JP6632138B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having a positive change opening inside a special winning opening.

  In a gaming machine represented by a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a winning or losing lottery is performed with a predetermined lottery probability, and in a jackpot gaming state executed when the result of the applicable or not lottery becomes a big hit, a plurality of big winning prize ports are provided. There is generally known a configuration of a large winning device that is continuously opened over a so-called round.

  In addition, the predetermined lottery probability relating to the winning / rejecting lottery is provided with a low probability and a high probability higher than the low probability, and based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the low probability from the low probability after the end of the big hitting game state for the player. It has a so-called probability variation (probability change) function for shifting to an advantageous high probability, and further, a game ball that has won a prize passes through the probability change opening (V) provided inside the special winning opening. In some cases, the above-mentioned predetermined condition for the probability change to be activated after the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied.

Normally, in such a configuration, the probable opening is provided with a distributing means that can be changed between an open state in which the game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass. By opening the opening, it is possible to prevent the probable opening which may greatly affect the gain of the player from being opened at all times.
In a pachinko machine equipped with a probable changing port (V zone) as described above, a game ball with a thread is put into the V zone by manipulating the thread and moved up and down near the entrance of the V zone. Thus, a pachinko machine (for example, Patent Document 1) has been devised which prevents an illegal act called a thread goto which creates a state as if a game ball has entered by operating an internal detection sensor.

Further, in addition to the above-described configuration including the distributing means that can be changed between an open state in which the game ball can pass through and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through , the large jackpot can be changed according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed. One of the first opening mode and the second opening mode in which the winning device (large winning opening) of the special winning opening in the specific round is long is selected, and at least the second opening mode is selected from the start of the specific round. There is a gaming machine (for example, Patent Literature 2 ) in which the distributing means (distributing member) is kept closed until a first predetermined time longer than the opening time of the second opening mode elapses.

In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 2 , a jackpot game in the second opening mode that does not allow a probability variation, that is, a jackpot symbol that is designed to prevent a game ball from passing through a probable mouth in a specific round is displayed. It is possible to prevent a fraudulent act of illegally changing the probability using a magnet or the like in a big hit game when the game is performed. Further, in the first opening mode in which the probability variation is allowed, since the opening time of the special winning device is long and the ball naturally enters the specific area (probable change mouth), it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts.
In addition, the probable change opening is provided with a distributing means that can be changed between an open state in which the game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass. A ball-and-ball game machine configured to close the sorting means in response to the number (see, for example, Patent Document 3 (Claim 2)) has also been devised.

JP 2012-254214 A JP 2013-230357 A JP 2014-073370 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 described above, in the first opening mode in which the probability variation is allowed, the game ball can easily pass through the probable opening, that is, the player can more reliably obtain the probability variation. Is set. More specifically, while maintaining the first opening mode in which the special winning opening is opened for a long time, at this time, the distributing means (distributing member) also operates for a long time in accordance with the special winning opening. It is configured to open long.

  However, the configuration in which the distributing means (distributing means) is long opened makes it obvious at a glance whether or not the game ball has passed through the probable change mouth. It was not possible to provide the player with anxiety based on feelings of anxiety such as "I wonder" or expectation such as "must have passed", that is, a feeling of harassment or pounding.

By the way, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 2, when the start of a specific round, that is, the opening of the special winning opening (the first predetermined time has elapsed from the opening), the distribution means is in an open state. In addition to the gaming machine having the configuration described above, a gaming machine configured like the ball-and-ball gaming machine described in Patent Document 3 described above is also spreading on the market as a real machine.

When such a configuration is employed in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 , for example, the distribution is performed when a predetermined number relatively close to the prescribed winning number (upper limit number) in a specific round is detected by the count SW. If the opening time of the long opening is configured to be relatively short by closing the long opening of the means early, it is difficult to determine whether the game ball has passed through the probable opening, but it is determined by the count SW. When the distributing means shifts to the closed state due to the detection of the number of game balls, a problem occurs in which the winning game balls are "bitten" after the predetermined number of game balls. .

In addition, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 2 , in a configuration in which the probability variation is determined after the jackpot game based on the passing of the game ball to the probability change mouth, in a specific round in a specific round according to the type of the jackpot symbol In general, the opening time of the special winning opening is set to be long when the probability fluctuation is allowed, and short when the probability fluctuation is not allowed. In addition, as described above, when the probability variation is permitted, the long-opening of the distribution means is performed, thereby reliably passing the game ball to the certain change mouth.

  Furthermore, regardless of whether the symbol is a symbol (probably variable symbol) that allows probability variation or a symbol (normal symbol) that is not allowed, that is, regardless of the symbol, in a specific round, the distributing means sets the long open state. Apart from this, a configuration for always executing the short-circuit opening is adopted. Thus, even if a large hit is made with a symbol that does not allow the probability fluctuation, the configuration is such that the possibility of the game ball passing through the probability change mouth is secured.

  However, in the case of a big hit in a normal symbol, if the shorting of the distribution means in a specific round is performed by using the above-mentioned “count SW has detected a predetermined number” as a trigger, a big winning opening Because the opening time of is short, even if the predetermined number is set to one, the possibility of occurrence of passage of the count SW is extremely low in the first place, and although it is a big hit that does not allow variation in probability, There was a problem that it was not possible to guarantee the possibility of passing to the probable exit.

  In view of the above, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and improves the fun by making it difficult to understand the passage of the game ball to the probable mouth, preventing the ball from being caught when the distribution member is closed, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of securing the passing of a game ball to a positive change opening when a short is opened even when a big hit is made with a normal symbol that does not allow a probability variation after the big hit.

  The invention according to claim 1 which has been made in view of the above-mentioned problem, is a low probability or a high probability of a probability higher than the low probability to determine whether or not to make a big hit due to a ball entering the starting port. A winning / non-performing judgment means to be executed, a symbol display means for confirming and displaying a predetermined jackpot symbol after performing a fluctuation display of the symbol when the result of the success / failure judgment is a big hit, based on the predetermined jackpot symbol being finally displayed. A jackpot game control means for controlling a jackpot game state in which the jackpot is continuously opened for a plurality of rounds, a jackpot provided inside the jackpot, and a game ball passing through the jackpot. Based on that, the probability variation means to change the probability from a low probability to a high probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, and at least a specific round of a plurality of rounds, at least a certain round, a game change ball in which the game ball is in a non-passable state, Prescribed opening By performing the operation, there is a distribution means for changing to a passable state, and a distribution control means for performing a predetermined opening operation of the distribution means, the big hit symbol, the probability fluctuation after the big hit game state ends The jackpot game control means is provided with a probability change symbol that is scheduled to operate and a normal symbol that is not scheduled, and the jackpot game control means executes a short term opening of the special winning opening when the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed in a specific round, and the probability variation symbol is determined. When it is displayed, it relates to a gaming machine that opens the special winning opening for a long time.

The gaming machine includes a count detecting means for detecting a gaming balls which have entered the special winning opening, a specified number the number is predetermined in the count detecting means counts the number of game balls of detecting co to Yu Technical sphere Count-count determination means for determining whether or not the game has reached the jackpot game control means, wherein at least in a specific round, when the count-count determination means determines that the specified number has been reached, the special winning opening is opened for a long time. And the distribution control means can execute a predetermined opening operation of the distribution means, and starts based on the opening of the special winning opening in a specific round, and the predetermined number of times of the game ends in the certain variation opening A distributing operation possible period that ends based on the passage of the ball, a short opening operation that sets the game ball to a passable state in which the game ball is difficult to pass, After performing a long opening operation that allows the game balls to pass easily, and a short opening operation when the special winning opening is opened for a short period of time, and a short opening operation when the special winning opening is opened for a long time. Opening operation control means for executing a long opening operation by the first opening condition when the first opening condition based on the opening of the special winning opening is established. Is started due to the establishment of the second start condition based on the detection of the predetermined number that is a small difference from the specified number by the count counting determining means, and the long open operation is completed by the expiration of the predetermined long open time or the distribution operation. The process is terminated based on the earlier establishment of the possible period, which is established.

  With this configuration, since the short opening operation of the distribution means is started when the first start condition based on the opening of the special winning opening is established, the big hit in the normal symbol which does not allow the probability fluctuation after the big hit is allowed. In this case, it is possible to ensure that the game ball passes through the probable opening when the short is opened.

  In addition, since the long opening operation of the distribution means is started when the second start condition is satisfied based on the detection of the predetermined number that is a small difference from the specified number by the count counting determination means, the start is delayed as much as possible, and Interestingness can be improved by making it difficult to recognize the passage of the game ball to the mouth.

  Further, the long opening operation of the distributing means is terminated based on the expiration of a predetermined long opening time, or the termination of the distributable operation period when the predetermined number of game balls having passed the predetermined period end passing through the probable change mouth. Since the process is terminated based on which of the above is established earlier, it is possible to prevent a dangerous state of unnecessarily maintaining the opening of the positive change opening while preventing the ball from being caught when the distribution means is closed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the opening operation control means starts measuring the long opening time when the second start condition is satisfied. A counter may be provided to terminate the long opening operation when the sorting operation operable period ends before the long opening time expires, even if the count value of the long opening time counter remains.

  With this configuration, the end of the distributable operation period is positioned as a priority opportunity after the expiration of the long open time, and the long open operation is prevented from being maintained even when the distributing operation is disabled. can do.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the probability change determination device provided in the game board in 1st Embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine according to the first embodiment. It is a flow chart about start opening winning a prize check processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about a hit determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about a hit determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about a hit determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about a hit determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in the first embodiment. It is a transition diagram of a game state and a production mode in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen such as a symbol effect in the normal mode in the first embodiment, and an effect screen such as a symbol effect in the normal time saving mode. It is an effect screen during a big hit game in the normal mode in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen such as a symbol effect in the first effect mode in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen during a big hit game in the first effect mode in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen such as a symbol effect in the first effect mode in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen such as a symbol effect in the special time saving mode in the first embodiment, and an effect screen such as a symbol effect in a second effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the effect in 2nd effect mode in 1st Embodiment. It is an effect screen such as a symbol effect in a second effect mode in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen such as a symbol effect in a second effect mode in the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart 1 of a shutter control process 1 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart 2 of shutter control processing 1 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart 3 of shutter control processing 1 according to the first embodiment. It is a time chart explaining the shutter control mode of the specific round of the big hit resulting from the normal symbol in the first embodiment. It is a time chart 1 explaining a shutter control mode of a specific round of a big hit caused by a probability change symbol in the first embodiment. It is time chart 2 explaining the shutter control mode of the specific round of the big hit caused by the probability change symbol in the first embodiment. It is a time chart 3 explaining a shutter control mode of a specific round of a big hit caused by a probability change symbol in the first embodiment. It is the flow chart 1 about shutter control processing 2 in a 2nd embodiment. It is the flowchart 2 about the shutter control processing 2 in 2nd Embodiment. 13 is a flowchart 3 illustrating shutter control processing 2 according to the second embodiment. It is a time chart 1 explaining the shutter control mode of the specific round of the big hit caused by the probability change symbol in the second embodiment. It is time chart 2 explaining the shutter control aspect of the specific round of the big hit caused by the probability change symbol in the second embodiment. It is a time chart 3 explaining a shutter control mode of a specific round of a big hit caused by a probability change symbol in the second embodiment. It is the flow chart 1 about shutter control processing 3 in a 3rd embodiment. 13 is a flowchart 2 of a shutter control process 3 according to the third embodiment. 13 is a flowchart 3 of a shutter control process 3 according to the third embodiment. It is time chart 1 explaining the shutter control mode of the specific round of the big hit resulting from the probability change symbol in the third embodiment. It is time chart 2 explaining the shutter control mode of the specific round of the big hit caused by the probability change symbol in the third embodiment. It is a time chart 3 explaining a shutter control mode of a specific round of a big hit caused by a probability change symbol in the third embodiment. It is the flowchart 1 about shutter control processing 4 in a 4th embodiment. It is the flowchart 2 about the shutter control processing 4 in the fourth embodiment. 13 is a flowchart 3 illustrating shutter control processing 4 according to the fourth embodiment. It is a time chart 1 explaining the shutter control mode of the specific round of the big hit caused by the probability change symbol in the fourth embodiment. It is time chart 2 explaining the shutter control aspect of the specific round of the big hit caused by the probability change symbol in the fourth embodiment. It is time chart 3 explaining the shutter control aspect of the specific round of the big hit resulting from the probability change symbol in the fourth embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments at all, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. You. A game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by an inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light in accordance with a game state, and an LED that notifies a game abnormality.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A firing handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the firing device is operated by operating the firing handle 64 clockwise, so that the game balls supplied from the upper plate 55 are transferred to the game board 1. Fired at.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball release lever, the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are transferred to a dollar box provided in the game store. Can be. In the center of the upper plate 55, a game button 67 is provided.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a settlement button on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock for locking the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is locked. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 has a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted at the center thereof, and a normal symbol operation gate 22 is provided on the right side toward the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, a plurality of random numbers for the normal symbol lottery are extracted, and a win / fail determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

  Immediately below the center case 5, the first start in which a big hit lottery (judgement of success / failure) with a fluctuating display of the first special symbol (also described as the first special figure or the special figure 1) is performed due to the entering of a game ball. A mouth 11 is provided. Further, on the right side of the center case 5 and immediately below the normal symbol operation gate 22, a fluctuation display of a second special symbol (also described as a second special symbol or special symbol 2) due to the entry of a game ball. The 2nd starting port 12 in which the big hit lottery accompanying is performed is installed.

  The first starting port 11 is arranged in an area (left-handed area) in which game balls fired by left-handing (hitting the left side of the center case 5) mainly flow down (left-handed area). The game balls fired by right-handing (hitting the right side of the center case 5) are arranged in an area where the game ball mainly flows down (right-handed area).

  Therefore, by performing left-handing, the first starting port 11 can be aimed and hit, and by performing right-handing, the second starting port 12 can be aimed and hit. Note that the arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are arranged vertically and arranged below the center case 5. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in a right-handed area and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in a left-handed area.

  The first starting port 11 is configured so that game balls can always enter, while the second starting port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery. Only balls can be entered. It should be noted that a configuration in which the ball can be rarely entered even when the ball is closed may be adopted.

  When a game ball enters the first opening 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as a first holding memory, and when a game ball enters the second opening 12. , A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special map are extracted and stored as second reserved storage.

The second starting port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery.
In addition, below the center case 5, a first big winning opening 20 made of a special electric accessory that is opened at the time of a big hit game performed when a big hit is won by a big hit lottery is provided below the first starting opening 11. On the right side of the first starting port 11, a second big winning port 21 made of the special electric accessory is provided.

  Note that the first special winning opening 20 is located at a position where it is relatively easy to enter the ball regardless of whether the right-handed or left-handed is performed. Is arranged at a position where a right-hit game ball mainly enters.

Of course, the arrangement of the first and second special winning openings 20 and 21 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second special winning openings 20 and 21 are arranged vertically in the right-handed area. Is also good.
Further, below the second big winning opening 21, a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 21 during the big hit game is guided, and after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state (the probability of hitting in the hit / fail judgment is high probability). State is determined). The details of the probability change determination device 13 will be described later.

  A first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10 provided with a plurality of (for example, about seven) LEDs and a first special feature A figure reservation number display device 23 and a second special figure reservation number display device 24 are provided. In the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a general symbol reservation number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  The first special figure display device 9 displays the special figure 1 and the second special figure display apparatus 10 displays the special figure 2, but the first and second special figure display apparatuses 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular when performing the game, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to determine the special figure. Note that the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special map display devices 9 and 10 may be made irregular so that it is impossible or difficult for the player to determine the special map displayed. .

  In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of an effect design display device 6 (the whole illustration is omitted) is provided in the center, and on the screen of the LCD panel, a change display of the effect design and the like are displayed. By doing so, a symbol effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the first and second special maps is performed.

  Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, similarly to well-known ones. Further, below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting port 11, general winning ports 25 to 27 are arranged.

A number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board.
Next, the configuration of the probability change determination device 13 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the probability change determination device 13 is configured to determine a discharge area 13 a from which a game ball having entered the second special winning opening 21 is discharged and a specific area for determining transition to the probability change state. 15 and a shutter 14 for closing or opening the specific area 15.

  As described above, a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 21 during the jackpot game is discharged from the discharge opening 13a. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the loss port 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, when the game ball is ejected from the outlet 13a while the specific area 15 is open, the game ball enters the specific area 15 and is determined to be in a stable state after the big hit game (FIG. 3 (b)).

  More specifically, a second count SW 21a is provided downstream of the second special winning opening 21 and upstream of the discharge opening 13a for detecting a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 21. Further, inside the losing opening 13b, the game ball that entered the losing opening 13b, ie, the ball entered the second big winning opening 21 and was not guided to the specific area 15 by the distributing action of the shutter 14. A lost ball detection SW 13c for detecting a game ball is provided. Further, inside the specific area 15, a probable change SW 15a is provided. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the fifth round of the jackpot game state, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 21 while the second special winning opening 21 is open, the gaming ball firstly enters the second special winning opening 21. It is detected by the two-count SW 21a and subsequently detected by the loss ball detection SW 13c when the shutter 14 is distributed to the loss opening 13b, or is detected by the positive change SW 15a when the light is distributed to the specific area 15 by the shutter 14. Since each SW has the above-described arrangement relationship from the upstream to the downstream, a time lag occurs between the second count SW 21a and the detection of the lost ball detection SW 13c or the positive change SW 15a with respect to the detection. It has become.

  In other words, the specific region 15 having the built-in positive change SW 15a is provided in the downstream region of the shutter 14, that is, in the downstream region induced by the distribution by the shutter 14, the shutter 14 is provided in the downstream region of the second count SW 21a. A game ball that has not been guided to the specific area 15 is guided, and a loss port 13b including a loss ball detection SW 13c is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably mounting the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Like the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 has one side edge (the right side as viewed in FIG. 4) up and down coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51, and is installed to be openable and closable. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. Will be paid out. In the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rentals) in response to the operation of the ball rental button 57.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main controller 80, a payout controller 81, an effect symbol controller 82, a sub-integrated controller 83, a launch controller, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the firing control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the firing control device is not shown in FIG. 4, the firing control device is arranged on the far side (the game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating a game state or a game result to a hall computer (not shown).

(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is mainly configured with a main controller 80. Note that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays a signal. Although not shown in detail, each of the main controller 80, the payout controller 81, the effect symbol controller 82, and the sub-integrated controller 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the firing control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this. The CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. may be provided on the firing control device 84 and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, a normal symbol operation. Detection signals are input from a normal symbol operation switch 22a for detecting a game ball entering the gate 22, a general winning port SW 25a for detecting a game ball entering the general winning ports 25 to 27, and the like.

  In addition, in addition to the above, a first count SW 20a for counting game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 20, and a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 21 for detecting and counting them. The second count SW 21a, and a detection signal from the probability change SW 15a for detecting a game ball entering the specific area 15 provided in the probability change determination device 13 are input. Further, a detection signal from a loss ball detection SW 13c for detecting a game ball that has entered the loss opening 13b without being guided to the specific area 15 is also input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reserved number display device 23, a second special figure display device 23 connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 90. The display of the special figure reservation number display device 24, the ordinary symbol display device 7, and the general figure reservation number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 20 by controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 21b by controlling the second special winning opening solenoid 21b. The opening and closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled by controlling the opening and closing of the 21 and controlling the common electric (normally electric) accessory solenoid 12b.

Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14 is controlled, and the open / close state of the specific area 15 provided in the probability change determination device 13 is switched.
The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a signal for managing a pattern change or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform two-way communication. The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in response to the command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the present embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which a detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The dispensing control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW 45, the inner frame closing SW 46, the ball cut SW 33, the dispensing SW 31, and the full SW 32, and outputs a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full SW 32. If the input is made, or if a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball out SW 33, the payout motor 30 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize balls is stopped. Also, the full SW 32 and the out-of-ball SW 33 are configured to continue to output signals until their states are eliminated, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the signal being no longer output. To resume.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the loaned ball. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 31, and a detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal plate 34 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 59 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting lending of game balls, and a request for settlement. Settlement button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits, to the hall computer 87, information on the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (the inner frame 70, the front frame 52), and the like via the external connection terminal plate 78, and a launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type in which the prize balls generated in accordance with a prize or the like are stored without being paid out may be used.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch game balls into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 38, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 39 are input to the firing control device 84.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the firing stop switch signal is input, the game ball does not fire even if the player touches the firing handle 64. Not to be.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80. The sub integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80. Then, these are distributed to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are included in the device itself. Distributed to each control part (function part as a voice control device and a lamp control device).

  The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 28 are controlled.

A game button 67 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83. When a player operates the game button 67, a signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83.
The sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 can perform two-way communication.

  The effect symbol control device 82 displays effect symbols based on data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). By controlling the device 6, an effect screen such as a variation display of effect symbols (symbol effect) is displayed.

[Description of operation]
(1) Outline Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 50, the normal symbol lottery winning probability is increased, the opening time of the second starting port 12 when the normal symbol lottery is won is increased, and the normal symbol display device 7 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. For example, an opening extension function is provided for facilitating entry into the second starting port 12 by, for example, shortening the fluctuation display time. In addition, a time saving function that operates together with the opening extension function and shortens the variable display time on the special symbol display device is provided. Hereinafter, a game state in which the opening extension function and the time reduction function are activated is also referred to as a time reduction state.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, when a jackpot is determined by the first / second special map, the jackpot game is started. In each round during the jackpot game, the first jackpot 20 and the second jackpot 21 are formed. One of them is open. Then, during the big hit game, when the game ball enters the opened second big winning opening 21 and the game ball enters the specific area 15, the positive change function is activated after the big hit game, and the game state is changed to the positive change state. Become. At this time, the time saving function is also activated, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is in the positive change state and the time reduction state (positive change + time reduction state). In addition, it is good also as a structure which shifts to only a probable change state after a big hit game by entering the specific area 15.

  In each round, the first special winning opening 20 is opened for a long time. On the other hand, in a specific round (in the present embodiment, for example, five rounds), the second special winning opening 21 is opened for a long time to make it easy to enter the special winning opening. The ball is opened in any one of a short-time opening mode in which the ball is released for a short time to the extent that it is difficult or practically impossible to enter the large winning opening. When the second special winning opening 21 is opened, the shutter 14 for opening and closing the specific area 15 of the probability change determination device 13 is also operated, and the specific area 15 is opened for a predetermined period.

  For this reason, in a big hit game in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time (probably variable big hit game), it becomes easy to enter a game ball into the specific area 15, and a game ball enters the second big winning opening 21. Then, after the big hit game is over, the state shifts to the probable change and the time saving state. However, in the big hit game in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short time and is not opened for a long time (normal big hit game), it becomes difficult or practically impossible to enter the game ball into the specific area 15, and the big hit game ends. It will not change to a stable and time-saving state later. In the pachinko machine 50, there are provided a type of winning, a type of winning, in which a large variable hit game is performed, and a type of normal hit, in which a normal large hitting game is performed, and the type of the hit is determined by a winning symbol.

The winning symbol includes at least a probable big hit symbol (also called a probable changing symbol) and a normal big hit symbol (also called a normal symbol). The jackpot game state executed due to the probability variable jackpot symbol being displayed is the above probability jackpot game, and the jackpot game state executed due to the normal jackpot symbol being displayed is the normal jackpot game described above. is there.
The big hit symbol has at least a positively changing symbol and a normal symbol. The normal symbol is a symbol which is not scheduled (allowed) to operate the probability fluctuation after the big hit game state ends, and the positive variation symbol is a symbol which is scheduled (allowed).
The configuration of the jackpot game and the round control of the present embodiment executed in such different opening patterns depending on the type of the jackpot symbol is a main part of the present invention. This will be described later in detail.

  If the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in the big hit game, the game shifts to the time saving state (normal time saving state) after the big hit game ends. At this time, the game may shift to a normal state (a game state other than the probability change state and the time saving state) after the end of the big hit game, or a normal time saving state after the end of the big hit game, depending on a hit symbol related to the big hit game. And whether to shift to any of the normal states.

  Further, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a limiter function for preventing a transition to the certainty change state after the big hit game when a certain number of big hits occur during the continuation of the certainty change + time saving state. Specifically, after shifting to the probability change + time saving state after the probability change big hit game (initial big hit game), if the probability change big hit game in which the ball enters the specific area 15 continues for a predetermined number of times, the limiter function is activated, After the jackpot game (final jackpot game), the game always shifts to the time-saving state (special time-saving state). Hereinafter, the number of jackpot games from the first jackpot game to the final jackpot game is defined as the number of positive change limiters.

  The normal time reduction state and the special time reduction state continue over a period until a jackpot lottery with a predetermined number of continuations is performed.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the specifications of the pachinko machine 50 may be as follows.

  The winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the state is not the probability change state is 1/300 (low probability). The probability of winning the jackpot lottery during the probable change state is 1/80 (high probability). There is a 90% chance that a jackpot game will be played at the time of winning in the jackpot lottery. The number of continuations of the probability change + time reduction state (probability change + time reduction number) is 10,000 times. The number of positive change limiters is five. The number of continuations of the normal time saving state (normal time saving number) is 100 times. The number of continuations of the special time reduction state (special time reduction number) is 100 times. In the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 is opened at all 15R, 1 to 4R and 6 to 15R, and the second big winning opening 21 is opened at 5R. Of course, not limited to this, the pachinko machine 50 can have various specifications. Specifically, for example, by setting the number of times of probable change + time saving to 10000, the probable change + time reduction state is continued until substantially the next big hit occurs, but the present invention is not limited to this. After shifting to the time saving state, the state may be continued without fail until a hit occurs. Further, for example, the number of times of normal time reduction and the number of times of special time reduction may be set to different numbers. Further, as the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 may be opened at all 15R, 1 to 14R, and the second big winning opening 21 may be opened at 15R.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 will be described.
(2) Main Routine First, the main routine of the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and returns to the negative. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and shifts the processing to S70.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the big hit determination random number (S25), updates the big hit symbol determination random number (S30), The random number for hit determination is updated (S35), the random number for reach determination is updated (S40), and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 detects a winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), a winning / non-winning determination process of performing a jackpot lottery due to a winning in the starting opening (S55). ), Transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and transmitting various information to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and fraud monitoring processing for detecting a player's fraud (S65). )I do.

  In addition, besides the above, by opening the ordinary symbol accepting / deciding process for performing ordinary symbol lottery or the like due to the passing of the game ball through the ordinary symbol operation gate 22, or by opening the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12). A general-purpose game process for performing a general-purpose game is performed.

In addition, subsequent to the hit determination processing, a big hit game processing for performing a big hit game is performed.
In S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(3) Start-up Winning Confirmation Processing Next, the start-up win winning confirmation processing of detecting a winning in the first and second starting openings 11 and 12 and storing the hold in accordance with the winning is described in FIG. This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105, and if the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S115.

  In S <b> 105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (first reserved storage) for the special map corresponding to first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (for example, 4). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S115, and if the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

  In S110, the main control device 80 determines a random number for a jackpot determination used in a jackpot lottery, a random number for a jackpot symbol determination for determining a hit symbol, and a random number for a reach determination for determining whether or not to reach in a symbol effect. Further, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time and the like of the special symbol is extracted. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the first holding storage, and a first holding number command indicating how many first holdings are generated is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S115. Transition.

Note that the main control device 80 may perform prefetching based on the random number for determining a jackpot according to the first hold storage, and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.
In S115, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 12 has occurred based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: Yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S115: No), the process ends.

  In S120, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (second reserved storage) for the special map corresponding to second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the present process ends, and in the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the process proceeds to S125.

  In S125, the main control device 80 extracts a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and the like. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the second holding storage, and a second holding number command indicating how many second holdings are generated is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing ends. I do.

  Note that the main control device 80 may perform prefetching based on the random number for jackpot determination according to the second hold storage, and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.

(4) Winning / Loss Determination Processing Next, the win / fail determination processing for performing a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to flowcharts in FIGS. This processing is executed from the main routine. After the end of this process, a big hit game process for performing a big hit game is executed.

  First, referring to FIG. 8, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not a big hit game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the present process ends, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed for confirmation. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 9, in S215, the main control device 80 determines the presence or absence of the first hold storage and the second hold storage, and if any hold storage exists (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. And if not (S215: No), the process ends.

  In S220, the main control device 80 selects the earliest reserved storage from the first and second reserved storages existing at the present time, and decrements the number of reserved storages corresponding to the selected reserved storage type, The process moves to S225. When the first and second reserved storages exist, a configuration may be adopted in which the second reserved storages are selected in order from the one that has occurred first (the second reserved storage is preferentially digested).

  In S225, main controller 80 determines whether or not a probable change flag indicating a probable change state is set. If the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and the determination is negative. If it is determined (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to win in the big hit lottery based on the hit random number for the selected hold storage and the hit / fail judgment table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Digest pending memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  On the other hand, in S235, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to win the big hit lottery based on the selected big hit determination random number related to the hold storage and the success / failure determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the state is not the probable change state. And the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  As described above, in the success / failure determination processing executed by the main control device 80, in S235, a low probability (for example, 1/300) occurs at S235 due to a ball entering the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. In step S230, a determination as to whether or not to make a big hit is made at a high probability (for example, 1/80) higher than the low probability.

  In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a big hit has been won. In the case of an affirmative determination (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245, and in the case of a negative determination (S240: No). ), And the process proceeds to S260.

  In S245, the main control device 80 determines a hit symbol based on the big hit symbol determination random number related to the held hold memory that has been consumed. In addition, as a result of the determination based on the big hit symbol determining random number, each hit symbol corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the fluctuation time and the like of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the held hold memory, and also determines the opening pattern in the big hit game based on the hit symbol and the after-big hit game. Is determined, whether the opening extension function is activated, the number of times the probability change state or the time saving state is continued, and the like, and the process proceeds to S270.

  With reference to the type of the big hit symbol, a different open pattern is determined depending on whether this is a positive variation symbol or a normal symbol. The information related to the symbol type is stored in a predetermined buffer, and is referred to in the control during the big hit game state, and the determination as to whether or not to perform the control processing related to the execution of the long opening is performed. Constitute.

  On the other hand, in S260, which is performed when the player loses the jackpot lottery, the main control device 80 determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like related to the held hold memory, and S265. The processing shifts to.

  In S265, the main control device 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probable change state (probable number of times) and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time-saving state (number of times saved). Then, the process proceeds to S270.

  In S270, the main controller 80 instructs the sub-integrated controller 83 to issue a first holding number command indicating the number of first holding storages after the jackpot lottery and a second holding number command indicating the number of second holding storages after the jackpot lottery. Send the hold number command. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the held storage that has been consumed is started, and the symbol effect is started by transmitting a variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, a symbol designating command for designating the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is ended.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 10, in S 280, which shifts during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of a positive determination (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process ends.

  In S285, the main controller 80 terminates the variable display of the special figure, displays the final figure of the special figure, and transmits a symbol finalization command to the sub-integrated controller 83 to perform the final display of the effect symbol, This processing ends.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 11, in S290, during which the special figure fixed display is performed, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure fixed display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295, and if the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

In S295, main controller 80 ends the special figure determination display, and shifts the processing to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether the specially displayed special figure is the one at the time of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and the negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S335.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to the probable change flag indicating the probable change state, and if the probable change flag is set, clears the probable change flag (S310), and then proceeds to S315. .

  In S315, main controller 80 refers to the time-saving flag indicating that it is in the time-saving state, and if the time-saving flag is set, clears the time-saving flag (S320), and then proceeds to S325. .

  Then, the main control device 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S327), and also notifies a command for notifying a winning in the jackpot lottery, a privilege content, and the like. The command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S330), and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, in S335, to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main controller 80 refers to the probable change flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), refers to the number of probable changes. (S340). If the number of times of probability change is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S345), and the process proceeds to S347.

