JP6528038B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine.

  Conventionally, when a big hit is reached, a ball game machine is known that advances to the next round when a game winning ball entering a variable winning machine opens a variable winning machine over a plurality of rounds and enters a V area (patent document 1). In addition, as such a ball and ball game machine, while stopping the game ball which entered the variable winning a prize device in each round, when the number of ball entry of the variable winning a prize device reaches the specified number etc It is also known to advance to the next round by releasing the ball and entering the gaming ball into the V area.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 63-260581

  On the other hand, in the recent ball and ball game machine, the big hit game performed by opening the big winning opening generally reaches the final round without fail, and it becomes possible to obtain a large number of prize balls in the big hit game. ing.

  Therefore, in order to balance the hole and the player's profit, it is necessary to reduce the probability of winning and to increase the amount of money invested in the game. Furthermore, in recent years, ball-and-play gaming machines are mostly copyrighted materials that use well-known and famous works, and are expensive because of license fees. For this reason, the amount of capital investment when introducing a new base is considerable, and in order to recover it, it is necessary to further lower the probability of winning and increase the amount of investment in gaming.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a ball and ball game machine which can be enjoyed with a small investment amount.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is:
Determining means for extracting a random number due to entering the starting opening and performing a yes-no decision based on the random number;
A first jackpot gaming means for performing jackpot gaming due to multiple rounds of times the special winning opening in open to the determination that the large hit in the spruce determination,
The big winning opening is opened due to being judged as a small hit in the above judgment, and the game ball enters the specific entry opening in the opening of the big winning opening and a plurality of round times large winning opening is opened In a ball game machine equipped with a second big hit game means for playing a big hit game ,
As an aspect of the round other than the last round in the number of rounds, an unconditional round that proceeds unconditionally to the next round when the round ends.
If the game ball enters a specific area provided in the big winning opening during the continuation of the round, the game proceeds to the next round, and the game ball does not enter the specific area during the continuation of the round. Is not progressing to the next said round, and the conditional round with which the said big hit game in progress is finished, is provided,
Round determining means for increasing the rate at which the conditional round is executed, compared to the case where it is executed by the second big hit gaming means, when the big hit game is executed by the first big hit gaming means,
The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the configuration of claim 1, it is possible to obtain many winning balls surely in the unconditional round, and to give the player a pleasure.
On the other hand, in the conditional round, it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round by the behavior of the gaming ball entering the big winning opening, so the player can be thrilled and entertained, and the player's skill There are also cases where it depends on whether or not the conditional round can be digested. For this reason, the player can pay more attention to the behavior of the gaming ball, can provide the fun by the behavior of the gaming ball, generate an element to technically intervene, and can enhance the interest of the game.
Thereby, the invention according to claim 1 has the effect of preventing the award balls from being excessively provided when the big hit game is executed by the first big hit game means.

On the contrary, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the big hit game is executed by the second big hit game means, it has an effect of preventing the award balls from being excessively provided.

The ball and ball game machine according to claim 3 has a specific ball entry port and a specific area, and the ball entry rate when used as a specific area and the ball entry rate when used as a specific ball entrance are different. The ball throwing ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a ball entering rate adjusting means.
The ball and ball game machine according to claim 3 can differ from the case where the ball entry rate when used as a specific area is used as a specific ball entry port. Since the specific entrance is also a specific area, the player can aim at a fixed place, so he can enjoy the game without confusion.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a reverse view of a pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st big winning a prize mouth in a 1st embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st big winning a prize mouth in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the starting winning a prize confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection processing 1 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection processing 2 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection processing 3 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game selection processing 4 in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about big hit game selection processing 5 in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart about big hit game selection processing 6 in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of special game processing in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of special game processing in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of special game processing in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of special game processing in the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view of a production screen in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the unconditional round end determination processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A completion determination processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round B completion determination processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in a 2nd embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart about special game processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in a 3rd embodiment. It is a front view of the winning a prize apparatus of the pachinko machine in a 3rd embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart about big hit game selection processing 3 and game setting processing 1 in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart about game setting processing 2 in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart about special game processing in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart about special game processing in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart about special game processing in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart about the ball-incident rate setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the setting discrimination | determination process in 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 7th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the injection path in 7th Embodiment, and a return ball path. It is a flow chart about launch ball count processing in a 7th embodiment. It is a flowchart about the yes-no decision processing in a 7th embodiment. It is a flowchart about the ejection lottery process in a 7th embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments at all, and may take various forms within the technical scope of the present invention.

First Embodiment
[Description of configuration]
A pachinko machine which is a gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a glass sheet 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) openably and closably through hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, and a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, and the front frame 11 is opened by the counterclockwise operation.

Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, the game board 2 (FIG. 2) held in the inner frame is provided.
Loudspeakers 112 are respectively installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, and game sound is output by these speakers 112 to improve the player's preference. In addition to the frame-side decoration lamp 113 which emits light according to the game state, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs for notifying of a game abnormality.

  An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13, and by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, the launching device is activated and the gaming balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are directed to the gaming board 2. Be fired. Also, a winning ball is paid out on the upper plate 12.

  In the present embodiment, although the upper tray 12 and the lower tray 13 are provided, even in the enclosed type game without these trays, there is no problem. In the enclosed type game machine, as long as the number of balls stored as data is not zero, the launch handle 14 can be operated to launch the game ball enclosed by the launch device toward the gaming board 2.

The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by the operation of the ball release lever. it can.
The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 for reading and writing prepaid cards. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172, and an integration display device 173 on the right side of the upper tray 12. Further, at the central position of the upper tray 12, a game button 15 operable by the player and a jog dial 16 are provided so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

  FIG. 2 shows the game board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rails 201 and the inner rails 202 is formed. A center case 200 is attached to the central portion of the game area 20.

  In the center case 200, an LCD panel of a rendering symbol display device 21 (the whole illustration is omitted) is disposed at the center. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp weir, a stage and the like, as in the well-known one.

At the left position of the center case 200, a common drawing operation gate (common drawing operation port) 22 of a normal symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a common drawing) is installed.
Just below the center case 200, the first special figure starting hole 23A which can always enter the ball (winning), as a starting hole for executing the judgment of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to simply as special drawing), the tulip type ordinary electric part And a second special drawing start port 23B, which is formed at the upper and lower positions.

  The second special view starting opening 23B can enter the ball (winning) only when the ordinary electric role (hereinafter simply referred to as a general purpose role) is opened. The commercial electric utility product is opened for a predetermined time when it becomes a hit in the drawing of the common drawing executed due to the game ball passing through the operation gate 22.

  At the right position of the first and second special view starting openings 23A and 23B, the first large winning opening 25A opened and closed by the opening and closing plate and the second large winning opening 25B opened and closed by the opening and closing plate It is arranged in the stage. The first large winning opening 25A is a special winning device that opens and closes in a special game (also described as a large hitting game) from the jackpot of the special figure, and in the first large winning opening 25A, in addition to the winning opening, A continuation port 210 is provided for the continuation of (the details will be described later). Similarly, the second large winning opening 25B is also a special winning device that opens and closes in a special game, and in the second large winning opening 25B, in addition to the winning opening, the bonus opening 211 for the bonus game after the special game is It is provided.

In addition, a plurality of normal winning openings 27 are disposed at left positions of the first and second special view starting openings 23A and 23B, and an out opening 203 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 20.
In the game area 20 of the game board 2, a large number of game nails and windmills are implanted.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, the special view display device 28 in which the special view is variably displayed, the normal symbol display device 29 in which the common view is variably displayed, and the reserve storage of the special view are displayed outside the gaming area 20 A special drawing reserve number display device 281 and a common drawing reserve number display device 291 for displaying a reserve storage of a common drawing are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed. The upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) of the inner frame 30 are hinged to the outer frame 10 so as to be openable and closable similarly to the front frame 11. A game ball flow down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 33. . According to this configuration, when the game ball is won in the winning opening of the game area 20, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 pass through the payout ball down path by the payout unit 33 It is paid out to 12. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout unit 33 for paying out the winning balls is also configured to pay out the rental balls to be paid out by the operation of the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control unit 40, a payout control unit 41, a sub integrated control unit 42, a rendering symbol control unit 43, a launch control unit 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the emission control device 44, and the power supply substrate 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 44 is not shown, but is provided below the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal board 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal board 38 sends a signal indicating a game state and a game result to a hall computer (not shown). In the prior art, external connection terminal boards for transmitting signals to the hall computer are for the board (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (the outer frame 10, Although two types of terminals for outputting signals output from the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30) to the hall computer are used, in the present embodiment, the gaming state is performed via one external connection terminal board 38. And sends a signal indicating the game result to the hall computer.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention. The main controller 40 responsible for controlling the game controls the payout controller 41 as a sub controller, the sub integrated controller 42 and the effect symbol controller 43 is provided. The main control unit 40, the payout control unit 41, the sub integrated control unit 42, and the rendering symbol control unit 43 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal of 2 ms cycle or 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed.

The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
Main controller 40 is electrically connected to hall computer 500 of the game arcade through back wiring relay terminal board 530 and external connection terminal board 538. In addition, a glass frame opening SW that detects whether the front frame (glass frame) 11 and the inner frame 30 are open to the main control device 40 via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 or the game board relay terminal board 531 (Switch) 501, inner frame open switch 502, first start port SW 503 for detecting entry to first special view start port 23A, second start exit SW 504 for detecting entry to second special view start port 23B, Normal symbol operation SW 505 for detecting entry to the operation gate 22 of a common figure, winning opening SW 506 for detecting entry to the normal winning entry 27, and first count SW 507 for detecting entry into the first large winning entry 25A. , 2nd count SW 508 which detects the entry to the 2nd big winning a prize opening 25B, continuation SW 509 which detects the entry to the continuation opening 210 of the 1st big winning a prize opening 25A, bonus opening 211 of the 2nd big winning a prize opening 25B Detects the entry of Detection signal from the benefits SW510 and the like are input.

  Further, the main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program to generate various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal etc., and the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, the effect Output of a command directed to the symbol control device 43, or the special view display 28, the special view hold number display 281, the normal symbol display 29 and the common view hold number display 291 through the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. Perform display control of.

  Furthermore, the main control device 40 drives the first and second large winning opening solenoids 512 and 513 via the game board relay terminal board 531 to open the first and second large winning openings 25A and 25B. In addition, the general electric utility solenoid 514 of the general electric utility is driven to open and close the general electric utility of the second special view starting opening 23B.

  The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a signal for management such as symbol variation or big hit is sent to the hall computer 500 through the external connection terminal plate 538.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 can perform two-way communication.
The payout control device 41 detects that the ball tank 31 is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 or the payout relay terminal plate 534, and detects that the gaming ball has been paid out. A detection signal such as a full switch SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full is input. In response to the command sent from the main control device 40, the payout motor 521 is operated to pay out the gaming ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit 60 through the CR unit terminal board 535, and operates the payout motor 521 in response to the lending request signal to pay out the rental balls. The operation signal of the lending request and the settlement request by the ball lending and settlement SW 171 and 172 via the settlement display device 173 is input to the CR unit 60, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit 60.

  The launch control device 44 receives detection signals such as a launch stop SW 524 and a touch SW 525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14. Based on the command (reflecting the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524 The firing motor 526 is controlled to fire and stop the game ball.

  Detection signals such as a jog dial SW 528 for detecting the operation of the jog dial 16 and a button SW 527 for detecting the operation of the game button 15 are input to the sub integrated control device 42.

  Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Furthermore, to the effect symbol control device 43, a command of a display effect of a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a pseudo symbol of a special view is transmitted.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the attached unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

  Next, the configuration of the first large winning opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 will be described. The first large winning opening 25A is configured such that the gaming ball entering the first large winning opening 25A can enter the continuation opening 210 at a predetermined entry rate. The ball entry rate may be a fixed value or may be adjustable.

  Specifically, for example, the opening and closing member 300 for opening and closing the continuation port 210 may be provided, and the opening and closing member 300 may be operated by the motor 301 to open and close the continuation port 210 (see FIG. 5A) The mouth 210 may be configured to be changeable in position and orientation, and the position and orientation of the continuation opening 210 may be moved by the motor 301 (see FIG. 5B). Of course, both of the opening / closing member 300 and the mechanism for changing the position and the orientation of the continuation port 210 may be provided.

  In addition, for example, it is connected to the ball entrance 25A-1 provided in the first large winning opening 25A, and as an example, a clone 302 in which three distribution openings are formed, one of these distribution openings is provided May be used as the continuation port 210, and the remaining distribution ports 302a and 302b may be used as lost ports (see FIG. 6). Furthermore, a movable object may be disposed in the clone 302, and by operating the movable object, the rate of ball entry into the continuation port 210 may be adjustable.

  By doing this, the probability that the gaming ball entering the first large winning opening 25A enters the continuing opening 210 is suppressed, and even if a big hit game is performed, it does not necessarily reach the final round. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a thrill and a sense of tension, and the player can be entertained by the behavior of the gaming ball entered in the first large winning opening 25A.

Of course, as for continuation slot 210, the game ball which entered the 1st large winning a prize mouth 25A may be distributed in the mode where entry is easy.
In addition, the second large winning opening 25B also has the same configuration as the first large winning opening 25A, so that the game ball entered in the second large winning opening 25B has a predetermined ball entry rate and a bonus opening 211. It may be possible to enter the

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 extracts a random number value for the common drawing due to entering the operation gate 22 of the common drawing, performs a lottery based on the random number, and if the result of the lottery is a hit, The winning result is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device 29, and the commercial power item is released. As a result, it is possible to win a prize for the second special view start opening 23B.

  When the first special drawing starting opening 23A or the second special drawing starting opening 23B is entered, a random number value for special drawing is extracted due to these, and the special drawing on the basis of the random number value A determination is made. Thereafter, a special figure relating to the determination of acceptance or rejection made due to entering the first special figure starting opening 23A will be made based on the first special figure, and an applicable or not occurring due to entering the second special figure starting opening 23B The special view relating to the determination is described as a second special view. Then, the special figure display device 28 starts symbol variation of the special figure, and the effect symbol display device 21 starts symbol variation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

  Thereafter, symbol variation of the special view display device 28 and the effect symbol display device 21 is stopped and the special view is determined and displayed, whereby the result of the pass / fail determination is notified. If the determination result is a big hit, a big hit symbol is determined and the big hit symbol is determined and displayed on each of the display devices 28 and 21. In this case, on the effect symbol display device 21, a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure is displayed.

Then, the jackpot symbol is determined and displayed, whereby the condition device for establishing the jackpot game start condition is activated, and the game is shifted to the jackpot game.
In the jackpot game, the opening / closing operation of the first or second big winning opening 25A, 25B is continued for one or more rounds, with the predetermined opening / closing operation of the first or second big winning opening 25A, 25B as one round. The jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 can be continued up to 15 rounds (hereinafter, the round is referred to as R).

Here, in the big hit game, a round in which the first large winning opening 25A is opened is referred to as a first opening round, and a round in which the second large winning opening 25B is opened is referred to as a second opening round.
Then, as the first opening round, when a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the first large winning opening 25A, or when the round continuation time passes, the unconditional round to proceed to the next round and the gaming balls continue opening When entering the ball 210, a conditional round to advance to the next round is provided. Unconditional rounds and conditional rounds are rounds other than the final round.

  Further, conditional rounds A and B are provided in the conditional rounds. In the conditional round A, when a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the first big winning opening 25A, or when the round continuation time passes after the start of the round, the round ends and the round continues If the gaming ball enters the continuation port 210, the process proceeds to the next round. Further, in the conditional round B, when the gaming ball enters the continuation port 210, the round is immediately ended, and the process proceeds to the next round.

  In addition, after the big hit game ends, it is possible to execute the bonus game which grants the probability change game and the time saving game. In the probability variation game, the winning probability of the special figure is in a high probability state. In the time-saving game, the fluctuation time of the common drawing is shortened, the winning probability in the drawing by the common drawing is increased, and the opening time of the common good is extended.

  The awarding of the bonus game is on the condition that entry to the bonus port 211 occurs in the second opening round. Note that one of the probability variation game and the time reduction game may be a bonus game. Moreover, according to the jackpot symbol etc., it is good also as composition which grants both or one of a probability change game and a time-saving game as a privilege game.

