JP6676838B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine (hereinafter, also referred to as a ball-and-ball game machine).

Conventional pachinko machines include a first-class pachinko machine, a second-class pachinko machine, and a general electric accessory pachinko machine (ordinary electric accessory pachinko machine).
When the specific conditions are satisfied, the first-type pachinko machine and the second-type pachinko machine open the variable winning opening with a predetermined interval for a predetermined time, and a game ball wins in the variable winning opening. You can get a large amount of prize balls.

  On the other hand, in a general electric accessory pachinko machine, when a specific condition is satisfied, the first variable winning opening is opened, and when a game ball wins in the variable winning opening, the next variable winning opening is almost 100%. When a game ball wins in the variable winning opening, the next variable winning opening is opened with a probability of almost 100%. In other words, although a lottery is entered to open each variable winning opening, a plurality of variable winning openings are opened in conjunction with each other, and a large amount of game balls are won by the plurality of opened variable winning openings. Prize balls can be obtained.

JP 2007-325773 A JP 2007-014696A JP 2009-106544 A

  As described above, in the general electric accessory pachinko machine, a game operation for opening a plurality of variable winning ports in an interlocking manner is required, so that the player can entertain by the behavior of the game ball which is a feature of the pachinko game. be able to.

  On the other hand, the number of special game states in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained in a short period of time is smaller than that of a pachinko machine configured to obtain a large amount of prize balls with only one variable winning opening. There was a problem of lack of interest.

  That is, in the case of a configuration in which the special gaming state is executed only by one variable winning opening, the number of times of opening the one variable winning opening, that is, the so-called number of rounds is not fixed, so that a plurality of different total winning balls can be obtained. A special game state can be created. However, in the case of a general electric accessory pachinko machine that creates a special game state by linking a plurality of variable winning openings, since the number of opening of one variable winning opening is small, the total number of times that can be obtained by varying the number of opening is different. It is difficult to set a plurality of types of prize balls.

  In general electric accessory pachinko machines (pachinko machines with a configuration in which a plurality of winning ports are linked), players do not play in the expectation that a special gaming state with a large number of prize balls that can be acquired will be executed Instead, the player played a game with the expectation that the special game state would be executed.

  In view of the above, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has an object to provide a ball game machine capable of creating a special game state in which a plurality of variable winning openings are linked to create a different total number of prize balls that can be obtained. It is the purpose.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a ball game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention stores numerical data extracted due to a first detection means provided in a game area detecting a game ball. The first storage means stores the number of possible numbers, the first validity determining means for determining the validity based on the numerical data stored in the first memory means, and the determination result of the first validity determining means. A first symbol display device for displaying a first symbol and a first symbol indicating a hit on the first symbol display device are fixedly displayed, so that the game ball changes from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter the ball. Is changed to an open state in which a ball can be entered, and a first variable winning opening to which a prize ball is given when a game ball enters, and a game ball entered in the first variable winning opening is an A region or a B region. Using the distribution device that distributes the game ball and the weight of the game ball that has entered the area A, Has changed from a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered to an open state in which a game ball can enter, and has entered the second variable winning opening A in which a prize ball is given when the game ball enters, and the area B. Using the own weight of the game ball, the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter is changed to the open state in which the game ball can enter, and the prize ball is given by the game ball entering the second variable. The winning opening B and the second detecting means A provided in the second variable winning opening A or the second detecting means B provided in the second variable winning opening B detect a game ball. A second storage means for storing the numerical data extracted in the range of a storable number, a second symbol display device for displaying the second symbols by the number of the numerical data stored in the second storage means, Since the second symbol indicating the hit is displayed on the second symbol display device in a fixed manner, the game ball cannot enter the ball. A third variable winning opening in which a game ball is changed from the chain state to an open state in which the game ball can enter, and a prize ball is given when the game ball enters, the second variable winning opening A and the third variable winning opening; The open state of the two variable winning openings B is maintained until a specified number of game balls enter the second variable winning opening, and the second variable winning opening A and the second variable winning opening B Thus, the specified number is made different.

The first variable winning opening and the third variable winning opening are configured to change from a closed state to an open state by driving a solenoid, a motor, or the like.
In addition, the first variable winning opening and the third variable winning opening are in a closed state when either of the specified number of game balls has entered or the maximum opening time set for each variable winning opening has been reached. Changes to

  It is preferable that the “specified number” and “the number that can be stored by the storage unit” are the same, but they may be different from each other.

  The “distribution device” according to the first aspect is preferably configured to always perform a constant operation. Specifically, a predetermined operation is started after a lapse of a predetermined time from the end of the final display of the first symbol indicating a hit, and after the operation is performed for a predetermined time, the operation returns to the initial position. The predetermined operation is always the same operation.

  The phrase “using the own weight of the game ball” according to claim 1 means that a mechanism for converting the own weight of the game ball into an operation of opening the second variable winning opening is provided, that is, a second mechanism. It is a kind non-motorized character.

  The second storage means is configured to always open the third variable winning opening based on the numerical data stored in the second storage means according to claim 1, that is, even if it is configured to win at 1/1. It is preferable that the apparatus further includes a second validity / non-permissiveness determination unit that determines the validity / absence based on numerical data stored in the means.

  In the third variable winning opening, a third detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the third variable winning opening is provided, and a numerical value extracted due to the third detecting means detecting a game ball. Third storage means for storing data in a range in which data can be stored, a third symbol display device for displaying the third symbols by the number of numerical data stored in the third storage means, and a game ball cannot enter the ball A configuration may be provided in which a closed variable state is changed to an open state in which game balls can enter, and a fourth variable winning port is provided with a prize ball when the game balls enter. In this case, the third symbol indicating a hit is displayed on the third symbol display device, and the fourth variable winning opening is opened. In addition, even if the configuration is such that the number of hits is 1/1 based on the numerical data stored in the third storage means, the third hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not the hit is based on the numerical data stored in the third storage means The configuration provided with is preferable.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first aspect, the first symbol indicating the hit includes a hit symbol A and a hit symbol B, and the first symbol display When the hit symbol A is fixedly displayed on the device, the probability that the game ball entering the first variable winning opening enters the area A is higher than the area B, and the hit symbol B is definitely displayed. In this case, it is set that the probability that a game ball entering the first variable winning opening enters the B area is higher than the A area.

  The symbol indicating a hit according to claim 2 may have a configuration including a hit symbol other than the hit symbol A or the hit symbol B. Further, when the winning symbol A is definitely displayed, the game ball that has entered the first variable winning opening does not necessarily enter the A region, but has a higher probability of entering the A region than the B region. That is.

  3. The ball-and-ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein a distribution device is disposed immediately below an entrance of the first variable winning opening, and the distribution device is always set to a predetermined value after the final display of the first symbol indicating a hit is completed. Operation is performed. As an opening mode of the first variable winning opening, a time when the distributing device is in a state of distributing game balls to the A area rather than in a state of distributing game balls to the B area. Is longer when the distributing device is in the state of distributing game balls to the B area than when the distributing device is in the state of distributing game balls to the A area. A configuration including the pattern B is preferable.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first or second aspect, a fourth detection unit is provided in the game area, and the game ball is detected by the fourth detection unit. Numerical data extracted as a result of the determination is stored in the first storage means, and the first right / wrong judgment is performed based on the numerical data extracted as a result of the first detection means detecting a game ball. When it is determined that the game ball is a hit, the probability that the game ball that entered the first variable winning opening enters the area B is extracted because the fourth detection means detects the game ball. If the first hit determination unit determines a hit based on the numerical data obtained, a setting is made such that the probability that a game ball that has entered the first variable winning opening enters the B region is higher. It is characterized by having done.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the ball game machine detects a game ball regardless of whether the first detection means detects a game ball or the fourth detection means detects a game ball. The extracted numerical data is stored by the first storage means, and the first correct / non-permissible determining means determines the correctness based on the numerical data stored by the first storage means. In the same manner, the first symbol indicating the determination result of the first correct / non-permissible determining means is displayed on the first symbol display device.
Further, in the ball game machine according to the second aspect, the invention according to the third aspect is characterized in that the fourth detecting means detects the game ball more than the numerical data extracted when the first detecting means detects the game ball. When the first hit determination unit determines that the numerical data is a hit, the probability that the numerical data extracted when the is detected is determined and displayed in the hit symbol B is higher.

According to the third aspect of the present invention , the first detecting means is disposed in the first game area in which the game ball fired with the predetermined intensity is lower than the predetermined one, and the fourth detecting means detects the hit. Since it is assumed that a game ball is detected at the time of a series of interlocking release triggered by the fact that one symbol is fixedly displayed, the series of interlocking release causes a game ball fired at a predetermined firing intensity or more to flow down. If the configuration is such that it is performed in the second game area, the configuration in which the fourth detection means is arranged in the second game area is preferable.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the second variable winning opening A and the second variable winning opening B have different numbers of prescribed numbers. A difference occurs in the number of prize balls to be paid out when the ball enters the variable winning opening, and as a result, a series of linked opening of the variable winning opening triggered by the fact that the first symbol indicating a hit is confirmed and displayed. It is possible to make a difference in the total number of obtained prize balls. Therefore, even in the configuration of the general electric gaming machine, similar to the first-type gaming machine, the player is allowed to play a game while making the player want to have a larger total number of prize balls, thereby improving the taste.
Further, the second variable winning opening A or the second variable winning opening B is opened by the weight of the game ball, and is kept open until a specified number of game balls enter the second variable winning opening. Therefore, the timing at which the interlocking opening of the remaining variable winning openings is started can be determined by the player's intention.

  According to the ball game machine described in claim 2, it is easy to make a difference in the total number of prize balls obtained by a series of linked opening of the variable winning opening depending on the type of the first symbol indicating the hit, Attention is paid to the first symbol indicating a hit, so that the taste is increased.

  According to the ball game machine of the third aspect, when the game ball is detected by the fourth detecting means rather than the first detecting means, the first symbol indicating the hit is triggered. The difference in the detection means for detecting game balls, such as the possibility that a large number of total prize balls can be obtained by a series of variable winning opening linked opening, makes a difference, and the degree of expectation that the total number of prize balls hits is large By changing the taste, the taste increases.

