JP6387565B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines provided with a normal route (first guidance route) and a special route (second guidance route) as routes through which game media can pass are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-45120 A

  However, there is a problem that the interest during passing through each route cannot be improved.

  This invention is made | formed in view of said point, and it aims at providing the game machine which improves the interest during passing each path | route.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, the variable prize apparatus 2000 shown in FIG. 23A, the variable prize apparatus 2001 shown in FIG. 29A), A pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like equipped with a variable winning device 2002 shown in FIG. 30 (A) is a passage route (for example, FIG. 23 (A) or FIG. 29 (A)) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass. 30A, a normal route formed by the normal route forming members 2030 to 2039, a special route formed by the special route forming members 2040 to 2049, and the like, and a passage route guide member (for example, 23 (A), FIG. 29 (A), and FIG. 30 (A), etc.) are operated to control the game medium so that it can easily enter the passage route. The game media that entered Advantages that are advantageous to the player based on having entered a specific area (for example, the specific area 2060 shown in FIG. 23A, FIG. 29A, or FIG. 30A) after passing through the passage. A gaming machine that is controllable to a state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and is a specific area entry restricting member (for example, a gate member 2071 that can restrict the game medium that has passed through the passage route from entering the specific area. , 2072, etc.) and specific area entry restriction control means for performing specific area entry restriction control for restricting the entry of game media into the specific area by the specific area entry restriction member (for example, when the CPU 106 drives the solenoid) And the like, and the passage route includes a first route and a second route for guiding the game medium to the specific area, When the technical medium passes through the second route, it takes less time to reach the specific region than when the technical medium passes through the first route, and the specific region entry restriction control means includes the passage route guide member. The specific region entry restriction member is gradually operated based on the movement of the gate member 2071 and 2072 from the open state after the blade member 2010 is opened as shown in FIGS. By gradually controlling to the closed state), the game medium is gradually restricted from entering the specific area (for example, gradually restricted as shown in FIG. 25) , and the first path and the second path Regardless of which of the game medium passes through, the specific area advance restriction member may be operated at a timing at which the specific area entry restriction member may be operating while the game medium is passing through any of the passage paths. To start the operation of the regulating member.

  According to the said structure, attention is also paid to the arrival time to a specific path | route, and a game entertainment can be improved.

  Note that gradually controlling from state A to state E is, for example, controlling from state A → one or more intermediate states between state A and state E → state E. In addition, even when control is performed such that the current state is closer to state A than the previous state, control is performed so that the state A changes from state A to state E throughout (for example, state A → state C → state). B → state D → state C → state E. However, state B is closer to state A than state C, and state C is closer to state A than state D.) It may be interpreted that it is included in the gradual control from A to state E.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The passage route is
From a first passage route (for example, a normal route formed by the normal route forming members 2030 to 2039 shown in FIGS. 23A, 29A, and 30A) and the first passage route Also, the second passage route in which the time required for the game medium to pass is short (for example, a special route formed by the special route forming members 2040 to 2049 shown in FIG. 23A, FIG. 29A, and FIG. 30A). Route, etc.).

  According to the said structure, game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
The first passage route (for example, a normal route) is
This is a passing route that changes the traveling direction of the game medium more frequently than the second passing route (for example, a special route). For example, in the variable winning device 2000 shown in FIG. 23A and the variable winning device 2001 shown in FIG. 30A, the number of normal route forming members forming the normal route is the special route forming forming the special route. Since the number of members is larger than the number of members, the normal route is more frequently changed in the traveling direction of the game ball than the special route (the number of times the game ball is turned in the left-right direction). Further, in the variable winning device 2001 shown in FIG. 29A, since the flow-down delay member T that does not exist in the special path forming members 2043 and 2044 exists in the normal path forming members 2037 and 2038, the normal path is The frequency of changing the traveling direction of the game ball (the number of times the game ball collides with the flow-down delay member T and changes direction) is higher than that of the special route.

  According to the said structure, game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In addition, the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Based on the fact that a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol or the like) is derived and displayed by performing a variable display, the game medium is controlled so as to easily enter the passage route by operating the passage route guide member ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 (H) and 26 (A), in the case of a small hit A, the blade member 2010 is opened for 5 seconds. By opening the wing member 2010 for 8 seconds, the game ball is controlled so that it can easily enter the variable winning devices 2000, 2001, 2002).
A plurality of types of predetermined display results (for example, a special symbol indicating a small hit A, a special symbol indicating a small hit B, etc.) are determined in advance, and the operation mode of the specific area entry restriction member is any of the plurality of types Regardless of whether or not the predetermined display result is derived and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the gate closing operation of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is caused by a special symbol indicating the small hit A being stopped and displayed. The case where it is a small hit A and the case where the special symbol indicating the small hit A is stopped and the small hit B becomes a constant, etc.)
The operation mode of the passage route guide member differs depending on which one of the predetermined display results is derived and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. It differs depending on whether it is A or small hit B). It may be a thing.

  According to the above configuration, attention can be paid to the type of the predetermined display result.

(5) In addition, the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
It has a ball staying member (for example, the croon 2021 shown in FIG. 30B or the croon 300 shown in FIG. 22) whose residence time varies depending on the rolling mode of the game medium,
The time until the game medium finishes passing through the passage route differs depending on the residence time of the game medium in the ball staying member (for example, the case where the game medium stays long in the cruise 2021 and enters the normal path is longer The time it takes for the game ball to pass through the normal route is different from the case where the user enters the normal route without staying, and the case where the game ball stays long on the cruise 2021 and enters the special route is longer than the case where the game ball enters the special route. The time required for the game ball to pass through the special route is different from the case where the player enters the special route.

  According to the above configuration, attention can also be paid to the ball retaining member.

(6) The gaming machine described in (1) above is
In the first state (for example, the state in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are in the closed state or the state in which the blade member 2010 is closed), the game medium is more likely to enter the passage path than in the first state. A second state (for example, a state in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are in an open state or a state in which the blade member 2010 is open, etc.),
Hold storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 106 executes S207 to S210 of the start winning determination process) that can be stored as the hold storage for the variable display that has not yet started,
Prefetching notice effect execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 126 executes a prefetching notice effect determination process) capable of executing a prefetch notice effect that suggests whether or not the second state is reached before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage. )When,
Detection means (for example, an accessory count switch 23) for detecting a game medium entering the passage path, and a first passage path entry restricting member (for example, for restricting entry of the game medium into the first passage path) Stopper 210 etc.),
When the detection unit detects a predetermined number of game media, the first passage route entry restriction control is performed to restrict the game medium from entering the first passage route by the first passage route entry restriction member. Route entry restriction control means (for example, processing for causing the CPU 106 to drive the stopper solenoid 54 in response to detection of a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls by the accessory count switch 23 in the small hit release processing) A portion that moves the stopper 210 to the restriction position by performing)
And when the first passage route entry restriction control is performed by the first passage route entry restriction control means, the game medium is compared with the case where the first passage route entry restriction control is not performed. (For example, by moving the stopper 210 to the restriction position, the game balls are distributed only to the special route).

  According to the above configuration, attention can be paid to the pre-reading notice effect and the number of winning game balls.

(7) In addition, a gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is provided with a first route (for example, a normal route 34) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass and a game medium through which the game medium can pass. Has a passage route including a second route (for example, special route 33) having a high rate of game media entering a specific region (for example, specific region 49), and a predetermined display that is determined in advance by performing variable display When a result (for example, a small winning symbol) is derived and displayed, the game medium is transferred to the passage path from the first state (for example, the state in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are closed) from the first state. The second state that is easy to enter (for example, the state in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are in the open state), and the advantageous state that is advantageous for the player (for example, the big hit game based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area) Controllable) Skill machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) a,
The second state includes a specific second state (for example, a small hit game state of small hit B) and a special second state (for example, a small hit game state) in which game media can enter the passage route more easily than the specific second state. A's small hit game state),
Hold storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 106 executes S207 to S210 of the start winning determination process) that can be stored as the hold storage for the variable display that has not yet started,
Prefetching notice effect execution means (for example, the CPU 126 executes prefetching notice effect determination processing) capable of executing a prefetching notice effect that suggests whether or not the special second state is entered before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage. Part) and
Detection means (for example, an accessory count switch 23) for detecting a game medium passing through the passage path;
A restricting member (for example, a stopper 210) capable of restricting the game medium from passing through the first path;
When the detecting means detects a predetermined number of game media, a restriction control means for carrying out restriction control for restricting the passage of the game medium through the first path by the restriction member (for example, an accessory in a small hit release process) A portion in which the CPU 106 moves the stopper 210 to the restriction position by performing a process of driving the stopper solenoid 54 in response to detection of a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls by the count switch 23;
Further comprising
When the restriction control is performed by the restriction control means, the game medium easily passes through the second path compared to when the restriction control is not performed (for example, by moving the stopper 210 to the restriction position, 49, the game balls are distributed only to the special route 33 where the game balls can easily enter.

  According to the above configuration, the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and it is easy to pass through the second route that easily enters the specific area, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  The first route through which game media can pass (normal route), and the game media through which the game media can pass through the specific area (advantageous to the player by entering the specific area into the specific area) There is also a game machine having a sorting board that distributes to any one of the second routes (special routes) that are easy to enter (which is controlled by the state), but the distribution of gaming media by the sorting plate is switched over time Therefore, at the timing at which game media are distributed to the first route, there is a problem that it is not possible to prompt the player to win the game media and the game entertainment cannot be improved. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine described in (7), the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and the second route that allows the game medium to easily enter the specific area by detecting a predetermined number of game media by the detecting means. Since it becomes easy to pass through, it can improve amusement interest.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (7) above,
The special second state is a state in which a period during which the game medium easily passes through the passage route is longer than that in the specific second state (for example, the small hit game state of “small hit A” is the accessory entry 31L, 31R is opened for 5 seconds at the maximum, and the small hit gaming state of “Small hit B” may be that the accessory entry 31L, 31R is opened for 1.8 seconds at the maximum).

  According to the above configuration, the game media can easily pass through the second route in one special second state, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(9) Also, the gaming machine described in (7) or (8) above is
A specific effect (for example, various effects executed in response to a small hit game, a small hit game, and a big hit notification end, Specific effect execution means (for example, the CPU 126 is a small hit waiting process, a small hit middle effect process, a small hit end effect process, a big hit waiting process, etc.) capable of executing a big hit game and various effects executed in response to the end of the big hit, The part that performs the big hit effect processing, the big hit end production processing, etc.)
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect with priority over the pre-reading notice effect (for example, when the value of the effect process flag is any of “3” to “8”, that is, a big hit effect) If the effect after the big hit, the effect during the small hit, the effect after the small hit is being executed, the game effect LED 9 is in a mode according to the effect during the big hit, the effect after the big hit, the effect during the small hit, the effect after the small hit When the lighting process is performed and the value of the production process flag is “0” to “2”, that is, the big hit effect, the big hit effect, the small hit effect, or the small hit effect is not being executed. The game effect LED 9 may be made to emit light in a color corresponding to the value of the prefetching mode flag).

  According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the specific effect from being scraped off by the pre-reading notice effect, and thus it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (9) above,
A game ball as a game medium can enter from the passage route and has a ball retention portion (for example, Kroon 300) in which a plurality of game balls can stay at the same time,
A hole (for example, a through hole 302) through which a game ball can enter is formed at the bottom of the ball retention part,
Around the hole portion, an anti-counterfeit portion (for example, a step portion 301) that can prevent a plurality of game balls from confronting each other with the hole portion interposed therebetween may be formed.

  According to the above configuration, by changing the course of the plurality of game balls staying in the ball staying portion by the anti-counterfeiting portion, the plurality of game balls face each other around the hole portion and the ball is clogged. Can be prevented.

(11) In the gaming machine described in (10) above,
A plurality of the anti-counterfeit portions are formed at asymmetric positions with respect to the hole portion (for example, the stepped portion 301 is axisymmetric with respect to a center line C passing through the center point of the croon 300 in plan view. Arranged).

  According to the above configuration, a plurality of game balls staying in the ball staying portion are likely to be influenced by the anti-conflicting portion. It is possible to further prevent a plurality of game balls from confronting each other around the hole and causing a ball clogging.

(12) The gaming machine according to any of (7) to (11) above,
Initializing means for initializing the number of game media detected by the detecting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 106 initializes an approaching ball counter (sets the approaching ball counter to 0));
The initialization means executes the initialization in response to being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the entry ball counter value is inherited over a plurality of small hit gaming states and the big ball is hit, The counter may be initialized).

  According to the above configuration, since the number of game media detected by the detection means is initialized in response to being controlled to the advantageous state, the frequency of controlling to the advantageous state is remarkably increased, so that the gaming machine It is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming excessively high.

(13) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (12) above,
Initializing means for initializing the number of game media detected by the detecting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 106 initializes an approaching ball counter (sets the approaching ball counter to 0));
The initialization means may execute the initialization in response to power-off or power-on (for example, the CPU 106 clears the RAM 104 in the main process).

  According to the above configuration, the advantageous degree differs depending on the gaming machine due to the difference in the number of game media stored in the detected game media number storage means at the time of opening a game hall where the game is started when the power is turned on. Can be avoided.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (13) above,
The effect execution means (for example, the CPU 106 displays the number of approaching balls according to the counter value of the approaching ball counter) that executes the effect according to the number of game media (for example, the counter value of the approaching ball counter) detected by the detecting means. A portion for controlling the display of the device 220 in the display control process).

  According to the above configuration, since the player can recognize that the number of detected game media is close to the predetermined number by executing the effect according to the number of game media detected by the detecting means. Since the expectation that the medium can easily pass through the second route can be enhanced, the gaming interest can be improved.

  It should be noted that the configuration of only the gist of any one of (1) to (14) may be used, or a configuration other than the gist may be included together with the gist.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the first embodiment. It is the front view etc. of the structural example of the variable prize-winning apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the principle of operation of a distribution apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of various signals. It is a figure which shows the condition of the display effect in an approach ball number display. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball induced | guided | derived to the normal path | route. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure which shows a display result determination table, (B) is a figure which shows a big hit type determination table (for 1st special symbol), (C) is a big hit type determination table (for 2nd special symbol). (D) is a diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for V winning), (E) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots, (F) is a jackpot type determination table (first) (G) is a diagram showing a small hit type determination table (for second special symbol), and (H) is a diagram showing the contents of various types of small hits. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a start winning reception command buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the prefetching notice effect when a symbol designation command shows a big hit, (B) is a figure which shows the decision rate of the prefetching notice effect when a symbol designation command shows a small hit. . It is explanatory drawing of the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the modification 3 of 1st Embodiment. It is the front view etc. of the structural example of the variable prize-winning apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the top view which looked at the periphery of a gate member etc. from the upper surface. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between the state of a gate member, and the possibility of V winning. (A) is a figure which shows the content of various small hits, (B) is a figure which shows the protrusion period of a protrusion piece, (C) is a figure which shows the required time by each passage route, (D) is a figure. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the arrival timing to a gate member, and the possibility of V winning. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between each winning timing in small hit A, and the arrival timing to a gate member. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between each winning timing in small hit B, and the arrival timing to a gate member. It is explanatory drawing of the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the modification 2 of 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)

  The first embodiment will be described below based on examples. In the description of each step in the flowchart, for example, “S1” is an abbreviation for “step S1”. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of a configuration example of the variable winning device in the first embodiment. Specifically, FIGS. 2A and 2B are front views of a configuration example of the variable prize apparatus 40, and FIG. 2C is provided inside the variable prize apparatus 40 (in the prize space). It is the figure which expands and shows the 1st special symbol display 4A, the 2nd special symbol display 4B, the 1st reservation display 8A, and the 2nd reservation display 8B.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. It consists of and. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is driven into this game area.

  A variable prize device 40 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area on the game board 2. As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, the variable prize device 40 is provided with a first special symbol display 4 </ b> A and a second special symbol display 4 </ b> B. Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), etc. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (variable display; also referred to as variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device. . The special symbol (first special symbol) variably displayed by the first special symbol indicator 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (second special symbol) variably displayed by the second special symbol indicator 4B. Symbol) is also referred to as “second special figure”.

  A first hold indicator 8A is provided at the upper left of the first special symbol display 4A, and a second hold indicator 8B is provided at the upper left of the second special symbol display 4B (FIG. 2). (See (C)). Each of the first hold indicator 8A and the second hold indicator 8B displays the variable display hold memory number (special figure hold memory number) in the special figure game so that it can be specified (special figure hold memory display). As an example, the first hold indicator 8A is configured to determine the number of on-hold memories (first special figure hold memory number) of the variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A according to the number of lighting Display as identifiable. The second hold indicator 8B can specify the number of hold memories (second special figure hold memory number) of the variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B by the number of lighting. indicate. Fluctuation display hold storage in a special figure game occurs when a game ball passes through (enters) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 and enters the start winning prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game is established, but the special figure game based on the start condition established previously is being executed, and the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for starting the special game is not satisfied because the state is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state, etc., the variable display hold memory corresponding to the established start condition is stored. Done. Each of the first hold indicator 8A and the second hold indicator 8B has a number (for example, “1”, for example) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “1”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. It is only necessary to include one LED).

  In the present embodiment, the first hold indicator 8A is provided small at the upper left portion of the first special symbol display 4A, and the second hold indicator 8B is provided small at the upper left portion of the second special symbol display 4B. ing. When the first hold indicator 8A and the second special symbol indicator 4B are provided in such a manner that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize in this way, when the variable display based on the hold memory is performed and the small hit game state is controlled. In addition, it is possible to make the player feel that the change display and the small hit game state are not based on the hold memory, and the game entertainment can be improved. The first hold indicator 8A and the second hold indicator 8B are limited to those provided small in the vicinity of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B as shown in FIG. Instead, for example, by providing at the end of the game area, the display of the hold memory may be difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  Further, for example, an image display device configured to display various effect images may be arranged on a back surface in the winning space of the variable winning device 40, which includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like. The image display device, for example, corresponds to each of the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, for example, In a decorative design (also referred to as effect design) display section that is a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, a decorative design that is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified is displayed in a variable manner. Also good.

  Below the variable winning device 40, general winning ports 41L and 41R, first starting winning ports 42L and 42R, a second starting winning port 43, an out port 69, and the like are provided. The first start winning ports 42L and 42R and the second start winning port 43 are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The first start winning ports 42L and 42R and the second start winning port 43 are electrically driven having a pair of movable blades that are changed by a motor or a solenoid into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position. With a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory), when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, it is in a normally open state where the game ball is difficult to enter (pass), and when the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, You may comprise so that a ball | bowl may be in the expansion open state which is easy to approach (pass).

  Each of the general winning ports 41L, 41R is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The out port 69 takes in a game ball that has not won any winning area at the bottom of the gaming area and discharges it to the outside of the gaming area.

  The game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 42L, 42R are detected by, for example, the first starting winning opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start winning port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display 4A is displayed. The first start condition for execution is established, and the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one. Here, the first special figure holding memory number is the memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure that has been held without being started even though the first start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit memory number. It is possible to hold the special figure game on hold until it reaches (for example, “1” or the like). Therefore, when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit storage number, the establishment of the first start condition becomes invalid.

  The game ball that has entered the second start winning port 43 is detected by, for example, a second starting winning port switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start winning port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special symbol change display by the second special symbol display 4B is displayed. The second start condition for execution is established, and the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one. Here, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of memory of the special figure game using the second special figure that has been held without starting yet although the second start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit memory number It is possible to hold the special figure game on hold until it reaches (for example, “1” or the like). Therefore, when the second special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit storage number, the establishment of the second start condition becomes invalid.

  The game balls that have entered the general winning ports 41L and 41R are detected by, for example, the general winning ball switch 27 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning ball switch 27, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the variable winning device 40 in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the left and right blade members 32L and 32R are provided on the upper portion of the variable winning device 40 as a pair of opening and closing members so as to be slidable. It has been. The “left” and “right” blade members 32L are connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the open solenoid 53 shown in FIG. 8 via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm.

  In the present embodiment, when the open solenoid 53 is in the ON state, the “left” and “right” blade members 32L, 32R open the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L, 31R ( A state in which the game ball can enter the variable winning device 40). On the other hand, when the opening solenoid 53 is in the off state, the “left” and “right” blade members 32L and 32R close the “left” and “right” accessory entry ports 31L and 31R (the game ball is variable). A state in which the player cannot enter the winning device 40). The blade members 32L and 32R are not limited to those configured to be slidable. For example, the wing members 32L and 32R are configured to be rotatable so that the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are in an open state (the entry of the game ball is It is sufficient if it can be changed between an easy state) and a closed state (if the game ball is difficult to enter, it may be an open state). As described above, the variable winning device 40 is configured to be able to execute an accessory opening / closing operation that changes between an open state that is advantageous to the player and a closed state that is more disadvantageous than the open state for the player.

