a small hit variation pattern for executing the same effect contents is selected, and a small hit variation pattern in which the shortest effect time is set is selected from the small hit variation patterns having different effect times. It will be described as Further, in FIG. 11A, description will be made assuming that the shortest stop period is set as the stop period of the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol and the symbol combination of the small hit. Further, in FIG. 11A, description will be made assuming that the shortest opening time is set as the opening time.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the execution condition of the first symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a executes the first symbol variation game based on the determined small hit variation pattern (time point TA1). Then, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol based on the effect time by the small hit variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command to end the first symbol variable game (time point). TA2).

  After that, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the special symbol and the small symbol combination in the determined shortest stop period (time TA3). After the stop period has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a starts a small hit game and starts setting the determined shortest opening time. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big prize opening door 17 (time TA4).

Next, a description will be given based on FIG.
In FIG. 11B, a small hit variation pattern in which an effect time other than the shortest effect time is set is selected from the small hit variation patterns having the same effect content as the variation pattern effect contents in FIG. It will be described as In FIG. 11B, the shortest stop period (same time as FIG. 11A) is set as the stop period of the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol and the stop combination of the small hit symbol combination. . Further, in FIG. 11B, description will be made assuming that the shortest opening time (the same time as FIG. 11A) is set as the opening time.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the execution condition of the first symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a causes the first symbol variation game to be executed based on the determined small hit variation pattern (time point TB1). Then, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol based on the effect time by the small hit variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command to end the first symbol variable game (time point). TB2). From the premise, the effect time of the first symbol variation game is longer than that in FIG.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the special symbol and small hit symbol combinations in the determined shortest stop period (time TB3). After the stop period has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a starts a small hit game and starts setting the determined shortest opening time. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a opens the first grand prize winning door 17 (time TB4).

  As described above, the time points TB2 to TB4 are the same regardless of the kind of small game to be given and the contents of the performance from the start of the symbol variation game to the opening of the first big prize door 17 respectively. It is later than the time point TA2 to TA4. Accordingly, after a predetermined time has passed since the execution of an effect that can be identified as a small hit in the first symbol variation game, the game ball is started to be fired toward the first big winning opening 19 (in the right direction). However, it is not always possible for the game ball to reach the timing when the first grand prize opening door 17 opens. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, even when the first symbol variation game is executed with the same effect content, the effect time varies. For this reason, even if the game ball is fired at a timing such that the game ball can reach the vicinity of the first grand prize winning port 19 when the first grand prize winning door 17 opens during a certain production time. It is not always the production time, and the timing can be shifted. In addition, since the production time cannot be determined from the production contents (or it is difficult), it is difficult to fire a game ball at a timing according to the production time. Therefore, in the first symbol variation game, the game is such that the game ball reaches the first grand prize opening door 17 at the timing when the first big prize opening door 17 is opened by seeing an effect that can be identified as a small hit. It becomes difficult to fire a sphere.

Next, a description will be given based on FIG.
In FIG. 11C, description will be made assuming that the same small hit variation pattern as in FIG. 11A is selected. Further, in FIG. 11C, the description will be made assuming that the stop period other than the shortest stop period is set as the stop period of the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol and the symbol combination of the small hit. Further, in FIG. 11C, description will be made assuming that the shortest opening time (the same time as FIG. 11A) is set as the opening time.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the execution condition of the first symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a executes the first symbol variation game based on the determined small hit variation pattern (time point TC1). Then, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol based on the effect time by the small hit variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command to end the first symbol variable game (time point). TC2).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the special symbol and the small symbol combination in the determined stop period (time point TC3). Note that the suspension period is longer than that of FIG. After the stop period has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a starts a small hit game and starts setting the determined shortest opening time. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big prize opening door 17 (time point TC4).