  In addition, as a second opening round, a long ground for which the opening time of the second large winning opening 25B is long (a time in which the second large winning opening 25B can easily enter the ball), and the opening time is short There is provided a short round (a time during which entry of the second large winning opening 25B is extremely difficult (substantially impossible)). By making the second opening round either a long ground or a short round, it is determined whether a bonus game is awarded.

  Furthermore, long grounds A and B may be provided as long grounds. The long round A ends the round when a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the second big winning opening 25B, or when a predetermined round continuation time has elapsed after the start of the round. On the other hand, in the long ground B, when the gaming ball enters the bonus slot 211, the round is immediately ended.

Hereinafter, the details of the operation will be described based on the program processing executed by main controller 40.
(1) Main routine FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the "main routine" executed by the main control unit 40, and the "main routine" is composed of the main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the remaining processing (S111). And is started due to an interrupt signal of 2 ms or 4 ms cycle, and it is first determined whether it is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written to a specific address of the RAM. If the determination is negative (S100: no), initialization (S115) is performed. The numerical value for determining whether or not the above-mentioned normal interrupt is written to the RAM as part of this initialization.

  If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), the initial value random number updating process (S101), the big hit determination random number (random number counter) updating process (S102) which is a random number for judging the acceptance or rejection of the special figure, the big hit symbol determination of the special figure Update process for random numbers (random number counter) (S103), update process for hit determination random numbers (random number counter) in plain drawing (S104), update process for reach determination random numbers (random number counter) related to reach in special figure (S105) , Update process (S106) of random number (random number counter) for fluctuation pattern determination related to fluctuation pattern of special drawing, winning confirmation process (S107), success / failure judgment process (S108), each output process (S109), fraud monitoring process (S110) And loop processing of the initial random number update processing (S111) within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

(2) Regarding Prize confirmation process Next, the "winning confirmation process" (S107) will be described.
The “start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 8 is a subroutine executed by main controller 40. In this process, winning in first and second special view starting openings 23A and 23B is confirmed and extracted at the time of winning Hold storage processing of the various random number values.

  In the "start winning confirmation process", first, based on the detection signals of the first and second starting openings SW 503 and 504, it is confirmed whether or not there is a winning in the first and second special view starting openings 23A and 23B (S200). If there is a winning (S200: yes), it is checked whether the number of pending storages corresponding to each starting opening has already reached the upper limit number and is not full (S201).

  Here, the hold storage corresponding to the first special view start opening 23A is referred to as a first hold storage, and the hold storage corresponding to the second special view start opening 23B is referred to as a second hold storage. The upper limit number of each pending storage is four. If the holding memory corresponding to the winning starting opening is not full (S201: yes), in the extraction random number holding memory process of S202, a plurality of random number values (big hit judgment random number, big hit random number determination random number due to the winning) , Reach determination random numbers, lost symbol determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.). Then, if the winning start opening is the first special view starting opening 23A, it is stored as a first holding storage, and if it is the second special drawing starting opening 23B, it is stored as a second holding storage.

Further, in this process, the number of lightings of the special-image holding number display device 281 is increased, and the current holding storage number is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.
(3) Regarding Pass / Fail Judgment Process Next, the “pass / fail judgment process” (S108) will be described.

  FIG. 9 to FIG. 12 show a flow chart of the "performing process" of the special view executed by the main controller 40. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, in the "permission determination process", it is confirmed whether the special motorized part for opening the first or second big winning opening 25A, 25B is in operation, and is not in operation (S300: no) If it is not in motion (S301: no), it is confirmed whether the final symbol of the special figure is displayed (S302). If the special motorized role is in operation (S300: yes), the processing shifts to "special game processing".

  If the determined symbol is not being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), as shown in FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether there is at least one of the first and second pending storages (S310). If there is no hold storage (S310: no), the processing shifts to "special game processing". If there is pending storage (S310: yes), the storage number is subtracted and shift processing of the pending storage is performed (S311). By the shift processing, the oldest pending storage among the first and second pending storages is subjected to the pass / fail determination.

  Note that the second pending storage may be subjected to the pass / fail determination in preference to the first pending storage (the second pending storage may be prioritized). That is, when the second pending storage exists, the oldest second pending storage is the target of the pass / fail determination, and when the second pending storage does not exist, the oldest first pending storage is also the target of the pass / fail determination. good.

  Next, in the process of S312, the probability variation flag is checked to confirm whether the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state (if the probability variation flag is “1”, probability variation is in progress). If it is in a definite variation (S312: yes), a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit is made by comparing the success / failure determination table at the time of the positive variation with the random number for big hit determination of pending storage to be the target of the success / failure determination (S313) ).

If it is not definite (S312: no), a table for judging normality (low probability) for success or failure and the big hit determination random number are compared with each other to judge whether it is a big hit or not (S314).
In the subsequent processing of S315, it is confirmed whether the success or failure of the processing of S313 or S314 is a big hit.

If it is a big hit (S315: yes), in the process of S316, a big hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determination random number for the pending storage to be the object of the above-mentioned judgment.
In the process of S317, a variation pattern such as a variation time for a big hit of a special figure displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number for holding storage to be subjected to the determination of acceptance or rejection.

  After the variation pattern is determined, the jackpot setting process is performed in S318. In this process, for example, based on the determined jackpot symbol etc., the opening pattern of the big hit game (opening mode of the first and second big winning openings 25A, 25B in each round, etc.) or the probability game as a bonus game Whether to grant or to give a short game, the number of continuations of the bonus game (ST number) when the bonus game is given, etc. are set. In addition, you may set the open pattern of a big hit game by performing the big hit game selection process mentioned later. In addition to this, for example, the setting of the opening effect time of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the setting of the ending effect time are performed.

  In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), in the process of S319, a variation pattern such as a fluctuation time for loss of a special figure displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined. In the subsequent loss setting process (S320), if the gaming state is a definite change, and the time is short, the above-mentioned definite change counter and the short time counter that count these durations are subtracted.

  After each setting process of S318 or S320, in the process of S321, the symbol variation start control of the special view display device 28 is performed, and the variation start command of the symbol and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Move to “Process”. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special drawing, the determination result of the success / failure judgment of the special drawing and the like.

  When the special figure is fluctuating in the process of S301 in FIG. 9 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 11, if it is confirmed that the symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S330: yes), the final symbol display process In (S331), the control to end the variation display of the special view of the special view display device 28 is performed, and the symbol determination of the simulated symbol is ended to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Send a command and shift to "special game processing".

  If the final symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 in FIG. 9 (S302: yes), the process proceeds to the processing of S340 in FIG. 12, and it is checked whether the final symbol display time has ended. If the determined symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the processing proceeds to "special game processing".

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the final symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the final symbol display of the special view display device 28 is controlled by the final symbol display end processing (S341). A command is sent to the integrated control device 42 so as to end the finalized display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the special view.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether the symbol of the special figure is a combination that makes a big hit (S342), and if it is a combination that makes a big hit (S342: yes), if the probability change flag is "1" (S343: yes) The definite change flag is set to "0" (S344). Next, if the time saving flag is "1" (S345: yes), "0" is set to the time saving flag (S346). By these processes, the gaming state in the big hit game is reset to the normal state.

  In the process of S347, the operation of the condition device is started. In the process of S348, the operation of the gift continuous actuation device is started. The condition device is a device necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operating device in the jackpot game, and the commodity continuous operating device is a device for operating the special electric vehicle continuously.

Then, a command is sent to start the big hit effect to the sub integrated control device 42 by the big hit start effect process (S 349), and the process shifts to "special game process".
In the process of S342, if the combination is not a big hit (S342: no), it is confirmed whether the probability change flag is "1" (S350), and if the probability change flag is "1" (S350: yes), the probability variation It is checked whether the counter (the number of definite variations) is "0" (S351). If it is "0" (S351: yes), the probability change flag is set to "0" (S352).

  In the subsequent processing, it is confirmed whether the time saving flag is “1” (S 353), and if the time saving flag is “1” (S 353: yes), whether the time reduction counter (time reduction number) is “0” or not It confirms (S354). If it is "0" (S354: yes), the time saving flag is set to "0" (S355).

  In the subsequent state designation command transmission process of S356, a state designation command including information on the probability change flag indicating the gaming state, the time saving flag, etc. is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

  As described above, in the "success or failure determination process", a plurality of commands are transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42. The variation start command of the process of S321 starts the symbol variation of the production symbol display device 21. In this case, the variation pattern designation with the variation start command, the hold designation of the first or second special view, the symbol with a slight interval Commands such as designation (special figure designation) and model information designation are transmitted to the sub integrated control unit 42.

  During the symbol variation, the symbol variation is stopped by the symbol determination command (stop designation) of S331, and the special figure is displayed. During the finalized display, information on the probability change flag indicating the gaming state, the time saving flag, etc. is sent to the sub integrated control device 42 by the state designation command of S356. The state designation command may be transmitted at the time of finalization display of the special view, and in the true / false determination process, it is transmitted to the sub integrated control unit 42 substantially at the end of the finalization display.

(4) About the big hit game selection processing Next, the big hit game selection processing which is called in S318 of the success or failure judgment processing and determines the opening pattern of the big hit game will be described. Here, as an example, the big hit game selection processing 1 to 6 will be described.

(4-1) About the big hit game selection processing 1 In the big hit game selection processing 1, an open pattern is determined according to the big hit symbol (see FIG. 13). In S360 of the big hit game selection processing 1, it is determined by the big hit symbol 1 whether or not a big hit is made. Then, if an affirmative determination is made (S360: Yes), the process proceeds to S361, and if a negative determination is made (S360: No), the process proceeds to S362.

  In S361, 1-14R is the first opening round, 15R (the final round) is the second opening round, and the first opening round in 1-14R is the opening pattern which is all unconditional rounds. The process is finished.

  In S362, it is determined by the jackpot symbol 2 whether or not the jackpot has become a jackpot. Then, if an affirmative determination is made (S362: Yes), the process proceeds to S363, and if a negative determination is made (S362: No), the process proceeds to S364.

  In S363, 1 to 14R is the first open round, 15R (the final round) is the second open round, and the first open rounds in 1 to 14R are all open patterns with conditional round A. The game 2 is selected, and the process ends.

  In S364, 1 to 14R is the first open round, 15R (the final round) is the second open round, and the first open rounds in 1 to 14R are all open patterns having conditional round B. The game 3 is selected, and the process ends.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, the second opening round which is the final round of the jackpot games 1 to 3 is a long ground, and when it is not a bonus symbol, the final round is a short round.

  In the big hit games 1 to 3, rounds other than the final round may be the second open round. If a round other than the final round is the second open round, the same round may proceed to the next round regardless of the presence or absence of entry into the benefit port 211, as in the unconditional round As in the conditional round, when entering the bonus port 211, the process may proceed to the next round.

  Also, the jackpot symbol 1 may be a bonus symbol. By doing this, in addition to the benefits of the probability variation game and the time-saving game, a large number of prize balls can be provided in the big hit game, and the game can be sharpened. On the other hand, other than the big hit symbols 1 and 2 may be a bonus symbol. By doing this, when a bonus is given, the winning balls in the jackpot game are suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively given the winning balls.

Also, the release pattern may be determined by lottery of probability according to the type of the big hit symbol.
Specifically, for example, in the case of a big hit with big hit symbol 1, big hit game 1 with a probability of 60%, big hit game 2 with a probability of 30%, big hit game 3 with a probability of 10% is selected It is good. In addition, for example, when it becomes big hit with big hit symbol 2, big hit game 1 with 30% probability, big hit game 2 with 60% probability, big hit game 3 may be selected with 10% probability . In addition, for example, when it becomes a big hit with big hit symbol 3, big hit game 1 with 10% probability, big hit game 2 with 30% probability, big hit game 3 may be selected with 60% probability .

  At this time, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, it is selected with a high probability that the open pattern in which the number of winning balls decreases, and if it is not a bonus symbol, the open pattern in which the number of winning balls increases is selected with a higher probability. good. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive number of winning balls. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, it is selected with a high probability that the open pattern in which the number of winning balls increases, and if it is not a bonus symbol, the open pattern in which the number of winning balls decreases is selected with a higher probability. good. By doing this, it is possible to make the game clearer.

(4-2) About the big hit game selection processing 2 In the big hit game selection processing 2, an open pattern is determined according to the game state (see FIG. 14). In S370 of the big hit game selection processing 2, it is determined whether or not the current game state is a normal state (a state where a bonus game is not being performed). Then, if a positive determination is made (S370: Yes), the process proceeds to S371, and if a negative determination is made (S370: No), the process proceeds to S372.

In S371, the above-mentioned big hit game 1 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S372, it is determined whether or not it is a probability variation gaming state. Then, if an affirmative determination is made (S 372: Yes), the process proceeds to S 373, and if a negative determination is made (if a probability change game is not being performed and only a time saving game is being performed) ( S372: No), the process proceeds to S374.

In S373, the above-mentioned big hit game 2 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S374, the above-mentioned big hit game 3 is selected, and this processing ends.
As in the big hit game selection processing 1, when the big hit symbol is a bonus symbol, the final round of the big hit games 1 to 3 is a long ground, and when it is not a bonus symbol, the final round is a short round.

  In addition, the release pattern may be determined by the lottery of the probability according to the game state. Specifically, for example, in the case of the normal state, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 60%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 10%. For example, in the case of the probability change gaming state, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 60%. Also, for example, in the case of non-probability game state, and in the case of time-saving game state, big hit game 1 with a probability of 20%, big hit game 2 with a probability of 60%, big hit game 3 with a probability of 10% It may be done.

  By doing this, when a bonus game is being performed, the number of winning balls provided in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively awarded the winning balls. Of course, on the contrary, when a bonus game is being performed, an open pattern may be selected with a relatively high probability that the number of winning balls is increased. Thereby, the game can be sharpened.

  In addition, the opening pattern of the big hit game may be determined according to both the big hit symbol and the game state, or the open pattern of the big hit game may be determined by the lottery of the probability according to both the big hit symbol and the game state.

(4-3) About the big hit game selection processing 3 In the big hit game selection processing 3, the open pattern is decided according to the kind of the special figure which corresponds to the hit decision which is hit (see Figure 15). In S380 of the big hit game selection processing 3, it is determined whether or not a hit determination is made according to the first special figure. Then, if an affirmative determination is made (S380: Yes), the process proceeds to S381, and if a negative determination is made (S380: No), the process proceeds to S382.

In S381, the above-mentioned big hit game 1 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S382, based on the jackpot symbol etc., it is determined whether or not a bonus game is awarded after the jackpot game (whether or not the jackpot game includes the second opening round which is a long ground). Then, if an affirmative determination is made (S382: Yes), the process proceeds to S384, and if a negative determination is made (S382: No), the process proceeds to S383.

In S383, the above-mentioned big hit game 2 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S384, the above-mentioned big hit game 3 is selected, and this processing ends.
As described above, in the jackpot game selection processing 3, when the hit determination corresponding to the first special figure is hit, an open pattern to which many winning balls are provided is set, and the second special figure is corresponded. In the case of a hit in the pass / fail judgment, an open pattern to which a small number of prize balls are given is set. By doing this, it is possible to suppress the number of winning balls awarded during the time-saving game and prevent the player from being excessively given the winning balls.

  On the other hand, when the hit is determined by the hit determination corresponding to the first special figure, an open pattern to which a small number of prize balls is given is set, and when the hit is determined by the hit determination corresponding to the second special figure May have an open pattern to which many award balls are given. By doing this, many winning balls will be awarded during the time-saving game, and the game can be sharpened.

  Further, as described above, when the second special figure is preferentially digested, since the second special figure starting opening 23B is opened more frequently than in the normal time in the bonus game state, the process of step S384 is replaced with a big hit game. If 1 is selected, the processing from the occurrence of the big hit to the end of the big hit game or the rapidity of these repeated processing can be expected.

In addition, the release pattern may be determined by the lottery of the probability corresponding to the type of the special view corresponding to the hit determination that is the hit.
Specifically, for example, when the first special figure hits, big hit game 1 with 60% probability, big hit game 2 with 30% probability, big hit game 3 is selected with 10% probability It may be done. On the other hand, if the second special view is hit, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 60%.