  At the upper center position inside the variable winning device 40, as will be described later, the player has a high probability that a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the bonuses 31 </ b> L and 31 </ b> R will pass through the specific area 49. A special route (also referred to as a special route or a special route) 33 having a high degree of advantage for the player and a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the bonuses 31L and 31R pass through the specific region 49 rather than the special route 33. A distribution device 200 (also referred to as a distribution unit) for distribution to a normal route (also referred to as a normal route or a normal route) 34 having a lower probability than the special route 33 due to a low probability is provided. In this embodiment, the game ball passes through the specific area 49, so that the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which the player can acquire many game balls. In the present embodiment, the special route 33 having an approaching probability (entry probability) of almost 100% and the ease of entering the specific region 49 by operating the foot model 51 (in this embodiment) Although an example in which the normal path 34 having an approach probability) of about 20%, which is close to the ratio between the operating period and the non-operating period of the foot model 51, is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. If the entrance probability to the area 49 is higher than the entrance probability from the normal route 34 to the specific region 49, the entrance probability from the special route 33 to the specific region 49 and the entrance probability from the normal route 34 to the specific region 49 are arbitrary. Probability is sufficient. For example, the probability of entry from the special route 33 to the specific area 49 may be 80%, while the probability of entry from the normal route 34 to the specific area 49 may be 70%. The probability of entering the specific area 49 from the normal route 34 may be 0% while the probability is 100%.

  As will be described later, the distribution device 200 includes a swing plate 202 for distributing a game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 to the special path 33 or the normal path 34. A direction indicating member 201 indicating the inclination direction is provided connected to the swinging plate 202 so as to protrude downward.

  In addition, at the upper position of the distribution device 200, the number of approaching balls for displaying the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize winning device 40 in the small hit gaming state in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened. A display 220 is provided. These approach ball number indicators 220 may be configured to include, for example, three LEDs, and more preferably each LED can emit light in different colors. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the distribution device 200 includes a first LED that emits green light in response to the number of game balls entering the variable winning device 40 being 1, The second LED that emits yellow light in response to the number of game balls entering the variable winning device 40 being 2, and the number of game balls entering the variable winning device 40 being three or more Correspondingly, a third LED that emits red light is provided.

  A doll model 47 having a foot model 51 is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 40 on the normal path 34. The game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 passes through the normal path 34 and then enters one of a plurality of areas, such as the specific area 49 and the normal area 50, to the outside of the variable winning apparatus 40. And discharged. At this time, the game ball that has entered the specific area 49 is detected by the specific area switch 24. That is, the specific area switch 24 detects a game ball that has entered the specific area 49 among a plurality of areas provided in the variable winning device 40. In the present embodiment, a game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from any of the accessory entrances 31L, 31R opened by the blade members 32L, 32R in the opening / closing operation of the accessory in the small hit game state, In response to entering the specific area 49 and being detected by the specific area switch 24, the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled.

  Note that the special path 33 has a transfer portion 44 provided so as to bend toward the top position of the mountain-shaped portion 45 formed in the central portion of the variable winning device 40, so that the special path 33 The entered game ball is guided to the top position of the mountain-shaped portion 45 without changing the course by the foot model 51, and the specific region through the inclined recess 46 formed in the mountain-shaped portion 45 toward the specific region 49. 49 is almost certainly guided to be detected by the specific area switch 24. Therefore, the special route 33 is a route that enters the specific area 49 more easily than the normal route 34 and easily enters the big hit gaming state, and is a route that is highly advantageous for the player. Note that the transfer portion 44, the mountain-shaped portion 45, and the inclined concave portion 46 also constitute a part of the special path 33.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game balls that have entered the variable prize winning device 40 from the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are used as passage paths through which the game balls can pass through the variable prize winning device 40. , A special route 33 having a high probability of entering the specific region 49, and a normal route 34 having a low probability of entering the specific region 49 are provided. The guide route 208 and the special route 33 are provided. And the normal path 34 form a passing path. That is, the special route 33 is a route set with a high probability of entering the specific area 49 compared to the normal route 34, and the normal route 34 has a probability of entering the specific region 49 compared to the special route 33. The route is set low.

  In the present embodiment, a game ball that has passed through the special route 33 and a game ball that has passed through the normal route 34 are illustrated as being able to enter the common specific area 49. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if a specific area is provided on each of the downstream side of the special path 33 and the downstream side of the normal path 34, a game ball that has passed the special path 33 and a game ball that has passed the normal path 34 can enter different specific areas. Good. Note that the number of specific areas provided on the downstream side of the special path 33 and the number of specific areas provided on the downstream side of the normal path 34 may each be only one or plural. Further, the number of specific areas provided on the downstream side of the special path 33 and the number of specific areas provided on the downstream side of the normal path 34 may be different.

  In FIG. 2A, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are in a closed state, and in FIG. 2B, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are in an open state. Each of the accessory advancing entrances 31L and 31R is an opening for communicating the inside and the outside of the variable winning device 40, and when the open state is as shown in FIG. It is possible to enter from the outside to the inside. The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 through the accessory advancing entrances 31L and 31R are guided to the inflow port to the distribution device 200 by the guide path 208. Note that an accessory count switch 23 is provided on the guide path 208, and a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is detected by the accessory count switch 23, and then is assigned to the special path 33 by the distribution device 200. Or, it is distributed to one of the normal routes 34. Based on the game balls detected by the accessory count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the present embodiment, a prize ball is given in accordance with the detection by the accessory count switch 23. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is detected by the discharge port switch 25. A prize ball may be given.

  7A and 7B are diagrams showing the flow of the game ball guided to the normal path 34. FIG. As shown in FIG. 2A and FIGS. 7A and 7B, a doll model 47 is provided on the normal path 34 as an example of a decorative model. The doll model 47 is provided with a foot model 51 that can change the course of the game ball. The foot model 51 is connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the model solenoid 52 shown in FIG. 8 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like.

  When the model solenoid 52 is on, as shown in FIG. 7A, the foot model 51 is held above the path of the game ball so as not to contact the game ball flowing down the normal path 34. . At this time, the game ball flowing down the normal path 34 is guided so as to be distributed to the lower stage 35 without contacting the foot model 51. Thereafter, the game ball enters the specific area 49. On the other hand, when the model solenoid 52 is in the off state, the foot model 51 moves downward and comes into contact with the game ball flowing down the normal path 34 as shown in FIG. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down the normal path 34 is guided so as to be in contact with the foot model 51 and distributed to the lower ball path 36. Thereafter, the game ball enters the normal area 50.

  In addition to the above-described components, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port 69 into which a game ball that does not win any winning area is taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. The game effect LED 9 in this embodiment is a big hit effect or a big hit end effect during a big hit game or a small hit game (when the value of an effect process flag to be described later is any of “3” to “8”). When the small hit effect or the small hit end effect is emitted, and when the big hit game or the small hit game is not being played (when the value of the effect process flag described later is any of “0” to “2”) ) Is an LED that emits light in a color corresponding to the value of a pre-reading mode flag described later.

  There is a decorative LED around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the general winning ports 41L and 41R, the first starting winning ports 42L and 42R, the second starting winning port 43, the variable winning device 40, etc.) May be arranged. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 30 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor). A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 4 is provided on the lower surface of the game area. A surplus ball receiving tray 6 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 4 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 4.

  Here, a configuration example of the distribution apparatus 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The sorting apparatus 200 includes a box-shaped case body 200 ′ having a front plate on which a “?” Symbol is displayed, and a swing pivotally supported by a swing shaft 203 inside the case body 200 ′. A plate 202 is provided.

  The swing plate 202 is connected to a seesaw solenoid 55 which is a rotary solenoid provided behind the sorting device 200 via a connecting member 56, and the seesaw solenoid 55 is operated to rotate to a predetermined angle, The swing plate 202 swings about the swing shaft 203. The seesaw solenoid 55 is a solenoid that repeats rotation of a predetermined angle regardless of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. In this embodiment, a rotary solenoid is used as the seesaw solenoid 55. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a normal solenoid that operates in a linear direction may be used as the seesaw solenoid 55. However, a motor may be used instead of a solenoid.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the seesaw solenoid 55 is a solenoid that repeats rotation of a predetermined angle regardless of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Instead, the seesaw solenoid 55 rotates at a predetermined angle only within a limited period such as from the start of small hits to the end of small hits, which will be described later, or from the start of variable display to the end of variable display. It may be a solenoid that repeats.

  At the upper part of the case body 200 ', an inflow port (not shown) is provided through which the game ball detected by the accessory count switch 23 can flow into the variable winning device 40 and flows in from the inflow port. The played game balls are supplied onto the swing plate 202.

  The swing plate 202 is provided such that the right end faces the inlet 33 ′ to the special path 33 and the left end faces the inlet 34 ′ to the normal path 34, as described above. The seesaw solenoid 55 swings so that the tilt direction changes between “right direction” and “left direction” at predetermined time intervals, so that the game ball flows at the timing when the swing plate 202 is tilted to the right side. When it flows into the swing plate 202 from the entrance, it is guided to the inflow port 33 ′ and easily flows into the special path 33, and the game ball swings from the inflow port at the timing when the swing plate 202 is inclined to the left side. When it flows on the moving plate 202, it is guided to the inlet 34 ′ and easily flows into the normal path 34. In other words, the game balls that flow into the swing plate 202 from the inflow port are distributed to either the special path 33 or the normal path 34 by the swing plate 202.

  The swing plate 202 is alternately switched between a state in which the seesaw solenoid 55 is tilted in the “left direction” for 3 seconds and a state in which the rocker plate 202 is tilted in the “right direction” for 1 second. It has become.

  A direction indicating member 201 for informing the tilt direction of the swing plate 202 is connected to the swing plate 202 via a connecting member 201 ′ at a position visible to the player below the swing plate 202. The tilt direction of the direction indicating member 201 changes in conjunction with the swing of the swing plate 202, so that the player can recognize the tilt direction of the swing plate 202, that is, the game ball distribution direction. It is like that.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the distribution direction (the inclination direction of the swinging plate 202) is notified by the direction indicating member 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Display the characters “right” and “left” on the display device, or notify them by displaying “red” corresponding to the right and “blue” corresponding to the left. Also good. In the case of informing through display on these display devices, the game control microcomputer 100 may execute these display controls, or the effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12 may control the game control. It may be executed on the basis of a display control command (a command for designating which mode is displayed) transmitted from the microcomputer 100 for use.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inlet 34 ′ to the normal path 34 is provided with a stopper 210 that is a restricting member that restricts the flow of game balls into the normal path 34.

  The stopper 210 includes a rotor 212 pivotally supported so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, and a projecting piece 213 formed so as to project substantially in a fan shape at a substantially central position in the height direction of the rotor 212. The upper end of the L-shaped rotor 212 is connected to a moving member 211 that is horizontally moved in the left-right direction by a stopper solenoid 54 provided on the left side of the sorting apparatus 200. Therefore, when the stopper solenoid 54 is not operated (OFF) and the moving member 211 is moved to the right, as shown in FIG. 3A, the protruding piece 213 is placed in the inflow port 34 ′. By storing in a region outside the path that is a non-regulating position that does not protrude, the game ball can flow into the inflow port 34 ', while the stopper solenoid 54 operates (ON) as shown in FIG. Then, by moving the moving member 211 in the left direction, the rotor 212 is rotated counterclockwise (top view), and the protruding piece 213 is in a restricting position protruding into the inflow port 34 ′. The inflow of game balls to the inflow port 34 'is disabled. As will be described later, the restriction that the game ball cannot flow into the inflow port 34 ′ by the stopper 210 is released at the end of the small hit game (when the small hit end process shown in FIG. 15 is executed). It has become.

  Here, the operation principle of the sorting apparatus 200 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, in order to facilitate understanding of the operation principle, the shape of the swing plate 202 is simplified and the direction indicating member 201 and the like are omitted for the sake of convenience.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 during the one small hit gaming state described later (corresponding to the value of an incoming ball counter described later) is 2. In the following cases, the stopper solenoid 54 is controlled to be non-operating (OFF) (see FIG. 5), so that the projecting piece 213 is brought into the non-regulating position, so that the game ball that has flowed onto the swing plate 202 Can flow into both the special path 33 and the normal path 34 according to the inclination of the swing plate 202. As described above, when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is 2 or less in one small hit gaming state, the swinging plate 202 is left-handed for 3 seconds as described above. ”And a state of“ rightward ”for 1 second, so that the ratio of the game balls flowing into the normal path 34 is determined by the special path of the game balls. It is higher than the rate flowing into 33.

  As described above, the swing plate 202 is alternately switched between the state tilted in the “left direction” for 3 seconds and the state tilted in the “right direction” for 1 second. When the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in the small hit game state is 2 or less, the ratio of the game balls flowing into the normal path 34 is about 75%, and the ratio of the game balls flowing into the special path 33 is about 25 %.

  In this embodiment, the seesaw solenoid 55 is driven to alternately switch the swinging plate 202 to the “leftward” state for 3 seconds and to the “rightward” state for 1 second. Thus, when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in the small hit game state is 2 or less, the ratio of the game balls flowing into the normal path 34 is higher than the ratio of flowing into the special path 33 Although the form which makes it high is illustrated, it is not limited to this, and in the case where the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in one small hit game state is 2 or less, If the ratio of flowing into the normal path 34 is higher than the ratio of flowing into the special path 33, the period of the state in which the swing plate 202 is tilted in the “left direction” and the state in which the swing plate 202 is tilted in the “right direction” is arbitrarily set. Good.

  On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in one small hit gaming state (corresponding to the value of an entry ball counter described later) is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. The stopper solenoid 54 is controlled to operate (ON) when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 (the detection signal output from the accessory count switch 23 falls). As a result, the projecting piece 213 moves to the restricting position, and as shown in FIG. 4B, even when the swinging plate 202 is tilted to the left, the game ball enters the inlet 34 ′ of the normal path 34. After that, the swinging plate 202 swings and the tilt direction becomes the right direction, so that the game ball flows into the special path 33 from the inflow port 33 ′. In FIG. 4B, even when the game ball rides on the protruding piece 213, the game ball does not enter the inflow port 34 'because it collides with the wall portion of the normal path 34. As shown in FIG. 5, the stopper solenoid 54 in the present embodiment is when the swinging plate 202 is tilted leftward when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23. Is operated (ON) at the timing when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23, and swings when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23. When the plate 202 is tilted to the right, the swinging plate 202 is first activated (ON) at the timing when the swinging plate 202 is tilted to the left from the time when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23. It is supposed to be.

  In this embodiment, when the swinging plate 202 is tilted to the left when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23, the third game ball is used. The stopper solenoid 54 is operated (ON) at the timing detected by the object count switch 23, and when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23, the swinging plate 202 tilts to the right. When the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23, the stopper solenoid 54 is operated (ON) at the timing when the swinging plate 202 first tilts leftward. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23, the stopper solenoid 54 is operated, or A period shorter than the period T (T = K−P) obtained by subtracting the period P required for the operation of the stopper solenoid 54 from the shortest period K during which the game ball that has passed through the switch 23 reaches the inlet 34 ′ of the normal path 34. The stopper solenoids 54 may be operated when t has elapsed, and the timing of operating (ON) these stopper solenoids 54 is that the third and subsequent gaming balls flow into the normal path 34. Any timing may be used as long as it can be regulated. That is, in the present embodiment, as described above, the mode in which the operation of the stopper solenoid 54 is controlled in conjunction with the operation of the swinging plate 202 is illustrated. However, the operation control of the stopper solenoid 54 is executed according to the period t. As described above, it may be executed regardless of the operation of the swing plate 202.

  As described above, the operation (ON state) of the stopper solenoid 54 continues until the end of the small hit, that is, the restriction that the game ball by the stopper 210 cannot flow into the inlet 34 'continues until the end of the small hit. Therefore, when three or more game balls enter the variable winning device 40, the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 after the third ball always enter the special path 33 regardless of the inclination direction of the swinging plate 202. Inflow.

  In this embodiment, it is determined that a game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 when the detection signal output from the accessory count switch 23 falls, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be determined that a game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 when the detection signal output from the accessory count switch 23 rises.

  Further, as described above, the upper position of the distribution device 200 is provided with an approach ball number indicator 220 for displaying the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in the small hit game state, When the value of the approach ball counter, which is the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in the small hit game state, is 1, the first LED provided on the left side of the approach ball number display 220 is lit in green. When the value of the approaching ball counter is 2, the second LED provided at the center of the approaching ball number indicator 220 is lit in yellow. When the count value of the approaching ball counter is 3 or more, the number of approaching balls is displayed. The third LED provided on the right side of the device 220 is lit in red so that the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is notified to the player.

  In addition, although the present Example has illustrated the form which alert | reports the number of the game balls which approached the inside of the variable prize-winning apparatus 40 by lighting of 1st LED-3rd LED, it is not limited to this. In addition to lighting the first LED to the third LED, the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is indicated by numbers, for example, or an effect according to the number of game balls that have entered, for example. You may make it alert | report the number of game balls which approached by outputting a sound.

  Further, in this embodiment, the front of the swing plate 202 is covered with the front plate of the case body 200 ′ so that the player cannot see the swing plate 202 and the game ball on the swing plate 202. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by using a transparent plate as the front plate, the player can visually recognize the swing plate 202 and the game ball on the swing plate 202. Also good.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A, the first special symbol display 4A for executing the variable symbol special display such as a game ball entering the first start winning opening 42L, 42R. After the start condition is satisfied, for example, the first start condition for starting the change display of the special symbol, such as the end of the last special figure game, the end of the big hit game state, or the small hit game state is satisfied. Based on that, it starts. In the special game by the second special symbol display 4B, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 43, for example, the special game is over (the special game is not started (start If the conditions for starting the variable display of the second special symbol, such as that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, are satisfied, Be started. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered (for example, entered) a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed special symbol which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol is displayed. Stop display (derived display). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the special symbol indicating “big hit” or “small hit” is always stopped as the confirmed special symbol. These are displayed as “big hit” as a specific display result and “small hit” as a predetermined display result. When the variation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the variation display result in the special game is “small hit”, the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state. However, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed (derived display) as the confirmed special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B. Or, if a special symbol other than the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it may be “disconnected”.

  A special symbol that is different for each jackpot type (described later) may be stopped and displayed. For example, the special symbol indicating the big hit A (described later) and the special symbol indicating the big hit B (described later) may be different. Also, different special symbols may be stopped and displayed for each small hit type (described later). For example, the special symbol indicating the small hit A (described later) and the special symbol indicating the small hit B (described later) may be different.

  In the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol, for example, by switching the open solenoid 53 from the off state to the on state, the blade members 32L and 32R in the variable winning device 40 Is operated to change the accessory entry 31L, 31R from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined starting manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are returned to the closed state by, for example, switching the open solenoid 53 from the on state to the off state. The opening / closing operation of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R performed in such a small hit gaming state is referred to as an accessory opening / closing operation. For example, in the small hit gaming state, the accessory opening / closing operation for opening / closing the accessory entrance 31L, 31R is performed once or a plurality of times such as twice. As described above, the opening / closing operation of the accessory is based on the fact that the game balls that have entered the first start winning ports 42L and 42R and the second starting winning port 43 are detected by the start winning port switches 22A and 22B. Corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the special game by the display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is “small hit”, the player's entrances 31L and 31R in the variable winning device 40 are From the closed state disadvantageous to the player to the open state advantageous to the player, the state is again changed to the closed state.

  In the variable prize winning device 40 of the present embodiment, the accessory opening time for opening the accessory entry 31L, 31R is set in advance to 5 seconds or 1.8 seconds depending on the small hit type described later. ing.

  The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from the entrances 31L and 31R that have been opened by the opening / closing operation of the accessory are distributed by the distribution device 200, and then enter the specific area 49 and enter the specific area. When detected by the switch 24, a V prize is generated. When a V prize is generated, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this way, the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a small hit symbol, and the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from the accessory entrance 31L, 31R opened by the accessory opening / closing operation is specified. Corresponding to the detection by the area switch 24, control for setting the big hit gaming state is performed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 change from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter to an open state where the game ball can enter. As an example, the blade members 32L and 32R are driven by an opening solenoid 53, respectively, and after a predetermined time has passed after the accessory entry ports 31L and 31R are changed from a closed state to an open state, or a predetermined number of entries are made. In response to the occurrence of the sphere, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are changed from the open state to the closed state. A unit of operation is defined as one round until such an accessory entry 31L, 31R is changed from the closed state to the open state and then changed to the closed state again. In addition, the number of rounds at the big hit (also referred to as the maximum round value or the maximum number of times the big winning opening is opened) as the maximum number of times that the round can be repeatedly executed (can be continued) in the big hit gaming state is, for example, “14” (small A predetermined number such as opening at the time of hit is not included; In addition, as one round, the wing members 32L and 32R provided in the variable winning device 40 are changed from the closed state where the game balls entrance 31L and 31R cannot enter the game ball to the open state where the game ball can enter. The accessory opening / closing operation for returning to the closed state after becoming may be repeated a plurality of times.