  As described above, the time points TC3 to TC4 are the same regardless of the kind of small game to be given and the production contents from the start of the symbol variation game to the opening of the first big prize door 17 respectively. It is later than the time point TA3 to TA4. Therefore, even if the game ball is started to be fired toward the first grand prize winning port 19 (in the right direction) after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special symbol and the small symbol combination are stopped and displayed, the first big prize is won. It is not always possible for the game ball to reach the timing when the door 17 opens. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (c), even when the special symbol and the small symbol combination are stopped and displayed in the same manner, the stopping period varies. For this reason, even if the game ball is fired at a timing at which the game ball can reach the vicinity of the first big winning port 19 when the first big winning port door 17 opens during a certain stop period. The timing is not limited to the stop period, and the timing can be shifted. Further, since the stop period cannot be determined (or difficult) from the stop display mode of the special symbol and the small symbol combination, it is difficult to fire the game ball at a timing according to the stop period. Accordingly, when the combination of the special symbol and the small bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, the game ball is placed so that the game ball reaches the first grand prize opening 19 at the timing when the first big prize door 17 is opened. It becomes difficult to fire.

Next, a description will be given based on FIG.
In FIG. 11D, description will be made assuming that the same small hit variation pattern as in FIG. 11A is selected. Further, in FIG. 11D, the short stop symbol (the same time as FIG. 11A) is set as the stop period of the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol and the stop period of the small symbol combination. . Further, in FIG. 11 (d), description will be made assuming that an opening time other than the shortest opening time is set as the opening time.

  As shown in FIG. 11D, when the execution condition for the first symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a causes the first symbol variation game to be executed based on the determined small hit variation pattern (time point TD1). Then, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol as the final stop symbol based on the effect time by the small hit variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command to end the first symbol variable game (time point). TD2).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the special symbol combination and the small symbol combination in the shortest stop period determined (time point TD3). After the stop period has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a starts a small hit game and starts setting the determined opening time. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big prize winning opening 19 (time point TD4). Note that the opening time is longer than that shown in FIG.

  As described above, the time point TD4 is the same as the time point TA4, regardless of the type of the small hit game to be given and the production contents from the start of the symbol variation game to the opening of the first big prize opening door 17. Will also be late. Therefore, even if the game ball is started to be fired toward the first big winning opening 19 (in the right direction) after a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening effect of the small hit game is executed, the first big winning opening door 17 It is not always possible to make the game ball reach exactly at the timing of opening. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11D, even if the same opening effect is executed, the opening time varies. For this reason, even if the game ball is fired at a timing at which the game ball can reach the vicinity of the first big prize opening 19 when the first big prize opening door 17 opens at a certain opening time. It is not always the same opening time, and the timing can be shifted. In addition, since the opening time cannot be determined (or difficult) from the contents of the opening effect, it is difficult to fire a game ball at a timing according to the opening time. Therefore, it is difficult to fire the game ball so that the game ball reaches the first grand prize opening 19 at the timing when the first big prize opening door 17 opens when the opening effect starts.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Even when a small hit game of the same type (that is, a profit given to the player is the same) is given, since the effect that the small hit can be recognized in the symbol variation game is executed The time until the opening of the first big winning opening 19 where the entry of game balls is allowed is not constant. For this reason, even if a game ball is launched based on the timing at which an effect capable of recognizing a small hit is executed in the symbol variation game, the timing at which the first grand prize winning door 17 allows the ball to enter (timing to open) It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to reach the entrance of the special winning area 18a. As a result, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 20 aiming at the timing, and a big hit game (special gaming state) based on winning in the bonus winning opening 20 is equally for any player. You can give a chance to be granted.

  (2) Even when the same type of small hit game is awarded, the time (opening time) from the start of the small hit game until the game ball is allowed to enter is not constant. For this reason, even if a game ball is launched based on the timing at which the small hit game is started, the game ball is placed in the special winning area 18a at a timing when the first large winning opening door 17 allows the ball to be entered (timing to open). It can be difficult to reach exactly. As a result, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 20 aiming at the timing, and a big hit game (special gaming state) based on winning in the bonus winning opening 20 is equally for any player. You can give a chance to be granted.

