JP6591352B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, when a hit condition is established, a hit game advantageous to the player is generated. In the winning state, the special entrance provided in the game area of the game board is opened, and a game ball enters the special entrance and a prize ball is played.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a game machine equipped with a sorting device that sorts game balls that have been launched into the gaming region, and either the gaming region or the outside of the gaming region is used by the sorting device. The game balls are distributed to. There is also known a sorting device that distributes game balls to any one of a plurality of flow paths in the game area.

JP 2008-161477 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, it is possible to pay attention to which flow path the game ball is distributed by the distribution device, but further improvement of the game is desired using the distribution device. .

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

Gaming machine to solve this problem, the game ball ball entrance possible specific input spheres port has been flowing down the game region, and the game ball ball entrance possible special ball entrance opening has been flowing down the game area, the special A special ball detection unit that detects that a game ball has entered the ball entrance, and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the special ball entrance and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter can be taken. A special opening / closing member and a sorting device that sorts the game balls that have flowed down the game area, and the sorting device distributes one game ball to the specific entrance and then a predetermined number of game balls. the repeated operation of distributing the special ball entrance opening, said special closing member, while a game ball to the specific input spheres port Ru can take the open state when the open condition is satisfied by ball entrance, the special When the predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance and the closing condition is satisfied, the closed state may be taken. Can, if the opening condition is satisfied, the time from the game balls allocated to the specific input spheres port by sorting device to said special closing member takes the open state, the specific input by said sorter spherical opening in rather short than the time from when the game balls distributed until the first game ball to be distributed to the special ball entrance port reaches the special ball entrance opening, wherein the special ball entrance port, game balls There are a first entrance area and a second entrance area where entry is possible, and the second entrance area is closer to an installation position where the special entrance detection unit is provided than the first entrance area. The gist is that after the game balls are distributed to the specific entrance by the distribution device, the last game ball distributed to the special entrance reaches the second entrance area .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko machine. The figure which shows a distribution apparatus. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the distribution aspect of a game ball. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the rotation aspect of a distribution apparatus. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the specification of a pachinko game machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the timing regarding progress of a game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA and a speaker SP.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, the simple game “first variation game” refers to a variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are displayed by variation is performed. In the following description, when the “second variation game” is simply indicated, it indicates a variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small lottery lottery) among a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. Special symbols include jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (big hit display results), jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (small hits display results), and outlier symbols that can recognize slippage (outlier display results). is there. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a big hit game is awarded. When the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a small hit game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH for displaying effect images. In the effect display device 16, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, there is a case where the reach symbol combination is formed before the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed, and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are temporarily stopped as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (this In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, a symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is confirmed and stopped. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are confirmed to stop and display the small hit symbol, the small effect symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed in a definite stop state, the special symbol display devices 16 and 12 are also displayed in a definite stop state. In the present embodiment, symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are the same type are defined as the jackpot symbol combinations. As a symbol combination for small hits, a specific symbol combination among the symbol combinations that do not have the same type of decorative symbols in all rows, or as a non-designated symbol combination that does not have the same type of decorative symbols in all rows. Each specific symbol combination is defined.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible for the player to recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 in a fixed stop display.

The game board YB is provided with a game area YR in which game balls can flow down. In the game area YR, various types of accessories are provided so that the game balls that have flowed down can enter.
In the game area YR of the game board YB, a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning opening 21a through which a game ball flowing down the game area YR can enter is provided below the effect display device 16. Yes. The first start winning device 21 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  In the game area YR of the game board YB, on the right side of the effect display device 16, there is provided a second start prize device 22 having a second start prize port 22a through which a game ball flowing down the game area YR can enter. ing. The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  In the game area YR of the game board YB, on the right side of the effect display device 16, there is provided a first big prize device 23 having a first big prize opening 23a through which a game ball flowing down the game area YR can enter. ing. The first big winning device 23 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is given.

  The first grand prize winning device 23 is provided with a first grand prize winning door 23b that opens and closes the first grand prize winning port 23a by operating the first grand prize winning solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 6). The first grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). Operates in the open state. The first grand prize opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined first opening condition (opening condition) is established.

  In the game area YR of the game board YB, a second big prize device 24 having a second big prize port 24a through which a game ball flowing down the game area YR can enter is provided below the first big prize device 23. It has been. The second grand prize device 24 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize port 24a. When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 24a is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are given.

  The second grand prize-winning device 24 is provided with a second grand prize-winning door 24b that opens and closes the second grand prize-winning port 24a by the operation of the second grand prize-winning solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize opening door 24b is in a closed state in which no game ball can enter the second big prize opening 24a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). Operates in the open state. The second grand prize opening door 24b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined second opening condition is satisfied.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the second big prize opening door 24b is operated in the open state according to the kind of the big hit game given, the second big prize opening 24a is opened, and the second big prize opening 24a is opened. The game balls are allowed to enter. For this reason, when the big hit game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  When the small hit game is awarded, the first grand prize opening door 23b is operated to open, the first big prize opening 23a is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the first big prize opening 23a. The For this reason, when a small hit game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to win a prize ball, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to win more prize balls in the big hit game than in the small hit game.

  A hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games that are put on hold. Specifically, in the hold display device 13, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied, while the execution condition for the first variable game is still satisfied. Because of this, the number of first variation games whose execution is suspended, that is, the so-called first start pending storage number (hereinafter referred to as the pending storage number) is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the execution of the second variation game is not suspended. For this reason, the execution condition of the second variable game can be established by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, but during or after the execution of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) During the execution of the game (big hit game and small hit game), the execution condition of the second variable game is not satisfied because the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a.

  In the present embodiment, each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is a game execution unit, the first start winning opening 21a is a normal entry opening, the second starting winning opening 22a is a specific entry opening, The winning opening 23a corresponds to a special winning opening, the first large winning opening door 23b corresponds to a special opening / closing member, and the first count sensor SE3 corresponds to a special winning detection section. Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode in which the small hit symbol is confirmed and stopped is equivalent to the predetermined display mode.

  In the present embodiment, in the game area YR of the game board YB, the game area YR flows down on the right side of the effect display device 16 and above the second start winning device 22 and the first grand prize device 23. A distribution device 40 for distributing the game balls is provided. In particular, the distribution device 40 according to the present embodiment distributes one game ball to the second start winning device 22 and then distributes a predetermined number (two in this embodiment) of game balls to the first grand prize device 23. It is a device that repeatedly performs the sorting operation. In the present embodiment, all the game balls flowing down the right channel Y in the game area YR are configured to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40.

Here, the sorting apparatus 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2, the sorting device 40 has a entrance 41 through which a game ball that has flowed down the game area YR can enter. The entrance 41 is provided at the tip of a pair of opposing sorting pieces 40a. The sorting device 40 has a flow-down passage 42 through which the game ball that has entered the ball-entry port 41 flows downward. The flow-down passage 42 is a space located between a pair of opposing sorting pieces 40 a and is provided downstream of the entrance 41. The flow-down passage 42 is branched into a plurality of flow paths (in this embodiment, the first flow-down passage 42a, the second flow-down passage 42b, and the third flow-down passage 42c).

  In the sorting device 40, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) sorting members 50 and 60 are provided downstream of the sorting piece 40a and at a branching portion of the flow-down passage 42. More specifically, a first distribution member 50 is provided directly below the entrance 41, and a second distribution member 60 is provided slightly lower left than the first distribution member 50. Distributing pieces 43 and 44 are provided below the distributing members 50 and 60 at the branch portion of the flow-down passage 42.

  The distribution piece 43 has an inverted V shape in plan view and is provided below the second distribution member 60. The distribution piece 44 has an inverted V shape in plan view and is located below the first distribution member 50.