  Also, in the big hit gaming state, unlike the small hit gaming state, by preventing the stopper solenoid 54 from operating (ON), the protruding piece 213 is prevented from moving to the restriction position, so that these protruding pieces 213 It is possible to reduce the processing load for performing the regulation by the above, and by preventing the stopper solenoid 54 from operating (ON), the stopper solenoid 54 can be prevented from being overheated (ON) and power consumption can be suppressed. It may be.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a signal relay board 13 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. On the main board 11, for example, each switch 22A, 22B, 23 for game ball detection provided on the game control microcomputer 100 and the game board 2 (including the variable prize device 40 provided on the game board 2), A switch circuit 101 that takes in detection signals from 24, 25, and 27 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and outputs drive control signals to the solenoids 52, 53, 54, and 55 in accordance with instructions from the game control microcomputer 100 A solenoid circuit 102 or the like is mounted.

  In addition, the main board 11 outputs an effect control command as an electric signal for instructing effect control such as image display control, illumination control, and sound effect output control in accordance with the progress of the game. Is transmitted. In addition, a display control signal for controlling the display state of the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the like is output from the main board 11. Further, various game information may be transmitted from the main board 11 to a predetermined information terminal board or the like.

  The effect control command as a control signal output from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the signal relay board 13. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the signal relay board 13, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 and prevents the signal from being input from the signal relay board 13 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the signal relay board 13 side to the main board 11 side. Note that the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 may be connected without using the signal relay board 13.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 9A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol in the special figure game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a change display result of a special symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “ Decision result (decision result of small hit type) to select which of multiple types of small hit types in case of "small hit", which of multiple types of big hit type in case of variable display result "big hit" Different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the command 8C00H displays the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. This is a first variation display result designation command to be notified. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit A”. The command 8C03H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the prior determination result and the small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit B”.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the end of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data depending on the pre-determined result, the big hit type decision result, and the small hit type decision result May be set. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the advance determination result, the big hit type determination result, the small hit type determination result and the set EXT data is different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. You may make it let.

  With the command B100H, a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start winning opening switch 22A, and a start winning (first start winning) is generated. Based on the above, it is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is displayed on the second special symbol based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 43 is detected by the second start winning opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the device 4B is established. The command D100H is a V winning detection command for notifying that a V winning has been detected, that is, that a game ball has been detected by the specific area switch 24. The command D2XXH includes, as the winning determination result, whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the big hit type when “big hit”, the fluctuation display result is “small hit”, and “small This is a symbol designating command indicating the determination result of the small hit type when “winning” is obtained.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a CP (Central Processing Unit) 106 that performs control operations according to a program, a game control program, a random number generation program that generates random numbers, A ROM (Read Only Memory) 105 that stores fixed data and the like, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that provides a work area for the CPU 106, a random number circuit 108, and an input / output port 107 are configured. In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 106 executes a program read from the ROM 105 and uses the RAM 104 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The RAM 104 is provided with various counters such as an approach ball counter and an in-game game ball counter, various buffers, various flags, various timers, and the like, which are used in processing described later.

  The random number circuit 108 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether to win a big hit or a small hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 108 updates numerical data according to a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 100 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 108. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 105. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 108. The RAM 104 is a backup RAM that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 106 executes a program read from the ROM 105 and uses the RAM 104 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 106 can generate all the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, each of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are stored. The numerical data shown is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 108 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR3. The CPU 106 may count numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR3 by using a random counter different from the random number circuit 108 and updating various numerical data by software.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result controls whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state as “big hit”, or controlled as the small hit gaming state as “small hit”. Is a random value used to determine whether or not, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random value MR2 for determining the hit type is used to determine the big hit type “big hit A” or “big hit B” when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, or the fluctuation display result is “small hit”. Is a random value used to determine either “small hit A” or “small hit B”, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “299”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “997”. Takes a range value.

FIG. 11 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” and “small hit”. Among these fluctuation patterns, the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns (PB1-1, PB1-2, PB1-3) in which the fluctuation display result in this embodiment is “big hit” is the fluctuation display result is “small hit”. Is set longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern (PC1-1, PC1-2). In the variation pattern in which the variation display result is “big hit”, the special pattern variation time of the variation pattern of PB1-1 is set to be the shortest, and the special diagram variation time of the variation pattern of PB1-3 is the longest. It is set (the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display result is “big hit”; PB1-3>PB1-2> PB1-1). In the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, which will be described later, the fluctuation patterns are determined in the order of PB1-3, PB1-2, and PB1-1. When the big hit type is “big hit B” which will be described later, the fluctuation patterns are set to be determined in the order of PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3. For this reason, in the variation pattern in which the variation display result is “big hit”, the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation that the big hit type will be “big hit A”.

  In the variation pattern in which the variation display result is “small hit”, the special pattern variation time of the variation pattern of PC1-1 is set shorter than the special diagram variation time of the variation pattern of PC1-2 (variation display). Special figure variation time of variation pattern in which the result is “small hit”; PC1-2> PC1-1). In the variation pattern in which the variation display result is “small hit”, when the small hit type is “small hit A” to be described later, the variation pattern is determined in the order of PC1-2 and PC1-1. When the small hit type is “small hit B”, which will be described later, the variation pattern is set in the order of PC1-1 and PC1-2. For this reason, in the variation pattern in which the variation display result is “small hit”, the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation that the small hit type will be “small hit A”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 105 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 106 to make various determinations and determinations, table data constituting a determination table and a type table, and the like. Further, the ROM 105 has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 106 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation pattern serving as a variation mode of each symbol in the variation display of the special symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 105. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used as the display result determination table for the first special figure and the second special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure and the second special figure are not limited thereto. A separate display result determination table may be used for the special figure.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, whether the fluctuation display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small hit gaming state as “small hit” It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1 for determination.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is judgment data to be assigned, and when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and not controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is necessary to control the specific display result as “small hit” to control the small hit gaming state. It comes to decide. The display result determination table of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the special figure display result is determined as either “big hit” or “small hit”, but is not limited to this. As the display result, “offset” different from “big hit” or “small hit” may be determined.

  12B and 12C show configuration examples of the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 105. FIG. The jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) of the present embodiment is a random number value for determining the hit type when it is determined that the special figure display result in the first special symbol is controlled as the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type based on MR2. The jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the special symbol display result in the second special symbol as “big jackpot”. Then, when it is determined, the table is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the hit type.

  In the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the hit type is “big hit A”. And “big hit B” are allocated at different ratios.

  In the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 12 (B), among the determination values that can take a range of 0 to 299, “big hit A” is assigned to a range of 0 to 149, “Big hit B” is assigned in the range of 150 to 299. On the other hand, in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 12C, among the determination values that can take the range of 0 to 299, the “big hit A” is included in the entire range (range of 0 to 299). Is assigned.

  Here, the big hit game state of “big hit A” and “big hit B” will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (E). “Big hit A” is entered by the operation of the blade members 32L and 32R in the big hit game state. The opening of the mouths 31L and 31R is a 15 round big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds). On the other hand, the “big hit B” is a five round big hit in which the opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) by the operation of the blade members 32L and 32R in the big hit gaming state. In the bonus game 31L, 31R in the jackpot game of “big hit A” and “big hit B”, 29 seconds have elapsed or a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls have entered the bonus game entrances 31L, 31R. Thus, the blade members 32L and 32R are closed.

  That is, the case where the jackpot type is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol indicator 4A is established, and the second special symbol indicator When the big hit type is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by 4B is satisfied, the big hit type is determined as “big hit B” with a small number of rounds You can vary the rate of doing. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, since it is not determined to control the big hit gaming state with a small number of rounds by setting the big hit type as “big hit B”, the frequent occurrence of the big hit gaming state with a small number of prize balls obtained. It is possible to prevent the entertainment interest from deteriorating by avoiding the above.

  Even when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value in the predetermined range may be assigned to the big hit type of “big hit B”. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  FIG. 12D shows the configuration of the jackpot type determination table (for V winning) stored in the ROM 105. The jackpot type determination table (for V winning) of the present embodiment is referred to for determining the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type when a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24. It is a table.

  In the jackpot type determination table (for V winning) shown in FIG. 12D, among the determination values that can take a range of 0 to 299, “big hit C” is assigned to the entire range (range of 0 to 299). .

  Here, the big hit game state of “big hit C” will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (E). “Big hit C” is determined by the action of the blade members 32L and 32R in the big hit game state. It is a 14 round jackpot in which the opening is repeatedly executed 14 times (so-called 14 rounds). In the bonus game 31L, 31R in the “hit C” bonus game, the blade members 32L, 32R are obtained when 29 seconds elapse or when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter the bonus game entrances 31L, 31R. Closed by.

  Even when a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24, a predetermined range of determination values may be assigned to the big hit types such as “big hit A” and “big hit B”. For example, when a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24, a smaller judgment value than the case where the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is “big hit A” or “big hit B”. May be assigned to the jackpot type. Alternatively, regardless of whether a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24 or whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the determination of the jackpot type is made with reference to the common table data. May be performed.

  12 (F) and 12 (G) show configuration examples of the small hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the small hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 105. . The small hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) of the present embodiment is used for determining the hit type when it is determined that the special figure display result in the first special symbol is to be controlled as the small hit gaming state as “small hit”. Is a table that is referred to for determining the small hit type based on the random number value MR2, and the small hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) indicates the special figure display result in the second special symbol as "small hit". Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the small hit type based on the random number MR2 for determining the hit type.

  In the small hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the small hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR2 for the hit type determination is “small”. “A” and “Small B” are assigned at different ratios.

  In the small hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 12F, “small hit A” is assigned to the range from 0 to 9 out of the determination values that can take the range from 0 to 299. In addition, “small hit B” is assigned in the range of 10 to 299. On the other hand, in the small hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 12G, “small hit A” is in the range from 0 to 49 out of the determination values that can be in the range from 0 to 299. In the range from 50 to 299, “small hit B” is assigned.

  Here, the small hit gaming state of “small hit A” and “small hit B” will be described with reference to FIG. 12H. Both “small hit A” and “small hit B” are in the small hit gaming state. The action entry ports 31L and 31R are opened once by the operation of the blade members 32L and 32R. On the other hand, in the small hit game state of “small hit A”, the bonus points 31L and 31R are obtained when 5 seconds elapse or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter the bonus points 31L and 31R. In the small hit game state of “small hit B”, which is closed by the blade members 32L, 32R, 1.8 seconds have passed or a predetermined number of game balls have entered the bonus points 31L, 31R. By entering (for example, 10 balls), the blade members 32L and 32R are closed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R in the small hit gaming state of “small hit A” is set to 1 and the maximum opening period of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is set to 5 seconds. In the small hit game state of “small hit B”, the number of opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is set to one and the maximum opening period of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is set to 1.8 seconds. In the small hit game state of “small hit A”, the bonus entry in the small hit game state in which the accumulated period (total period) of the maximum opening period of the small opening game 31L, 31R of “small hit A” is “small hit B” As long as it is longer than the cumulative period of the maximum opening period of 31L and 31R, the number of opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R in the “small hit A” small hit gaming state may be plural. For example, in the small hit game state of “small hit B”, the number of opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is set to one (the maximum open period of the release is 1.8 seconds), while the small hit of “small hit A” is small. The number of times of opening of the accessory entry 31L, 31R in the hit gaming state may be set to 2 (the total period of the maximum opening period of the first opening and the maximum opening period of the second opening is 5 seconds). Further, for example, in the small hit game state of “small hit B”, the number of opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is three times (the total period of the maximum opening period of each first to third opening is 1.8 seconds). On the other hand, the number of opening of the accessory entry 31L, 31R in the small hit gaming state of “small hit A” may be set to two (as described above, the cumulative period is 5 seconds).

  That is, the case where the small hit type is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is established, and the second special symbol display The small hit type is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the container 4B is satisfied. The ratio of determining “small hit B” with a short opening period can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the opening period of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is shorter than the special figure game using the first special figure with the small hit type being “small hit B”. Since it is less likely to be determined to control to the small hit gaming state, that is, it is easy to be determined as “small hit A” in which the opening period of the accessory entrance 31L, 31R is long, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 42 It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not to do so.

  In this embodiment, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure and the second special figure, the determination ratio of the small hit type when the fluctuation display result is “small hit” is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by referring to common table data between the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the fluctuation special figure Regardless of whether or not the small hit type may be determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” at a higher rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” at a rate of 100%. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the small hit types are “small hit A” in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened for a maximum of 5 seconds, and “small hits in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened for a maximum of 1.8 seconds. B ”is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit type is a small hit type (for example, the bonuses 31L, 31R with different maximum opening periods of the accessory entrances 31L, 31R). May be provided, such as “small hit C” that opens for a maximum of 3 seconds or “small hit D” that allows the accessory entrances 31L and 31R to open for a maximum of 1.0 seconds.

  The RAM 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 104 is saved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 104 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 13 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 13 includes a special figure hold storage unit 151, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit. 155.

  Although the special figure storage unit 151A has passed through (entered) the game balls through the first start winning holes 42L and 42R or the second start winning holes 43, a start winning (first starting winning or second starting winning) has occurred. The hold data of the special figure game that has not been started is stored. As an example, the special figure storage unit 151 associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the winning opening, and indicates data indicating the winning opening through which the gaming ball has passed (entered later) Data indicated by the buffer value), the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the variation pattern determining value extracted from the random number circuit 108 or the like by the CPU 106 based on the establishment of the start condition. Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not the big hit or the small hit.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 106 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 106 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 108, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 and MR3 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 106, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 106 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 108, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 108. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The input / output port 107 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. Is done.

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and performs various effect operations such as sound effect output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of the game effect LED 9. Control is performed according to the effect control command from the substrate 11. As an example, the effect control board 120 includes an effect control microcomputer 120, a sound control unit 122, and an LED control unit 123. For example, as described above, when an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device is provided behind the variable winning device 40, a video display processor (Video Display) for controlling display on the image display device is provided. A display control unit composed of a processor (VDP) or the like may be mounted.

  The production control microcomputer 120 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU 126 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 125 that stores a program for production control, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 124 that provides a work area for the CPU 126, And an input / output port 127. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 126 executes a program read from the ROM 125 and uses the RAM 124 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the speakers 8L, 8R and the like. The RAM 124 is provided with various buffers, various flags, various counters, various timers, and the like. Further, the CPU 126 can generate various random numbers used on the side of the effect control board 12 as necessary by executing a random number generation program stored in the ROM 125, but is not limited thereto. Instead of the random number generation program, a random number circuit that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the CPU 126 may be provided.

  Various pattern tables are stored in the ROM 125 of the production control microcomputer 120. Various pattern tables include an effect control pattern table and the like. The effect control pattern table is used for various effects control such as the setting contents of the effect control microcomputer 120 by the CPU 126, the sound output control contents of the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting control contents of the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents in association with the effect control pattern code that can specify the effect control pattern as the effect control pattern. Each production control pattern is composed of various data for controlling production operations, such as production control process timer setting values, production control process timer judgment values, sound control data, lamp control data, and end codes. Various kinds of effect control such as the contents of voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R (specified by voice control data) and the lighting operation contents of the game effect LED 9 or the decoration LED (specified by lamp control data). Content, switching timing of effect control, and the like are set.

  For example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is provided in the RAM 124 mounted on the effect control board 12 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Yes. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated in accordance with an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is stored in storage areas (buffer numbers “1” and “1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “2”) of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory 2 ”) is provided. In addition, when there is a start prize for the first start prize port 42L, 42R or the second start prize slot 43 in the start prize reception command buffer 194A, a start slot prize designation command (first start slot prize designation command or The second start opening winning designation command) and the symbol designation command are transmitted as a set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (entry) for storing the start opening winning designation command and the symbol designation command in association with each other is secured.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are the contents of the hold storage that satisfies the start condition when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest hold storage (buffer number “1”) is started. The stored contents of the buffer number “1” to be stored are cleared, and the stored contents of the lower reserved memory (buffer number “2”) are shifted upward as the upper reserved memory.

  Further, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, it is set in accordance with the determination of the prefetching mode accompanying the determination of whether or not the prefetching notice effect is executed in the prefetching notice effect determination process (see FIG. 18) described later. A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that the prefetch mode flag can be stored in association with each buffer number.

  If execution of the pre-reading notice effect is not determined in the pre-reading notice effect determination process described later, “0” is stored in the pre-reading state flag so that the game effect LED 9 emits light in white as a normal state. When it is started and execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided, any one of “1” to “4” is stored in the pre-reading target flag, so that blue, red, The game effect LED 9 starts to emit light in either yellow or green. When the game effect LED 9 emits light according to the start winning generated in this way, in the variation display corresponding to the light emission, the variation display result may be a big hit, or the variation display result is a small hit. It is predicted that there is a high possibility that the hit type is small hit A. In the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed by causing the game effect LED 9 to emit light in different colors. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A prefetch notice effect may be executed. That is, the pre-reading notice effect in the present embodiment is whether or not the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit for a variable display that has been started but has not been executed yet depending on the light emission color of the game effect LED 9. This is an effect that suggests (especially whether or not the small hit A will be). In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect in the present embodiment, whether or not the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit for a variable display that has been started but has not yet been executed due to the light emission color of the game effect LED 9. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a pre-reading notice effect, a variable display is displayed for a variable display in which a start winning is generated by the light emission color of the game effect LED 9 but has not yet been executed. It may be suggested that the result is not a big hit or a small hit. In other words, the “suggestion” means that the fluctuation display result of the fluctuation display that has not been executed yet is likely to be a big hit or a small hit compared to the normal state (in this case, the gaming effect LED 9 is emitting white light). In other words, it indicates that it is difficult to make a big hit or a small hit, that it is 100% for a big hit or a small hit, and that it is not 100% for a big hit or a small hit.

  At the time of starting winning, the CPU 126 stores the command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the special figure holding storage of the starting winning received command buffer 194A. At the time of start winning, a start opening winning designation command and a symbol designation command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when a command is received, the start opening prize designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the special figure hold memory in this order.

  The input / output port 127 is an input port for capturing various signals such as a rendering control command transmitted to the rendering control microcomputer 120 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the rendering control microcomputer 120. It is comprised including. For example, an information signal transmitted to the sound control unit 122 or the LED control unit 123 is output from the output port of the input / output port 127.

  The sound control unit 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R according to the sound effect signal as the information signal input from the effect control microcomputer 120. In the LED control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12, the lighting operation by the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED is controlled in accordance with the electric decoration signal as the information signal input from the effect control microcomputer 120. . The sound control unit 122 and the LED control unit 123 may be configured to be mounted on a control board provided separately from the effect control board 12.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 106). Starts a main process after executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid.

  In the main process, the CPU 106 first performs necessary initial settings. Specifically, in the initial setting process, the CPU 106 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible Set (S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 106 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 106 confirms the state of an output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (not shown) input via the input port (for example, mounted on the power supply board) (S6). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 106 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). If it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 106 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 106 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 106 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 104) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, advantageous state flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 106 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14. In the present embodiment, the CPU 106 also transmits to the effect control board 12 a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 106 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). Note that the predetermined data is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but may be initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. Further, specific data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 104. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, various counters such as an approaching ball counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for performing processing selectively according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 106 transmits an initialization designation command for initializing the effect control board 12 (also a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 100 has executed the initialization process) to the sub board (S13). . For example, when receiving the initialization designation command, the production control microcomputer 120 is initialized by outputting an initialization sound for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized or by flashing the game effect LED 9. Notification.

  Further, the CPU 106 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 108 (S14). For example, the CPU 106 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 108 to update the value of MR1.

  In S15, the CPU 106 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 106 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19).

  As described above, in the main processing, the CPU 106 first performs necessary predetermined initialization, initialization processing (clearing the RAM 104, processing for periodically interrupting the timer every 2 ms, etc.) and the like. Thereafter, the CPU 106 repeatedly executes the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the main process. When executing the display random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set, and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. In the present embodiment, the display random number is a random number for setting the special symbol variation time, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. .

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 106 executes a timer interrupt process. Timer interrupt processing includes the following switch processing, display control processing, display random number update processing, special symbol process processing, effect control command control processing, information output processing, prize ball processing, output processing, special symbol display control processing . In the timer interrupt process, the interrupt permission state is finally set.

  (Switch processing) Detection signals of the start winning port switch 22A, the start winning port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the specific area switch 24, the discharge port switch 25, and the general winning ball switch 27 are input via the switch circuit 101. Then, the state determination (for example, whether it is on) is performed.

  (Display control processing) Display control of the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the first hold indicator 8A, the second hold indicator 8B, and the approaching ball number indicator 220 is performed. For the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in the special symbol display control processing described later. As for the approaching ball number indicator 220B, the first to third LEDs are turned on as shown in FIG. 6 according to the counter value of the approaching ball counter.

  (Display random number update process) A process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  (Special symbol process processing) The corresponding special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in a predetermined order is executed. The CPU 106 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  (Production control command control processing) Processing for sending production control commands to the production control microcomputer 120.