In S347, main controller 80 clears the limiter counter and shifts the processing to S350.
In S350, main controller 80 refers to the time saving flag, and if the flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the number of time savings (S355). If the number of time savings is 0 (S355: Yes), the time saving flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

  In S365, the main control device 80 executes a status designation command transmission process of transmitting a status designation command for notifying the current game status and the number of continuations of the current game status to the sub integrated control device 83. The process ends.

(5) Big Hit Game Processing Next, a big hit game processing for performing a big hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed following the success / failure determination process.

  In S500, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not a big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S510, and if the determination is negative (S500: No), the process ends.

  In S510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the second special winning opening 21 is being opened, that is, whether or not 5R is being executed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), The process proceeds to S545 of FIG. 13, and if a negative determination is made (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the first special winning opening 20 is being opened, that is, whether or not a round other than the 5R is being executed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S575 of FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. If it is determined (S520: No), the process proceeds to S525.

  In S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S525: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts the process to S645 in FIG. In this case (S525: No), the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the effect time of the jackpot start effect performed until the jackpot game is started after winning in the jackpot lottery. In the case of an affirmative determination, (S530) : Yes), the process proceeds to S535, and in the case of a negative determination (S530: No), this process ends.

  In S535, the main control device 80 executes a first special winning opening opening process of opening the first special winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol (executes the first hit big hit game) and the number of rounds. Is set to 1 (S540), and the process ends.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 13, in S545 in which the second large winning opening 21 is being opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a ball has entered the specific area 15 based on a signal from the probability change SW 15a. If the determination is affirmative (S545: Yes), the process proceeds to S550, and if the determination is negative (S545: No), the process proceeds to S555.

In S550, main controller 80 sets the specific flag, and shifts the processing to S555.
In S555, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have won the second big winning opening 21 has reached nine. If the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S565, and if the determination is negative (S555: No), the process proceeds to S560.
In S555, the number of game balls detected by the second count SW 21a in the round is detected and counted. Further, it is determined whether or not the counted result has reached a predetermined number which is a predetermined winning upper limit, that is, nine in the present embodiment.

In S560, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the second special winning opening 21 determined according to the opening pattern has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S560: Yes), the process proceeds to S565. And, if a negative determination is made (S560: No), this processing ends.
In S560, the main control device 80 varies the opening time of the second big winning opening 21 of the 5R (specific round) based on whether the current big hit is a big hit with a normal symbol or a big change symbol. I have. In other words, in the "big hit game process" of the present embodiment, in the 5R, a normal symbol is opened for a short period of 0.06 s in the case of a regular symbol, and a long-term opening of 28 s is executed in the case of a probable symbol. These opening times are scheduled times at the start of opening, and before the opening time is reached, if the number of detections of the second count SW 21a reaches the prescribed winning number which is the upper limit to the special winning opening, The opening is configured to end before the opening time expires.

In S565, the main control device 80 executes a second special winning opening closing process for closing the second special winning opening 21, and shifts the processing to S570.
In S565, the main control device 80 executes the closing process of the second special winning opening based on the fact that the specified number of winnings have occurred in S555, without waiting for the determination of the end of the opening time in S560.
In S570, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting an interval of each round of the jackpot game, and ends the process.

  On the other hand, in S <b> 575, during which the first special winning opening 20 is being opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have won the first special winning opening 20 has reached nine. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S585, and if the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S580.

  In S580, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the first special winning opening 20 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S580: Yes), the process proceeds to S585, and the negative determination is made. In the case of (S580: No), this processing is shifted.

In S585, the main control device 80 executes a first special winning opening closing process for closing the first special winning opening 20, and shifts the process to S590.
In S590, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting an interval of each round of the jackpot game, and ends the process.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 14, in S600, which is shifted during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the release counter and the release pattern of the big hit game, and makes an affirmative determination. In the case of (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the process proceeds to S615.

In S605, the main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for effecting the end of the jackpot game, clears the release counter (S610), and ends the process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620, and if the determination is negative. (S615: No), this process ends.

In S620, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is a round for opening the first big winning opening 20 based on the opening counter and the opening pattern of the big hit game. In the case of a positive determination (S620: Yes), The process proceeds to S625 and, if a negative determination is made (S620: No), the process proceeds to S635.
That is, in S620, it is determined whether or not the round is other than 5R.

  In S625, the main controller 80 executes the first special winning opening opening process for opening the first special winning opening 20, increments the opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S630), and ends the present processing.

On the other hand, in S635, the main controller 80 executes the second special winning opening opening process for opening the second special winning opening 21, increments the opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S640), and ends the present processing. .
That is, in S635, as the 5R opening pattern, for example, whether to open for a short period of 0.06 s or for a long period of 28 s, depending on whether the current big hit is caused by a normal symbol or a probable changing symbol. It is determined whether or not to open, and the opening process is executed based on this.
The main controller 80 starts the opening and closing control of the shutter 14, that is, the driving control of the shutter solenoid 14 a at the same time as the opening of the second special winning opening 21, thereby starting the opening and closing control of the specific area 15. The opening / closing control is executed by a “shutter control process” that shifts at each interruption, following the present process (big hit game process). In the shutter control processing, the opening and closing of the shutter 14 is controlled by the drive control of the shutter solenoid 14a, whereby the specific area 15 in which a game ball cannot pass when the shutter 14 is closed is opened, and the shutter 14 is opened to play the game. Change the ball so that it can pass. As the predetermined opening operation of the shutter 14 as the distributing means, a short opening operation and a long opening operation described later are provided. The control processing will be described later in detail.

  Both the short opening operation and the long opening operation as the predetermined opening operation of the shutter 14 are operations for changing at least the specific area 15 to a state in which the game ball can pass. However, regarding the possibility of passing, the short opening operation is set to be extremely low as compared with the long opening operation. In the short opening operation, the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 15 so that it is difficult (not impossible) to pass. In the long opening operation, the game ball is allowed to easily pass through the specific area 15.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 15, in S <b> 645 in which the end effect of the big hit game is shifted, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S <b> 645: Yes). , To S650, and in the case of a negative determination (S645: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S650 and S655, main controller 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S660.
In S660, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a specific flag provided in the probability change determining device 13 and indicating that a ball has entered the specific area 15 has been set during the big hit game. When the determination is affirmative (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S662, and when the determination is negative (S660: No), the process proceeds to S680.

  In S662, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the limiter counter is equal to or greater than the number of times of positive change limiter. In the case of an affirmative determination (S662: Yes), the process proceeds to S685, and in the case of a negative determination. (S662: No), the process proceeds to S665.

  In S665, the main control device 80 sets the number of continuations of the probable change state, the time saving state, and the like determined earlier according to the hit symbol. In addition, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are set (S670), the specific flag is cleared (S675), and after the limiter counter is incremented (S677), the process proceeds to S695.

  On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to be in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S680: Yes), the process proceeds to S685, and the negative determination is made. In this case (S680: No), the process proceeds to S695.

  In S685, main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the time saving state previously determined according to the hit symbol. Further, the time reduction flag is set (S690), the limiter counter is cleared (S692), and the process shifts to S695.

  In S695 and S698, the main control device 80 notifies the sub integrated control device 83 of the jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, the game state after the end of the jackpot game, and the number of continuations of the game state. The status designation command is transmitted, and the process ends.

(6) Effect In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and via the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 and the speaker 66 and the like. Performs various productions. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect of variably displaying a pseudo symbol through the effect symbol control device 82 based on a change start command or the like from the main control device 80, and outputs a symbol number to the number of hold command or the like. Based on the effect design control device 82, a holding effect for displaying the holding symbol is performed. In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 may perform a prefetch effect based on a command indicating a prefetch result received from the main control device 80. In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83, based on the command from the main control device 80, the progress status of the jackpot game (for example, the total number of rounds, the current round, the number of winnings to the big winning opening, the number of winning balls, etc. ) And a deadline effect to be described later. In addition, based on the command from the main control device 80, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect of variably displaying the pseudo symbol via the effect symbol control device 82, and then performs a predetermined big hit symbol, that is, a normal symbol or a probable change. A pseudo jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol is determined and displayed.

  These effects are performed in a mode according to the effect mode, and at least a normal mode, a normal time-saving mode, a special time-saving mode, a first effect mode, and a second effect mode are provided as effect modes.

Note that the first effect mode is a mode to which the game state shifts when the game state is changed to the probability change + time saving state, and an effect that notifies or suggests that the current game state is the probability change + time reduction state is performed.
On the other hand, the second effect mode is a mode in which a transition is made in response to the operation of the limiter function. The gaming state in the second effect mode is either the probable change + time saving state or the normal time saving state, and the second effect mode continues as long as the gaming state continues. Further, during the second effect mode, a time limit effect is performed to make the so-called ST machine appear to be in a state in which the privilege is provided (the details will be described later).

(7) Transition of Effect Mode The sub-integrated control device 83 transitions the effect mode based on the current game state and the like indicated by the state designation command received from the main control device 80 (see FIG. 16).

Specifically, when the received state designation command indicates that the current game state is the normal state, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the effect mode to the normal mode.
If the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the normal mode indicates the probable change + time saving state (when the game state has changed to the probable change + time saving state after the probable big hit game), the first Move to the production mode. When the state designation command indicates a time saving state (when a normal jackpot is won or when a game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in a certain-variable big hit game), the mode shifts to a normal time saving mode. I do.

  In addition, when the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the first effect mode indicates a positive change + time saving state, the first effect mode is maintained. When the status designation command indicates the time saving state, the mode is shifted to the normal time saving mode in principle. However, if the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the operation of the limiter function indicates that the time saving state is set, the mode shifts to the special time saving mode.

  Note that the sub-integrated control device 83 may determine whether or not the limiter function is operating by counting the number of jackpots that have occurred during the continuation of the first effect mode (probable change + time saving state). In addition to this, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines the game state after the end of the big hit game in advance based on the symbol information sent from the main control device 80 at the start of the symbol change, and sends a state designation command. It is also conceivable to determine the effect mode before and start the effect. Thereby, for example, it is possible to produce an effect that suggests that the effect mode changes from the time of the symbol change at which the big hit occurs. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the limiter function is operating based on a command from the main control device 80.

  If the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the normal time saving mode indicates a positive change + time saving state, the mode shifts to the first effect mode. Also, in the normal time saving mode, if the state designation command received after the special symbol confirmation display indicates the normal state (when the normal time saving state ends), the mode shifts to the normal mode.

  Also, in the special time saving mode, if the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game indicates a probable change + time saving state or a time saving state, the mode shifts to the second effect mode. When the state designation command indicates the probability change + time saving state, the mode may shift to the second effect mode, and when the state specifying command indicates the time saving state, the mode may shift to the normal time saving mode. Also, in the special time saving mode, if the state designation command received after the special symbol confirmation display indicates the normal state (when the special time saving state ends), the mode shifts to the normal mode.

  Also, if the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the second effect mode indicates a positive change + time saving state or a time saving state, the second effect mode is maintained. In the second effect mode, if the state designation command received after the display of the special symbol is determined to indicate the normal state (when the normal time saving state ends), the mode shifts to the normal mode.

(8) Effects in Normal Mode and Normal Time Saving Mode During the normal mode, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect, a hold effect, and the like. The effect screen 1000 is an example of a screen displayed on the effect symbol control device 82 during these effects (FIG. 17A).

  On the other hand, even during the normal time saving mode, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect, a hold effect, and the like. On the effect screen 1001 displayed at this time, it can be further executed in the normal time saving mode (normal time saving state). The number of jackpot lotteries (remaining number) is displayed (FIG. 17B). The sub-integrated control device 83 specifies the number of times of normal time saving based on the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game when shifting to the normal time saving mode, and counts the number of times remaining based on the number of times of normal time saving and the number of symbol effects. Display on the screen. In addition, when specifying the number of times of normal time saving based on the state designation command, it is conceivable to specify the number of times of time reduction based on the symbol information sent at the start of the change.

  Then, as the jackpot effect of the jackpot game started during these modes, the effect screens 1010 to 1014 are displayed, and an effect (competition effect) in which the hero (Kuma no Tatsuyoshi) and the first enemy fight against each other is performed (FIG. 18). Depending on whether or not to shift to the probable change + time saving state after the end of the big hit game, in other words, depending on whether the type of the big hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big hit game was a probable variable big hit symbol or a normal big hit symbol, The content of the production will be different. The effect screens 1010 to 1012 are displayed in the case of the normal big hit game based on the fixed display of the normal big hit symbol, and the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in 5R (the round in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened). By reflecting the result, the hero is defeated by the enemy in the 15R effect (effect screen 1012), which indicates that the game shifts to the normal time saving state after the end of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, the effect screens 1010, 1013, and 1014 are displayed in the case of the probability change big hit game based on the fixed display of the probability change big hit symbol, and the game ball is placed in the specific area 15 in 5R (the round in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened). When the ball is entered, the hero defeats the first enemy in the 15R effect reflecting the result (effect screen 1014), thereby indicating that the game shifts to the probable change + time saving state after the big hit game. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 at 15R, the hero is defeated by the first enemy in the effect as in the case of the normal jackpot game, and the game shifts to the normal time saving state after the jackpot game Is indicated.

  Although the effect screens 1011 and 1013 show the effect screen in the 5R, the effect screen 1011 may be displayed in the 5R of the probability change big hit game, and the effect screen 1013 may be displayed in the 5R of the normal big hit game.

(9) Regarding production during the first production mode In the first production mode, it is suggested that the current game state is a probable change + time saving state, and the end time of the probable change such as the remaining number of times + a time reduction state (first production mode). The effect of suggesting or notifying is not performed, and it is suggested that the probable change and the time saving state (first effect mode) continue until the next big hit. Further, in the first effect mode, the effect is performed in a manner that depends on the number of probable variable jackpot games that can be executed before the limiter function is activated (remaining number of jackpots) and whether or not the limiter function is activated. Instead of the number of remaining jackpots, the number of jackpot games that can be executed until the probability change + time saving state ends by activating the limiter function may be displayed.

  Prior to the activation of the limiter function, a symbol effect, a hold effect, a jackpot effect, and the like are performed seamlessly along with a battle effect in which the hero and the enemy battle, and the enemy in the battle effect is replaced each time the jackpot game ends. Note that, in the battle effect before the start of the big hit game, the state before the start of the battle between the hero and the enemy is displayed, and in the battle effect during the big hit game, the battle between the hero and the enemy is displayed.

  The effect screen 1020 is an effect screen of a battle effect and a symbol effect performed during a period from the end of the first big hit game to the start of the next (second time) big hit game (FIG. 19). In the battle effect, the state before the battle between the hero and the second enemy is started. On the effect screen 1020, a display such as "appearing in 2nd place" and "1 win!" Is displayed, whereby one probability-change jackpot game has occurred (in other words, the number of remaining jackpots is three). Is suggested.

  After that, when the big hit game is started, a match between the hero and the second enemy is started in a match effect, and a big hit effect is performed. As in the case of the first big hit game, the content of the effect differs depending on whether or not to shift to the probable change + time saving state after the end of the big hit game. At the time of the normal jackpot game, the effect screens 1021 to 1023 are displayed, and the hero is defeated by the enemy in the effect of 15R (effect screen 1023), thereby shifting to the normal time saving state after the end of the jackpot game (first effect). (To end the mode) (see FIG. 20).

  On the other hand, at the time of the probability change jackpot game, the effect screens 1021, 1024, and 1025 are displayed, and when the game ball enters the specific area 15 at the 5R, the hero defeats the second enemy at the 15R effect (the effect) Screen 1025), thereby indicating that the probability change + time saving state (first effect mode) is continued. When the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 at 5R, the hero loses to the second enemy in the effect as in the case of the normal jackpot game.

  Although the effect screens 1022 and 1024 show the effect screens in the 5R, the effect screen 1022 may be displayed in the 5R of the probability change big hit game and the effect screen 1024 may be displayed in the 5R of the normal big hit game.

  Further, the effect screen 1030 shows a battle effect and a symbol effect performed during a period from the end of the second big hit game to the start of the third big hit game (FIG. 21A). In the battle production, the main character and the third-ranked enemy battle.

  On the effect screen 1030, a display such as "Appearance of 3rd place" and "2 consecutive wins!" Are displayed, whereby two probable big hit games are generated (in other words, the number of remaining big hits is two). Is suggested.

  On the other hand, after the limiter function is activated, an effect screen 1040 is displayed, and an effect is performed in which the hero searches for something. Along with the effect, a symbol effect, a hold effect, a big hit effect, and the like are performed seamlessly. A display such as “4 consecutive wins!” Is also made on the effect screen 1040, which indicates that four probable jackpot games have occurred (in other words, the number of remaining jackpots is 0).

(10) Performance during special time saving mode In the special time saving mode (shown as ST rush challenge mode in the figure), a performance screen 1050 is displayed, and the hero performs special training (special training production), as well as design production and hold. An effect is performed (FIG. 22A). At this time, the remaining number of times in the special time saving mode (special time saving state) is displayed.

  In addition, even in the special time saving mode, a jackpot effect may be performed together with the special training effect, and the symbol effect and the big hit effect may be performed seamlessly. In addition, in the special training production (symbol production) before the start of the big hit game, for example, the main character displays a message such as destroying a rock to indicate that the big hit has been won, and suggests a shift to the second production mode. May be. In addition, a similar display may be performed in the special training effect (big hit effect) during the big hit game to indicate the shift to the second effect mode.

(11) Production in Second Production Mode In the second production mode (described as ST mode in the figure), a production screen 1060 is displayed, and a symbol production, a hold production, a big hit production, and the like are performed together with the competition production ( FIG. 22 (b). These effects are performed in the same manner irrespective of the game state (that is, it is impossible to determine from the effect in the second effect mode whether it is a probable change + time saving state or a normal time saving state). Further, also in the battle production in the second production mode, before the big hit game starts, the state before the battle between the main character and the enemy starts is displayed, and during the big hit game, the battle between the main character and the enemy is displayed.

  As described above, during the second effect mode, it is assumed that the gaming state is the probable change + time saving state and the normal time saving state. In the case of the probability change + time saving state, the second production mode is substantially continued until the next big hit, and in the case of the normal time saving state, the second production mode is performed when a predetermined number of continuations (normal time savings) of a big hit is performed. Ends.

  Here, in the second production mode, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the normal number of times (100 times) as the number of continuations of the second production mode, and starts from the number of continuations after the end of the previous big hit game ( The number obtained by subtracting the number of jackpot lotteries) is counted as the remaining number. In other words, the time when the remaining number of times becomes 0 is the temporary end time. Then, the remaining number of times is displayed together with the battle effect, etc., so that it appears as if a privilege has been given by the ST machine (the second effect mode (current game state) is kept for a certain continuous period (until the remaining number becomes zero). A period effect is shown (see FIG. 23) so that only the period continues.

  Then, when the game state is the probable change + time saving state, when the remaining number of times becomes 0, the expiration effect ends, and a limit breakthrough effect indicating that the current game state is the probable change + time reduction state is performed (of course). At this time, the second effect mode is maintained).

  Specifically, in the breakthrough effect, the effect screen 1061 may be displayed to indicate that the second effect mode is further continued, or the effect screen 1062 may be displayed, and another effect mode (super ST mode) may be displayed. ) May be seen (FIG. 24). At this time, it may be displayed that the remaining number of times in the second effect mode is infinite.

  Note that the sub-integrated control device 83 may count the remaining number of times as the number of continuations of the second effect mode with the number of times smaller than the normal number of times reduced, and perform the time limit effect. Then, when the remaining number of times becomes 0, the predetermined additional number of times is added to the remaining number of times (added), an additional effect is performed, and thereafter, the term effect may be continued with the remaining number of times added. Also, when the remaining number of times becomes 0, if the number of jackpot lotteries performed after the previous jackpot game has reached the normal number of times reduced, if the game state is positive change + time reduction state, the term effect is ended. In this case, the second break mode may be ended if the breakthrough effect is started and the time is normally reduced.

  Needless to say, an additional effect may be performed regardless of whether the game state is the normal time saving state or the probability change + time saving state. Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where the remaining number of times becomes zero, and an additional effect may be performed at a predetermined timing to add the remaining number of times.

  In addition, in the normal time saving state, the number of additions is set to a number smaller than the remaining number of times until the end of the second effect mode at the time of the additional effect, and finally, the remaining number of times of the deadline effect is 0. It is preferable to make an adjustment so that the second effect mode ends when the condition becomes.

  Also, when the second production mode is continued when the remaining number of times in the time production is 0, even if the number of starts after the transition to the second production mode does not reach the normal number of working hours, Alternatively, the deadline effect may be ended without performing the additional effect.

  When the big hit game is started during the second effect mode, the effect screens 1063 and 1064 are displayed, and the big hit effect is performed together with the battle effect (FIG. 25). At this time, the number of jackpots that have occurred after shifting to the second effect mode (or the total number of jackpots after the probability variable jackpot that triggered the shift to the first effect mode) may be displayed as the number of consecutive chan.

  In the battle effect and the jackpot effect, the hero always defeats the enemy irrespective of the type of the jackpot game being executed and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 15 at 5R. In other words, the battle effect and the jackpot effect are performed in the same manner irrespective of whether or not to shift to the probable change + time saving state after the jackpot game (in other words, to shift from the effect during the jackpot game to the jackpot game). The state cannot be determined.)

(12) Shutter Control Process 1 Hereinafter, “shutter control process 1”, which is a main part of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28.
As described above, the “shutter control process 1” is a process executed by the main control device 80 following the big hit game process for each interruption.
The “shutter control process 1” is performed during the big hit game state due to the normal symbol (normal big hit symbol) or the positive change symbol (positive variable big hit symbol) being definitely displayed, and during the 5R (specific round) game or the 5R. Is a control process executed by the main controller 80 during the end interval of. In the present embodiment, at the big hit gaming state 5R, the second big winning opening 21 is opened, and based on the result of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 provided in the second big winning opening 21, It is determined whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation after the big hit game.
As described above, by executing the big hit game process, the main control device 80 executes the big hit with the normal symbol to open the second big winning opening 21 for a short period of 0.06 s at the 5R, In the case of a big hit with a probable change symbol, the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long period of 28 s at the 5R.

  First, in S700 of FIG. 26, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the current time is during a specific round (five rounds in the present embodiment) or during an end interval of a specific round executed after the specific round. If the determination is affirmative (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and if the determination is negative (S700: No), the process ends.

  In S705, main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the end interval. If the determination is affirmative (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S710, and if the determination is negative, (S705: No). , To S715.

In S710, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S725.
The interval time counter starts counting from the start of the end interval, that is, when the opening of the special winning opening of the specific round ends, and counts up until the count value corresponding to the execution time of the end interval is reached. It is a counter. That is, it is a means for measuring the end time of the end interval. In other words, the counter is a means for counting the closing standby time until the special winning opening closed at the end of the specific round (5R) is opened at the next 6R.

  In S715, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is the start timing of the end interval, that is, whether or not the second special winning opening 21 is closed. If the determination is affirmative (S715: Yes), The process proceeds to S720, and in the case of a negative determination (S715: No), the process proceeds to S725.

  In S720, main controller 80 starts counting up the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S725.

In S725, main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is at the start of 5R, which is an example of the specific round, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S725: Yes), shifts the processing to S730, In the case of a negative determination (S725: No), the process proceeds to S750.
In the above-described big hit game process, at the start of 5R, the main control device 80 firstly opens the second big winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is a positive change symbol or a normal symbol. Specifically, if the 5R is caused by a probable change pattern, the long-term opening (for example, 28 s) is executed, and if the 5R is caused by a normal pattern, the short-term opening (for example, 0.06 s) is executed. It is configured as follows. In S725, it is determined whether or not the current time is the start of either short-term opening or long-term opening.

In S730, main controller 80 executes a short opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S735.
That is, the main control device 80 executes the short opening operation of the shutter 14 when the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or opened for a long period.
In this embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is performed immediately upon the start of the short-time opening or the long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21. It is also possible to provide a timer for measuring a predetermined short opening operation standby time triggered by the start of the short period opening or the long period opening, and to execute the short opening operation based on the elapse of the standby time by the timer. good. The standby time may be, for example, 1 s or an extremely short time, that is, 0.04 s. The standby time can be set as appropriate.

  By executing S730 with an affirmative determination in S725, the short opening operation performed at the beginning of the 5R is performed based on the opening of the second big winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is the normal symbol or the probable symbol. Execute immediately. Thereby, even when the short-term opening is executed due to the normal symbol, the short-opening operation is executed by the execution of the short-term opening, so that even if the big hit with the normal symbol in which the probability variation is not allowed, However, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 15 can be secured.

In S735, main controller 80 starts counting up the short open time counter, and shifts the processing to S740.
That is, in the present embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is executed for 0.04 s, but the short opening time counter is a means for measuring the execution time.

In S740, main controller 80 sets the distribution operable period flag to 1, and shifts the processing to S745.
That is, since the distribution operation possible period flag is set to 1, it is a period in which the operation of the shutter 14 for guiding the game ball to the specific area 15 is possible, in other words, normally, the flag is invalidated. This is a flag indicating that the certain change SW 15a is in a valid period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the opening of the second special winning opening 21 for a short period or the opening of a long period is started, 1 is set to the distribution operable period flag. In other words, the distribution operable period is configured to be started when the second special winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or for a long period in a specific round.

In S745, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 1 and ends this processing.
That is, the short opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the short opening operation by being set to 1.

In S750 of FIG. 27, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S725, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the long open flag, and in the case of a positive determination (S750: Yes). , S755, and in the case of a negative determination (S750: No), the process proceeds to S790.
The long opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the long opening operation by being set to 1. This flag is configured to be set to 1 in a process described later.

In S755, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the long open time counter, and shifts the processing to S760.
As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the long opening operation of the shutter 14 is set to be executed for 32.5 s in the processing described later, and the long opening time counter measures the execution time. It is a means to do. In the present embodiment, it is extremely rare that the long opening operation ends based on the count value of the long opening time counter reaching a value corresponding to 32.5 s.

  In S760, main controller 80 determines whether the long open time (for example, 32.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the long open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 32.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S760: Yes), the process proceeds to S765, and if the determination is negative (S760: No), the process proceeds to S785.

  In S785, main controller 80 determines whether the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S785: Yes), the process proceeds to S765, and if the determination is negative (S785: No), the process ends.

In S765, that is, in the case of a positive determination in S760 or S785, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and shifts the process to S770.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the long open operation rarely ends due to the expiration of the relatively long set long open period of 32.5 s. Normally, when the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) expires, the distribution operable period ends, and based on this, the long open operation ends.

In S770, that is, in the case of an affirmative determination in S760 or S785, main controller 80 executes the end processing of the long opening operation, and shifts the processing to S775.
In the present embodiment, the long opening operation is configured to be terminated based on the expiration of the long opening time or the end of the distribution operable period, whichever occurs first.

  With this configuration, when the end interval time started by closing the second special winning opening 21 expires, the distribution operable period ends, and based on this, the long opening operation ends. Therefore, when the shutter 14 is closed, the possibility that a subsequent game ball that bites the shutter 14 will be generated is reduced, and the ball biting of the shutter 14 at the end of the long opening operation can be prevented.

  In S775, main controller 80 clears the long release flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S780.

  In S780, main controller 80 clears the long open time counter to 0, and ends this processing.

In S790, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S750, main controller 80 determines whether second count SW 21a has detected the eighth game ball, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S790: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S795, and in the case of a negative determination (S790: No), the process proceeds to S825.
In S790, it is determined whether or not the second count SW 21a has detected a predetermined number of eight winning balls, which is slightly smaller than the upper limit winning number of the big winning opening in the round of the present embodiment, that is, nine as the prescribed number. Is determined. If the specified number of nine is detected, the second special winning opening 21 will be closed. Therefore, by setting the number before that and as small as possible to the specified number, The start time of the long opening described later can be delayed as much as possible, and the long opening time can be shortened. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely during the long opening time of the shutter 14, so that the interest can be improved.

In S795, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. If the determination is affirmative (S795: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S805. (S795: No), the process proceeds to S800.
By S795, it is possible to cope with a very rare case where eight winnings occur during the short opening operation executed at the start of 5R.

  In S805, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S810.

  In S810, main controller 80 sets the short-circuit opening time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S815.

In S800, that is, when the eighth count has occurred and the short opening is not underway, main controller 80 executes a long opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S815.
The long opening operation start processing in S800 is executed upon receiving the affirmative determination in S790. Therefore, during the long opening time of the shutter 14, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely, and the interest can be improved.

  In S815, main controller 80 starts counting up the long open time counter, and shifts the processing to S820.

  In S820, main controller 80 sets 1 to the long open flag, and shifts the processing to S825.

  In S825 of FIG. 28, the main control device 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. If the determination is affirmative (S825: Yes), the process proceeds to S830, and the determination is negative. If it is determined (S825: No), the process proceeds to S855.

  In S830, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the short opening time counter, and shifts the processing to S835.

  In S835, main controller 80 determines whether the short open time (for example, 0.04 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the short open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 0.04 s. If the determination is affirmative (S835: Yes), the process proceeds to S840, and if the determination is negative (S835: No), the process proceeds to S855.

In S840, main controller 80 executes the termination processing of the short-circuit opening operation, and shifts the processing to S845.
In the present embodiment, the short opening operation is configured to end based on the expiration of the short opening time.

  In S845, main controller 80 clears the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S850.

  In S850, main controller 80 clears the short open time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S855.

  In S855, main controller 80 determines whether or not the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether or not the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S855: Yes), the process proceeds to S860, and if the determination is negative (S855: No), the process ends.

In S860, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and ends this processing.
In the present embodiment, when the interval time ends at a time when the specific round is not started, neither during the short opening operation nor during the long opening operation, the distribution operation enabled period flag is cleared to 0. I have.

(13) Aspects of Shutter Control Next, the aspects of the shutter control in the big hit game and the end interval of the 5R according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 29 is a time chart for explaining a mode of shutter control of 5R as a specific round in which a big hit game caused by the final display of the normal symbol is executed.
In the case of the 5R at the time of the big hit due to the normal symbol, the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short time by operating the second big winning opening solenoid 21b for a period of 0.06 s. When the opening of the second special winning opening 21 is completed for a short period of time and the second winning opening 21 is closed, the end interval related to 5R is executed for 1.5 s after that, and then the execution of the next 6R is started.

  5R is started, that is, based on the fact that the second big winning opening 21 has been opened, S725 of the above-described shutter control processing 1 is affirmatively determined, and by executing S740, the sorting operation possible period flag is set. 1 is set. In addition, when the opening of the second special winning opening 21 is completed for a short period of time and closed, an affirmative determination is made in S715, and when an interval time of 1.5 s elapses after the end interval is started, an affirmative determination is made in S855. By setting 0 to the distribution operable period flag in S860, the distribution operable period ends.

  In addition, based on the start of 5R, that is, based on the fact that the second big winning opening 21 has been opened, S725 of the above-described shutter control processing 1 is affirmatively determined, and S730, S735, and S745 are executed. The solenoid 14a opens. Further, when the short open time 0.04 s expires, S840 to S850 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a is closed.

FIG. 30 is a time chart for explaining a mode of shutter control of 5R as a specific round in which a jackpot game is executed due to the sure display of the variable symbol.
In the case of the 5R in the case of the big hit due to the probable change symbol, the second big winning opening solenoid 21b is scheduled to be operated for a period of 28s and started, so that the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time. You.

  A game ball that has been won while the second special winning opening 21 is open for a long time is first detected by the second count SW 21a, and the shutter solenoid 14a provided downstream of the second count SW 21a is closed. The time is guided to the losing opening 13b and detected by the losing sphere detection SW 13c. On the other hand, when the shutter solenoid 14a is opened, that is, when the shutter solenoid 14a is assigned to the specific area 15 by the shutter 14 during the short opening operation or the long opening operation, it is detected by the positive change SW 15a. The game ball detected by the second count SW 21a is detected by the lost ball detection SW 13c or the probable change SW 15a disposed downstream with a certain time lag.

The long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21 is either the end of the scheduled long-term opening time 28s, or the second count SW 21a detects a specified number of 9 winnings. It ends based on what occurred first. The figure shows the latter case.
When the opening of the second special winning opening 21 is completed for a long period of time, S715 is affirmatively determined, and S720 is executed, and thereafter, S710 is executed for each interruption. After the end interval related to 5R has been executed for 1.5 s, execution of the next 6R is started.

In addition, based on the start of 5R, that is, based on the fact that the second big winning opening 21 has been opened, S725 of the above-described shutter control processing 1 is affirmatively determined, and S730, S735, and S745 are executed. The solenoid 14a opens. Further, when the short open time 0.04 s expires, S840 to S850 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a is closed.
Even if the player visually recognizes only the short-opening operation, it is impossible to determine that it is a big hit 5R that is not expected to normally change with a symbol.

Subsequently, when the eighth game ball is detected by the second count SW 21a, an affirmative determination is made in S790 and a negative determination is made in S795, so that S800 to S820 are executed, thereby starting a long opening operation. At this time, the long open time counter starts measuring the scheduled open time of 32.5 s.
In the present embodiment, the long release operation is triggered by the end of the end interval, and more specifically, the end of the distribution operable period that is executed upon the end of the end interval (clearing the distribution operable period flag to 0). , And the process is terminated. At this time, even if the count value of the long open time counter has not reached the count value corresponding to 32.5 s, that is, even if there is a remaining time, the process is forcibly terminated. As a specific control, when the judgment of S785 becomes affirmative, the steps S765 to S780 are executed, thereby ending the long opening operation.
In the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a executes the short opening operation and then executes the long opening operation in 5R in the case of a large hit with a probable symbol.

  5R is started, that is, based on the fact that the second big winning opening 21 has been opened, S725 of the above-described shutter control processing 1 is affirmatively determined, and by executing S740, the sorting operation possible period flag is set. 1 is set. When the end interval ends, S785 becomes affirmative, and S765 is executed, so that the distribution operable period flag is set to 0, thereby ending the distribution operable period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a immediately starts the short opening operation based on the fact that the second special winning opening 21 is opened (short term opening and long term opening) at the start of the specific round. Execute Thereby, regardless of the type of the symbol causing the big hit, in any case, particularly in the normal symbol, it is possible to ensure the possibility that the winning ball is detected by the probability change SW 15a.

  Further, based on the fact that eight winnings slightly smaller than the specified number 9 of the second big winning opening 21 are detected in the big hit caused by the probable changing pattern, a long opening operation that can easily guide the winning ball to the probable changing SW 15a is performed. Start execution. As a result, the execution of the long opening operation is not started until immediately before the second large winning opening 21 is closed due to the predetermined number of winnings, that is, by delaying the start timing, the execution time of the long opening operation is shortened, To make it difficult to determine whether or not the winning ball has been guided to the probable change SW 15a, thereby improving the interest.

  In addition, in the jackpot caused by the probable change symbol, an end interval is provided in which the second special winning opening 21 is closed by the prize of the specified number 9 and the subsequent winning ball is not generated thereafter, and then time counting is started. The end of the long opening operation, that is, the closing of the shutter 14 is not executed until the execution time of the end interval expires. Thus, during the closing operation of the shutter 14, it is possible to prevent the shutter 14 that is in the process of closing the subsequent ball from biting the ball.

  In addition, even if the long opening time remains, the long opening operation is forcibly immediately terminated by the end of the end interval, so that the important specific area 15 related to the gain of the player is unnecessarily opened long. This prevents a wrongdoer who intends to pass to an unauthorized specific area 15 beforehand.

  FIG. 31 is a time chart for explaining the shutter control mode when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the short opening operation, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 30 described above. is there.

If the shutter solenoid 14a performs the short opening operation of 0.04 s and the second count SW 21a detects the eighth detection before the expiration of the opening time, S790 and S795 of the above-described shutter control processing 1 become a positive determination. , S805, S810, S815, and S820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation while maintaining the open state without executing the closing operation.
Even in this case, the long opening operation ends based on the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operation possible period flag to 0.

  FIG. 32 is a time chart for explaining a shutter control mode when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the end interval, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 30 described above. .

If the second count SW 21a detects the eighth detection after the end of the second special winning opening 21 and the end interval starts, S790 of the above-described shutter control processing 1 is determined to be affirmative, and subsequent S795 is negative. The determination is made, and S800, S815, and S820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation. This is due to the configuration of S700 in which the shutter control process 1 is executed not only during the specific round but also during the end interval of the specific round.
Even in this case, the long opening operation ends based on the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operation possible period flag to 0.

[Second embodiment]
Next, control and operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs in “shutter control processing”. That is, the second embodiment includes a "shutter control process 2" in contrast to the "shutter control process 1" of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the “shutter control processing 2” and a control mode realized by executing the “shutter control processing 2” will be described.
In the description of the present embodiment, the description of FIG. 1 to FIG. 25 and FIG. 29 is omitted by referring to the first embodiment.

(1) Shutter Control Process 2 Hereinafter, “shutter control process 2”, which is a main part of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS.
As described above, the “shutter control process 2” is a process executed by the main control device 80 following the big hit game process for each interruption.
The "shutter control process 2" is performed during the big hit game state due to the fixed display of the normal symbol (normal jackpot symbol) or the probable variable symbol (probably variable jackpot symbol), and during or during the 5R (specific round) game. Is a control process executed by the main controller 80 during the end interval of. In the present embodiment, at the big hit gaming state 5R, the second big winning opening 21 is opened, and based on the result of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 provided in the second big winning opening 21, It is determined whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation after the big hit game.
As described above, by executing the big hit game process, the main control device 80 executes the big hit with the normal symbol to open the second big winning opening 21 for a short period of 0.06 s at the 5R, In the case of a big hit with a probable change symbol, the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long period of 28 s at the 5R.

  First, in S1700 of FIG. 33, the main controller 80 determines whether the current time is during a specific round (five rounds in this embodiment) or during an end interval of a specific round executed after the specific round. If the determination is affirmative (S1700: Yes), the process proceeds to S1705, and if the determination is negative (S1700: No), the process ends.

  In S1705, main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the end interval. If the determination is affirmative (S1705: Yes), the process proceeds to S1710, and if the determination is negative (S1705: No). , S1715.

In S1710, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S1725.
The interval time counter starts counting from the start of the end interval, that is, when the opening of the special winning opening of the specific round ends, and counts up until the count value corresponding to the execution time of the end interval is reached. It is a counter. That is, it is a means for measuring the end time of the end interval. In other words, the counter is a means for counting the closing standby time until the special winning opening closed at the end of the specific round (5R) is opened at the next 6R.

  In S1715, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the current time is the start timing of the end interval, that is, whether or not the second special winning opening 21 is closed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1715: Yes), The process shifts to S1720, and when a negative determination is made (S1715: No), the process shifts to S1725.

  In S1720, main controller 80 starts counting up the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S1725.

In S1725, main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is at the start of 5R, which is an example of the specific round, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1725: Yes), shifts the processing to S1730, In the case of a negative determination (S1725: No), the process proceeds to S1750.
In the above-described big hit game process, at the start of 5R, the main control device 80 firstly opens the second big winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is a positive change symbol or a normal symbol. Specifically, if the 5R is caused by a probable change pattern, the long-term opening (for example, 28 s) is executed, and if the 5R is caused by a normal pattern, the short-term opening (for example, 0.06 s) is executed. It is configured as follows. In S1725, it is determined whether or not the current time point is the start time of either short-term opening or long-term opening.

In S1730, main controller 80 executes a short opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S1735.
That is, the main control device 80 executes the short opening operation of the shutter 14 when the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or opened for a long period.
In this embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is performed immediately upon the start of the short-time opening or the long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21. It is also possible to provide a timer for measuring a predetermined short opening operation standby time triggered by the start of the short period opening or the long period opening, and to execute the short opening operation based on the elapse of the standby time by the timer. good. The standby time may be, for example, 1 s or an extremely short time, that is, 0.04 s. The standby time can be set as appropriate.

  By executing S1730 with an affirmative determination in S1725, the short opening operation executed at the beginning of the 5R is performed based on the opening of the second special winning opening 21 regardless of whether a big hit occurs in the normal symbol or the probable symbol. Execute immediately. Thereby, even when the short-term opening is executed due to the normal symbol, the short-opening operation is executed by the execution of the short-term opening, so that even if the big hit with the normal symbol in which the probability variation is not allowed, However, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 15 can be secured.

In S1735, main controller 80 starts counting up the short open time counter and shifts the processing to S1740.
That is, in the present embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is executed for 0.04 s, but the short opening time counter is a means for measuring the execution time.

In S1740, main controller 80 sets the distribution operable period flag to 1, and shifts the processing to S1745.
That is, since the distribution operation possible period flag is set to 1, it is a period in which the operation of the shutter 14 for guiding the game ball to the specific area 15 is possible, in other words, normally, the flag is invalidated. This is a flag indicating that the certain change SW 15a is in a valid period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the opening of the second special winning opening 21 for a short period or the opening of a long period is started, 1 is set to the distribution operable period flag. In other words, the distribution operable period is configured to be started when the second special winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or for a long period in a specific round.

In S1745, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 1 and ends this processing.
That is, the short opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the short opening operation by being set to 1.

In S1750 of FIG. 34, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S1725, main controller 80 determines whether or not the long open flag is set to 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1750: Yes). , S1760, and in the case of a negative determination (S1750: No), the process proceeds to S1790.
The long opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the long opening operation by being set to 1. This flag is configured to be set to 1 in a process described later.

  In S1760, main controller 80 determines whether or not probable change SW 15a has detected a predetermined number of game balls, that is, the second game ball in the 5R. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1760: Yes), main controller 80 proceeds to S1770. At the same time, in the case of a negative determination (S1760: No), the process proceeds to S1785.

  In S1785, main controller 80 determines whether the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S1785: Yes), the process proceeds to S1765, and if the determination is negative (S1785: No), the process ends.

  In S1765, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S1770.

In S1770, main controller 80 executes the long open operation end process, and shifts the process to S1775.
In the present embodiment, the long opening operation is configured to be terminated based on the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a or the end of the distribution operable period, whichever occurs first.

  With this configuration, when the end interval time started by closing the second special winning opening 21 expires, the distribution operable period ends, and based on this, the long opening operation ends. Therefore, when the shutter 14 is closed, the possibility that a subsequent game ball that bites the shutter 14 will be generated is reduced, and the ball biting of the shutter 14 at the end of the long opening operation can be prevented.

  Further, with this configuration, even before the end interval time has expired, the long opening operation is ended based on the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a. Therefore, when the shutter 14 is closed, the possibility that a subsequent game ball that bites into the shutter 14 is generated is reduced, and the effect of preventing the ball biting of the shutter 14 at the end of the long opening operation is achieved. By ending the game in a necessary short time, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely during the long opening time of the shutter 14, and the interest can be improved. .

  In S1775, main controller 80 clears the long release flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S1780.

In S1790, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S1750, main controller 80 determines whether second count SW 21a has detected the eighth game ball, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1790: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S1795, and in the case of a negative determination (S1790: No), the process proceeds to S1825.
In S1790, it is determined whether or not the second count SW 21a has detected a predetermined number of eight winning balls, which is slightly smaller than the upper limit winning number of the special winning opening, that is, nine as the specified number, during the round of the present embodiment. Is determined. If the specified number of nine is detected, the second special winning opening 21 will be closed. Therefore, by setting the number before that and as small as possible to the specified number, The start time of the long opening described later can be delayed as much as possible, and the long opening time can be shortened. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely during the long opening time of the shutter 14, so that the interest can be improved.

In S1795, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. If the determination is affirmative (S1795: Yes), the process proceeds to S1805, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S1805. (S1795: No), the process moves to S1800.
By S1795, it is possible to cope with a case where eight winnings occur, though very rarely, during the short opening operation executed at the start of 5R.

  In S1805, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S1810.

  In S1810, main controller 80 sets the counter of the short opening time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S1820.

In S1800, that is, when the eighth count has occurred and the short opening is not being performed, main controller 80 executes a long opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S1820.
The long opening operation start process in S1800 is executed upon receiving the affirmative determination in S1790. Therefore, during the long opening time of the shutter 14, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely, and the interest can be improved.

  In S1820, main controller 80 sets the long open flag to 1 and shifts the processing to S1825.

  In S1825 of FIG. 35, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. If the determination is affirmative (S1825: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts the process to S1830 and denies it. If it is determined (S1825: No), the process proceeds to S1855.

  In S1830, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the short opening time counter, and shifts the processing to S1835.

  In S1835, main controller 80 determines whether the short open time (for example, 0.04 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the short open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 0.04 s. If the determination is affirmative (S1835: Yes), the process proceeds to S1840, and if the determination is negative (S1835: No), the process proceeds to S1855.

In S1840, main controller 80 executes the termination processing of the short-circuit opening operation, and shifts the processing to S1845.
In the present embodiment, the short opening operation is configured to end based on the expiration of the short opening time.

  In S1845, main controller 80 clears the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S1850.

  In S1850, main controller 80 clears the short open time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S1855.

  In S1855, main controller 80 determines whether the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S1855: Yes), the process proceeds to S1860, and if the determination is negative (S1855: No), the process ends.

In S1860, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and ends this processing.
In the present embodiment, when the interval time ends at a time when the specific round is not started, neither during the short opening operation nor during the long opening operation, the distribution operation enabled period flag is cleared to 0. I have.

(2) Aspects of Shutter Control Next, a description will be given of the aspects of the shutter control in the 5R during the big hit game and the end interval of the 5R according to the present embodiment with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 36 is a time chart for explaining a mode of shutter control of 5R as a specific round of the execution of the jackpot game due to the confirmed display of the variable probability symbol.
In the case of the 5R in the case of the big hit due to the probable change symbol, the second big winning opening solenoid 21b is scheduled to be operated for a period of 28s and started, so that the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time. You.

  A game ball that has been won while the second special winning opening 21 is open for a long time is first detected by the second count SW 21a, and the shutter solenoid 14a provided downstream of the second count SW 21a is closed. The time is guided to the losing opening 13b and detected by the losing sphere detection SW 13c. On the other hand, when the shutter solenoid 14a is opened, that is, when the shutter solenoid 14a is assigned to the specific area 15 by the shutter 14 during the short opening operation or the long opening operation, it is detected by the positive change SW 15a. The game ball detected by the second count SW 21a is detected by the lost ball detection SW 13c or the probable change SW 15a disposed downstream with a certain time lag.

The long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21 is either the end of the scheduled long-term opening time 28s, or the second count SW 21a detects a specified number of 9 winnings. It ends based on what occurred first. The figure shows the latter case.
When the opening of the second special winning opening 21 is completed for a long time, S1715 is affirmatively determined, and S1720 is executed, and thereafter, S1710 is executed for each interruption. After the end interval related to 5R has been executed for 1.5 s, execution of the next 6R is started.

In addition, based on the start of 5R, that is, based on the opening of the second special winning opening 21, the affirmative determination is made in S1725 of the above-described shutter control processing 2, and the execution of S1730, S1735, and S1745 allows the shutter to be opened. The solenoid 14a opens. Further, when the short opening time 0.04 s expires, S1840 to S1850 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a is closed.
Even if the player visually recognizes only the short-opening operation, it is impossible to determine that it is a big hit 5R that is not expected to normally change with a symbol.

Subsequently, when the eighth game ball is detected by the second count SW 21a, an affirmative determination is made in S1790 and a negative determination is made in S1795, so that S1800 and S1820 are executed, thereby starting a long opening operation. At this time, the long open time counter may be configured to start measuring the scheduled open time of 32.5 s.
In the present embodiment, the long release operation is triggered by the end of the end interval, and more specifically, the end of the distribution operable period that is executed upon the end of the end interval (clearing the distribution operable period flag to 0). , And the process is terminated. At this time, even if the long open time counter is provided as described above, even if the count value of the counter does not reach the count value corresponding to 32.5 s, that is, even if the remaining time exists, the counter is forcibly set. It may be configured to end. As a specific control, when S1785 is affirmatively determined, S1770 and S1775 are executed, thereby ending the long opening operation.
In the present embodiment, the long opening operation is configured to end upon detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a, prior to the end trigger of the end interval. The second game ball is assumed to be a game ball detected as a ninth ball by the second count SW and triggered to close the second special winning opening 21. When the eighth count is detected by the second count SW, the shutter solenoid 14a disposed downstream of the second count SW is opened, and after the open operation, the eighth game ball is moved to the positive change SW 15a. Is detected as the first game ball, and the ninth game ball is detected as the second game ball.
The number of game balls detected by the probability change SW 15a is not limited to two, but may be one. The long opening operation may be terminated immediately upon occurrence of the probability fluctuation operation trigger.
In the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a executes the short opening operation and then executes the long opening operation in 5R in the case of a large hit with a probable symbol.

  5R is started, that is, based on the opening of the second special winning opening 21, S1725 of the above-described shutter control processing 2 is affirmatively determined, and by executing S1740, the sorting operation possible period flag is set. 1 is set. When the end interval ends, S1785 is affirmatively determined, and S1765 is executed, so that the distribution operable period flag is set to 0, thereby ending the distribution operable period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a immediately starts the short opening operation based on the fact that the second special winning opening 21 is opened (short term opening and long term opening) at the start of the specific round. Execute Thereby, regardless of the type of the symbol causing the big hit, in any case, particularly in the normal symbol, it is possible to ensure the possibility that the winning ball is detected by the probability change SW 15a.

  Further, based on the fact that eight winnings slightly smaller than the specified number 9 of the second big winning opening 21 are detected in the big hit caused by the probable changing pattern, a long opening operation that can easily guide the winning ball to the probable changing SW 15a is performed. Start execution. As a result, the execution of the long opening operation is not started until immediately before the second large winning opening 21 is closed due to the predetermined number of winnings, that is, by delaying the start timing, the execution time of the long opening operation is shortened, To make it difficult to determine whether or not the winning ball has been guided to the probable change SW 15a, thereby improving the interest.

  In addition, in the jackpot caused by the probable change symbol, an end interval is provided in which the second special winning opening 21 is closed by the prize of the specified number 9 and the subsequent winning ball is not generated thereafter, and then time counting is started. The end of the long opening operation, that is, the closing of the shutter 14 is not executed until the execution time of the end interval expires. Thus, during the closing operation of the shutter 14, it is possible to prevent the shutter 14 that is in the process of closing the subsequent ball from biting the ball.

  In addition, by giving priority to the end trigger of the end interval and starting with the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a as an opportunity, the detection is completed when the detection occurrence necessary for the probability change is completed. Immediately, that is, even if the execution time of the end interval has not expired, since the long opening operation is ended, the execution time of the long opening operation can be further shortened. Therefore, it is made difficult for the player to determine whether or not the winning ball is guided to the probability change SW 15a, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, even if time remains until the end of the end interval, the long opening operation is forcibly terminated immediately by the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a, so that important identification related to the gain of the player is performed. The area 15 can be prevented from being unnecessarily opened for a long time, and a fraudster who intends to pass the unauthorized area 15 to the specific area 15 can be eliminated.

  FIG. 37 is a time chart illustrating a shutter control mode when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the short-opening operation, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 36 described above. is there.

If the shutter solenoid 14a performs the short opening operation of 0.04 s and the second count SW 21a detects the eighth detection before the expiration of the opening time, S1790 and S1795 of the above-described shutter control processing 2 become a positive determination. , S1805, S1810, and S1820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long open operation while maintaining the open state without executing the close operation.
Even in this case, the long opening operation ends based on the detection of the second game ball by the probable change SW 15a, or the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operable period flag to 0.

  FIG. 38 is a time chart explaining the shutter control mode when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the end interval, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 36 described above. .

If the second count SW 21a detects the eighth detection after the end of the second special winning opening 21 and the end interval is started, S1790 of the shutter control process 2 described above is determined to be affirmative, and subsequent S1795 is negative. The determination is made, and S1800 and S1820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation. This is due to the configuration of S1700 in which the shutter control processing 2 is executed not only during the specific round but also during the end interval of the specific round.
Even in this case, the long opening operation ends based on the detection of the second game ball by the probable change SW 15a, or the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operable period flag to 0.

[Third embodiment]
Next, control and operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the third embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs in “shutter control processing”. That is, the third embodiment includes a "shutter control process 3" in contrast to the "shutter control process 1" of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the “shutter control process 3” and a control mode realized by executing the “shutter control process 3” will be described.
In the description of the present embodiment, the description of FIG. 1 to FIG. 25 and FIG. 29 is omitted by referring to the first embodiment.

(1) Shutter Control Process 3 Hereinafter, “shutter control process 3”, which is a main part of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41.
As described above, the “shutter control process 3” is a process executed by the main control device 80 following the big hit game process for each interruption.
The "shutter control process 3" is performed during the big hit game state due to the fixed display of the normal symbol (normal jackpot symbol) or the probable variable symbol (probably variable jackpot symbol), and during the 5R (specific round) game or the 5R. Is a control process executed by the main controller 80 during the end interval of. In the present embodiment, at the big hit gaming state 5R, the second big winning opening 21 is opened, and based on the result of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 provided in the second big winning opening 21, It is determined whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation after the big hit game.
As described above, by executing the big hit game process, the main control device 80 executes the big hit with the normal symbol to open the second big winning opening 21 for a short period of 0.06 s at the 5R, In the case of a big hit with a probable change symbol, the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long period of 28 s at the 5R.

  First, in S2700 of FIG. 39, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the current time is during a specific round (five rounds in this embodiment) or during an end interval of a specific round executed after the specific round. If the determination is affirmative (S2700: Yes), the process proceeds to S2705, and if the determination is negative (S2700: No), the process ends.

  In S2705, main controller 80 determines whether or not the end interval is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S2705: Yes), the process proceeds to S2710, and if the determination is negative (S2705: No). , To S2715.

In S2710, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S2725.
The interval time counter starts counting from the start of the end interval, that is, when the opening of the special winning opening of the specific round ends, and counts up until the count value corresponding to the execution time of the end interval is reached. It is a counter. That is, it is a means for measuring the end time of the end interval. In other words, the counter is a means for counting the closing standby time until the special winning opening closed at the end of the specific round (5R) is opened at the next 6R.

  In S2715, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the current time is the start timing of the end interval, that is, whether or not the second special winning opening 21 is closed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S2715: Yes), The process proceeds to S2720, and in the case of a negative determination (S2715: No), the process proceeds to S2725.

  In S2720, main controller 80 starts counting up the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S2725.

In S2725, main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is at the start of 5R, which is an example of the specific round, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2725: Yes), shifts the processing to S2730, In the case of a negative determination (S2725: No), the processing moves to S2750.
In the above-described big hit game process, at the start of 5R, the main control device 80 firstly opens the second big winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is a positive change symbol or a normal symbol. Specifically, if the 5R is caused by a probable change pattern, the long-term opening (for example, 28 s) is executed, and if the 5R is caused by a normal pattern, the short-term opening (for example, 0.06 s) is executed. It is configured as follows. In S2725, it is determined whether or not the current time is the start of either short-term opening or long-term opening.

In S2730, main controller 80 executes a short opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S2735.
That is, the main control device 80 executes the short opening operation of the shutter 14 when the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or opened for a long period.
In this embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is performed immediately upon the start of the short-time opening or the long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21. It is also possible to provide a timer for measuring a predetermined short opening operation standby time triggered by the start of the short period opening or the long period opening, and to execute the short opening operation based on the elapse of the standby time by the timer. good. The standby time may be, for example, 1 s or an extremely short time, that is, 0.04 s. The standby time can be set as appropriate.

  By executing S2730 with an affirmative determination in S2725, the short opening operation executed at the beginning of the 5R is performed based on the opening of the second big winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is the normal symbol or the probable changing symbol. Execute immediately. Thereby, even when the short-term opening is executed due to the normal symbol, the short-opening operation is executed by the execution of the short-term opening, so that even if the big hit with the normal symbol in which the probability variation is not allowed, However, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 15 can be secured.

In S2735, main controller 80 starts counting up the short opening time counter, and shifts the processing to S2740.
That is, in the present embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is executed for 0.04 s, but the short opening time counter is a means for measuring the execution time.

In S2740, main controller 80 sets the distribution operable period flag to 1, and shifts the processing to S2745.
That is, since the distribution operation possible period flag is set to 1, it is a period in which the operation of the shutter 14 for guiding the game ball to the specific area 15 is possible, in other words, normally, the flag is invalidated. This is a flag indicating that the certain change SW 15a is in a valid period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the opening of the second special winning opening 21 for a short period or the opening of a long period is started, 1 is set to the distribution operable period flag. In other words, the distribution operable period is configured to be started when the second special winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or for a long period in a specific round.

In S2745, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 1 and ends this processing.
That is, the short opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the short opening operation by being set to 1.

In S2750 of FIG. 40, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S2725, main controller 80 determines whether or not the long open flag is set to 1, and in the case of a positive determination (S2750: Yes). , S2755, and in the case of a negative determination (S2750: No), the process proceeds to S2790.
The long opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the long opening operation by being set to 1. This flag is configured to be set to 1 in a process described later.

In S2755, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the long open time counter, and shifts the processing to S2760.
As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the long opening operation of the shutter 14 is set to be executed for 32.5 s in the processing described later, and the long opening time counter measures the execution time. It is a means to do. In the present embodiment, it is extremely rare that the long opening operation ends based on the count value of the long opening time counter reaching a value corresponding to 32.5 s.

  In S2760, main controller 80 determines whether the long open time (for example, 32.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the long open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 32.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S2760: Yes), the process proceeds to S2765, and if the determination is negative (S2760: No), the process proceeds to S2785.

  In S2785, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change SW 15a has detected a predetermined number, that is, the second game ball in the 5R, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2785: Yes), proceeds to S2765. The process is shifted to the above, and in the case of a negative determination (S2785: No), this process ends.

In S2765, that is, in the case of a positive determination in S2760 or S2785, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and shifts the process to S2770.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the long open operation rarely ends due to the expiration of the relatively long set long open period of 32.5 s. Normally, when the probability change SW 15a detects a predetermined number of game balls, that is, the second game ball in the 5R, the distributable operation period ends, and based on this, the long opening operation ends.

In S2770, that is, in the case of an affirmative determination in S2760 or S2785, main controller 80 executes the end processing of the long opening operation, and shifts the processing to S2775.
In the present embodiment, the long opening operation is terminated based on the expiration of the long opening time, or when the probability change SW 15a is generated in a predetermined number, that is, when the second game ball is detected in the 5R, whichever comes earlier. Have been.

  With this configuration, when the probability change SW 15a detects a predetermined number of game balls, that is, the second game ball in the 5R, the distributable operation period ends, and based on this, the long opening operation ends. The second game ball is assumed to be a game ball detected as a ninth ball by the second count SW and triggered to close the second special winning opening 21. When the eighth count is detected by the second count SW, the shutter solenoid 14a disposed downstream of the second count SW is opened, and after the open operation, the eighth game ball is moved to the positive change SW 15a. Is detected as the first game ball, and the ninth game ball is detected as the second game ball. Therefore, when the shutter 14 is closed, the possibility that a subsequent game ball that bites the shutter 14 will be generated is reduced, and the ball biting of the shutter 14 at the end of the long opening operation can be prevented.

  Further, with this configuration, even before the scheduled long opening time has expired, the distribution operable period is terminated based on the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a, Terminate the long release operation. Therefore, when the shutter 14 is closed, the possibility that a subsequent game ball that bites into the shutter 14 is generated is reduced, and the effect of preventing the ball biting of the shutter 14 at the end of the long opening operation is achieved. By ending the game in a necessary short time, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely during the long opening time of the shutter 14, and the interest can be improved. .

  In S2775, main controller 80 clears the long release flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S2780.

  In S2780, main controller 80 clears the long open time counter to 0, and ends this processing.

In S2790, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S2750, main controller 80 determines whether second count SW 21a has detected the eighth game ball, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S2790: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S2795, and in the case of a negative determination (S2790: No), the process proceeds to S2825.
In S2790, it is determined whether or not the second count SW 21a has detected a predetermined number of eight prize balls slightly smaller than the upper limit prize number of the big prize port, that is, nine as the prescribed number during the round of the present embodiment. Is determined. If the specified number of nine is detected, the second special winning opening 21 will be closed. Therefore, by setting the number before that and as small as possible to the specified number, The start time of the long opening described later can be delayed as much as possible, and the long opening time can be shortened. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely during the long opening time of the shutter 14, so that the interest can be improved.

In S2795, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. If the determination is affirmative (S2795: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts the process to S2805, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S2805. (S2795: No), the process moves to S2800.
By S2795, it is possible to cope with a case where, although very rarely, eight wins occur during the short opening operation executed at the start of 5R.

  In S2805, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S2810.

  In S2810, main controller 80 sets the counter of the short opening time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S2815.

In S2800, that is, when the eighth count has occurred and the short opening is not being performed, main controller 80 executes a long opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S2815.
The long opening operation start process in S2800 is executed upon receiving the affirmative determination in S2790. Therefore, during the long opening time of the shutter 14, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely, and the interest can be improved.

  In S2815, main controller 80 starts counting up the long open time counter, and shifts the processing to S2820.

  In S2820, main controller 80 sets the long open flag to 1 and shifts the processing to S2825.

  In S2825 of FIG. 41, the main control device 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. In the case of an affirmative determination (S2825: Yes), the process proceeds to S2830, and is negative. If it is determined (S2825: No), the process proceeds to S2855.

  In S2830, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the short opening time counter, and shifts the processing to S2835.

  In S2835, main controller 80 determines whether the short open time (for example, 0.04 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the short open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 0.04 s. If the determination is affirmative (S2835: Yes), the process proceeds to S2840, and if the determination is negative (S2835: No), the process proceeds to S2855.

In S2840, main controller 80 executes the termination processing of the short-circuit opening operation, and shifts the processing to S2845.
In the present embodiment, the short opening operation is configured to end based on the expiration of the short opening time.

  In S2845, main controller 80 clears the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S2850.

  In S2850, main controller 80 clears the short open time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S2855.

  In S2855, main controller 80 determines whether the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S2855: Yes), the process proceeds to S2860, and if the determination is negative (S2855: No), the process ends.

In S2860, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and ends this processing.
In the present embodiment, when the interval time ends at a time when the specific round is not started, neither during the short opening operation nor during the long opening operation, the distribution operation enabled period flag is cleared to 0. I have.

(2) Aspects of Shutter Control Next, a description will be given of the aspects of the shutter control in the 5R during the big hit game and the end interval of the 5R according to the present embodiment with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 42 is a time chart for explaining a mode of 5R shutter control as a specific round in which a jackpot game is executed due to the confirmed display of the probable change symbol.
In the case of the 5R in the case of the big hit due to the probable change symbol, the second big winning opening solenoid 21b is scheduled to be operated for a period of 28s and started, so that the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time. You.

  A game ball that has been won while the second special winning opening 21 is open for a long time is first detected by the second count SW 21a, and the shutter solenoid 14a provided downstream of the second count SW 21a is closed. The time is guided to the losing opening 13b and detected by the losing sphere detection SW 13c. On the other hand, when the shutter solenoid 14a is opened, that is, when the shutter solenoid 14a is assigned to the specific area 15 by the shutter 14 during the short opening operation or the long opening operation, it is detected by the positive change SW 15a. The game ball detected by the second count SW 21a is detected by the lost ball detection SW 13c or the probable change SW 15a disposed downstream with a certain time lag.

The long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21 is either the end of the scheduled long-term opening time 28s, or the second count SW 21a detects a specified number of 9 winnings. It ends based on what occurred first. The figure shows the latter case.
When the opening of the second special winning opening 21 is completed for a long time, S2715 is affirmatively determined, and S2720 is executed, and thereafter, S2710 is executed for each interruption. After the end interval related to 5R has been executed for 1.5 s, execution of the next 6R is started.

Further, based on the start of 5R, that is, based on the opening of the second special winning opening 21, S2725 of the above-described shutter control process 3 is affirmatively determined, and S2730, S2735, and S2745 are executed. The solenoid 14a opens. Further, when the short opening time 0.04 s expires, S2840 to S2850 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a is closed.
Even if the player visually recognizes only the short-opening operation, it is impossible to determine that it is a big hit 5R that is not expected to normally change with a symbol.

Subsequently, when the eighth game ball is detected by the second count SW 21a, a positive determination is made in S2790, and a negative determination is made in S2795, so that S2800 to S2820 are executed, thereby starting the long opening operation. At this time, the long open time counter starts measuring the scheduled open time of 32.5 s.
In the present embodiment, the long opening operation ends the distribution operable period based on the probability change SW 15a detecting a predetermined number of game balls, that is, the second game ball in the 5R (clearing the distribution operable period flag to 0). It is configured to end when the job is performed. At this time, even if the count value of the long open time counter has not reached the count value corresponding to 32.5 s, that is, even if there is a remaining time, the process is forcibly terminated. As a specific control, when S2785 is affirmatively determined, S2765 to S2780 are executed, thereby ending the long opening operation.
In the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a executes the short opening operation and then executes the long opening operation in 5R in the case of a large hit with a probable symbol.

  5R is started, that is, based on the fact that the second big winning opening 21 is opened, S2725 of the above-described shutter control process 3 is affirmatively determined, and by executing S2740, the sorting operation possible period flag is set. 1 is set. Further, when the probability change SW 15a detects a predetermined number of game balls, that is, the second game ball in the 5R, the result of S2785 becomes affirmative, so that S2765 is executed, and thereby the distribution operation possible period flag is set to 0. This ends the distribution operable period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a immediately starts the short opening operation based on the fact that the second special winning opening 21 is opened (short term opening and long term opening) at the start of the specific round. Execute Thereby, regardless of the type of the symbol causing the big hit, in any case, particularly in the normal symbol, it is possible to ensure the possibility that the winning ball is detected by the probability change SW 15a.

  Further, based on the fact that eight winnings slightly smaller than the specified number 9 of the second big winning opening 21 are detected in the big hit caused by the probable changing pattern, a long opening operation that can easily guide the winning ball to the probable changing SW 15a is performed. Start execution. As a result, the execution of the long opening operation is not started until immediately before the second large winning opening 21 is closed due to the predetermined number of winnings, that is, by delaying the start timing, the execution time of the long opening operation is shortened, To make it difficult to determine whether or not the winning ball has been guided to the probable change SW 15a, thereby improving the interest.

  When the probability change SW 15a detects a predetermined number of game balls, that is, the second game ball in the 5R, the distributable operation period ends, and based on this, the long opening operation ends. The second game ball is extremely likely to be the game ball that was once detected by the second count SW as the ninth and triggered the closing of the second special winning opening 21. Therefore, the possibility that a game ball following the second game ball is generated is low, and even if the shutter solenoid 14a closes based on the detection of the second game ball, the shutter 14 It is unlikely that there is a subsequent game ball that bites the ball. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the shutter 14 from biting the ball at the end of the long opening operation.

  In addition, with this configuration, the distribution operable period is terminated based on the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a earlier than the expiration of the scheduled long release time, and the long release time is set. The operation can be terminated. Accordingly, the shutter 14 has an effect of preventing the ball from being bitten, and the long opening operation is completed more quickly, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely, and the interest is improved. Can be made.

  Further, even if the long opening time remains, the long opening operation is forcibly terminated immediately based on the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a, so that an important specific area related to the gain of the player is obtained. 15 can be prevented from being unnecessarily opened for a long time, and a wrongdoer who intends to pass through the unauthorized specific area 15 can be eliminated.

  FIG. 43 is a time chart for explaining the shutter control mode when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the short-opening operation, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 42 described above. is there.

If the shutter solenoid 14a performs a short opening operation of 0.04 s and the second count SW 21a detects the eighth detection before the expiration of the opening time, S2790 and S2795 of the above-described shutter control process 3 become a positive determination. , S2805, S2810, S2815, and S2820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long open operation while maintaining the open state without performing the close operation.
In this case as well, the long opening operation ends based on the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a and the clearing of the sorting operation possible period flag to 0, or the end of the scheduled long opening time.

  FIG. 44 is a time chart for explaining the shutter control mode when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the end interval, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 42 described above. .

If the second count SW 21a detects the eighth detection after the end of the second special winning opening 21 and the end interval is started, a positive determination is made in S2790 of the shutter control process 3 described above, and a negative determination is made in S2795. The determination is made, and S2800, S2815, and S2820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation. This is due to the configuration of S2700 in which the shutter control processing 3 is executed not only during the specific round but also during the end interval of the specific round.
In this case as well, the long opening operation ends based on the detection of the second game ball by the probability change SW 15a and the clearing of the sorting operation possible period flag to 0, or the end of the scheduled long opening time.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, control and operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs in “shutter control processing”. That is, the “shutter control process 1” of the first embodiment is provided with “shutter control process 4” in the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the “shutter control process 4” and a control mode realized by executing the “shutter control process 4” will be described.
In the description of the present embodiment, the description of FIG. 1 to FIG. 25 and FIG. 29 is omitted by referring to the first embodiment.

(1) Shutter Control Processing 4 Hereinafter, “shutter control processing 4”, which is a main part of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 47.
As described above, the “shutter control process 4” is a process executed by the main control device 80 following the big hit game process for each interruption.
The “shutter control process 4” is performed during the big hit game state due to the fixed display of the normal symbol (normal jackpot symbol) or the probable variable symbol (probably variable jackpot symbol), and during or during the 5R (specific round) game. Is a control process executed by the main controller 80 during the end interval of. In the present embodiment, at the big hit gaming state 5R, the second big winning opening 21 is opened, and based on the result of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 provided in the second big winning opening 21, It is determined whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation after the big hit game.
As described above, by executing the big hit game process, the main control device 80 executes the big hit with the normal symbol to open the second big winning opening 21 for a short period of 0.06 s at the 5R, In the case of a big hit with a probable change symbol, the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long period of 28 s at the 5R.

  First, in S3700 of FIG. 45, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the current time is during the specific round (five rounds in the present embodiment) or during the end interval of the specific round executed after the specific round. If the determination is affirmative (S3700: Yes), the process proceeds to S3705, and if the determination is negative (S3700: No), the process ends.

  In S3705, main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the end interval. If the determination is affirmative (S3705: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts the processing to S3710, and if the determination is negative (S3705: No). , To S3715.

In S3710, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S3725.
The interval time counter starts counting from the start of the end interval, that is, when the opening of the special winning opening of the specific round ends, and counts up until the count value corresponding to the execution time of the end interval is reached. It is a counter. That is, it is a means for measuring the end time of the end interval. In other words, the counter is a means for counting the closing standby time until the special winning opening closed at the end of the specific round (5R) is opened at the next 6R.

  In S3715, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the current time is the start timing of the end interval, that is, whether or not the second special winning opening 21 is closed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S3715: Yes), The process shifts to S3720, and when a negative determination is made (S3715: No), the process shifts to S3725.

  In S3720, main controller 80 starts counting up the interval time counter, and shifts the processing to S3725.

In S3725, main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is at the start of 5R, which is an example of the specific round. If the determination is affirmative (S3725: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts the processing to S3730, In the case of a negative determination (S3725: No), the processing moves to S3750.
In the above-described big hit game process, at the start of 5R, the main control device 80 firstly opens the second big winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is a positive change symbol or a normal symbol. Specifically, if the 5R is caused by a probable change pattern, the long-term opening (for example, 28 s) is executed, and if the 5R is caused by a normal pattern, the short-term opening (for example, 0.06 s) is executed. It is configured as follows. In S3725, it is determined whether the current time is the start of either short-term opening or long-term opening.

In S3730, main controller 80 executes a short opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S3735.
That is, the main control device 80 executes the short opening operation of the shutter 14 when the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or opened for a long period.
In this embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is performed immediately upon the start of the short-time opening or the long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21. It is also possible to provide a timer for measuring a predetermined short opening operation standby time triggered by the start of the short period opening or the long period opening, and to execute the short opening operation based on the elapse of the standby time by the timer. good. The standby time may be, for example, 1 s or an extremely short time, that is, 0.04 s. The standby time can be set as appropriate.

  By executing S3730 with an affirmative determination in S3725, the short opening operation performed at the beginning of the 5R is performed based on the opening of the second big winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is made in the normal symbol or the probable symbol. Execute immediately. Thereby, even when the short-term opening is executed due to the normal symbol, the short-opening operation is executed by the execution of the short-term opening, so that even if the big hit with the normal symbol in which the probability variation is not allowed, However, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 15 can be secured.

In S3735, main controller 80 starts counting up the short-circuit opening time counter, and shifts the processing to S3740.
That is, in the present embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is executed for 0.04 s, but the short opening time counter is a means for measuring the execution time.

In S3740, main controller 80 sets the distribution operable period flag to 1, and shifts the processing to S3745.
That is, since the distribution operation possible period flag is set to 1, it is a period in which the operation of the shutter 14 for guiding the game ball to the specific area 15 is possible, in other words, normally, the flag is invalidated. This is a flag indicating that the certain change SW 15a is in a valid period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the opening of the second special winning opening 21 for a short period or the opening of a long period is started, 1 is set to the distribution operable period flag. In other words, the distribution operable period is configured to be started when the second special winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or for a long period in a specific round.

In S3745, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 1 and ends this processing.
That is, the short opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the short opening operation by being set to 1.

In S3750 of FIG. 46, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S3725, main controller 80 determines whether or not the long open flag is set to 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S3750: Yes). , To S3755, and in the case of a negative determination (S3750: No), the process proceeds to S3790.
The long opening flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the long opening operation by being set to 1. This flag is configured to be set to 1 in a process described later.

In S3755, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the long open time counter, and shifts the processing to S3760.
As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the long opening operation of the shutter 14 is set to be executed for 32.5 s in the processing described later, and the long opening time counter measures the execution time. It is a means to do. In the present embodiment, it is extremely rare that the long opening operation ends based on the count value of the long opening time counter reaching a value corresponding to 32.5 s.

  In S3760, main controller 80 determines whether the long open time (for example, 32.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the long open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 32.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S3760: Yes), the process proceeds to S3765, and if the determination is negative (S3760: No), the process proceeds to S3785.

  In S3785, main controller 80 determines whether the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S3785: Yes), the process proceeds to S3765, and if the determination is negative (S3785: No), the process ends.

In S3765, that is, in the case of an affirmative determination in S3760 or S3785, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S3770.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the long open operation rarely ends due to the expiration of the relatively long set long open period of 32.5 s. Normally, when the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) expires, the distribution operable period ends, and based on this, the long open operation ends.

In S3770, that is, in the case of an affirmative determination in S3760 or S3785, main controller 80 executes a long open operation end process, and shifts the process to S3775.
In the present embodiment, the long opening operation is configured to end based on the expiration of the long opening time or the end of the distribution operable period based on the end of the end interval time, whichever occurs first. .

  With this configuration, when the end interval time started by closing the second special winning opening 21 expires, the distribution operable period ends, and based on this, the long opening operation ends. Therefore, when the shutter 14 is closed, the possibility that a subsequent game ball that bites the shutter 14 will be generated is reduced, and the ball biting of the shutter 14 at the end of the long opening operation can be prevented.

  In S3775, main controller 80 clears the long release flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S3780.

  In S3780, main controller 80 clears the long open time counter to 0, and ends this processing.

In S3790, that is, in the case of a negative determination in S3750, main controller 80 determines whether or not lost ball detection SW 13c has detected the seventh game ball, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S3790: Yes ), The process proceeds to S3795, and in the case of a negative determination (S3790: No), the process proceeds to S3825.
In S3790, it is determined whether or not the lost ball detection SW 13c has detected a predetermined number of seven lost balls, which is slightly smaller than the upper limit winning number of the large winning opening in the round of the present embodiment, that is, nine as the prescribed number. Is determined. If the specified number of nine is detected, the second special winning opening 21 will be closed. Therefore, by setting the number before that and as small as possible to the specified number, The start time of the long opening described later can be delayed as much as possible, and the long opening time can be shortened. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely during the long opening time of the shutter 14, so that the interest can be improved.

  Further, by detecting seven loss spheres by the loss sphere detection SW 13c disposed downstream of the second count SW 21a, the same number is detected by the second count SW 21a. The start time of long opening is delayed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely during the long opening time of the shutter 14, so that the interest can be improved.

In S3795, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. In the case of an affirmative determination (S3795: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts the processing to S3805, and in the case of a negative determination. (S3795: No), the process moves to S3800.
By S3795, it is possible to cope with a case where, although very rarely, eight winnings occur during the short opening operation performed at the start of the 5R.

  In S3805, main controller 80 sets the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S3810.

  In S3810, main controller 80 sets the counter of the short opening time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S3815.

In S3800, that is, when the eighth count has occurred and the short opening is not being performed, main controller 80 executes a long opening operation start process, and shifts the process to S3815.
The long opening operation start process in S3800 is executed upon receiving the affirmative determination in S3790. Therefore, during the long opening time of the shutter 14, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 safely, and the interest can be improved.

  In S3815, main controller 80 starts counting up the long open time counter, and shifts the processing to S3820.

  In S3820, main controller 80 sets the long release flag to 1, and shifts the processing to S3825.

  In S3825 of FIG. 47, the main control device 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. If the determination is affirmative (S3825: Yes), the process proceeds to S3830, and the determination is negative. If it is determined (S3825: No), the process proceeds to S3855.

  In S3830, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the short opening time counter, and shifts the processing to S3835.

  In S3835, main controller 80 determines whether the short open time (for example, 0.04 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the short open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 0.04 s. If the determination is affirmative (S3835: Yes), the process proceeds to S3840, and if the determination is negative (S3835: No), the process proceeds to S3855.

In S3840, main controller 80 executes the termination processing of the short-circuit opening operation, and shifts the processing to S3845.
In the present embodiment, the short opening operation is configured to end based on the expiration of the short opening time.

  In S3845, main controller 80 clears the short open flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S3850.

  In S3850, main controller 80 clears the short opening time counter to 0, and shifts the processing to S3855.

  In S3855, main controller 80 determines whether the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S3855: Yes), the process proceeds to S3860, and if the determination is negative (S3855: No), the process ends.

In S3860, main controller 80 clears the distribution operable period flag to 0, and ends this processing.
In the present embodiment, when the interval time ends at a time when the specific round is not started, neither during the short opening operation nor during the long opening operation, the distribution operation enabled period flag is cleared to 0. I have.

(2) Aspects of Shutter Control Next, the aspects of the shutter control in the 5R during the big hit game and the end interval of the 5R according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 48 is a time chart for explaining a mode of shutter control of 5R as a specific round in which a jackpot game is executed due to the confirmed display of the variable probability symbol.
In the case of the 5R in the case of the big hit due to the probable change symbol, the second big winning opening solenoid 21b is scheduled to be operated for a period of 28s and started, so that the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time. You.

  A game ball that has been won while the second special winning opening 21 is open for a long time is first detected by the second count SW 21a, and the shutter solenoid 14a provided downstream of the second count SW 21a is closed. The time is guided to the losing opening 13b and detected by the losing sphere detection SW 13c. On the other hand, when the shutter solenoid 14a is opened, that is, when the shutter solenoid 14a is assigned to the specific area 15 by the shutter 14 during the short opening operation or the long opening operation, it is detected by the positive change SW 15a. The game ball detected by the second count SW 21a is detected by the lost ball detection SW 13c or the probable change SW 15a disposed downstream with a certain time lag.

The long-term opening of the second special winning opening 21 is either the end of the scheduled long-term opening time 28s, or the second count SW 21a detects a specified number of 9 winnings. It ends based on what occurred first. The figure shows the latter case.
When the opening of the second special winning opening 21 is completed for a long time, S3715 is affirmatively determined, and S3720 is executed. Then, S3710 is executed for each interruption. After the end interval related to 5R has been executed for 1.5 s, execution of the next 6R is started.

In addition, based on the start of 5R, that is, based on the opening of the second special winning opening 21, S3725 of the above-described shutter control process 4 is affirmatively determined, and S3730, S3735, and S3745 are executed. The solenoid 14a opens. Further, when the short opening time 0.04 s expires, S3840 to S3850 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a is closed.
Even if the player visually recognizes only the short-opening operation, it is impossible to determine that it is a big hit 5R that is not expected to normally change with a symbol.

Subsequently, when seven losing balls are detected by the losing ball detection SW 13c, an affirmative determination is made in S3790, and a negative determination is made in S3795, so that S3800 to S3820 are executed, thereby starting the long opening operation. At this time, the long open time counter starts measuring the scheduled open time of 32.5 s.
In the present embodiment, the long release operation is triggered by the end of the end interval, and more specifically, the end of the distribution operable period that is executed upon the end of the end interval (clearing the distribution operable period flag to 0). , And the process is terminated. At this time, even if the count value of the long open time counter has not reached the count value corresponding to 32.5 s, that is, even if there is a remaining time, the process is forcibly terminated. As a specific control, when S3785 is affirmatively determined, and S3765 to S3780 are executed, the long opening operation ends.
In the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a executes the short opening operation and then executes the long opening operation in 5R in the case of a large hit with a probable symbol.

  5R is started, that is, based on the opening of the second special winning opening 21, the affirmative determination is made in S3725 of the above-described shutter control processing 4 and the execution of S3740 causes the distribution operation possible period flag to be set. 1 is set. When the end interval ends, S3785 is affirmatively determined, and S3765 is executed, thereby setting the distribution operable period flag to 0, thereby ending the distribution operable period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a immediately starts the short opening operation based on the fact that the second special winning opening 21 is opened (short term opening and long term opening) at the start of the specific round. Execute Thereby, regardless of the type of the symbol causing the big hit, in any case, particularly in the normal symbol, it is possible to ensure the possibility that the winning ball is detected by the probability change SW 15a.

  In addition, in the big hit caused by the probability change pattern, based on the fact that seven loss balls slightly smaller than the specified number 9 of the second big winning opening 21 are detected by the loss ball detection SW 13c, the winning ball is changed to the probability change SW 15a. Start the long opening operation that is easy to guide. As a result, the execution of the long opening operation is not started until immediately before the second large winning opening 21 is closed due to the predetermined number of winnings, that is, by delaying the start timing, the execution time of the long opening operation is shortened, To make it difficult to determine whether or not the winning ball has been guided to the probable change SW 15a, thereby improving the interest.

  In addition, since the detection of the lost ball detection SW 13c, which is provided downstream, delays the detection timing rather than detecting the same number of game balls by the second count SW 21a, the start timing of the long opening operation is delayed, By shortening the execution time of the opening operation, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the winning ball has been guided to the probable change SW 15a, so that the interest can be improved.

  In addition, in the jackpot caused by the probable change symbol, an end interval is provided in which the second special winning opening 21 is closed by the prize of the specified number 9 and the subsequent winning ball is not generated thereafter, and then time counting is started. The end of the long opening operation, that is, the closing of the shutter 14 is not executed until the execution time of the end interval expires. Thus, during the closing operation of the shutter 14, it is possible to prevent the shutter 14 that is in the process of closing the subsequent ball from biting the ball.

  In addition, even if the long opening time remains, the long opening operation is forcibly immediately terminated by the end of the end interval, so that the important specific area 15 related to the gain of the player is unnecessarily opened long. This prevents a wrongdoer who intends to pass to an unauthorized specific area 15 beforehand.

  FIG. 49 is a time chart for explaining the shutter control mode when the loss ball detection SW 13c detects the seventh loss ball during the short-opening operation, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 48 described above. is there.

If the shutter solenoid 14a performs a short opening operation of 0.04 s and the lost ball detection SW 13c detects the seventh lost ball before the expiration of the opening time, S3790 and S3795 of the above-described shutter control processing 4 are performed. When the determination is affirmative, S3805, S3810, S3815, and S3820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation while maintaining the open state without executing the closing operation.
Even in this case, the long opening operation ends based on the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operation possible period flag to 0.

  FIG. 50 is a time chart for explaining the shutter control mode when the lost ball detection SW 13c detects the seventh lost ball during the end interval, under the same conditions as those in FIG. 48 described above. .

If the lost ball detection SW 13c detects the seventh lost ball after the end of the second big winning opening 21 and the end interval is started, the above-described S3790 of the shutter control process 4 is affirmatively determined, followed by S3790. A negative determination is made in S3795, and S3800, S3815, and S3820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation. This is due to the configuration of S3700 in which the shutter control processing 4 is executed not only during the specific round but also during the end interval of the specific round.
Even in this case, the long opening operation ends based on the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operation possible period flag to 0.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and other embodiments may be adopted without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.
For example, the example in which the specific round in which the distribution means distributes the game ball to the probable mouth is 5R out of a plurality of rounds in the jackpot game state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is also good. The other round may be the first round of the jackpot game state. As a result, the result of whether or not the jackpot gaming state is changed at the beginning becomes clear, so that the remaining jackpot gaming state can be calmly enjoyed. It may be the last round. As a result, the result of the determination as to whether or not the change is the most important for the player is postponed, and during the jackpot game state, the player can look forward to the result of the determination of the change and look forward to the game.

  Regarding the configuration of the probability change determination device 13 including the shutter 14, if the configuration is provided inside the second special winning opening 21 and incorporates the specific region 15 as the probability change opening to enable distribution to this, Other configurations may be employed. For example, the configuration of the shutter 14 as the distribution unit is not limited to the illustrated pair of left and right blades.

  The predetermined number of game balls, such as the predetermined and specified types of game ball detection means (SW) exemplified in the above-described embodiment, may be other numbers. For example, the prescribed number as the opportunity for closing the second special winning opening 21 is not limited to nine, and another number may be adopted.

  The predetermined set times such as the long or short opening time of the second special winning opening 21 illustrated in the above-described embodiment, the end interval time, and the time required for the short opening or long opening of the shutter 14 are the illustrated times. The present invention is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  The distribution operable period in the specific round is also a period during which the probability change SW 15a is activated. During the period in which the probable change SW 15a is activated, a probable change SW detected number storage counter or the like may be provided as a cumulative storage unit for accumulating and storing the number of detections detected by the probable change SW 15a. The positive change SW detection number storage counter clears the storage information when the distribution operable period flag is reset from 1 to 0. Alternatively, the storage information is cleared when the distribution operable period flag is set from 0 to 1. Accordingly, it is possible to accumulate and store the number of detections of the probability change SW 15a in the distribution operable period in which the probability change SW 15a is activated.

  In addition, a lost ball detection number storage counter that accumulates and stores the number of detections of the lost ball detection SW 13c is provided, and a counter value of the lost ball detection number storage counter, a counter value of the above-described positive variation SW detection number storage counter, May be calculated, and the total value may be compared with the count value of the second count SW 21a, and may be used as an index for determining the state of the game ball entering or leaving the second special winning opening 21. As a result, it is possible to reliably and easily know whether or not the game balls remain inside the second special winning opening 21 and, if so, how many. Thus, the start of the long opening operation is delayed as much as possible or the end of the long opening operation is moved forward by accurately grasping the state of the remaining ball inside the second special winning opening 21. The time of the long opening operation can be shortened, and it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not a game ball is detected in the probability change SW 15a, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In the various embodiments described above, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is executed when the first start condition based on the opening of the second special winning opening 21 is satisfied, and the execution start of the long opening operation is the first start operation. A second start condition different from the condition, that is, an example in which a predetermined number of game balls are detected by various game ball detection means (SW) provided in the second special winning opening 21 will be described. did. Thus, in one specific round, for example, 5R, the opening operation of the shutter 14 provided in the same second big winning opening 21 is executed based on two different types of triggers. The various game ball detecting means and the number of detected game balls in the second start condition are not limited to the illustrated contents, but may be realized by other configurations. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the second count SW 21a and the lost ball detection SW 13c, but may be realized by other game ball detection means.

In the above-described first, second, and fourth embodiments, the distribution operable period flag is immediately cleared from 1 to 0 based on the end of the end interval of the specific round, thereby distributing the distribution operable period. Ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, a timing slightly earlier than the end of the end interval may be measured, and the distribution operable period may be ended based on this timing. If the configuration is such that the long opening operation is completed based on the end of the distributable operation period, since the long opening operation is completed as soon as possible, it is determined by the player whether or not a game ball is detected in the probable change SW 15a. It can be difficult to improve the interest of the game.
Further, for example, a timing slightly later than the end of the end interval may be measured, and the distribution operable period may be ended based on the timing. If the long opening operation is completed based on the end of the distributable operation period, the end of the long opening operation is postponed even a little, so that even if a subsequent ball is generated, the subsequent ball is engaged. Can be reduced.

The “shutter control process” in the above-described embodiment is configured to be executed regardless of the symbol that caused the big hit. In other words, the process is executed regardless of whether a large hit is made with the normal symbol or the probable symbol. Therefore, when a big hit is made with a normal symbol that does not allow a probability change, “affirmative determination in S790 and S795”, “affirmative determination in S1790 and S1795”, “affirmative determination in S2790 and S2795”, or “affirmative determination in S3790 and S3795” In either case, there is a possibility that the long opening operation is executed, but the long opening operation is not expected to be executed, but the long opening operation is executed.
Therefore, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, after “affirmative determination in S790”, “affirmative determination in S1790”, “affirmative determination in S2790”, or “affirmative determination in S3790”, the big hit is caused by the probable symbol. It may be determined whether or not a big hit has occurred, and the subsequent processing may be performed only when the determination is affirmative, and this processing may be immediately terminated when a negative determination is made, that is, when a large hit is made with a normal symbol that is not scheduled to change. Thus, in the first place, when it is determined whether or not to allow the probable change depending on the type of the symbol, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which this can be surely reflected as a result.

  The “shutter control process” in the above-described embodiment is configured to be executed regardless of the symbol that caused the big hit. In other words, the process is executed regardless of whether a large hit is made with the normal symbol or the probable symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is configured such that the “shutter control process” is individually provided for the normal symbol and the probable symbol, and the “shutter control process” to be executed is selected depending on which symbol has a big hit. Is also good. For example, the shutter control process for a probable variable design and the shutter control process for a normal design are provided, and the shutter control process for a probable design is a control process for performing a long opening after a short opening, The “control process” is a control process in which only the short release is executed and the long release is not executed. As a result, the control process to be shifted and executed in the first place can be made different depending on the type of the big hit symbol, and a problem in the control process hardly occurs.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, as the second start condition relating to the start of the long opening operation is satisfied, the predetermined number (8) which is a small difference (8) from the specified number (9) by the count counting determination means (second count SW 21a). ) Was detected, and an example of setting as that is shown. This “small difference from the specified number” is equal to or less than the maximum number of winnings, ie, the specified number, predetermined for the special winning opening, and the difference is preferably 0 to 2.

  In the above-described fourth embodiment, as the second start condition relating to the start of the long opening operation is satisfied, the predetermined number (7), which is a small difference from the specified number (9) by the positively-variable opening non-passing ball detection means (losing ball detection SW 13c). ) Was detected, and an example of setting as that is shown. This “small difference from the specified number” is smaller than the upper limit of the winning number predetermined in the special winning opening, that is, the specified number, and the difference is preferably one to three.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.

The first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 correspond to an example of the starting port.
The hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of a hit / fail judgment means.
The sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of a symbol display unit.
The big hit game process executed by the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of a big hit game control means.
The specific area 15 corresponds to an example of the probability change mouth.
Steps S545, S550, S660, and S670 of the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 and S225 and S230 of the hit / failure determination process correspond to an example of a probability variation unit.
15R corresponds to an example of a plurality of rounds, and 5R corresponds to an example of a specific round.
The shutter 14 corresponds to an example of a distribution unit, and the short opening and the long opening of the shutter 14 correspond to an example of a predetermined opening operation.
The “shutter control process 1” executed by the main controller 80 corresponds to an example of the distribution control unit and the opening operation control unit.
In the 5th round of the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80, the opening of 0.06 s due to the normal symbol is an example of the short-term opening, and the opening of 28 s due to the probable symbol is the long-term opening. This corresponds to an example.
The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine.
The second count SW 21a corresponds to an example of a count detection unit.
S555 of the big hit game process executed by the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of the count counting determining means, and the winning number of nine corresponds to an example of the specified number.

The shutter control process 3 corresponds to an example of a distribution control unit and an opening operation control unit.
The period in which the distribution operable period flag is set to 1 corresponds to an example of the distribution operable period.

The affirmative determination in S2725 corresponds to an example of establishment of a first start condition.
The affirmative determination in S2790 corresponds to an example of the establishment of the second start condition.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Central case, 6 ... Direction design display device, 7 ... Normal design display device, 8 ... Public figure reservation number display device, 9 ... First special figure display device, 10 ... No. 2 Special map display device, 11: first starting port, 12: second starting port, 13: probability change determination device, 14: shutter, 15: specific area, 20: first winning port, 21: second winning port , 22: normal symbol operation gate, 50: pachinko machine, 80: main control device, 81: payout control device, 82: effect symbol control device, 83: sub integrated control device.

Claims (2)

Right / wrong determination means for determining whether or not to make a big hit due to entering the starting port with a low probability or a high probability of a probability higher than the low probability,
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying a predetermined big hit symbol after performing a variable display of the symbol when the result of the hit determination is a big hit,
A jackpot game control means for controlling a jackpot game state in which the jackpot is continuously opened over a plurality of rounds based on the predetermined jackpot symbol being determined and displayed;
Probable mouth provided inside the big winning opening,
Based on the passing of the game ball through the probable mouth, the probability variation means for probability variation from the low probability to a high probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state,
In at least a specific round of the plurality of rounds, the probable change mouth in which a game ball is in a non-passable state, by performing a predetermined opening operation, a distribution unit that changes to a passable state,
Distribution control means for performing the predetermined opening operation of the distribution means,
The big hit symbol is provided with a probable change symbol in which the probability fluctuation is expected to operate after the big hit gaming state and a normal symbol that is not scheduled,
The jackpot game control means, in the specific round, executes a short-term opening of the special winning opening when the regular symbol is definitely displayed, and executes a long-term opening of the special winning opening when the positively changing symbol is definitely displayed. At
Count detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening,
And a counting counting determining means for determining whether or not reached the specified number the number is predetermined before Symbol game balls in co If the count detecting means counts the number of game balls of detecting,
The big hit game control means, at least in the specific round, when the count counting determination means has determined that the specified number has been reached, ends the long-term opening of the special winning opening,
The distribution control means includes:
It is possible to execute a predetermined opening operation of the sorting means, and to start based on opening of a special winning opening in the specific round, and to determine that a predetermined number of game balls of a predetermined period end have passed through the certain change opening. And the distribution operable period to end
As the predetermined opening operation of the distributing means, a short opening operation in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the probable opening and a short opening operation in which the game ball is easy to pass through the probable opening. Action and
Opening operation control means for executing a short opening operation when the special winning opening is opened for a short period of time, and performing a long opening operation after performing a short opening operation when the special winning opening is opened for a long time. Prepare,
The opening operation control means,
Starting the short opening operation due to establishment of a first start condition based on opening of the special winning opening,
The long opening operation is started due to establishment of a second start condition based on detection of the predetermined number and the predetermined number by a small difference by the count counting determining means,
Terminating the long opening operation based on the expiration of a predetermined long opening time or the end of the distribution operable period, whichever is earlier established,
A gaming machine characterized by the following. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The opening operation control means includes a long opening time counter that starts measuring the long opening time due to establishment of the second start condition,
If the distribution operable period ends before the long opening time expires, ending the long opening operation even if the count value of the long opening time counter remains,
A gaming machine characterized by the following.