  The flow-down passage 42 is branched into a first flow-down passage 42a, a second flow-down passage 42b, and a third flow-down passage 42c by the distribution members 50, 60 and the distribution pieces 43, 44. Specifically, the flow-down passage 42 is branched to the first flow-down passage 42 a by the sorting piece 40 a, the second sorting member 60, and the sorting piece 43. The flow-down passage 42 is branched to the second flow-down passage 42b by the distribution piece 40a, the first distribution member 50, the second distribution member 60, and the distribution pieces 43 and 44. The flow-down passage 42 is branched to the third flow-down passage 42c by the sorting piece 40a, the first sorting member 50, and the sorting piece 44.

  The first distribution member 50 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 55 that is supported so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the distribution device 40. The first distribution member 50 includes a semicircular disk-shaped substrate 56 and three ball receiving pieces 57, 58, and 59 that protrude forward from the center of the substrate 56 and extend in the radial direction. The first distributing member 50 is formed with a ball receiving portion 56a capable of receiving a game ball by ball receiving pieces 57 and 58. The first distributing member 50 includes a ball receiving portion 56b that can receive a game ball by the substrate 56 and the ball receiving pieces 58 and 59, and a ball that can receive the game ball by the substrate 56 and the ball receiving pieces 57 and 59. A receiving portion 56c is defined.

  Similarly, the second distribution member 60 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 65 that is supported so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the distribution device 40. The second distribution member 60 includes a semicircular disk-shaped substrate 66 and three ball receiving pieces 67, 68, 69 that protrude forward from the center of the substrate 66 and extend in the radial direction. The second distribution member 60 has a ball receiving portion 66 a that can receive a game ball by the substrate 66 and ball receiving pieces 67 and 68. Further, the second distributing member 60 includes a ball receiving portion 66b that can receive the game ball by the ball receiving pieces 68 and 69, and a ball receiving portion 66c that can receive the game ball by the substrate 66 and the ball receiving pieces 67 and 69. Is defined.

  The ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 is longer than the ball receiving piece 57 of the first distribution member 50. The rotation range of the ball receiving piece 57 of the first distribution member 50 and the rotation range of the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 overlap.

  The first sorting member 50 receives the game ball B that has entered the entrance 41 in the first posture shown in FIG. 3A by the ball receiving portion 56b, and rotates clockwise by the weight of the game ball B. It rotates in the direction of the sign “Z1” in the figure, and guides the game ball downstream. Further, the first distribution member 50 is held in a posture so that it can take the second posture shown in FIG. 3B after guiding the game ball B downstream from the first posture shown in FIG. The The first distribution member 50 receives the game ball B that has entered the entrance 41 in the second posture shown in FIG. 3B by the ball receiving portion 56a, and also by the weight of the game ball B. It rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of reference sign “Z2” in the figure), and guides the game ball B downstream. The first distribution member 50 is held in a posture so that it can take the first posture shown in FIG. 3A after guiding the game ball B downstream from the second posture shown in FIG. 3B. The Note that the rotation amount of the first distribution member 50 is regulated so as to rotate within a predetermined angle range about the rotation shaft 55.

  Similarly, the second distribution member 60 receives the game ball B that has entered the entrance 41 in the first posture shown in FIG. 3C by the ball receiving portion 66b, It rotates clockwise by its own weight (in the direction of the sign “Z1” in the figure), and guides the game ball B downstream. Further, the second distribution member 60 is held in a posture so that it can take the second posture shown in FIG. 3 (d) after guiding the game ball B downstream from the first posture shown in FIG. 3 (c). The The second distribution member 60 receives the game ball B that has entered the entrance 41 in the second posture shown in FIG. 3D by the ball receiving portion 66a, and also by the weight of the game ball B. It rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of reference sign “Z2” in the figure), and guides the game ball B downstream. Then, the second distribution member 60 is held in a posture so that it can take the first posture shown in FIG. 3C after guiding the game ball B downstream from the second posture shown in FIG. The Note that the rotation amount of the second distribution member 60 is regulated so as to rotate within a predetermined angle range about the rotation shaft 65.

The game balls are distributed to any one of the first flow down passage 42a, the second flow down passage 42b, and the third flow down passage 42c by the sorting members 50 and 60.
As shown in FIG. 2, the first big winning device 23 is provided downstream of the first flowing down passage 42 a, and the first flowing down passage 42 a is defined toward the first big winning device 23. The first big winning device 23 is provided downstream of the second flowing down passage 42 b, and the second flowing down passage 42 b is defined toward the first big winning device 23. A second start winning device 22 is provided downstream of the third flow down passage 42 c, and the third flow down passage 42 c is defined toward the second start winning device 22.

  In this way, the first flow down passage 42a and the second flow down passage 42b serve as flow paths that guide the game balls that have flowed down to the first big prize opening 23a in the small hit game. In particular, the first flow-down passage 42a serves as a flow path that guides the game balls that have flowed down to the first winning area R1 of the first big winning opening 23a in the small hit game. Further, the second flow-down passage 42b serves as a flow path that guides the game ball that has flowed down to the second winning area R2 of the first big winning opening 23a in the small hit game. On the other hand, the third flow-down passage 42c is a flow path that guides the game ball that has flowed down to the second start winning opening 22a.

  In the present embodiment, a second big prize device 24 is provided below the first big prize device 23. For this reason, the first flow down passage 42a and the second flow down passage 42b also serve as a flow path for guiding the game ball to the second big winning port 24a in the big hit game.

  The first downflow passage 42a is provided such that the downflow distance to the first big prize opening 23a is longer than that of the second downflow passage 42b. For this reason, the time for the game ball to reach the first big winning opening 23a by the first flow down passage 42a is longer than the time for the game ball to reach the first big winning opening 23a through the second down flow passage 42b.

  In addition, the first flow down passage 42a is provided such that the flow down distance to the first big winning port 23a is longer than the flow down distance from the third flow down passage 42c to the second start winning port 22a. For this reason, the time for the game ball to reach the first big winning opening 23a by the first flow down passage 42a is longer than the time for the game ball to reach the second start winning opening 22a through the third flow down passage 42c.

  Further, the second downflow passage 42b is provided such that the flow-down distance to the first big winning port 23a is shorter than the flow-down distance from the third flow-down passage 42c to the second start winning port 22a. For this reason, the time for the game ball to reach the first big winning opening 23a by the second flow down passage 42b is shorter than the time for the game ball to reach the second start winning opening 22a through the third flow down passage 42c.

  In the first grand prize winning device 23, a passing area 23c through which a game ball entered from the first big prize winning port 23a passes is provided in the first grand prize winning port 23a. A first count sensor SE3 is provided in the passage area 23c. When the game ball passes through the passing area 23c, the first count sensor SE3 detects the entry of the game ball into the first big winning opening 23a. The passing area 23c is provided on the right side in the width direction of the special winning opening 23a.

  The second winning area R2 is provided so as to be closer to the arrangement position of the passing area 23c than the first winning area R1. For this reason, the second downflow passage 42b can be guided to a region closer to the passing region 23c where the first count sensor SE3 is provided than the first downflow passage 42a, and has entered the first big winning opening 23a. A game ball can be detected early.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the flow of the game ball flowing down through the flow-down passages 42 a to 42 c will be described. In the following description, the game balls distributed to the third downstream passage 42c are referred to as “first”. The game balls distributed to the first flow down passage 42a are referred to as “second”, and the game balls distributed to the second flow down passage 42b are referred to as “third”. Then, once the game ball is distributed to the third downstream passage 42c and then distributed again to the third downstream passage 42c, the game ball becomes “first”. The first game ball here corresponds to the game ball distributed to the second start winning opening 22a, and the second game ball corresponds to the first game ball distributed to the first large winning opening 23a. The third game ball corresponds to the last game ball to be distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a.