  (Information output processing) For example, data such as jackpot information, start-up information, payout information supplied to the hall management computer is output.

  (Prize Ball Processing) A winning ball processing is performed for setting the number of winning balls based on detection signals from the starting winning port switch 22A, the starting winning port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, and the general winning ball switch 27. Specifically, it is mounted on the payout control board in response to detection of a winning based on one of the start winning port switch 22A, the starting winning port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, and the general winning ball switch 27 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls, and pays out the number of game balls specified by the payout control command (award ball number signal).

  (Output processing) Although a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, the CPU 106 displays the contents relating to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Output to output port.

  (Special symbol display control processing) Special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols according to the value of the special symbol process flag is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 106 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 106 outputs a drive signal according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. Execute the fluctuation display.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process (process other than the information output process in the timer interrupt process) is started every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, for example, a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred may be set, and the game control process may be executed in the main process.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 106) mounted on the main board 11. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B and the variable winning device 40 is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 106 first performs a start winning determination process (S101).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the first start winning port switch 22A is turned on (S201). If it is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start winning ports 42L and 42R. (S201; Y), the CPU 106 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number indicating the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure has reached the upper limit (specifically, Whether the value of the first reserved memory number count value (stored in the RAM 104) for counting the first reserved memory number is 1 or not is confirmed (S202).

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (S202; N), the CPU 106 updates the start port buffer value provided in, for example, the RAM 104 to “1” (S203).

  On the other hand, when the first start winning opening switch 22A is not turned on (S201; N) or when the first special figure reserved memory number is the upper limit (S202; Y), the second starting winning opening switch 22B is turned on. If it is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the second start winning opening 43 has occurred (S204; Y), the CPU 106 uses the second special drawing. Whether or not the second reserved memory number indicating the reserved memory number of the game has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory number count value for counting the second reserved memory number (stored in the RAM 104). Whether the value of 1) is 1) is confirmed (S205).

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (S205; N), the CPU 106 updates the start port buffer value provided in, for example, the RAM 104 to “2” (S206). In addition, when the second start winning a prize opening switch 22B is not turned on (S204; N) or when the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit (S205; Y), the start winning determination process ends.

  After execution of S203 or S206, the CPU 106 adds 1 to the reserved storage count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (S207), and adds 1 to the total reserved storage count value (S208). Next, the CPU 106 extracts the random number value MR1 from the random number circuit 108 and a counter for generating software random numbers (S209), and stores the extracted random number value MR1 together with the data indicated by the start port buffer value in the special figure reservation storage unit. (S210). Then, the CPU 106 performs a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command for notifying that there has been a win to the start port according to the start port buffer value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. (S211), winning random number determination processing is executed (S211a).

  After executing the winning random number determination process, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the starting port buffer value is 1 (S213). When the start port buffer value is 1 (S213; Y), the start port buffer value is cleared and the process proceeds to S204 (S214). When the start port buffer value is 2 (S213; N), the start port buffer The value is cleared and the start winning determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S211a of FIG. 16 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the special game is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the special symbol normal process (S110 in FIG. 15) to be described later. Whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state as “small hit” is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 106 executes the winning random number determination process in S211a at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first start winning opening switch 22A or the second starting winning opening switch 22B. Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol display result, whether or not it is determined that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. Thus, before the display of the special symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the first start winning port switch 22A or the second start winning port switch 22B is started, that is, the big hit at the start of the variable display. Before determining whether or not to make a small hit, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the CPU 126 or the like will be described later based on this determination result. As described above, the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 106 first selects and sets the display result determination table shown in FIG. 12A (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in S209 of FIG. 16 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 106 sequentially sets the random value MR1 and each determination value. It is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparison. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  If it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, if it is determined not to be a big hit at the time of variation display (S123; N), the small hit is based on the random value MR2 for determining the hit type. The type is determined (S124). At this time, the CPU 106 responds to the fluctuation special figure specified corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The data indicating the small hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) or the small hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is selected from the table data constituting the small hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for determining the small hit type, it is determined which type of the small hit type is to be.

  Then, transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the small hit type determined in S124 is executed, and the winning random number determination process is ended (S125).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S123 that it is within the jackpot determination range (S123; Y), the CPU 106 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the hit type (S128). At this time, the CPU 106 responds to the fluctuation special figure specified corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The data indicating the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) or the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which jackpot type is to be used.

  Then, transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed, and the winning random number determination process is terminated (S129).

  After the start winning determination process is executed in S101 of FIG. 15, any one of S110 to S118 is performed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 104 (initial value is “0”). Do. Hereinafter, main processing contents executed in each processing will be described.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the special symbol storage unit provided in the RAM 104. Whether or not to start is determined. In the special symbol normal process, the variation display result of the special symbol and the fixed special symbol are set based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1, and the variation based on the numerical data indicating the variation display result of the special symbol and the random value MR2. A pattern is set. Note that after setting the variation pattern, transmission setting of a command (variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the set variation pattern is also performed. After executing these settings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The special symbol variation process of S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process is executed in S111, the value in the special symbol variation timer (special diagram variation timer value) is decremented or incremented by one, whereby the first special symbol display 4A in the first special symbol display 4A. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using a figure or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing uses the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. This is a process for controlling the variation of special symbols in the special figure game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol stop process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the special special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special special figure is stopped. The value of the figure process flag is updated to “3”, and if the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed. Later, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The small hit release pre-processing of S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this pre-opening process for small hits, a bonus provided in the variable winning device 40 by starting the opening / closing operation of the bonuses in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the change display result is “small hit”. This includes processing for setting the entrances 31L and 31R to be open. In the small hit opening pre-processing, when the small hit type is “small hit A”, the period during which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened is set to 5 seconds, and the small hit type is “small hit”. In the case of “win B”, the period for opening the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is set to 1.8 seconds. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”.

  The small hit releasing process in S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the small hitting opening process, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened and the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from are included. In addition, during the small hit release process, the stopper solenoid 54 is driven in response to a process for driving the model solenoid 52 and a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls detected by the accessory count switch 23. And a process for determining whether or not the game ball has entered a specific area (whether or not it has been detected by the specific area switch 24). Then, after the opening period of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R corresponding to the small hit type elapses or after the game ball enters the specific area, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The small hit end process of S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the presentation operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by the electric parts (production device) for presentation such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect LED 9. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Further, the small hit end process includes a process for determining whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24 during the small hit game, and a process for releasing the restriction by the stopper 210. When a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24 during the small hit game, a random value MR2 for determining the hit type is extracted, and the big hit is determined based on the MR2 and the big hit type determination table (for V winning). The type is determined and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. When a game ball is not detected by the specific area switch 24 during the small hit game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. In the small hit end processing in this embodiment, the approach ball counter is initialized regardless of whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24 during the small hit game (the entry ball counter is set to 0). The process to perform is also executed.

  The big hit pre-release processing of S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit release pre-processing, the special figure display result is “big hit” or the inside of the variable prize winning device 40 is entered from one of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R opened by the opening / closing operation of the accessory. Based on the fact that the played game ball has passed (entered) the specific area 49, a setting for starting a round game in the big hit gaming state is performed. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release processing of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit release process, a process for controlling the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state is executed. As an example, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable prize winning device 40 are in the open state, the measured elapsed time and the game ball detected by the accessory count switch 23 Based on the number and the like, processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the accessory entry 31L, 31R from the open state to the closed state is performed. Then, in the last round corresponding to each jackpot type, the accessory entry 31L, 31R is returned from the open state to the closed state, and then the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”.

  The big hit end process of S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In the jackpot ending process, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by the effect electric parts (effect devices) such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect LED 9 is executed. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. After the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 120 (specifically, the CPU 126) mounted on the effect control board 12 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, for example, an initialization process is first performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the CPU 126 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 126 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the CPU 126 clears the flag and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, for example, the CPU 126 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process). In this command analysis process, a process according to the received effect control command is performed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 126 performs an effect control process. In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the control of the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the like is executed. The effect control process is repeatedly performed every time a timer interruption is performed.

  The ROM 125 in the effect control microcomputer 120 stores pattern tables such as various effect control pattern tables. In the various effect control pattern tables, data (effect control patterns) indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored for each round game or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, sound control data, lamp control data, etc. are set in time series. ing.

  In the small hit game effect, an opening notification effect for notifying that it is being opened is executed in accordance with the opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R. Therefore, the small hit game effect is also an open state notification effect for notifying the open state of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R. The effect control pattern includes a pattern for executing such a small hit game effect. The execution timing of the release notification effect may be specified in the effect control pattern corresponding to the drive timing and stop timing of the release solenoid 53 specified in the small hit control pattern. For this reason, the effect control pattern for executing the effect during the small hit game may be prepared corresponding to each of the small hit types.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the period in which the big hit gaming state is controlled, the fanfare effect, the big hit game effect (the effect executed corresponding to the big hit game period), and the ending effect are executed. The In the present embodiment, an effect control pattern is prepared so that such an effect can be executed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the main process. In the effect control process, the CPU 126 first executes a prefetch notice effect determination process (S161). Thereafter, any one of S170 to S178 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are mainly executed. In the effect control process, the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect LED 9 are controlled, and an effect corresponding to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is executed.

  In the prefetching notice effect determination process, the CPU 126 determines whether to actually execute the prefetching notice effect after executing the entry confirmation process and the notice determination possibility confirmation process, and the effect mode (prefetching form) of the prefetching notice effect. First, the CPU 126 checks the received command buffer at the time of start winning as an entry confirmation process, and determines whether or not there is an entry for which the prefetching mode flag is not set. If there is no entry for which the pre-reading mode flag is not set, the pre-reading notice effect determination process is terminated, and if there is an entry for which the pre-reading mode flag is not set, the process proceeds to a notice determination possibility check process.

  Next, the CPU 126 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is any of “3” to “8” as the notice determination possibility confirmation process, that is, the small hit waiting process, the small hit effect process shown in FIG. Whether or not any one of the small hit end effect process, the big hit waiting process, the big hit effect process, and the big hit end effect process is being executed, and one of the entries whose prefetching state flags are “1” to “4” has already been entered. It is determined whether or not there is. When the value of the production process flag is any one of “3” to “8” and when there is already any one of the prefetching mode flags “1” to “4”, the prefetching mode flag of the entry indicates “ “0” corresponding to “no prefetching notice” is set, and the prefetching notice effect determining process is ended. Further, if the value of the production process flag is “0” to “2” and there is no entry of any one of the prefetching mode flags “1” to “4”, the entry process flag is stored in the entry. Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading mode are determined at the ratios shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and 19 (B) based on the symbol designating command.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol designating command indicates a big hit type ("big hit A" or "big hit B"), whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed and the pre-reading mode at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. And decide. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19A, the presence / absence of execution of the prefetching notice effect and the determination ratio of the prefetching mode are varied according to the specified jackpot type.

  Specifically, when the symbol designation command indicates “hit A” as the jackpot type, a ratio of 20% that the game effect LED 9 emits white light as non-execution of the prefetching notice effect (no prefetching notice effect) The pre-reading notice effect is determined at a rate of 30% in the pre-reading mode α in which the game effect LED 9 emits blue light, and the pre-reading notice effect in the pre-reading mode β in which the game effect LED 9 emits red light is determined. It is decided to execute at a rate of 50%. Further, when the symbol designation command indicates “hit B” as the jackpot type, it is determined at a rate of 30% that the game effect LED 9 is caused to emit white light as non-execution of the prefetching notice effect (no prefetching notice effect). , It is determined at a rate of 60% to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the pre-reading mode α that causes the game effect LED 9 to emit blue light, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the pre-reading mode β that causes the game effect LED 9 to emit light in red. Is determined at a rate of 10%.

  With such a setting, when the variation display result is “big hit” and the prefetching notice effect is executed in the prefetching aspect β, the jackpot type is larger than when the prefetching notice effect is executed in the prefetching aspect α. It is suggested that the ratio of “big hit A” is high, and it is possible to increase the expectation of the player to become “big hit A”.

  Further, when the symbol designation command indicates the type per piece (“small hit A” or “small hit B”), whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed and the pre-reading mode at the determined ratio as shown in FIG. To decide. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19B, the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading notice effect and the determination ratio of the pre-reading mode are varied according to the specified small hit type.

  Specifically, when the symbol designation command indicates “small hit A” as the small hit type, 70% of the game effect LED 9 being white as non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect (no pre-reading notice effect). Is determined at a rate of 20% to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the pre-reading mode γ that causes the game effect LED 9 to emit yellow light, and the pre-reading notice in the pre-reading mode δ that causes the game effect LED 9 to emit green light Execution of the performance is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, when the symbol designation command indicates “small hit B” as the small hit type, the game effect LED 9 is caused to emit white light at a rate of 95% as non-execution of the prefetching notice effect (no prefetching notice effect). 4% is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the pre-reading mode γ that causes the game effect LED 9 to emit yellow light, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the pre-reading mode δ that causes the game effect LED 9 to emit green light Is determined at a rate of 1%.

  With such a setting, when the fluctuation display result is “small hit” and the prefetching notice effect is executed in the prefetching aspect δ, the small hitting is greater than when the prefetching notice effect is executed in the prefetching aspect γ. It is suggested that the ratio of the type “small hit A” is high, and it is possible to increase the expectation of the player to become “small hit A”.

  After the execution of S254, the CPU 126 sets a value corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of the prefetching notice effect determined in S254 and the prefetching mode as a prefetching mode flag of the entry (S255). For example, “0” is determined when no pre-reading notice effect is determined, “1” when pre-reading mode α is determined, “2” when pre-reading mode β is determined, and “3” when pre-reading mode γ is determined. When the prefetching mode δ is determined, “4” may be set as the prefetching mode flag.

  In the present embodiment, a mode in which different prefetching modes are determined depending on whether the symbol designation command indicates a big hit type or a small hit type is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol designation command is not limited to this. A plurality of prefetching modes that can be determined in common for the case of indicating the big hit type and the case of indicating the big hit type may be provided, and the determination ratio of each prefetching mode may be different for each type indicated by the symbol designation command.

  After executing the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the CPU 126 executes a pre-reading notice effect execution process (S162), and when the value of the effect process flag is “0” to “2”, the game effect LED 9 is pre-read. Control is performed to emit light in a color corresponding to the value of the flag. As will be described later, when the value of the effect process flag is any of “3” to “8”, the control for causing the game effect LED 9 to emit light in a color corresponding to the value of the prefetching mode flag is not performed.

  The variation pattern designation command reception waiting process in S170 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “0”. In this variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. If the variation pattern designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “1”.

  The changing effect start processing in S171 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “1”. In the effect production process during variation, an effect control pattern is set based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern designation command, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122. Processing for controlling various effects such as output, lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the decoration LED by the output of an electrical decoration signal to the LED control unit 123 is included. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “2”.

  The changing effect process in S172 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “2”. In the changing effect process, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the decoration LED are performed based on the setting performed in the changing effect start process of S171. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “3” or “6” according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command.

  The small hit waiting process in S173 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “3”. In this small hit waiting process, even if the pre-reading notice effect is being executed in the game effect LED 9 (when the game effect LED 9 is emitting light in blue, red, yellow, or green), the game effect LED 9 is being hit small. It is set as an LED that emits light during a small hitting effect and a small hitting end effect (to be described later), and an effect control pattern corresponding to the small hit game state is set, and sound number data is output to the sound control unit 122 To achieve a small hit gaming state such as outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R, or turning on / off / flashing the game effect LED 9 or the decoration LED by outputting an electric decoration signal to the LED control unit 123. Includes a process to control various performance operations corresponding to the small hit notification effect to notify the player that the small hit gaming state is in effect Koatari to run the fanfare director also called), and the like. After the small hit notification effect or the like is finished, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “4”.

  The small hitting effect process in S174 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, for example, an effect control pattern is set according to the type of the small hit, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound number data to the sound control unit 122, LED Processing for controlling various effect operations in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the electrical decoration signal to the control unit 123 is included. In addition, an effect control pattern is set, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound number data to the sound control unit 122, and a game effect LED 9 and the like are output by outputting an illumination signal to the LED control unit 123. Also included is a process of executing a V winning real value effect for notifying the player that the V winning has been made, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” in response to the end of the small hit gaming state specified by the hit end specifying command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The small hit end effect process of S175 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state is set, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122. And a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED by outputting an electrical decoration signal to the LED control unit 123. It is. Then, after the effect corresponding to the end of the small hit game state is completed, a process of setting the game effect LED 9 as an LED that emits light in a color corresponding to the pre-reading mode flag is executed, and the value of the effect process flag is set to “0”. Update to

  The big hit waiting process in S176 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “6”. In this jackpot waiting process, even if the pre-reading notice effect is being executed in the game effect LED 9 (when the game effect LED 9 is emitting light in any one of blue, red, yellow, and green), the game effect LED 9 is being hit big (described later). Are set as LEDs that emit light during the big hit effect and the big hit end effect), and an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the big hit game state is set, and the sound number data is output to the sound control unit 122 to output the speakers 8L and 8R. Various effects corresponding to the big hit gaming state, such as outputting sound or sound effect from the player, or turning on / off / flashing the game effect LED 9 or the decoration LED by outputting an electric decoration signal to the LED control unit 123 The process of controlling the operation is included, and the jackpot notification effect is notified to the player that the player is in the jackpot gaming state. Big hit to run the fanfare director also called), and the like. After the big hit notification effect or the like is finished, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit effect process in S177 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “7”. In the big hit effect processing, for example, an effect control pattern or the like is set according to the big hit type, and sound or sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122, and the LED control unit. Processing for controlling various effect operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the electrical decoration signal to 123 is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “8” in response to the end of the big hit gaming state specified by the hit end specifying command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process of S178 is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “8”. In this jackpot end effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state is set, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122. In addition, a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED by the output of an electrical decoration signal to the LED control unit 123 is included. . Then, after the effect corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, the process of setting the game effect LED 9 as an LED that emits light in a color corresponding to the pre-reading mode flag is executed, and the value of the effect process flag is set to “0”. Update.

  That is, the game effect LED 9 in the present embodiment has a color corresponding to the value of the prefetching mode flag (color corresponding to the prefetching mode) when the value of the effect process flag is “0” to “2”. If the value of the effect process flag is between “3” and “8”, the effect during the big hit or during the small hit (the effect during the big hit, the effect after the big hit, the effect during the small hit, the small hit Light is emitted in a manner corresponding to the post-production. Therefore, during the big hit or the small hit, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed simultaneously with the big hit effect or the small hit effect, etc., and the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the big hit game or the small hit game. Therefore, the effect of the effect during the big hit and the effect during the small hit is not cut off. In addition, if the pre-reading notice effect, the big hit effect, and the small hit effect are simultaneously executed in the game effect LED 9, whether the light emission of the game effect LED 9 is the light emission based on the value of the pre-reading mode flag, the big hit effect or the small hit effect The player is prevented from being confused about whether the light emission is based on the production.

  In this embodiment, when a start winning occurs during a small hit game or a big hit game, an example in which the pre-reading notice effect is not executed after the end of the small hit game or the big hit game for the start winning game is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a start prize is generated during a small hit game or a big hit game, the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect is determined and the pre-reading mode is determined, and the small hit game or the big hit game is determined. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed according to whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed and the determination of the pre-reading mode. The timing for determining whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed and the pre-reading mode are determined when the start winning opening designation command or the symbol designating command is stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A based on the occurrence of the start winning. It may be the time when the big hit game or the small hit game ends.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation example in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening 42L, 42R is detected by the first start winning opening switch 22A, or a game that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening 43 When the ball is detected by the second start winning a prize opening switch 22B, a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display 4A or a second special graphic by the second special symbol display 4B is used. A special game is executed. Then, in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” or “big hit”, and as the confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol as the predetermined display result or The jackpot symbol as a specific display result is derived and displayed. When the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state by, for example, update setting of the special figure process flag in S112 of FIG. At this time, for example, based on the small hit type or the big hit type, it is closed after changing the accessory entrance 31L, 31R formed by the variable winning device 40 from the closed state to the open state by the control of S114 shown in FIG. The accessory opening / closing operation for returning to the state is performed.

  The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from one of the bonuses 31L and 31R that have been opened in the small hit game state are distributed to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by the distribution device 200. . The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 are equally distributed to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by the distribution device 200 until the second ball, but after the third ball, the normal route 34 by the stopper 210. Since the inflow of game balls to is restricted, it is distributed only to the special route 33. When the game balls distributed to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by these distribution devices 200 pass (enter) the specific region 49 and are detected by the specific region switch 24, the V winning flag is set to the on state. Thereafter, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state in response to the V winning flag being on when the small hit gaming state ends. Therefore, when three or more game balls enter the variable winning device 40 in the small hit game state, the specific area 49 is almost certainly passed (entered) and controlled to the big hit game state.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 are illustrated as being distributed equally to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by the distribution device 200 up to the second ball. The game balls up to the second ball that entered the variable winning device 40 are not limited to the above. The distribution device 200 may distribute the distribution to either the special route 33 or the normal route 34.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball passing through the special path 33 is illustrated as being almost certainly passing through the specific area 49. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the ratio of passing through the specific area 49 is higher than that of the game ball passing through the normal route 34, the specific area 49 may not be surely passed.