  On the other hand, when the first special figure hits, the open pattern with a relatively small number of winning balls is selected with high probability, and when the second special figure hits, the high probability Then, an open pattern in which the number of winning balls is relatively increased may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-4) About the big hit game selection processing 4 This pachinko machine 1 decides the open pattern of the big hit game according to the contents of the bonus game granted by the entrance to the bonus port 211 during the big hit game Also good. Specifically, for example, when the present pachinko machine 1 is configured as an ST machine, the open pattern may be determined according to the number of STs as in the big hit game selection processing 4 (see FIG. 16). . In addition, with the ST machine, when the big hit game is over, a bonus game is always awarded regardless of the big hit symbol etc., and the bonus game is continued until the pass / fail determination of the predetermined upper limit number of times (ST number of times) is performed at the maximum. It means a pachinko machine with the following configuration. In the present pachinko machine 1 for performing the jackpot game selection processing 4, the number of times of ST is further determined in accordance with the jackpot symbol or the like.

  In S390 of the big hit game selection processing 4, it is determined based on the big hit symbol etc. whether or not the number of STs when the bonus game is awarded after the big hit game is X times (50 times as an example) or less. Then, if an affirmative determination is made (S390: Yes), the process proceeds to S391, and if a negative determination is made (S390: No), the process proceeds to S392.

In S391, the above-mentioned big hit game 1 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S392, based on the jackpot symbol etc., it is determined whether or not the number of STs when a bonus game is awarded after the jackpot game is less than Y times (100 times as an example) greater than X times. When an affirmative determination is made (S392: Yes), the process proceeds to S394, and when a negative determination is made (S392: No), the process proceeds to S393.

In S393, the above-mentioned big hit game 3 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S394, the above-mentioned big hit game 2 is selected, and this processing ends.
By doing this, when the number of times of ST is large, it is possible to suppress the number of winning balls awarded in the big hit game, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively awarded the winning balls. Of course, on the contrary, as the number of STs increases, an open pattern may be selected in which the number of winning balls relatively increases. Thereby, the game can be sharpened.

Note that the release pattern may be determined by a lottery of probability according to the number of STs of the bonus game given after the big hit game.
Specifically, for example, in the case of ST times ≦ X times, big hit game 1 with a probability of 60%, big hit game 2 with a probability of 30%, even if big hit game 3 is selected with a probability of 10% good. In the case of X times <ST times <Y times, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 20%, the big hit game 2 with a probability of 60%, and the big hit game 3 with a probability of 20%. In the case of Y times ≦ ST times, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 60%.

  On the other hand, when the number of STs is small, an open pattern in which the number of winning balls is relatively small is selected with high probability, and when the number of STs is large, the number of winning balls is relatively large with high probability. An open pattern may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
In addition, even when the pachinko machine 1 is not configured as a ST machine, similarly, the open pattern of the big hit game is determined according to whether or not the bonus game is awarded and the duration of the bonus game. The release pattern of the big hit game may be determined by the lottery of the probability corresponding to these.

  In addition, instead of the ST number, entering the bonus slot 211 during the big hit game, which of the probability variation game and the time saving game is awarded as a bonus game, and whether or not both the probability variation game and the time saving game are awarded Depending on the character, the open pattern of the big hit game may be determined, or the open pattern of the big hit game may be determined by drawing the probability according to these.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-5) About the big hit game selection processing 5 If this pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the total number of rounds in the big hit game is determined according to the big hit symbol etc, the big hit game selection processing 5 Thus, the release pattern may be determined according to the total number of rounds.

Here, the total number of rounds may be the total number of rounds constituting the big hit game.
In addition, in the round where the first or second large winning opening 25A, 25B is opened for a long time (about the above-mentioned opening time of the long ground) of a degree that the game ball can enter the ball sufficiently. When the first or second large winning opening 25A, 25B is opened only for a short time (about the opening time of the short round described above) and the entry to the large winning opening is substantially impossible. In addition, the total number of rounds where entry to the special winning opening is sufficiently possible may be the total number of rounds. If the first opening round is a round in which entry to the first big winning opening 25A is substantially impossible, it is conceivable to make the round an unconditional round.

  Next, the big hit game selection processing 5 will be described (see FIG. 17). In S600, based on the jackpot symbol etc., it is determined whether the total number of rounds of the jackpot game is the maximum number of rounds (15 R as an example). When an affirmative determination is made (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S601, and when a negative determination is made (S600: No), the process proceeds to S602.

In S601, the above-mentioned big hit game 3 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S602, based on the jackpot symbol etc., it is determined whether or not the total number of rounds of the jackpot game is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value R1 (8 as an example). When an affirmative determination is made (S602: Yes), the process proceeds to S604, and when a negative determination is made (S602: No), the process proceeds to S603.

In S603, the above-mentioned big hit game 2 is selected, and this processing ends.
In S604, the above-mentioned big hit game 1 is selected, this processing ends.
By doing this, when the total number of rounds is large, the number of winning balls awarded in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively awarded the winning balls. Of course, on the contrary, as the total number of rounds increases, an open pattern in which the number of winning balls increases may be selected. Thereby, the game can be sharpened.

In addition, the release pattern may be determined by lottery of probability according to the total number of rounds of the big hit game.
Specifically, for example, when the total number of rounds = the maximum number of rounds, the big hit game 1 is selected with a probability of 10%, the big hit game 2 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 is selected with a probability of 60%. It may be done. If R1 ≦ total number of rounds <maximum number of rounds, big hit game 1 with a probability of 20%, big hit game 2 with a probability of 60%, even if big hit game 3 is selected with a probability of 20% good. If the total number of rounds <R1, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a probability of 60%, the big hit game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the big hit game 3 may be selected with a probability of 10%.

  On the other hand, when the total number of rounds is small, an open pattern is selected with relatively low number of winning balls with high probability, and when the total number of rounds is large, relative number of winning balls with high probability. An open pattern may be selected which increases the

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-6) About the big hit game selection processing 6 Although the first opening round included in the big hit games 1 to 3 is all in the same mode, the first opening round of different modes may be mixed. At this time, depending on the jackpot symbol, the game state, etc., it is determined how many rounds the unconditional round and conditional rounds A and B are included in the jackpot game, and in what round they will arrive, by this, the jackpot You may adjust the number of winning balls awarded in the game.

  As an example, in S610 of the jackpot game selection processing 6, depending on the jackpot symbol etc, the number of unconditional round and conditional round A, B, unconditional round, conditional round A, B, and the second opening round Is determined in which round, and the process ends (see FIG. 18).

  If a round other than the final round is the second open round, the same round may proceed to the next round regardless of the presence or absence of entry into the benefit port 211, as in the unconditional round As in the conditional round, when entering the bonus port 211, the process may proceed to the next round.

Needless to say, the larger the number of unconditional rounds, the greater the number of prize balls awarded in the big hit game.
Also, even if an unconditional round is included for 10R and a conditional round is included for 4R, if the conditional round is a later round, there are many rounds that can be reliably digested. For example, if 1 to 10 R is an unconditional round and 11 to 14 R is a conditional round, 1 to 10 R can be digested reliably. For this reason, many winning balls are awarded to the player with a higher probability.

  On the other hand, if the conditional round is the former round, there are fewer rounds that can definitely be digested. For example, if 1 to 4 R is a conditional round and 5 to 14 R is an unconditional round, there is no round that can be reliably digested. For this reason, the possibility that the player will be awarded many winning balls is reduced.

  Therefore, for example, if the jackpot symbol is not a bonus symbol, if it is in a normal state, if it is hit with the first special view, if the number of consecutive bonus games (ST number) or the total number of rounds etc ( In the case 1), the number of unconditional rounds (or conditional round A) is increased or the conditional rounds are later, so that many prize balls are given with a relatively high probability. It is good as a round.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, if a bonus game is being played, if the second special view is hit, or if the number of consecutive bonus games (the number of STs) or the total number of rounds etc. In the second case), the number of unconditional rounds (or conditional round A) should be reduced or conditional rounds should be preceded so that a small number of prize balls are given with a relatively high probability. It is good as a round of. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively awarded the winning balls.

  Of course, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds is reduced, or the conditional rounds are made earlier, so that a small number of prize balls are given with a relatively high probability. Also good. In the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be increased, or the conditional round may be set to the later round so that a large number of prize balls are given with a relatively high probability. By doing this, it is possible to make the game clearer.

  In addition, the number of unconditional rounds and the like by lottery of probability according to the big hit symbol, the game state, the kind of the special figure which became the hit, the number of continuation of the bonus game (ST number), the total number of rounds etc The condition round, etc. may determine what round comes.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be increased with a high probability, or the conditional round may be set as the later round. On the other hand, in the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be reduced with a high probability, or the conditional round may be set as the previous round.

  On the contrary, for example, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds may be reduced with high probability, or the conditional round may be set to the previous round. On the other hand, in the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds or the like may be increased with a high probability, or the conditional round may be set to the later round.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-7) Others In the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, when the pass / fail judgment is made, the sub integrated control device 42 performs the symbol variation by the pseudo symbol based on the variation start command, the symbol determination command, etc. The result of the success or failure judgment is informed by the symbol. Here, in the case where the pseudo symbol according to the big hit symbol is determined and displayed, and it is informed whether or not the bonus game is provided by the determined pseudo symbol, using a symbol different from the pseudo symbol, It may be configured to notify which release pattern has been selected. By doing this, it is possible to notify the opening pattern of the big hit game separately from the presence or absence of the awarding of the bonus game, and the range of effects can be expanded.

(5) Special game processing Next, "special game processing" will be described.
In the "special game process", as shown in FIG. 19, first, in the process of S400, it is confirmed whether the character continuous actuation device is in operation (S400), and if in operation (S400: yes) It is confirmed whether the first or second big winning opening 25A, 25B is open.

  If the first or second large winning opening 25A, 25B is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), check whether it is in the interval (S402), if not in the interval (S402: no), the big hit end effect Check if it is medium (S403), if not in the big hit end production (S403: no), check whether the big hit start production time has passed (S404), if the big hit start production time has passed (S404: yes) In the special winning opening opening process of S405, the first R opens the first large winning opening 25A and returns. While the first large winning opening 25A is opened, it is possible to enter the continuous opening 210, and the continuous opening 210 becomes effective.

  If the first or second big winning opening 25A, 25B is open in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 20, based on the opening pattern of the special game being executed, the current round of Determine the mode. Then, if the current round is an unconditional round, the process proceeds to S411, and if the conditional round A, the process proceeds to S412. If the conditional round B, the process proceeds to S413. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S414. .

In S411, an unconditional round end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
At S412, a conditional round A end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
At S413, conditional round B end determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.

  In S414, it is determined whether or not the condition according to the mode of the current round is satisfied, and if satisfied, the continuation flag or the end flag is set. If the current round is the second open round, entry to the bonus port 211 is detected, and if there is entry, the entry flag is set.

  Specifically, for example, when the current round (the second opening round) is a long ground A or a short round, a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big winning opening 25B, or After the start of the round, when the round duration time has elapsed, the end flag may be set. In addition, if the current round is a long ground B, a predetermined number of game balls enter the second large winning opening 25B, or after the start of the round, the round continuation time elapses, the benefit opening 211 If there is an entry to the ball, the end flag may be set.

  If the current round is the second open round, the continuation flag may be set to proceed to the next round, as in the conditional round, only when there is entry to the bonus port 211 (a different word) In this case, if there is no entry into the bonus port 211, the continuation flag may not be set to advance to the next round). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and as in the case of the unconditional round, the continuation flag may be set unconditionally to advance to the next round regardless of the presence or absence of entering the bonus port 211.

  At S415, it is determined whether the round duration time has ended. And when affirmation determination is obtained (S415: Yes), it transfers to S417, and when negative determination is obtained (S415: No), it transfers to S416.

  In S416, it is determined whether the end flag is "1 (end)". Then, if a positive determination is obtained (S416: Yes), the process proceeds to S417, and if a negative determination is obtained (S416: No), the present process ends.

  In S417, it is determined whether the continuation flag is "1 (continuation)". Then, if a positive determination is obtained (S417: Yes), the process proceeds to S418, and if a negative determination is obtained (S417: No), the process proceeds to S423 of FIG.

  In S418, the number of rounds is incremented, and in S419, the continuation flag is cleared. Then, in the subsequent S420, the big hit interval process is executed, and the process ends. In the big hit interval process, a command is sent to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to start the big hit interval presentation.

  If it is during the interval in the process of S402 in FIG. 19 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 21, it is confirmed whether the big hit interval time has elapsed in the process of S421, and if it is over (S421: yes), If it is the final round (S422: yes), the processing of the big hit end effect (S 423) is executed, and the big integrated end command to the sub integrated control unit 42 is performed in this process Send, end the big hit game and return.

  On the other hand, if it is not the final round in the process of S422 (S422: no), whether or not the previous round was 14R is confirmed (S424). If it is not 14R (S424: no), the first process in S425 is performed. The big winning opening 25A is opened.

  If it is 14R in the process of S424 (S424: yes), the open process of the second big winning opening 25B is executed as the final round (15R) in the process of S426, and the process returns. While the second large winning opening 25B is opened, it is possible to enter the bonus opening 211, and the bonus opening 211 becomes effective. In the present embodiment, the final round is the second open round, but the round before the final round may be the second open round.

  If the big hit end effect is being performed in the process of S403 of the above-mentioned FIG. 19 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 22, it is confirmed whether the end time of the big hit end effect time has passed (S430). (S430: yes), the processing (S431) for stopping the operation of the accessory continuously operating device is executed, and the processing (S432) for stopping the operation of the condition device is executed.

  In the subsequent processing of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a ball entry to the bonus port 211, and it is confirmed whether or not to shift to a probability change game after the end of the special game (S433). It is desirable that the ball entry flag or the like be set at the time of entering the ball and the ball entry flag be confirmed when the ball is entered.

If it shifts to the probability variation game (S433: yes), the probability variation setting processing (S434) and the processing of setting the probability variation flag to "1" (S435) are performed.
Next, in S436, it is confirmed whether it shifts to a time saving game after the special game end by entering the bonus port 211, and when it shifts to a time saving game (S436: yes), the time saving setting process (S437) And the process (S438) of setting "1" to the time saving flag is performed.

  Thereafter, a command of big hit game end is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S439), and information as to whether or not to shift to the open extension gaming state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 etc. as a state designation command (S440). ). Then return.

  A maximum of 15 R games are possible in the special game. In the special games 1R to 14R, the first big winning opening 25A is opened, and the next round is implemented by entering the continuation port 210 in each round. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the next round and the thrilling feeling that the special game is over. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), it is desirable that the continuation of the special game be indicated in the effect symbol display device 21 when it is continued to the next round. For example, a number-of-rounds display 700, a smile character 701, a display of determination of continuation 702, and a jackpot symbol etc. 703 are displayed on the display screen.

  In the final 15R of the special game, the second large winning opening 25B is opened, and the bonus opening 211 is enabled. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), it is desirable to promote the acquisition of a bonus game such as a probability change or a time reduction in the effect symbol display device 21. For example, the number of rounds is displayed on the display screen, the cloudy expression character 701, the display 704 prompting the player to enter the bonus port 211, and the jackpot symbol 703 are displayed.

  And, by entering the bonus slot 211, after the end of the special game, a probability change game and a time saving game are given. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23C, the effect symbol display device 21 displays, for example, the number-of-rounds display 700, the sparkling smile character 701, the bonus game acquisition display 705, the jackpot symbol 703, etc. Do.

(6) Unconditional Round Completion Determination Process Next, with regard to the unconditional round completion determination process which is called in S411 of the special game process and determines whether or not the unconditional round is completed, the flowchart of FIG. 24 is used. explain.

  In S500, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning on the first large winning opening 25A has occurred. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S501, and if a negative determination is obtained (S500: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S501, the number of winnings on the first large winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S502.
In S502, it is determined whether or not the number of winning has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S502: Yes), the process proceeds to S503, and if a negative determination is obtained (S502: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S503, the end flag is set to "1", and the process proceeds to S504.
In S504, the continuation flag is set to "1", and this processing ends.
(7) Conditional round A end determination processing Next, the conditional round A end determination processing which is called in S 412 of the special game processing and determines whether or not the conditional round A is to be ended, is the flowchart of FIG. This will be described using

  In S510, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning on the first large winning opening 25A has occurred. If a positive determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S511, and if a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), the process ends.