First, the flow of distributing the first game ball B to the third flow path 42c will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the first distribution member 50 is in the first posture (FIG. 3A), and the second distribution member 60 is in the second posture (FIG. 3D). )), When the first game ball B enters the entrance 41, the game ball B is received by the ball receiving portion 56b of the first distribution member 50. The first sorting member 50 rotates clockwise by the weight of the game ball B. Then, by the rotation of the first distribution member 50, the ball receiving piece 57 of the first distribution member 50 is positioned below the ball reception piece 68 of the second distribution member 60, and the first distribution member 50 is The posture is switched from the first posture to the second posture. At this time, the second distribution member 60 does not rotate and maintains the second posture. Then, the game balls B are distributed to the third flow down passage 42c.

  As described above, the third flow-down passage 42c is a flow path that guides the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 to the second start winning opening 22a. For this reason, the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the third flow-down passage 42c. When the game ball enters the second start winning entrance 22a, the prize ball is paid out. The execution condition of the second variable game can be established.

Next, a flow of distributing the second game ball B to the first flow down passage 42a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4B, when the game balls B are distributed to the third flow-down passage 42c, the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 are in the second posture (FIG. 3B, FIG. 3 (d)), when the second game ball B enters the entrance 41, the game ball B is received by the ball receiving portion 56a of the first distribution member 50. The ball receiving piece 57 of the first distribution member 50 overlaps below the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60. Due to this overlap, the clockwise rotation of the first distribution member 50 is restricted. Then, when the game ball B rolls the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 and reaches the ball receiving piece 67, the second distribution member 60 rotates counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball B. The second distribution member 60 is switched from the second posture to the first posture. Thereafter, the game balls B are distributed to the first flow down passage 42a.

  Thus, the first downflow passage 42a is a passage that guides the game ball to the first big winning opening 23a during the small hit game. For this reason, during a small hit game, the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the first flow-down passage 42a, and the game ball enters the first major winning opening 23a. The ball will be paid out.

Next, the flow of distributing the third game ball B to the second downflow passage 42b will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4C, when the game balls B are distributed to the first flow-down passage 42a, the first distribution member 50 is in the second posture (FIG. 3B), and the second vibration If the third game ball B enters the entrance 41 when the distribution member 60 is in the first posture (FIG. 3C), the game ball B is a ball of the first distribution member 50. It is received by the receiving part 56a. Since the first distribution member 50 rotates counterclockwise due to the weight of the game ball B, the first distribution member 50 is switched from the second position to the first position. Thereafter, the game ball B is received by the ball receiving portion 66b of the second distribution member 60, the second distribution member 60 is rotated clockwise by the weight of the game ball B, and the second distribution member 60 is The posture is switched from the first posture to the second posture. And by the rotation of the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60, the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60 have the same attitude | position as the time of receiving the 1st game ball B. Take. Thereafter, the game balls B are distributed to the second flow down passage 42b.

  Thus, the second downflow passage 42b is a passage that guides the game ball to the first big winning opening 23a during the small hit game. For this reason, during a small hit game, the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the second flow-down passage 42b, and the game ball enters the first major prize opening 23a. The ball will be paid out.

  The distribution device 40 according to the present embodiment distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the third flow path 42c, and then places the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 in the first flow path 42a. Distribute. Subsequently, the allocating device 40 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 next to the second flow-down passage 42b, and then distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the third flow-down passage 42c. Sort out. Thereafter, the distribution device 40 repeats this distribution operation. That is, the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 are distributed one by one to the respective downstream passages 42a to 42c, so that the distribution of the game balls to the respective downstream passages 42a to 42c has reproducibility and each downstream passage The distribution ratio (1/3 in the embodiment) of the game balls to 42a to 42c can be stabilized.

  In the present embodiment, the flow path formed by the first flow down passage 42a corresponds to the first flow path, the flow path formed by the second flow down passage 42b corresponds to the second flow path, and the third flow down The flow path formed by the passage 42c corresponds to the third flow path. Further, the first winning area R1 in the first big winning device 23 corresponds to the first winning area, and the second winning area R2 corresponds to the second winning area. The passing area 23c corresponds to the installation position where the first count sensor SE3 is provided.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a jackpot lottery probability variation state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery is higher than the gaming state (low probability state) that is not in the probability change state of the jackpot lottery. It is. In this embodiment, the probability variation state of the big hit lottery is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. In the following explanation, when the term “probability variation state” or “probability variation state” is simply indicated, it means the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery, and “non-probability variation state” or “non-probability variation state” is abbreviated. "Indicates a gaming state that is not the probability variation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a gaming state in which the second variation game is more likely to be executed in response to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a than in the low base state that is not the high base state. For example, the high base state is a variation time shortening state in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the second variation game is likely to be shorter than that in the low base state. As described above, since the variation time of the second variation game is likely to be shortened, the time until the execution of the second variation game is shortened, and the execution condition of the second variation game is likely to be satisfied. Become. In the present embodiment, the high base state is provided until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the probability variation state. In the present embodiment, the high base state in which the second variable game is easily executed corresponds to the specific state.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is provided below the effect display device 16, and the game board is more likely to flow down the left channel X, which is the left side of the game board YB. It becomes easier for a game ball to enter than to flow down the right channel Y which is the right side of YB. For this reason, in a low base state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left channel X so that the game ball can enter the first start winning opening 21a. There is a tendency to make it.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, a distribution device 40, a second start winning port 22a, a first large winning port 23a, and a second large winning port 24a are provided in order from above, and the right channel is provided. The flow of Y makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first big winning opening 23a, and the second big winning opening 24a than flowing down the left channel X. For this reason, in the high base state in which the second variation game is likely to be executed in response to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a, the right flow path is used to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a. There is a tendency to play game balls so that Y flows down. Even in the big hit game, there is a tendency to launch the game ball so as to flow down the right flow path Y so that the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 24a, and even in the small hit game, there is a game in the first big prize opening 23a. In order to make the ball enter, there is a tendency to launch the game ball so as to flow down the right channel Y.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game in the present embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the end of the variable game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time is over, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 24a is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. One round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 24a or until a specified time elapses. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from among a plurality of types of big hits according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be decided, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is It is to be granted.

  The small hit game is started after the end of the variable game in which the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. When the small hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 23a is opened is performed. This round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 23a or until a predetermined time elapses. When the round game ends, an ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the small hit game ends.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, so-called pachinko gaming machine specifications such as the jackpot probability and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the jackpot probability is approximately in the non-probable change state (shown as “low probability” in the figure) in both the first change game and the second change game. 1/299 is defined as about 1/49 in the probability variation state (shown as “high accuracy” in the drawing). As the small hit probability, about 1/199 is defined for the first variation game and about 1/30 is defined for the second variation game in both the non-probability variation state and the probability variation state.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the number of prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of prize balls when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball. "2" is defined for each. In addition, “4” is defined as the upper limit number (denoted as “pending upper limit number” in the figure) of the number of reserved memories of the first variable game. On the other hand, the execution of the second variation game is not suspended.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the number of prize balls when the first count sensor SE3 detects a game ball and the number of prize balls when the second count sensor SE4 detects a game ball are “15”. Are defined respectively. “2” is the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the first grand prize opening 23a in one round game, and the second largest prize opening 24a is entered in one round game. “9” is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be entered.

  Thus, the number (predetermined number) of game balls distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a by the distribution device 40 is less than the number of prize balls triggered by the game balls entering the first big prize opening 23a. Yes, it is defined to be the same as the number of prize balls triggered by the game balls entering the second start prize opening 22a, and is preferably equal to or greater than the number of prize balls.

  As shown in FIG. 5D, the hit types include big hits and small hits, and the big hit types include probability variable big hits and non-probable big hits. When the big win lottery is won in each variation game, the probability variation big hit is obtained when the symbol ZA is displayed in the first variation game, and when the symbol Za is displayed in the second variation game. When the big win lottery is won in each variable game, the probability Z is determined when the symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped in the first variable game and when the symbol Zb is fixed and displayed in the second variable game. When the big win lottery is won in each variable game, the probability variable big hit is determined with a probability of 70%, and the non-probable variable big hit is determined with a probability of 30%. When the small win lottery is won in each variable game, a small hit is made when the symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped in the first variable game and when the symbol Zc is fixed and displayed in the second variable game. In the present embodiment, one type of small hit is defined.