  Note that the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from any of the bonuses 31L and 31R that have been opened in the big hit gaming state are specially routed by the distribution device 200 in the same way as in the small hit gaming state. Or, the route is distributed to the normal route 34, but unlike the small hit game state, even if it passes through (enters) the specific area 49 and is detected by the specific area switch 24, it is not controlled to the next big hit game.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start winning has occurred, but the start condition for starting the special game is that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state, etc. When is not established, the variable display holding storage corresponding to the start condition is performed (start winning prize determination process in FIG. 16). When the variable display result is a small hit, the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state, and a different period according to the small hit type (“small hit A” is a maximum of 5 seconds, In the case of “B”, the bonuses 31L and 31R are controlled from the closed state to the open state for a maximum of 1.8 seconds.

  When the game ball does not pass (enter) the specific area 49 in the small hit game state, the special condition game start condition is satisfied by the end of the small hit game state, and the variable display based on the hold memory is executed. The On the other hand, when the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 in the small hit game state, the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied by the end of the big hit game state started by passing the specific area 49 of the game ball. Then, the variable display based on the hold memory is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and a predetermined number of game balls are detected by the accessory count switch 23 so that the game balls can easily enter the specific area 49. Since it becomes easy to pass the special path | route 33, game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, since the small hit game state of the small hit A is longer than the small hit game state of the small hit B, the period for controlling the accessory entrances 31L and 31R to the open state is longer. Since it becomes easy for the game ball to pass through the special route 33 in the state, the game interest can be improved.

  In addition, in the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the big hit effect, the big hit end effect, the small hit effect, and the small hit end effect are prioritized over the prefetching notice effect, so that the big hit effect, the big hit end effect, Since it is possible to prevent the production effects of the medium production and the small hit end production from being scraped off by the pre-reading notice production, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the entertainment interest of the game. In this embodiment, the big hit effect, the big hit end effect, the small hit end effect, the small hit effect, the small hit effect, the small hit effect, When the hit end effect is being executed, the game effect LED 9 is caused to emit light in a manner corresponding to the big hit effect, the big hit end effect, the small hit effect, or the small hit end effect, so that the game effect LED 9 performs the pre-reading notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect LED that is less visible to the player than the game effect LED 9 or smaller than the game effect LED 9 is the game effect LED 9. Provided individually, during the execution of the big hit effect, the big hit end effect, the small hit effect, and the small hit effect, the LED for the effect is made to emit light according to the look-ahead mode. Good.

  Further, by notifying the number of game balls detected by the accessory count switch 23 by the number of lighting LEDs in the approach ball number display 220, the player can detect that the number of detected game balls is a ceiling value 3 Since it can be recognized that the game balls are close to each other, it is possible to increase the expectation that the game ball will easily pass through the special route 33, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  As described above, the first embodiment has been described based on examples, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and there may be changes and additions within a range not departing from the gist.

  For example, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the form in which the approaching ball counter is initialized at the end of the small hit gaming state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is possible to take over over a plurality of small hit game states without executing each time, and when the game ball enters the specific area 49 in the small hit game state and enters the big hit game state, the entry ball counter is set. In this way, even if the count value of the approach ball counter does not reach the ceiling value “3” in one small hit gaming state, in a plurality of small hit gaming states When the count value of the approach ball counter reaches “3”, the restriction by the stopper 210 is executed, so that the game ball enters the specific area 49 and the big hit game state (specific When the player is controlled to the big hit gaming state while increasing the possibility of becoming a (skill state), since the approach ball counter is initialized, the frequency of being controlled to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player can be suppressed. It is possible to prevent the gambling characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from becoming excessively high. In addition, when taking over the value of the approach ball counter in a plurality of small hit gaming states as described above, the variation display result is changed by providing a “disengagement” that does not control the accessory entrances 31L and 31R from the closed state to the open state. Decreasing the rate at which the display result is “small hit” (for example, the probability that the variable display result is “small hit” is 1/100 or 1/200), and the game ball enters the specific area 49 excessively. It is desirable to prevent the game from being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the count value of the approach ball | bowl counter used as the ceiling value which controls by the stopper 210 was illustrated as "3", it is not limited to this, These ceiling values are It may be set appropriately in consideration of euphoria according to the timing of initializing the approach ball counter, etc. As described above, the approach ball counter can be transferred to a plurality of small hit gaming states. Thus, it is preferable to set a value (for example, 10) larger than the maximum number (for example, 4) incapable of entering the variable winning device 40 in one small hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the stopper 210 is provided at the inlet 34 ′ to the normal path 34 to restrict the entry of the game ball into the normal path 34, thereby distributing to the special path 33 that is advantageous for the player. Although the embodiment in which the rate is increased is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 as a first modification, a stopper 250 having the same configuration as the stopper 210 is provided in the special path 33. When the count value of the approach ball counter is 2 or less, it is impossible for the game ball to flow into the special path 33 with the stopper 250 in a restricted state, as shown in FIG. When the count value of the approaching ball counter is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the stopper 250 is placed in a non-regulated state and the game ball can flow into the special path 33. It may be so.

  That is, the stopper 250 which is a restricting member capable of restricting the passing of the game ball (game medium) through the special route 33 (second route) advantageous to the player and the accessory count switch 23 are a predetermined number “3”. CPU 106 (regulation release control means) that performs restriction release control for releasing the restriction by the stopper 250 when the count value of the approach ball counter is 3 by detecting the game ball (game medium) of “ When the restriction release control is performed by the (restriction release control means), the game ball (game medium) is more likely to pass through the special route 33 (second route) than when the restriction release control is not performed. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which only the accessory count switch 23 is provided at the upstream position of the distribution device 200 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A special path switch for detecting the game balls allocated to the normal path 34 is provided on the special path 33, and a normal path switch for detecting the game balls allocated to the normal path 34 by the distribution device 200 is provided on the normal path 34. The number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 may be counted by the special path switch and the normal path switch. In this way, for example, three game balls are counted by the normal path switch so that the inflow of the game balls to the normal path 34 is regulated by the stopper 210, and the fourth and subsequent game balls are The special route 33 can be passed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is detected by the accessory count switch 23 for the purpose of reducing the number of detection switches, and is detected by the accessory count switch 23. Although the embodiment in which the restriction by the stopper 210 is performed based on the number of game balls is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it detect by providing a detection switch and a special path detection switch, or when only the normal path detection switch is provided and the game ball detected by the normal path switch becomes 2, for example, The restriction by the stopper 210 may be performed, or conversely, only a special path detection switch is provided, and a game ball detected by the normal path switch is For example, when a two, by performing the regulation by the stopper 210, enters the game ball may be adapted easily sorted to a special path 33.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the restriction by the stopper 210 is released in the small hit end process is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be released at the timing when the time elapses or when the rocking plate 202 is swung a predetermined number of times from the start of regulation, or the timing at which the first fluctuation display executed after regulation starts or ends You may make it cancel | release.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which even if a game ball enters the specific area 49 during the big hit gaming state does not shift to the big hit gaming state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the next round is executed when the game ball enters the specific area 49 in each round in the big hit game state (in the case of the so-called V continuation type), the count value of the entry ball counter is in each round. The restriction by the stopper 210 may be executed when the ceiling value corresponding to the round control is reached (which may be different from the ceiling value at the small hit (this example may be different from 3)).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state when the variation display result is “big hit” and when the game ball enters the specific area 49 is illustrated, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. In addition, by providing no big hit determination value, the variation display result may be only “small hit”, and it may be controlled to the big hit gaming state only when a game ball enters the specific area 49.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 21 as a second modification, the variable prize device 40 in the above embodiment may be provided as the effect device 1040 in the slot machine 1001, and in this case, it is advantageous for the player. An effect indicating that the player has won an internal lottery such as a bonus, a replay time, and an assist time may be executed in the effect device 1040. Specifically, when the game ball enclosed in the slot machine 1001 is not won by the internal lottery, one or two game balls are produced according to the operation of the production button 1056 by the player. While entering the device 1040 and performing an effect in which the game ball does not pass through the specific area, when the internal lottery is won, three or more game balls enter the effect device 1040 and the game ball passes through the specific area. The passing effect may be executed so that the player recognizes as if a bonus ball, a replay time, or an assist time is reached by passing the game ball through the specific area.

  In the case of using these effect devices 1040, depending on the type of internal lottery selected (for example, whether the bonus was won, the replay time was won, the assist time was won, etc.) The number of game balls that enter 1040 may be different so that the probability that a game ball passes through a specific area may vary depending on the type of internal lottery that has won, or the type of internal lottery that has won (for example, Depending on whether you have won a bonus, replay time, or assist time, etc., change the ceiling value to a predetermined number (for example, if you win a bonus, the ceiling value will be 4 and the assist time will be won) The game ball passes through the specific area by changing the ceiling value to 3 if it is selected, and changing the ceiling value to 2 if the replay time is won. Rate may be different depending on the type of internal lottery was elected.

  In addition, when a game ball passes through a specific area in the effect device 1040 using the effect device 1040, it may be controlled to a bonus, replay time, or assist time regardless of the internal lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution device 200 is provided inside the variable winning device 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution device 200 is a game outside the variable winning device 40. It may be provided in the region 10.

  In the above-described embodiment, the distribution device is provided in the variable winning device 40 that is controlled to the big hit gaming state when the game ball enters the specific area 49. However, the embodiment is not limited thereto. However, in the gaming machine which determines that the big hit is made by matching the random value of MR1 with the big hit determination value as in the above-described embodiment, the probability of determining the big hit is more than the predetermined probability (first probability) in the normal gaming state. Alternatively, it may be provided in a so-called probability variation attacker that shifts when a game ball enters the specific area 49 in a high probability state (also referred to as a probability variation state) in which control with a high probability (second probability) is performed.

  In the case where the distribution device 200 is provided in the probability variation attacker, for example, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls is won in the probability variation attacker, the predetermined number (for example, 10 balls), the distribution direction is not limited to the special route only, but the game balls (for example, the 11th ball) that have entered beyond a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) are assigned only to the special route, and a high probability state ( (Probable change state) may be entered.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls that the player has entered the variable prize device 40 is changed by changing the lighting state of the entry ball number indicator 220 according to the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize device 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 along with or in place of a change in the lighting mode of the approaching ball number display 220. In response to this, a command for notifying the detection of the game ball and the number of detection is output to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 has a sound effect (for example, the first, The third and third voices are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or the lighting mode of the game effect LED 9 is turned on according to the number of detections (for example, the first is green, the second is yellow, 3 Individually It is also possible to perform the production of the red, etc.). In the case where the above-described image display device is provided, display corresponding to the number of detections may be performed on the image display device.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B has been described, but only one special symbol display may be provided. Good.

  In addition, the first start winning holes 42L and 42R corresponding to the first special symbol display 4A and the second start winning holes 43 corresponding to the second special symbol display 4B are provided as a plurality of start areas. It is not limited, For example, a plurality of starting areas such as four or more may be provided. In this case, a start condition for executing a special game using different special symbols may be established based on the detection of a start winning game ball in each start area.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of the V winning, it is limited to a state in which a round in which the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 are opened is executed. For example, for example, a round is performed in which the big prize opening door of the big prize opening provided below the gaming area is opened, or the opening control of the special variable winning device different from the variable winning device 40 is performed, A predetermined number (for example, 2000) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls.

  In the above embodiment, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game such as the fluctuation display of the special figure game is established, but the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. If the start condition for starting the special game is not satisfied because the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state, the start condition that is satisfied However, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 are set. Even if the game ball passes (enters), it may be determined that the start winning is invalid and the variable display is not stored on hold.

  In the embodiment, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43, a special game using the first special figure or the second special figure is performed. However, it is also possible to perform the accessory opening / closing operation control of the variable winning device 40 without playing such a special game. In this case, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43, only the random number value MR2 for the hit type determination is extracted and stored as the reserved storage. The maximum open period according to the small hit type corresponding to the extracted MR2 value (for example, 5 seconds if the small hit type is small hit A, 1.8 seconds if the small hit type is small hit B) ) May be used to control the opening and closing operation of the variable winning device 40. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, a period during which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be opened as the accessory opening / closing operation control (for example, 5 seconds or 1.8 seconds in the embodiment) You may make it suggest by light emission etc. of LED9.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable display hold memory in the special game using the first special figure and the variable display hold memory in the special game using the second special figure each have an upper limit storage number of “1”. However, the upper limit storage number may be “2” to “4”, or may be “5” or more.

  In addition, the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be arbitrarily changed and modified.

  In the above-described embodiment, a game ball is illustrated as a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. In this case, medals used in the slot machine 1001 may be used in place of the game balls, and any of these game media may be used as long as it has a shape that can pass through the first route and the second route. Game media can be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example and modification, although a big hit game state etc. will be caused by a game ball approaching into the specific area | region 49, and the big game value is easily given to a player, this is illustrated. For example, a special path switch for detecting a game ball distributed to the special path 33 and a normal path switch for detecting a game ball allocated to the normal path 34 without providing the specific area 49. When the game ball is detected on the normal route 34, the first game value is given, and when the game ball is detected on the special route 33, the second game value larger than the first game value is given. You may make it provide.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of the specific areas 49 is one is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific areas 49 may be plural.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stopper 210 is provided separately from the swing plate 202 as the restricting member. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stopper 210 is not provided. By controlling the operation of the moving plate 202, the swing plate 202 may constitute a restricting member. That is, when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 as the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40, for example, the tilt direction of the swinging plate 202 is tilted so that the right end is the lower position. Holding only in the state (the state in which the swinging plate 202 is tilted to the right), or extending the period in which the tilting direction of the swinging plate 202 is in the tilted state in which the right end is in the lower position, For example, by forcibly switching the tilting direction of the swing plate 202 to a tilted state in which the right end is in the lower position, etc. You may make it control that a game ball passes the normal path | route 34 (1st path | route). In other words, “regulation” includes making it difficult for a game ball to enter compared to a normal state, and the restriction member can also make it difficult for a game ball to enter compared to a normal state. I just need it.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the game ball which approached in the variable prize-winning apparatus 40 from the accessory entrance 31L and 31R can pass the specific area | region 49 by passing the special path | route 33 or the normal path | route 34. Although illustrated, it is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B) as a third modified example, a cruise line 300 in which a plurality of game balls can stay is provided as a special route 33 or You may provide in the middle of the normal path | route 34. FIG. In this way, when the crune 300 is provided in the middle of the special route 33 and the normal route 34, the crune 300 is formed in a substantially circular shape in plan view as shown in FIG. Then, a through hole 302 through which a game ball can pass is formed in a substantially central portion in plan view of the croon 300, and a plurality of step portions 301 are formed around the through hole 302 (five in the third modification). To do.

  Each step portion 301 is inclined upward in the clockwise direction in plan view. For this reason, each step part 301 is formed so as to protrude from the bottom of the croon 300, and is arranged to be axisymmetric with respect to the center line C passing through the center point of the croon 300 in plan view. Has been. Thus, by arranging the stepped portion 301 to be non-symmetrical, it is possible to prevent a plurality of game balls from facing each other around the through hole 302 and causing a clogged ball. .

  By forming the crune 300 in the special path 33 and the normal path 34 in this way, the flow speed of the game ball can be reduced by the crune 300, so that the variable winning device 40 can be obtained when the game ball collides. Can be prevented from being damaged. The game ball whose flow speed has been reduced by staying in the croon 300 passes through the special route 33 and the normal route 34 again toward the foot model 51 and the specific region 49 by passing through the through hole 302. I'll do it.

  In addition, in the third modification, an example in which one through-hole 302 through which a game ball can pass is formed in the croon 300 is not limited to this, but the game ball can pass through the crune 300. A plurality of through holes may be formed. In addition, when a plurality of through holes are formed in the croon 300 as described above, the path of the game ball may be distributed depending on which through hole the game ball passes through.

  Further, in the third modification, the form in which each step portion 301 is formed in a projecting shape with respect to the bottom portion of the croon 300 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the step portion 301 is formed with respect to the bottom portion of the crune 300 It may be formed in a concave shape.

  Further, in the third modification, the example in which the plurality of step portions 301 are arranged so as to be axisymmetric with respect to the center line C passing through the center point of the croon 300 in plan view is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the step portions 301 may be arranged to be asymmetric with respect to the center point of the croon 300 in plan view.

  In the third modification, each step portion 301 is formed so as to be inclined upward in the clockwise direction in plan view. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each step portion 301 is not inclined. It may be formed.

  Further, in the third modified example, the form in which the crone 300 is provided in the middle of the special route 33 and the normal route 34 inside the variable winning device 40 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the crone 300 is variablely prized It may be provided as a part of the effect device outside the device 40 or outside the region where the game ball does not pass (for example, the game region 10). When the Kroon 300 is provided as a part of the production device in this way, a production game ball different from the game ball launched by the player operating the hitting operation handle 30 in advance in the production device. What is necessary is just to make it enclose and to make this game ball for production enter into the croon 300.

  In the above-described embodiment, the approach ball counter is initialized at the end of the small hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The CPU 106 may be initialized by clearing the RAM 104 in the main process (S10). By doing so, when the game hall is opened when the power is turned on and the game is started, etc. Due to the difference in the number of game balls stored in the approach ball counter, it is possible to avoid that the ease of passing of the special path 33 of the game ball in the small hit game state differs depending on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of times (the number of times of opening) the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be open in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B is the same. Due to the difference in the period during which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be in the open state, the game balls to the special route 33 and the normal route 34 are different in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B. Although the form in which the ease of entering differs is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory entry 31L, 31R is opened in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B The number of times of control is different, while the cumulative period for controlling the accessory entrances 31L and 31R to the open state is the same (for example, in the small hit game state of the small hit A, the number of opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R Once, with a maximum opening time of 5 seconds, In the small hit game state of hit B, the number of opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R is 10 times, and the maximum open time in each release is 0.5 seconds) The ease of entry of the game ball into the special route 33 or the normal route 34 may be varied depending on the small hit game state of B.

  Furthermore, in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B, the number of times of opening the accessory entrances 31L and 31R (the number of opening) and the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened. You may make it make both differ from the period controlled to a state. In this way, in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B, the number of times (the number of times of opening) the accessory entry 31L, 31R is controlled to be open and the accessory entry 31L, When both of the periods for controlling 31R to the open state are made different, either the cumulative period for controlling the accessory entrances 31L, 31R to the open state or the maximum opening time for each opening may be made different.

  Further, as a form in which the ease of entering a game ball into the special route 33 or the normal route 34 is different between the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B, the small hit game of the small hit A The number of times the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be opened in the state and the small hit game state B, the opening manner of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R, the opening period of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R, It is sufficient that at least any one of is different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of times (the number of times of opening) the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be open in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B is the same. Due to the difference in the period during which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be in the open state, the game balls to the special route 33 and the normal route 34 are different in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B. Although the form in which the ease of entering differs is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory entry 31L, 31R is opened in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B The sliding distances of the blade members 32L and 32R are different from each other (for example, in the small hitting game state of the small hit B, the sliding distance of the blade members 32L and 32R is changed to the blade member 32L in the small hitting game state of the small hit A. , Half of 32R sliding distance By making the opening width of the accessory entrance 31L, 31R half of the small hit game state of the small hit A), the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B The ease with which the game ball enters the special route 33 or the normal route 34 may be varied.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the blade member 32L, 32R was provided in the variable prize-winning apparatus 40 as a member which enables a game ball to enter into the accessory entrance 31L, 31R, it was limited to this. Instead, as a member that allows the game ball to enter the accessory entry 31L, 31R, a slide member that slides in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction is provided in the variable winning device 40, and the slide member slides and moves. You may make it form the flow path into which a game ball can approach into the accessory entrance 31L and 31R.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of times (the number of times of opening) the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be open in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B is the same. Due to the difference in the period during which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be in the open state, the game balls to the special route 33 and the normal route 34 are different in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B. Although the form in which the ease of entering differs is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bonus entry points 31L and 31R that are opened in the small hit game state of the small hit A and the small hit game state of the small hit B (For example, in the small hit game state of small hit A, both of the accessory entry 31L, 31R are opened, and in the small hit game state of small hit B, only one of the accessory entry 31L, 31R is opened.) Small hitting game state of small hitting A Koatari may be made different game ball enters the ease of the special path 33 and the normal path 34 between Koatari gaming state of B.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed in the small hit game state and the big hit game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. On the other hand, a prefetch notice effect may be executed.

