JP6383374B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

JP 2006-247107 A

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

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

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A plurality of pieces of information acquired every time the start condition is satisfied as a start condition is stored in the storage means (60c) as start hold information, and the information is stored based on the start hold information stored in the storage means (60c). The determination becomes a hit determination result, and a hit game advantageous to the player is generated, and after the hit game ends, the probability that the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative is set to a low probability state and In a gaming machine configured to perform a hit determination in any of a high probability state in which a probability that the determination result of a hit determination is affirmative is higher than a low probability state,
An active ball entry part (110) in which game balls can enter,
A first variable entry portion (125) that facilitates entry of a game ball flowing down the game area (21) with the opening operation of the first opening / closing member (126);
A second variable entry portion (130) that facilitates entry of a game ball flowing down the game area (21) in accordance with the opening operation of the second opening / closing member (131);
A ball entry part (36) into which a game ball flowing down the game area (21) can enter ,
When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, a bonus grant determining means (60a) for determining that one of a plurality of types of bonuses having different grant periods after the hit game is given,
The start condition is established when a game ball enters the first variable ball entry portion (125) and the second variable ball entry portion (130), and the ball entry portion (36 ) Is configured to perform a falling lottery of whether to shift from the high probability state to the low probability state triggered by the entry of the game ball to
A ratio that results in a transition from a high probability state to a low probability state in the falling lottery after the end of the winning game triggered by entering the first variable entry portion (125), and the second It is configured such that the ratio resulting from shifting from a high probability state to a low probability state in the falling lottery after the end of the hit game that has been triggered by entering the variable pitching portion (130) is different ,
When the end condition that the privilege is no longer granted is satisfied, a bonus end notification effect for notifying that the privilege is no longer granted is executed by the production means (17), and the start suspension is performed when the end condition is satisfied When there is information, it is configured to cause the presentation means (17) to execute a hold confirmation effect that informs that there is the start hold information,
Each of the first variable ball entering portion (125) and the second variable ball entering portion (130) has an operating portion (138) for opening the corresponding opening / closing member (126, 131) in accordance with the contact of the game ball. A game ball that has entered the operating ball entrance portion (110) corresponds to either the first variable ball entrance portion (125) or the second variable ball entrance portion (130). Configured to contact,
Depending on the type of privilege determined by the privilege grant determining means (60a), the frequency at which the first opening / closing member (126) is operated to be released with the entry of the game ball into the operating ball entering section (110) and the The gist is that the second opening / closing member (131) is configured to have different opening frequencies .

In this way, the ratio resulting in the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state in the falling lottery is after the end of the hit game that was triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first variable entry part, Interest in the variable pitching portion that is actuated by the game ball that has entered the working pitching portion, since it differs from the end of the hit game that occurred when the game ball entered the second variable pitching portion. Can be increased.
Further, depending on the type of privilege given after the end of the winning game, the frequency at which the first opening / closing member of the first variable entry portion is opened by the entry of the game ball into the operation entry portion and the second variable When the opening / closing operation of the second opening / closing member of the ball entering portion is different, the interest in the type of hit game is increased, and when the game ball enters the actuated ball entering portion in the game state after the end of the hit game In addition, it is possible to increase the interest in the variable pitching portion to be opened.

The invention according to claim 2
The ball insertion portion (36) is provided such that a ball inlet (36a) and a ball outlet (36b) are opened on the front side of the game board (20) in which the game area (21) is defined,
Under the ball outlet (36b) of the ball insertion portion (36), a start winning portion (31) is arranged so that a game ball that has passed through the ball outlet (36b) can enter,
The start condition is configured to be established when a game ball enters the start winning part (31) ,
The game area (21) has a first ball flow path (21a) through which game balls flow down and a second ball flow path (21b) through which game balls flow down,
The ball insertion portion (36) is easier to enter the game ball flowing down the first ball flow path (21a) than the game ball flowing down the second ball flow path (21b). The variable pitching portion (130) is configured such that the game ball flowing down the second ball flow path (21b) is easier to enter than the game ball flowing down the first ball flow path (21a),
The second variable entrance portion (130) is characterized in that the entrance probability is increased in a state where the privilege is given .
In this way, since the game ball passes through the ball entry portion before winning the game ball to the start winning portion for establishing the start condition, there is a possibility that the fall probability lottery may shift from the high probability state to the low probability state. It is possible to create an unprecedented new gameability and improve the interest of the game. In other words, it is expected that a winning game will be generated as a result of winning the start winning portion, and at the same time, a low probability from a high probability state as the game ball passes through the ball passing portion before winning the starting winning portion. You can play the game while enjoying the thrill of falling into a state.
In addition, since the ease of entering the game ball into the ball entry portion varies depending on the path through which the game ball flows down, it is possible to attract interest in the movement of the game ball and improve the interest.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
A hit type determining means (60a) for determining a hit type when the hit determination result is a hit,
The hit type is specified with the first chance to give a high probability state and a privilege until the next winning game is generated after the winning of the winning game, and the high probability state is given after the winning game is finished. Including the second per unit that grants benefits only for a period of time,
The hitting type determining means (60a) is arranged such that the hitting determination result triggered by entering the starting winning portion (31) and the first variable pitching portion (125) is a win only. The gist is that it is possible to determine 2 hits.
In this way, whether or not the second hit is given is determined by the difference in the hit type, so that interest in the hit type can be increased and the interest can be improved.

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

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is the front view which cut the game board which concerns on an Example vertically, Comprising: The arrangement | positioning position of a composite ball | bowling part is expanded and shown. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. (a) is sectional drawing of the channel | path distribution part which shows the state which has a distribution member in a 1st distribution position, (b) is the channel | path distribution part which shows the state in which a distribution member exists in a 2nd distribution position FIG. It is a principal part perspective view of a variable starting part, Comprising: (a) shows the state in which a starting port opening / closing member exists in a closed position, (b) shows the state in which a starting port opening / closing member exists in an open position. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of the big hit game for every special symbol triggered by winning to a fixed start part, a 1st variable start part, and a 2nd variable start part, (b) is at the time of determination It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot probability according to the game state of (2), (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the probability per base figure according to the gaming state at the time of determination. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the opening pattern of the operation port opening / closing member and the distribution operation pattern of the distribution member in the usual figure. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of special figure input processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit game and fall probability in the pachinko machine of another example, Comprising: (a) is per special figure triggered by winning to a fixed start part, a 1st variable start part, and a 2nd variable start part It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of the big hit game for every symbol, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the fall probability according to the big hit game before falling.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes a base 11, 12 that is formed to open forward and is installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game shop, and a front opening of the base 11, 12. And a front member 13 that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the bases 11 and 12 and forms the front surface of the gaming machine. Various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the front member 13 as an installation base. By doing so, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is located on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably disposed on the middle frame 12. In addition, on the back side of the game board 20, a design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) is changed when a predetermined start condition is established (pachinko ball winning in each start port 32, 127, 132 described later). A symbol display device (symbol display means) 17 as an effect executing means for performing a symbol variation effect is detachably disposed. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the symbol display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type symbol display device 17 or a dot matrix type is employed. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative drawings such as the above display devices can be adopted.

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

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

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a plate-like member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is disposed on the back side of the game board 20. A guide rail 22 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 21 through which pachinko balls can flow down is provided on the front side of the game board 20. It is made. Note that a launch port 24 through which a pachinko ball launched by the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 21 is formed to open upward in the upper left position of the game area 21. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear directions at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are attached to the respective installation openings. At the lowest position, an out port 23 is provided for discharging the pachinko balls launched into the game area 21 to the outside of the game board 20. Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, there are a decorative member 25 on which the display unit of the symbol display device 17 is visible from the front side, a entrance part where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter, and the like. It is arranged as the game board installation component. Here, the game board 20 of the embodiment is configured so as to be provided with a composite ball entering portion 100 having a plurality of ball entering portions 110, 125, 130. Compared to the individual arrangement, the opening workability of the mounting opening for the game board 20 and the arrangement workability of the members are improved. In the embodiment, one composite ball entering portion 100 is disposed on the game board 20. Here, when a pachinko ball enters the ball entrance that opens in the game area 21 is collectively referred to as “entry ball”, and the pachinko ball enters (enters) the ball entrance, a predetermined game condition In some cases, for example, “winning” is designated when a winning ball payout condition, a per-special-symbol determination condition described later, or a per-normal-score determination condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 28 below the display window 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25). The partition wall 26 forming the left side of the display window 25a (the side on the first ball flow path 21a side) is provided with a ball introduction part 29 that opens to the game area 21 and communicates with the stage 28. The pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21 a) can be taken into the inside (stage 28) of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 of the ball introduction portion 29. And the discharge part 28b-28c which inclines below toward the front (game area | region 21) is formed in the rolling surface 28a which forms the upper surface of the said stage 28, and the pachinko ball which rolls the said rolling surface 28a is used. It is comprised so that it may discharge to the game area | region 21 from the discharge parts 28b-28c. Here, on the stage 28, a plurality of discharge portions 28b to 28c are formed above a fall gate portion 36 described later, and pachinko balls are discharged from any of the discharge portions 28b to 28c. Yes. Specifically, a first discharge portion 28b positioned vertically above the falling gate portion 36 and two second discharge portions 28c and 28c positioned on the left and right sides of the first discharge portion 28b are provided. Thus, the pachinko ball on the stage 28 is discharged from the first discharge portion 28b, so that it is easier to enter the fall gate portion 36 than when discharged from the second discharge portions 28c, 28c. . That is, by configuring the pachinko sphere flowing down the first sphere flow path 21a so that it can be guided by the stage 28 up to the position where the falling gate portion 36 is disposed, the pachinko sphere is lower than the pachinko sphere flowing down the second sphere flow path 21b. The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the one-ball flow path 21a enters the fall gate portion 36 is increased.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 3, the game board 20 is provided with a plurality of entrance portions into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter, and the entrance portions into which pachinko balls enter A predetermined game proceeds according to the game. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the fixed starting part (starting winning part, first starting winning part) 31 and the falling gate part (ball passing part) 36 as the ball entering part are provided in the first ball flow path. The pachinko ball flowing down 21a is provided at a position where it can enter, and the starting gate portion 34, the special winning portion 40, and the variable entrance portions 110, 125, and 130 as the entrance portion are provided in the second inflow path. The pachinko ball flowing down 21b is provided at a position where it can enter. The game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with a normal winning portion 45 as a pitching portion so as to be positioned on the first ball flow path 21a, and a pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow path 21a is a normal prize. Part 45 can be awarded. In addition, you may arrange | position the normal winning part which the pachinko ball which flowed down this 2nd ball flow path 21b can win in the said 2nd ball flow path 21b. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the variable pitching portions 110, 125, and 130 are disposed on the game board 20 as the composite pitching portion 100.

(About fixed starter 31)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, pachinko balls that flow down the game area 21 (the first ball flow path 21 a in the embodiment) enter the game board 20 at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A fixed starter 31 having a fixed starter 32 as a entrance is provided at a possible position. The fixed starter 31 is provided in the game area 21 so that the fixed start port 32 opens with a constant opening width, and the pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 to the position where the fixed starter 31 is arranged has a certain probability. Can enter the ball. The pachinko sphere winning the fixed starter 31 is configured to be detected by a sphere detection sensor (sphere detection means) 75 connected to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4). Is set to execute a special figure hit determination (hit determination), which will be described later, when a pachinko ball is detected and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60. In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has won the fixed starter 31 is referred to as a fixed start detection sensor 75.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the award ball payout condition is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the fixed starter 31 (detection of the pachinko ball by the fixed start detection sensor 75). A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of a detection signal from the fixed start detection sensor 75 to the main control board 60.

(About the fall gate 36)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a pachinko ball can pass through the game board 20 between the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the fixed starter 31 below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A falling gate portion 36 is provided in which a gate entrance (ball entrance) 36a and a gate exit (ball exit) 36b that can be entered are opened on the front side of the game board 20. The fall gate portion 36 is opened at a position where the gate entrance 36a can enter a pachinko ball that flows down the game area 21 (the first ball flow path 21a in the embodiment). Further, the gate entrance 36a is provided so as to open with a certain opening width, so that a pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 to the position where the fall gate portion 36 is arranged can enter with a certain probability. . In the pachinko machine 10, the gate portion is a means capable of discharging the pachinko ball that has passed through the gate portion to the back side of the machine or to the game area 21 again. In the embodiment, the gate portion passes through the fall gate portion 36. The configured pachinko ball is discharged to the game area 21.

  Here, the pachinko ball that has entered the fall gate portion 36 is configured to be detected by a ball detection sensor 37 that is wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4). When the pachinko sphere is detected and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60, a fall control (to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state) described later is executed. In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the fall gate portion 36 is referred to as a fall detection sensor 37. In the embodiment, the award ball payout condition is set not to be satisfied when a pachinko ball enters the fall gate portion 36, but the award ball payout condition may be satisfied together. .

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow path 21a can enter the ball, but the pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow path 21b cannot enter the position. A gate inlet 36a of the portion 36 is disposed. The fixed starter 31 includes a pachinko that is provided with the fixed starter port 32 so as to be aligned with the gate outlet 36b in the vertical direction below the gate outlet 36b of the falling gate part 36 and passes through the gate outlet 36b. The ball is configured to be able to win the fixed start opening 32. Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that pachinko balls that have passed through a path other than the path passing through the fall gate part 36 can hardly win the fixed starting port 32 of the fixed starting part 31. That is, the pachinko ball that wins the fixed start port 32 of the fixed start unit 31 passes through the gate inlet 36a of the fall gate unit 36 and is detected by the fall detection sensor 37 in advance. In the embodiment, the fixed start unit 31 can enter a pachinko ball that has passed through the gate outlet 36b of the fall gate unit 36, and a special figure hit determination (hit determination), which will be described later, is triggered by the entrance of the pachinko ball. It functions as a first start winning section (start winning section) that satisfies the start condition to be performed.

(About the start gate part 34)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 has a gate port 35 as a ball entrance at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b in the embodiment) can enter. A start gate portion 34 is provided. The start gate part 34 is provided in the game area 21 so that the gate port 35 opens with a constant opening width, and the pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 to the position where the start gate part 34 is arranged has a certain probability. You can enter the ball. In the embodiment, the start gate part 34 is provided so as to be positioned in the second ball flow path 21b, and only pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can enter the start gate part 34. ing. Specifically, the start gate part 34 is disposed above (upstream) the composite ball entry part 100 described later in the second ball flow path 21b.

  The pachinko ball that has entered the start gate unit 34 is configured to be detected by a ball detection sensor 76 that is wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4), and the ball detection sensor 76 detects the pachinko ball. Detected and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60 is set so that a later-described universal figure determination (opening determination as to whether or not to allow the opening operation) is executed. When the determination is a hit (per normal map) determination result (i.e., a determination result permitting the opening operation), the operation opening / closing member (operation opening / closing member) 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 to be described later is opened. One solenoid 113 (described later) is driven. Then, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 is opened, so that the opening operation of the opening / closing members 126, 131 of the variable entry portion 125, 130 is allowed (the opening operation can be performed). It has become. That is, when the pachinko ball enters the start gate portion 34 (the ball detection sensor 76 detects the pachinko ball), it is determined whether or not the operation opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is to be opened. The operating port open determination condition is established. In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the start gate unit 34 is referred to as a gate sensor 76.

(About the complex pitching club 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, the composite ball entering portion 100 is disposed on the game board 20 so as to be biased to one of the first ball flow down path 21a and the second ball flow down path 21b. A plurality of (three in the embodiment) variable ball entry portions 110, 125, and 130 are provided so that pachinko balls flowing down the ball flow path arranged in this manner can enter. In the embodiment, the composite ball entering portion 100 is disposed in the second ball flow path 21b, and only pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 21b enter the variable ball portions 110, 125, and 130. It is configured to be able to. The variable entrance portions 110, 125, and 130 vary the entrance widths 111, 127, and 132 into which pachinko balls can enter and the opening widths of the entrance ports 111, 127, and 132 with respect to the second ball flow path 21b. Opening and closing members 112, 126, and 131 are provided, and the ease of entering pachinko balls into the corresponding entrances 111, 127, and 132 is changed (variable) as the opening and closing members 112, 126, and 131 are operated. It is the entrance part comprised so that.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the first solenoid 113 as the electric driving means is connected to the opening / closing member 112 as the variable pitching portion. A machine in which the opening and closing members 126 and 131 are operated in accordance with physical contact between the electric variable ball entrance 110 that opens and closes and the pachinko ball that enters the ball entrance 111 of the electric variable ball entrance 110. Are provided with variable pitching portions 125 and 130 of the type. In addition, in the Example, while having one electric variable pitching part 110, it has two mechanical variable pitching parts 125,130. The two variable ball entering portions 125 and 130 can easily enter pachinko balls that flow down the game area 21 (second ball flowing down path 21b) in accordance with the opening operation of the corresponding opening and closing members 126 and 131.

  Here, the mechanical variable ball entrance portions 125 and 130 are configured such that the entered pachinko balls are detected by ball detection sensors 77 and 78 connected to the main control board 60 by wiring (see FIG. 4). ). The ball detection sensors 77 and 78 detect pachinko balls and the detection signal is input to the main control board 60, so that the award ball payout condition is established. A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal from 78 to the main control board 60. Then, when a pachinko ball enters one of the mechanical variable balls 125 and 130 (variable ball 125) (detection of the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor 77), a hit per special figure (hit determination) ) Is executed (the start condition for the first special figure fluctuation display described later is satisfied), and one of the mechanical variable pitching portions 125 and 130 (the variable pitching portion 130) is It is configured so that a special figure hit determination (hit determination) is executed (a start condition for a second special figure fluctuation display described later is satisfied) triggered by the pachinko ball entering (detection of a pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor 78). ing. In addition, you may make it vary the number of prize balls paid out by the variable pitching parts 125 and 130 into which a pachinko ball enters.

  In the following description, the variable ball entrance portion in which the opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed by the first solenoid 113 is referred to as an operation ball entrance portion 110, and the ball entrance port of the operation ball entrance portion 110 is referred to as an operation aperture 111. The opening / closing member of the operating ball entrance 110 is referred to as an operating port opening / closing member 112. In addition, the first special figure is triggered by the entrance of the pachinko ball among the variable entrance portions where the opening and closing members 126 and 131 are opened and closed when the entrance to the operation entrance portion 110 (operation port 111) is entered. The variable entry part where the start condition of the variable display is satisfied is designated as a first variable start part (first variable entry part) 125, and the entrance (variable entrance) of the first variable start part 125 is referred to as the first variable start part 125. The first variable start port 127 is designated, and the opening / closing member of the first variable start portion 125 is designated as a first start port opening / closing member (first opening / closing member) 126. Further, the second special figure is triggered by the entrance of the pachinko ball among the variable entrance portions where the opening and closing members 126 and 131 are opened and closed when the entrance to the operation entrance portion 110 (operation port 111) is entered. The variable pitching portion where the start condition of the variable display is satisfied is referred to as a second variable starting portion (second variable pitching portion) 130, and the pitching entrance (variable pitching entrance) of the second variable starting portion 130 is referred to as the second variable starting portion 130. The opening / closing member of the second variable starting portion 130 is referred to as a second starting opening / closing member (second opening / closing member) 131 while the second variable starting port 132 is designated. The ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko ball that has entered the first variable starter 125 is referred to as a first variable start detection sensor 77, and the ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko ball that has entered the second variable starter 130. Is referred to as a second variable start detection sensor 78. In the embodiment, the second variable starter 130 is provided above (upstream side) of the first variable starter 125 in the second spherical flow path 21b, up to the position where the first variable starter 125 is disposed. Before the pachinko ball flows down, the pachinko ball can win the second variable start port 132 according to the open / closed state of the second variable starter 130. In the embodiment, the second variable starter 130 in which the ease of entering a pachinko ball into the second variable start port 132 is changed by the opening / closing operation of the second start port opening / closing member 131 is the game area 21 (second ball As the second start winning part, the probability of entering a pachinko ball flowing down the flow path 21b) is variable, and a start condition for performing a per-specific figure determination (hit determination) to be described later is triggered by the entrance of the pachinko ball. Function.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the special winning portion (special winning means) 40 is provided on the path on the arrangement side of the composite winning portion 100 in the first and second spherical flow paths 21a and 21b. It is provided so as to be biased. In the embodiment, the special winning portion 40 is provided so as to be positioned in the second ball flow path 21b, and only the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can win the special prize portion 40. ing. Here, the special winning part 40 is configured to be located upstream from the position where the composite ball entering part 100 is disposed. Accordingly, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow path 21b without winning the special winning portion 40 moves toward the composite ball portion 100, so that the operating ball portion 110 and the variable start portions 125, 130 are moved. Can enter the ball.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the special winning portion 40 is a special opening / closing member that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 as a winning opening that opens in the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21 b). 43, and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the special opening / closing member 43 is closed and an open position where the special opening / closing member 43 is opened in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 4) as driving means. In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member 43 is configured to open and close the special winning opening 41 by swinging about a shaft extending in the front-rear direction. 3 is shown by a solid line in FIG. Further, the special prize winning section 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 79 (see FIG. 4) as a special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the special prize opening 41, and the special prize detection sensor. 79 is wired to the main control board 60. The special payout detection condition is set so that the payout condition for the winning ball is established when the pachinko ball enters the special winning portion 40 (detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 79). A predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the substrate 60. Here, the determination of the special figure determination performed when the pachinko ball enters either the fixed starter 31 or the variable starter 125, 130 becomes a hit (big hit or small hit) determination result. Thus, a winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) for opening the special winning portion 40 is given, and the special winning solenoid 42 is connected to the main control board 60 according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of the winning game. Is driven and controlled.

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

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, various winning information (various random number information to be described later) is main-controlled when any of the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 detects a pachinko ball. Acquired by the CPU 60a, and determination per special figure (hit determination) is performed based on the acquired information. Specifically, various winning information acquired with the detection of the sensors 75, 77, 78 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information, The first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read at the timing of executing the predetermined special figure determination, and the determination is performed. Then, based on the result of the special symbol determination, special symbol display is executed in special symbol display units 50A and 50B (described later), and a symbol variation effect is executed in the symbol display device 17. . In addition, as a result of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, the symbol that is a predetermined hit display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol display is performed as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. A winning combination that is advantageous to the player is given to the player 17 by a combination of symbols (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings) that is a predetermined winning display, and a winning game that is advantageous to the player is given. Accordingly, the special winning portion 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path 21a due to the shape of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (configuration of the stage 28, etc.), the arrangement of the game nails G, and the like. Compared to the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down path 21b (in the case of left-handed game), the pachinko ball is placed in the falling gate portion 36 (gate inlet 36a) or the fixed start portion 31 (fixed start port 32). Is likely to enter the ball (win) (easy to enter). In addition, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b (in the case of a right-handed game), the start gate portion 34 (gate port 35) is compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a. ), And the ball entering part 110 (working opening 111), the variable starting parts 125, 130 (variable starting openings 127, 132), and the special winning part 40 (special winning opening 41) of the composite entrance part 100. It is configured so that the possibility of winning a ball (winning) is high (easy to enter). Therefore, the player can actively switch between left-handed game and right-handed game by rotating the operation lever 16a, so that the winning portion where the pachinko ball can win can be switched. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow path 21b is configured not to win the fall gate portion 36 (gate inlet 36a) or the fixed start portion 31 (fixed start port 32), and the first The pachinko ball that has flowed down the one-ball flow-down path 21a is the starting gate portion 34 (gate port 35), the working ball entering portion 110 (working port 111), the variable starting portions 125 and 130 (variable starting ports 127 and 132), and the special prize winning portion. 40 (special winning opening 41) cannot be won.

(Concerning the specific structure of the composite entry club 100)
In the composite ball entering portion 100, the operation ball entering portion 110, the first variable start portion 125, and the second variable start portion 130 are disposed on the back side of the main body member 105 fixed to the game board 20, respectively. The main body member 105 is fixed from the front surface of the game board 20. In addition, in the composite ball entry portion 100, the operation ball entry portion 110 is disposed on the upstream side of the variable starting portions 125 and 130 in the second ball flow path 21b, and the operation entrance 111 of the operation ball entry portion 110 is provided. There is provided a passage distribution unit (distribution means) 120 that distributes and passes pachinko balls that have entered the ball into a plurality of ball passages (specifically, the first and second branch passages 116 and 117). Here, the passage allocating unit 120 of the embodiment is connected to the operating port 111 in either the first branch passage 116 communicating with the first variable starter 125 or the second branch passage 117 communicating with the second variable starter 130. The pachinko balls entered are distributed, and the pachinko balls that have entered the operating port 111 by the passage distribution in the passage distribution unit 120 are the first variable starter 125 or the second variable starter 130. It is guided to either.

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

(About the passage allocation unit 120)
As shown in FIG. 5, the passage allocating unit 120 distributes the pachinko balls passing through the communication passage 115 communicating with the working port 111 to one of the first and second branch passages 116 and 117. A sorting member 121 and a second solenoid 122 (see FIG. 4) as electric drive means connected to the sorting member 121 are provided. The sorting member 121 has a first sorting position (see FIG. 5 (a)) that allows the pachinko ball that enters the working port 111 and passes through the communication path 115 to pass through the first branch path 116, and The pachinko ball passing through the communication passage 115 is provided so as to be able to move between the second distribution position (see FIG. 5B) through which the pachinko ball passes through the second branch passage 117, and drives the second solenoid 122. By controlling, the sorting member 121 moves to the first and second sorting positions. In the embodiment, the first branch passage 116 is formed to extend laterally (left side in the embodiment) from the distribution area of the pachinko balls by the distribution member 121, and the second branch passage. 117 is formed so as to extend downward from the distribution region. That is, at the first distribution position, the distribution member 121 closes the entrance of the second branch passage 117 so that pachinko balls cannot pass, and at the second distribution position, the distribution member 121 moves the second branch passage. The pachinko ball is opened to the side of the second branch passage 117 so that the pachinko ball can pass through by retracting from the ball entrance 117 to the side.

(Variable starter 125, 130)
As shown in FIG. 3, the first variable starter 125 can be displaced to a closed position (see FIG. 3) for closing the first variable start port 127 and an open position for opening the first variable start port 127. The first starter opening / closing member 126, a pachinko ball passing through the first branch passage 116, and a first actuating member 138 as an actuating portion that operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball P; A first operating member 127 is provided with a second operating member 139 as an operating unit which is provided so that a winning pachinko ball can contact and which operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball. Specifically, the first starter opening / closing member 126 that is operated in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 111 in a state where the first starter opening / closing member 126 is in the closed position is the first starter opening / closing member. The member 126 is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and the second actuating member 139 is operated in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball that has won the first variable start opening 127 in a state where the first start opening / closing member 126 is in the open position. However, the first start port opening / closing member 126 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. That is, for the first operating member 138 of the first variable starter 125, the normal hit determination (open determination as to whether or not the open operation is permitted) becomes the normal hit (determination result that allows the open operation). As a trigger, the operation opening / closing member 112 that is allowed to open is activated by entering the operation port 111 while the operation port opening / closing member 112 is open, and functions as an opening operation means for opening the first start port opening / closing member 126. . Further, the second actuating member 139 of the first variable starting part 125 is operated by entering the first variable starting port 127 while the first starting port opening / closing member 126 is opened, so that the first starting port opening / closing member is operated. It functions as a closing operation means for closing 126.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 3, the second variable starter 130 is in a closed position (see FIG. 3) for closing the second variable start port 132 and an open position for opening the second variable start port 132. A first actuating member provided so that the displaceable second start opening / closing member 131 and a pachinko ball passing through the second branch passage 117 communicating with the actuating port 111 can come into contact with each other and actuate in accordance with the pachinko ball contact. 138, and a second actuating member 139 that is provided so that the winning pachinko ball can be brought into contact with the second variable start port 132 and that operates in accordance with the pachinko ball contact. Then, in a state where the second start port opening / closing member 131 is in the closed position, the first actuating member 138 that is operated in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 causes the second start port opening / closing member 131 to move. The second actuating member 139 that is operated in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball that has won the second variable start port 132 in a state where the second start port opening / closing member 131 is in the open position, displaced from the closed position to the open position, The second start opening / closing member 131 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. That is, for the first operating member 138 of the second variable starter 130, the normal hit determination (open determination as to whether or not the open operation is permitted) becomes the normal hit (determination result that permits the open operation). As a trigger, the operation opening / closing member 112 that is allowed to open is activated by entering the operation port 111 during the opening of the operation port opening / closing member 112, and functions as an opening operation means for opening the second start port opening / closing member 131. . Further, the second actuating member 139 of the second variable starting part 130 is operated by entering the second variable starting port 132 while the second starting port opening / closing member 131 is opened, and thereby the second starting port opening / closing member. It functions as a closing operation means for closing 131.

  Here, an example of a structure for opening and closing the first start port opening / closing member 126 and the second start port opening / closing member 131 by the contact of the pachinko balls in the first variable start portion 125 and the second variable start portion 130 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, each of the opening / closing members 126 and 131 is formed in a so-called flap shape that gradually becomes thinner upward, and its lower end side is supported by a rotating shaft (not shown). Each open / close member between a closed position (see FIG. 6A) with the (end) oriented upward and an open position (see FIG. 6B) with the tip oriented obliquely left upward 126 and 131 are configured to swing. Each of the opening / closing members 126 and 131 is formed with an engagement piece 137 protruding in the radial direction from the center of rotation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the second actuating member 139 provided in each of the first variable starter 125 and the second variable starter 130 is engaged with the engagement pieces 137 of the corresponding opening / closing members 126 and 131. The engagement position to be engaged and the release position from which the engagement with the engagement piece 137 is released are configured to be rotationally displaceable. The second operating member 139 in the engaging position is configured to abut and engage with the engaging piece 137 in the rotational direction of the corresponding opening / closing member 126, 131 in a state where the opening / closing members 126, 131 are in the closed position. Thus, the rotation of the open / close members 126 and 131 from the closed position to the open position is restricted by the contact action of the engagement piece 137 and the second operating member 139. The first actuating member 138 swung by the contact of the pachinko balls passing through the corresponding branch passages 116 and 117 is configured to actuate the second actuating member 139 to displace it to the release position. By releasing the engagement between 137 and the second actuating member 139, each of the opening and closing members 126 and 131 is rotated by its own weight from the closed position to the open position. In the open position, the engagement pieces 137 of the opening and closing members 126 and 131 corresponding to the rotation trajectory of the second actuating member 139 are positioned so that the contact with the pachinko ball moves from the release position to the engagement position. When the second actuated member 139 that is rotationally operated pushes down the engagement piece 137, the corresponding opening / closing members 126, 131 are configured to rotate from the open position to the closed position. In addition, it is not restricted to this, Various structures are employable. For example, a latch mechanism is provided so that a predetermined number (for example, two) of pachinko balls come into contact with the second operating member 139 so that the engaging pieces 137 of the opening and closing members 126 and 131 are pushed down. Can be configured to operate. Note that the opening / closing members 126 and 131 of the first variable starter 125 and the second variable starter 130 are not necessarily configured to be opened / closed by contact with the pachinko balls, and the first variable starter 125 and the second variable starter 125 are not necessarily the same. Different configurations can be adopted for each variable starter 130.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, at the lower right outer position of the game area 21). By checking the game information display unit M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately checked. Here, the game information display unit M of the embodiment includes, as game state display units for displaying the game information, special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, a general figure display unit 55, A general-purpose hold display unit 56, a right-handed display unit 58, and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game information display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(About special map display)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display parts 50A and 50B are activated by winning the fixed start part 31 and the variable start parts 125 and 130, and result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure). Is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special diagram) in a identifiable manner. Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B include a first special figure display unit 50A that starts the variable display of the special figure in response to winning of the fixed start unit 31 and the first variable start unit 125, and a second variable display unit. The second special figure display unit 50B that starts displaying the variation of the special figure in response to the winning of the starter unit 130, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is plural (eight in the embodiment). An LED lamp is used. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed starting part 31 and the first variable starting part 125, a special figure fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the first special figure display part 50A is turned on and off sequentially. Finally, one of a plurality of special drawings is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the lighting of the LED lamp is confirmed and stopped. Also, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the second variable starter 130, a blinking fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off, and finally the LED lamp is turned on. Is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special figures depending on the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which is fixedly stopped. In addition, although the special figure display parts 50A and 50B of an Example are comprised so that a special figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, In the form which can change a lighting position suitably and can finally carry out a lighting display. Any other display means capable of displaying a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special drawings can be used.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the big hit or the small hit, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display unit. The special figure of can be displayed. Specifically, as the special charts that can be displayed in each of the special chart display units 50A and 50B, there are 100 special charts as a big hit display (big hit symbol) capable of recognizing a big hit, and an outlier display that can recognize a deviation ( One type of special figure is set for each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. It should be noted that the numbers of special symbols as the jackpot symbol and the off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above are examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a winning display (big hit display) is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a winning game corresponding to the winning display (big hit game) is subsequently given to the player. It has come to be. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a small hit game in which the game state does not change before and after the hit game is not set, but the small hit game can be set. Further, in the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as “first special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure holding display units 52 and 53 are information on winnings (random numbers for determination per special figure) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the fixed starting unit 31, the first variable starting unit 125 and the second variable starting unit 130. Is displayed as special figure start hold information in the storage means (in the embodiment, main control RAM 60c) in the machine, the number of hold of the special figure start hold information is displayed in a identifiable manner. Part. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starting unit 31 and the first variable starting unit 125. ) Is displayed as the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display section 52 displays the number of holds, and the winning information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start section 130. The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored in the main control RAM 60c as the second special figure start hold information. Each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 includes a plurality of pieces. It is comprised by the light emission display part (2 pieces in an Example). A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display that are held (the number of the reserved special figure determination is held). Frequency) is notified.

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the fixed start section 31 and the first variable start section 125. In addition, 1 is subtracted every time a special figure determination based on the first special figure start hold information (that is, the first special figure variation display (design variation effect)) is performed. Further, the number of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start section 130, and the second Each time a special figure determination based on the special figure start hold information (second special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect)) is made, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. ", The corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, left and right), and when each start hold storage number is" 3 "to" 4 ", the corresponding special figure hold is displayed. The display units 52 and 53 blink sequentially in a predetermined order (for example, left and right), so that the player can grasp the number of holds of each special figure start hold information.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second variable starter 130 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the fixed starter 31 Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the first variable start unit 125 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the special figure hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is performed. The main control CPU 60a is preferentially executed, and the symbol change effect (special symbol change display) based on the determination result of the special symbol determination is executed by the symbol display device 17.

(About the general map display 55)
The normal symbol display unit 55 is a notification normal symbol indicating a result of a universal symbol determination (opening determination) that is performed when the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 76 is detected (passage of the pachinko ball of the start gate unit 34). (Hereinafter referred to as a general map) is a display unit that displays the information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose display unit 55 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LED lamps, and detects the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 76 (pachinko of the start gate unit 34). Triggered by the passage of the sphere), the LED display lamp 55 is turned on and off sequentially. ) To display one of multiple types of common maps. In addition, although the common figure display part 55 of an Example is comprised so that a common figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, A lighting position is changed suitably and a display mode is changed, and finally a lighting display Any other form may be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a common map can be employed.

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

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

(Right-handed display 58)
The right-handed display unit 58 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that the right-handed game in which a right-handed game for launching a pachinko ball to the second ball flow path 21b is scheduled. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 in which the special winning portion 40 is arranged in the second ball flow path 21b is variable in accordance with a game state in which a winning game (big hit game) is given or a ball entering the operating ball portion 110. A gaming state to which a variable state in which the opening operation of the starting units 125 and 130 is allowed corresponds to the specific gaming state. The right-handed display unit 58 is composed of one LED lamp. In the case of a specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned on for notification, and in the case of a non-specific gaming state that is not in the specific gaming state, the right-handed display unit 58 is turned off for notification. Further, the right-handed display 58 is turned on at the same time as the transition to the specific game state, and is turned off at the same time as the specific game state is finished. In addition, the right-handed display unit 58 is continuously lit during the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state, variable state), and the right-handed display unit 58 is continued during the non-specific gaming state (non-variable state). Then, the main control CPU 60a controls the light emission of the right-handed display portion 58 so that the light is turned off.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows (not shown) that can display the decorative drawings in a variable manner. The starting portions (the fixed starting portion 31 and the variable starting portion 125) are set. , 130), the decoration of each symbol row starts to fluctuate. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and the effective stop position of each symbol row is determined by the symbol variation effect. The symbol combination of the decoration figure displayed in a fixed stop display on the combined stop symbol effective line is derived. In addition, in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and an effective stop position of a decorative drawing is determined for each symbol row, and three symbol rows are set. The design variation effect is performed in a state in which the decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed at the same time. That is, in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, one stop symbol effective line that combines the effective stop positions of the symbol columns is set. In the following description, the left symbol sequence, the middle symbol sequence, and the right symbol sequence may be referred to in order from the left side.

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in each symbol row, and the basic ornamental drawings are displayed in each symbol row. In order to change the display. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. Further, the decoration diagram may be given a first identification pattern that allows the player to definitely recognize that a probable change state (described later) is given after the big hit game is finished, and a probable change state after the big hit game is finished. Is classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized indefinitely. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the big hit game is finished will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

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

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

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

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

  The probability change function is a big hit after the end of the big hit game (win game), provided that the type of the special figure displayed in the fixed stop (Special figure 1 or special figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (specific symbol). This is a function that can give a probability variation state that changes the lottery probability (big hit probability) of the low probability (in the embodiment, 1 / 319.69) to the high probability (in the embodiment, 1 / 78.02) (see FIG. 7 (b)). A non-probability change state in which the jackpot probability is set to a low probability is a low probability state, and a probability change state in which the jackpot probability is set to a higher probability than the non-probability change state (low probability state) is a high probability state. In the embodiment, the special figure to which the probability variation state is given after the winning game is a probability variation, and the special figure to which the probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability that the judgment per special figure will be a hit judgment result fluctuates with a high probability and the special figure perception is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player. The player is playing a game with the expectation that it will be an odd hit. Here, whether or not the probability variation state is given is determined according to the type of symbol per special symbol as will be described later. In the embodiment, when the probability change state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is continuously given until the next big hit game is generated or the pachinko ball is applied to the fall gate portion 36. The probability variation state is continuously given until the main control CPU 60a determines to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state when the ball enters the ball. Note that the period during which the probability variation state is given (hereinafter, the number of variations of the symbol variation effect (special variation variation display) in which the probability variation state continues is referred to as the probability variation number) is not limited to the above. For example, it can be set so that the probability variation state is continuously given after the probability variation state is imparted until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is executed.

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

  In the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 55 in the non-variable short state is set to the first normal figure change time (5000 milliseconds in this embodiment) as described later. In the short state, the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation display performed in the common figure display unit 55 is set to the second common figure fluctuation time (1400 milliseconds in this embodiment) shorter than the non-variable short state. As the state is given, the fluctuation time of the universal figure display performed in the universal figure display unit 55 is shortened. In addition, the winning probability of determination per common figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (in the embodiment, 1/65536), and the winning probability of determination per common figure in the variable state is high (in the example, 11100/65536), and the winning probability of the determination for the normal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability in accordance with the provision of the variable state (see FIG. 7C). In the embodiment, the time from the time when the normal map is confirmed and stopped until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 milliseconds.

  In the non-change state and the change state, the opening / closing member 112 is opened and closed based on an opening pattern determined according to the gaming state, as will be described later. Specifically, in the non-changing state, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed based on a first opening pattern P1 described later, and in the changing state, the opening opening / closing member 112 is changed to a first opening pattern P1 or a second opening pattern P2 described later. Based on this, the opening / closing member 112 is opened and closed. In the following description, a state in which the operating port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed based on the first opening pattern P1 in the variable state is referred to as a first variable state (first operational state). The state in which the opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed based on the 2 opening pattern P2 may be referred to as a second variable state (second operating state) for distinction. Here, as will be described later, the first variable start state (first operation state) is such that the first variable starter 125 is moved more than the second variable starter 130 by the pachinko ball that has entered the operation ball entry 110. The operation port opening / closing member 112 is configured to be operated so that the frequency of the opening / closing operation is increased, and the second variable state (second operation state) enters the operation entrance part 110. The operating port opening / closing member 112 is configured to be operated such that the frequency at which the second variable starting unit 130 is opened / closed is higher than that of the first variable starting unit 125 by the pachinko ball. Note that which of the first variable state and the second variable state is given is determined in accordance with the type of symbol per symbol (the type of symbol) as described later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the big hit game (win game) given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. In the big hit game, a special figure hit determination (hit determination) performed when a pachinko ball enters the start of the fixed starter 31 or the variable starter 125 or 130 (establishment of start condition) is a hit determination result. This is a game that is generated by becoming a game state that is advantageous for a player who can acquire a large number of prize balls by opening the special prize winning portion 40. The jackpot game is set to start after the symbol for the big hit is stopped and displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display, and an opening indicating the start of the jackpot game is started. It consists of an effect, a round game that is repeated after a predetermined number of rounds (5 or 15 in the embodiment) performed after the opening effect is ended, and an ending effect that indicates the end of the big hit game. In the round game, the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed by an opening / closing operation corresponding to the type of the big hit game generated, and a predetermined number (10 in the embodiment) is provided in the special winning opening 41 in one round game. Round game time is completed when a certain number of pachinko balls win or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. Note that, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

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

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), when a big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player. The determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so.

(About the jackpot symbol based on winning to the fixed start port 32 or the first variable start port 127)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed start port 32 or the first variable start port 127 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a performs a plurality of types of predetermined big hit symbols (special features). It is set to determine one big hit symbol from among (per symbol). Specifically, in the embodiment, four types of jackpot symbols (symbols A to D) are obtained based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 127. ) To determine one big hit symbol. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 127 is an affirmative determination, the symbol A as the big hit symbol at a rate of 10% The symbol B is selected as a jackpot symbol at a rate of 5%, the symbol C as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 30%, and the symbol D as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 55%. A judgment value for special figure determination is assigned. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is continuously given a probability change state until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the first jackpot game, and while the probability change state continues, It is set as a big hit game that is given a change state. That is, when the first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is won by the normal game until the next jackpot game is won after the first jackpot game is finished, It is set as a big hit game in which the mouth opening / closing member 112 is operated in the second opening pattern P2. The first jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. In the first jackpot game, the round games of the first to fifteenth rounds are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs a long-time opening operation for opening the special winning opening continuously from the start to the end of the round game. Has been. In the first jackpot game, by opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 for a long time in all round games, 1375 by winning pachinko balls in the 1st to 15th round games. You can now win the front and back prize balls.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is continuously given a probable state until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the second jackpot game, and while the probable state is continued, It is set as a big hit game that is given a change state. That is, when the second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is won by the normal game until the next jackpot game is won after the second jackpot game is finished, It is set as a big hit game in which the mouth opening / closing member 112 is operated in the second opening pattern P2. The second jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “5”. In this second jackpot game, the round games in the first to fifth rounds are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs a long-time opening operation for opening the special winning opening continuously from the start to the end of the round game. Has been. In the second jackpot game, the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is operated to open for a long time in all round games, so that 458 pachinko balls are won in the first to fifth round games. You can now win the front and back prize balls.

(About the third jackpot game)
In the third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol C, the probable state can be continuously given until the next jackpot game is won after the third jackpot game is finished, and a predetermined number of symbol variation effects are provided. Until the execution of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display (100 times in the embodiment), the game is set as a big hit game for giving the first variable state. In other words, the third jackpot game is a member for opening and closing the operation opening of the operation entrance ball portion 110 when the player wins the normal game until the first variable state is not given after the end of the third jackpot game. 112 is set as a big hit game in which the first opening pattern P1 is operated. The third jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the third jackpot game is set to be the same as the first jackpot game described above, the details thereof are omitted. In other words, in the embodiment, the third jackpot game is the same as the first jackpot game, and the special opening and closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is configured in such a way that about 1375 prize balls can be obtained in the third jackpot game. It is configured to open and close.

(About the fourth jackpot game)
In the fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol D, a probable state can be continuously given until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the fourth jackpot game, and a predetermined number of symbol variation effects are provided. Until the execution of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display (100 times in the embodiment), the game is set as a big hit game for giving the first variable state. That is, in the fourth jackpot game, the operation opening / closing member of the operation ball-entry portion 110 is won when the winning combination is won until the first variable state is not given after the fourth jackpot game ends. 112 is set as a big hit game that operates in the first opening pattern P1. The fourth jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “5”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the fourth jackpot game is set to be the same as that of the second jackpot game, the details thereof are omitted. That is, in the embodiment, the fourth jackpot game is similar to the second jackpot game in that the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning unit 40 is formed in such a manner that around 458 prize balls can be obtained in the fourth jackpot game. It is configured to open and close.

  As described above, the symbols A, 4 corresponding to the four types of jackpot games that can be given when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed start opening 32 or the first variable start opening 127 is an affirmative determination. B and symbols C and D are set as jackpot symbols in which the opening / closing operation mode of the operation opening / closing member 112 of the working ball entrance portion 110 is different in accordance with the winning per winning after the corresponding jackpot game ends. .

(About the jackpot symbol based on winning a prize to the second variable start port 132)
When the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable start port 132 is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a selects one jackpot symbol from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols determined in advance. Is set to determine. Specifically, in the embodiment, one of three types of jackpot symbols (symbol a to symbol c) is selected based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 132. Set to determine one jackpot symbol. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the symbol a as the jackpot symbol is selected at the rate of 40%, the symbol b as the jackpot symbol is selected at the rate of 10%, and the symbol as the jackpot symbol at the rate of 50%. A special figure determination value is assigned so that c is selected. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the fifth jackpot game)
The fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol a is continuously given a probability change state until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the fifth jackpot game, and while the probability change state continues, It is set as a big hit game that is given a change state. That is, when the fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol a is won for the next game until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the fifth jackpot game, A big hit game in which the opening and closing member 112 is operated in the second opening pattern P2 is set. The fifth jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the fifth jackpot game is set to be the same as the first jackpot game described above, the details thereof are omitted. In other words, in the embodiment, the fifth jackpot game is similar to the first jackpot game in that the special opening and closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is arranged in such a manner that about 1375 prize balls can be obtained in the fifth jackpot game. It is configured to open and close.

(About the sixth jackpot game)
The sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol b is continuously given a probable state until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the sixth jackpot game, and while the probability change state continues, It is set as a big hit game that is given a change state. That is, the sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol b is the operation of the actuating pitching unit 110 when winning for the normal figure until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the sixth jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game in which the mouth opening / closing member 112 is operated in the second opening pattern P2. The sixth jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “5”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the sixth jackpot game is set to be the same as that of the second jackpot game described above, its details are omitted. That is, in the embodiment, the sixth jackpot game is similar to the second jackpot game in that the special opening and closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is formed in such a manner that around 458 prize balls can be obtained in the sixth jackpot game. It is configured to open and close.

(About the seventh jackpot game)
The seventh jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c is continuously given a probability change state until the next jackpot game is won after the completion of the seventh jackpot game, and while the probability change state continues, It is set as a big hit game that is given a change state. That is, when the seventh jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c is won for the normal game until the next jackpot game is won after the seventh jackpot game is over, It is set as a big hit game in which the opening / closing member 112 is operated in the first opening pattern P1. The seventh jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “5”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the seventh jackpot game is set to be the same as that of the second jackpot game described above, the details thereof are omitted. That is, in the embodiment, in the seventh jackpot game, the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is arranged in a form that can obtain around 458 prize balls in the seventh jackpot game, like the second jackpot game. It is configured to open and close.

  As described above, the symbols a and b and the symbol c corresponding to the three types of jackpot games that can be given when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable start port 132 is an affirmative determination. Is set as a big hit symbol in which the opening / closing operation mode of the operating port opening / closing member 112 of the operating pitching portion 110 in accordance with the winning of the normal winning after the corresponding big hit game is different.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured to shift to the probable change state after the big hit game regardless of the type of the symbol per special figure when the special figure hit determination results in a big hit determination result. . In addition, according to the transition condition that is established when the special figure hit determination results in a hit determination result, either the first variable state or the second variable state game as the variable state after the big hit game The state can be changed. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a transition condition for shifting the game state after the big hit game (hit game), the type of symbol per special figure determined when the big hit is won in the special figure determination ( The first hit in which the big hit for which the symbol A, B, a or b per special figure has been determined and the gaming state after the big winning game is finished is shifted to the probability variation state and the second variation state is set. The big hit with the symbols C and D per special figure determined is set as the second hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to the first variable state with the probability variation state and the number of times of variation 100 times. The jackpot for which the symbol c per special figure is determined is set as the third hit for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot game to the probability changing state and the first changing state. In other words, in the first hit in which the symbols A, B, a or b per special figure are determined, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state (high probability state) and the next big hit game (win game) are generated. In the second win where the second variable state (privilege) is given and the symbols C and D per special figure are determined, the probable change state until the next big hit game (win game) is generated after the big hit game ends. While the (high probability state) is granted, the first variable state (privilege) is granted only for a specific period (100 times in the embodiment), and in the third hit when the symbol c per special figure is determined, the jackpot game After the end of, the probability variation state (high probability state) and the first variation state (privilege) are set to be given until the next big hit game (win game) is generated. In the embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, a probable state (high probability state) is given until the next jackpot game (hit game) is generated, and the first short state (privilege) is given only for a specific period. The second hit to be performed is the result of the big hit determination (win determination) triggered by entering the fixed start portion (start winning portion) 31 and the first variable start portion (first variable pitch portion) 125. The main control CPU 60a can be determined only in the case of winning.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types of game states that can be played after the big hit game are set according to the determined type of big hit game (type of symbol). That is, after the first, second, fifth, and sixth big hit games in which the probability variation state and the variation state (second variation state) are provided and the operation port opening / closing member 112 operates in the second release pattern P2. A game state in which a game can be played, a probability variation state, and a variation state (first variation state) of 100 variation times are provided, and the operating port opening / closing member 112 operates in the first release pattern P1 in the third and third states. A seventh jackpot game in which a gaming state that can be played after four jackpot games, a probability variation state and a variation state (first variation state) are provided, and the operation port opening / closing member 112 operates in the first release pattern P1. A gaming state in which a game can be played later is set. In addition, as a gaming state set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a gaming state to which a probability variation state and a variation state are not given is set. Then, in the gaming state where the probability variation state and the variation state are not given, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated in the first opening pattern P1.

  Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the example implementation wins the next jackpot game as the end condition of the probability variation state that has been shifted after the jackpot game is over (the game per next special figure starts) Is set to However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when a pachinko ball enters the fall gate portion 36 (the fall detection sensor 37 detects a ball), it is forcibly shifted from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state (that is, the probability variation state). To exit). That is, in the example pachinko machine 10, the first probability change end condition that the next jackpot game is won and the second probability change end that the pachinko ball enters the fall gate portion 36 are the end conditions of the probability change state. If the second probability variation end condition is satisfied even if the condition is set and the first probability variation end condition is satisfied, the probability variation state is terminated (transition to the non-probability variation state). .

  Here, as the jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the third and the third that give the variable state that is the privilege to be provided after the end of the big jackpot game for the preset number of times of 100 times. The big hit game of 4 (second win) is a hit per special figure triggered by the pachinko ball entering the fixed start portion 31 and the first variable start portion (first variable start portion) 125. It is set only so that it is not given in the case of hitting in the special figure determination when the pachinko ball enters the second variable starting part (second starting winning part) 130. In addition, as described above, as a privilege that can be granted after the end of the jackpot game, a privilege that is granted until the winning state is elected to the next jackpot game, and a privilege that is granted the changing state only 100 times of shortening Is set, and the privilege that grants the variable state until the next jackpot game is won is the second privilege, and the privilege that grants the variable state only for the number of variable times of 100 times is a privilege than the second privilege This is the first privilege with a short grant period. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines a hit per special figure (hit determination) triggered by entering the first privilege into the first variable starting part (first variable entry part) 125. ) And a ratio determined in the case of a win, and a special figure hit determination (win determination) triggered by entering the second variable starting portion (second variable winning portion as a second variable winning portion) 130 The ratio determined in the case of winning is set to be different. Specifically, the determination ratio of the first privilege and the second privilege depends on the ratio (the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol) that determines the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7A), and the first variable While the ratio of the first privilege determined in the case of winning in the special figure determination triggered by entering the starting unit 125 is 85%, the entering into the second variable starting unit 130 is triggered. The ratio that the first privilege is determined in the case of winning in the determination per special figure is 0%. In addition, the grant period for granting a privilege means that the longest period during which the privilege can be granted is short, and the grant period is defined until the next jackpot game is won as in the example. If the next bonus game is not won even if the number of times of change is over 100 times, the state of change will continue to be given, so if the grant period for granting the first benefit is shorter than the second privilege I can say that.

(Regarding open / close control of the variable start parts 125, 130)
Next, the opening / closing control of the variable starting parts 125 and 130 that is allowed to open when the pachinko ball passes through the starting gate part 34 will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a determination result per universal figure (that is, a determination result that permits the opening operation) in the universal figure determination that is performed when the pachinko ball passes through the start gate unit 34 (that is, the determination result that permits the opening operation). When the operation port 111 is opened in accordance with the normal figure), the pachinko ball entering the operation port 111 is opened depending on which of the first branch passage 116 and the second branch passage 117 passes through. The variable starting parts 125 and 130 to be operated change. Accordingly, in the embodiment, the branch passages 116 and 117 that allow the pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 111 to pass through are triggered by the fact that the hit determination result (that is, the determination result that allows the opening operation) is obtained in the normal hit determination. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the following description, the determination result that permits the opening operation when the pachinko ball passes through the start gate portion 34 may be referred to as a normal figure. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines the mode (opening patterns P1 to P2) of opening the operating port opening / closing member 112 of the operating ball entrance 110 in accordance with the normal figure, so that the operating port 111 is entered. Spherical pachinko balls are distributed to either the first branch passage 116 or the second branch passage 117. Here, whether the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 is distributed to the first branch passage 116 or the second branch passage 117 is determined by whether the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 is the sorting member 121. Is determined by the timing of arrival in the distribution area by the movement position of the distribution member 121 at that timing. Therefore, each of the operation mode of the distribution member 121 and the operation mode of the operation port opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 determined by the main control CPU 60a will be described.

(About the sorting operation pattern of the sorting member 121)
The main control ROM 60b determines the timing for displacing the distribution member 121 to the first distribution position and the second distribution position, and holds the distribution member 121 at the first distribution position and the second distribution position. A distribution operation pattern that defines a time (distribution time) to be performed is set. Then, when the normal hit determination becomes a hit determination result, the distribution member 121 is displaced to the first distribution position and the second distribution position at the timing and distribution time determined in the distribution operation pattern. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the second solenoid 122. Here, only one type of the distribution operation pattern is set in the main control ROM 60b, and the distribution member 121 performs the first distribution in a certain manner in response to the determination of hitting the common map as a winning determination result. The position and the second distribution position are displaced.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the distribution operation pattern includes the distribution member 121 held at the first distribution position from the first distribution position to the second distribution position at a predetermined operation start timing. After a predetermined time (first distribution time TZ1) has elapsed since the displacement to the second distribution position, the distribution member 121 is displaced from the second distribution position to the first distribution position, After a predetermined time (second distribution time TZ2) has elapsed since the displacement to the first distribution position, the distribution member 121 is displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position, and the second distribution position. Further, after a predetermined time (third distribution time TZ3) has passed since the displacement, the distribution member 121 is set to be displaced from the second distribution position to the first distribution position. That is, when the distribution member 121 is in the first distribution position (during the second distribution time TZ2), the pachinko ball arrives at the branch region, so that the pachinko ball is distributed to the first branch passage 116 and is 1 The first start port opening / closing member 126 of the variable starter 125 can be opened, and the distribution member 121 of the passage distribution unit 120 is in the second distribution position (first or third distribution time TZ1, When the pachinko ball arrives at the branch region during TZ3), the pachinko ball is distributed to the second branch passage 117, and the second start opening / closing member 131 of the second variable starter 130 can be opened. ing. Here, in the embodiment, the timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 500 milliseconds) elapses after the normal map change display ends when the win per unit is determined is set as the operation start timing. Then, as will be described later, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened at the operation timing, and the ball entering the operation port 111 is allowed.

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

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

  In other words, in the embodiment, the pachinko ball is distributed to the second branch passage 117 after the pachinko ball is substantially distributed to the first branch passage 116 in accordance with the winning of the hit per map. The second solenoid 122 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the distribution member 121 performs the minute operation. That is, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 at the same time as the operation timing of the distribution member 121 is substantially immovable to the second branch passage 117, and with the passage of the first distribution time TZ1. It is configured to be distributed to the first branch passage 116 by the distribution member 121 displaced to the first position.

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

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

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

  Here, among the plurality of opening patterns P1 to P2 shown in FIG. 8, which opening pattern is used to open / close the operation port opening / closing member 112 is determined according to the gaming state when the winning determination is made. Each of the opened patterns P1 to P2 is determined. Specifically, the opening / closing member 112 is opened and closed based on the first opening pattern P1 in the non-changing state and the first changing state, and based on the second opening pattern P2 in the second changing state. The working port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed.

(About the first opening pattern P1)
The first opening pattern P1 is distributed to the first branch passage 116 when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 and moved to the branch area is related to the operation timing of the distribution member 121. Thus, the operation timing of the first solenoid 113 is determined so that the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated. That is, when the operation opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance part 110 is operated based on the first opening pattern P1, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation opening 111 is the first operation member 138 of the first variable start part 125. Is configured to open the first start port opening / closing member 126. That is, in the state where the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the first opening pattern P1, the opening of the first variable starting unit 125 is permitted, and the starting condition of the first special figure variation display (the judgment per special figure is determined). (Starting condition) is established. In other words, in the state in which the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the first opening pattern P1, the second variable starter 130 does not open and the start condition of the second special figure variation display (start of judgment per special figure) The condition) is not established in a state where the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the first opening pattern P1.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the first opening pattern P <b> 1 is configured such that, when winning for the normal drawing is won, the opening / closing member 112 is opened at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal hitting determination. Opening operation (first time) is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and after the first working port opening time TA1 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position, the operating port opening / closing member 112 is closed (first time) to be opened. Is moved from the closed position to the closed position, and after the first working port closing time TB1 has elapsed from the displacement to the closed position, the working port opening / closing member 112 is opened (second time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position. After the second working port opening time TA2 elapses from the displacement of the first working port, the working port opening / closing member 112 is closed (second time) to be displaced from the open position to the closed position, and then operated for the second working port closing time TB2. Mouth opening and closing member 112 The main control CPU60a to maintain the chain position is set to the first solenoid 113 for driving and controlling (excitation control). Here, the first working port opening time TA1 is set to the same time (0.1 seconds in the embodiment) as the first sorting time TZ1, and the first working port closing time TB1 is set to 0.1 seconds. The second working port opening time TA2 is set to 1.0 second, the second working port closing time TB2 is set to 2.0 seconds, and the first or second working port opening time TA1 is set. , When the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 during TA2 moves to the branch region, the sorting member 121 is positioned at the first sorting position, so that the pachinko ball causes the first variable starter 125 to The first actuating member 138 is actuated so that the first start port opening / closing member 126 can be opened. Note that the operation start timing in the first opening pattern P1 is the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the universal hit determination. Is set.

(About the second opening pattern P2)
In the second opening pattern P2, the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 111 of the working ball portion 110 and moved to the branch region is distributed to the second branch passage 117 in relation to the operation timing of the sorting member 121. Thus, the operation timing of the first solenoid 113 is determined so that the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated. That is, when the operation port opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 111 is the first operation member 138 of the second variable start portion 130. Is configured to open the second start port opening / closing member 131. That is, in the state where the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2, the opening of the second variable starting portion 130 is permitted, and the starting condition of the second special figure variation display (the judgment per special figure is determined). (Starting condition) is established. In other words, in a state in which the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2, the first variable starter 125 is not opened, and the start condition of the first special figure variation display (start of judgment per special figure) Condition) is not established in a state where the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the opening operation of the first opening opening / closing member 126 of the first variable starting portion 125 is permitted by opening / closing the operation opening opening / closing member 112 by the first opening pattern P1. The opening opening / closing member 112 of the second variable starting part 130 is allowed to open by opening / closing the operation opening / closing member 112 according to the second opening pattern P2.

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

  Here, in the embodiment, when the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated based on each of the first opening pattern P1 and the second opening pattern P2 in accordance with one normal map, the operation port opening / closing member 112 is changed. The total operation time held at the second position (that is, the total opening time of the operation port 111) is set to 1.1 seconds (“TA1 + TA2” and “TA3 + TA4”). That is, in the first variable state and the second variable state in which the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated in either the first opening pattern P1 or the second opening pattern P2, the hit determination for the normal figure is an opening operation. The first solenoid 113 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the expected degree of entrance of the pachinko ball into the operating port 111 is not changed when triggered by an acceptable determination result. On the other hand, in the non-variable state, the normal map change time is set longer than in the first variable state and the second variable state, and the frequency of determination per common figure is less. The hit probability is set low. For this reason, in the non-variable state, the expected expectation of the pachinko ball to enter the operating port 111 is lower than that in each of the variable states, triggered by the determination result that the normal figure hit determination allows the opening operation. The first solenoid 113 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has the above-described variation state (first and second variation states) in which the probability per universal figure is set higher in the non-variable state where the probability per ordinary figure is set low. The probability that the opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed is extremely low, and therefore the first variable starting part 125 and the second variable starting part (second starting winning part, second variable entering part) 130 are opened and the pachinko ball is opened. Also, the probability of entering the ball is higher in the variable state (first and second variable states) than in the non-variable state. In other words, the second variable starter 130 has a probability of entering a pachinko ball that flows down the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) from a non-variable state in which the privileged shortage state is not given. It is comprised so that the direction to which the variable state is provided becomes high.

  Then, in the first variable state and the second variable state, the winning opening chance of the pachinko ball to the operating port 111 does not change when the winning determination for the common figure is won, while the operating port opening / closing member 112 is operated. Depending on which one of the first opening pattern P1 and the second opening pattern P2 is selected as the opening pattern to be opened, whether the first starting port opening / closing member 126 of the first variable starting part 125 is opened or not is changed. The probability (frequency) of whether or not the second start port opening / closing member 131 of the starter 130 is opened is different. That is, according to the opening pattern in which the operation port opening / closing member 112 is operated, the first variable starter 125 (first variable input) is generated when the pachinko ball enters the operation ball entering unit 110 (operation port opening / closing member 112). The frequency at which the ball portion is opened and the frequency at which the second variable starter 130 (second variable ball portion) is opened are set differently, and the player's interest in the mode of operation of the opening / closing member 112 Is increasing. In order to finally open / close the opening / closing members 126 and 131 of the variable starting portions 125 and 130, while the opening / closing member 112 is opened and the operation port 111 is opened, the operation port 111 is opened. It is necessary to enter the ball.

(Regarding the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a main control board 60 (main control means) that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60. And a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control board.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. A light emission control board 72 for performing light emission control of various light emitting devices 18 provided in the front frame 13 and the game board 20, and a sound control board 73 for performing sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a symbol variation effect such as a symbol (decorative diagram) displayed on the symbol display device 17 or a background image. Configured to control content. Further, the light emission control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off the various light emitting devices 18 included in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and magnitude of the sound output from the various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. Various sensors such as the fixed start detection sensor 75, the first variable start detection sensor 77, the second variable start detection sensor 78, the special prize detection sensor 79, the gate sensor 76, and the fall detection sensor 37 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Has been. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to each display unit such as the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the universal map display unit 55, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a in response to detection of each sensor. Based on the control process, display control of each display unit is executed. Further, the main control CPU (opening control means) 60a includes a first solenoid 113 of the working ball entering section 110, a second solenoid 122 of the passage distributing section 120, and a special prize solenoid 42 provided in the special prize winning section 40. They are connected, and drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a.

(About winning information accompanying winning in the starter)
The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has won the starter (the fixed starter 31 or the variable starters 125, 130 (more specifically, the start detection sensor (the fixed start detection sensor 75, the first variable start detection sensor 77, The second variable start detection sensor 78) is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when the pachinko ball is detected), where the main control CPU 60a sets the start detection sensors 75, 77, 78. Various random numbers such as random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for production execution determination (random numbers for reach determination), random numbers for special figure variation pattern determination, etc. are set as random numbers to be acquired upon detection. The main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the embodiment), and temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c. By remembering and rewriting the value before update, a random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of any of the start detection sensors 75, 77, 78 is input to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time, and stores (sets) various information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. It has come to be.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starting portion 31, the first variable starting portion 125 and the second variable starting portion 130 is the corresponding first special figure starting hold information. The second special figure start hold information is temporarily stored in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. That is, the winning information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starter 31 and the first variable starter 125 is stored as the first special figure start hold information, and the pachinko ball wins the second variable starter 130. The winning information acquired at this time is stored as second special figure start hold information. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a start hold area to be stored in the order of storage in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If there is, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads the second special figure start hold information over the first special figure start hold information, and performs the special figure determination (design variation effect) based on the second start hold information. It is configured to run preferentially.

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area capable of storing the first start hold information and a second start hold area capable of storing the second start hold information. Winning information (various random values) acquired upon detection of the sensor 75 and the first variable start detection sensor 77 is stored in the first start hold area, and is acquired upon detection of the second variable start detection sensor 78. The winning information (various random values) is stored in the second start reservation area. Each of the first start hold area and the second start hold area is composed of four storage areas of a first special figure storage area to a fourth special figure storage area, and the start detection sensors 75, 77, 78 The winning information (various random values) acquired in response to one detection is stored in order in the first to fourth areas of the corresponding start suspension area, and the main control RAM 60c is used when determining per special figure. The second special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in preference to the first special figure start hold information in the order stored.

  The random number for determination per special figure is a random number used in a hit determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design change effect). In the embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Yes. Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). It has become. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display indicating the winning of the big hit, Based on the value of the special figure determination random number, the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. ing. That is, the special figure 1 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the first variable start detection sensor 77. Then, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the second variable start detection sensor 78. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified according to the type of the jackpot game, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed by specifying the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The type of jackpot game given after the end of (symbol variation effect) is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game). In addition, as described above, there is a possibility that a probability change state and a variable state will be given after the big hit game for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determination random number will give a probability change state and a variable state. It also has a function as a random number. Further, for each type of jackpot game, the opening patterns P1 to P2 of the operation port opening and closing member 112 of the operating ball entering portion 110 after the jackpot game are determined correspondingly, and the special figure determining random numbers are set to the opening patterns P1 to P2. It also functions as a random number that determines.

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

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the performance execution, and the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern are the fixed starter 31, the first variable starter 125, or the second With the pachinko ball winning the variable starter 130 (more specifically, the fixed start detection sensor 75, the first variable start detection sensor 77 or the second variable start detection sensor 78 detected the pachinko ball), The main control CPU 60a acquires the random numbers temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starter 31 and the first variable starter 125 is acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable starter 130. The same random number is used in common, and the main control CPU 60a obtains a random number corresponding to the winning timing for each start port 32, 127, 132.

(About judgment values related to judgment per special figure)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a big hit determination value indicating that a big hit is generated as a result of the special figure change display (design change effect). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a big hit is made using the determination random number per special figure (big hit determination), and is a value from “0” to “65535” that the random number for determination per special figure can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the big hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of performing the special figure determination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (in the embodiment, the number at which the jackpot winning probability is 1 / 78.02) is non- It is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the case of the probability variation state (in the embodiment, the number at which the jackpot winning probability is 1 / 319.69). That is, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, the jackpot is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination determination value is set with an integer value corresponding to the 101 types of special figure determination random numbers described above, and each of the special figure determination determination values is individually set. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated.

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

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

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of special figures, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of reach where a reach effect is performed, and no reach where a reach effect is not performed A special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is provided. The special figure variation pattern for special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure judgment is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the determination result is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for non-reach is selectable by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern. The reach effect is performed after the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until the symbol combination of the decorative figure that is out of or outside the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Production.

(About the opening judgment information accompanying winning in the starting gate part)
The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as release determination information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the start gate unit 34 (specifically, the gate sensor 76 has detected the pachinko ball). . Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 76 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. In accordance with the timing when the detection signal of the gate sensor 76 is input to the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a acquires the opening determination information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing. . Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

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

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

  Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortage state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), the number of determination values per universal figure (11100 in the embodiment) set in the case of the variable state (first to second variable states) is More than the number of determination values per common map (one in the embodiment) set in the non-variable state. In other words, by increasing the number of setting of the per-standard determination value in the variable speed state (first to second variable states), it is configured that the normal signal is more likely to occur than in the non-changed state. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation of the operation ball entering section 110 when the gate sensor 76 is detected.

  The random number for determining the normal fluctuation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal fluctuation display performed in the normal chart display unit 55. In the embodiment, 23 kinds of integer values from “0” to “22” are set as random numbers for determining the normal pattern variation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). ing.

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

  The main control ROM 60b has a gaming state (specifically, a non-changed state, a first changed state, or a second changed state) that is specified when the hit per map is determined. The determination value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern for each normal map variation pattern is set in accordance with the random number for determining the normal map variation pattern obtained when the pachinko ball passes through the start gate unit 34. Based on this, one common pattern variation pattern (variation time) is determined. In the embodiment, when the game state at the time of determining the normal map is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 60a is assigned a determination value for determining the normal map so that the first normal map variation pattern is determined. A determination value for determining the base map is assigned so that the main control CPU 60a determines the second base map variation pattern when the gaming state at the time of performing the hit determination is the first to second variable states. As described above, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment functions as an allowable standby time determination unit that determines the time (permissible standby time) from when the normal hit determination is performed until the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened. It is configured as follows. Here, in the embodiment, 23 integer values “0” to “22” corresponding to the random number for determining the normal variation pattern are set as the determination value for determining the normal variation pattern.

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

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the fixed starter 31 and the first variable starter 125 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a receives a detection signal output when the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the first variable start detection sensor 77 corresponding to the fixed start unit 31 and the first variable start unit 125 detect a pachinko ball. It is determined whether or not it has been done. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (value of random number for determination per special figure, value of random number for determination of special figure, value of random number for determination of performance execution, value of various random numbers such as random number for determination of special figure variation pattern). The main control CPU 60a reads and sets the winning information (random value) as the first winning start hold information in the first to fourth areas of the first start hold area in the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number ( Step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B19). A hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning of the second variable starter 130 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the fixed starter 31 and Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired by winning the first variable start unit 125 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferential. To be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the main control CPU 60a sets the flag when the symbol per special symbol is a symbol per special symbol (design A, B, C, D, a, b, c per special symbol). In the process, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1” after the winning game is finished. The probability variation flag satisfies the probability variation state termination condition, so that the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation flag to “0” in the flag setting process. In the embodiment, the end condition (granting period) of the probability variation state is that the next jackpot game (game per special figure) starts (until the next jackpot game starts) and the pachinko ball in the fall gate portion 36 Is established when the ball enters the ball (the ball detection sensor 37 detects the ball). The timing at which the main control CPU 60a starts a big hit game or the timing when the pachinko ball enters the ball gate 36 (the ball detection sensor) The probability variation flag is set to “0” at the timing when the ball 37 is detected). That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the probability change flag as the gaming state specifying information.

  Further, in the embodiment, the condition for ending the variable state is that the variable state is granted when the next big hit game is started or when a special figure (fourth and fifth big hit games) is won. This is realized by executing the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) of the number of times of variation (100 times in the embodiment). Then, the main control CPU 60a has the first variable state set when the special jackpot symbol is set when the next jackpot game starts (when the next jackpot game starts) whose end condition (granting period) starts. In the case of corresponding to the symbol per symbol (symbol c) that shifts to, the variable flag is set to “1” indicating the first variable state with a long grant period in the flag setting process, and the end condition (grant period) ) Is a symbol per symbol (symbol A, B, a, b) that shifts to the second variable state set when the next jackpot game starts (until the next jackpot game starts) In the case of correspondence, the variable flag is set to “2” indicating the second variable state in the flag setting process, and the end condition (granting period) reaches a predetermined variable number of times (variable) Corresponds to symbols per symbol (symbols C and D) that shift to the first variable state set to 100) In this case, in the flag setting process, the variable flag is set to “3” indicating the first variable state with a short grant period. This variable flag is set so that the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “0” in the flag setting process when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. That is, the change flag is set to “0” before the main control CPU 60a starts the big hit game or before the next symbol change effect (special view change display) of the change number is performed. Accordingly, in the non-variable state, the variable flag is set to “0”. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the variable flag as the gaming state specifying information.

  In other words, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the main control CPU 60a can identify the gaming state with the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state with no probability variation state by referring to the value of the probability variation flag (game state identification information). Has been. Further, by referring to the value of the variable flag (game state specifying information), it is the non-variable state, the gaming state of the first variable state with a long grant period, or the first variable state with a short grant period. The main control CPU 60a can specify whether the game state is the second game state or the second variable state game state. In this way, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a gaming state determination unit that can specify a plurality of gaming states. Further, when the end condition of the variable state is satisfied as the variable period application period elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a variable end command to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output process. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing conditions (first to second opening patterns P1 to P2 and the normal pattern variation pattern) of the operation port opening / closing member 112 associated with the normal map (step G18). That is, in step G18, the first and second opening patterns P1 and P2 are determined according to the gaming state specified by the change flag as the opening and closing conditions of the operation port opening and closing member 112. In addition, when the variable flag is “0” (non-variable state), the symbol per universal figure is determined and the first universal pattern variation pattern is determined to indicate the fluctuation per universal figure. Set “1” in the per-figure flag. When the change flag is “1” or “2” (in the case of the first to second change states), the symbol per symbol is determined and the second symbol variation pattern is determined. “2” is set in the flag for the normal map indicating that the fluctuation is for the normal map. When the first release pattern P1 is determined, the main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the release pattern flag indicating the first release pattern P1, and the second release pattern P2 is determined. Sets “2” in the release pattern flag indicating that it is the second release pattern P2.

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

  Here, each control command set in the general chart start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the normal process described above, and in the normal pattern variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified map change time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the map display unit 55 to start the map change display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stop of the normal map change based on the change time set in the specified normal map change pattern, and controls the normal map stop command for displaying the fixed figure in a fixed stop state. Output to the substrate 65. Then, after displaying the symbols per map on the map display section 55, the opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed by the opening patterns P1 to P2 specified by the opening pattern flag in a process different from the map start process. The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the first solenoid 113, and drives and controls the second solenoid 122 so that the sorting member 121 is displaced to the first sorting position and the second sorting position in a predetermined sorting operation pattern. Thus, the opening operation of the winning port opening / closing member 126 or the start port opening / closing member 131 is allowed.

(Regarding the control process associated with entering the falling gate 36)
When the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal output when the fall detection sensor 37 corresponding to the fall gate unit 36 detects a pachinko ball is input, the main control CPU 60a shifts the gaming state from the probability change state to the non-probability change state. The main control CPU 60a is configured to maintain the non-probability change state without shifting the game state when it is determined that the detection signal output when the fall detection sensor 37 detects the pachinko ball in the non-probability change state is input. Is done. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a shifts from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state, so that the variable state (first and second variable states) is also shifted to the non-variable state. Note that transition from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state reduces the degree of advantage for the player, and thus transition from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state may be referred to as “falling”.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the symbol per special figure to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set. The probability variation information flag is set to “0” when it is set to “1” and it corresponds to a symbol per special symbol that is not given a probability variation state. Also, in the case of special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command, when the next jackpot game is started (until the start of the next jackpot game) under the end condition (granting period) If it corresponds to the special symbol per symbol (symbol c) that gives the first variable state set to 1, the variable information flag is set to “1” and the end condition (granting period) is the next jackpot game If it corresponds to the symbol (symbol A, B, a, b) per special figure which gives the second variable state set when it is started (until the start of the next big hit game), the variable information flag is set. Set to “2” and the end condition (granting period) reaches the preset number of times of change (100 times of change), the symbol per special figure that gives the first change state set (100 times of change) In the case of corresponding to symbols C and D), the variable information flag is set to “3”. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a can specify the game state by referring to the probability change information flag and the change information flag as the game state specifying information.

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

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

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. In the effect control board 65, when the control command (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command) instructing the start of the special figure fluctuation output from the main control board 60 is inputted, the process related to the start of the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation effect is performed. Done. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and determines the determined effect pattern. An effect pattern designation command to be designated is output to the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control means for executing a symbol variation effect based on the determined variation pattern.

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

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

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

  Here, in the pachinko machine, the end condition of the probability change state is set to the loop type when the next special game after the end of the big hit game that gives the probability change state (when the big hit is won) and the probability change state. There is an ST type in which the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) after the end of the jackpot game to which the state is given reaches the number of times the probability variation state determined when the jackpot game is won. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is a loop type that is set when the game for the next special figure is started as the end condition of the probability variation state in all the big hit games. However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that the probability variation state ends (shifts to the non-probability variation state) even under the condition that the pachinko ball enters the falling gate portion 36 in the probability variation state. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as the effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the probability variation state, the image data of the loop effect suggesting the loop type and the image data of the ST effect indicating the ST type. Is stored in the display control ROM 70b. When the probability variation information flag is “1” and the variation information flag is “1” and when the probability variation information flag is “1” and the variation information flag is “2”, the display control CPU 70a When the loop effect is displayed on the display device 17 and the probability variation information flag is “1” and the variation information flag is “3”, the symbol effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  Further, the display control ROM 70b stores information on a change end notification effect (privilege end notification effect) for notifying that the first change state is no longer given. As this change end notification effect, for example, a character such as “change state has ended” is set as an effect to be displayed on the symbol display device 17. Then, the display control CPU 70a gives a control command (inputted from the main control CPU 60a) that indicates that the first variable state is no longer given, that is, the variable number has reached 100 and the end condition is satisfied. When the change end notification effect designation command corresponding to the change end command is input from the effect control CPU 65a, the characters "change state has ended" are displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on the control command. The symbol display device 17 is controlled as described above.

  Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform various functions by executing control processing based on the control program. That is, the winning information acquisition means for acquiring the winning information triggered by the winning of the starting units 31, 125, 130 (triggered by the detection by any starting detecting means), and the acquisition of the winning information by the winning information acquiring means. A hit judging means for performing hit judgment for judging whether or not a big hit game occurs or not. If the hit judging means is a hit judgment result, there are a plurality of kinds of hit games advantageous to the player. The main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit type determining means for determining the type of hit game (big hit game) to be given from the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game (big hit game) after the special symbol variation display is finished (after the symbol variation effect is finished). Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying a variation time of a symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means. It has. The main control CPU 60a functions as a first privilege gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to grant the first privilege gaming state (probability variation state), and grants the first privilege gaming state after the winning game ends. It is comprised so that it may function as a 1st privilege game state provision means. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  The main control CPU 60a is a second award gaming state determination means for determining that the second award gaming state (shortening state, award) is to be given after a winning game when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result. Functions as (privilege determination means). In addition, the main control CPU 60a functions as a grant period determining unit that determines a period for granting the second privilege gaming state (variable state) when the second privilege gaming state (variable state) is imparted. It also functions as second privilege game state granting means (privilege granting means) that grants a shortened state after the end of the game for the period of granting the second privilege gaming state (shortened state). Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a, when the transition condition is established when the game ball enters the fall gate unit 36, triggers the game state to shift from the probability change state (high probability state) to the non-probability change state (low probability state). It has a function as a transition means. The main control CPU 60a functions as a game state determination unit that specifies a game state by referring to predetermined game state specifying information. In addition, as game state specifying information, information that specifies the grant status of probability variation state or information that specifies the grant status of variable state can be set, and a plurality of game states can be specified by a combination of specific information is there.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an opening determination means that allows an opening operation when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 enters a predetermined entrance portion (starting gate portion 34). When the opening / closing members 126 and 131 are opened when the opening determination means gives a determination result that permits the opening operation, the variable start ports 127 and 132 can be entered. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as an opening pattern determining means for determining an opening pattern for opening the operating ball entrance 110.

  In addition, the main control RAM 60c is configured to acquire information obtained for each game entry when a game ball enters the first start prize winning section and information regarding a game ball entry to the second start prize winning section for each pitch entered. It functions as a storage means capable of individually storing a plurality of pieces of information acquired as the start hold information. Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is configured to display the first start winning portion (fixed start portion 31, first variable start) while the variable display is performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special view display portion 50A). Unit 125) functions as a storage unit that stores winning information acquired as a trigger for entering the ball as first start hold information, and the display unit (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) displays a variable display. While performing, it functions as a storage means for storing winning information acquired as a trigger for entering the second starting winning portion (second variable starting portion 130) as second starting hold information. The effect control CPU 65a has a function as an effect determining means for determining the contents of the effect to be performed by the effect executing means such as the symbol display means, and also functions as an effect execution control means for executing the determined effect.

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

  In a gaming state in which neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is given, even if the player enters the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) and enters the start gate unit 34, the probability per game is low. Since there is a probability, the probability that the opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance part 110 is opened / closed is approximately 100%, so that a gaming state in which right-handed gaming is not suitable (that is, gaming state in which left-handed gaming is suitable). It is. That is, when the player performs a left-handed game, the pachinko balls launched into the game area 21 flow down the first ball flow path 21a, and triggered by the pachinko balls entering the fixed starter 31. The main control CPU 60a makes a hit determination.

  When the hit determination triggered by entering the fixed starter 31 is a win, the main control CPU 60a determines any one of the first to fourth big hit games as the big hit game to be given (FIG. 7). (See (a)). When it is determined to give the first or second jackpot game and the first or second jackpot game is executed, the player can acquire many prize balls. Then, after the end of the first or second jackpot game, the probability variation state and the second variation state are given. In the gaming state to which the second variable state is given, the probability per game is high, so that when the player enters the start gate portion 34, the operation opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance portion 110 is provided. The probability of the opening / closing operation of the game is higher than that in the non-variable state, and the game state is suitable for the right-handed game. In the second variable state, the second opening pattern P <b> 2 is determined as the opening pattern of the operation port opening / closing member 112 of the operation entrance part 110. In other words, if a win-win game is determined by a hit-base determination performed when a pachinko ball launched into the second ball flow-down path 21b by the right-handed game enters the start gate unit 34, The operation port opening / closing member 112 of the portion 110 is opened / closed by the second opening pattern P2. When the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed by the second opening pattern P <b> 2, pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 111 are distributed to the second branch passage 117. As a result, the opening operation of the second start port opening / closing member 131 of the second variable start portion 130 is allowed, and the pachinko ball can be awarded to the second variable start port 132 of the second variable start portion 130.

  When the hit determination is triggered by entering the second variable starter 130, the main control CPU 60a determines any one of the fifth to seventh big hit games as the big hit game to be given ( (See FIG. 7 (a)). When the fifth or sixth jackpot game is determined, after the end of the fifth or sixth jackpot game, as in the case where the first or second jackpot game is awarded, the probability change state and A second variable state is provided. On the other hand, when the seventh jackpot game is determined, the probability variation state and the first variation state are given after the seventh jackpot game ends. Both the probability change state and the change state (first and second change states) given after the end of the fifth to seventh jackpot games are continuously given until the next jackpot game is started. Therefore, by continuing the right-handed game, it is guaranteed that at least the next jackpot game will be awarded.

  Here, in the first variable state given after the end of the seventh jackpot game, the first opening pattern P1 is determined as the opening pattern of the operating port opening / closing member 112 of the operating entrance ball portion 110. In other words, if a win-win game is determined by a hit-base determination performed when a pachinko ball launched into the second ball flow-down path 21b by the right-handed game enters the start gate unit 34, The operation port opening / closing member 112 of the portion 110 is opened / closed by the first opening pattern P1. When the operation port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed by the first opening pattern P <b> 1, the pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 111 are distributed to the first branch passage 116. As a result, the opening operation of the first start port opening / closing member 126 of the first variable start portion 125 is permitted, and the pachinko ball can be awarded to the first variable start port 127 of the first variable start portion 125.

  In the right-handed game state, when the hit determination is triggered by entering the first variable starter 125, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the first to fourth jackpot games as the jackpot game to be given. One is determined (see FIG. 7A). When the first or second jackpot game is determined, as described above, after the fifth to seventh jackpot games are given, the first to fourth jackpot games are given in a row, The player can acquire many prize balls.

  On the other hand, in the right-handed game state, the main control CPU 60a determines the third or fourth big hit game as the big hit game to be given when the hit determination is triggered by entering the first variable starter 125. In this case, after the third or fourth jackpot game is over, the probability variation state and the first variation state are given. The number of times of change is set to 100 for the grant period of the first change state given after the end of the third or fourth jackpot game. That is, in the situation where the right-handed game is continued, the operating port opening / closing member 112 is opened / closed by the first opening pattern P1, and the pachinko ball wins the first variable starting port 127 of the first variable starting unit 125, and the hit determination is made. If the first special figure fluctuation display is performed 100 times without hitting, the end condition of the first variable state is satisfied and the state shifts to the non-variable state where the first variable state is not given. . Note that even if the first variable state is not given, the certain variable state is maintained.

  The non-variable short state is a gaming state in which right-handed gaming is not suitable as described above (that is, a gaming state in which left-handed gaming is suitable), so that the player is launched into the gaming area 21 by performing a left-handed game. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path 21a. When the pachinko ball enters the fall gate portion 36 and the pachinko ball is detected by the fall detection sensor 37, the fall condition is established, and the main control CPU 60a changes the gaming state from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. Transition. In addition, the pachinko ball detected by the fall detection sensor 37 passes through the gate outlet 36 b of the fall gate part 36. Since the fixed start port 32 of the fixed start unit 31 is provided on the game board 20 so as to be vertically aligned with the gate outlet 36b of the falling gate unit 36, the pachinko balls passed through the gate outlet 36b are fixed. The starter 32 is awarded as it is. The pachinko ball that has won the fixed start port 32 of the fixed start unit 31 is detected by the fixed start detection sensor 75, whereby the special figure hit determination condition is established, and the main control CPU 60a performs the special figure hit determination. .

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the falling gate portion 36 is disposed at a position where the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a can enter, so that the variable length state (first variable state). ) Can no longer be given, it can be forced to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. That is, in the loop-type pachinko machine 10 that is set so that all jackpot games continue to be in a probability change state until the next jackpot game is started, an ST type game in which the probability change state is completed a predetermined number of times can be performed. . In addition, since the pachinko ball that has entered the fall gate portion 36 wins the fixed start portion 31, even if it falls from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state, it is performed in accordance with the establishment of the special figure determination condition. Since a chance to generate a big hit game is obtained according to the result of the hit determination in the figure, the degree of discouragement of the player can be kept small. In addition, since the falling gate part 36 passes through the fixed start part 31 for establishing the start condition before winning the pachinko ball, the left-handed game for satisfying the start condition is performed. It is possible to create an unprecedented new gameability that may shift from a probabilistic state to a non-probable state, and improve the interest of the game. That is, it is expected that a big hit game will be generated with the winning to the fixed starting part 31, and at the same time, the pachinko ball passes from the falling gate part 36 before winning the fixed starting part 31, and from the certain change state. You can play the game while enjoying the thrill of falling into an uncertain state.

  In addition, the fall gate portion 36 is easier to enter the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a than the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path 21b, and the second variable starter 130 is The pachinko sphere flowing down the second sphere flow path 21b is configured to enter the ball more easily than the pachinko sphere flowing down the first sphere flow path 21a. In other words, due to the difference between the paths 21a and 21b through which the pachinko balls flow down, the falling variable gate portion 36 that falls from the probabilistic state to the non-probable state due to the incoming ball and the second variable start that can be expected to generate a big hit game by the incoming ball Since the ease of entering the pachinko ball into the part 130 is different, interest can be attracted to the movement of the pachinko ball and the interest can be improved.

  Further, depending on the type of variable state (first variable state or second variable state) given after the end of the big hit game, the first variable start unit is caused by the pachinko ball entering the working ball unit 110. The frequency at which 125 is released and the frequency at which the second variable starter 130 is opened are increased, and the interest in the type of jackpot game is increased. When the ball enters the ball, the interest in the variable starters 125 and 130 to be released can be increased.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, after the big hit game, the third and fourth variable states may be finished before the next big hit game is given. The big hit game can be determined by the main control CPU 60a in the case of winning in the special figure hit determination triggered by the entrance of the pachinko ball into the first variable starter 125, whereas In the case of a hit per special figure triggered by the entrance of a pachinko ball, the main control CPU 60a is configured not to determine the third and fourth big hit games. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the interest in the variable starting parts 125 and 130 that are operated by the pachinko balls that have entered the working ball entering part 110.

  Further, in the embodiment, when a pachinko ball enters the falling gate portion 36 in the probability changing state, the main control CPU 60a is configured to unconditionally shift the gaming state from the probability changing state to the non-probability changing state. Therefore, when a pachinko ball enters the fall gate portion 36, it is necessary to design the ball exit rate and the like separately for the case where the probability variation state shifts to the non-probability variation state and the case where the probability variation state does not transition to the non-probability variation state. It is easy to design the ball exit rate and the like.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, after the third or fourth jackpot game is over, if the number of times of change has exceeded 100 and the end condition of the change state is satisfied, the end of the change is completed. The notification effect is executed by the symbol display device 17. In the non-changeable state, there is almost no possibility of the opening and closing part 110 being opened / closed by winning every time, so even if the right-handed game is continued aiming at the starting gate part 34, the pachinko ball It will be wasted. In other words, by allowing the player to recognize that the non-change state has been achieved by the change end notification effect, the player can be encouraged to perform an action of switching from a right-handed game to a left-handed game. It is possible to prevent the dissatisfaction of the player from increasing by suppressing the ball from being wasted.

  Here, in the gaming state after the end of the third and fourth jackpot games, when the number of times of change has passed 100 times and the end condition of the change state is satisfied, the big hit determination is not executed. If there is 1 special figure start hold information and 2nd special figure start hold information, there is a possibility that the remaining hold information includes the hold information that is a hit in the jackpot determination. Therefore, by executing the change end notification effect on the symbol display device 17 and causing the symbol display device 17 to perform a hold confirmation effect for displaying characters such as “Wait for the result of the hold”. Can be prevented from suffering disadvantages. In other words, by performing a hold confirmation effect, the player switches from a right-handed game to a left-handed game until a jackpot determination is made based on all the remaining hold information at the time when the change end notification effect is executed. Can be suppressed. It is preferable that the hold confirmation effect is continuously displayed on the symbol display device 17 until the big hit determination based on all the hold information remaining at the time when the change end notification effect is executed.

(About another example)
Next, a pachinko machine according to another embodiment will be described. In addition, about the pachinko machine of another Example demonstrated below, only a different part from the pachinko machine 10 of the Example mentioned above is demonstrated, and the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the already same or same kind of member.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the pachinko ball wins the fall gate portion 36, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) executes the falling lottery to determine whether to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state triggered by the entrance of the pachinko ball into the fall gate portion 36 (ball detection by the fall detection sensor 37). To meet the condition (falling judgment condition).

  That is, the main control CPU 60a in the pachinko machine of another embodiment is used for the falling lottery triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball in the falling gate portion 36 (specifically, when the falling detection sensor 37 detects the pachinko ball). Is configured to obtain a fall decision random number. A plurality of integer values are set as the fall determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a fall determination value used in a fall lottery that determines whether to shift from a probability variation state to a non-probability variation state using a fall decision random number. As the fall determination value, a predetermined number of determination values are determined from a plurality of integers that the fall determination random number can take. When the obtained fall determination random number matches the fall determination value, the main control CPU 60a determines to shift from the probability change state to the non-probability change state, and shifts the gaming state from the probability change state to the non-probability change state. ing.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of another embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable start port 132 is an affirmative determination, the type of the big hit game that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a The eighth jackpot game is set. That is, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), four types of jackpot symbols (symbol a to symbol d) are based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 132. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from among. In the pachinko machine according to another embodiment, the symbol a as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 40%, the symbol b as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%, and the symbol as a jackpot symbol at a rate of 45%. c is selected, and a special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol d as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 5%. The contents of the fifth to seventh jackpot games corresponding to symbols a to c are the same as in the above embodiment. In another embodiment, the above-mentioned allocation ratio of the jackpot symbol is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

(About the 8th jackpot game)
In the eighth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol d, a probable state can be continuously given until the next jackpot game is won after the end of the eighth jackpot game, and a predetermined number of symbol variation effects are provided. Until the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display is executed (in another embodiment, 100 times), the game is set as a big hit game that gives the first variable state. That is, in the eighth jackpot game, the operation opening / closing member of the operation ball-entry portion 110 when the first winning state is won until the first variable state is not given after the end of the eighth jackpot game. 112 is set as a big hit game that operates with the first opening pattern P1. The eighth jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the eighth jackpot game is set to be the same as that of the first jackpot game described above, the details thereof are omitted. That is, the eighth jackpot game opens and closes the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in a form that can obtain around 1375 prize balls in the eighth jackpot game, as in the first jackpot game. It is configured.

  Here, in the pachinko machine according to another embodiment, after the third, fourth and eighth jackpot games are over, the probability variation / non-variability state (the probability variation state is given after the number of times of variation has passed 100 times). But the variable state is not given). And the fall probability that decides to shift from the probability change state to the non-probability change state in the fall lottery in the probability change / non-change state will vary depending on the type of jackpot game immediately before the probability change / non-change state. Is set. Specifically, the falling probability is “falling” which is an option for determining the transition from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state, and the “falling” which is the selection start for determining that the transition from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state is not performed. It is set by the distribution ratio of the fall determination value to “No”. In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), in the probability variation / non-variable state after the end of the third and fourth jackpot games, the fall probability becomes 99%, and after the eighth jackpot game ends. In the probability variation / non-variable short state, the distribution ratio for the “falling” and “not falling” of the falling determination value is set so that the falling probability is 95%. In addition, the fall probability is an example, and is not limited to this.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to another embodiment, the main control CPU 60a changes from the probability variation state (high probability state) to the non-probability variation state when the fall determination condition is satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the fall gate unit 36. A gaming state that functions as a falling lottery means to make a falling lottery to shift to (low probability state) and to shift from a probabilistic state (high probability state) to a non-probable state (low probability state) when winning the falling lottery It functions as a fall means.

  In the pachinko machine according to another embodiment, after the big hit game (third and fourth big hit games) generated by entering the first variable start unit 125 is finished, the falling lottery is used to change from a probabilistic state to a non-probable variable state. The ratio (99%) that results in the transition, and the probability variation state from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state after the end of the big hit game (eighth big hit game) that was triggered by entering the second variable starter 130 Since the ratio (95%) resulting in shifting to is different, it is possible to increase interest in the variable starting portions 125 and 130 that are opened when a game ball enters the working ball entry portion 110.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of another embodiment, since the falling gate part 36 is passed through the fixed starting part 34 for establishing the starting condition before the winning of the pachinko ball, the uncertain change from the certain change state by the falling lottery. It is possible to create an unprecedented new gameability that there is a possibility of shifting to a state, and to improve the interest of the game. That is, it is expected that a big hit game will be generated with the winning to the fixed starting part 34, and at the same time the pachinko ball passes through the falling gate part 36 before winning the fixed starting part 34, You can play the game while enjoying the thrill of falling into an uncertain state. In addition, the pachinko machine of another Example has the effect which the pachinko machine 10 of the said Example show | plays naturally.

  Note that the falling probability in the falling lottery may be made different depending on the type of the big hit game that is triggered by entering the first variable starter 125. That is, the fall probability in the probability variation / non-variable short state after the end of the third jackpot game is set differently from the fall probability in the probability variation / non-variable short state after the fourth jackpot game ends. Also good. Further, in another embodiment, after the big hit game generated by entering the first variable starter 125 and the second variable starter 130 as an opportunity, in any case, the probability change state is changed from a probability change state to a non-probability change state. However, after the big hit game that was triggered by entering the one of the variable starting parts 125 and 130, the falling lottery will change the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. It is possible to avoid the possibility of a result of migration. For example, the ratio that results in the transition from the probability change state to the non-probability change state in the falling lottery after the end of the big hit game (third and fourth big hit games) that is triggered by entering the first variable starter 125 While set to 99% (or 100%), after the big hit game (eighth big hit game) that was triggered by entering the second variable starter 130 is over, the falling lottery will change the probability state to the non-probable state. The first variable that is likely to fall by winning the falling lottery after the big hit game when a game ball enters the working ball entering section 110 by setting the ratio that results in the transition to 0% It is possible to increase the interest in which of the variable starting parts of the second variable starting part 130 that is not likely to fall by winning the falling lottery after the starting part 125 and the big hit game.

(Example of change)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.
(1) A first variable entry portion (first variable start portion) and a second variable entry as variable entry portions that facilitate entry of game balls flowing down the game area in accordance with the opening operation of the opening / closing member. Although the ball portion (second variable starting portion) is provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more variable ball entering portions may be provided.
(2) In the embodiment, as the distribution means that distributes the game ball that has entered the operation port to any of the branch passages, a path distribution unit that operates the distribution member by driving the electric drive means is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the ball is naturally distributed to any one of the branch passages depending on the momentum and the rolling direction of the game ball rolling on the ball rolling portion. For example, a ball rolling part called a so-called crune that has a plurality of through holes formed on the bottom surface of a ball rolling part formed in a mortar shape is used as a distributing means, or extends in a certain direction and extends in the direction It is also possible to employ a so-called stage-shaped ball rolling portion provided with ball discharge portions at a plurality of locations spaced apart from each other as a distribution means, and other conventionally known vibrations that can distribute the flow direction of a game ball into a plurality of directions. Minute means can be employed.
(3) In the embodiment, the operation entrance ball portion is formed so that the entrance entrance (operation entrance) is expanded by the opening operation of the opening and closing member, and the game ball entering the operation entrance portion is the first variable entrance. It is configured to be distributed to the ball part and the second variable ball entry part, but the opening / closing member of the operation ball entry part is omitted and the ball entrance (working opening) is always opened with a constant opening width. Good. In other words, based on the result of the determination (determination for usual figure) that is triggered by the game ball entering the predetermined entrance part (start gate part), the first variable entrance part and the second variable entrance part By operating the distribution member that distributes to the entrance ball portion, it is possible to distribute the game balls that have entered the operation entrance ball portion to the first variable entrance ball portion and the second variable entrance ball portion. .

(4) In the embodiment, the first privilege is provided with the variable state of the number of times of change 100 times. However, as the first privilege, a plurality of types with different numbers of times of change depending on the type of jackpot game are set. be able to. For example, it is possible to set a first type of first privilege with 50 times of change and a second type of first privilege with 100 times of change.
(5) In the embodiment, the operation opening / closing member is moved to the second position based on the result of the determination (determination per hit) performed when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance part (start gate part). The total operating time to be held (the total operating time triggered by the opening determining means allowing the opening operation of the operating ball portion) is equalized in the first opening pattern P1 and the second opening pattern P2. The total operation time may be different between the first opening pattern P1 and the second opening pattern P2.
(6) In the embodiment, the working ball entrance part is always opened in the game area so that the game ball flowing down the game area in the state where the operation opening / closing member is in the first position can enter the operation entrance part. However, the operation opening / closing member at the first position may close the entrance (operation port) so that entry into the operation entrance portion is impossible.
(7) In the embodiment, the symbol display device is exemplified as the effect means for executing the change end notification, but as the effect means, other means such as a speaker can be used, or a plurality of means can be used in combination. For example, when a speaker is used as a production means, a sound such as “the state of change has ended” may be output from the speaker.
(8) The various probabilities and ratios described in the embodiments and other embodiments are examples, and can be arbitrarily set.

(9) The probability per map in the non-variable short state can be set to a probability of not winning 100% (0/65536).
(10) In the embodiment, the probability variation state is given on the condition that the type of the symbol per special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (specific symbol). The granting condition may be that a game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special prize winning section (specifically, a ball detection by a ball detecting means for detecting passage of the specific area). In addition, a specific entrance part that can be opened and closed by an opening / closing member is provided separately from the special winning part, and a specific area is provided in the specific entrance part where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter. May be. Then, when the type of symbol per special symbol is a predetermined symbol (specific symbol), the opening and closing member of the specific ball entry part is opened in a specific round in the big hit game to enter the game ball into the specific region. A possible configuration can be adopted. Further, in the configuration in which the specific area is provided in the special winning part or the specific ball part, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing member and the operation mode of the switching member for opening / closing the specific area, etc. are changed depending on the type of the symbol per special figure The passing rate of game balls to a specific area (probability of giving a probable change state) can be made different depending on the symbols per special figure (type of jackpot game).
(11) In the embodiment, the main control CPU shifts from the probability change state to the non-probability change state when the pachinko ball enters the fall gate part. You may make it transfer a short state to a non-variable short state. Further, according to the number of times of change when the game ball passes through the fall gate part, (a) only the probability change state is transferred to the non-change state, (b) only the change state is changed to the non-change state, (c) The falling gaming state can be made different so that the probability variation state is shifted to the non-probability variation state and the variation state is shifted to the non-short state. For example, if the game ball passes through the falling gate part by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) that is set in advance, (a) only the probability change state is shifted to the non-probability change state, and the number of times of change is specified. When the game ball passes through the falling gate portion after the number of times (101 times or more), (c) the probability variation state is shifted to the non-probability variation state and the variation state is shifted to the non-short state. If the game ball passes through the falling gate part by the specified number of times of change (100 times), the probability change state is immediately shifted to the non-change state, and the change state is the non-change state at the specified number of times plus 1. You may make it transfer to.

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

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
A gaming machine including the configuration of claim 3 or 4,
Providing means (17) capable of executing a privilege end notification effect for notifying that the privilege is not given.
As described above, the player can recognize that the privilege is not given by the privilege end notification effect, so that the player can be prompted to switch to a game suitable for the state where the privilege is not given, and is suitable for the state where the privilege is not given. It is possible to suppress the useless consumption of the game ball by continuing the unplayed game.

17 Symbol display device (production means)
20 game board 21 game area 21a first ball flow path 21b second ball flow path 31 fixed start part (start winning part)
36 Falling gate part (ball entry part)
36a Gate entrance (ball entrance)
36b Gate exit (ball exit)
60a main control CPU (privilege granting decision hand stage)
60c Main control RAM (storage means)
110 Working ball entry portion 125 First variable start portion (first variable ball entry portion)
126 1st start opening and closing member (1st opening and closing member)
130 2nd variable starting part (2nd variable entrance part)
131 Second start opening / closing member (second opening / closing member)
138 1st operation member (operation part)

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A plurality of pieces of information acquired every time when the start condition is satisfied is stored as start hold information in the storage means when the start condition is satisfied, and the hit determination performed based on the start hold information stored in the storage means is a hit determination result As a result, a winning game advantageous to the player is generated, and after the winning game is finished, a low probability state in which the probability that the winning judgment result is affirmative is set to a low probability and the winning judgment result is In a gaming machine that is configured to make a hit determination in any of the high probability states that have a higher probability of being affirmative than the low probability state,
An operational entrance where game balls can enter,
A first variable entry portion that facilitates entry of a game ball flowing down the game area in accordance with the opening operation of the first opening and closing member;
A second variable entry portion that facilitates entry of game balls flowing down the game area in accordance with the opening operation of the second opening and closing member;
A ball entry section where game balls flowing down the game area can enter ,
When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, a bonus grant determining means for determining whether to grant any of a plurality of types of bonuses having different grant periods after the hit game,
The start condition is established when a game ball enters the first variable ball entry portion and the second variable ball entry portion, and the game ball enters the ball entry portion. It is configured to perform a falling lottery whether to shift from the high probability state to the low probability state as an opportunity,
A ratio that results in a transition from a high-probability state to a low-probability state in the falling lottery after the end of the winning game triggered by the entry to the first variable entry portion, and the second variable entry Configured to differ from the percentage resulting in a transition from a high probability state to a low probability state in the falling lottery after the end of the hit game that was triggered by entering the club ,
When the end condition that the privilege is no longer granted is satisfied, a bonus end notification effect for notifying that the privilege is no longer granted is executed by the production means, and when the end condition is satisfied, there is the start hold information In this case, the production means is configured to execute a hold confirmation effect that informs that there is the start hold information.
Each of the first variable ball entry portion and the second variable ball entry portion includes an operation portion that opens a corresponding opening / closing member in accordance with the contact of the game ball, and the game that has entered the operation ball entry portion. The sphere is configured to come into contact with an operation unit corresponding to either the first variable ball entry portion or the second variable ball entry portion,
Depending on the type of privilege determined by the privilege grant determining means, the frequency at which the first opening / closing member is opened and the second opening / closing member is opened as the game ball enters the working ball entry portion. A gaming machine that is configured to have different frequencies . The ball entry portion is provided such that a ball entrance and a ball exit are opened on the front side of the game board in which the game area is defined,
A start winning part is arranged below the ball outlet of the ball entry part so that a game ball that has passed through the ball exit can enter,
The start condition is configured to be established when a game ball enters the start winning portion ,
The game area has a first ball flow path through which game balls flow down and a second ball flow path through which game balls flow down,
The ball entry section is easier for a game ball flowing down the first ball flow path to enter than the game ball flowing down the second ball flow path, The game ball flowing down the second ball flow path is configured to be easier to enter than the game ball flowing down the ball flow path,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second variable pitching portion is configured such that a pitching probability is high in a state where the privilege is given .

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