  As the specified number of rounds in a single jackpot game, “15” is defined when the probability variation jackpot is determined, and “8” is defined when the non-probability variation jackpot is determined. In addition, as the specified number of rounds in one big hit game, “1” is specified in the case of winning a small hit lottery (indicated by “−” in the figure). The opening time (indicated as “OP time” in the figure) is defined as “10 seconds” when the big hit lottery is won, and “0.004 seconds” when the small hit lottery is won. When the big win lottery is won, the second big winning device 24 is associated as the big winning device to be released, and the second in the case where there is no maximum number of game balls entered in one round game. “25 seconds” is defined as the maximum opening time of the big prize opening door 24b. When winning the small lottery, the first big winning device 23 is associated as the big winning device to be released, and in the case where there is no maximum number of game balls entered in one round game, “1.092 seconds” is defined as the maximum opening time of the 1st prize winning door 23b. In addition, as the round interval time after the end of the round game, “2 seconds” is prescribed when the big hit lottery is won. When a small lottery is won, the round interval time after the end of the round game is not specified. As the ending time (shown as “ED time” in the figure), “13 seconds” is specified when the big win lottery is won, and “0.004 seconds” is specified when the small hit lottery is won.

  As shown in FIG. 5E, in the case of a probable big hit, a probable state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, the provision of the probability variation state is continued until the next jackpot game is awarded (hereinafter, referred to as “until next time”). In the case of a non-probable big hit, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends.

  In the case of a promising big hit, a high base state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, the high base state is continuously applied until the next time. In the case of a non-probable big hit, a high base state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, the provision of the high base state can be continued up to the predetermined number (100 in the present embodiment) of the symbol variation game as an upper limit.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (f), the game balls distributed to the first flow-down passage 42a by the distribution device 40 are guided to the first winning area R1 of the first big winning opening 23a. The game balls distributed to the second downstream passage 42b by the distribution device 40 are guided to the second winning area R2 of the first big winning opening 23a. The game balls distributed to the third downstream passage 42c by the distribution device 40 are guided to the second start winning opening 22a.

  The time from when the distribution device 40 distributes the first downflow passage 42a to when it reaches the first big prize opening 23a, after the distribution device 40 distributes it to the third downflow passage 42c, the second start winning opening 22a. With reference to the time to reach, the delay is 0.2 seconds. The time from the distribution device 40 distributing to the second downstream passage 42b to the arrival at the first big prize opening 23a after the distribution device 40 distributing to the third downstream passage 42c is the second start winning opening 22a. The reference time is 0.1 seconds earlier with reference to the time to reach.

  In the present embodiment, after one game ball is distributed to the second start winning opening 22a by the distribution device 40, two game balls are distributed to the first big winning opening 23a. Accordingly, one game ball out of the three game balls distributed by the distribution device 40 enters the second start winning opening 22a. For this reason, if the winning game is not executed and the first grand prize opening 23a is not opened, two game balls will be paid out even if three game balls are fired. The game balls possessed by the player will be reduced one by one. In other words, if the number of prize balls triggered by the entry of game balls into the second start prize opening 22a is less than the number (predetermined number) of game balls distributed to the first big prize opening 23a by the sorting device 40. Thus, the gameability that the game ball possessed by the player is reduced is provided.

  On the other hand, when a variable game that is a small hit is executed and the first big winning opening 23a is in an open state, when three gaming balls are fired, one gaming ball enters the second starting winning opening 22a. At the same time, two game balls enter the first grand prize opening 23a, 32 game balls are paid out, and 29 game balls possessed by the player are increased. That is, if the number of prize balls triggered by the game balls entering the first big prize opening 23a is equal to or greater than the number (predetermined number) of game balls distributed to the first big prize opening 23a by the sorting device 40. Thus, the gameability that the game ball possessed by the player increases is provided.

  Further, the small hit probability in the second variable game is defined as about 1/30. For this reason, when the second variation game is executed, the game ball is reduced by one with a probability of about 29/30, without winning the small hit, and the small win is won with a probability of about 1/30. Thus, 29 game balls will be added. As described above, when the second variation game is executed, the decrease of the game balls is reduced by winning the game balls to the second start winning opening 22a, while the first big win is obtained by the small hit. The game balls are increased by winning the game balls in the mouth 23a, and the game balls possessed by the player are maintained. And, by winning a big hit, it is possible to provide a game that can acquire more game balls by winning game balls to the second grand prize winning port 24a.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results.

  An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as decorative symbols, backgrounds, and characters) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, and the second count sensor SE4. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, and the second count sensor SE4 output detection signals to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is connected to the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 and the hold display device 13. The main control CPU 30 a controls display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 and the hold display device 13. The main control board 30 is connected to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can also indicate a pattern that is a base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variable game. Can also be identified.

  The variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern that identifies a big hit variation effect, a small hit variation pattern that identifies a small hit variation effect, a losing reach variation pattern that identifies a disparity reach variation effect, and an outlier variation that identifies an outlier variation effect. There is a pattern. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the big hit variation pattern, the small hit variation pattern, the outlier reach variation pattern, and the outbreak variation pattern. The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so that, as a general rule, the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped through a reach effect. The small hit variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the small hit is confirmed and stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the outliers is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The deviation variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to display the fixed symbol combination without stopping through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the decorative symbol variation game of the effect display device 16 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. In the present embodiment, in the case of the second variation game, the big hit variation effect is developed so that the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied.

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach effect determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. The random number for winning determination is a random number used for the winning lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (big hit type). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each of the categories of out-of-range variation pattern, out-of-range reach variation pattern, small hit variation pattern, and big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a, an effect control ROM 31b, and an effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a, the effect control ROM 31b, and the effect control RAM 31c are connected. The effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In the effect control RAM 31c, a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as decorative symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect control board 31 and the effect display device 16 are connected. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16 based on the effect control program. The effect control board 31 is connected to the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP.

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

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning prize port 21a based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a), the main control CPU 30a has a hold storage number higher than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). The first reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether the number is too small.

  When the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated number of hold memories. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers related to the variable game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Note that the values of various random numbers related to the variable game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a can be specified.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative (first The main control CPU 30a does not execute the first hold control process when the upper limit number of the hold storage number has been reached.

  In the present embodiment, control is performed so that the execution of the first variation game can be suspended while the execution of the second variation game cannot be suspended. For this reason, in this special symbol input process, the control for the suspension of the execution of the first variation game is performed, but the control for the suspension of the execution of the second variation game is not performed.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the winning game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and determines whether the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the number of reserved memories is greater than “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition (first execution condition) of the first variable game has been established, and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag. In the present embodiment, the winning game is not being executed and the variable game is not being executed, and when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0” (that is, when there is a first variable game whose execution is being held). ), The execution condition of the first variation game is established.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a has entered a game ball into the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input. It is determined whether or not. When the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening 22a, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition (second execution condition) of the second variable game is satisfied, and a predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c is determined. A value indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the storage area. In the present embodiment, it is a case where the winning game and the variable game are not being executed, and the execution condition of the first variable game is not satisfied (indicating that the execution of the first variable game is suspended). When the number of reserved memories is “0”) and a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a, the execution condition of the second variable game is established.