  In addition, during the variation display of the special symbol, a variation effect that suggests that the display result of the variation display is a big hit or a small hit may be executed. When executing the changing notice effect in this way, for example, the fact that the display result of the changing display being executed becomes a big hit or a small hit, and one effect is executed from a plurality of effects with different expectations. It may be suggested by Further, when the changing notice effect is being executed in this way, the changing notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed simultaneously if the expectation of the changing notice effect to be executed is low.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when three or more game balls enter the variable winning device 40 in one small hit game state, all the third and subsequent game balls are distributed only to the special path 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, when three or more game balls enter the variable winning device 40 during one small hit game state. Only the third ball may be distributed to the special route 33, and the fourth and subsequent balls may be distributed to the special route 33 and the normal route 34.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is 3 or more in one small hit game state, the game balls flow into the special path 33 at a rate of about 100%. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball flows into the special path 33 when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is 3 or more in one small hit game state. The percentage to be played is set to an arbitrary value if it is higher than the percentage of the game balls flowing into the special path 33 when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is 2 or less in the small hit game state. You can do it. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in one small hit game state is 2 or less, the ratio of the game balls flowing into the special path 33 is 25% (game balls Therefore, when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is 3 or more in one small hit game state, the game balls enter the special path 33. The inflow ratio may be 50% or 90% higher than the 25%.

(Second Embodiment)

  Next, the second embodiment will be described based on examples. In the description of the second embodiment, a part or all of the description is omitted with respect to the contents common to the first embodiment. FIG. 23 is a front view or the like of a configuration example of a variable winning device in the second embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 23A is a front view of a configuration example of the variable winning device 2000. FIG. 23B and FIG. 23C are explanatory diagrams for explaining the operation and the like of the protruding piece 2020 provided in the variable winning device 2000.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the example of the second embodiment is provided with a variable winning device 2000. That is, in the example of the first embodiment, the variable winning device 40 (see FIGS. 2A and 2B) is provided, but in the example of the second embodiment, the variable winning device 2000 (FIG. 23A). ))) Is different.

  That is, in the case of the example of the first embodiment, the accessory opening / closing operation (operation of the blade members 32L and 32R) is performed in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol. When the game balls that have been executed and entered the variable winning device 40 are distributed to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by the distribution device 200 and then enter the specific region 49 and detected by the specific region switch 24. In the case of the example of the second embodiment, the winning / opening operation of the accessory (of the blade member 2010) is performed in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol. The game ball that has entered the inside of the variable prize-winning device 2000 passes through a special path (a path formed by the special path forming members 2040 to 2049) by the protruding piece 2020. After being (formed path by normal path forming member 2030-2039) crab sorting path, when it is detected by the specific area switch (not shown) enters the specific area 2060 V winning occurs. As in the example of the first embodiment, in the example of the second embodiment, when a V prize is generated, the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which the player can acquire many game balls. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, a blade member 2010 is rotatably provided as an opening / closing member on the upper part of the variable prize winning device 2000. In a state where the blade member 2010 is opened (see FIG. 23A) as compared to a state where the blade member 2010 is closed, the game ball can easily enter the variable winning device 2000. That is, the variable winning device 2000 performs an accessory opening / closing operation (operation of the blade member 2010), and changes to an open state advantageous for the player and a closed state more disadvantageous than the open state for the player. The blade member 2010 is not limited to the one configured to be rotatable, and may be any configuration in which the variable winning device 2000 changes between an open state and a closed state. For example, the blade member 2010 is configured to be slidable. It may be a thing.

  As will be described later, a special path (special path formation) that has a high degree of advantage for the player due to a high probability that a game ball that has entered the variable prize apparatus 2000 enters the specific area 2060, as will be described later. A route formed by the members 2040 to 2049) and a normal route (which is less advantageous than the special route because the probability that a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 2000 enters the specific area 2060 is lower than the special route) The path formed by the normal path forming members 2030 to 2039) and the projecting piece 2020 for distribution are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (B), when the protruding piece 2020 is in the non-projecting position, entry into the normal path is not restricted, so that the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 2000 from the blade member 2010 is the normal path. (Normally flows on the path forming member 2030). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23C, when the protruding piece 2020 is in the protruding position, entry into the normal path is restricted, so that the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 2000 from the blade member 2010 is special. Enter the path (flow onto the special path forming member 2040). The position (operation) of the protruding piece 2020 may be controlled by the CPU 106 using, for example, a solenoid (not shown). That is, the CPU 106 may control the position (operation) of the protruding piece 2020 by driving a solenoid.

  Further, inside the variable winning device 2000, normal path forming members 2030 to 2039 for forming a normal path and special path forming members 2040 to 2049 for forming a special path are provided. Note that all or part of the normal path forming members 2030 to 2039 and the special path forming members 2040 to 2049 are supported by a support member 2009 at predetermined positions inside the variable winning device 2000.

  In other words, the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 2000 from the blade member 2010 is the normal path forming member 2030 → the normal path forming member 2031 → the normal path forming member 2033 → normal when the protruding piece 2020 is in the non-projecting position. The path forming member 2034 → the normal path forming member 2035 → the normal path forming member 2036 → the normal path forming member 2039 is sequentially flowed down. On the other hand, when the protruding piece 2020 is in the protruding position, the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 2000 from the blade member 2010 is the special path forming member 2040 → the special path forming member 2041 → the special path forming member 2043 → the special path. The forming member 2044 → the special path forming member 2049 is sequentially flowed down.

  Note that FIG. 23 does not show the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the first hold indicator 8A, and the second hold indicator 8B, but the inside of the variable winning device 2000 (for example, The first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the first hold indicator 8A, and the second hold indicator 8B may be provided at the position shown in FIG. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol on the outside (for example, the left side of the general winning port 41L, the right side of the general winning port 41R, etc.) or the variable winning device 2000 (for example, the position shown in FIG. 1). A symbol display 4B, a first hold indicator 8A, and a second hold indicator 8B may be provided. In addition, an image display device that is configured by a liquid crystal display device or the like and displays various effect images may be disposed on the inner back surface of the variable winning device 2000 or the like.

  FIG. 24 is a top view of the periphery of the gate members 2071 and 2072 and the like viewed from above. Specifically, it is a top view when the gate members 2071, 2072 and the like are looked down from the upper side inside the variable winning device 2000 (for example, near the middle between the left end of the normal route forming member 2031 and the right end of the special route forming member 2041). is there. In FIG. 24, the lower side is the front side (front side when viewed from the player), and the upper side is the back side (back side when viewed from the player). Also, in FIG. 24, members that are not necessary for explanation (for example, the normal path forming member 2034) are not shown even though they are visible when looking down. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the state of the gate members 2071 and 2072 and the possibility of V winning using the portion indicated by the broken line P in FIG. FIG. 25A is a view showing a state in which the gate members 2071 and 2072 are completely opened, and FIG. 25B is a view showing a state in which the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 30 degrees. FIG. 25 (C) is a view showing a state in which the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 50 degrees, and FIG. 25 (D) shows a state in which the gate members 2071 and 2072 are completely closed. FIG.

  Inside the variable winning device 2000, a scissor member 2050 having an opening on the front side (the front side when viewed from the player) of the specific area 2060 is provided. In this example, the normal path (normal path forming member 2039) has been flown down by tilting the stage from the front side (front side as viewed from the player) to the back side (back side as viewed from the player). The game ball (see FIG. 24) and the game ball that has finished flowing down the special path (special path forming member 2049) are allowed to flow down from the front side of the stage toward the back side. Further, in this embodiment, when the game ball flowing down from the front side of the stage toward the back side passes through the opening of the saddle member 2050, it enters (falls) into the specific area 2060, and from the front side of the stage to the back side. When the game ball flowing down toward the side does not pass through the opening of the saddle member 2050, it enters (falls) into the normal areas 2061 and 2062.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 23A, 24, and 25A to 25D, inside the variable prize winning device 2000, at the left and right ends of the opening of the heel member 2050, As a pair of opening and closing members, “left” and “right” gate members 2071 and 2072 are rotatably provided. It should be noted that the state (operation) of the gate members 2071 and 2072 may be controlled by the CPU 106 using, for example, a solenoid (not shown). That is, the CPU 106 may control the state (operation) of the gate members 2071 and 2072 by driving a solenoid.

  In the present embodiment, the gate members 2071 and 2072 restrict passage of the opening of the gutter member 2050. In other words, the gate members 2071 and 2072 restrict entry of the game ball into the specific area 2060. For example, when the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 30 degrees (see FIG. 25 (B)) as compared to the state where the gate members 2071 and 2072 are completely opened (see FIG. 25 (A)). The game ball is difficult to enter the specific area 2060. Also, the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 50 degrees as compared to the state where the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 30 degrees (see FIG. 25B) (see FIG. 25C). ), It is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area 2060. In addition, when the gate members 2071 and 2072 are completely closed (see FIG. 25D) compared to the state where the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 50 degrees (see FIG. 25C). The game ball is difficult to enter the specific area 2060 (no entry in this embodiment).

  In this embodiment, the gate members 2071 and 2072 are gradually controlled from the fully open state (see FIG. 25A) to the fully closed state (see FIG. 25D) over 2.0 seconds. To do. Details will be described later.

  In FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (D), about 30 degrees closed state (see FIG. 25 (B)) and about 50 degrees as a state in the middle of being controlled from the fully opened state to the fully closed state. Although the two states of the closed state (see FIG. 25C) are shown, the state in the middle of being controlled from the fully open state to the fully closed state is not limited to the above two states. For example, there may be a great number of states (that is, the gate members 2071 and 2072 may be smoothly controlled).

  Note that the seven arrows shown in FIGS. 25A to 25D schematically show each of the seven types of path of the game ball flowing down from the front side of the stage toward the back side. It is. FIG. 25A shows that a game ball that has flowed down two types of paths among the seven types of paths does not pass between the gate member 2071 and the gate member 2072 and therefore does not enter the specific area 2060 (“×” in the figure). ”) And a game ball that has flowed down five types of paths other than both ends passes between the gate member 2071 and the gate member 2072 and enters the specific area 2060 (indicated as“ ◯ ”in the figure). ing. Similarly, FIG. 25 (B) shows that three types of routes including the center enter the specific region 2060, and FIG. 25 (C) shows that one type of route in the center enters the specific region 2060. FIG. 25D shows that all the routes do not enter the specific area 2060.

  25 (A) to 25 (D), in order to explain the relationship between the state of the gate members 2071 and 2072 and the possibility of winning V, the game ball flowing down from the front side of the stage toward the back side. Although seven arrows are shown as the path of the game, the path of the game ball flowing down from the front side of the stage toward the back side is limited to that indicated by the arrows in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (D). Not. For example, the number of paths of the game ball may be a predetermined number of six or less (for example, a predetermined number defined by a groove or the like through which the game ball flows), or a large number of eight or more (an oblique path, a curved path) Or a route that changes direction upon collision.

  In the second embodiment, a part or all of the description is omitted with respect to the contents common to the first embodiment, but the contents common to the first embodiment in the second embodiment are: Contents that can be applied even if the variable prize apparatus 2000 is provided in place of the variable prize apparatus 40 of the first embodiment (including contents described as changes or additions in a range not departing from the gist of the first embodiment) ). For example, the various tables shown in FIG. 12 and the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 are the same as those in the first embodiment (the variable winning device 2000 instead of the variable winning device 40 in the first embodiment). The content can be applied even if it is provided.

  FIG. 26A is a diagram showing the contents of various small hits. Specifically, FIG. 26A shows more specific contents with respect to the contents shown in FIG. In the “small hit A” small hit game state, the number of releases is one and the maximum release period is 5 seconds (see FIG. 12H), but the above 5 seconds are as shown in FIG. In the second embodiment, it is set to 5 seconds from the timing at which the small hit is made (0.0 seconds after the timing at which the small hit is made) to 5.0 seconds after the timing at which the small hit is made. That is, when the small hit A is reached, the blade member 2010 is opened for 5.0 seconds after the small hit A is reached. In addition, in the small hit game state of “small hit B”, the number of releases is one, and the maximum release period is 1.8 seconds (see FIG. 12 (H)). As shown to A), in 2nd Embodiment, it is set to 1.8 second after 1.0 second of the timing which became the small hit-2.8 seconds after the timing which became the small hit. That is, when the small hit B is reached, the blade member 2010 is opened for 1.8 seconds from the time when the small hit B is reached for 1 second. The “timing at which a small hit is made” may be, for example, a timing at which the small special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram illustrating a protruding period of the protruding piece 2020 (a period in which the protruding piece 2020 is controlled to the protruding position). As shown in FIG. 26 (B), 0.5 seconds after the timing of the small hit to 2.5 seconds after the timing of the small hit, and 0.5 seconds after the timing of the small hit, and 4 of the timing of the small hit. The projecting period of the projecting piece 2020 is from 1.0 second to 1.0 second after 5.0 seconds from the timing at which a small hit occurs. In other words, when the small hit A or small hit B is reached, the small hit A or small hit B is 0.5 seconds from the time when 2.5 seconds have passed since the small hit A or small hit B is reached. The projecting piece 2020 is projected to the projecting position twice in total for 1.0 second from 4.0 seconds.

  Note that a period other than the projecting period shown in FIG. 26B is a non-projecting period of the projecting piece 2020 (a period during which the projecting piece 2020 is controlled to a non-projecting position). For example, the timing of the small hit (0.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit) to 2.5 seconds after the timing of the small hit, 2.5 seconds after the timing of the small hit, or 3 of the timing of the small hit The non-projection period of the projecting piece 2020 is after 1.0 second after 4.0 seconds from the timing after 0.0 seconds to the small hit and after 5.0 seconds after the timing after the small hit. In addition, after the end of the second protrusion period (5.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit) to the next small hit period, it may be a non-protruding period throughout or as a protruding period throughout. Alternatively, a period in which the non-projecting period and the projecting period are mixed may be used (for example, the projecting piece 2020 may be regularly projected to the projecting position).

  FIG. 26C is a diagram illustrating the time required for each passing route (normal route, special route). That is, FIG. 26C shows the required time for the normal route and the required time for the special route. The “time required by the normal route” is an average time required for the game ball to reach the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 after entering the normal route (after starting to flow down on the normal route forming member 2030). It is. “Required time by special route” means an average required time from when the game ball enters the special route (after starting to flow down on the special route forming member 2040) to reach the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072. It is. The “average required time” may be an average required time calculated based on a sample or the like, or a representative required time determined based on a sample or the like. The required time may be used. As shown in FIG. 26C, the time required for the normal route is about 11.0 seconds, whereas the time required for the special route is about 8.5 seconds. That is, the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 2.5 seconds earlier when passing through the special route than when passing through the normal route.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the normal path includes seven normal path forming members (normal path forming member 2030 → normal path forming member 2031 → normal path forming member 2033 → normal path forming member 2034 → normal path forming member. 2035 → normal route forming member 2036 → normal route forming member 2039), while the special route is a route passing through five special route forming members (special route forming member 2040 → special route forming member 2041). → Special route forming member 2043 → Special route forming member 2044 → Special route forming member 2049), because the total length of the special route is shorter than the normal route, or more special than the game ball passing through the normal route Since game balls passing through the route are faster, as described above, it is better to pass through the special route than through the normal route. Game ball is adapted to reach the position of the gates member 2071,2072.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 23A, the special route has a larger slope than the normal route, and also compared with the number of times the game ball changes direction on the normal route (the number of times the progress direction of the game ball changes). Since the number of times that the game ball changes direction on the special route is small, the game ball passing through the special route is faster than the game ball passing through the normal route. The number of times that the game ball changes direction on the normal route is 6 times (normal route forming member 2030 (right direction) → normal route forming member 2031 (left direction), normal route forming member 2031 (left direction) → normal route formation. Member 2033 (right direction), normal path forming member 2033 (right direction) → normal path forming member 2034 (left direction), normal path forming member 2034 (left direction) → normal path forming member 2035 (right direction), normal path forming Member 2035 (right direction) → normal path forming member 2036 (left direction), normal path forming member 2036 (left direction) → normal path forming member 2039 (right direction)). In addition, the number of times the game ball changes direction on the special route is three times (special route forming member 2041 (right direction) → special route forming member 2043 (left direction), special route forming member 2043 (left direction) → special route formation. Member 2044 (right direction), special path forming member 2044 (right direction) → special path forming member 2049 (left direction)).

  In the present embodiment, the gate members 2071 and 2072 are fully opened (from FIG. 25 (FIG. 25 (FIG. 25)) from 11.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit to 2.0 seconds after 13.0 seconds of the timing of the small hit. The control is gradually performed from the fully closed state (see FIG. 25D) to the fully closed state (see A). That is, the gate members 2071 and 2072 are gradually controlled from the fully opened state to the closed state when 11.0 seconds have elapsed from the small hit A or the small hit B, and after 2.0 seconds from the start of the control, When 13.0 seconds have elapsed since hitting A or small hitting B, control is performed so as to be in a completely closed state. The “timing at which a small hit is made” may be, for example, a timing at which the small special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B.

  FIG. 26D is a diagram showing the relationship between the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072 and the possibility of V winning. Specifically, FIG. 26D shows the timing at which the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 with the timing at which the small hit is made as a reference (0.0 seconds), and the V at the arrival timing. It shows the possibility of winning. In FIG. 26D, for convenience of explanation, there are four types of arrival timings (less than 11.0 seconds, 11.0 seconds to less than 12.0 seconds, 12.0 seconds to less than 13.0 seconds, 13.0 seconds). Seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 26 (D), when the arrival timing is less than 11.0 seconds (the game ball is placed on the gate members 2071 and 2072 before 11.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit. When the position is reached), the gate members 2071 and 2072 are still in a fully open state (a state where the game ball easily passes between the gate member 2071 and the gate member 2072 as shown in FIG. 25A). Therefore, the possibility of winning a V prize is great.

  On the other hand, when the arrival timing is 13.0 seconds or more (when the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 after 13.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit), at the time of arrival, Since the gate members 2071 and 2072 are already in a completely closed state (the state where the game ball cannot pass between the gate member 2071 and the gate member 2072 as shown in FIG. 25D), there is a possibility that a V prize will be won. No.

  Similarly, when the above arrival timing is 11.0 seconds or more and less than 12.0 seconds (after 11.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit, the game ball is placed before 12.0 seconds) When the gate members 2071 and 2072 are reached, there is a possibility of V winning, and when the above arrival timing is 12.0 seconds or more and less than 13.0 seconds (timing when a small hit occurs If the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 after 12.0 seconds and before 13.0 seconds, the possibility of winning a V prize is small.

  Note that the gate members 2071 and 2072 are temporarily changed from the fully open state to the fully closed state in 2.0 seconds after 11.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit to 13.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit. When the control is performed at a constant angular velocity (or a substantially constant angular velocity), the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at 45 degrees at 12.0 seconds, which is a small hit timing 1 second after the start of control. A state (not shown) is entered. Therefore, when the gate members 2071 and 2072 are controlled at a constant angular velocity (or substantially constant angular velocity) from the fully opened state to the fully closed state, the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 30 degrees ( (See FIG. 25 (B)) is after 11.0 seconds and before 12.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit, and the gate members 2071 and 2072 are closed at about 50 degrees. The state (see FIG. 25C) is in the state after 12.0 seconds and before 13.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between each winning timing in the small hit A and the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072. In FIG. 27, the horizontal direction (that is, the vertical direction) indicates the elapsed time (0.0 seconds to 14.0 seconds) from the timing when the small hit A is reached. Note that the winning timing is the timing at which the opened winning blade member 2010 enters the variable winning device 2000. The same applies to FIG. 28 described later (in the case of small hit B).

  The upper “gate closing operation” in FIG. 27 is a closing operation period of the gate members 2071 and 2072 (an operation period in which the gate members 2071 and 2072 operate from the fully opened state to the fully closed state). As described above, the closing operation period of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is from 11.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached to 2.0 seconds after 13.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached. . In FIG. 27, the closing operation period (11.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached to 2.0 seconds after 13.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is set) is indicated by an arrow (open → closed). ). The same applies to FIG. 28 described later (in the case of small hit B).

  If the gate members 2071 and 2072 are fully opened by the start of the closing operation period of the gate members 2071 and 2072 (11.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached), the gate member 2071 , 2072 may be any period of the opening operation period (the operation period in which the fully closed state is operated to the fully open state). More preferably, the earliest timing at which the game ball can reach the gate members 2071 and 2072 (for example, the speed of the game balls when entering the variable winning device 2000, the collision between the game balls, the state of the stage, etc.) It is only necessary that the gate members 2071 and 2072 are fully opened by the earliest arrival timing assumed). That is, the “required time” shown in FIG. 26C is an average required time. Actually, the speed of the game balls when entering the variable winning device 2000, the collision between the game balls, the stage The game ball that reaches the gate members 2071 and 2072 soon enough (for example, 10.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached) should not be disadvantaged. It is preferable. The same applies to FIG. 28 described later (in the case of small hit B).