At S511, the number of winnings on the first large winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S512.
In S512, it is determined whether or not the number of winning has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If a positive determination is obtained (S512: Yes), the process proceeds to S513, and if a negative determination is obtained (S512: No), the process proceeds to S514.

In S513, the end flag is set to "1", and the process proceeds to S514.
In S514, based on the signal from the continuation SW 509, it is determined whether or not entry into the continuation port 210 has occurred. If a positive determination is obtained (S514: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and if a negative determination is obtained (S514: No), the process ends.

In step S515, the continuation flag is set to "1", and the process ends.
(8) Conditional round B end determination processing Next, the conditional round B end determination processing, which is called in S413 of the special game processing and determines whether or not the conditional round B is to be ended, is a flowchart of FIG. This will be described using

  In S520, based on the signal from the first count SW 507, it is determined whether or not a winning on the first large winning opening 25A has occurred. If a positive determination is obtained (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S521, and if a negative determination is obtained (S520: No), the process ends.

In S521, the number of winnings on the first large winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the flow shifts to S522.
In S522, it is determined whether the number of winning has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S522: Yes), the process proceeds to S523, and if a negative determination is obtained (S522: No), the process proceeds to S524.

In S523, the end flag is set to "1", and the process proceeds to S514.
In S524, based on the signal from the continuation SW 509, it is determined whether or not entry into the continuation port 210 has occurred. If a positive determination is obtained (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and if a negative determination is obtained (S524: No), the process ends.

In S525, the continuation flag is set to "1", and in the subsequent S526, the end flag is set to "1", and this processing is ended.
[effect]
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, it is not possible to reach the final 15R in which the benefit port 211 becomes effective unless the continuation port 210 is reached and the continuation condition is not achieved during the special game. In addition, even if the player can reach the final 15R, the player can not gain a bonus unless he can enter the bonus port 211. Therefore, the player secures the winning ball by the special game and aims to continue the round and the bonus. It is possible to play a game while improving the player's sense of expectation and thrill and to make the game more interesting.

  In addition, by separately providing the first large winning opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 and the second large winning opening 25B provided with the bonus opening 211, it is possible for the player to aim for continuation depending on which one is opened. You can enjoy the game by clarifying the game purpose, such as whether to aim for

Second Embodiment
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. In this pachinko machine, as shown in FIG. 27, a single large winning opening 25 is provided in the gaming area 20 of the gaming board 2, and a special entrance 212 is provided inside the large winning opening 25. . The special winning opening 25 is configured in the same manner as the first large winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, and the gaming ball entering the special winning opening 25 enters the special entrance 212 at a predetermined entrance rate. It is supposed to be a ball.

  In the special game, the large winning opening 25 is opened in all rounds, and in each round, the large winning in the same manner as the first and second large winning openings 25A, 25B in the first embodiment. The mouth 25 is opened. In the first opening round in the first embodiment, the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation opening for continuing the special game, and in the second opening round, the special entrance 212 is for giving a benefit. It is used as a reward mouth. In other words, the special winning opening 25 is opened in both the first opening round and the second opening round, and in the conditional rounds A and B, the special entrance 212 is used as a continuing opening, and in the second opening round, The special ball entrance 212 is used as a benefit port.

  Except for these configurations, it has the same basic configuration as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Further, in the drawings, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  In this pachinko machine, an operating gate 22 of a general view is provided at the right side position of the center case 200 in the game area 20 of the game board 2. Further, at a lower position of the operation gate 22 of the common drawing, a second special drawing start port 23B opened and closed by the common utility is provided.

  FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine, and the main control device 40 drives and controls the special winning opening solenoid 512 to open and close the special winning opening 25 in the special game. In addition, a detection signal is received from a special entrance SW 515 that detects entry into the special entrance 212.

Like the first embodiment, the pachinko machine executes the "permission determination process" and the "big hit game selection process", and executes the "special game process" if the determination result is a big hit.
In the "special game process" of the second embodiment, the process is performed based on entering the big winning opening 25 instead of the first big winning opening 25A. Further, in the “special game processing” of the second embodiment, S450 to S453 (FIG. 29) are executed instead of the processing of S421 to S426 (FIG. 21) in the “special game processing” of the first embodiment.

  That is, in the process of S402 of the "special game process", if it is during the big hit interval (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 29, it is confirmed whether the big hit interval time has passed in the process of S450 as shown in FIG. If it is (S450: yes), it is checked whether it is the final round (15R) (S451). If it is the final round (S451: yes), the big hit end effect processing (S452) is executed and this processing is performed The big hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and the big hit game is finished and the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is not the final round in the process of S451 (S451: no), the special winning opening 25 is opened in the process of S453.
In S453, it is confirmed whether or not it is the second open round, and if it is not the second open round, the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation port, and if it is the second open round, the special ball entry is special The mouth 212 is used as a benefit mouth.

[effect]
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, if it is not allowed to enter the special entrance 212 which plays the role of the continuation port during the special game, it does not advance to the next round and plays the role of a benefit port. If it is not possible to enter the special ball entrance 212, the bonus game is not provided.

  Therefore, the player can secure the winning balls by the special game, can play while aiming for the continuation of the round and the benefit acquisition, and the player's expectation and thrill are improved, and the fun of the game is enriched. You can

In addition, since one special entry slot 212 serves as a continuation opening and a bonus opening, and the place to aim is constant even if the player has a different purpose, it is possible to enjoy the game without confusion.
In the second embodiment, any of the big hit game selection processes 1 to 6 of the first embodiment 1 is executed, but when the big hit game selection process 6 is executed, any or all of the unconditional rounds are executed. It is also possible to use the special entrance 212 as a benefit port. In the unconditional round, since the special entrance 212 is not used as a continuation port, it can be used effectively. Under the present circumstances, it is preferable to control so that a ball-filling rate is changed by the case where it is used as a continuation opening.

Third Embodiment
[Description of configuration]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described focusing on differences from the first and second embodiments. This pachinko machine is provided with a special ball entry port inside the big winning device (corresponding to the big prize port 25) as in the second embodiment, and the special ball entry port can be switched to the continuation port or the bonus port. However, the present pachinko machine is different from the second embodiment in that the special ball entry port is also used as a condition device (right generation port) described later.

  FIG. 30 is a front view of the game board 2C of the pachinko machine, in the center of the game area 20 is provided with the big winning device 26 provided with the effect symbol display device 21. In addition, the normal winning opening 27 is disposed on the left and right sides of the upper part of the big winning device 26, and the first special figure starting opening 23A is disposed on the left and right sides of the lower part. Furthermore, at the lower position of the big winning device 26, the operation gate 22 and the second special view start port 23B are installed, and the out port 203 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the inside of the big winning device 26 is divided into upper and lower two stages, and on the left and right sides of the upper portion 260, a pair of left and right openable / closable wing members 261 are provided. And, by opening the wing member 261, the gaming ball can enter the ball.

  A central opening 262, a left opening 263, and a right opening 264 are provided on the upper end portion 260 at the center and on the left and right sides, respectively, and any one of them accepts the game ball entered when the blade member 261 is opened. In addition, a sorting member 265 is provided at the central opening 262 of the upper portion 260, which can rotate at a constant speed and can distribute the gaming ball to the central opening 262, the left opening 263, and the right opening 264. The distributing member 265 is configured to facilitate entry into the central opening 262, to facilitate entry into the left opening 263 as entry into the central opening 262 is difficult, and to enter the central opening 262. It is possible to switch to a state that facilitates entering the right mouth 264 as difficulty.

  By setting the behavior of the distributing member 265, it is possible to set the probability that the gaming ball having entered the large winning device 26 enters the special ball entry port 212. In addition, the big winning device 26 operates not only the distributing member 265 but, for example, a member that changes the position and size of the special entrance 212 or changes the course of the game ball passing through the lower portion 266. Thus, the probability that the game ball enters the special ball entrance 212 may be set.

  Then, the gaming ball taken into the central opening 262 is sent out from the outlet immediately below the central opening 262 to the center of the lower portion 266 and easily enters the special entrance 212 disposed at the center of the lower portion 266. It becomes.

  On the other hand, the game balls taken into the left and right mouths 263 and 264 of the upper stage portion 260 are sent out to the left and right positions of the lower stage portion 266 from the delivery ports directly below the left and right mouths 263 and 264. The game balls sent out to the left and right positions of the lower portion 266 and the game balls that did not enter the special entrance 212 are taken into the back side of the game board from the intakes on both left and right sides of the special entrance 212.

  FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. The basic configuration of the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment, and the main control device 40 controls the distribution motor 516 to rotationally drive the distribution member 265.

[Description of operation]
The operation of the pachinko machine will be described. In the first and second embodiments, it is determined whether a big hit or a loss is made by the hit determination of the first and second special views, but the present pachinko machine is a big hit by the hit determination of the first and second special views. Either small hit or lost is judged.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, a jackpot game is performed as in the second embodiment, and a bonus game is awarded. In the big hit game, the big winning device 26 is used in the same manner as the big winning opening 25 in the second embodiment.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small hit, a small hit game is performed and the big winning device 26 is opened. During this time, the special entrance 212 plays the role of a conditional device (right generation port), and when the gaming ball enters the special entrance 212 during a small hit game, the conditional device and the continuous bonus actuator are activated. , Shift to the same big hit game as the second embodiment.

Thereafter, it will be described that the jackpot will be a big hit in the hit judgment also as a direct hit, and also described that the transition to a big hit game through a small hit game will also be a feature big hit.
This pachinko machine executes the "main routine", the "start winning confirmation process", the "judgment process", the "big hit game selection process" and the "special game process" as in the first and second embodiments. The contents of "success determination process", "big hit game selection process" and "special game process" are different from the first and second embodiments. Hereinafter, these processes will be described focusing on the differences.

(1) Regarding Pass / Fail Determination Processing The pass / fail judgment processing of the third embodiment is partially different from the pass / fail judgment processing of the first and second embodiments. Specifically, in place of S310 to S321 in FIG. 10, S310 to S325 in FIG. 33 are performed, and in place of S340 to S356 in FIG. 12, S340 to S351 in FIG. 1 is different from the second embodiment.

First, the process of S310 to S325 (FIG. 33) of the third embodiment will be described. S310 to S312 are the same as S310 to S312 in the first and second embodiments.
In S313 of the third embodiment, the determination of whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made by comparing the probability determination table at the time of probability variation with the random number for big hit determination of the pending storage to be the target of the determination. Do. On the other hand, in S314, the normality determination table is compared with the big hit determination random number for the pending storage to be subjected to the presence or absence determination to determine whether it is a big hit or a small hit.

  In addition, the winning probability of the big hit is taken as 1/200 (one 20th at the time of probability change) as an example, and the winning probability of the small hit is made as 1/100 as one example (at 19:20 when the probability change). A small hit is almost certainly generated by the ball, and a big hit may be generated rarely and a loss may not occur. Of course, the winning probability of the big hit and the small hit may be adjusted so that a loss occurs. Also, a big hit game may be performed only when a big hit does not occur and a feature big hit occurs in a small hit game.

  In the subsequent processing of S315, it is confirmed whether or not the determination of success or failure of the processing of S313 or S314 is a big hit (direct hit big hit). If it is a big hit (S315: yes), processing of S316-S318 will be performed. These processes are the same as the processes of S316 to S318 in the first and second embodiments. In S318, an open pattern of the big hit game in the case of a direct hit big hit may be set by a big hit game selection process described later.

  On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (S315: no), in S319, it is confirmed whether the propriety determination of the process of S313 or S314 is a small hit. If it is a small hit (S319: yes), in the process of S320, a small hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determination random number for holding storage that is the object of the above-mentioned acceptance determination.

  In the process of S321, a variation pattern such as a variation time for small hit of the special figure in the special figure display device 28 is determined based on the random number for determination of the variation pattern for holding storage to be the object of the judgment of acceptance.

  After determining the variation pattern, small hit setting processing is performed in S322. In this process, for example, based on the determined small hit symbol etc., the opening pattern of the small hitting game (opening time and opening number of the big winning device 26 etc.) and the opening pattern of the big hit game performed by the feature jackpot ( The opening mode of the big winning device 26 in each round), whether to give a probability game as a bonus game or to give a short game, or the number of continued bonus games when a bonus game is given (ST number) Set up etc. In addition, you may set the open pattern of the big hit game by a small hit game or a character big hit by performing the game setting process mentioned later.

  In addition, at this time, by setting the operation pattern of the sorting member 265 etc., the ball entering rate at which the gaming ball entered the big winning device 26 enters the special entry slot 212 (right generation port) is set. It is good. This ball entering rate may be a value different from the ball entering rate when the special entrance 212 is used as a continuing opening, or the ball entering rate when used as a benefit opening.

In addition to this, for example, the setting of the opening effect time of the small hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, the setting of the ending effect time, and the like are performed.
In the process of S319, if it is not a small hit but a loss (S319: no), the processes of S323 and S324 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of S319 and S320 in the first and second embodiments.

The subsequent processing 325 is the same as S321 in the first and second embodiments.
Subsequently, processing of S340 to S351 (FIG. 34) of the third embodiment will be described. S340 to S342 are the same as S340 to S342 in the first and second embodiments.

  In S343, similarly to S343 to S346 in the first and second embodiments, if the probability change flag is "1", the probability change flag is set to "0", and if the time saving flag is "1", the time saving flag Set “0” to

In the subsequent S344 to S346, the same processing as S347 to S349 in the first and second embodiments is performed, and thereafter, the processing shifts to "special game processing".
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special view finally displayed in S342 is not a combination that will be a big hit (S342: no), it is determined whether the special view displayed in a final decision is a combination that will be a small hit. (S347). If the combination is a small hit (S347: yes), the condition device is operated (S348), and a command is issued to cause the sub integrated control device 42 to start a small hit effect by the small hit start effect process (S349). Send and shift to "special game processing".

  On the other hand, if the special view displayed in a definite manner is not a combination that makes a small hit (S347: no), a probability change flag, in S350, similarly to S350 to S355 in the first and second embodiments, Update the time saving flag. In the subsequent S351, the same processing as S356 in the first and second embodiments is performed, and the processing shifts to "special game processing".

(2) About the big hit game selection processing, and game setting processing Next, it is called in S318 of the success or failure judgment processing, the big hit game selection processing which decides the opening pattern of the big hit game by the direct hit big hit, It is called in S322, A game setting process for setting the opening pattern of the small hit game and the opening pattern of the big hit game by the feature jackpot will be described.

(2-1) The big hit game selection processing 7 and the game setting processing 1 First, it is the big hit game selection processing, but also in the third embodiment, the big hit game selection processing 1 to 6 in the first and second embodiments is executed It may be done.

  Also, instead of these, the big hit game selection processing 7 may be executed (see FIG. 35 (a)). In the big hit game selection processing 7, the big hit game 3 (or the big hit game 2) in the first and second embodiments is selected as the open pattern of the big hit game (S620).

  Then, when the big hit game selection process 7 is executed, it is preferable to execute the game setting process 1 as the game setting process (see FIG. 35B). In the game setting process 1, the big hit game 1 is selected as the opening pattern of the big hit game when the feature big hit occurs (S630).

  In this way, when a feature jackpot occurs after a small hit game, more prize balls are awarded as compared to a direct hit jackpot, and the value of the bonus jackpot can be increased. . In the case of a direct hit, the behavior of the gaming balls in each round in the big hit game determines whether many winning balls can be obtained, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Of course, on the contrary, the open pattern of the big hit game by the direct hit big hit may be the big hit game 1, and the open pattern of the big hit game by the feature big hit may be the big hit game 2 or the big hit game 3.
In this way, in the case of a direct hit, more balls are awarded, and the direct hit value can be increased. In addition, when the feature big hit occurs due to the behavior of the game ball in the small hit game, furthermore, the behavior of the game ball in each round in the big hit game determines whether many winning balls can be obtained. For this reason, the behavior itself of the gaming ball is greatly reflected in the number of winning balls of the player, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Alternatively, the release pattern may be determined by drawing a probability depending on whether the direct hit is a big hit or a feature big hit.
That is, for example, when a direct hit big hit occurs, the open pattern may be made the big hit game 1 with a probability of 30%, and the open pattern of the big hit game may be made the big hit game 2 or the big hit game 3 with a 70% probability. In addition, when the feature jackpot occurs, the opening pattern may be a big hit game 1 with a probability of 70%, and the big hit game opening pattern may be a big hit game 2 or a big hit game 3 with a probability of 30%.