  Next, when a value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main control CPU 30a executes processing relating to the first variation game. In this process, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number values related to the first variation game (the value of random numbers for hit determination, the value of random numbers for variation pattern distribution, the value of random numbers for special symbol distribution, and the value of random numbers for reach determination) ), The random number value related to the first variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order is read from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 13 to display the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value to the first special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbols. To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the variation pattern corresponds to the variation time determination unit.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). To do.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation game. The variation pattern designation command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, in the first special symbol display device. 11 display contents are controlled. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the variation game based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the decorative symbols in a fixed stop display.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of the small hit), the main control CPU 30a displays the first special symbol from among the small hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. The final stop symbol displayed on the apparatus 11 for fixed stop is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the small hit variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (not the small hit), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs a win determination based on whether or not the read reach determination random number matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the deviation variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Next, when a value indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main control CPU 30a executes processing relating to the second variation game. In this process, the main control CPU 30a uses the random number values (random value for hit determination, random number for variation pattern distribution, random value for special symbol distribution, and random value for reach determination for the second variation game. ), The random number value related to the second variation game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order is read from the main control RAM 30c.

  Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, different processing will be described, and detailed description of similar processing will be omitted. In the processing related to the second variation game, the control for the “first variation game” is read as the control for the “second variation game”, and the above “first special symbol display device 11” is targeted. The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”.

  In the present embodiment, in the process related to the second variable game, the main control CPU 30a, unlike the first variable game, includes a subtraction process for the reserved memory number, a display process for the reserved memory number, an output process for the hold designation command, Processing related to the suspension of execution of the second variation game is not executed.

  In the process related to the second variation game, the main control CPU 30a differs from the first variation game even if the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), Determine the variation pattern from the inside. As a result, the outlier reach fluctuation pattern is not determined in the second fluctuation game.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variable game that is a jackpot, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. To do.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game, and outputs an opening command instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends, and outputs to the effect control board 31 a round command for instructing the start of the round game in response to the start of each round game. The main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening 24a to an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big winning opening 24a for a predetermined period until the upper limit number of game balls wins or until a predetermined time determined for each round game elapses. Control to the open state in a manner.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening 24a to be in a closed state, and until the round interval time determined in advance for each round game has passed, Is kept closed. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the prescribed number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time and outputs an ending command that indicates that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of applying the high base state in the main operation number flag based on the type of jackpot. The main control CPU 30a decrements the main operation number flag by “1” every time the variable game is executed, and resets the value of the main operation flag when it becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation frequency designation command for designating the value set in the main operation frequency flag to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag corresponds to a specific state giving unit that gives the high base state.

The main control CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game after the end of the variable game as the small hit, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time in response to the start of the small hit game, and outputs an opening command that indicates that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls the round game after the opening time ends, and outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control board 31 when the round game starts. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening 23a to be in an open state in the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time for a round game elapses. To control the open state.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening 23a to be closed, starts the ending time, and sends an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. Output to. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the small hit game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the variable game that is a small hit is executed, the round control of the small hit game is started, so that the opening condition of the first big winning opening 23a is established. In addition, when a predetermined number (two in this embodiment) of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 23a, the closing condition for the first big prize opening 23a is established.

  When ending the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a maintains the game state. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a performs control so as not to update the main probability variation flag and the main operation flag when ending the small hit game, unlike when ending the big hit game.

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

  For example, when the change control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be made is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. When the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a small symbol combination. When the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach when the outlier reach variation pattern is designated. When the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the missing symbols when a deviation variation pattern is designated.

  When the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the decorative symbol change game based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. When the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, causes the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP to execute an effect associated with the variation game (decorative symbol variation game). To control. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect associated with the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  In particular, when the big hit variation pattern is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the reach effect when the first variation game is executed, When the two-variable game is executed, the effect display device 16 is controlled so that the reach effect is not executed. Further, in the second variation game, the outlier reach variation pattern is not determined. From this, the reach effect is not executed in the second variation game.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a, when the probability variation state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is given to the sub-probability variation flag. Set the value indicating. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the sub-probability variation flag.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the secondary action flag after the end of the big hit game, and sets the secondary action number flag. Set the number of operations to the value. The effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation count flag based on the value specified by the operation count specification command. When the value of the sub-operation count flag is “0”, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the high base state is given from the sub-operation flag.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not to execute a shift reach effect when it is a big hit, a small hit or not. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP14, HP22, and HP25 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. Variation patterns HP15, HP23, and HP26 are defined as small hit variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP13 is defined as a loss reach fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP24 are defined as the deviation fluctuation patterns.

  Variation patterns HP11 to HP15 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the first variation game, and variation patterns HP21 to HP26 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the second variation game.

  Variation patterns HP21 to HP23 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and variation patterns HP24 to HP26 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state. Note that variation patterns HP11 to HP15 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in both the low base state and the high base state.

  The variation pattern HP12 that can be selected in the first variation game is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP11. In the high base state, the variation pattern HP12 is more easily determined than in the low base state.

  The change patterns HP24 to HP26 that can be selected in the high base state and the second change game are change patterns that shorten the change times of the change patterns HP21 to HP23 that can be selected in the low base state and the second change game. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened than in the low base state. Further, 0.1 seconds is defined as the variable interval time until the next variable game can be executed after the variable game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP21 to HP23 that can be selected in the low base state and the second variation game have a very long variation time as compared to other variation patterns. In order to prevent the second variation game from being executed in the low base state, the second variation game is executed in an extremely long variation time so that the game is not smoothly executed intentionally. .

  Here, the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. Note that since the opening time and the ending time of the small hit game are defined as extremely short times, the illustration in FIG. 8 is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the launch handle HD is operated, a game ball is launched at a predetermined cycle (generally 0.6 seconds). For this reason, it is assumed that the game ball reaches the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 at a predetermined cycle, and the game ball is sorted by the sorting device 40 to one of the flow-down passages 42a to 42c at a predetermined cycle.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, if it is assumed that the game balls reach various types of objects in the same cycle, the first game ball (shown by reference symbol B1) is the second start winning opening at the timing indicated by reference symbol T11. 22a is reached. Next, the second game ball reaches the first big prize opening 23a at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, which is 0.6 seconds after the timing indicated by the symbol T11. Subsequently, the third game ball reaches the first big prize opening 23a at the timing indicated by the symbol T16, which is 0.6 seconds after the timing indicated by the symbol T12. Then, at the timing indicated by reference symbol T17 that is 0.6 seconds after the timing indicated by reference symbol T16, the next first game ball reaches the second start winning opening 22a.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (f), in the present embodiment, until the first game ball distributed to the third downstream passage 42c is distributed by the distribution device 40 and reaches the second start winning opening 22a. Based on this time, the time until the second game ball distributed to the first flow down passage 42a reaches the first big winning opening 23a is 0.2 seconds longer. The first game ball distributed to the third flow path 42c is distributed to the second flow path 42b based on the time from when the first game ball is distributed by the distribution device 40 until it reaches the second start winning port 22a. The time required for the third game ball to reach the first grand prize opening 23a is shortened by 0.1 second.

  For this reason, even if the game balls are distributed in a cycle of 0.6 seconds, the time for the second game ball distributed to the first flow-down passage 42a to reach the first grand prize opening 23a is 0.2. After a second delay, the time for the third game ball distributed to the second downflow passage 42b to reach the first grand prize opening 23a is 0.1 seconds earlier.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 8, the second game ball (shown by B2) is the first largest at the timing shown by T14, which is 0.8 seconds after the timing shown by T11. The winning opening 23a is reached. Then, the third game ball (shown by reference B3) reaches the first big prize opening 23a at the timing shown by reference T15 which is 0.5 seconds after the timing shown by reference T12.

  An example will be described in which the second variation game is executed in the high base state, and a small win is won in the second variation game. In this case, the execution of the second variation game (shown as “game” in the drawing) is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. In the high base state, the variation time of the second variation game that is a small hit is defined as 0.6 seconds. For this reason, the execution of the second variation game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T12 that is 0.6 seconds after the timing indicated by the symbol T11. Then, the variable interval time of the variable game is defined as 0.1 second, and the small hit game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T13 which is 0.1 seconds after the timing indicated by the symbol T12. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the second game ball reaches the first grand prize opening 23a is delayed. Thus, when the first grand prize opening 23a is in the open state, the second game ball reaches the first big prize opening 23a.