  (3) Even when the same type of small hit game is awarded, the time (stop period) during which the special symbol and the small symbol combination as a result of the small hit display are stopped and displayed is not constant. Therefore, even if a game ball is launched based on the timing at which the special symbol or the small symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the game is performed at the timing at which the first grand prize winning door 17 allows the ball to enter (timing to open). It can be difficult to make the sphere just reach the entrance of the special winning area 18a. As a result, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 20 aiming at the timing, and a big hit game (special gaming state) based on winning in the bonus winning opening 20 is equally for any player. You can give a chance to be granted.

  Also, during the time (stop period) during which the special symbol and the small symbol combination as the small hit display result are stopped and displayed, the movement of the image (that is, the movement of the symbol) that can be used as a clue to the passage of time is present. Because there are few, it is difficult to understand how long the special symbol and small symbol combination stoppage period has elapsed. For this reason, it is possible to make it more difficult to make the game ball reach the entrance of the special winning area 18a at the timing when the first grand prize opening door 17 allows the winning.

  (4) Even when the same type of small hit game is given, multiple types of effect time can be set as the effect time of the symbol variation game that is a small hit (while the same effect content, the effect time A plurality of types of small hit variation patterns having different values can be selected). For this reason, even if a game ball is launched based on the timing at which it was possible to recognize that it was a small hit in the symbol variation game, the timing at which the first grand prize opening door 17 allows the ball to enter (timing to open) It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to reach the entrance of the special winning area 18a. As a result, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 20 aiming at the timing, and a big hit game (special gaming state) based on winning in the bonus winning opening 20 is equally for any player. You can give a chance to be granted.

  (5) Even if the same kind of small hit game is given, the effect content of the symbol variation game that is a small hit, the display mode of the special symbol during the stop period, and the effect content of the opening effect are set respectively. The same can be done regardless of time. In other words, the effect content executed from the start of the symbol variation game that is a small hit until the first big prize opening door 17 is opened can be the same regardless of the set time. For this reason, it becomes difficult to grasp the elapsed time from the contents of the production. Accordingly, it is possible to make it more difficult for the game ball to reach the special winning area 18a at the timing when the first grand prize opening door 17 is opened.

  (6) Even if the second symbol variation game is started when the start condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second start switch SW2, which is likely to be a small hit, the first large game It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to reach the entrance of the special winning area 18a at the timing when the winning opening door 17 allows the winning.

  (7) The main control CPU 30a starts setting the valid period of the bonus winning switch SW4 from when the number of game balls in the special winning area 18a is permitted and the number in the area becomes larger than zero. For this reason, if the first grand prize opening 19 is opened and a game ball is detected by the first count switch SW3 and the number in the area does not become zero, the validity period is not set. It is possible to prevent an illegal act of detecting the winning of a game ball only in the game. In addition, when the first count switch SW3 detects a game ball after the operation time, there is a high possibility that an abnormality (such as a ball jam or a ball entry based on an illegal act) has occurred. For this reason, the game balls having a high possibility of abnormality that the first count switch SW3 detects after the operation time is not counted (added) as the number in the area. The main control CPU 30a can give a big hit game when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball when the number in the area is greater than zero. Giving a big hit game based on the detection of a game ball that has a high possibility of having been balled can be suppressed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the profit given to the player by the small hit game is the same, the first big winning door 17 allows the game ball to enter the special winning area 18a from the start of the small hit game. The time until the game may be made shorter than the time from when the game ball is fired until the special winning area 18a is reached. In this way, even if the game ball is launched after the small hit game is started, the game ball cannot be made to reach the special winning area 18a exactly in accordance with the ball entry allowable timing. For this reason, when a small hit display result (for example, a small hit symbol and a combination of small hit symbols) is recognized, it is necessary to start the game ball before the small hit game is started. However, since the time from when the small hit display result is stopped to when the game ball is allowed to enter is indefinite, the game ball is awarded a special prize at the timing when the first big entrance door 17 allows the entry. It can be difficult to reach the entrance of the region 18a.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the stop period and kind number which can be set as a stop period of the special symbol and the symbol combination of small hits. Further, the lottery method and the selection probability during the stop period may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time and the number of types that can be set as the opening time of the small hit game may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, the lottery method and selection probability of the opening time may be arbitrarily changed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the number of the small hit variation patterns which include the same content of production and differ in production time. Further, the determination method and determination probability of the small hit variation pattern may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of small hit variation pattern production times, special symbol stop periods, and small hit game opening times can be set. As another example, if you can set multiple times (periods) among the small hit variation pattern production time, the special symbol stop period, and the small hit game opening time, the other times are fixed. (It may be a predetermined time).

  In the above embodiment, the small hit game may be terminated together with the validity period after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the small hit game. In this case, the number in the area may be reset after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the small hit game.

  In the above-described embodiment, an instruction effect for instructing the firing direction (right-handed) is executed before a predetermined time elapses after the first grand prize opening door 17 is opened or after the first big prize opening door 17 is opened. Also good. The predetermined time is preferably a time corresponding to the time from when the game ball is fired until it reaches the special prize area 18a. Thereby, it is possible to give a chance to equally enter the game ball into the first grand prize opening 19 for any player.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4, it is determined that a big hit game is given, but a bonus other than the big hit game may be given. For example, when a game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4, it may be determined to give a probability change state in which the winning probability of the big hit determination becomes a high probability state. In addition, when a game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4, it may be determined to give a big hit game with a large number of rounds (or a long open time) (in this case, if it is not detected) Is a jackpot game with a small number of rounds (or a short opening time). In addition, when a game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4, the number of times of change may be increased as compared with a case where the game ball is not detected. Similarly, when a game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4, the number of symbol variation games (probability variation number) to which the probability variation state is given may be increased as compared with the case where it is not detected.

  In the above embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of small hit variation pattern effect time, small hit symbol stop period, and small hit game opening time, but the big hit variation pattern effect time, big hit symbol stop period The opening time of the big hit game may be configured so that a plurality of types can be set.

  In the above embodiment, when the number in the region is not zero at the end of the operation time, the effective period is extended, but it is not necessary to extend it. Further, although the effective period is extended until the number in the area becomes zero, the upper limit of the extended period may be determined in advance.

  In the above embodiment, when the effective period is set, it is set continuously until at least the operation time elapses. However, after the first big prize opening door 17 is closed, the number in the area If becomes zero, the valid period may be terminated at that time.

  In the above embodiment, when the first count switch SW3 detects a game ball only after the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning area 18a and until the operation time has elapsed, Although the inner number is added, the in-region number may be added every time the first count switch SW3 detects a game ball regardless of the time.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of normal symbol variation patterns for the normal state may be provided. Further, in the normal winning game, the opening / closing mode of the first grand prize winning door 17 may be arbitrarily changed, and a plurality of opening / closing patterns may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, during the validity period, it has been decided to give a jackpot game when the game ball is detected in the bonus winning switch SW4, but a special gaming state advantageous to a player other than the jackpot game, For example, it may be determined to give a probability variation state that improves the winning probability of the jackpot determination.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that the number in area | region may not be added after the 1st big winning opening door 17 will be in a closed state.
In the above embodiment, game balls are allowed to enter the first big prize device 18 during the small hit game, but game balls are allowed to enter the first big prize device 18 during the big hit game. You may do it. In other words, during the big hit game, it is possible to detect the game ball by the bonus winning switch SW4 and give an opportunity to give the special game state.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the specification of a pachinko machine arbitrarily. For example, the big hit probability, the small hit probability, the number of payout balls, the upper limit number of balls entered, the probability of opening the special door 21 may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special opening / closing door 21 is opened in the small hit game, but it may be opened. Further, the special opening / closing door 21 may not be provided. Further, in the small hit game, it may be configured such that a game ball is always inserted into the privilege winning opening 20.

-In the said embodiment, the opening / closing pattern of the special opening / closing door 21 may be provided with two or more, and an opening / closing pattern may be changed arbitrarily.
In the above embodiment, the length of the operation time may be set arbitrarily. Further, the operation time may not be provided.

  In the effective period of the above embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4, it is determined that a big hit game (special game state) is to be granted. As an example of this, during the validity period, it is determined whether or not a special game state is to be granted when a game ball is detected in the bonus winning switch SW4, and the special game state is limited only when this determination result is affirmative. May be determined.

The present embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.
In the above embodiment, the big hit determination is executed when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. However, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be executed simultaneously by changing the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value. . If the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the big hit determination may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the first start winning opening 14 is arranged immediately below the first operating gate 29a so that the game balls that have passed through the first operating gate 29a pass the first start winning opening 14 with high probability. However, the arrangement of the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 may be arbitrarily changed. As a result, it may be difficult for the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a to enter the first start winning opening 14.

In the above embodiment, the first grand prize device 18 and the second grand prize device 24 are provided. However, if the privilege prize opening 20 is provided, they may be combined into one.
In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 19, it may be detected by the special prize switch SW4.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the validity period of the bonus pay switch SW4 from when the number in the area becomes greater than zero, and continues to set at least until the operation time ends. However, when the number in the area becomes zero, the setting of the valid period may be once ended. That is, the valid period may be set only when the number in the area is not zero. In this case, when the number in the area becomes larger than zero, the valid period is set again.

  In the above embodiment, when a small hit is made in the second floating game, the time during which the first big prize opening door 17 is open during the small hit game is longer than in the case of the first floating game. Then, it may be easy to make the game ball enter the first grand prize opening 19.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the number of times of the change state given after the end of the big hit game (number of times of change).
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 13 executes the symbol variation game using the decorative symbols, but it may not be executed.

In the above embodiment, the second variation game is preferentially executed, but the variation game may be executed in the order of winning.
In the above embodiment, the variation game is executed for each start winning opening, but the same variation game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the number and type of jackpot games (for example, the specified number of rounds, the release mode, the number of times of change, the number of payout balls, etc.) may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, the number of types and contents of the small hit game (for example, the opening mode, the number of times of change, the number of payout prize balls, etc.) may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above embodiment, the range of various components in the game board YB may be changed.
In the above embodiment, in addition to the effect control board 31, an overall control board or a relay board may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 may be a single board.
-In the said embodiment, you may provide the function in each control board in another control board.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the probability change state which changes the winning probability of jackpot determination can be provided.
In the above-described embodiment, the variable state is the reduction of the fluctuation time of the regular game, the improvement of the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure, the increase of the total opening time of the open / close door 15, and the reduction of the fluctuation time of the variable game by a special symbol. It is sufficient that at least one of them is included.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable state is shortened in the variation time of the special figure variation game, in particular, the variation time of the special figure variation game in which the outlier display result is stopped and displayed as compared with the non-variable state. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved storage. In this case, each time the symbol variation game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, the various game effects may be performed by a decorative lamp or a movable body instead of or in addition to the effect display device 13 and the speaker SP, or a combination thereof.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the execution timing, effect aspect (contents), etc. of a game effect.
In the above embodiment, the presence of the game ball in the special prize area 18a is determined based on the number in the area, but the detection result (number of game balls) detected by the first count switch SW3 and the discharge switch SW5 You may make it determine by comparing the detected detection result (game ball number). For example, when the number of game balls detected by the first count switch SW3 and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch SW5 match, it is determined that there is no game ball in the special winning area 18a. In the case where the number of game balls detected by the first count switch SW3 is large, it may be determined that it exists.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the period which can be selected as a stop display period of a symbol by the kind of symbol to stop-display.
In the above embodiment, the time that can be selected as the opening time may be different depending on the type of symbols to be stopped and displayed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above gaming machine, a first start detecting means for detecting a game ball and a second start detecting means for detecting the game ball are provided, and the game ball is provided by the first start detecting means or the second start detecting means. There is a possibility that the start condition of the symbol variation game may be satisfied when the game is detected, and the winning condition is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start detection means. In the symbol variation game, the game may be won with a high probability as compared to the symbol variation game in which the start condition is established when the game ball is detected by the first start detection unit.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, when the profit given to the player by the winning game is the same, the entering restriction means allows the game ball to enter the special winning area from the start of the winning game. The time until the game may be made shorter than the time from when the game ball is fired until the game ball is reached.