  On the contrary, when a direct hit big hit occurs, while increasing the probability that big hit game 1 is selected, it decreases the probability that big hit game 2 or big hit game 3 is selected, and when a feature big hit occurs. The probability that the big hit game 1 is selected may be lowered, and the probability that the big hit game 2 or the big hit game 3 may be selected may be increased.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2-2) About game setting processing 2 Next, it is game setting processing, but it is the same processing as the big hit game selective processing 1-6 in the 1st and 2nd embodiment, the big hit when the feature big hit occurs You may set the opening pattern of the game. At this time, it is preferable to perform various determinations based on a small hit symbol in place of the big hit symbol.

  In addition, at this time, the opening pattern (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the big winning device 26 at the time of the small hit game may be fixed to a predetermined one, or the opening pattern of the big hit game is determined. In the same way as in the game, the opening pattern of the small hit game may be determined according to the small hit symbol etc. (In other words, according to the small hit symbol etc., the big winning device 26 or special entry in the small hit game The probability of entering the ball opening 212 may be determined).

Further, as the game setting process, the following game setting process 2 may be executed (see FIG. 36).
In S640, the small hit symbol type is determined, and the small hit symbol is a bonus symbol (in the case of a feature jackpot, a symbol in which a big hit game including the second opening round which will be a long ground will be played) in S641. If the small hit symbol is an odd number, the process proceeds to S643. If the small hit symbol is an even number, the process proceeds to S645.

  In S641, the open time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is set to T1 seconds (10 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 26 or the like in the small hit game may be further set. In addition, the opening pattern of the big hit game when the feature big hit occurs is determined to be the big hit game 3 (S 642), and this processing is ended.

  In S643, the open time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is set to T2 seconds (5 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 26 or the like in the small hit game may be further set. In addition, the opening pattern of the big hit game when the feature big hit occurs is determined as the big hit game 2 (S644), and this processing is ended.

  In S645, the open time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is set to T3 seconds (3 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 26 or the like in the small hit game may be further set. In addition, the opening pattern of the big hit game when the feature big hit occurs is regarded as a big hit game 1 (S646), and this processing is ended.

  In S641, S643, and S645, depending on the game status, the type of special figure that has been hit, and the number of consecutive bonus games played (ST number of times) due to the occurrence of a character jackpot, the total number of rounds, etc. The open pattern of the hit game or the open pattern of the big hit game may be determined. Further, the open pattern of the big hit game may be determined according to the open pattern (open time) in the small hit game.

  In addition, by setting the behavior of the sorting member 265 provided inside the big winning device 26 in S641, S643 and S645, the game ball entered into the big winning device 26 during the small hitting game is special It is also possible to set the ball entry rate for entering the ball entry 212. This ball entering rate may be a value different from the ball entering rate when the special entrance 212 is used as a continuing opening, or the ball entering rate when used as a benefit opening.

  By doing this, it is possible to adjust the probability of occurrence of the feature jackpot and the number of winning balls obtained in the big hit game according to the small hit symbol and the like. That is, it is difficult to generate a feature jackpot, but if a character jackpot occurs, a large hit is obtained if a large number of prize balls are obtained, and conversely, a feature jackpot is easily generated, but not so many prize balls are obtained Various small hit variations, such as a small hit, can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to balance the number of prize balls obtained by the player, or to provide a high-value small hit which can be obtained with a large amount of prize balls with high probability.

  In addition, by the lottery of probability according to the number of continuations (ST number of times) of the bonus game played by the occurrence of the character jackpot symbol, the game state, the kind of special figure that became the hit, and the character jackpot, etc. The opening pattern of a small hit game or the opening pattern of a big hit game when a feature jackpot occurs may be defined.

  Specifically, for example, when the small hit symbol is a bonus symbol, the small hit game opening time is set to T1 with a relatively high probability, and the big hit game opening pattern is also a big hit 3 good. Also, for example, when the small hit symbol is an odd number, the small hit game opening time may be set to T2 with a relatively high probability, and the big hit game open pattern may be made to the big hit game 2. Also, for example, when the small hit symbol is an even number, the open time of the small hit game may be set to T3 with a relatively high probability, and the open pattern of the big hit game may be made the big hit game 3. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

(3) Special game processing The special game processing of the third embodiment is partially different from the special game processing of the second embodiment. Specifically, instead of S400 to S405 in FIG. 19, 400 to S407 in FIG. 37 are performed, and S450 to S454 in FIG. 38 are performed instead of S450 to S453 in FIG. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that S460 to S477 in FIG. 39 are performed. Moreover, it changes from 2nd Embodiment by the point by which it changes to the big winning opening 25 in each round of a big hit game, and the big winning device 26 is open | released.

  First, the process of S400 to S407 (FIG. 37) of the third embodiment will be described. At S400, it is determined whether the condition device is in operation. Then, if a positive determination is obtained (S400: yes), the process proceeds to S401, and if a negative determination is obtained (S400: no), the present process ends.

  In S401, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous actuation device is in operation. Then, if a positive determination is obtained (S401: yes), the process proceeds to S402, and if a negative determination is obtained (S401: no), the process proceeds to S460 (FIG. 39).

S402 to S405 are the same as S401 to S404 of the second embodiment.
Moreover, in S406, when it is determined that the big hit start effect time has elapsed in S405 (S405: yes), in S406, the probability that the gaming ball entering the big winning device 26 enters the special ball entry 212 Ball pitch setting process (details will be described later) for setting the ball pitch is performed.

The following S407 is the same as S405 of the second embodiment.
Next, the process of S450 to S454 (FIG. 38) of the third embodiment will be described.
S450 to S452 are the same as S450 to S452 in the second embodiment.

Moreover, in S453 which transfers when it determines with it not being the last round in S451, the above-mentioned ball-pop ratio setting process (details are mentioned later) is performed.
The following S454 is the same as S453 of the second embodiment.

Next, the process of S460 to S477 of the third embodiment will be described (see FIG. 39).
In S460, it is judged whether or not the small hit start effect is in progress, and if the affirmative judgment is obtained (S460: yes), the process proceeds to S461, and if the negative judgment is obtained (S460: no), Transfer to S464.

  In S461, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the small hit start effect, and if a positive determination is obtained (S461: yes), the process proceeds to S462, and if a negative determination is obtained (S461: no ), End this processing.

  In S462, the big winning device 26 is released. Thereafter, the winning device 26 is opened over the previously set opening time. In the following S463, the special entrance 212 is made effective as the right generation port, and the present process is ended. Thereafter, the special entrance 212 is activated as a right generation port for a predetermined effective time. It is preferable that the effective time be slightly longer than the opening time of the big winning device 26. By doing this, even if the gaming ball enters the big winning device 26 immediately before closing and the gaming ball enters the special ball entry 212 after closing the big winning device 26, the feature jackpot is Occur.

  On the other hand, in S464, it is determined whether or not the special entrance 212 is effective as a right generation port, and if a positive determination is obtained (S464: yes), the process proceeds to S465 and a negative determination is obtained. (S464: no), the process proceeds to S474.

  In S465, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning device 26 is finished, and if the positive determination is obtained (S465: yes), the big winning device 26 is closed (S466) and then the process is ended. If a negative determination is obtained (S465: no), the process proceeds to S467.

  In S467, it is determined whether or not the valid time of the right generation port has ended, and if a positive determination is obtained (S467: yes), small hit end effect is started (S468) and then this processing is ended. If a negative determination is obtained (S467: no), the process proceeds to S469.

  In S469, it is determined whether or not entry to the right generation port (special entrance 212) has occurred, and if a positive determination is obtained (S469: yes), the process proceeds to S470, and a negative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S469: no), this process ends.

  In S470, the operation of the accessory continuous actuation device is started, and then the special winning device 26 is closed (S471), and the special entrance 212 as a right generation port is invalidated (S472). Then, the jackpot start effect is started (S 473), and this processing is ended.

  On the other hand, in S474 which is shifted when the special entrance 212 is not effective as the right generation port, it is determined whether or not the small hitting end effect is performed, and if the positive determination is obtained (S474: yes And S476, and if a negative determination is obtained (S474: no), the process proceeds to S475.

In S475, the small hit start effect is started, and the process is ended.
On the other hand, in S476, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the small hit end effect, and if a positive determination is obtained (S476: yes), the process proceeds to S477, and if a negative determination is obtained (S476) : No), finish the process.

In S477, the operation of the condition device is stopped, and the present process ends.
(4) Ball pitch setting process Next, the ball pitch setting process called in S406 and S453 of the special game process will be described (see FIG. 40).

  In S650, in the next round, it is determined whether or not the special entrance 212 is used as a probability change port, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S650: yes), the process proceeds to S651 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S650: no), the process proceeds to S652.

In S651, the operation pattern of the distributing member 265 or the like is set so that the ball entering rate to the special ball entry port 212 becomes 50% as an example, and the present process is ended.
In S652, it is determined whether or not the next round is a conditional round A, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S652: yes), the process proceeds to S653 and a negative determination is obtained. (S652: no), it transfers to S654.

In S653, the operation pattern of the distributing member 265 or the like is set so that the ball entering rate to the special ball inlet 212 is 20% as an example, and the present process is ended.
In S654, it is determined whether or not the next round is a conditional round B. If a positive determination is obtained (S654: yes), the process proceeds to S655, and if a negative determination is obtained. (S654: no), this processing ends.

In S655, the operation pattern of the distributing member 265 or the like is set so that the ball entering rate to the special ball entry port 212 becomes 30% as an example, and the present process is ended.
By doing this, it is possible to uniquely set the probability that a bonus game will be awarded after the end of the big hit game and the probability of proceeding to the next round in the conditional round, and for each of the conditional rounds A and B, You can set your own probability of going to the round.

In addition, it is possible to provide a big hit game in which it is difficult to obtain a bonus game, and a round in which it is difficult to continue, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
In addition, conditional round B continues by making the ball gathering rate in conditional round B, which has a smaller number of winning balls obtained compared to conditional round A, higher than that in conditional round A. It will be easier. Thereby, it is possible to give the player the expectation of acquiring many winning balls even when the opening pattern of the big hit game becomes the conditional round B.

  In addition, as mentioned above, in the long ground where the special ball entry 212 is used as a probability change port, the long ground A where the round is finished by the predetermined number of game balls entering the big winning device 26, and the special entering A long ground B for ending the round by entering the ball opening 212 is provided. In S651, the ball entry rate may be set depending on whether the next round is the long ground A or the long ground B. Specifically, when the next round is the long ground A, the ball entering rate may be lower than when the next round is the long ground B. By doing this, when the number of winning balls in the big hit game is large, it becomes difficult to receive the bonus game, and it is possible to balance the number of winning balls given to the player.

[effect]
According to this pachinko machine, as in the second embodiment, the special ball entry port 212 is provided inside the big winning device 26, and this is configured to be switched to the right generation port, the continuing port, and the benefit port. Thus, the same effects as those of the second embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, by providing the sorting member 265, it is thrilled as to whether or not to enter the special entrance 212, that is, whether or not the big hit game can be continued, or whether or not a benefit can be obtained, and further, It improves the feeling of thrilling whether or not to shift from a small hit to a big hit, thereby enriching the game.

  In addition, if the big hit game 2 or the big hit game 3 is executed at the time of occurrence of the feature big hit, whether the gaming ball entered in the big winning device 26 reaches the special entrance 212 from the occurrence of the big hit to the end of the big hit. Anxious, and it takes time to reach the special entrance 212, it is possible to enjoy the game over time. On the other hand, in the case of a direct hit, if an unconditional round is executed, a quick game can be executed.

Also in the third embodiment, when the big hit game selection processing 6 is executed, entering the special entrance 212 in an unconditional round may be set as the condition for executing the bonus game.
Fourth Embodiment
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has a configuration in which a setting switch 540 for setting the degree of profit (the degree of advantage of the player) to be given to the player is added to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment (see FIG. 41). . In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  The setting switch 540 is connected to the main control device 40, and may be configured as, for example, a dip switch, a jumper switch, a toggle switch, a slide switch, or the like. By operating the setting switch 540, the setting can be determined when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on, and the setting may be changeable in five steps of 1 to 5 as an example. As one example, the smaller the setting value, the more advantageous the player may be.

  In addition, in the game area 20 of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine, a game nail (special game nail) which is a rod-like member configured to be difficult or impossible to adjust nails is provided. The course of the ball is adjusted. The special game nail may be provided only in a specific part such as the periphery of the first and second starting openings 23A and 23B and the first and second big winning openings 25A and 25B.

  The special game nail is considered to be made of, for example, a material which is high in brittleness and hardness, difficult to deform, and which is broken before a deformation occurs when a large force is applied. Specifically, for example, it can be considered to be made of cast iron or a resin having such a property. In addition to this, instead of the special game nail, an obstacle (for example, a wall-like object or a block-like object) which is similarly difficult or impossible to be deformed may be arranged. Of course, instead of a special game nail, etc., a normal game nail may be used.

Except for these configurations, the present pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as that of the first embodiment.
In addition, the big hit game of the fourth embodiment, as well as the first embodiment, has an unconditional round and a conditional round as a round other than the final round (final previous round), and as a type of big hit game, There are at least two types of unconditional big hit games, in which the previous round consists only of unconditional rounds, and conditional big hit games, in which the final previous round consists only of conditional rounds. The conditional jackpot game may have both conditional rounds A and B, or may have only one of these. Moreover, in addition to these big hit games, a big hit game including both unconditional round and conditional round may be provided as a final previous round.

  The type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol (in other words, it can be said that the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of special view). In addition, for example, the type may be determined in consideration of the gaming state, the number of STs given after the big hit game, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like.

  And each other big hit game is decided with the probability which responds to setting. Specifically, depending on the setting, the ratio of the probability of occurrence of unconditional big hit game and the probability of occurrence of conditional big hit game will be different. In these big hit games, the total number of rounds may be the same, but the condition is that the average number of award balls awarded to the player is larger than the condition big hit game with unconditional big hit game. If so, the total number of rounds of these jackpot games may be different.

  As an example, the ratio (probability of occurrence of unconditional jackpot game: probability of occurrence of conditional jackpot game) is set 1: 7, set 2: 6, set 3: 5: 5, set 4 4: 6, set 5 It may be 3: 7. Of course, the ratio is not limited to this, and the ratio can be various values. In addition, the probability of occurrence of both or one of the unconditional big hit game and the conditional big hit game may be changed so that the benefit given to the player is higher as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

In addition, you may further provide an unconditional big hit game and a conditional big hit game in which the total number of rounds differ.
Further, in the present pachinko machine, as in the first embodiment, the "main routine", the "start winning confirmation process", the "judgment process", and the "special game process" are performed. However, the "permission determination process" is partially different, and in addition to these, the "setting determination process" is performed. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Determination Process First, the setting determination process for determining the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 in the main control device 40 will be described (see FIG. 42). This process is executed after the power of the pachinko machine is turned on and before the main routine is started.

  In S700, main controller 40 reads the state of setting switch 540, and based on this, determines which of 1 to 5 the current setting is (S705). In addition to the setting switch 540, for example, the setting may be determined based on information received from the hall computer 500, information read from an externally rewritable nonvolatile memory, and the like.

  In the subsequent S710, the main control device 40 sets the probability that the big hit game type is selected according to the setting. Specifically, the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol, and the type of jackpot symbol is determined according to the extracted jackpot symbol determination random number. Each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number corresponds to a jackpot symbol of any type, and a jackpot symbol of a type corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number extracted due to entering the starting opening Is selected.

  Therefore, for example, while defining the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number and each jackpot symbol of each type, at the setting 1, the 30 jackpot symbol determination random numbers correspond to the jackpot symbol 1 and in the setting 2 In order to make the 25 big hit symbol determination random numbers correspond to the big hit symbol 2, etc., by determining the number of big hit symbol determination random numbers corresponding to each type of big hit symbol, the big hit game according to the setting Determine the different selection probabilities of Then, the process ends.