  The upper limit of the time controlled by the small hit game is 1.1 seconds, which is the total time of the opening time, the prescribed time of the round game, and the ending time. For this reason, a small hit game can be performed from the timing indicated by the symbol T13 to the timing indicated by the symbol T17 1.1 seconds later. For this reason, when the opening time elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T13, the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the open state, and the open state continues until immediately before the timing indicated by the symbol T17 (timing just before the ending time). Is possible.

  In this way, the second variable game that is a small hit in the high base state is executed and a small hit game is awarded, but at the timing indicated by T14, the second game ball is the first big prize opening. 23a is reached, and the second game ball is distributed so as to be reached when the first big winning opening 23a is in the open state. That is, the time from when the first game ball is distributed to the third flow-down passage 42c by the distribution device 40 until the first big winning opening 23a is opened is determined by the distribution device 40 by the third flow-down passage 42c. It is shorter than the time from when the first game ball is distributed to the first grand prize winning opening 23a after the second game ball is distributed to the first flow-down passage 42a. In other words, after the first grand prize opening 23a is in the open state, the second game ball distributed to the first big prize opening 23a (the first downstream passage 42a) enters the first grand prize opening 23a. In order to reach, the variation time and variation interval time of the second variation game that is a small hit in the high base state, and the opening time in the small hit game are respectively defined.

  Also, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the third game ball reaches the first grand prize opening 23a, and when the first big prize opening 23a is in the open state, the third game ball arrives. Will be. Then, the number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 23a becomes the upper limit number (2) of winning in the small hit game, and the first big winning opening door 23b operates in the closed state. In this way, the variation of the second variation game in the high base state is such that the first grand prize opening 23a is opened at the timing indicated by the symbol T15 when the third game ball reaches the first big prize opening 23a. Time, variable interval time, opening time in small hit game, and prescribed time of round game are defined. Of course, the third game ball is distributed so as to reach the first big prize opening 23a later than the second game ball.

  In particular, the third game ball flows down the second flow path 42b, and the game ball is guided (distributed) to the second winning area R2 close to the passage area 23c provided with the first count sensor SE3. This makes it possible to quickly detect that the number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 23a has reached the upper limit number of balls entered in the small hit game.

  Then, when the small hit game is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the next second variable game can be executed (indicated as “game executable” in the figure). Subsequently, when the next first game ball reaches the second start winning opening 22a at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, the second variation game is executed by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a. It becomes possible. In this way, the variation of the second variation game in the high base state is such that the small hit game is completed at the timing indicated by the symbol T17 when the next first game ball reaches the second start winning opening 22a. The time, the opening time of the small hit game, the specified time and the ending time of the round game are specified.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The distribution device 40 repeatedly performs the operation of distributing two game balls to the first grand prize opening 23a after distributing one game ball to the second start winning opening 22a. The first grand prize opening door 23b can take an open state when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and an opening condition is satisfied. When the opening condition is satisfied, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the second start winning opening 22a by the distribution device 40 until the first big winning opening door 23b is opened is determined by the distribution device 40 as the second time. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is distributed to the start winning opening 22a until the first game ball distributed to the first big winning opening 23a reaches the first large winning opening 23a. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and the opening condition is satisfied, the first gaming ball enters the first large winning opening 23a after the first large winning opening door 23b is opened. As a result, the game using the sorting device 40 can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) In particular, the first game ball that is distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a after the game balls are distributed to the second start prize opening 22a is the first after the first grand prize opening door 23b is opened. The variation time of the variation game that is a small hit is determined so as to reach the big prize opening 23a. For this reason, when a floating game is executed in which a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and is a small hit, and the opening condition is satisfied, the first big winning opening door 23b is opened for the first time. The game ball reaches the first grand prize opening 23a, the game using the sorting device 40 can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (3) In addition, the distribution device 40 repeatedly performs an operation of distributing two game balls to the first grand prize winning port 23a after distributing one game ball to the second start winning port 22a. The first grand prize opening door 23b can take an open state when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and an opening condition is satisfied. When the opening condition is satisfied, the distribution device 40 is configured such that the first game ball that is distributed to the first grand prize port 23a after the game ball is distributed to the second start prize port 22a is the first grand prize port door 23b. After taking the open state, the game balls are distributed so as to reach the first grand prize opening 23a. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and the opening condition is satisfied, the first gaming ball enters the first large winning opening 23a after the first large winning opening door 23b is opened. As a result, the game using the sorting device 40 can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) In the flow down passage 42 through which the game balls distributed to the first big winning opening 23a by the distribution device 40 flow down, the first flowing down passage 42a and the first big winning opening 23a than the first down flow passage 42a. There is a second downflow passage 42b that takes a short time to reach. The allocating device 40 distributes the first game ball distributed to the first big winning port 23a to the first flow-down passage 42a after the game ball is distributed to the second start winning port 22a. On the other hand, the next game ball is distributed to the second downflow passage 42b. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and the opening condition is satisfied, the first gaming ball enters the first large winning opening 23a after the first large winning opening door 23b is opened. As a result, the game using the sorting device 40 can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) The allocating device 40 repeatedly performs the operation of distributing two game balls to the first grand prize winning port 23a after distributing one game ball to the second starting winning port 22a. The first grand prize opening door 23b can take an open state when a game ball enters the second start prize opening 22a and an opening condition is satisfied, while two game balls enter the first big prize opening 23a. When the ball enters and the closing condition is satisfied, the closed state can be taken. The first grand prize opening 23a includes a first prize area R1 and a second prize area R2 in which game balls can be entered, and the second prize area R2 is a first count sensor than the first prize area R1. This is an area close to the passing area 23c (installation position) where SE3 is provided. The allocating device 40 distributes the game balls so that the last game ball distributed to the first big winning port 23a after reaching the second start winning port 22a reaches the second winning region R2. For this reason, the last game ball in which the closing condition can be satisfied reaches the second winning area R2 close to the passing area 23c provided with the first count sensor SE3. Therefore, it is possible to detect the entrance of the last game ball at an early stage, to smoothly advance the game using the sorting device 40, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and the execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied, the second variable game is executed. The execution condition of the second variable game can be established when the first big prize opening door 23b is closed when the small hit game is not being performed. For this reason, the last game ball in which the closing condition can be satisfied reaches the second winning area R2 close to the passing area 23c provided with the first count sensor SE3. Therefore, it is possible to detect the entrance of the last game ball at an early stage, the execution condition of the second variable game can be established at an early stage, the game using the sorting device 40 can proceed smoothly, and the game Can be improved.

  (7) In the flow down passage 42 through which the game balls distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a by the distribution device 40 flow down, the first flow down passage 42a that reaches the first winning area R1 and the second winning area R2 There is a second downflow passage 42b that reaches. The allocating device 40 distributes the last game ball distributed to the first big winning port 23a to the second flow-down passage 42b after the game ball is distributed to the second start winning port 22a. For this reason, the last game ball that can satisfy the closing condition is distributed to the second flow-down passage 42b and reaches the second winning area R2 close to the passing area 23c in which the first count sensor SE3 is provided. Therefore, it is possible to detect the entrance of the last game ball at an early stage, the execution condition can be established early, the game using the sorting device 40 can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

  (8) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a, but the execution condition of the second variable game is not satisfied, the execution of the second variable game is not suspended. For this reason, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a and the execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied, the second variation game is executed, so that the distribution balls 40 distribute the game balls. It is easy to assume that the game using the distribution device 40 can proceed smoothly, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (9) The number of game balls distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a is less than the number of prize balls triggered by the game balls entering the first big prize opening 23a. More than the number of prize balls triggered by the entry of game balls. For this reason, when the opening condition is not satisfied, although the winning ball is obtained as a result of the game ball having entered the second start winning port 22a by the operation of the sorting device 40, the number of gaming balls does not increase. On the other hand, if the opening condition is satisfied, the game device has entered the second start winning opening 22a and the game ball has entered the first big winning opening 23a by the operation of the sorting device 40. As a result, prize balls are obtained and game balls increase. Therefore, even if the opening condition is not satisfied, the game balls can be provided without significantly reducing the game balls, and the expectation that the opening condition is satisfied can be provided, and the interest for the game can be improved. Can be planned.

  Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, it is not easy for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a in the high base state, but this is not restrictive. For example, as in the second embodiment, a game ball may easily enter the second start winning opening 22a in the high base state.

  As a specific example, the second start winning device 22 is provided with an opening / closing member (normal electric combination) for opening and closing the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric combination solenoid. The opening / closing member operates in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 22a (in which the entry is restricted) and an open state in which the game ball can enter (in which entry is permitted). To do. The opening / closing member operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device. In the normal symbol display device, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed. In the following description, the simple symbol “normal” indicates a normal symbol, and the simple “general game” indicates a normal symbol variation game. The normal game and the floating game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the normal symbol display device, one general symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal lottery among a plurality of types of general symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the regular game is finished. There are two types of common charts: a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and an ordinary off-line pattern that can recognize a normal hit. When the normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal winning game is awarded.

  In the game board YB, an operation gate through which a game ball can enter (pass) is provided in the game area YR. The operation gate is provided upstream of the sorting device 40, but is not limited thereto, and may be provided in any of the flow-down passages 42a to 42c such as the second flow-down passage 42b. X or the effect display device 16 may be provided below. The operation gate is provided with a gate sensor that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operating gate is detected by the gate sensor, a start condition for the usual game can be given.

  When the normal winning game is awarded, the opening / closing member of the second start winning device 22 is operated to open, the second start winning port 22a is opened, and the game ball enters the second start winning port 22a. Permissible. For this reason, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can do.

  Further, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the usual game, which makes the fluctuation time of the usual game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal lottery in which the probability of winning the normal lottery (ordinary hit probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the open / close members based on the fact that the normal winning lottery is won is longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control for increasing the number of times of opening / closing members based on winning in the normal winning lottery than in the low base state, and one opening / closing member based on winning in the normal winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state.

  The gate sensor and the main control CPU 30a are connected. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the passing gate based on whether or not a detection signal from the gate sensor has been input. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid and the main control CPU 30a are connected. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid. In this way, the main control CPU 30a performs control related to the usual game.

  In particular, in the second embodiment, the execution of the usual game is not suspended, and in the high base state, the fluctuation time of the usual game is extremely shorter than in the low base state, and the opening / closing member is released in the normal hit game. It is prescribed that the time will be longer. As a result, it becomes easy to assume the timing of distributing the game balls by the distribution device 40, the game using the distribution device 40 can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. In the low base state, it is not necessary to make the variation time of the second variation game much longer than in the high base state.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (9) in the first embodiment.
(10) In the high base state, it is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a and to execute the second variation game than in the low base state. For this reason, the gameability in which the first variation game is executed and the gameability in which the second variation game is executed can proceed smoothly, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the third embodiment, a variable game and an accessory game may be executable.

  As a specific example, the first grand prize opening 23a is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed due to the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a in the second embodiment. In the high base state, the opening / closing member of the second start winning award port 22a is more easily opened than in the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, the game ball is launched into the right channel Y in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a.

  A special passing area and a predetermined number of non-special passing areas are provided in the back of the passing area 23c of the first grand prize opening 23a, and when the game ball passes through the special passing area. In addition, the second big prize opening 24a is in an open state.

  In such a configuration, the main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening 23a to be in an open state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball entered the second start prize opening 22a. In this case, the variation time and variation interval time of the second variation game in the second embodiment and the opening time in the small hit game correspond to a predetermined time. That is, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the second start winning opening 22a by the distribution device 40 until the first big winning opening door 23b is opened is determined by the distribution device 40 to the second start winning opening 22a. It may be shorter than the time from when the game balls are distributed until the first game ball distributed to the first big prize opening 23a reaches the first big prize opening 23a. In addition, when the opening condition is satisfied, the distribution device 40 is configured such that the first game ball that is distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a after the game ball is distributed to the second start prize opening 22a is the first grand prize opening door. The game balls may be distributed so as to reach the first grand prize opening 23a after the open state of 23b.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the effects (1) to (10) in the second embodiment.
In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.

  -In 3rd Embodiment, when the 1st big winning opening 23a will be in an open state, although the 2nd big winning opening 24a was made into an open state because the game ball passed through the special passage area, it is not restricted to this . For example, after the game ball has passed through the special passing area, after the game in which the first big winning opening 23a is opened, the certain change state is given, while the game ball does not pass through the special passing area. Thus, after the game that becomes the open state of the first big winning opening 23a is completed, the probability variation state may be controlled so as not to be given. In this case, the second variation game is executed in response to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a. In addition, after the second variable game that is a big hit is completed, a big hit game in which the first big winning opening 23a is opened is awarded. Then, a probability variation state may be provided after the big hit game ends by passing through the special passing area during the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, “4” is defined as the upper limit of the number of holdings that can hold the execution of the first variation game. However, the number is not limited to this, and for example, “5” or more There may be. Further, the execution of the first variation game is controlled so as to be suspended. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game may be controlled so as not to be suspended. Moreover, although it controlled so that execution of a 2nd fluctuation game cannot be suspended, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may control execution of a 2nd variation game so that the upper limit number of suspension is not ask | required.

  In the above embodiment, a different upper limit number of balls is defined for each of the big winning holes 23a, 24a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the same upper limit number of balls is defined for each of the large winning holes 23a, 24a. Good.

  -In the above embodiment, different winning devices are controlled for the big win game and the small winning game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same big winning device may be controlled, and one big winning device is provided. A plurality of large winning devices may be provided. Further, for example, in each of the large winning devices 23 and 24, the shape and opening mode of the opening / closing member such as an opening / closing member movable in the depth direction is not limited, even if it is not a door-shaped opening / closing member (so-called “attacker”).

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, for example, it does not matter whether one of a plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed. Also, one type of variable game may be executed.

In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine or one type of two-type mixing machine is adopted, but the type of pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two or three types.
-In the said embodiment, although the distribution apparatus using two distribution members was employ | adopted, it is not restricted to this, For example, the distribution apparatus using 1 or 3 or more distribution members is employ | adopted. May be.

  In the above embodiment, after one game ball is distributed to the second start winning opening 22a, two game balls are distributed to the first big winning opening 23a. Three or more game balls may be distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a.

  In the above embodiment, of the two game balls distributed to the first grand prize opening 23a, the first game ball is distributed to the first flow down passage 42a, and the last game ball is distributed to the second flow down passage 42b. However, it is not limited to this. For example, among the three or more game balls distributed to the first big winning opening 23a, the game balls that are not the first and the last may be distributed to the first flow down passage 42a or the second flow down passage 42b. .

  In the above embodiment, the two downflow passages distributed to the first big winning opening 23a are formed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more downflow passages distributed to the first big winning opening 23a May be formed.

  In the above embodiment, all the game balls flowing down the right channel Y enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A part of the game balls to enter into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 may be configured such that the remaining game balls do not enter the entrance 41 of the sorter 40. In that case, an opening / closing member may be provided upstream of the sorting device 40, and control may be performed so that the opening state is easily achieved in the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, the flow-down passages 42a to 42c of the sorting device 40 are formed up to the second start winning port 22a and the first big winning port 23a. Each flow-down passage may be formed by an obstacle nail or the like between each flow-down passage 42a to 42c and the second start winning opening 22a and the first big winning opening 23a. Further, for example, each flow-down passage may be formed by an obstacle nail or the like separately from the sorting device 40.