  (C) In the above gaming machine, if the profits given to the player by the winning game are the same, at least the profits given by the special gaming state that can be given by the special state giving means in the winning game Should be the same.

  (D) a display means for executing a symbol variation game for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a winning lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a hit; a lottery result of the winning lottery means In the case of winning, in the gaming machine that grants a winning game that allows a game ball to enter the special winning area after the winning display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the display means, In addition to restricting entry of game balls, in the winning game, the entry restriction means capable of releasing entry restriction and allowing entry of game balls into the special winning area; Special game state that is advantageous to the player when the bonus winning detection means for detecting the incoming of the game ball to the bonus winning means arranged in the winning area and the bonus winning detection means detects the gaming ball Grant A special game state giving means capable of playing the game, wherein the winning game is started after the display result is stopped and displayed on the display means, and from the start of the winning game, the ball entering restricting means starts the game to the special winning area. There is a permissible time until the ball is allowed to enter, and when the same winning game is performed, the allowable time of the winning game is the starting port at which the starting condition of the symbol variation game can be obtained by entering the gaming ball As a result of winning the winning lottery as a result of winning the winning lottery in a variable time shortening state in which the entrance rate to the ball is improved, there is one type, and as a result of winning the winning lottery in a non-varying time reducing state A gaming machine characterized in that when a winning game is played, there are a plurality of types.

  (E) When the same winning game is performed, there are a plurality of symbol stop display times from when the display means stops displaying the symbol as a winning display result until the winning game is started. In the case where a game is performed, there are a plurality of types of effect times of the symbol variation game to be performed before the winning game, and when the same winning game is performed, the contents of the effect executed during the allowable time are The same applies regardless of the type of the allowable time.

  YB ... Game board, HD ... Launch handle, SOL1 ... Normal electric role solenoid, SOL2 ... First big prize port solenoid, SOL3 ... Special electric role solenoid, SOL4 ... Second big prize port solenoid, SW1 ... First start switch SW2 ... second start switch, SW3 ... first count switch, SW4 ... privilege winning switch, SW5 ... discharge switch, SW6 ... second count switch, SW7 ... gate switch, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... first 2 ... Special symbol display device, 13 ... Production display device, 14 ... First start prize opening, 15 ... Opening / closing door, 16 ... Second start prize opening, 17 ... First big prize opening door, 18 ... First big prize winning device, 18a ... Special winning area, 19 ... First prize winning opening, 20 ... Special prize opening, 21 ... Special opening / closing door, 22 ... Discharge opening, 23 ... Second winning prize opening door, 24 ... Second prize winning device 25 ... Second winning prize opening, 26 ... First hold display device, 27 ... Second hold display device, 28 ... Normal symbol display device, 29 ... Operation gate, 29a ... First operation gate, 29b ... Second operation gate, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production Control RAM, 32... Dispensing control board, 33.

Claims (1)

Display means for executing a symbol variation game for variably displaying a symbol, and winning lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is won, and when the lottery result of the winning lottery means wins, the display In a gaming machine that grants a winning game that allows a game ball to enter a specific winning area after the winning display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the means,
A ball that can regulate the entry of a game ball into the specific prize area and can release the ball regulation and allow the game ball to enter the special prize area in the winning game. Regulatory measures,
Winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific winning area,
A game ball that has entered the specific winning area is detected by the winning detection means, and a condition is established that can bring a profit to the player when the winning detection means detects the gaming ball,
The winning detection means includes a first detection means and a second detection means,
When the first detection means detects a game ball, a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is established as a profit, and when the second detection means detects a game ball, a special game is obtained as a profit. State grant conditions are met,
After the hit display result is stopped and displayed on the display means, there is an allowable time until the entrance restriction means allows the game ball to enter the specific winning area in the win game,
The allowable time is
When the winning game is performed as a result of winning the winning lottery in a state of shortening the variation time in which the starting rate of the symbol changing game is obtained by entering the game ball and the starting rate of the game is improved. And
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of types when the winning game is performed as a result of winning the winning lottery in a non-variable time shortening state.