(2) Regarding Pass / Fail Determination Processing The pass / fail determination processing of the fourth embodiment is different from the pass / fail determination processing of the first embodiment in S316 and S318.

  In S316, main controller 40 determines the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the pending storage to be subjected to the pass / fail determination. It should be noted that which jackpot symbol is determined by each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main control device 40 determines the jackpot symbol according to the defined content.

  In S318, the main control device 40 performs a big hit setting process, and whether or not to grant a probability change game as a bonus game or a short time game as a bonus game, the number of ST times, etc., based on the type of big hit symbol. Make settings for In addition to this, for example, the setting of the opening effect time of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the setting of the ending effect time are performed.

[Modification 1]
Next, a first modification of the fourth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the first modification has a configuration in which the same setting switch 540 as that of the fourth embodiment is added to the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, and the setting is the same as the fourth embodiment. It will be determined. Also, as in the fourth embodiment, special game nails and the like may be used. Except for these configurations, the present pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as that of the second embodiment.

  On the other hand, regarding the operation, this pachinko machine has a jackpot game of at least two types of unconditional jackpot game and conditional jackpot game similarly to the fourth embodiment, and the type of jackpot game is the type of jackpot symbol It is decided according to

  And, similarly to the fourth embodiment, various other big hit games are determined at a probability according to the setting. Specifically, depending on the setting, the ratio of the probability of occurrence of unconditional big hit game and the probability of occurrence of conditional big hit game will be different. In addition, the probability of occurrence of both or one of the unconditional big hit game and the conditional big hit game may be changed so that the benefit given to the player is higher as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

  In addition, this pachinko machine is subjected to the same "main routine", "start winning confirmation process", "appropriate decision process", and "special game process" as in the second embodiment, and "the same as in the fourth embodiment". A setting determination process is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the fourth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the second modification has a configuration in which the same setting switch 540 as that of the fourth embodiment is added to the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, and the setting is the same as the fourth embodiment. It will be determined. Also, as in the fourth embodiment, special game nails and the like may be used. Except for these configurations, the present pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as the third embodiment.

  On the other hand, regarding the operation, the present pachinko machine, as in the fourth embodiment, has at least two types of jackpot games of unconditional jackpot game and conditional jackpot game. The type of the big hit game to be performed by the direct hit big hit is determined according to the type of big hit symbol, and the type of big hit game to be played by the feature big hit is determined according to the type of small hit symbol.

  And, similarly to the fourth embodiment, various other big hit games are determined at a probability according to the setting. Specifically, depending on the setting, the ratio of the probability of occurrence of unconditional big hit game and the probability of occurrence of conditional big hit game will be different. In addition, the probability of occurrence of both or one of the unconditional big hit game and the conditional big hit game may be changed so that the benefit given to the player is higher as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

  In addition, in this pachinko machine, the same "main routine", "start winning confirmation process", "special game process", and "approval process" are performed as in the third embodiment, but a part of the "eligibility process" Are different from the third embodiment. Moreover, in addition to these, it is different in the point by which the "setting discrimination | determination process" similar to 4th Embodiment is performed. Hereinafter, differences from the third embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Determination Process First, the setting determination process in which the main control apparatus 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. This process is a modification of S710 of the setting determination process of the fourth embodiment, and the contents of S710 will be described below.

In S710, the main control device 40 sets the probability that various types of big hit games resulting from direct hit big hits and various types of big hit games resulting from character big hits will be selected according to the setting.
Specifically, the type of jackpot game caused by the direct hit jackpot is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol is determined according to the value of the extracted jackpot symbol determination random number. Therefore, in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, the selection probability of each big hit game is set by determining the correspondence between each value of the big hit symbol determination random numbers and the big hit symbols of each type according to the setting. .

  On the other hand, the type of big hit game caused by the feature jackpot is determined according to the type of small hit symbol, and the small hit symbol is determined according to the value of the extracted big hit symbol determination random number. Therefore, in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, the selection probability of each big hit game is set by determining the correspondence between each value of the big hit symbol determination random numbers and the small hit symbols of each type according to the setting. Do.

(2) Regarding Pass / Fail Judgment Process The pass / fail judgment process in the modification 2 is different from the pass / fail judgment process of the third embodiment in S316, S318, S320, and S322.

  In S316, main controller 40 determines the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the pending storage to be subjected to the pass / fail determination. Note that which jackpot symbol is selected by each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main control device 40 determines the jackpot symbol according to the defined content.

  In S318, main control device 40 performs big hit setting processing, type of big hit game by direct hit big hit based on the type of big hit symbol, or whether to give a definite change game as a bonus game or give a short time game, or ST number Set up etc. In addition to this, for example, the setting of the opening effect time of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the setting of the ending effect time are performed.

  In S320, main controller 40 determines a small hit symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the pending storage to be subjected to the pass / fail determination. Note that which small hit symbol is determined by each value of the big hit symbol determination random number is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main control device 40 determines the big hit symbol according to the determined content.

  In S322, the main control device 40 performs small hit setting processing, and whether to give a probability change game as a bonus game or give a time-saving game as a bonus game, based on the type of the small hit symbol, the type of big hit game by jackpot , Set the number of times of ST etc. At this time, the open time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is set according to the type of the small hit symbol. In addition to this, for example, the setting of the opening effect time of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the setting of the ending effect time are performed.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment and the first and second modifications, since it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player by changing the setting, it is possible for the player to balance the hole and the profit of the player. It becomes possible to give a prize ball.

  Furthermore, in the conditional round, it is possible to give the player a thrill and enjoy it, because it is decided whether or not to proceed to the next round depending on the behavior of the gaming ball having entered the big winning opening. There are also cases where it depends on whether or not the conditional round can be digested. For this reason, while being able to provide the fun by the behavior of a game ball, the element which intervenes technically arises and the interest of a game can be heightened.

Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.
In addition, by adjusting the nails of the pachinko machine, it is possible to adjust the profits of the hall and the player, but the nail adjustment requires a delicate feeling, and a high-level technology is required. In addition, there is a possibility that fraudulent acts will be made to greatly bend the game nail beyond the restrictions in the regulations, and when nail adjustment is performed, as with the case of installing a new pachinko machine in the hall, the entry inspection is It will be necessary.

  On the other hand, in the Japanese Patent No. 2543592, the Japanese Patent No. 2543593, and the Japanese Patent No. 2543594, a lottery is made on the basis of the game ball being fired, and if it is won by the lottery, it is possible to make it easy to win. Have been described. As a result, it is possible to adjust how much benefit is given to the player without performing nail adjustment. However, since a profit is provided regardless of the behavior of the game ball on the game board, there is a part lacking in interest.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machines of the fourth embodiment and the first and second modifications, since the profit given to the player is adjusted by the change of the setting, the nail adjustment becomes unnecessary. For this reason, it is possible to adjust the benefits without having advanced technology, and it is not necessary to go through the inspection every time the adjustment is made.

  Further, since the probability that the unconditional big hit game and the conditional big hit game will be played changes according to the setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being known to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  In addition, in the case of an enclosed type pachinko machine in which a game is performed by cyclically using a game ball enclosed in the inside, a new game ball does not enter inside from the outside, so the ball hook (1 or 2 on the game board) It is considered unlikely that a plurality of game balls will be held between game nails). For this reason, it is considered that in the case of the enclosed type pachinko machine, the need for nail adjustment for ball catching prevention becomes low. Therefore, the nail adjustment can be made unnecessary by applying the configurations of the fourth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2 to the enclosed type pachinko machine.

  Furthermore, by using the special game nail, since the nail adjustment becomes extremely difficult or impossible, it is possible to effectively suppress the cheating by the nail adjustment. For this reason, after installing the pachinko machine, it is not necessary to inspect the condition of the game nail by performing an inspection on the floor and the like.

Fifth Embodiment
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. The present pachinko machine has the same configuration as that of the fourth embodiment, and a setting switch 540 is provided. Also, as in the fourth embodiment, special game nails and the like may be used. However, part of the operation is different from that of the fourth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the fourth embodiment will be mainly described.

  The big hit game of the fifth embodiment has the same unconditional round and conditional round as the fourth embodiment, and as the big hit game type, the final previous round is composed of the unconditional round and the conditional round Mixed jackpot game is provided. The conditional rounds included in the mixed jackpot game may be both conditional rounds A and B, or only one of them. Also, in addition to the mixed jackpot game, an unconditional jackpot game or a conditional jackpot game may be provided.

  Here, in the mixed jackpot game, the higher the ratio of unconditional rounds, the larger the average number of rounds to be digested (average number of rounds to be digested), and the average number of prize balls given to the player (average prize) The number of balls) increases. In addition, as the number of unconditional rounds performed in advance increases, the average number of digestion rounds and the number of average prize balls increase.

  Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the average number of digested rounds and the average prize are made different by changing at least one of the number of unconditional rounds and the number of conditional rounds and the order in which the rounds are arranged as mixed jackpot games. A plurality of types with different numbers of balls are provided. In addition, the total number of rounds may be the same in these big hit games, but if the average number of rounds and the number of average prize balls are different, the total number of rounds of these big hit games may be different. good.

  Specifically, as a type of mixed big hit game (as an example, all 15R), for example, the ratio of the number of rounds of unconditional rounds to the number of rounds of conditional rounds is type 1 and 8: 6 A certain type 2, a type 3 which is 7: 7, a type 4 which is 6: 8, and a type 5 which is 5: 9 may be provided. In these mixed jackpot games, one type of round (for example, an unconditional round as an example) may be preceded by the other type of round. Needless to say, it is needless to say that the player is disadvantaged in the order of types 1 to 5.

  Also, for example, type A in which 1 to 10 R is an unconditional round, type 11 in which 11 to 14 R is a conditional round, type B in which 1 to 7 and 12 to 14 R are an unconditional round, and 8 to 11 R are conditional round, The type C in which 1 to 5 and 11 to 14 R are unconditional rounds and the type 6 in which 6 to 10 R are conditional rounds, and the type D in which 1 to 4 R are conditional rounds and 5 to 14 R are unconditional rounds may be provided. Needless to say, it is needless to say that the player is disadvantaged in the order of types A to D.

  Note that the average number of rounds and the number of average winning balls may be made different for each of the mixed jackpot games by making both the ratio and the order of the unconditional rounds and the conditional rounds different. Furthermore, by making the total number of rounds different, it is possible to provide a mixed big hit game type in which the average number of rounds of the round, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls given to the player are different.

  As in the fourth embodiment, the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol. For example, the type may be determined in consideration of the gaming state, the number of times of ST, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like. The type of the jackpot game is determined according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player increases the average number of rounds, the average number of winning balls, and the maximum number of winning balls.

  Specifically, for example, when the type of the big hit game is mixed big hit game, the type 1 is the setting 1 if it is the setting 1, the type 2 is the setting 2 if the setting 2, and the type 3 if the setting 3 In the case of setting 4, the type 4 may be selected. In the case of setting 5, the type 5 may be selected. For example, in the case of setting 1, type A is in the case of setting 2, type B in the case of setting 2, type C in the case of setting 3, and type D in the case of setting 4 and 5. It may be selected.

  Also, for example, as the setting is advantageous to the player, a mixed jackpot game in which the average number of digestion rounds and the number of average prize balls (or the number of average digestion rounds, the number of average prize balls and the maximum number of prize balls) is high with high probability. The type of may be selected. That is, when the type of big hit game is mixed big hit game, for example, when it is setting 1, the mixed big hit game of type 1 (or type A) is performed at 90%, and setting becomes disadvantageous to the player As the type 1 mixed big hit game is performed, the probability of being played may be lowered. Further, for example, in the case of setting 5, the mixed big hit game of type 5 (or type D) is played at 90%, and the probability of the mixed big hit game of type 5 being played as the setting becomes advantageous to the player. May be lowered.

  Also, in this pachinko machine, as in the fourth embodiment, "setting determination processing", "main routine", "start winning confirmation processing", "approval determination processing", and "special game processing" are performed. The “setting determination process” is partially different. Hereinafter, differences from the fourth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Determination Process First, the setting determination process in which the main control apparatus 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. The present process is different from the setting determination process of the fourth embodiment in S710, so the contents of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, the main control device 40 defines the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number and each type of jackpot symbol according to the setting, as in the fourth embodiment. As a result, with the above-described contents, various other mixed jackpot games are selected at a probability according to the setting.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 of the fifth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment. Further, as in the first modification of the fourth embodiment, a special game nail or the like may be used.

  This pachinko machine has a mixed big hit game as in the fifth embodiment, and as a mixed big hit game, a plurality of types with different average number of rounds and average number of winning balls (and maximum winning balls). Is provided. Of course, unconditional jackpot games and conditional jackpot games may be further provided.

  Then, in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment, when mixed jackpot gaming is performed, the type of mixed jackpot game is determined by the probability according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player, the average number of rounds and the average prize The number of balls (or the average number of digestion rounds, the average number of balls and the maximum number of balls) increases.

  In addition, the pachinko machine according to the present invention has the same “setting determination process” as the fifth embodiment, and the “main routine”, the “start winning confirmation process”, and the “success determination process” the same as the first modification of the fourth embodiment. "Special game processing" is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the fifth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment. Also, as in the second modification of the fourth embodiment, a special game nail or the like may be used.

  This pachinko machine has a mixed big hit game as in the fifth embodiment, and as a mixed big hit game, a plurality of types with different average number of rounds and average number of winning balls (and maximum winning balls). Is provided. Of course, unconditional jackpot games and conditional jackpot games may be further provided.

  And, as in the fifth embodiment, when a mixed big hit game is played due to a direct hit big hit or a feature big hit, the type of mixed big hit game is determined with a probability according to the setting, which is advantageous to the player As the setting is made, the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of winning balls (or the average number of digestion rounds, the average number of winning balls and the maximum number of winning balls) increase.

  Further, in the pachinko machine, as in the second modification of the fourth embodiment, the “setting determination process”, the “main routine”, the “start winning confirmation process”, the “judgment process”, and the “special game process” are performed. However, a part of the “setting determination process” is different from the second modification of the fourth embodiment. In the following, differences from the second modification of the fourth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Determination Process A setting determination process in which the main control device 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. The present process is different from the setting determination process of the second modification of the fourth embodiment in S710, so the contents of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the big hit symbol determination random number and each type of big hit symbol and small hit symbol according to the setting, as in the modification 2 of the fourth embodiment. . As a result, with the above-described contents, various other mixed jackpot games are selected at a probability according to the setting.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the fifth embodiment and the first and second modifications, as in the fourth embodiment, the player can enjoy with a small amount of investment and the nail adjustment becomes unnecessary. It is possible to adjust the profit without having it, and it is not necessary to go through the inspection every time the adjustment is made.

  In addition, when there is a possibility that each type of mixed jackpot game is selected in each setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being known to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  Further, as described above, in the case of the enclosed type pachinko machine, it is considered that the necessity of performing nail adjustment for ball catching prevention becomes low, and the configuration of the fifth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2 is the enclosed type pachinko machine Can be used to eliminate the need for nail adjustment.

Furthermore, by using the special game nail, it is possible to effectively suppress an illegal act due to the nail adjustment, and it is not necessary to inspect the condition of the game nail by performing an inspection after the pachinko machine is installed.
Sixth Embodiment
Next, a pachinko machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present pachinko machine has the same configuration as that of the fifth embodiment, and a setting switch 540 is provided. Further, as in the fifth embodiment, a special game nail or the like may be used. In the following, differences from the fifth embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the big hit game of the sixth embodiment, conditional rounds A and B are provided, and a conditional big hit game is provided as a type of big hit game. And the conditional round which comprises a conditional big hit game is both or one of conditional round A and B. Of course, in addition to conditional jackpot games, unconditional jackpot games and mixed jackpot games may be provided.

  Here, conditional round A, even if the game ball enters the continuation opening during the round, the round does not end immediately, a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening, or the round The round is ended when the ending condition that the duration of the time of the second time reaches the predetermined time is satisfied. On the other hand, conditional round B immediately ends the round when the game ball enters the continuation opening during the round.