  In the above-described embodiment, the flow-down distances are varied in the flow-down passages 42a to 42c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if a configuration that delays the flow of the game ball (so-called “ball killing”) The flow-down distances may be the same in the flow-down passages 42a to 42c.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution device 40 that distributes the game ball by the distribution weight of the game ball is used, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and includes, for example, a drive member such as a motor or a solenoid, and the drive member is driven. Thus, a distribution device in which the distribution member distributes the game balls may be employed, and the drive member may be controlled by the main control CPU 30a. Moreover, you may control the arrival time of the game ball to the 2nd start winning opening 22a and the 1st big winning opening 23a by controlling a drive member. In this case, for example, there may be one downflow passage to the first big prize opening 23a.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the time from the start of the second variable game that is a small hit in the high base state until the opening time in the small hit game elapses is the game ball distributed to the first downflow passage 42a Can be appropriately changed as long as the first grand prize winning port 23a is in an open state before reaching the first grand prize winning port 23a. As a specific example, the variation time of the second variable game, which is a small hit in the high base state with a time margin than the above embodiment, is 0.4 seconds, and the maximum opening time of the small hit game May be 1.292 seconds.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the time from the start of the second variable game that is a small hit in the high base state to the lapse of the specified time for the round game of the small hit game is distributed to the second downstream passage 42b. The time can be appropriately changed as long as the first game winning port 23a is not closed until the game ball (the last game ball) thus reached reaches the first game winning port 23a.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the time from the start of the second variable game that is a small hit in the high base state until the ending time of the small hit game elapses is a game distributed to the third downstream passage 42c. The time until the ball (next game ball) reaches the second start winning opening 22a can be appropriately changed.

In the above embodiment, for example, the opening time and ending time of the small hit game may not be defined.
In the above embodiment, for example, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the second downflow passage 42b by the distribution device 40 until it reaches the first grand prize opening 23a is determined by the distribution device 40 by the third downflow passage 42c. The time from when the game balls are distributed to the second start winning opening 22a may be the same or longer.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the first flow down passage 42a by the distribution device 40 until it reaches the first big winning opening 23a is determined by the distribution device 40 by the third flow down passage 42c. The time from when the game balls are distributed to the second start winning opening 22a may be the same or shorter.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if at least some of the various functions are mounted on different boards, Good. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

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

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

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production control board 31, it is not necessary to output the symbol stop command.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) A specific entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, a special entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a game ball at the special entrance A special opening / closing member capable of taking an open state where it is easy to enter a ball and a closed state where a game ball is difficult to enter, and a distribution device that distributes the game balls flowing down the game area. After distributing the game balls to the specific entrance, the operation of distributing a predetermined number of game balls to the special entrance is repeated, and the special opening and closing member has the game balls enter the specific entrance. When the opening condition is satisfied, the open state can be taken. When the opening condition is satisfied, the special opening / closing member takes the open state after the game balls are distributed to the specific entrance by the sorting device. The time until the game ball is distributed to the specific entrance by the distribution device. Is the first game ball to be distributed to the special ball entrance port from is equal to or shorter than the time to reach the special ball entrance opening.

  (B) A specific entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, a special entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a game ball at the special entrance A special opening / closing member capable of taking an open state where it is easy to enter a ball and a closed state where a game ball is difficult to enter, and a distribution device that distributes the game balls flowing down the game area. After distributing the game balls to the specific entrance, the operation of distributing a predetermined number of game balls to the special entrance is repeated, and the special opening and closing member has the game balls enter the specific entrance. When the open condition is satisfied, the open state can be taken, and when the open condition is satisfied, the sorting device is distributed to the special entrance after the game balls are assigned to the specific entrance. The first game ball enters the special ball after the special opening / closing member is opened. Characterized in that for distributing a game ball to reach the.

  (C) A specific entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, a special entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a game ball at the special entrance A special entrance detection unit for detecting that a game has entered, a special opening / closing member capable of taking an open state in which a game ball easily enters the special entrance and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter, and a game area A distribution device that distributes game balls that have flowed down, and after the distribution of one game ball to the specific entrance, a predetermined number of game balls are distributed to the special entrance The special opening and closing member is repeatedly operated, and the special opening and closing member can take an open state when a game ball enters the specific entrance and an open condition is satisfied, while the predetermined number of the special opening and closing members When a game ball enters and the closing condition is satisfied, the closed state can be taken. There are a first entrance area and a second entrance area where game balls can enter, and the second entrance area is located at a position where the special entrance detector is provided more than the first entrance area. The sorting apparatus is configured to play the game so that the last game ball distributed to the special entrance after the game ball is distributed to the specific entrance reaches the second entrance area. It is characterized by distributing balls.

  (D) a specific entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, a special entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a game ball at the special entrance A special opening / closing member capable of taking an open state where it is easy to enter a ball and a closed state where a game ball is difficult to enter, and a distribution device that distributes the game balls flowing down the game area. After distributing the game balls to the specific entrance, the operation of distributing a predetermined number of game balls to the special entrance is repeated, and the special opening and closing member has the game balls enter the specific entrance. When the opening condition is satisfied, an open state can be taken, and when the game ball enters the specific entrance and the open condition is satisfied, the game device receives the game ball at the specific entrance by the sorting device. From the time when the special opening / closing member is moved to the predetermined state until the operation for taking the open state is completed The time is shorter than the time from when the game ball is distributed to the specific entrance by the sorting device until the next game ball distributed to the specific entrance reaches the specific entrance. It is characterized by.

  (E) In the sorting device, the first game ball distributed to the special ball entrance after the game ball is distributed to the specific ball entrance is earlier than the next game ball. The game balls are distributed so as to reach the point.

  R1 ... 1st winning area (first entering area), R2 ... 2nd winning area (2nd entering area), SOL1 ... 1st grand prize opening solenoid, SOL2 ... 2nd big prize opening solenoid, SE1 ... 1st Start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... first count sensor (special entrance detection unit), SE4 ... second count sensor, YB ... game board, YR ... game area, 11 ... first special symbol display device ( (Game execution unit), 12 ... second special symbol display device (game execution unit), 16 ... production display device, 21 ... first start winning device, 21a ... first start winning port (normal entry port), 22 ... first 2 start winning device, 22a ... 2nd start winning port (specific ball opening), 23 ... 1st big winning device, 23a ... 1st big winning port (special ball opening), 23b ... 1st big winning port door ( Special opening and closing member), 23c... Passing area, 24. 2nd grand prize opening, 24b ... 2nd grand prize opening door, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (variable time determining unit, specific state giving unit), 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main Control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM, 40 ... Distributor, 42a ... First down passage (first flow passage), 42b ... 2nd flow path (2nd flow path), 42c ... 3rd flow path (3rd flow path), 50 ... 1st distribution member, 60 ... 2nd distribution member.

Claims (1)

A specific entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A special entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A special entrance detector that detects that a game ball has entered the special entrance,
A special opening / closing member capable of taking an open state in which a game ball easily enters the special entrance and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter,
A distribution device that distributes game balls flowing down the game area,
The allocating device repeatedly performs an operation of distributing a predetermined number of game balls to the special entrance after distributing one game ball to the specific entrance.
The special opening and closing member, said While specific entry ball port to game balls Ru can take the open state when the open condition is satisfied by ball entrance, game ball of the predetermined number of the special ball entrance port ball entrance When the closing condition is satisfied, the closed state can be taken ,
When the opening condition is satisfied, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the specific entrance by the distribution device until the special opening / closing member takes the open state is determined by the distribution device by the specific entrance. rather shorter than the time from when the game balls distributed until the first game ball to be distributed to the special ball entrance port reaches the special ball entrance opening to,
The special entrance has a first entrance area and a second entrance area where game balls can enter,
The second entry area is an area closer to the installation position where the special entry detection unit is provided than the first entry area,
A gaming machine in which the last game ball distributed to the special entrance after the game ball is distributed to the specific entrance by the distribution device reaches the second entrance area .

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