  The length of the opening operation period of the gate members 2071 and 2072 may be the same as the length of the closing operation period (2.0 seconds) of the gate members 2071 and 2072, or may be longer than the length of the closing operation period. It may be shorter or longer than the length of the closing operation period. The same applies to FIG. 28 described later (in the case of small hit B).

  In FIG. 27, the “open period (small hit A)” on the left side is the maximum open period in the small hit gaming state of the small hit A (the maximum period during which the blade member 2010 is opened, that is, the variable winning device 2000 is in the open state). The maximum period). As shown in FIG. 26 (A), the maximum opening period of the small hit A in the small hit gaming state is from 0.0 seconds after the timing at which the small hit A is reached to 5.0 at the timing at which the small hit A is reached. 5 seconds after the second. In FIG. 27, the maximum opening period (0.0 seconds after the timing at which the small hit A is reached to 5 seconds after 5.0 seconds at the timing at which the small hitting A is set) is expressed as “opening period (small hitting A ) "On the right side of the figure.

  The “protrusion period” on the left side in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (B), the projecting period of the projecting piece 2020 is twice, and the first time is 2.5 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached to the timing when the small hit A is reached. The second time is 0.5 seconds after 0 seconds, and the second time is 4.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached to 1.0 seconds after 5.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached. In FIG. 27, the first protruding period of the protruding piece 2020 (2.5 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached to 0.5 seconds after 3.0 seconds of the timing when the small hit A is set), The second protruding period of the protruding piece 2020 (4.0 seconds after the timing at which the small hit A is reached to 1.0 second after 5.0 seconds after the timing at which the small hit A is reached) "On the right side of" The same applies to FIG. 28 described later (in the case of small hit B).

  In FIG. 27, the “normal path” on the left schematically shows that the game ball passes through the normal path. The time required for the normal route is about 11.0 seconds as shown in FIG. In FIG. 27, for the game balls (game ball a, game ball b, and game ball c in the figure) passing through the normal route, the time corresponding to the required time (about 11.0 seconds) is indicated in the horizontal direction. Stretched out. The same applies to FIG. 28 described later (in the case of small hit B).

  In FIG. 27, the “special route” on the left schematically shows that the game ball passes through the special route. The time required for the special route is about 8.5 seconds as shown in FIG. In FIG. 27, the time corresponding to the required time (about 8.5 seconds) is shown in the horizontal direction for the game balls (game ball d, game ball e, and game ball f in the figure) passing through the special route. Stretched out. The same applies to FIG. 28 described later (in the case of small hit B).

  Hereinafter, each winning timing in the small hit A and the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072 will be described in detail. The following winning timings are merely examples, and other winning timings naturally exist.

(In the case of 0.5 seconds after the timing when the winning timing is small hit A)
If the game ball wins 0.5 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the non-projecting position 0.5 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, so the small hit A is reached. The game ball won (game ball a in the figure) 0.5 seconds after the timing entered the normal route. The time required for the normal route (average time required for the game ball to enter the normal route and reach the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072) is about 11.0 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball a reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 11.5 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached. In the figure, game balls (game ball a, game ball b, game ball c, which will be described later) that enter the normal route are indicated by broken lines, and game balls (game ball d, game, which will be described later) that enter the special route. The ball e and the game ball f) are indicated by a one-dot chain line.

(In the case of 1.2 seconds after the timing when the winning timing is small hit A)
If the game ball is won 1.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the non-projecting position after 1.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, so the small hit A is reached. The game ball (game ball b in the figure) that has won a prize 1.2 seconds after the timing enters the normal route. The time required for the normal route is about 11.0 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball b reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 12.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached.

(When the winning timing is 2.0 seconds after the timing when the winning timing is A)
If the game ball wins 2.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the non-projecting position after 2.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, so the small hit A is reached. The game ball (game ball c in the figure) that has won a prize after 2.0 seconds of the timing entered the normal route. The time required for the normal route is about 11.0 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrow, the game ball c reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 13.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached.

(When the winning timing is 2.7 seconds after the timing when the win is A)
If the game ball wins 2.7 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the protruding position 2.7 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, so the small hit A is reached. A game ball (game ball d in the figure) won 2.7 seconds after the timing enters the special route. The time required for the special route (the average time required for the game ball to enter the special route and reach the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072) is about 8.5 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball d reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 11.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached.

(In the case of 4.2 seconds after the timing when the winning timing is small hit A)
When the game ball wins 4.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the protruding position after 4.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, so the small hit A is achieved. A game ball (game ball e in the figure) that wins 4.2 seconds after the timing enters the special route. The time required for the special route is about 8.5 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball e reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 12.7 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached.

(When the winning timing is 4.7 seconds after the timing when the winning position is A)
If the game ball wins 4.7 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the protruding position after 4.7 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached, so the small hit A is reached. A game ball (game ball f in the figure) that has won a prize 4.7 seconds after the timing enters the special route. The time required for the special route is about 8.5 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball f reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 13.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached.

  According to each of the winning timing examples described above, the timing at which the gate members 2071 and 2072 arrive at the positions of the game ball d and the timing at which the small hit A is reached 2.7 seconds after the timing at which the small hit A is reached. A game ball a won 0.5 seconds later, a game ball b won 1.2 seconds after the timing of a small hit A, a game ball e won 4.2 seconds after a timing of a small hit A, a small The game ball c won 2.0 seconds after the timing of hitting A, and the game ball f won 4.7 seconds after the timing of hitting A is fastest. Further, since the possibility of winning a V is higher as it is reached earlier (see FIGS. 25A to 25D and FIG. 26D), the possibility of winning a V is 2. Game ball d won 7 seconds later, game ball a won 0.5 seconds after the timing of small hit A, game ball b won 1.2 seconds after the timing of small hit A, small hit A The game ball e won after 4.2 seconds from the timing of the game, the game ball c won 2.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit A, and 4.7 seconds after the timing of the small hit A The game balls f increase in order.

  In other words, since the time required for the special route (approximately 8.5 seconds) is shorter than the time required for the normal route (approximately 11.0 seconds), the special route is entered even if winning after the game ball that has entered the normal route. In such a case, the gate members 2071 and 2072 may be reached earlier than the game balls that have entered the normal route. For example, game ball d has won after game ball a and game ball b that have entered the normal route, but game ball d has entered the special route, so game ball a and game that have entered the normal route. The gate members 2071 and 2072 arrive at positions earlier than the ball b. In other words, the earlier the winning timing is not, the faster the gate members 2071 and 2072 are reached. The time until the gate members 2071 and 2072 are reached is determined to enter the normal route or the special route. Therefore, in addition to the winning timing, the player can also pay attention to whether to enter the normal route or the special route.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between each winning timing in the small hit B and the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072. Note that part or all of the description of parts common to those in FIG. 27 is omitted.

  In FIG. 28, the “open period (small hit B)” on the left side is the maximum open period in the small hit B small hit gaming state (the maximum period during which the blade member 2010 is opened, that is, the variable winning device 2000 is in the open state). The maximum period). As shown in FIG. 26 (A), the maximum opening period of the small hit B in the small hit gaming state is 1.0 second after the timing when the small hit B is reached to 2.8 of the timing when the small hit B is reached. 1.8 seconds after the second. In FIG. 28, the maximum opening period (1.0 seconds after the timing at which the small hit B is reached to 1.8 seconds after 2.8 seconds at the timing at which the small hitting B is reached) is expressed as “open period (small The right side of “Batch B)” is indicated by a rectangle.

  Hereinafter, each winning timing in the small hit B and the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072 will be described in detail. The following winning timings are merely examples, and other winning timings naturally exist.

(When the winning timing is 1.2 seconds after the timing when the winning time is B)
If the game ball is won 1.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the non-projecting position after 1.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached, so the small hit B is reached. The game ball (game ball b in the figure) that has won a prize 1.2 seconds after the timing enters the normal route. The time required for the normal route is about 11.0 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball b reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 12.2 seconds after the timing of the small hit.

(When the winning timing is 2.0 seconds after the timing when the win is B)
If the game ball wins 2.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the non-projecting position after 2.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached, so the small hit B is reached. The game ball (game ball c in the figure) that has won a prize after 2.0 seconds of the timing entered the normal route. The time required for the normal route is about 11.0 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball c reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 13.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached.

(When the winning timing is 2.7 seconds after the timing when the small win B is reached)
If the game ball wins 2.7 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached, the protruding piece 2020 is in the protruding position 2.7 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached, so the small hit B is reached. A game ball (game ball d in the figure) won 2.7 seconds after the timing enters the special route. The time required for the special route (the average time required for the game ball to enter the special route and reach the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072) is about 8.5 seconds. Therefore, as shown by the arrows, the game ball d reaches the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 about 11.2 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached.

  According to each of the winning timing examples described above, the arrival timing of the gate members 2071 and 2072 reaches the position of the gaming ball d and the small hit B that are won 2.7 seconds after the small hit B timing. The game ball b won after 1.2 seconds, and the game ball c won 2.0 seconds after the timing when the small hit B is reached, in order. Also, since the possibility of winning a V prize increases as it reaches earlier (see FIGS. 25 (A) to (D) and FIG. 26 (D)), the possibility of winning a V is 2. The game ball d won 7 seconds later, the game ball b won 1.2 seconds after the timing of the small hit B, and the game ball c won 2.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit B, in descending order.

  In other words, since the time required for the special route (approximately 8.5 seconds) is shorter than the time required for the normal route (approximately 11.0 seconds), the special route is entered even if winning after the game ball that has entered the normal route. In such a case, the gate members 2071 and 2072 may be reached earlier than the game balls that have entered the normal route. For example, game ball d has won after game ball a and game ball b that have entered the normal route, but game ball d has entered the special route, so game ball a and game that have entered the normal route. The gate members 2071 and 2072 arrive at positions earlier than the ball b. In other words, the earlier the winning timing is not, the faster the gate members 2071 and 2072 are reached. The time until the gate members 2071 and 2072 are reached is determined to enter the normal route or the special route. Therefore, in addition to the winning timing, the player can also pay attention to whether to enter the normal route or the special route.

  As described above, according to FIGS. 23 to 28, the total length of the special route is made shorter than that of the normal route, the inclination of the special route is made larger than that of the normal route, and the number of times the game ball changes the direction in the special route It is more advantageous for the player to pass through the special route than when passing through the normal route (the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 earlier and is easy to win V) ). Thereby, in addition to the winning timing, the player can be focused on whether to enter the normal route or the special route, and the operation of the gate members 2071 and 2072 (gate closing operation). improves.

  Note that the configuration that allows the player to be more advantageous when passing through the special route than when passing through the normal route is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.

  For example, if it is more advantageous for a player to pass a special route than to pass a normal route, the total length of the special route may not be shorter than the normal route (the total length of the special route and the normal route The total length of the route may be the same, or the total length of the special route may be longer than the normal route). Even if the total length of the special route is longer than the normal route, for example, a member that increases the time until the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is provided on the normal route, or the game ball is directed in the special route. By making the number of times of switching less than the normal route, it may be more advantageous for the player to pass through the special route than to pass through the normal route. Incidentally, as a member for increasing the time until the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072, a flow delay member T (see FIGS. 29B and 29C) described later, The illustrated cruise 300) may be provided on the normal path.

  Further, if it is advantageous for the player to pass the special route compared to passing the normal route, the inclination of the special route may not be larger than the normal route (the inclination of the special route and the normal route). The inclination of the route may be the same, or the inclination of the special route may be smaller than the normal route). For example, even if the inclination of the special route is smaller than that of the normal route, a member that increases the time until the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is provided on the normal route, or the total length of the special route is set to the normal route. (It is possible to shorten the overall length by using a lot of drops even if the inclination is small), or by reducing the number of times that the game ball changes direction in the special route, compared to the normal route. The player may be more advantageous when passing through the special route than when passing through the route.

  Further, if it is more advantageous for the player to pass through the special route than to pass through the normal route, the number of times the game ball changes direction in the special route may not be less than the normal route ( The number of times that the game ball changes direction in the special route may be the same as the number of times that the game ball changes direction in the normal route, and the number of times that the game ball changes direction in the special route may be greater than that in the normal route). For example, even if the number of times the game ball changes direction in the special route is larger than that in the normal route, a member that increases the time until the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is provided on the normal route. By making the total length of the route shorter than the normal route, it may be more advantageous for the player to pass through the special route than to pass through the normal route.

  Hereinafter, Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the description of the first modification, a part or all of the description is omitted for the contents common to the embodiments described in FIGS. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of a first modification of the second embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 29A is a front view of a configuration example of a variable winning device 2001 described as the first modification. FIGS. 29B and 29C are top views of the normal path forming members 2037 and 2038 as seen from above. FIGS. 29D and 29E are top views of the special path forming members 2043 and 2044 as viewed from above.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first modification of the second embodiment is provided with a variable winning device 2001. That is, in the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 28, the variable winning device 2000 (see FIG. 23A) is provided, but in the first modification, the variable winning device 2001 (see FIG. 29A) is provided. The difference is that it is provided.

  In other words, in the case of the first modification, in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has become the small hit symbol, the accessory opening / closing operation (the operation of the blade member 2010) is executed, and the variable winning device The game balls that have entered the inside of 2001 are distributed to the special route (the route formed by the special route forming members 2040 to 2049) or the normal route (the route formed by the normal route forming members 2030 to 2039) by the protruding piece 2020. Then, when a player enters the specific area 2060 and is detected by a specific area switch (not shown), a V prize is generated. Also in the first modification, when a V prize is generated, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the player can acquire many game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (A), the variable winning device 2001 includes normal route forming members 2037, 2038 instead of the normal route forming members 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036 of the variable winning device 2000 of FIG. 23 (A). Prepare. Note that there is a difference between the time required for a game ball entering the variable prize winning device 2001 to enter the normal path and reach the normal path forming member 2037 and the time required to enter the special path and reach the special path forming member 2043. There shall be no. Although the flow direction of the game ball is different, the inclination of the normal path forming member 2037 and the inclination of the special path forming member 2043 are the same, and the inclination of the normal path forming member 2038 and the inclination of the special path forming member 2044 are the same. Shall.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (B), a flow delay member T is provided on the flow lower surface of the game ball in the normal path forming member 2037. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29D, the flow delay member T is not provided on the flow lower surface of the game ball in the special path forming member 2043. A broken line or a solid circle in FIG. 29B and FIG. 29D is a trajectory of the game ball (a position at every fixed time). 29B and 29D show a special path formation when the game ball on the normal path forming member 2037 collides (contacts) with the third flow delay member T (see FIG. 29B). The game ball on the member 2043 indicates that the special path forming member 2043 has been flown down. According to FIG. 29 (B) and FIG. 29 (C), the traveling direction of the game ball is changed by the flow delay member T (specifically, by colliding with the flow delay member T), and the game ball flows down. The speed is decreasing. That is, even if the inclination of the normal path forming member 2037 and the inclination of the special path forming member 2043 are the same, the flow path delay member T is provided on the normal path forming member 2037, while the flow path delay member T is provided on the special path forming member 2043. Since it is not provided, the time required for the game ball to flow down on the special path forming member 2043 is shorter than the time required for the game ball to flow down on the normal path forming member 2037.

  Similarly, even if the inclination of the normal path forming member 2038 and the inclination of the special path forming member 2044 are the same, as shown in FIG. 29C and FIG. However, the special path forming member 2044 is not provided with the flow-down delay member T. Therefore, the time required for the game ball to flow down on the special path forming member 2044 is normally on the normal path forming member 2038. Is shorter than the time it takes to finish flowing down.

  As described above, according to FIG. 29, when a member (flow delay member T) that increases the time until the game ball reaches the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is provided on the normal route, Compared to the special route, it is more advantageous for the player. Thereby, in addition to the winning timing, the player can be focused on whether to enter the normal route or the special route, and the operation of the gate members 2071 and 2072 (gate closing operation). improves.

  Hereinafter, Modification 2 of the second embodiment will be described. In the description of the second modification, a part or all of the description is omitted with respect to the contents common to the embodiments described in FIGS. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a second modification of the second embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 30A is a front view of a configuration example of a variable prize winning device 2002 described as a second modification. FIG. 30B is a top view of the cruise 2021 as viewed from above.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in Modification 2 of the second embodiment is provided with a variable winning device 2002. That is, in the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 28, the variable winning device 2000 (see FIG. 23A) is provided. The difference is that it is provided.

  That is, in the case of the second modification, the accessory winning / closing operation (the operation of the blade member 2010) is executed in the small hit game state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol, and the variable winning device The game balls that have entered the interior of 2002 are distributed to the special route (the route formed by the special route forming members 2042 to 2049) or the normal route (the route formed by the normal route forming members 2032 to 2039) by the croon 2021. Then, when entering the specific area 2060 and detected by a specific area switch (not shown), a V prize is generated. In the second modification as well, when a V prize is generated, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the player can acquire many game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the variable winning device 2002 includes a protruding piece 2020, a normal path forming member 2030, a normal path forming member 2031, a special path forming member 2040, and a special path of the variable winning device 2000 in FIG. Instead of the route forming member 2041, a guide route forming member 2011, a croon 2021, a normal route forming member 2032, and a special route forming member 2042 are provided.

  The guide path forming member 2011 forms a guide path for guiding the game ball that has entered the variable prize device 2002 by the blade member 2010 to the clown 2021.

  As shown in FIG. 30B, the croon 2021 has a bottom part capable of retaining the game ball flowing in from the guide path forming member 2011, and the bottom part has through holes 2022, 2023, 2024 through which the game ball can pass. Is formed. The game ball that has entered the croon 2021 stays on the bottom and then passes through one of the through holes 2022, 2023, and 2024 and falls below the croon 2021. “Standing on the bottom” includes not only a relatively long stay on the bottom such as rolling on the bottom, but also a very short stay on the bottom. For example, a situation in which a game ball arriving at the bottom rolls linearly toward the through-hole 2022 and smoothly passes through the through-hole 2022 and falls below the croon 2021 may be “ 2022, 2023, and 2024, and falls below the croon 2021 ”. In other words, the staying time of the game ball on the bottom of the croon 2021 is the time from when the game ball starts to roll on the bottom until it passes through one of the through holes 2022, 2023, and 2024.

  There is a variation in the residence time of the game ball on the bottom of the croon 2021. Therefore, even if the winning timing is early (for example, even if the winning is 0.3 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached), if the staying time is very long, the arrival timing (game ball) to the gate members 2071 and 2072 Will arrive at the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072). Even if the winning timing is late (for example, even if the winning is 4.8 seconds after the timing when the small hit A is reached), if the staying time is very short, the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072 is advanced. . That is, the croon 2021 has a function of making the arrival timing of the gate members 2071 and 2072 irregular (a function of speeding up or slowing down). Actually, the arrival timing of the gate members 2071 and 2072 may be delayed or accelerated depending on whether the game ball enters the normal route or the special route. Focusing on the above residence time, the case where the approach routes are the same is described.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, a normal path forming member 2032 is provided below the through hole 2022 or the through hole 2023 so as to receive a game ball falling from the through hole 2022 or the through hole 2023. A special path forming member 2042 is provided below the through hole 2024 so as to receive the game ball falling from the through hole 2024. Accordingly, a game ball dropped from the through hole 2022 or the through hole 2023 enters the normal path (flows onto the normal path forming member 2032), and a game ball dropped from the through hole 2024 enters the special path (special path forming member 2042). Inflow).

  That is, in addition to the function of making the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072 irregular, the croon 2021 causes the game ball to enter in the same manner as the protruding piece 2020 (see FIGS. 23A and 29B). It also has a function of distributing a route to a special route or a normal route.

  As described above, according to FIG. 30, the Kroon 2021 having the function of making the winning timing, the arrival timing to the gate members 2071 and 2072 irregular, and the function of distributing the path for entering the game ball to the special path or the normal path. In addition to the winning timing, the game ball stays on the croon 2021, whether to enter the normal route or the special route, and the operation of the gate members 2071 and 2072 (gate closing operation). Since the player can be noticed, the gaming interest is improved.

  In addition, in the aspect (refer FIG. 30 (A)) which provides the croon 2021, although it depends also on the residence time on a croon, compared with the aspect (refer FIG. 23 (A) and FIG. 29 (A)) which provides the protrusion piece 2020. The timing at which the game ball enters the normal route or the special route is generally delayed. Therefore, in the aspect in which the croon 2021 is provided, the time required for the normal route and the time required for the special route are both shortened compared to the case in which the protruding piece 2020 is provided (the difference between the time required for the normal route and the time required for the special route is However, the start timing of the closing operation period may be delayed.

  Although the second embodiment has been described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment (for example, the variable winning device 2000 shown in FIG. 23A or the variable winning device shown in FIG. 29A). 2001 and a pachinko gaming machine 1 equipped with the variable prize device 2002 shown in FIG. 30A) can pass through a passage (for example, FIG. 23A or FIG. 23) through which a game medium (such as a game ball) can pass. 29 (A) and FIG. 30 (A), a normal path formed by the normal path forming members 2030 to 2039, a special path formed by the special path forming members 2040 to 2049, etc.), and a passing path By controlling the guide member (for example, the blade member 2010 shown in FIG. 23 (A), FIG. 29 (A), or FIG. 30 (A)), the game medium is controlled so as to easily enter the passage path. Enter the passage For the player based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area (for example, the specific area 2060 shown in FIG. 23A, FIG. 29A, or FIG. 30A) after passing through the passage route. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a specific area entry restriction member (for example, that can restrict the game medium that has passed through the passage route from entering the specific area) Gate area members 2071, 2072, etc.) and specific area entry restriction control means (for example, the CPU 106 drives the solenoid) that performs specific area entry restriction control that restricts the game medium from entering the specific area by the specific area entry restriction member. And the like to control the gate members 2071 and 2072), and the specific area entry restriction control means operates the passage route guide member. Based on the above, by gradually operating the specific area entry restricting member (for example, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 30, the gate members 2071 and 2072 are gradually changed from the open state to the closed state after the blade member 2010 is opened. To gradually enter the game medium into the specific area (for example, gradually restrict as shown in FIG. 25). Thereby, in addition to the winning timing, it is possible to pay attention to the operation of the gate members 2071 and 2072 while passing through the passage route, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  The passage route is a first passage route (for example, a normal route formed by the normal route forming members 2030 to 2039 shown in FIGS. 23A, 29A, and 30A). The second passage route (for example, the special route forming member 2040 shown in FIG. 23A, FIG. 29A, or FIG. 30A) that requires a shorter time for the game medium to pass than the first passage route. ˜2049, etc.). Thereby, since there are passage routes with different required times, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  The first passage route (for example, a normal route) is a passage route that changes the traveling direction of the game medium more frequently than the second passage route (for example, a special route). For example, in the variable winning device 2000 shown in FIG. 23A and the variable winning device 2001 shown in FIG. 30A, the number of normal route forming members forming the normal route is the special route forming forming the special route. Since the number of members is larger than the number of members, the normal route is more frequently changed in the traveling direction of the game ball than the special route (the number of times the game ball is turned in the left-right direction). Further, in the variable winning device 2001 shown in FIG. 29A, since the flow-down delay member T that does not exist in the special path forming members 2043 and 2044 exists in the normal path forming members 2037 and 2038, the normal path is The frequency of changing the traveling direction of the game ball (the number of times the game ball collides with the flow-down delay member T and changes direction) is higher than that of the special route. Note that the game balls flowing down on the normal route or the special route may be made visible to the player. Thereby, since it is easy to understand visually, game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, based on the fact that a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol etc.) is derived and displayed by performing a variation display, the game medium can easily enter the passage route by operating the passage route guide member. Control (for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (H) and FIG. 26 (A), in the case of small hit A, the blade member 2010 is opened for 5 seconds, and in the case of small hit B, By opening the wing member 2010 for 1.8 seconds, the game ball is controlled so as to easily enter the variable winning devices 2000, 2001, 2002), and a plurality of types of predetermined display results (for example, small hit A And a special symbol indicating a small hit B, etc. are determined in advance, and the operation mode of the specific region entry restriction member is independent of which of the predetermined display results is derived and displayed. In (For example, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the gate closing operation of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is performed when the special symbol indicating the small hit A is stopped and displayed as the small hit A, and the small hit A is The special pattern to be displayed is constant regardless of whether the special symbol is stopped and the small hit B is obtained), and the operation mode of the passage route guide member is derived from any of a plurality of predetermined display results. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the manner in which the blade member 2010 is opened differs depending on whether it is a small hit A or a small hit B). Thereby, attention can also be paid to the type of the predetermined display result (small hit).

  In other words, regardless of whether or not a plurality of types of predetermined display results are predetermined (that is, even if the special symbol indicating the small hit A and the special symbol indicating the small hit B are different, the small hit A special symbol indicating A and a special symbol indicating small hit B are the same), the operation mode of the specific region entry restriction member (for example, the gate closing operation of the gate members 2071, 2072, etc.) It is constant regardless of the operation mode of the passage guide member (the blade member 2010 is opened, etc.).

  Further, the game medium has a ball staying member (for example, the clown 2021 shown in FIG. 30B, the croon 300 shown in FIG. 22 or the like) having a different residence time depending on the rolling mode of the game medium. Depending on the dwell time of the game, the time until the game medium passes through the passage route is different (for example, when the player stays in the croon 2021 for a long time and enters the normal route and does not stay in the croon 2021 for a long time) The time it takes for the game ball to pass through the normal route is different from the case of entering, and the special route is entered without staying in the cruise 2021 for a long time. Depending on the case, the time until the game ball finishes passing the special route is different). Thereby, attention can also be paid to the waiting time of the game ball.

  In the second embodiment, instead of the protruding piece 2020 (see FIG. 23A and FIG. 29A) and the clown 2021 (see FIG. 30A), the distribution described in the first embodiment is used. The passages may be sorted using the device 200 (stopper 210, stopper 250). In other words, by providing the accessory count switch 23, when a game ball is detected and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls is detected, only the special route where the game ball easily enters the specific area 2060 is detected. You may make it distribute a game ball. Also in the second embodiment, the prefetch notice effect described in the first embodiment may be executed.

  That is, in the first state (for example, the state where the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are in the closed state or the state in which the blade member 2010 is closed), the game medium enters the passage path more than the first state. A variable display that has not yet started as a pending storage, including a second state that is easy to perform (for example, a state where the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are open or a state where the blade member 2010 is open). Preserving storage means that can be stored (for example, the part where the CPU 106 executes S207 to S210 of the start winning determination process) and prefetching that suggests whether or not the second state is entered before the variable display corresponding to the holding storage Pre-reading notice effect execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 126 executes the pre-reading notice effect determination process) capable of executing the notice effect, and a game medium entering the passage route Detecting means (for example, an accessory count switch 23), a first passage path entry restricting member (for example, a stopper 210) that can restrict the game medium from entering the first passage path, and the detection When the means detects a predetermined number of game media, the first passage route entry restriction control is performed to restrict the game medium from entering the first passage route by the first passage route entry restriction member. Restriction control means (for example, the CPU 106 performs a process of driving the stopper solenoid 54 in response to a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls being detected by the accessory count switch 23 in the small hit release process. And a portion for moving the stopper 210 to the restriction position), and the first passage route entry restriction control means performs the first passage route entry restriction control. The game medium is more likely to enter the second passage route when the first passage route entry restriction control is not performed (for example, by moving the stopper 210 to the restriction position, the game ball only on the special route). May be arranged). Thereby, attention can be paid to the pre-reading notice effect and the number of winning game balls.

  The second embodiment has been described above, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and there may be changes and additions within a scope that does not depart from the gist.

  For example, in the description of the first embodiment, if the content exemplified as a change or addition in a range not departing from the gist of the first embodiment is within a range not departing from the gist of the second embodiment, the change or the addition May be applied to the second embodiment.

  For example, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data. Good. Further, even when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value in the predetermined range may be assigned to the big hit type of “big hit B”. In addition, by referring to the common table data when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure and the second special figure, the small hit type may be determined regardless of the fluctuation special figure. Good. Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the small hit type may be determined as “small hit A” at a rate of 100%. Also, the small hit type (small hit type) may be one type or three or more types.

  In the second embodiment, the game state may be controlled to the big hit game state when the variation display result is “big hit” and when the game ball enters the specific area 2060, or the specific area 2060 has a game. You may make it control to a big hit game state only by the ball approaching.

  In the second embodiment, the game ball passing through the normal route and the game ball passing through the special route are both directed to the common gate members 2071 and 2072 (FIG. 23A). 29 (A) and FIG. 30 (A)), gate members are provided on the downstream side of the normal route and the downstream side of the special route (for example, gate members 2071a and 2072a are provided on the downstream side of the normal route) Gate members 2071b and 2072b are provided on the downstream side of the special route), and the game balls that have passed the normal route and the game balls that have passed the special route may be directed to different gate members (games that have passed the normal route). The ball may go to the gate members 2071a and 2072a, and the game ball that has passed through the special route may go to the gate members 2071b and 2072b). The average time required for the game ball passing through the special route to reach the position of the gate members 2071b and 2072b is the average time required for the game ball passing through the normal route to reach the position of the gate members 2071a and 2072a. It only needs to be shorter than the required time.

  Further, in the second embodiment, in each round of the big hit gaming state, the next round may be executed even when the game ball does not enter the specific area 2060, or the game is played in the specific area 2060. When the ball enters, the next round may be executed (V continuation). Note that the game balls won during the round may be easier to enter the special route than the game balls won when not in the round. Further, by restricting the entry of game balls into the normal route during the round, the game balls won during the round may always enter the special route.

  The jackpot gaming state of the second embodiment may be one in which a round by opening control of the blade member 2010 is executed. For example, a special variable winning device separately from the variable winning devices 2000, 2001, 2002 By providing (not shown), the round by the opening control of the special variable winning device may be executed.

  In the second embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the variable display hold storage may be 1 or any value of 2 or more.

  In the second embodiment, the special game is executed when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 based on the small hit. Although the operation control of the blade member 2010 is executed, the operation control of the blade member 2010 may be executed without executing the special game. For example, based on the fact that a game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43, only the random value MR2 for hit type determination is extracted, and the extracted MR2 value is obtained. The blade member 2010 may be controlled to be open in a maximum opening period corresponding to the corresponding small hit type (for example, 5 seconds for small hit A and 1.8 seconds for small hit B). . Further, the game effect LED 9 may be caused to emit light during a period during which the blade member 2010 is controlled to be in an open state (for example, the above 5 seconds or 1.8 seconds).

  In the second embodiment, the gate members 2071 and 2072 are controlled from the fully open state to the fully closed state for 2 seconds (FIGS. 27 and 28). The control time controlled to the state may not be 2 seconds. For example, it may be 1 second or 3 seconds. In the second embodiment, it has been described that the gate members 2071 and 2072 are gradually controlled from the fully opened state to the fully closed state, but the state in the middle of the transition from the fully opened state to the fully closed state is Many controls (for example, smooth control) and controls that have one state (for example, about 45 degree closed state) during the transition from the fully open state to the fully closed state are also possible. It corresponds to being gradually controlled to the state. In addition, the control in which there is one state during the transition from the fully open state to the completely closed state is a sudden change from the fully open state to the intermediate state, and after temporarily stopping in the intermediate state, The control is such that it suddenly changes from a state to a fully closed state. That is, the control of the fully open state → one or more intermediate states → the fully closed state is included in gradually controlling from the fully open state to the fully closed state.

  Further, even when control is performed so as not to simply go from the open state to the closed state, when control is performed from the open state to the closed state throughout, the control is gradually performed from the fully open state to the fully closed state. Included in that. For example, even when control is performed so that the current state is more open than the previous state, control is performed from the open state to the closed state throughout (for example, the fully open state → closed 30 degrees) State (closed 30 degrees from the previous time) → 15 degree closed state (opened 15 degrees from the previous time) → 45 degree closed state (closed 30 degrees from the previous time) → 30 degree closed state (opened 15 degrees from the previous time) → 60 Degree closed state (closed 30 degrees from the previous time) → 45 degree closed state (opened 15 degrees from the previous time) → closed state 75 degrees (closed 30 degrees from the previous time) → closed state 60 degrees (opened 15 degrees from the previous time) → The completely closed state (when the control is performed such that it is closed 30 degrees from the previous time) may be interpreted as being included in the gradual control from the fully open state to the fully closed state.

  In addition, each control amount from the fully open state to the fully closed state (for example, an angle to be narrowed in the case of performing an operation of gradually narrowing the angle), that is, a distance between control (previous and current control). The difference in the amount may be equal (constant) or may not be equal. That is, the control from the fully open state to the fully closed state may be controlled with an equal control amount, or may not be controlled with an equal control amount. It should be noted that controlling from the fully open state to the fully closed state with an equal amount of control means, for example, a fully open state → 30 degree closed state (closed by 30 degrees from the previous time) → 60 degree closed state (30 from the previous time). (Closed degree)) → completely closed state (closed 30 degrees from the previous time), etc. (in this case, the control amount at each time is equal to 30 degrees). In addition, when the control is not performed with a uniform control amount from the fully open state to the fully closed state, for example, the fully open state → 40 degree closed state (40 degree closed compared to the previous time) → 70 degree closed state (than the previous time) 30 degrees closed) → Completely closed state (closed 20 degrees from the previous time) (when the control amount decreases gradually) or fully open state → 20 degrees closed state (closed 20 degrees from the previous time) → 50 degree closed state (closed 30 degrees from the previous time) → Full closed state (closed 40 degrees from the previous time) (when the control amount increases gradually) or 30 degrees closed state (from the previous time) 30 degree closed) → 70 degree closed state (closed 40 degrees from the previous time) → completely closed state (closed 20 degrees from the previous time) (when the control amount increases or decreases), etc. (In these cases Goryo is not uniform).

  In addition, each control interval (for example, a time during which the operation of narrowing is gradually performed when the operation of gradually narrowing the angle is not performed) from the fully open state to the fully closed state, that is, the control time interval is uniform. Or may not be equal. That is, the control from the fully open state to the fully closed state may be controlled at equal control intervals, or may not be controlled at equal control intervals. Note that the control from the fully open state to the fully closed state at equal control intervals means, for example, that the fully open state is maintained for 0.3 seconds → the closed operation for 0.2 seconds is K1 degree closed state → K1 degree closed. State maintained for 0.3 seconds → K2 degree closed state by 0.2 second closing operation → K2 degree closed state maintained for 0.3 second → K3 degree closed state by 0.2 second closing operation → K3 degree closed state 0.3 For example, it is controlled so as to be in a completely closed state by a closing operation of 0.2 seconds → 0.2 seconds (in this case, the control interval of each time is equal to 0.3 seconds). In addition, if the control is not performed at an equal control interval from the fully open state to the fully closed state, for example, the fully open state is maintained for 0.45 → closed state for 0.2 seconds, K1 degree closed state → K1 degree 0. Closed state maintained for 0.35 seconds → K2 degree closed state by 0.2 second closed operation → K2 degree closed state maintained for 0.25 second → K3 degree closed state by 0.2 second closed operation → K3 degree closed state For example, when the control is performed so as to be in a completely closed state by a closing operation for 0.2 seconds (when the control interval is gradually reduced), or the fully open state is maintained for 0.15 → 0.2. K1 degree closed state by second-second closing operation → K1 degree closed state maintained for 0.25 seconds → K2 degree closed state by 0.2 second closing operation → K2 degree closed state maintained for 0.35 seconds → 0.2 second closing operation Closed by K3 degree → K Degree closed state 0.45 seconds maintained → 0.2 second closing operation to control to be in a completely closed state (when the control interval increases gradually), or the fully open state is between 0.15 Maintenance → K1 degree closed state by 0.2 second closing operation → K1 degree closed state maintained for 0.35 seconds → K2 degree closed state by 0.2 second closing operation → K2 degree closed state maintained for 0.25 seconds → 0. For example, when the control is performed such that the K3 degree closed state is maintained for 2 seconds, the K3 degree closed state is maintained for 0.45 seconds, and the closed state is maintained for 0.2 seconds (the control interval is increased or decreased). (In these cases, the control interval is not uniform). K1 degrees to K3 degrees are angles larger than 0 degrees and smaller than 90 degrees.

  Further, the respective control speeds (for example, the time required for closing a certain angle) from the fully open state to the fully closed state may or may not be equal. That is, the control from the fully open state to the fully closed state may be controlled at a uniform control speed or may not be performed at a uniform control speed. The cases where the control speed is not uniform include a case where the control speed decreases gradually, a case where the control speed increases gradually, and a case where the control speed increases or decreases.

  In the second embodiment, the projecting piece 2020 (see FIG. 23A and FIG. 29A) and the cleon 2021 are used as a configuration for allocating the path for the game ball to enter the special path or the normal path. Although shown (refer FIG. 30 (A)), as above-mentioned, you may make it use the distribution apparatus 200 (stopper 210, stopper 250) demonstrated in 1st Embodiment. Note that the game balls that enter the special route by the action of the stopper 210 and the stopper 250 are game balls with a slow winning order (for example, the third and subsequent game balls in the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 20). Even if the game ball is caused to enter the special route by the action of the stopper 210 and the stopper 250, the timing for entering the special route is delayed. Therefore, when using the distribution device 200, the difference between the required time for the normal route and the required time for the special route may be larger than when the protruding piece 2020 or the croon 2021 is used.

  In the second embodiment, the gate members 2071 and 2072 may be completely closed, but may not be completely closed. For example, even in the most closed state, a gap that slightly exceeds the width (diameter) of the game ball may be formed between the gate member 2071 and the gate member 2072. Thus, even after a predetermined period has elapsed (in the example of FIGS. 27 and 28, after 13.0 seconds after the timing of the small hit), the possibility of V winning is not completely denied. You can keep your interests.

  In the second embodiment, gate members 2071 and 2072 that are rotatable like a door are provided as members that restrict the entry of the game ball into the specific area 2060. The member that restricts entry is not limited to a rotatable member. For example, you may make it provide the member which can move to the left-right direction like a sliding door.

  In the second embodiment, there is one member (the blade member 2010) for allowing the game ball to enter the variable winning device 2000, but there are two or more members for allowing the game ball to enter the variable winning device 2000. May be. For example, two members (a pair of left and right members) may be provided as members that allow the game ball to enter the variable winning device 2000 as in the variable winning device 40. The same applies to the variable winning device 2001 for game balls and the variable winning device 2002 for game balls.

  In the case where the pair of left and right blade members are provided in the variable winning device 2000, a game ball that enters the variable winning device 2000 with the left blade member and a variable ball device 2000 that enters with the right blade member. The time required to reach the protruding piece 2020 may be the same for the game ball. The same applies to the case where the pair of left and right blade members are provided in the variable winning device 2001. When a pair of left and right blade members are provided in the variable prize device 2002, a game ball that enters the variable prize device 2000 with the left blade member and a variable ball device 2000 that enters with the right blade member. The game balls may have the same required time to reach the croon 2021.

  In the second embodiment, the specific area 2060 and gate members 2071 and 2072 are provided on the back side of the stage (the back side when viewed from the player), but on the front side (the front side when viewed from the player). A specific area 2060 and gate members 2071 and 2072 may be provided. For example, by tilting the stage from the back side to the front side, the game ball that has finished flowing down the normal route or the special route may flow down from the back side of the stage toward the front side. The position of the downstream end of the normal path forming member 2039 or the special path forming member 2049 so that the game ball flowing down from the normal path forming member 2039 or the special path forming member 2049 flows from the back side of the stage toward the front side. (Position where the game ball appears on the stage), the direction of the downstream portion (the progress direction of the game ball when it appears on the stage), etc. may be adjusted.

  In the second embodiment, two passage routes (normal route and special route) having different average time required to reach the positions of the gate members 2071 and 2072 are provided. The number of passage routes Is not limited to two. For example, you may make it provide three or more passage paths from which the average time required to reach the position of the gate members 2071 and 2072 is different. Moreover, the number of passage paths may be one. Even if the number of passage routes is one, in addition to the winning timing, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the operation of the gate members 2071 and 2072 (gate closing operation).

  In addition, the variable winning device 40 of the first embodiment is provided in the slot machine 1001 as the rendering device 1040 (see FIG. 21). Similarly, the variable winning devices 2000, 2001, 2002 of the second embodiment are provided. Any one of them may be provided in the slot machine.

1 Pachinko machine 23 accessory count switch 31L, 31R accessory entry 33 special path 34 normal path 49 specific area 54 stopper solenoid 106 CPU
126 CPU
210, 250 Stopper 300 Kroon 301 Stepped portion 302 Through hole 2000, 2001, 2002 Variable winning device 2011 Guiding path forming member 2010 Blade member 2020 Projection piece 2021 Kroon 2030-2039 Normal path forming member 2040-2049 Special path forming member 2022, 2023 , 2024 Through-hole 2050 Gutter member 2060 Specific area 2061, 2062 Normal area 2071, 2072 Gate member

Claims (1)

The game medium has a passage route through which the game medium can pass, and the passage medium guide member is operated to control the game medium to easily enter the passage route, and the game medium that has entered the passage route passes through the passage route. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on having entered a specific area after
A specific area entry restriction member capable of restricting the game medium that has passed through the passage route from entering the specific area;
A specific area entry restriction control means for performing specific area entry restriction control for restricting a game medium from entering the specific area by the specific area entry restriction member;
The passage route includes a first route and a second route for guiding the game medium to the specific area,
The time to reach the specific area is shorter when the game medium passes through the second route than when the game medium passes through the first route,
The specific area entry restriction control means is
By gradually operating the specific area entry restriction member based on the operation of the passage route guide member, gradually restricting the game medium to enter the specific area ,
Regardless of whether the game medium passes through the first path or the second path, the specific area entry restriction member may be in operation while the game medium is passing through any of the passage paths. A gaming machine characterized by starting operation of a specific area entry restricting member .

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