Therefore, in the sixth embodiment, a plurality of types having different average winning balls are provided by making the numbers of conditional rounds A and B different as conditional big hit games.
Further, as in the third embodiment, in the conditional rounds A and B, when the probability that the gaming ball enters the continuing opening during the round is different, the conditional entering probability is high with a high probability of entering the continuing opening. By pre-executing more rounds, the average number of rounds and the number of winning rounds will increase. In such a case, by changing the order in which each of the conditional rounds A and B is performed, a plurality of types in which the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls are different may be provided.

  In addition, the total number of rounds may be the same in these big hit games, but if the average number of rounds and the number of average prize balls are different, the total number of rounds of these big hit games may be different. good.

  Specifically, as a type of conditional big hit game (as an example, all 15R), for example, the ratio of the number of conditional round A and the number of conditional round B is 9: 5, type 1 and 8: 6 There may be provided Type 2 which is, Type 3 which is 7: 7, Type 4 which is 6: 8, and Type 5 which is 5: 9. In these conditional jackpot games, one type of conditional round may be preceded by the other type of conditional round. Needless to say, it is needless to say that the player is disadvantaged in the order of types 1 to 5.

  Also, assuming that the conditional round A has a higher probability of entering the continuation opening than the conditional round B, for example, the type in which 1 to 10 R is conditional round A and 11 to 14 R is conditional round B Type A with A, 1 to 7 and 12 to 14 R as conditional round A, and 8 to 11 R as conditional round B, and 1 to 5 and 11 to 14 R as conditional round A and 6 to 10 R as conditional round A type C of B, a conditional round B of 1 to 4 R, and a type D of 5 to 14 R of conditional round A may be provided. Needless to say, it is needless to say that the player is disadvantaged in the order of types A to D.

  Note that the average number of rounds and the average number of winning balls may be made different by changing both the ratio and the order of conditional rounds A and B. Furthermore, by making the total number of rounds different, it is possible to provide a type of conditional jackpot game in which the average number of digested rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls are different.

  As in the fifth embodiment, the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol. For example, the type may be determined in consideration of the gaming state, the number of times of ST, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like. The type of the jackpot game is determined according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player increases the average number of rounds, the average number of winning balls, and the maximum number of winning balls.

  Specifically, for example, when the type of big hit game is conditional big hit game, the type 1 is the setting 1 if it is the setting 1, the type 2 if the setting 2 is the type, the type if the setting 3 If 3 is setting 4, type 4 may be selected, and if setting 3 is type 5, type 5 may be selected. For example, in the case of setting 1, type A is in the case of setting 2, type B in the case of setting 2, type C in the case of setting 3, and type D in the case of setting 4 and 5. It may be selected.

  Also, for example, as the setting is advantageous to the player, the type of conditional jackpot game may be selected with high probability that the average number of digested rounds, the average number of balls and the maximum number of balls are large. That is, when the type of big hit game is conditional big hit game, for example, when it is setting 1, conditional big hit game of type 1 (or type A) is performed at 90%, setting is disadvantageous to the player As it becomes, the probability that conditional big hit game of type 1 will be played may become low. Further, for example, in the case of setting 5, the conditional big hit game of type 5 (or type D) is played at 90%, and the conditional big hit game of type 5 is performed as the setting becomes advantageous to the player. The probability of being hit may be low.

  In addition, having conditional round A and / or B, and similarly changing the number and order of conditional round A and B and the total number of rounds, the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of winning balls Alternatively, a mixed jackpot game may be provided in which the maximum winning balls are different. And similarly, according to the setting, the type of mixed big hit game may be determined.

  Also, in this pachinko machine, "setting determination processing", "main routine", "start winning confirmation processing", "approval determination processing", and "special game processing" are performed as in the fifth embodiment. The “setting determination process” is partially different. In the following, differences from the fifth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Determination Process First, the setting determination process in which the main control apparatus 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. The present process is different from the setting determination process of the fifth embodiment in S710, so the contents of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, the main control device 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number and each type of jackpot symbol according to the setting, as in the fifth embodiment. As a result, with the above-mentioned contents, various conditional big hit games are selected at a probability according to the setting.

[Modification 1]
Next, a first modification of the sixth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of Modification 1 of the sixth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment. Further, as in the first modification of the fifth embodiment, a special game nail or the like may be used.

  This pachinko machine has a conditional jackpot game as in the sixth embodiment, and as the conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types with different average number of rounds, number of average balls and maximum number of balls are provided. It is done. Of course, unconditional jackpot games and mixed jackpot games may be further provided.

  And, in the same manner as the sixth embodiment, when the conditional big hit game is played, the type of the conditional big hit game is determined by the probability according to the setting, and the setting which is advantageous to the player, the average number of rounds digested or The average number of balls and the maximum number of balls increase.

  Further, the pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment has the same “setting determination process” and the same “main routine”, the “start winning confirmation process”, and the “success determination process” as the first modification of the fifth embodiment. "Special game processing" is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the sixth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of Modification 2 of the sixth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment. Further, as in the second modification of the fifth embodiment, a special game nail or the like may be used.

  This pachinko machine has a conditional jackpot game as in the sixth embodiment, and as the conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types with different average number of rounds, number of average balls and maximum number of balls are provided. It is done. Of course, unconditional jackpot games and mixed jackpot games may be further provided.

  And, in the same manner as the sixth embodiment, when the conditional big hit game is performed due to the direct hit big hit or the feature big hit, the type of the conditional big hit game is determined by the probability according to the setting, and the player The more advantageous setting, the larger the average number of rounds, the average number of balls and the maximum number of balls.

  Further, in the pachinko machine, as in the second modification of the fifth embodiment, the “setting determination process”, the “main routine”, the “start winning confirmation process”, the “judgment process”, and the “special game process” are performed. However, a part of the “setting determination process” is different from the second modification of the fifth embodiment. Below, the difference with the modification 2 of 5th Embodiment is demonstrated.

(1) Setting Determination Process A setting determination process in which the main control device 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 will be described. The present process is different from the setting determination process of the second modification of the fifth embodiment in S710, so the contents of S710 will be described below.

  In S710, main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the big hit symbol determination random number and each type of big hit symbol and small hit symbol according to the setting, as in the second modification of the fifth embodiment. . As a result, with the above-mentioned contents, various conditional big hit games are selected at a probability according to the setting.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the sixth embodiment and the first and second modifications, as in the fifth embodiment, the player can enjoy with a small amount of investment and the nail adjustment becomes unnecessary. It is possible to adjust the profit without having it, and it is not necessary to go through the inspection every time the adjustment is made.

  In addition, when there is a possibility that each type of conditional big hit game is selected in each setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being known to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  Further, as described above, in the case of the enclosed type pachinko machine, it is considered that the necessity of performing nail adjustment for ball catching prevention becomes low, and the configuration of the sixth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2 is an enclosed type pachinko machine Can be used to eliminate the need for nail adjustment.

Furthermore, by using the special game nail, it is possible to effectively suppress an illegal act due to the nail adjustment, and it is not necessary to inspect the condition of the game nail by performing an inspection after the pachinko machine is installed.
Seventh Embodiment
In the pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment, a firing lottery performed as a result of shooting the game ball toward the game area 20 and a determination of success or failure performed as a result of entering the starting opening are performed. . Then, as in the fourth to sixth embodiments, the setting can be changed by the setting switch 540, and according to the setting, the frequency at which the firing lottery is performed and the probability of winning in the firing lottery are determined. . The present pachinko machine is similar to the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, and in the following, differences from the third embodiment will be mainly described.

[Description of configuration]
This pachinko machine is obtained by adding the setting switch 540 in the fourth to sixth embodiments, the firing detection SW 550, and the return ball detection SW 551 to the configuration of the third embodiment (see FIG. 43).

The setting switch 540 is connected to the main control device 40, and as an example, the setting can be changed in five stages of 1 to 5.
Further, the firing detection SW 550 and the return ball detection SW 551 are connected to the main control device 40 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530.

  Here, a path connecting the launch control device 44 and the game area 20 and through which the game ball 810 launched from the launch control device 44 passes is referred to as a launch path 800 (see FIG. 44). In addition, a path branched downward from near the start point of the firing path 800, the game ball which is fired from the firing control device 44 but does not reach the game area 20 and flows down the firing path 800 in the opposite direction to the time of firing. A path through which the ball 811 (return ball) passes is referred to as a return ball path 801. The return ball path 801 is connected to the lower plate 13.

  The launch detection SW 550 is provided upstream of the branch point to the return ball path 801 in the launch path 800. Further, a return ball detection SW 551 is provided in the return ball path 801. Then, these SWs detect that the gaming ball has passed the arrangement position of the SW, and output a detection signal indicating that the gaming ball has passed to the main control device 40.

  It should be noted that, in the case where the launcher is arranged at the upper left position (which may be disposed at the upper right, of course) on the game board 2 and the game ball is fired from the position to the game area 20, the return ball Will not occur. Therefore, in such a case, only a sensor that detects the launch of the gaming ball from the launch device may be provided.

In addition, a special game nail or the like may be used in the present pachinko machine as in the fourth embodiment.
[Description of operation]
In this pachinko machine, a firing lottery is performed each time the number of game balls shot from the shot control device 44 reaching the game area 20 reaches a predetermined number (the number of shots). And if it wins by a firing lottery, the same small hit as a 3rd embodiment will occur, and if entering a special entrance 212 during a small hit game occurs, a feature jackpot will occur. Further, in parallel with the launch lottery, in the same manner as in the third embodiment, the acceptance determination is performed due to entering the first and second special view starting openings 23A, 23B, and a direct hit big hit or feature big hit Is generated.

  Further, in the same manner as in the fourth to sixth embodiments, in accordance with the setting determined by the setting switch 540, both or one of the number of shots of the firing lottery and the winning probability are determined. Needless to say, it is needless to say that the number of shots and / or the probability of winning may be determined such that the more favorable the setting for the player, the higher the probability of hitting the firing lottery.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of setting 1, the number of firings is one, the winning probability of the firing lottery is 1/300, and in the case of setting 2, the number of firings is two, the winning probability of the firing lottery is In the case of setting 3 with 1/100, the number of firings may be 5 times, the winning probability of the firing lottery may be 1/30, and any of settings 1 to 3 may be selected.

  Further, for example, in the case of settings 1 to 3, the winning probability of the shooting lottery is set to a fixed value (1/100 as an example), and the number of shots of each setting is set to 1, 2, 3 In this case, the number of shots may be set to a fixed value (one time as an example), and the winning probability in each setting may be set to 1/300, 1/250.

In addition, this pachinko machine is provided with the unconditional big hit game and the conditional big hit game similar to the fourth embodiment. Of course, other types of big hit games may also be provided.
And, for example, the type of the big hit game performed due to the entry to the first and second special view starting opening 23A, 23B is unconditionally the big hit game (as an example, all 16R), and it is caused due to the lottery The type of the jackpot game to be performed may be a conditional jackpot game (as an example, all 16Rs).

  Of course, not limited to this, the type of jackpot game performed due to the launch lottery may always be unconditional jackpot game, or may be mixed jackpot game. Further, the type of the big hit game may be determined according to the type of the small hit symbol and the like.

  In addition, with regard to the big hit game which is performed due to the entry to the first and second special view starting opening 23A, 23B, it may always be a conditional big hit game, even if it is a mixed big hit game good. Further, the type may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol.

  In addition, this pachinko machine is subjected to the same "main routine", "start winning confirmation process", "appropriate decision process", and "special game process" as in the third embodiment, and "the same as in the fourth embodiment". Although the setting determination process is performed, the contents of the “setting determination process”, the “main routine”, and the “acceptance determination process” are partially different. The differences will be described below.

(1) Setting Determination Process First, the setting determination process will be described. As in the fourth embodiment, this processing is executed after the power of this pachinko is turned on and before the main routine is started, and the main controller 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540, but S710 It is different. The contents of S710 will be described below.

  In this pachinko machine, as an example, a lottery is performed using a jackpot determination random number, but in S710, main controller 40 determines the jackpot random number determined to be a small hit in the launch lottery according to the setting. Determine the value (small hit value) of Thereby, a small hit is generated at a probability according to the setting in the launch lottery. Also, the number of shots is determined according to the setting.

  Further, main controller 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number and each type of jackpot symbol and small hit symbol. As a result, according to the contents described above, the type of the big hit game caused by the launch lottery and the type of the big hit game caused by entering the starting opening are selected.

(2) Main routine In the main routine of this pachinko machine, processing similar to that of the third embodiment is performed, but between the variation pattern determination random number update processing (S106) and the winning confirmation processing (S107), The difference is that the number-of-firements counting process (details will be described later) for counting the number of gaming balls fired in the gaming area 20 is performed.

(3) Regarding the Number-of-fires Counting Process Next, the number-of-fires counting process for detecting that the number of gaming balls shot in the game area 20 has reached the number of shots will be described (see FIG. 45). This process is called from the main routine.

  In S800, main controller 40 determines whether or not the gaming ball has been fired based on the signal from launch detection SW 550, and when a positive determination is obtained (S800: Yes), it proceeds to S805. If a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), the process proceeds to S810.

At S805, main controller 40 adds 1 to the fire lottery counter, and proceeds to S810.
In S810, main controller 40 determines whether or not a return ball is generated based on the signal from return ball detection SW 551. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S815. If a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S820.

  At S815, main controller 40 subtracts 1 from the emission lottery counter, and proceeds to S820. In this way, it is possible to perform a firing lottery based on the number of gaming balls that have reached the gaming area 20.

  In S820, main controller 40 determines whether or not the emission lottery counter has reached the number of shots, and if a positive determination is obtained (S820: Yes), the process proceeds to S825 and a negative determination is obtained. If it is determined (S820: No), this process ends.

In S825, the main control device 40 clears the launch lottery counter, and shifts to S830.
At S830, main controller 40 sets a launch lottery flag and ends the present process.

(4) Regarding Pass / Fail Judgment Processing In the pass / fail judgment processing in the present pachinko machine, the same processing as the third embodiment is performed, but in the present pachinko machine, instead of the processes of S310 to S325 in the third embodiment, FIG. The processes of S310 to S328 are performed. And S313-S318, S320, S322, S324, S326-S328 in this pachinko machine are the same as S310-S315, S317, S319, S312, S323-S325 of 3rd Embodiment. Therefore, in the following, the processes of S310 to S312, S319, S321, S323, and S325, which are differences, will be described (see FIG. 46).

  In S310, which is shifted when it is determined in S302 that the determined symbol is not being displayed, in S310, main controller 40 determines whether or not to execute the ejection lottery based on the state of the ejection lottery flag. Specifically, when the launch lottery flag is set, it may be determined to execute the launch lottery. Then, if it is determined to execute the launch lottery (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S311, and if not (S310: No), the process proceeds to S313, and thereafter, similar to S310 transition of the third embodiment. Processing is performed.

In S311, the main control device 40 executes a firing lottery process (details will be described later), and the process shifts to S312.
In S312, main controller 40 clears the launch lottery flag, and ends the present process (transition to special game process).

S319, S321, S323, and S325 are the same as S316, S318, S320, and S322 in the success or failure determination process of Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment.
(5) Regarding the Launch Lottery Process Next, the launch lottery process for performing the launch lottery will be described (see FIG. 47). This process is called from the pass / fail judgment process.

  In S850, main controller 40 extracts a plurality of random number values (random number for big hit determination, big hit symbol determination random number, reach determination random number, lost symbol determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc.), and proceeds to S855 Do.

  In S855, the main control device 40 performs a firing lottery by determining whether the value of the extracted jackpot determination random number is the small hit value determined in S710 of the setting determination process. Then, in S860, main controller 40 determines whether or not a small hit is won in the launch lottery, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S860: Yes), the process proceeds to S865 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S860: No), the process proceeds to S880.

In S865, the main control device 40 determines a small hit symbol so that the type of the big hit game when the feature big hit occurs is as described above.
In S870, the same process as S324 in the pass / fail determination process of the pachinko machine is performed.

  In S875, the main control device 40 performs small hit setting processing, and whether to give a probability change game as a bonus game or grant a time-saving game as a bonus game, based on the type of the small hit symbol, the type of big hit game by jackpot , Set the number of times of ST etc. At this time, as described above, the type of the jackpot game is determined in the case where the feature jackpot has occurred in the small hit generated by the launch lottery. At this time, the open time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is set according to the type of the small hit symbol. In addition to this, for example, the setting of the opening effect time of the big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the setting of the ending effect time are performed.