The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of the present invention. The front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50. The figure which shows the structure of the 1st variable winning opening 13. The figure which shows the mechanism which opens the mechanical 2nd variable winning opening A14. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. 2 is an electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the basic specification of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by a main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. 5 is a flowchart of a first hit / fail judgment process executed by a main controller 80; The flowchart of the 1st winning game processing which main control device 80 performs. 9 is a flowchart of a second hit / fail judgment process executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart of the 2nd winning game processing which main controller 80 performs. 9 is a flowchart of a third match determination process executed by main controller 80. The flowchart of the 3rd winning game processing which main control device 80 performs. Explanatory drawing which shows the basic operation | movement of the blade | wing provided in each variable winning opening in the opening operation | movement of a series of variable winning openings based on guidance of a game ball to the 1st operation area 97. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the basic operation | movement of the blade | wing provided in each variable winning opening in the opening operation | movement of a series of variable winning openings based on guidance of a game ball to the 2nd operation area 98. FIG. (A) A diagram showing a selection ratio of a hit symbol when a hit occurs due to the passage of a game ball to the first normal symbol operation gate A11, (b) A game ball to the first normal symbol operation gate B12 The figure which shows the selection ratio of the hit symbol at the time of becoming a hit due to passage. (A) A diagram showing the relationship between the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e and the winning symbol, and (b) a diagram showing the relationship between the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e and the distribution member 96. FIG. 9 is an electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by main controller 80 of pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart of a fourth hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 according to the second embodiment. (A) A diagram showing a selection ratio of a hit symbol when a hit occurs due to the passage of a game ball to the fourth normal symbol operation gate 17, (b) a game ball to the first normal symbol operation gate A11 The figure which shows the selection ratio of the hit symbol at the time of becoming a hit due to passage.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples in any way, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and appropriately combine the contents described in each example. It goes without saying that it is possible.
[Example 1]

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of a game machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 which forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 5 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 is opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A glass plate 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the glass plate 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output, thereby improving the player's taste. Further, a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light in accordance with the game state are provided on the front frame 52 in order to improve the interest of the player. Below the front frame 52, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed. A firing handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63. By rotating the firing handle 64 clockwise, a firing device (not shown) is movable, and a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

  At approximately the center of the upper portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 that can be operated by a player is provided. When the player operates the effect button 67 during the valid period, the effect content displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 described later is changed, and the game sound output from the speaker is changed. The effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around the effect button 67. By rotating the jog dial 68, the effect image can be changed. The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is provided with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. Since the overall configuration of the pachinko machine is in accordance with a known technology, illustration and description are omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 3.

  A center case 5 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a window or the like on which the screen of the effect design display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays the effect design) appears. Note that the game area 3 of the present embodiment includes a game area L and a game area R.

Depending on the strength of the shooting strength of the game ball based on the turning operation of the firing handle 64, it is possible to separate the game area L or the game area R described above.
Note that the “firing intensity” refers to a degree of force applied to the game ball when the game device launches the game ball into the game area 3. Further, when a game ball is fired from the firing device to the game area 3, the force applied to the game ball is controlled by the firing control device 84 being rotated from the firing volume 27 when the rotation operation of the firing handle 64 is performed. The rotation amount of the firing handle 64 is calculated based on the movement amount signal, and is obtained according to the calculated rotation amount. The firing intensity of the game ball based on the turning operation of the firing handle 64 is a predetermined value or more (for example, the firing intensity is 7 when the firing intensity can be divided into 10 levels based on the turning operation of the firing handle 64). If so, the game ball can reach the game area R. When the firing strength of the game ball based on the turning operation of the firing handle 64 is less than a predetermined value, the game ball can reach the game area L.

Then, below the center case 5, a first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 is arranged. A third winning port 33 is disposed immediately below the first ordinary symbol operating gate A11, and a game ball passing through the first ordinary symbol operating gate A11 can enter the third winning port 33.
On the right side of the center case 5, a first ordinary symbol operation gate B12 is arranged. Further, below the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12, a first variable winning opening 13 having an operation area distribution section 99 therein is disposed. The first variable winning opening 13 includes a first variable winning opening blade 13e. When the normal electric winning combination A operates, the first variable winning opening blade 13 e is opened, and it becomes possible for game balls to enter the first variable winning opening 13. The prescribed number of the first variable winning opening 13 is set to one (see FIG. 7), and one game ball enters the first variable winning opening 13 while the first variable winning opening blade 13e is open. When the ball is balled, the first variable winning port blade 13e is closed.

Below the first variable winning opening 13, a mechanical second variable winning opening A14 and a mechanical second variable winning opening B15 are arranged.
The mechanical second variable winning port A14 has a second variable winning port A left blade 14b and a second variable winning port A right blade 14c that can be opened and closed. When the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c are opened, it is possible to enter the mechanical second variable winning opening A14. The specified number of mechanical second variable winning openings A14 is set to one (see FIG. 7), and the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c are opened. When one game ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening A14, the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c are closed. Further, the state in which the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c of this embodiment are opened continues until one game ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening A14. Will do. Further, it is configured such that a game ball cannot enter the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 during closing.
The mechanical second variable winning port B15 includes a second variable winning port B left blade 15b and a second variable winning port B right blade 15c that can be opened and closed. When the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c are opened, it is possible to enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15. The prescribed number of mechanical second variable winning openings B15 is set to two (see FIG. 7), and the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c are opened. When two game balls enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c are closed. In addition, the state in which the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c of this embodiment are opened continues until two game balls enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15. Will do. The game ball cannot enter the mechanical second variable winning port B15 during closing.

  Below the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 and the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, a third variable winning opening 16 is arranged. The third variable winning opening 16 includes a third variable winning opening blade 16b that can be opened and closed. When the ordinary motorized accessory B operates, the third variable winning opening blade 16b is opened, and the third variable winning opening 16 can enter a ball. The prescribed number of the third variable winning opening 16 is set to four (see FIG. 7), and four game balls enter the third variable winning opening 16 while the third variable winning opening blade 16b is open. When the ball is balled, the third variable winning port blade 16b is closed. The game ball cannot enter the third variable winning opening 16 during closing.

  In addition, a fourth variable winning opening 34 is disposed at the lower left of the third variable winning opening 16. The fourth variable winning port 34 includes a fourth variable winning port blade 34b that can be opened and closed. When the ordinary electric accessory C operates, the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is opened. The prescribed number of the fourth variable winning opening 34 is set to 10 (see FIG. 7), and ten game balls enter the fourth variable winning opening 34 while the fourth variable winning opening blades 34b are open. When the ball is balled, the fourth variable winning port blade 34b is closed. The game ball cannot enter the fourth variable winning opening 34 during closing.

  On the left side of the game area 3, a first ordinary symbol reservation number display device 18, a second ordinary symbol reservation number display device 19, a third ordinary symbol reservation number display device 91 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and a 7-segment display device A first ordinary symbol display device 7, a second ordinary symbol display device 8, and a third ordinary symbol display device 9 are arranged.

  Further, a first winning opening 31 and a second winning opening 32 are provided at the lower left of the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11. Further, a third winning opening 33 is provided directly below the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11. The first winning opening 31, the second winning opening 32, and the third winning opening 33 are ordinary winning openings in which the winning rate does not always change.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the operating area distribution unit 99 provided inside the first variable winning opening 13 will be described. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view for explaining the configuration of the first variable winning opening 13, and is a cross-sectional view cut at a predetermined position from the front side to facilitate understanding of the internal structure.

  The first variable winning opening 13 has a mounting board 13b for mounting the first variable winning opening 13 on the front surface of the gaming board 1, and a game ball is distributed inside the inside of the mounting board 13b, which has an irregular shape in the drawing in front of the mounting board 13b. And a housing member 13c serving as a housing in which a possible space is formed.

  The mounting board 13b has four screw holes that can be screwed into the game board 1 by inserting countersunk screws from the front. Since the housing member 13c shown in FIG. 3 is shown in a state where the internal configuration is easy to understand as described above, the housing member 13c is provided at the forefront position of the housing member 13c and prevents the game balls from flowing out. The lid (not shown) is shown in a detached state for convenience. In the upper part of the housing member 13c, the electric variable accessory A normally operates to open the first variable winning opening blade 13e, and upwards so that a game ball can enter the first variable winning opening 13. The entrance 13a is opened. A first variable winning opening switch 13d for detecting a game ball entered from the entrance 13a is provided directly below the entrance 13a. A first operation area 97 is provided on the left and a second operation area 98 is provided on the right on both lower sides of the housing member 13c. Note that a distribution member 96 is provided directly below the entrance 13a. A game ball entered from the entrance 13a is distributed to one of the first operation area 97 and the second work area 98 by the distribution member 96 in the operation area distribution section 99.

  When the game balls distributed to the distribution member 96 are guided to the first operation area 97, the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right are used by utilizing the own weight of the entering game balls. The blade 14c is displaced to the open state (see FIG. 4B). When the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c are opened, game balls can enter the mechanical second variable winning opening A14.

  When the game balls distributed to the distribution member 96 are guided to the second operating area 98, the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right are used by utilizing the own weight of the entering game balls. The blade 15c is displaced to the open state (see FIG. 4B). Then, by opening the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c, gaming balls can enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15.

  At the approximate center of the housing member 13c, there is provided a distributing member 96 which is formed in a symmetrical cross-sectional front view anchor shape and is pivotally mounted to be able to swing (rotate) left and right by a central support shaft 96a. The swinging (rotation) of the distributing member 96 is performed by driving a distributing member solenoid 96b, and the distributing member solenoid 96b performs a constant drive each time a normal symbol is hit. Specifically, after driving for 0.9 seconds from the time of hitting a normal symbol, driving is performed for 0.9 seconds (see FIG. 18).

  If the distributing member solenoid 96b is not driven, the distributing member 96 stops in a state in which it is inclined toward the first operation area 97 when viewed from the front in the diagram shown in FIG. 3A (see FIG. 3A). When the distribution member solenoid 96b is driven, the distribution member 96 stops in a state where the distribution member 96 is inclined toward the second operation area 98 when viewed from the front as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3B, in a state where the distribution member 96 is inclined toward the first operation area 97 (a state in which the distribution member solenoid 96b is not driven), a game ball enters the first variable winning opening 13. When the ball is hit, the entered game ball is guided to the first operation area 97. Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the distribution member 96 is inclined toward the second operation area 98 (the distribution member solenoid 96b is driven), a game ball enters the first variable winning opening 13. When the ball is hit, the entered game ball is guided to the second operation area 98.

  Here, the mechanism of the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 will be described with reference to FIG. Although the mechanism of the mechanical second variable winning port B15 is not shown, it has the same mechanism as that of the mechanical second variable winning port A14 shown in FIG.

  The above-mentioned mechanical second variable winning opening A14 is composed of the members shown in FIG. Specifically, the conversion mechanism including the conversion member 14f and the conversion member 14g performs the second variable winning opening when the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade member 14c are closed. The closed state is maintained (locked) by abutting and supporting the lower end of the A right blade 14c, and when the game ball is guided to the first operation area 97, the weight of the entered game ball (force in the direction of the arrow) ), The conversion member 14g swings, and when one end of the conversion member 14g and the conversion member 14f meshed with the teeth swing in conjunction with each other, the other end of the conversion member 14f becomes mechanically second variable. The lock in the closed state is released by pressing the connecting rod 14e of the winning opening A14, and the second variable winning opening A left blade member 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade member 14c are displaced to the open state.

In the present embodiment, even if a game ball enters the first variable winning opening 13 and is not guided to the first operating area 97, the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening are provided. Since the A right blade 14c is not opened, the game ball cannot enter the mechanical second variable winning opening A14. Also, even if the game ball enters the first variable winning opening 13 and is not guided to the second operating area 98, the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade Since 15c is not opened, the game ball cannot enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15.
In this embodiment, the prescribed number of gaming balls in the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 is set to one, and the prescribed number of gaming balls in the mechanical second variable winning opening B15 is set to two. When one game ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening A14, the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c are made using the own weight of the entered game ball. Returns from the open state to the closed state, and when two game balls enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, the second variable winning opening B left blade is used by utilizing the own weight of the entered game ball. 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c return from the open state to the closed state.

  The opening pattern of the second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c of the present embodiment is guided once to the first operating area 97 and is opened once using the own weight of the entered game ball. The game is closed when one game ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 (see FIG. 7). In addition, the opening pattern of the second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c is guided to the second operating area 98 and is opened once using the own weight of the entered game ball, When two game balls enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, the game ball is closed (see FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the back of the pachinko machine, an inner frame 70 to which the game board 1 described above is detachably attached is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 are provided on the inner frame 70 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning of a game ball at the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the above-mentioned upper plate 55 by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. . In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 6), a main controller 80, a payout controller 81, an effect symbol controller 82, a sub-integrated controller 83, a launch controller 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. Have been. The effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  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 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the firing control device 84 is not shown in FIG. 5, the firing control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. On the right side of the ball tank 71, an external connection terminal 78 is provided. From the external connection terminal 78, a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board to the hall computer) and a frame (a frame (front frame) 52, a terminal for outputting signals output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer, but in this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state or a game result is transmitted to.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 6, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured around a main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and a power supply circuit for merely relaying a signal are not described. 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. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
The pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment does not include a backup device that holds the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 83.

  The main controller 80 includes a first normal symbol start A switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11, and a first for detecting a game ball that has entered the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12. Normal symbol starting B switch 12a, first variable winning opening switch 13d for detecting a game ball winning the first variable winning opening 13, and second normal symbol starting detecting a gaming ball winning the mechanical second variable winning opening A14. A switch 14a, second ordinary symbol start detecting a game ball entering the mechanical second variable winning opening B15 B switch 15a, third ordinary symbol starting detecting a game ball entering the third variable winning opening 16 A switch 16a, a fourth variable winning opening switch 34a for detecting a game ball entering the fourth variable winning opening 34, a winning opening switch 31a for detecting a game ball entering the first winning opening 31, and the second winning opening 32. Detection signals of the third prize hole switch 33a for detecting a gaming ball having entered the special third winning hole 33 is input.

  In this embodiment, when the first variable winning opening switch 13d detects one game ball that has won the first variable winning opening 13, four gaming balls are paid out as prize balls (see FIG. 7). When one game ball that has won the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 is detected by the second ordinary symbol start A switch 14a, three game balls are paid out as prize balls (see FIG. 7). Further, when one game ball that has won the mechanical second variable winning opening B15 is detected by the second ordinary symbol start B switch 15a, three game balls are paid out as prize balls (see FIG. 7). When the third ordinary symbol start switch 16a detects one game ball that has won the third variable winning opening 16, four game balls are paid out as prize balls (see FIG. 7). When the fourth variable winning opening switch 34a detects one game ball that has won the fourth variable winning opening 34, 15 gaming balls are paid out as prize balls (see FIG. 7). When one of the game balls entering the first winning opening 31 and the second winning opening 32 is detected by the winning opening switch 31a, ten game balls are paid out as prize balls (see FIG. 7). When one winning ball switch 33a detects one game ball that has entered the third winning opening 33, four gaming balls are paid out as prize balls (see FIG. 7).

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 generated commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 includes a first ordinary symbol display device 7, a second ordinary symbol display device 8, a third ordinary symbol display device 9, and a first ordinary symbol connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90. Lighting of the number-of-reserved-displays 18, the second number-of-normal-designs display 19, and the third-number-of-normal-designs retained display 91 is controlled.

  Various random numbers are obtained due to the detection of the game ball by the first ordinary symbol start A switch 11a or the first ordinary symbol start B switch 12a, and are stored as the first hold storage corresponding to the first ordinary symbol. . When the first holding storage is stored, the first ordinary symbol holding number display device 18 is turned on. Note that the number of storable first storages is set to four (see FIG. 7). Therefore, if there are already four memories, they are not stored. The first hold memory is exhausted, and a determination is made as to whether or not a hit has occurred. The winning probability of the first ordinary symbol is set to 1/120 (see FIG. 7). Then, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the first ordinary symbol, starts the variation display on the first ordinary symbol display device 7, and after the elapse of the variation time, a symbol indicating a hit or a loss is definitely displayed. Will be.

  Various random numbers are acquired due to the detection of a game ball by the second ordinary symbol start A switch 14a or the second ordinary symbol start B switch 15a, and are stored as the second hold memory corresponding to the second ordinary symbol. . When the second holding storage is stored, the second ordinary symbol holding number display device 19 is turned on. Note that the number of storable second hold memories is set to two (see FIG. 7). Therefore, if there are already two memories, they are not stored. The second hold storage is exhausted, and a determination is made as to whether or not a hit has occurred. The winning probability of the second ordinary symbol is set to 1/1 (see FIG. 7). Then, the main control device 80 determines the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol, starts the fluctuation display on the second ordinary symbol display device 8, and after the elapse of the fluctuation time, the symbol indicating the hit is determined and displayed. Become.

  Various random numbers are obtained due to the detection of the game ball by the third ordinary symbol start switch 16a, and are stored as the third holding memory corresponding to the third ordinary symbol. When the third hold storage is stored, the third ordinary symbol hold number display device 91 lights up. Note that the number of storable third hold memories is set to four (see FIG. 7). The third hold storage is exhausted, and a determination is made as to whether or not a hit has occurred. The winning probability of the third ordinary symbol is set to 1/1 (see FIG. 7). Then, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the third ordinary symbol, starts the variation display on the third ordinary symbol display device 9, and after the elapse of the variation time, the symbol indicating the hit is determined and displayed. Become.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the first variable winning opening blade solenoid 13f, the third variable winning opening blade solenoid 16c, and the fourth variable winning opening blade solenoid 34c, thereby controlling the blades provided in each variable winning opening. Control opening and closing. By operating the first variable winning opening blade solenoid 13f, the first variable winning opening blade 13e is opened. The third variable winning opening 16b is opened by operating the third variable winning opening blade solenoid 16c. By operating the fourth variable winning opening blade solenoid 34c, the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is opened.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a signal for managing a symbol change or a big hit (also referred to as a special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall main computer. . 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 20 in response to the command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, a detection signal of the payout switch 21 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 switch 21 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 prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the out-of-ball switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. Is input and when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize balls is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output signals until their states are eliminated, and the payout control device 81 outputs the payout motor 20 Is restarted.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the loaned ball. The paid out rental ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and a detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Note that the CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting lending of game balls, and a return button for requesting settlement. Button and balance indicator are connected.

In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information related to the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (the inner frame, the front frame), and the like to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and sends the information to the launch control device 84. Send a firing stop signal.
In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure in which the game 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 30 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 switch 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 29 are input to the firing control device 84.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player turns the firing handle 64 clockwise, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is output when the player fires. The signal is output when the stop switch 29 is pressed. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and when the firing stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the firing handle 64. It has become.
In the output circuit of the rotation amount signal of the firing handle 64 according to the present embodiment, a variable resistor that changes according to the rotation amount of the firing handle 64 is used, and the rotation amount (angle) of the firing handle 64 is determined based on the rotation amount signal. ) Can be calculated. The firing power of the game ball fired from the firing device can be adjusted according to the amount of rotation (angle) of the firing handle 64. Therefore, if the amount of rotation is large, the launching power of the game ball launched from the launching device increases. When the firing handle 64 is released, the firing handle 64 returns to the initial position under the bias of the spring inside the firing handle 64.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and performs Commands for display control and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and those for sound control and lamp control are distributed to the respective control portions (function units as the voice control device and the lamp control device) included therein. The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 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 26 are controlled. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83. When a player operates the effect units 67 and 68, an operation signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. . The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

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 an effect symbol 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 image such as an effect symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In the present embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but may be integrated into one device.

  The main routine will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every about 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S80 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S85 that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the extra time after executing this process is referred to as “main process”. This is referred to as “residual processing”. "This processing" is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination processing is performed by determining whether the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the processing executed by the microcomputer shifts to this processing, the normal processing is executed. It is for determining whether or not it is OK. As a case where the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, a runaway of the microcomputer due to power-on or noise or the like can be considered. However, the runaway of the microcomputer can be considered to be almost nonexistent due to the improvement of the technology in recent years. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, writing each initial value to a work area of the memory such as a normal symbol as an initial symbol). Etc.) are performed (S15), and the routine goes to a residual process (S85).

If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number updating process is executed (S20). This processing includes an initial value random number updating process for a first ordinary symbol, an initial value random number updating process for a second ordinary symbol, and an initial value random number updating process for a third ordinary symbol. The initial value random number updating process for the first ordinary symbol is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by 1 each time this process is executed, and adds +1 to the value of the initial value random number before execution of this process. When the random number value before executing is "119" which is the maximum value, the next processing returns to the initial value "0", and 120 integers from "0" to "119" are repeatedly generated in ascending order I do.
The process of updating the initial value random number for the second ordinary symbol is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by 1 each time the process is executed, and adds +1 to the value of the initial value random number before execution of this process. If the random number value before executing is "98" which is the maximum value, the next processing returns to the initial value "0", and 99 integers from "0" to "98" are repeatedly created in ascending order I do.
The process of updating the initial value random number for the third ordinary symbol is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by one each time the process is executed. The value of the initial value random number before this process is executed is incremented by one. If the random number value before executing is "98" which is the maximum value, the next processing returns to the initial value "0", and 99 integers from "0" to "98" are repeatedly created in ascending order I do.

  The hit determination random number update process (S25) subsequent to S20 is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process. There is a hit determination random number update process for a normal symbol and a hit determination random number update process for a third normal symbol. The hit-determination random number updating process for the first ordinary symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 120 integers from “0” to “119”. Return to a certain “0”. The hit-determination random number updating process for the second ordinary symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 99 integers of "0" to "98". Return to a certain “0”. The hit determination random number updating process for the third ordinary symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 99 integers from “0” to “98”, and is incremented by one every time this process is performed. Return to a certain “0”.

  The winning symbol determining random number updating process in S30 includes a winning symbol determining random number updating process for a first ordinary symbol, a winning symbol determining random number updating process for a second ordinary symbol, and a winning symbol determining random number for a third ordinary symbol. There is an update process. The winning symbol determining random number updating process for the first ordinary symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and is incremented by one in this process, and the initial value is exceeded when the maximum value is exceeded. To "0". The winning symbol determination random number updating process for the second ordinary symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and is incremented by one in this process, and the initial value is exceeded when the maximum value is exceeded. To "0". The hit symbol determining random number update process for the third ordinary symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and is incremented by one in this process, and the initial value is exceeded when the maximum value is exceeded. To "0".

  The reach determination random number update process (S35) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from "0" to "228". Return to.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from "0" to "1020". Return to "0".

  In the first success / failure determination process (S45), a random number is obtained due to the detection of a game ball at the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12, and the first ordinary symbol lottery process. , The determination of the symbol of the first ordinary symbol, the determination of the variation pattern, and the like are performed.

  In the first winning game process (S50), when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first ordinary symbol, the ordinary electric accessory A is operated, and according to the opening pattern A or the opening pattern B (FIG. 7, FIG. 18 (a)), the first variable winning opening blade 13e is opened, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the opened first variable winning opening blade 13e is closed. That is, it is a process of controlling the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning opening 13 when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first ordinary symbol. The opening pattern of the first variable winning port blade 13e will be described later.

  In the second success / failure determination process (S55), a random number is acquired due to a game ball winning in the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 or the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, and the second ordinary symbol lottery is performed. Processing, determination of a symbol of the second ordinary symbol, determination of a variation pattern, and the like are performed.

  In the second winning game process (S60), when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second ordinary symbol, the ordinary electric accessory B is operated, the third variable winning opening blade 16b is opened, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the condition is satisfied, the third variable winning opening blade 16b being opened is closed. That is, this is a process of controlling the opening / closing operation of the third variable winning opening blade 16 when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second ordinary symbol. Note that the third variable winning opening blade 16b performs opening once with a maximum opening time of 6 seconds. However, when four gaming balls have won the third variable winning opening 16, the third variable winning opening blade 16b is closed even if the opening time has not elapsed.

  In the third success / failure determination process (S65), a random number is obtained due to a game ball winning in the third variable winning opening 16, a lottery process of the third ordinary symbol, a symbol determination of the third ordinary symbol, and a change. For example, a pattern is determined.

  In the third winning game processing (S70), when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the third ordinary symbol, the ordinary electric accessory C is operated, the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is opened, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the condition is satisfied, the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b being opened is closed. In other words, the opening and closing operation of the fourth variable winning opening 34 is controlled when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the third ordinary symbol. The fourth variable winning opening blade 34b performs opening once with a maximum opening time of 6 seconds, and when ten game balls are won in the fourth variable winning opening 34, even if the opening time has not elapsed. , The fourth variable winning port blade 34b is closed.

  The following fraud monitoring process (S75) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the ordinary winning opening (the first winning opening 31 and the second winning opening 32). This is a process of determining whether or not the number of incoming balls is greater than a predetermined number, and if the number is greater, it is determined that the ball is illegal, and this is reported. That is, the fraud determining means is provided in main controller 80.

  Subsequently, each output process (S80) such as an image output process is executed. In each output process (S80), the main control device 80 executes output processes to the effect symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the firing control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. . That is, when it is detected that a game ball has been won at each winning port on the game board 1, the process of outputting the prize ball data to the payout control device 81 to pay out the game ball as a prize ball is changed to a game state. A process of outputting the corresponding sound data to the sub-integrated control device 83 and a process of outputting an error signal to the effect design control device 82 to notify that the pachinko machine 50 is in error when there is an abnormality are executed.

  The above-described residual processing subsequent to this processing includes the initial value random number update processing (S85), but is exactly the same processing as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeatedly executed as long as time permits until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the above-described processing from S10 to S80 is different for each interruption due to a difference in the display mode of the symbols. As a result, the number of times the residual process is executed differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the hit determination random number is extremely small. In addition, the update of the hit determination random number (S25) may be performed in the remaining process.

With reference to FIG. 9, a description will be given of a first hit determination process (S45) performed when a game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12.
In S100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the first ordinary symbol operation gate (the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12) (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether the first hold storage is full (S105). In the case of a negative determination (S105: no), in the process of S110, various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a hit symbol determination random number, and a reach determination random number of the first ordinary symbol are extracted. It is stored in the memory of the main controller 80 as a pending storage (up to four). Then, the display control of the first ordinary symbol reservation number display device 18 and the first ordinary symbol reservation number command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
When the game ball has not passed through the first ordinary symbol operation gate (the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12) (S100: no), or the reserved memory of the ordinary symbol is full. If (S105: yes), the process directly proceeds to S115. Upon receiving the first ordinary symbol reserved number command from the main controller 80, the sub integrated control device 83 displays a first reserved symbol corresponding to the first reserved storage on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In the present embodiment, the hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be used in which the number of reserved storages stored in the normal symbol reserved number display device is simply reported. In that case, the notification may be made by turning on or off the LED or changing the emission color.

  In S115, main controller 80 determines whether or not all the ordinary electric auditors (the ordinary electric auditors A, the ordinary electric auditors B, and the ordinary electric auditors C) are inactive. When it is determined that any of the normal electric auditors is operating (S115: no), the main controller 80 determines whether or not to suspend the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol (S115). S117). In S117, the main control device 80 determines that the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol is interrupted when the first ordinary symbol is changing, and when the first ordinary symbol is not changing, If the measurement of the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is interrupted, it is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is not interrupted. If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol is interrupted (S117: yes), the measurement of the predetermined fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol is interrupted (S119), and the process is terminated and the process proceeds to S50. . If the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol is not interrupted (S117: no), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to S50.

  In the fluctuation time measurement suspension process (S119), the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol is suspended. However, the fluctuation display is not interrupted (stopped), and the fluctuation speed is continued without being changed. If the effect symbol corresponding to each ordinary symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol image display device 6 when the measurement of the variable time is interrupted by the variable time measurement interrupting process is changing, the interruption is stopped. Also, the state in which the effect symbols are variably displayed is continued.

  When it is determined that all the ordinary electric auditors are inactive (S115: yes), it is determined whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time is restarted (S120). In S120, an affirmative determination is made when the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol has been interrupted. When the determination is affirmative (S120: yes), the measurement of the variation time is restarted (S122), and it is determined whether the first ordinary symbol is varying (S125). If the measurement of the fluctuation time is not restarted (S120: no), the process proceeds to S125. If the first ordinary symbol is not changing (S125: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first hold storage (S135). If there is a first hold storage (S135: yes), the first hold storage number corresponding to the first ordinary symbol is decremented (S140), and a success / failure determination process is performed (S145). In S145, the oldest one of the hold memories is read (the hold memory is erased), and the read random number for determining the hit of the ordinary symbol is compared with the hit value recorded in the table to determine whether or not the hit is a hit. I do.

  Thereafter, in S150, the main control unit 80 determines the winning symbol based on the winning symbol determination random number for the first ordinary symbol if the winning is determined according to the determination result of the winning / failing determination process in S145, Determines the losing symbol, and proceeds to S155. In S155, a fluctuation pattern is determined, a normal symbol setting process is performed (S160), and a normal symbol fluctuation start command is transmitted to the first normal symbol display device 7 and the sub-integrated control device 83 (S165). This processing ends (returns), and the routine goes to S50. In addition, the variation time of the first ordinary symbol of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of variation time, and the average variation time of the first ordinary symbol determined in S155 is 40 seconds.

Using FIG. 17 (a), the type and selection of the first normal symbol hit symbol in the case where the first ordinary symbol is won in the first award determination process performed due to the passing of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11. The rate will be described.
If the random number for hit symbol determination for the first normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operating gate A11 is any of "0 to 69", the first normal symbol hit The hit symbol A is selected as the symbol. In addition, when the random number for hit symbol determination for the first normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operating gate A11 is any of “70 to 99”, the first normal symbol is used. The winning symbol B is selected as the winning symbol. Therefore, in the case of winning in the first success / failure determination process performed due to the passing of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11, the winning symbol A is selected with a probability of 7/10, and the symbol A is selected. The symbol B is selected with the probability of.

Next, referring to FIG. 17B, the winning symbol of the first ordinary symbol in the case of winning in the first award determination process performed due to the passing of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol operating gate B12. The type and selectivity will be described.
If the random number for symbol determination for the first ordinary symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12 is any of "0 to 29", the first ordinary symbol is hit. The hit symbol A is selected as the symbol. If the random number for hit symbol determination for the first normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operating gate B12 is any of “30 to 99”, the first normal symbol is used. The winning symbol B is selected as the winning symbol. Therefore, in the case of winning in the first success / failure determination process performed due to the passing of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol actuation gate B12, the winning symbol A is selected with a probability of 3/10, and 7/10. The symbol B is selected with the probability of.

  Referring back to FIG. In the setting process (S160) of the present embodiment, when the hit is determined by the hit determination process, the open pattern A or the hit symbol B set based on the hit symbol A determined in the symbol determination process (S150). , The opening time of the first variable winning opening blade 13e according to the opening pattern B set based on the opening pattern B, and information on the special game (opening time, ending time, etc. of the special game).

  When it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is changing (S125: yes), it is determined whether the symbol variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed (S170). If the symbol variation time has elapsed (S170: yes), a fixed symbol display process (S175) is performed, and the process ends. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S170: no), the process directly returns.

If the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed displayed symbol is a winning combination (S180). If it is a winning combination (S180: yes), a special game start process (S185) is performed, the process ends, and the process proceeds to S50. If the combination of the symbols that have been confirmed and displayed is a loss (S180: no), the process directly returns. If there is no first hold storage (S135: no), the process directly returns.
In the special game start process, the main control device 80 starts the operation of the normal electric accessory A. In addition, the main control device 80 transmits a command to start the special game start effect to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 6.

Next, referring to FIG. 10, when the game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operation gate (the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12) and the first ordinary symbol is drawn by lottery. The first winning game processing (S50) to be performed will be described.
In S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the normal electric accessory A, which is executed when the winning symbol A or the winning symbol B is fixedly displayed in the first ordinary symbol, is operating (S200). . In the case of an affirmative determination (S200: yes), it is determined whether or not the first variable winning opening blade 13e is open (S205). In the case of a negative determination (S205: no), it is determined whether or not the special game start effect time has elapsed (S210). In the case of an affirmative determination (S210: yes), the opening process of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed (S215), and this process is terminated (returned).

  When the first variable winning port blade 13e is open (S205: yes), it is determined whether one game ball has won one variable winning port 13 (S220). If the determination is affirmative (S220: yes), the process proceeds to S230. If no prize has been won (S220: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first variable prize opening blade 13e has ended (S225). When the opening time of the first variable winning opening blade 13e has ended (S225: yes), the process proceeds to S230. In S230, the main controller 80 terminates the operation of the ordinary electric accessory A, closes the first variable winning port blade 13e, and terminates this processing.

  When the normal electric accessory A executed by the winning symbol being fixedly displayed in the first ordinary symbol is not operated (S200: no), and when the special game start effect time has not elapsed (S210: If no, or if the opening time of the first variable winning opening blade 13e has not ended (S225: no), the present process is ended as it is.

  The first variable winning opening blade 13e of this embodiment has two types of opening patterns, and one of the two types of opening patterns is set according to the type of the hit symbol of the first ordinary symbol. Will be. The opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, there are two types of winning symbols of the first ordinary symbol, a winning symbol A and a winning symbol B. When the winning symbol of the first ordinary symbol is the winning symbol A, the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is set to the opening pattern A. When the winning symbol of the first ordinary symbol is the winning symbol B, the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is set to the opening pattern B.

  When the first ordinary symbol hits and symbol A is confirmed and displayed, the ordinary electric accessory A operates, and after the start interval (0.25 seconds), the opening operation of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed. After elapse of 5 seconds, the closing operation is performed. After an interval (0.75 seconds), the opening operation of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed. After elapse of 0.05 seconds, the closing operation is performed, and the end interval ( After 0.25 seconds), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory A ends (see FIG. 18B).

  When the first ordinary symbol is confirmed and displayed as the winning symbol B, the ordinary electric accessory A operates, and the first variable winning opening blade 13e performs an operation based on the opening pattern B. When the winning symbol B is fixedly displayed and the ordinary electric accessory A operates, the opening operation of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed after the start interval (0.25 seconds), and the closing operation is performed after 0.05 seconds. After the interval (0.75 seconds), the opening operation of the blade member of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed, and after 0.5 seconds, the closing operation is performed, and the end interval (0.25 seconds) After that, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory A is completed (see FIG. 18B).

  Here, even in the opening operation of the first variable winning opening 13 based on the winning symbol A and the opening operation of the first variable winning opening 13 based on the winning symbol B, the inside of the first variable winning opening 13 which always performs a constant operation. Will be described. Specifically, every time a normal symbol is hit, when 0.9 seconds elapse from the time of hitting the normal symbol, the distributing member 96 is driven for 0.9 seconds and the driving ends (see FIG. 18B). As a result, the state of the distribution member 96 is maintained in a state of being inclined toward the first operation area 97 when the figure shown in FIG. The state shown in FIG. 3C is inclined toward the second operation area 98 when viewed from the front, and returns to the state inclined toward the first operation area 97 as shown in FIG. 3B. It has a configuration.

  By combining the above-described driving of the allocating member 96 and the opening pattern of each of the first variable winning opening blades 13e, at the ball entry timing based on the opening of the first variable winning opening blade 13e based on the opening pattern A, the distribution is performed. The member 96 is in the state shown in FIG. Accordingly, a game ball that has entered the first variable winning opening 13 during opening of the first variable winning opening blade 13 e based on the opening pattern A has a high probability of being guided to the first operating area 97. On the other hand, at the ball entry timing corresponding to the opening of the first variable winning port blade 13e based on the opening pattern B, the distribution member 96 is in the state of FIG. Therefore, a game ball that has entered the first variable winning opening 13 during opening of the first variable winning opening blade 13e based on the opening pattern B has a high probability of being guided to the second operating area 98.

Referring to FIG. 11, a second win / fail determination process (S55) performed when a game ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening (mechanical second variable winning opening A14, mechanical second variable winning opening B15). explain.
In S250, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won a mechanical second variable winning opening (mechanical second variable winning opening A14, mechanical second variable winning opening B15). When a game ball is detected by the second normal symbol start A switch 14b or the second normal symbol start B switch 15b, three prize balls are paid out for one game ball. If the determination is affirmative (S250: yes), it is determined whether the second hold storage is full (S255). In the case of a negative determination (S255: no), various random numbers such as a random number for hit determination, a random number for hit symbol determination, and a random number for reach determination of the second normal symbol are extracted in the process of S260, and the extracted random numbers are It is stored in the memory of the main controller 80 as a pending storage (up to two).
Then, the display control of the second ordinary symbol reservation number display device 19 and the second ordinary symbol reservation number command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. After that, the processing shifts to S261. The sub-integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment receives the second ordinary symbol reserved number command, and displays a reserved symbol corresponding to the second reserved storage on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In addition, when there is no game ball winning to the mechanical second variable winning opening (mechanical second variable winning opening A14, mechanical second variable winning opening B15) (S250: no), or in the case of the second normal symbol If the hold storage is full (S255: yes), the process directly proceeds to S261.

  In S261, main controller 80 determines whether or not all the ordinary electric auditors (the ordinary electric auditors A, the ordinary electric auditors B, and the ordinary electric auditors C) are inactive. When the main controller 80 determines that any of the normal electric accessories is in operation (S261: no), the main controller 80 determines whether to stop measuring the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol (S261: no). S262). In S262, when the second ordinary symbol is changing, the main control device 80 determines that the measurement of the variation time is interrupted, and when the second ordinary symbol is not changing, or when the second ordinary symbol is already changing, If the measurement of the fluctuation time of the symbol is interrupted, it is determined that the measurement of the fluctuation time is not interrupted. If it is determined that the measurement of the variation time of the second ordinary symbol is to be interrupted (S262: yes), the measurement of the variation time of the second ordinary symbol is interrupted (S263), and the process is terminated and the process proceeds to S60. Transition. If the measurement of the fluctuation time is not interrupted (S262: no), the process ends and the process proceeds to S60.

  In the fluctuation time measurement suspension processing (S263), the measurement of the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol is suspended. However, the fluctuation display is not interrupted (stopped), and the fluctuation speed is continued without being changed. If the effect symbol corresponding to each ordinary symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol image display device 6 when the measurement of the variable time is interrupted by the variable time measurement interrupting process is changing, the interruption is stopped. Also, the state in which the effect symbols are variably displayed is continued.

  If it is determined that all the ordinary electric auditors are inactive (S261: yes), it is determined whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time is restarted (S265). In S265, an affirmative determination is made when the measurement of the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol has been interrupted. When an affirmative determination is made (S265: yes), the measurement of the fluctuation time is restarted (S270), and the process proceeds to S275. If the measurement of the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol is not restarted (S265: no), it is determined whether or not the second ordinary symbol is changing (S275). If the second ordinary symbol has not changed (S275: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second hold storage (S285). In the case of an affirmative determination (S285: yes), the second reserved storage number corresponding to the second ordinary symbol is decremented (S290), and a success / failure determination process is performed (S295). In S295, the oldest one of the second holding memories is read (the second holding memory is erased), and the hit random number for reading the second ordinary symbol is compared with the hit value recorded in the table, It is determined whether it is a hit. If there is no second hold storage (S285: no), the process directly proceeds to S60.

  Thereafter, in S300, the main control device 80 determines a winning symbol based on the winning symbol determining random number when the winning is determined by the result of the determining process of S295, and determines a losing symbol when the losing is determined. Move to S305. In S305, a fluctuation pattern is determined, a normal symbol setting process is performed (S310), and a normal symbol fluctuation start command is transmitted to the second normal symbol display device 8 and the sub-integrated control device 83 (S315). This processing ends (return). The variation time of the second ordinary symbol determined by the variation pattern determination processing (S305) of this embodiment is 2.5 seconds.

  When it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is changing (S275: yes), in S320, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the symbol variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed. If the symbol variation time has elapsed (S320: yes), a fixed symbol display process is performed (S325), the normal electric accessory B is activated (S330), and the process ends, and the process proceeds to S60. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S320: no), the process returns directly to S60.

Next, referring to FIG. 12, a second winning game process (a second winning game process performed when a player wins the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 or the mechanical second variable winning opening B15 and wins the second ordinary symbol lottery). S60) will be described.
In S350, main controller 80 determines whether or not ordinary electric accessory B is operating. In the case of an affirmative determination (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the third variable winning opening 16 is being opened (S355). In the case of a negative determination (S355: no), a process of opening the third variable winning opening blade 16b is performed (S360), and this process ends and the process proceeds to S65. If the third variable winning opening blade 16b is being opened (S355: yes), it is determined whether four game balls have entered the third variable winning opening 16 (S365). In the case of an affirmative determination (S365: yes), a process of closing the third variable winning port 16b is performed (S375), and this process ends and the process proceeds to S65. When four game balls have not entered the third variable winning opening 16 (S365: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time (6 seconds) of the third variable winning opening blade 16b has elapsed (S365: no). S370). In the case of an affirmative determination (S370: yes), the flow merges to S375. If the ordinary electric accessory B is not operating (S350: no), or if the opening time of the third variable winning opening blade 16b is not completed (S370: no), the present process is terminated. Move to S65.

With reference to FIG. 13, a description will be given of the third win / fail determination process (S65) performed when the third variable winning opening 16 is won.
In S400, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has won the third variable winning opening 16. In addition, when it is detected by the third ordinary symbol start switch 16a, four prize balls are paid out for one game ball. If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether the third hold storage is full (S405). In the case of a negative determination (S405: no), in the process of S410, various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a hit symbol determination random number, and a reach determination random number of the third ordinary symbol are extracted. It is stored in the memory of main controller 80 as the third hold storage (up to four). Then, the display control of the third ordinary symbol reservation number display device 91 and the third ordinary symbol reservation number command to the effect symbol display device 6 and the sub integrated control device 83 are transmitted. After that, the processing shifts to S415.
If no game ball has been won in the third variable winning opening 16 (S400: no) or if the third hold memory is full (S405: yes), the process directly proceeds to S415. I do. The sub-integrated control device 83 of the present embodiment receives the third ordinary symbol reserved number command, and displays a reserved symbol corresponding to the third reserved storage on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  In S415, main controller 80 determines whether or not all the ordinary electric auditors (the ordinary electric auditors A, the ordinary electric auditors B, and the ordinary electric auditors C) are inactive. When it is determined that any of the ordinary motor-operated accessories is operating (S415: no), the main controller 80 determines whether or not to stop measuring the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol (S415). S420). In S420, the main controller 80 determines that the measurement of the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol is interrupted when the third ordinary symbol is changing, and when the third ordinary symbol is not changed, If the measurement of the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has already been interrupted, it is determined that the measurement of the variation time of the third ordinary symbol should not be interrupted. When it is determined that the measurement of the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol is interrupted (S420: yes), the measurement of the fluctuation time of the predetermined third ordinary symbol is interrupted (S425), and the process is terminated and the process proceeds to S70. Transition. If the measurement of the fluctuation time is not interrupted (S420: no), the process ends and the process proceeds to S70.

  In the fluctuation time measurement suspension processing (S425), the measurement of the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol is suspended. However, the fluctuation display is not interrupted (stopped), and the fluctuation speed is continued without being changed. If the effect symbol corresponding to each ordinary symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol image display device 6 when the measurement of the variable time is interrupted by the variable time measurement interrupting process is changing, the interruption is stopped. Also, the state in which the effect symbols are variably displayed is continued.

  When it is determined that all the ordinary electric auditors are inactive (S415: yes), it is determined whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time is restarted (S430). In S430, an affirmative determination is made when the measurement of the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol has been interrupted. When the determination is affirmative (S430: yes), the measurement of the fluctuation time is restarted (S435), and the process proceeds to S440. When a negative determination is made (S430: no), it is determined whether the third ordinary symbol is changing (S440). If the third ordinary symbol has not changed (S440: no), it is determined whether or not there is a third hold storage (S445). In the case of an affirmative determination (S445: yes), the third reserved storage number corresponding to the third ordinary symbol is decremented (S450), and a success / failure determination process is performed (S455). In S455, the oldest one in the third hold storage is read (the third hold storage is deleted), and the read random number for hit determination of the third ordinary symbol is compared with the hit value recorded in the table, It is determined whether it is a hit. If there is no third hold storage (S445: no), the process directly proceeds to S70.

  Thereafter, in S460, the main control device 80 determines a winning symbol based on the winning symbol determining random number when the winning is determined according to the result of the winning / failing determination process in S455, and determines a missing symbol when the symbol is lost, The process moves to S465. In S465, a fluctuation pattern is determined, a normal symbol setting process is performed (S470), and a normal symbol fluctuation start command is transmitted to the third normal symbol display device 9 and the sub-integrated control device 83 (S475). This processing ends (return). The variation time of the third ordinary symbol determined by the variation pattern determination processing (S465) of the present embodiment is 1.86 seconds.

  When it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is changing (S440: yes), in S480, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the symbol variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed. If the symbol variation time has elapsed (S480: yes), a fixed symbol display process is performed (S485), the normal electric accessory C is activated (S490), and the process ends and the process proceeds to S70. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S480: no), the process directly returns to S70.

Next, the third winning game process (S70) will be described with reference to FIG.
In S500, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special game end effect is being produced.
In the case of an affirmative determination (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the time of the special game end effect has elapsed (S505). In the case of an affirmative determination (S505: yes), a normal symbol end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S510), and the process proceeds to S75. If a negative determination is made (S505: no), the process directly proceeds to S75.
If the special game end effect is not being performed (S500: no), it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory C is operating (S515). In the case of an affirmative determination (S515: yes), it is determined whether or not the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is open (S520). In the case of a negative determination (S520: no), the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is opened (S525), and the routine goes to S75. If the ordinary electric accessory C is not operating (S515: no), the process directly proceeds to S75.
If the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is being opened (S520: yes), it is determined whether or not ten game balls have won the fourth variable winning opening 34 (S530). When the determination is affirmative (S530: yes), the process proceeds to S540. In the case of a negative determination (S530: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b has ended (S535). If the determination is affirmative (S535: yes), the process proceeds to S540. If a negative determination is made (S535: no), the process directly proceeds to S75. In S540, the main controller 80 ends the operation of the ordinary electric accessory C, and performs a closing process of the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b. Thereafter, in S545, it is determined whether or not the special game is to be ended. Specifically, if the third hold storage is not stored and the second hold storage is not stored, it is determined that the special game is over, whereas if not, the special game is not over. Has been determined. When the special game is to be ended (S545: yes), the special game end effect processing (S550) is performed, and the process proceeds to S75. In S550, main controller 80 transmits a command for performing a special game end effect to sub-integrated controller 83. If the special game is not completed (S545: no), the process directly proceeds to S75.

  In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, a series of opening operations of the variable winning award performed when the game ball entering the first variable award 13 is guided to the first operating area 97, There is a series of opening operations of the variable winning opening performed by being guided to the second operation area 98.

  With reference to FIG. 15, a description will be given of a special game in which a series of opening operations of the variable winning prize opening caused by guiding the game ball to the first operation area 97 is performed. In the pachinko machine 50, when the game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12, a winning / non-selection lottery of the first ordinary symbol is performed. The winning probability of the first ordinary symbol is set to 1/120 (see FIG. 7). When it is determined that the winning is achieved and the winning symbol A is displayed, the ordinary electric accessory A is activated and the first variable is activated. The winning opening blade 13e is opened, and it becomes possible for one game ball to enter the first variable winning opening 13.

In the special game of the present embodiment, a series of variable winning ports (mechanical type second winning port) performed when a game ball entering the opened first variable winning port 13 is guided to the first operation area 97. The opening operation of the two variable winning opening A14, the third variable winning opening 16, and the fourth variable winning opening 34) is performed.
The opening operation will be described. First, a game ball having entered the first variable winning opening 13 is sorted by the sorting member 96 in the working area sorting unit 99 and guided to the first working area 97. The second variable winning opening A left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c are opened using the own weight of the game ball that has entered the first operation area 97. Then, when one game ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 during opening, the second variable winning opening A is utilized by utilizing the own weight of the game ball entered into the mechanical second variable winning opening A14. The left blade 14b and the second variable winning opening A right blade 14c are closed. When the player wins the mechanical second variable winning opening A14, the second holding memory is stored, the holding memory is consumed, and a determination is made as to whether or not the winning is accepted. Since the winning probability of the second ordinary symbol is set to 1/1, the winning is always determined as a hit.

When a win is made in the second ordinary symbol, the ordinary electric accessory B operates and the third variable winning opening blade 16b is opened. If a game ball enters the third variable winning opening 16 while the third variable winning opening blade 16b is open, a third holding memory is stored. Note that a maximum of four third hold memories can be stored.
When one third hold memory is consumed, a determination is made as to whether or not the third ordinary symbol is correct. The winning probability of the third ordinary symbol is set to 1/1 (see FIG. 7), and the third ordinary symbol always wins. Thereafter, when the ordinary electric accessory C operates, the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is opened, and a game ball can enter the fourth variable winning opening 34. Note that the fourth variable winning opening 34 is closed when ten game balls enter.
If the third holding memory is still stored after the opening of the fourth variable winning opening 34 is completed, the remaining third holding memory is exhausted one by one, and a winning / non-winning lottery of the third ordinary symbol is performed. In the case of winning, the ordinary electric accessory C is operated and the fourth variable winning opening 34 is opened.

  If the third hold storage is not stored, the series of opening operations of the variable winning opening due to the guidance of the game ball to the first operation area 97 ends. Thereafter, if the first hold storage is stored, the first ordinary symbol is determined to be correct. On the other hand, otherwise, the first normal symbol win / fail determination is not performed, and when a game ball newly passes through the first normal symbol operation gate (the first normal symbol operation gate A11 or the first normal symbol operation gate B12), The winning or losing lottery of the first ordinary symbol will be performed.

Next, a description will be given of the total number of prize balls that can be obtained by a series of opening operations of the variable winning prize openings due to the guiding of the game balls to the first operation area 97. The game ball that has passed through the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 enters the third winning opening 33 with a high probability, but does not necessarily enter the third winning opening 33. The number of prize balls is not included in the number of prize balls obtainable by a series of opening operations of the variable winning opening due to the guiding of the game ball to the first operation area 97.
(1) When one game ball enters the first variable winning opening 13, four prize balls can be obtained with a prescribed number of 1 × 4 prize balls.
(2) When one game ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening A14, three prize balls can be obtained with a prescribed number of 1 × 3 prize balls.
(3) When the ball enters the third variable winning opening 16, 16 prize balls can be obtained with a prescribed number of 4 × 4 prize balls.
(4) When one third reserved memory is digested, the third ordinary symbol is won, the fourth variable winning opening blade is played once, and the ball enters the fourth variable winning opening 34, the prescribed number is ten. X 150 prize balls can be obtained with 15 prize balls. When all of the stored third reserved memories are exhausted, the winning is performed in the third ordinary symbol, and the ball is entered in the fourth variable winning opening 34, 150 prize balls × 4 times, and 600 prizes are obtained. A ball is available.
Therefore, the total number of prize balls that can be obtained by opening a series of variable winning openings resulting from the guiding of the game balls to the first operation area 97 is 4 + 3 + 16 + 600, which is a maximum of 623.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a special game in which a series of opening operations of a variable winning opening resulting from the guidance of the game ball to the second operation area 98 will be described. In the pachinko machine 50, when the game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12, a winning / non-selection lottery of the first ordinary symbol is performed. The winning probability of the first ordinary symbol is set to 1/120 (see FIG. 7), and when it is determined that the winning has occurred, the ordinary electric accessory A operates to open the first variable winning opening blade 13e. As a result, one game ball can enter the first variable winning opening 13.

In the special game of the present embodiment, a series of variable winning openings (mechanical second opening) performed when a game ball entering the opened first variable winning opening 13 is guided to the second operating area 98. The opening operation of the second variable winning opening B15, the third variable winning opening 16, and the fourth variable winning opening 34) is performed.
The game ball that has entered the first variable winning opening 13 is distributed by the distribution member 96 in the operation area distribution section 99, and is guided to the second operation area 98. The second variable winning opening B left blade 15b and the second variable winning opening B right blade 15c are opened using the own weight of the game ball that has entered the second operation area 98. Then, when two game balls enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15 during opening, the second variable winning opening B is utilized by utilizing the own weight of the game ball entered into the mechanical second variable winning opening B15. The left blade 15b and the second variable winning port B right blade 15c are closed. When the player wins the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, one second holding memory is stored, the holding memory is consumed, and a determination is made as to whether or not the winning is determined. Since the winning probability of the second ordinary symbol is set to 1/1, the winning is always determined as a hit.

When a win is made in the second ordinary symbol, the ordinary electric accessory B operates and the third variable winning opening blade 16b is opened. If a game ball enters the third variable winning opening 16 while the third variable winning opening blade 16b is open, a third holding memory is stored. Note that a maximum of four third hold memories can be stored.
When one third hold memory is consumed, a determination is made as to whether or not the third ordinary symbol is correct. The winning probability of the third ordinary symbol is set to 1/1 (see FIG. 7), and the winning is always made. Thereafter, when the ordinary electric accessory C is operated, the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b is opened, and it becomes possible for game balls to enter the fourth variable winning opening 34. The fourth variable winning opening 34 will be closed when ten game balls enter.
If the third holding memory is still stored after the opening of the fourth variable winning opening 34 is completed, the remaining third holding memory is exhausted one by one, and a winning / non-winning lottery of the third ordinary symbol is performed. In the case of winning, the fourth variable winning opening 34 is opened.

  If the third hold storage is not stored, but the second hold storage is stored, the second ordinary symbol is determined. On the other hand, if the third hold memory and the second hold memory are not stored, a series of opening operations of the variable winning prize opening due to the guidance of the game ball to the second operation area 98 is ended. Then, if the first hold storage is stored, it is determined whether or not the first ordinary symbol is correct. If the first hold memory is not stored, when a new game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operation gate (the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 or the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12), the first ordinary symbol win / fail lottery is performed. Will be performed.

Next, a description will be given of the total number of prize balls that can be obtained by a series of opening operations of the variable winning prize openings due to the guiding of the game balls to the second operation area 98. The game ball that has passed through the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 enters the third winning opening 33 with a high probability, but does not necessarily enter the third winning opening 33. The number of prize balls is not included in the number of prize balls obtainable by a series of opening operations of the variable winning prize openings caused by guiding the game balls to the second operation area 98.
(1) When one game ball enters the first variable winning opening 13, four prize balls can be obtained with a prescribed number of 1 × 4 prize balls.
(2) When two game balls enter the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, six prize balls can be obtained with a prescribed number of 2 × 3 prize balls.
(3) When the ball enters the third variable winning opening 16, 16 prize balls can be obtained with a prescribed number of 4 × 4 prize balls.
(4) When one third reserved memory is digested, the third ordinary symbol is won, the fourth variable winning opening blade is played once, and the ball enters the fourth variable winning opening 34, the prescribed number is ten. X 150 prize balls can be obtained with 15 prize balls. When all of the stored third reserved memories are exhausted, the winning is performed in the third ordinary symbol, and the ball is entered in the fourth variable winning opening 34, 150 prize balls × 4 times, and 600 prizes are obtained. A ball is available.

  When the opening of the fourth variable winning opening 34 is completed by exhausting all of the third reserved storage, if the second reserved storage is stored, the remaining second reserved storage is consumed to determine the success / failure. Done. Then, when it is determined that a hit has occurred, the third variable winning opening blade 16b is opened, and it becomes possible for game balls to enter the third variable winning opening 16 again. When four gaming balls enter the third variable winning opening 16, the prescribed number of the third variable winning opening 16 is four. Since four prize balls can be acquired by inserting one game ball, a maximum of 16 prize balls can be acquired.

When one third reserved memory is exhausted, the third ordinary symbol is won, the fourth variable winning opening blade is operated once, and the ball enters the fourth variable winning opening 34, a prescribed number of 10 × prize balls. With 15 balls, 150 prize balls can be obtained. When all of the stored third reserved memories are exhausted, the winning is performed in the third ordinary symbol, and the ball is entered in the fourth variable winning opening 34, 150 prize balls × 4 times, and 600 prizes are obtained. A ball is available.
Therefore, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by a series of opening operations of the variable winning prize openings caused by guiding the game balls to the second operation area 98 is 4 + 6 + 16 + 600 + 16 + 600. The maximum number is 1242.

  The pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform the first normal operation while a series of opening operations of the variable winning opening due to the guiding of the game ball to the first operation area 97 and the second operation area 98 are performed. When the symbol lottery result is won, the ordinary electric accessory A operates and the first variable winning opening 13 is opened. As a result, a series of opening operations of the variable winning opening due to the guidance of the game ball to the first operating area 97 and the second operating area 98 is executed.

According to the above ball and ball game machine, the prescribed number is different between the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 and the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, so that the third variable winning opening 16 and the fourth variable winning opening 34 are provided. A difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out upon entering the ball, the opening operation of a series of variable winning ports caused by the guiding of the game ball to the first operating area 97 triggered by the first ordinary symbol It is possible to make a difference in the total number of prize balls that can be obtained by a series of opening operations of the variable winning prize openings caused by guiding the game balls to the second operation area 98. Therefore, even with the general electric accessory type pachinko machine, as in the case of the first-type gaming machine and the like, the player plays a game while expecting the number of award balls to be large, thereby improving the taste.
In addition, the mechanical second variable winning opening A14 or the mechanical second variable winning opening B15 is opened using the own weight of the game ball, and a specified number of game balls (one or two, see FIG. 7). The open state of the blades of each mechanical second variable winning opening is maintained until the ball enters the mechanical second variable winning opening. Therefore, the remaining third variable winning opening 16 and fourth variable winning opening 34 are maintained. Can be determined by the player's will at the timing of opening the wings provided in the player in conjunction with each other.

  In addition, depending on the winning symbol A or the winning symbol B of the first ordinary symbol (see FIGS. 17 and 18), a difference tends to appear in the total number of winning balls obtained by a series of operations of each variable winning opening (see FIG. 17). 15 and FIG. 16), the player pays attention to the hit symbol of the first ordinary symbol, thereby increasing the interest.

  Further, the detection probability of a game ball by the first ordinary symbol start B switch 12a is higher than that of the first ordinary symbol start A switch 11a because the probability that the hit symbol B of the first ordinary symbol is selected is higher (see FIG. 17). ), When a game ball is detected by the first ordinary symbol start B switch 12a, it is more likely that a larger number of total prize balls can be obtained by a series of operations of each variable winning opening (FIGS. 15 and 16). ), The taste can be increased by changing the magnitude of the degree of expectation.

In the present embodiment, the probability of performing a series of opening operations of the variable winning opening due to the guiding of the game ball to the second operation area 98 due to the passage of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 is performed. The probability that a series of opening operations of the variable winning opening will be performed due to the guiding of the game ball to the second operation area 98 due to the passage of the game ball to the first normal symbol operation gate B12 is configured to be higher. .
Therefore, not only during the special game but also during normal times, a situation occurs in which the game ball is not aimed at the first normal symbol operation gate A11 but is aimed at the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12. . Therefore, in order to create a situation in which the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 is to be awarded in normal times, in the first embodiment, a winning opening is arranged immediately below the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11, and the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12 is arranged. The winning opening is not arranged directly under the.

Here, the correspondence between the configuration / state of the present embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention will be described.
The "game area" of the present invention corresponds to the game area 3, the "first detection means" corresponds to the first ordinary symbol start A switch 11a, and the "first storage means" corresponds to the first extracted random number holding storage. The process corresponds to the process (S110), the "first hit / fail judgment means" corresponds to the hit / not-judgment process (S145), the "first symbol display device" corresponds to the first ordinary symbol display device 7, and the "first The “variable winning opening” corresponds to the first variable winning opening 13, the “distributing device” corresponds to the sorting member 96, and the “second variable winning opening A” corresponds to the mechanical second variable winning opening A 14. The "second variable winning opening B" corresponds to the mechanical second variable winning opening B15, the "second storage means" corresponds to the second extracted random number holding storage process (S690), and the "second variable winning opening B15" The "symbol display device" corresponds to the second ordinary symbol display device 8, the "third variable winning opening" corresponds to the third variable winning opening 16, and the "symbol A But corresponds to the symbol A, "symbol B" is equivalent to the symbol B, "fourth detection means" corresponds to the first normal symbol start B switch 12a.
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  Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since there are many points in common with the first embodiment, different points will be mainly described.

  Although not shown, a fourth ordinary symbol operation gate 17 is disposed on the right side of the center case 5 provided on the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it has a fourth ordinary symbol. For this reason, although not shown, the left of the game area 3 of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment has a first ordinary symbol holding number display device 18 including a plurality of LEDs, and a second ordinary symbol holding number display device. 19. In addition to the third ordinary symbol reservation number display device 91, a fourth ordinary symbol reservation number display device 101 is arranged. In addition, a fourth ordinary symbol display device 10 as well as a first ordinary symbol display device 7, a second ordinary symbol display device 8, and a third ordinary symbol display device 9 comprising a 7-segment display device are arranged. In the second embodiment, the first ordinary symbol operation gate B12 is not provided.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is as shown in the block diagram of FIG.
Unlike the first embodiment, the main controller 80 does not include the first ordinary symbol start B switch 12a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first ordinary symbol activation gate B12, and the fourth ordinary symbol activation gate 17 A fourth ordinary symbol start switch 17a for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The detection signal of the fourth ordinary symbol start switch 17a is input to the main controller 80.

  The main control device 80 according to the second embodiment includes a first ordinary symbol display device 7, a second ordinary symbol display device 8, a third ordinary symbol display device 9, and a fourth ordinary symbol display device 7 connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 90. Lighting of the ordinary symbol display device 10, the first ordinary symbol reservation number display device 18, the second ordinary symbol reservation number display device 19, the third ordinary symbol reservation number display device 91, and the fourth ordinary symbol reservation number display device 101 is controlled. .

In the present embodiment, the guidance to the second operation area 98 is more effective when the fourth ordinary symbol is definitely displayed with the normal symbol indicating the hit than when the first ordinary symbol is definitely displayed with the ordinary symbol indicating the hit. Therefore, there is a high probability that a series of opening operations of the variable winning opening due to the above will be performed.
Therefore, not only during the special game but also during normal times, a situation occurs in which the game ball does not pass to the first normal symbol operation gate A11 but the game ball passes to the fourth normal symbol operation gate 17. . Therefore, in order to create a situation in which a game ball is aimed to pass to the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 at the normal time, in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a winning opening is provided immediately below the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11. The winning opening is not arranged immediately below the fourth ordinary symbol operation gate 17. Further, in the second embodiment, the winning probability of the first ordinary symbol is set to 1/120, and the winning probability of the fourth ordinary symbol is set to 1/150.
In the first embodiment, whether the first normal symbol start A switch 11a is detected, or even if the first normal symbol start B switch 12a is detected, the hit determination is performed by the same first hit determination process. 1Since the symbol usually fluctuates, the winning probability is not set to a different configuration.

  A main routine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S600 to S680 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S685 that is repeatedly executed as long as the time allowed after executing the main process is “ This is referred to as “residual processing”. "This processing" is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S600). If it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S600: no), initialization is performed (S605), and the process proceeds to a residual process (S685).

  When a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S600: yes), an initial value random number updating process is executed (S610). This process includes updating an initial value random number for a first ordinary symbol, updating an initial value random number for a second ordinary symbol, updating an initial value random number for a third ordinary symbol, and updating an initial value random number for a fourth ordinary symbol. There is processing. The process of updating the initial value random number for the first ordinary symbol through the process of updating the initial value random number for the third ordinary symbol is the same as in the first embodiment. However, the initial value random number updating process for the fourth ordinary symbol is an increment process of incrementing the value of the initial value random number by 1 each time this process is executed for the value of the initial value random number. When the random number value before executing this processing is “149” which is the maximum value, the next processing returns to the initial value “0”, and 150 integers from “0” to “149” are repeated in ascending order. To create.

The hit determination random number update process (S615) subsequent to S610 is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process. In addition to the hit-determination random number updating process for normal symbols, there is a hit-determination random number updating process for fourth normal symbols. The process of updating the random number for hit determination for the first ordinary symbol to the process of updating the random number for hit determination for the third ordinary symbol is the same as in the first embodiment.
Also, the hit determination random number updating process for the fourth ordinary symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 150 integers from “0” to “149”. It returns to the value "0". Thereafter, a winning symbol determination random number updating process (S620) is performed.
The hit determination random number update processing, the hit symbol determination random number update processing, other initial value random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are used for lottery of ordinary symbols.

  The reach determination random number update process (S625) and the variation pattern determination random number update process (S630) are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In the first success / failure determination process (S635), a random number is obtained due to the passing of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11, the first ordinary symbol lottery process, and the symbol determination of the first ordinary symbol. And determination of a fluctuation pattern.

  In the first winning game process (S640), when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first ordinary symbol, the ordinary electric accessory A is operated, and according to the opening pattern A or the opening pattern B (FIG. 22 (b)). )), The first variable winning opening blade 13e is opened, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory A is terminated, and the first variable winning opening blade 13e is closed. That is, it is a process of controlling the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning opening 13 when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first ordinary symbol.

  Next, in a fourth winning / failing determination process (S645), a random number is obtained due to the passing of the game ball to the fourth ordinary symbol operation gate 17, a lottery process of the fourth ordinary symbol, and a symbol of the fourth ordinary symbol. Decision, determination of a variation pattern, and the like are performed.

  In the fourth winning game process (S650), when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the fourth ordinary symbol, the ordinary electric accessory A is operated, and according to the opening pattern A or the opening pattern B (see FIG. )), The first variable winning opening blade 13e is opened, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory A is terminated, and the first variable winning opening blade 13e is closed. That is, the opening and closing operation of the first variable winning opening 13 is controlled when the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed in the fourth ordinary symbol.

  Second winning / non-performing determination processing (S655), second winning / non-performing game processing (S660), third winning / non-performing determination processing (S665), third winning / principal game processing (S670), fraud monitoring processing (S675), and each output processing of the second embodiment. (S680) and the initial value random number update processing (S685) are the same as in the first embodiment.

With reference to FIG. 21, a description will be given of a fourth hit determination process (S <b> 645) performed when a game ball passes through the fourth ordinary symbol operation gate 17.
In S700, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the fourth ordinary symbol operation gate 17 (S700). In the case of an affirmative determination (S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the fourth hold storage is full (S705). In the case of a negative determination (S705: no), various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a hit symbol determination random number, and a reach determination random number for the fourth ordinary symbol are extracted in the process of S710, and the extracted random numbers are extracted. Are stored in the memory of the main controller 80 as a pending storage (up to four). Then, the display control of the fourth ordinary symbol reservation number display device 101 and the fourth ordinary symbol reservation number command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
Also, when the game ball has not passed to the fourth ordinary symbol operation gate 17 (S700: no), or when the fourth reserved memory of the fourth ordinary symbol is full (S705: yes) , The process directly proceeds to S715. When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the fourth ordinary symbol reserved number command from the main control device 80, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays a fourth reserved symbol corresponding to the fourth reserved storage on the effect symbol display device 6.

  In S715, main controller 80 determines whether or not all of the ordinary electric auditors (the ordinary electric auditors A, the ordinary electric auditors B, and the ordinary electric auditors C) are inactive. When it is determined that any of the normal electric accessories is operating (S715: no), the main control device 80 determines whether or not to stop measuring the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol (S715). S720). In S720, the main controller 80 determines that the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is interrupted when the fourth ordinary symbol is changing, and when the fourth ordinary symbol is not changed, If the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is interrupted, it is determined that the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is not interrupted. If it is determined that the measurement of the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is to be interrupted (S720: yes), the measurement of the variation time of the predetermined fourth ordinary symbol is interrupted (S722), and the present process is terminated to S650. Move to. If the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is not interrupted (S720: no), the process ends and the process proceeds to S650.

  In the fluctuation time measurement suspension processing (S722), the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is suspended. However, the fluctuation display is not interrupted (stopped), and the fluctuation speed is continued without being changed. If the effect symbol corresponding to each ordinary symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol image display device 6 when the measurement of the variable time is interrupted by the variable time measurement interrupting process is changing, the interruption is stopped. Also, the state in which the effect symbols are variably displayed is continued.

  When it is determined that all the ordinary electric auditors are inactive (S715: yes), it is determined whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time is restarted (S725). In S725, an affirmative determination is made when the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has been interrupted. If the determination is affirmative (S725: yes), the measurement of the variation time is restarted (S730), and it is determined whether the fourth ordinary symbol is varying (S735). If the measurement of the fluctuation time is not restarted (S725: no), the flow merges to S735. When the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing (S735: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S740). If a negative determination is made (S740: no), it is determined whether or not there is a fourth hold storage (S745). If there is a fourth reserved storage (S745: yes), the fourth reserved storage number corresponding to the fourth ordinary symbol is decremented (S750), and a success / failure determination process is performed (S755). In S755, the oldest one of the fourth holding memories is read (the fourth holding memory is erased), and the read random number for determining the hit of the ordinary symbol is collated with the hit value recorded in the table, and Determine whether or not.

  After that, in S760, the main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the winning symbol determining random number when the winning is determined according to the determination result of the winning / failing determination process in S755, and determines a lost symbol if the symbol is lost. , S765. In S765, a fluctuation pattern is determined, a normal symbol setting process is performed (S770), and a normal symbol fluctuation start command is transmitted to the fourth normal symbol display device 10 and the sub-integrated control device 83 (S775). This process ends (returns), and the process moves to S650. The average fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. Also, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is provided with a plurality of types of variation time, and the average variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol determined in S765 is 40 seconds.

Here, using FIG. 22 (a), the winning symbol of the fourth ordinary symbol in the case of winning in the fourth award determination process performed due to the passing of the game ball to the fourth ordinary symbol operating gate 17 will be described. The type and selectivity will be described.
When the winning symbol determination random value extracted when the game ball passes through the fourth ordinary symbol operating gate 17 is any of “0 to 29”, the winning symbol of the fourth ordinary symbol is the winning symbol C Is selected. When the winning symbol C is selected, the opening pattern A is selected as the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e.
Also, if the winning symbol determination random value extracted when the game ball passes through the fourth ordinary symbol operating gate 17 is any of “30 to 99”, the winning symbol of the fourth ordinary symbol is a winning symbol. Symbol D is selected. When the winning symbol D is selected, the opening pattern B is selected as the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e.
When the game ball is passed to the fourth normal symbol operation gate 17 and the hit is determined by the fourth normal symbol hit / fail determination, the hit symbol C is selected with a probability of 3/10, and the hit symbol C is selected. The winning symbol D is selected with the probability.

Also, referring to FIG. 22 (b), in the case of the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, a win is made in the first win / fail determination process performed due to the passing of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11. The type of the winning symbol and the selection rate of the first ordinary symbol will be described.
When the winning symbol determination random value extracted when the game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operating gate A11 is any of “0 to 69”, the winning symbol A of the first ordinary symbol is the winning symbol A. Selected. When the winning symbol A is selected, the opening pattern A is selected as the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e.
When the winning symbol determination random number value extracted when the game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11 is any of “70 to 99”, the winning symbol of the first ordinary symbol is a winning symbol. B is selected. When the winning symbol B is selected, the opening pattern B is selected as the opening pattern of the first variable winning opening blade 13e.
Due to the passing of the game ball to the first ordinary symbol operation gate A11, when it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is hit, the winning symbol A is selected with a probability of 7/10, and the 3/10 symbol is selected. The winning symbol B is selected with the probability.

Here, the opening pattern A of the first variable winning opening blade 13e will be described.
When the winning symbol of the fourth ordinary symbol is displayed as the winning symbol C or the winning symbol of the first ordinary symbol is identified as the winning symbol A, the ordinary electric accessory A operates, and after the start interval (0.25 seconds), The opening operation of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed, the closing operation is performed after 0.5 seconds, and the opening operation of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed after an interval (0.75 seconds). After the elapse of 0.05 seconds, the closing operation is performed, and after the end interval (0.25 seconds), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory A ends (see FIGS. 22A and 22B).

Next, the opening pattern B of the first variable winning opening blade 13e will be described.
When the winning symbol of the fourth ordinary symbol is confirmed and displayed as the winning symbol D or the winning symbol of the first ordinary symbol is identified as the winning symbol B, the ordinary electric accessory A operates, and the first variable winning opening blade 13e is opened. The operation based on B is performed. When the winning symbol B is fixedly displayed and the ordinary electric accessory A operates, the opening operation of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed after the start interval (0.25 seconds), and the closing operation is performed after 0.05 seconds. After the interval (0.75 seconds), the opening operation of the blade member of the first variable winning opening blade 13e is performed, and after 0.5 seconds, the closing operation is performed, and the end interval (0.25 seconds) After that, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory A ends (see FIGS. 22A and 22B).

  Returning to FIG. In the setting process (S770) of the present embodiment, when the hit is determined by the hit / fail determination process, the open pattern A or the hit symbol D set based on the hit symbol C determined in the symbol determining process (S760). To obtain information on the opening time of the first variable winning opening blade 13e according to the opening pattern B set based on the information and the special game (opening time, ending time, etc. of the special game) (see FIG. 22) .

  Returning to FIG. When it is determined that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing (S735: yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S790). If the symbol variation time has elapsed (S790: yes), a fixed symbol display process (S795) is performed, the process ends, and the process proceeds to S650. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S790: no), the process directly returns to S650.

If the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S740: yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed displayed symbol is a winning combination (S780). If it is a winning combination (S780: yes), a special game start process (S785) is performed, the process ends, and the process shifts to S650. When the combination of the symbols that have been confirmed and displayed is a loss (S780: no), the process returns as it is, and the process proceeds to S650. If there is no fourth hold storage (S745: no), the process directly returns and shifts to S650.
In the special game start process, the main control device 80 starts the operation of the normal electric accessory A. In addition, the main control device 80 transmits a command to start the special game start effect to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 6.

Here, the correspondence between the configuration / state of the second embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention will be described.
The "fourth detection means" of the present invention corresponds to the fourth ordinary symbol start switch 17a, the "fourth storage means" corresponds to the fourth extracted random number holding storage processing (S710), and the "fourth success / failure determination means". "Corresponds to the hit / failure determination process (S755), and the" fourth symbol display means "corresponds to the fourth ordinary symbol display device 10.

  A series of movements of the blades provided in each variable winning opening are more successful in the case where the hit is determined in the fourth ordinary symbol hit / fail determination process than in the case where the hit is determined in the first normal symbol hit / fail determination process. By changing the magnitude of the degree of expectation such that there is a high possibility that a large number of total prize balls can be obtained, the interest can be increased.

The first variable winning opening blade 13e, the third variable winning opening blade 16b, and the fourth variable winning opening blade 34b of the first and second embodiments are provided for the elapse of the opening time of the variable winning opening blade or for each variable winning opening. When a number of gaming balls enter, each variable winning port blade is changed from an open state to a closed state.
In the case of the present invention, when the specified number of the first variable winning openings 13 is plural, there is a problem that a game ball is guided to both the first operating area 97 and the second operating area 98. Therefore, in the first and second embodiments, the prescribed number of the first variable winning openings 13 is set to one. The prescribed number of mechanical second variable winning ports A14 is set to one, and the prescribed number of mechanical second variable winning ports B15 is set to two. The first variable winning opening 13, the mechanical second variable winning opening A14, and the mechanical second variable winning opening B15 of the first and second embodiments are configured to have extremely small numbers, so that the third variable winning opening is provided. It is preferable that the prescribed number of 16 and the fourth variable winning opening 34 be set to be large.

  When the first ordinary symbol (the first ordinary symbol or the fourth ordinary symbol in the second embodiment) is definitely displayed, the distribution member 96 of the first and second embodiments elapses a predetermined time (0.9 seconds). The predetermined operation is started later, and after returning to the initial position after operating for a predetermined time (0.9 seconds), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the distributing member 96 may be configured to perform a different operation depending on the hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed.

5: center case 6: effect symbol display device 7: first ordinary symbol display device 8: second ordinary symbol display device 9: third ordinary symbol display device 10: fourth ordinary symbol display device 11: first ordinary symbol operation gate A
12: 1st normal symbol operation gate B
13: First variable winning opening 14: Mechanical second variable winning opening A
15: Mechanical Variable Winner B
16: 3rd variable winning opening 17: 4th normal symbol operation gate 18: 1st ordinary drawing reserved number display device 19: 2nd ordinary drawing reserved number display device 34: 4th variable winning opening 50: pachinko machine 80: main control Device 83: Sub-integrated control device 91: Third general-purpose reserved number display device 101: Fourth general-purpose reserved number display device

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First storage means for storing numerical data extracted as a result of the first detection means provided in the game area detecting a game ball in a range of a storable number;
First validity determining means for determining validity based on numerical data stored in the first storage means;
A first symbol display device for displaying a first symbol indicating a determination result of the first hit / fail determination means,
As a result of the first symbol indicating a hit being fixedly displayed on the first symbol display device, the game ball changes from a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter to an open state in which the game ball can enter, and A first variable winning opening in which a prize ball is given by entering the ball,
A distribution device for distributing a game ball that has entered the first variable winning opening to the A region or the B region;
Utilizing the own weight of the game ball that has entered the area A, the game ball changes from a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter to an open state in which the game ball can enter, and the prize ball is formed by the game ball entering. A second variable winning opening A to be given;
Utilizing the own weight of the game ball that has entered the area B, the game ball changes from a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter to an open state in which the game ball can enter, and the prize ball is formed by the game ball entering. A second variable winning opening B to be awarded,
Numerical value extracted due to the second detecting means A provided in the second variable winning opening A or the second detecting means B provided in the second variable winning opening B detecting a game ball. A second storage means for storing data in a range of a storable number;
A second symbol display device for displaying the second symbols by the number of numerical data stored in the second storage means,
As a result of the second symbol indicating the hit being displayed on the second symbol display device being determined and displayed, the game ball changes from a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter to an open state in which the game ball can enter, and And a third variable winning opening to which a prize ball is given by entering the ball.
The open state of the second variable winning opening A and the second variable winning opening B is configured to be maintained until a specified number of game balls enter the second variable winning opening,
A ball game machine characterized in that the specified number is different between the second variable winning opening A and the second variable winning opening B. The first symbol indicating the hit includes a hit symbol A and a hit symbol B,
When the winning symbol A is fixedly displayed on the first symbol display device, there is a higher probability that the game ball entering the first variable winning opening enters the area A than the area B, 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the symbol B is confirmed and displayed, the probability that the game ball entering the first variable winning opening enters the area B is higher than the area A. The ball game machine described. A fourth detection means is provided in the game area,
Numerical data extracted due to the detection of a game ball by the fourth detection means is stored in the first storage means,
When the first detection unit determines a hit based on the numerical data extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first detection unit, the ball enters the first variable winning opening. The first hit determination unit determines that a hit has occurred based on the numerical data extracted due to the fourth detection unit detecting the game ball, rather than the probability that the game ball enters the B region. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a probability that a game ball that has entered the first variable winning opening enters the area B is set higher. 4. .

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