On the other hand, in S880 and S885, which are shifted when it is determined in S860 that a small hit has not occurred, the same processing as S326 and S327 in the pass / fail judgment processing of the pachinko machine is performed.
Further, in S890 performed subsequent to S875 and S885, the same processing as S328 of the pass / fail determination processing of the pachinko machine is performed.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment, since it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player by changing the setting, it is possible to give the player many reward balls while balancing the hole and the profit of the player. It will be possible.

  Furthermore, in the conditional round, it is possible to give the player a thrill and enjoy it, because it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round by the behavior of the gaming ball having entered the big winning device 26. There are also cases where it depends on the ability to digest the conditional round depending on the skill. For this reason, while being able to provide the fun by the behavior of a game ball, the element which intervenes in a game technically arises and the interest of a game can be heightened.

Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.
In addition, since the profit given to the player is adjusted by changing the setting, the nail adjustment is not necessary, the profit can be adjusted even without advanced technology, and it is not necessary to undergo the on-site inspection.

  Further, since the probability of winning in the firing lottery changes according to the setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being known to the player. As a result, the player can be expected to have an advantageous setting.

  In addition, in the case of the enclosed type pachinko machine, the necessity of performing nail adjustment for preventing ball sticking is considered to be low, and by applying the configuration of the seventh embodiment to the enclosed type pachinko machine, nail adjustment is not required. can do.

  Furthermore, by using the special game nail, since the nail adjustment becomes extremely difficult or impossible, it is possible to effectively suppress the cheating by the nail adjustment. For this reason, after installing the pachinko machine, it is not necessary to inspect the condition of the game nail by performing an inspection on the floor and the like.

[Modification]
In the pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment, although the configuration is such that the winning lottery is a small hit in the firing lottery, a direct hit may occur in the firing lottery. At this time, a conditional jackpot game may always be played or an unconditional jackpot game may be played. Further, the type of the big hit game may be selected according to the big hit symbol or the like.

  In the pachinko machine configured in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, the firing lottery is performed in the same manner as in the seventh embodiment, and if winning in the firing lottery is performed, it is performed due to entering the starting opening. The same big hit as in the case of winning in the pass / fail judgment may be generated. Then, in accordance with the setting, as in the seventh embodiment, the probability of winning in the emission lottery may be determined.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
[Other embodiments]
(1) In the first embodiment, the bonus opening 211 is provided in the second large winning opening 25B. However, the bonus opening 211 may not be provided. Further, in the second embodiment, the special entrance 212 provided in the big winning opening 25 is used as a benefit port, but the special entrance 212 may not be used as a benefit port. In such a case, it is possible to decide whether or not to award the bonus game after the big hit game according to the big hit symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the special winning opening 25 is provided with a special entrance 212 used as a continuation opening and a benefit opening, but the continuation opening and a benefit opening are provided in the special winning opening 25. May be provided separately.

Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the ball entry rate of the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 25 into the special ball entry port 212 may be set.
Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the special entrance 212 provided in the big winning opening 25 may be used as the right generation port, the continuation port, and the benefit opening.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the special winning device 26 is provided with a special entrance 212 which is used as a right generation port, a continuation port, and a bonus port. The mouth, the continuous mouth and the benefit mouth may be provided separately.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the special ball entry port 212 may be used as a right generation port and a continuation port, and may not be used as a benefit port. In addition, when it is set as such a structure, you may determine whether a privilege game is provided after the end of a big hit game based on the kind etc. of a small hit symbol.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2) In addition, the first large winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, the large winning opening 25 of the second embodiment, and the large winning device 26 of the third embodiment are provided with a holding device for holding the game ball, During operation of the detention device, the gaming ball not detained by the detention device may be configured to make it difficult to enter the continuation port 210 or the special ball entry port 212. Then, the stop device is operated in the round where the first big winning hole 25A, the big winning hole 25 or the big winning device 26 is opened, and the gaming ball entered in the first big winning hole 25A etc. And when the number of balls reaches a predetermined number, or when a predetermined time has passed after the start of the round, the game ball which has been held is released, and the game ball is continued to the opening 210 or special You may provide the round of the aspect of making it approach into the ball entrance 212. FIG. In addition, this round is described as conditional round C.

  In the conditional round C, since the game ball entered in the first large winning opening 25A etc. is parked for a certain period, the round does not end immediately, and many in the first large winning opening 25A etc. The game ball of can be entered. The same effect can be obtained by using the conditional round C instead of the conditional round A.

  (3) The first and second large winning openings 25A, 25B of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the large winning opening 25 of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, and the large winning apparatus of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment 26 may be provided with a guiding device for guiding the entered game ball to the continuation port 210 or the special ball entrance 212.

  Then, after entering the game ball entered into the large winning opening 25 or the like, or after entering the large winning port 25 etc., the gaming ball that has reached the guidance device is given a predetermined probability (for example, for the use of the special ball inlet 212) It is also possible to reach the continuation port 210, the benefit port 211, and the special ball entry port 212 with the probability corresponding to the above.

  Specifically, for example, random numbers are extracted when the game ball enters the special winning opening 25 or the like, or when the game ball reaches a guidance device, and a lottery is won using the random number with the above-mentioned predetermined probability, When the lottery is won, the gaming ball may reach the special entrance 212 or the like.

  More specifically, in the case of conditional round A, it is made to reach the special entrance 212 as the continuing port 210 or the continuing port with a probability of 1/3, and in the case of conditional round B, 1/0. With the probability of 7, it may be made to reach the special entrance 212 as the continuation port 210 or the continuation port. Also, for example, when entering the second large winning opening 25B, or when the special entrance 212 is used as a benefit port, reach the benefit port 211 and the special entrance 212 with a probability of 1/2 If the special entrance 212 is used as the right generation port, the special entrance 212 may be reached with a probability of 1/5.

  By doing this, the probability that a character jackpot will occur in a small hit game, the probability that a bonus game will be awarded, and the probability to advance to the next round in each of the conditional rounds A and B are uniquely set. be able to.

  (4) By the way, the ball and ball game machine according to the first aspect of the invention extracts a random number due to the ball entering the starting opening, and determines the hit / not on the basis of the random number. Then, by opening the big winning opening provided with the specific area, a big hit game means for playing a big hit game composed of a plurality of rounds, and a decision means for determining the mode of the round constituting the big hit game, As an aspect of the rounds other than the last round, when the round ends, an unconditional round that advances to the next round unconditionally and the gaming ball enters a specific area during the continuation of the round, Proceeding to the next round, when the gaming ball does not enter the specific area during the continuation of the round, there is provided a conditional round in which the running big hit game is ended without proceeding to the next round.

  According to such a configuration, in the unconditional round of the big hit game, it is possible to surely make many winning balls enter the big winning opening and obtain many winning balls. However, in the conditional round, if the gaming ball does not enter the bonus area, it does not proceed to the next round, and the big hit game may end in the round.

  Therefore, by providing the conditional round to the big hit game, it is possible to suppress the number of winning balls provided in the big hit game. That is, the number of winning balls to be awarded to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted by setting the mode of each round to either the unconditional round or the conditional round, and the probability to be hit or not is set high. You can even balance the holes and the interests of the player.

Furthermore, in the conditional round, whether or not to proceed to the next round is determined by the behavior of the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening, and the player can be thrilled and entertained.
Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.

  As in the second invention, as a conditional round aspect, the round is ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the gaming ball enters the specific area during the continuation of the round. For example, after the end of the round, conditional round A to proceed to the next round and conditional round B to immediately advance the next round when the game ball enters a specific area are provided. It is good.

  In the conditional round A, since the round does not end immediately even when the gaming ball enters the bonus area, many gaming balls can be made to enter the winning opening in the round. On the other hand, in the conditional round B, when the game ball enters the bonus area, the round is immediately ended, so that only a few game balls can enter the big winning opening in the round.

  Therefore, it is possible to adjust the number of prize balls provided in the big hit game by setting the conditional round constituting the big hit game as the conditional round A or the conditional round B. Therefore, it is possible to balance the hall and the player's profit while further entertaining the player.

  Further, as in the third invention, the game state is defined as the state in which the ball entry probability to the starting opening or the probability of being judged to be a hit in the judgment of acceptability is the gaming state, and the determination means determines a hit or not. A round that constitutes a big hit game to be performed due to a match based on at least one of the gaming state when made and the random number extracted due to entering the starting opening pertaining to the determination of appropriateness. The aspect of may be determined.

By doing this, it is possible to adjust the number of prize balls to be given to the player in the big hit game in accordance with the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively paid.
Moreover, the game state after the big hit game may be decided by the random number extracted at the time of entering the starting opening. In such a case, by determining the mode of the round based on the random number, it is possible to adjust the number of prize balls to be awarded to the player in the big hit game, according to the gaming state after the big hit game, It is possible to prevent people from being over-benefited.

  Further, as in the fourth invention, the determination means determines the gaming state when the hit / non-judgment determination is made and the random number extracted due to the entry into the starting opening related to the hit / not determination. By the lottery of the probability determined according to at least one of the above, the aspect of the round which constitutes the big hit game to be performed due to the corresponding may be determined.

By doing this, it is possible to adjust the number of prize balls to be given to the player in the big hit game in accordance with the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively paid.
Moreover, the game state after the big hit game may be decided by the random number extracted at the time of entering the starting opening. In such a case, by determining the mode of the round based on the random number, it is possible to adjust the number of prize balls to be awarded to the player in the big hit game, according to the gaming state after the big hit game, It is possible to prevent people from being over-benefited.

  In addition, since there is a possibility that the big hit game includes many unconditional rounds regardless of what the above gaming state or random number is, the player is required to obtain many winning balls in the big hit game. It is possible to have expectations and to increase the interest of the game.

  Further, as in the fifth invention, the game state is defined as the state in which the ball entry probability to the starting opening or the probability of being judged to be a hit in the judgment of acceptability is the gaming state, and the determination means determines a hit or not. Nothing included in the jackpot game to be performed due to a match based on at least one of the gaming state when made and the random number extracted due to the entry into the starting opening pertaining to the determination of appropriateness. The number of conditional rounds, or the timing when conditional rounds may arrive may be determined.

  Since many award balls can be obtained in the unconditional round, it is possible to adjust the number of award balls provided in the big hit game by changing the number of unconditional rounds included in the big hit game. In addition, conditional rounds do not necessarily advance to the next round, and unconditional rounds are performed first, and conditional rounds may be performed more lately to obtain more award balls more reliably it can.

  Therefore, according to the gaming state, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing when the conditional round comes, according to the gaming state at the time of winning, a prize ball awarded to the player in the big hit game The number can be adjusted, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.

  Moreover, the game state after the big hit game may be decided by the random number extracted at the time of entering the starting opening. In such a case, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing at which the conditional rounds arrive based on the random numbers, a prize ball to be awarded to the player in the big hit game according to the game state after the big hit game. The number can be adjusted, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.

  (5) The pachinko machines of the first to seventh embodiments may be configured as an enclosed type pachinko machine that uses the game balls enclosed inside in circulation to play a game. Furthermore, the launch device may be provided at a position toward the upper left of the game board (of course, it may be the upper right position), and the game ball may be launched from the position. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (6) In the big hit game of the first embodiment, in the conditional round, the game ball entering the first large winning opening 25A with a certain probability enters the continuation opening 210 by performing lottery using random numbers You may do so. In such a case, it is conceivable that the gaming ball having entered the first large winning opening 25A in the conditional round is stopped, a random number is extracted at the time of stopping, and a lottery is performed using the random number. Then, if the game ball stopped due to the fact that a certain time has passed since the start of the round, the number of winnings to the first big winning hole 25A has reached a certain value, etc. is released, the player will win the lottery. It is conceivable that the game ball is guided to the continuation port 210 and not guided to the continuation port 210 if the player does not win.

  Further, in the big hit game of the second and third embodiments, the game ball entering the big winning opening 25 (or the big winning device 26) is similarly stopped, and a lottery is performed using random numbers extracted at the time of stopping. You may Then, when the player has won the lottery, the game ball may be guided to the special ball entry port 212 after releasing the game ball which has been parked. Of course, in the fourth to seventh embodiments as well, it is conceivable to guide the parked game ball to the continuation port 210 or the special ball entry port 212 when winning in the lottery using random numbers.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(7) In the big hit game of the first embodiment, in the conditional round, the first large winning opening 25A provided with the continuing opening 210 is opened, and in the unconditional round, the second opening with the continuing opening 210 is not provided. You may open 25B. That is, a plurality of large winning openings may be provided, and different large winning openings may be opened in the conditional round and the unconditional round. Furthermore, a plurality of first large winning openings 25A may be provided, and different first large winning openings 25A may be opened in conditional round A and conditional round B.

  Further, also in the big hit game of the third embodiment, a plurality of big winning devices 26 may be provided, and in conditional round A and conditional round B, different big winning devices 26 may be opened or conditional rounds. In the case of an unconditional round, different big winning devices 26 may be opened.

Even in the case of having such a configuration, similar effects can be obtained.
[Correspondence with the claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  The special winning device 26 in the seventh embodiment corresponds to an example of the special winning opening, and the special entrance 212 corresponds to an example of the specific area. In addition, the success / failure determination performed due to the entrance of the starting opening corresponds to an example of the second success / failure day stability in one example of the firing lottery.

  Further, S316 and S317 of the success / failure determination process correspond to an example of the second determination means, S407 and S454 of the special game process correspond to an example of the big hit game means, and S700 and S705 of the setting determination process are an example of the determination process. S710 corresponds to an example of the determination means, and S850 and 855 of the ejection lottery process correspond to an example of the first determination means.

  1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... game board, 20 ... gaming area, 23A ... 1st special figure starting port, 23B ... 2nd special figure starting port, 25 ... large winning opening, 25A ... 1st large winning opening, 25B ... 25th 2 large winning opening 40, main controller 42, sub integrated control device 200 200 center case 210 continuation port 211 bonus opening 212 special entry ball opening 300 opening and closing member 302 Kloon 302a ... distribution port.

Claims (3)

Determining means for extracting a random number due to entering the starting opening and performing a yes-no decision based on the random number;
A first jackpot gaming means for performing jackpot gaming due to multiple rounds of times the special winning opening in open to the determination that the large hit in the spruce determination,
The big winning opening is opened due to being judged as a small hit in the above judgment, and the game ball enters the specific entry opening in the opening of the big winning opening and a plurality of round times large winning opening is opened In a ball game machine equipped with a second big hit game means for playing a big hit game ,
As an aspect of the round other than the last round in the number of rounds, an unconditional round that proceeds unconditionally to the next round when the round ends.
If the game ball enters a specific area provided in the big winning opening during the continuation of the round, the game proceeds to the next round, and the game ball does not enter the specific area during the continuation of the round. Is not progressing to the next said round, and the conditional round with which the said big hit game in progress is finished, is provided,
Round determining means for increasing the rate at which the conditional round is executed, compared to the case where it is executed by the second big hit gaming means, when the big hit game is executed by the first big hit gaming means,
Pinball game machine characterized by comprising a. Determining means for extracting a random number due to entering the starting opening and performing a yes-no decision based on the random number;
The first big hit gaming means for playing a big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened a plurality of round times due to being determined to be a big hit in the above-mentioned hit judgment.
The big winning opening is opened due to being judged as a small hit in the above judgment, and the game ball enters the specific entry opening in the opening of the big winning opening and a plurality of round times large winning opening is opened In a ball game machine equipped with a second big hit game means for playing a big hit game,
As an aspect of the round other than the last round in the number of rounds, an unconditional round that proceeds unconditionally to the next round when the round ends.
If the game ball enters a specific area provided in the big winning opening during the continuation of the round, the game proceeds to the next round, and the game ball does not enter the specific area during the continuation of the round. Is not progressing to the next said round, and the conditional round with which the said big hit game in progress is finished, is provided,
Round determining means for reducing the ratio of executing the conditional round compared to the case where it is executed by the second big hit gaming means, when the big hit game is executed by the first big hit gaming means,
A bullet ball game machine characterized by comprising. An entering rate adjusting means for combining the specific entry port and the specific area, and making the entry rate when used as the specific area different from the entry rate when using the specified entry port,
The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: