JP6777674B2 - Bullet game machine - Google Patents

Description

This specification discloses a technique relating to a ball game machine (also referred to as a pachinko game machine or a pachinko machine).

One form of the ball game machine determines whether or not the ball is a big hit or a loss based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and notifies the determination result by a definite display of a special symbol. Such a ball game machine executes a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state based on the jackpot determination result.

The ball game machine of Patent Document 1 has a first large winning opening and a second large winning opening provided at different positions as large winning openings in which a game ball can be entered in a big hit game. Be prepared. The jackpot game consists of a plurality of open rounds that open either the first jackpot and the second jackpot, and the first jackpot and the second jackpot between the two open rounds before and after. Includes a closing interval that closes both of the winning openings. In the ball game machine of Patent Document 1, the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and the plurality of open rounds open the first jackpot according to the type of the jackpot symbol. The combination pattern of the first open round and the second open round that opens the second big winning opening is different.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-73214

The relationship between the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening is due to the difference in mutual position and structure, the arrival time from the launch of the game ball, the winning rate of the game ball, and the game ball. Not enough consideration was given to the fact that at least one of the time required for detection of the symptom may differ.

The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized in the following forms.
The ball game machine in one form disclosed in the present specification is a hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the ball is correct or not based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port; With a special symbol notifying means for notifying by; a special game executing means for executing a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the winning determination result by the winning / failing determining means; and a game ball in the special game. A first large winning opening configured to be in an open state where a ball can be entered; an opening provided at a position different from the first large winning opening and capable of entering a game ball in the special game It is equipped with a second large winning opening that is configured to be in a state. The special game includes a plurality of open rounds in which one of the first grand prize opening and the second major winning opening is opened; and the first grand winning opening between the two opening rounds before and after. And a closing interval that closes both of the second winning openings. The special symbol indicating the winning determination result by the winning / failing determination means includes a plurality of types of symbols. In the plurality of open rounds, the first open round for opening the first large winning opening and the second opening for opening the second large winning opening are opened according to the type of the special symbol indicating the winning determination result. The combination pattern with the open round is different. In this ball game machine, the maximum opening time of the second opening round is the same length as the maximum opening time of the first opening round, and the second big winning opening is the first big winning opening. It takes more time to eject the game ball than the winning opening. The ball game machine further sets a second closing interval following each of the second opening rounds included in the plurality of opening rounds of the first opening round included in the plurality of opening rounds. Each is provided with an interval setting means for setting as a closing interval having a longer closing time than the first closing interval following the first closing interval .
According to this form of ball game machine, the second closing interval following the second opening round that opens the second winning opening follows the first opening round that opens the first winning opening. Since the closing interval is set to be longer than the first closing interval, it is possible to secure a sufficient time to discharge the game ball from the second winning opening, which requires more time to discharge the game ball than the first winning opening.

(1) The ball game machine in one form disclosed in the present specification is a hit / fail determination means for determining whether a big hit or a loss is based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port; and the determination by the hit / fail determination means. A special symbol notification means for notifying the result by a definite display of the special symbol; a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the jackpot determination result by the hit / fail determination means. And; the first big winning opening configured to be able to enter the game ball in the big hit game; the big hit game provided at a position different from the first big winning opening. It is provided with a second large winning opening configured to be in an open state in which a game ball can be entered. The jackpot game comprises a plurality of open rounds that open either the first jackpot and the second jackpot; the first jackpot between the two opening rounds before and after. The special symbol showing the determination result of the jackpot includes a closing interval for closing both the second jackpot and the second jackpot, and the plurality of open rounds include the types of the jackpot symbol. The combination pattern of the first opening round for opening the first large winning opening and the second opening round for opening the second large winning opening is different depending on the above. The ball game machine further performs at least one of the closing interval preceding the second opening round and the closing interval following the second opening round of the two first opening rounds before and after. An interval setting means for setting as a second closing interval having a length different from that of the first closing interval between the intervals is provided. According to the ball game machine of this form, at least one of the closing interval preceding the second opening round and the closing interval following the second opening round is longer than the first closing interval. By setting different second closing intervals, the characteristics of the jackpot game due to the difference in the combination pattern between the first open round and the second open round can be adjusted.

(2) The ball game machine of the above-described embodiment further includes an image display device for displaying an image; and a first interval display for instructing the image display device to display a first interval image in the first closing interval. Means; A second interval display means for instructing the image display device to display a second interval image different from the first interval image at the second closing interval may be provided. According to the ball game machine of this form, the player can be made to recognize the execution of the second open round different from the first open round.

The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized in various forms different from the ball game machine. The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized, for example, in the form of a ball game machine, a control method implemented in the ball game machine, a computer program, or the like.

It is a front view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. It is a back view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the content of a jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a timing chart which shows the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1". It is a timing chart which shows the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2". It is a timing chart which shows the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3". It is a timing chart which shows the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4". It is a timing chart which shows the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B5". It is a timing chart which shows the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B6". It is a timing chart which shows the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7". It is a flowchart which shows a part of the special game processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B1" in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B2" in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B3" in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B4" in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B7" in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the special game processing in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B1" in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B2" in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B3" in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the big hit game of the big hit symbol "B4" in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the special game processing in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st interval image in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd interval image in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st interval image in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd interval image in 5th Embodiment.

A. 1st Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which the plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 is opened by operating counterclockwise. A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, and the game sound is output by these speakers, which improves the player's taste. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2. Be fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12. The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172, and a balance indicator 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, a game button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer circumference thereof.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 2. The game board 2 includes an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202. The outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202 define a substantially circular game area 20 on the game board 2. A plurality of game nails are planted in the game area 20. A center case 200 is provided in the center of the game area 20. The LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 is incorporated in the center case 200. In addition to the effect symbol display device 21, the center case 200 is provided with a structure for passing a game ball (for example, a known warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc.). The game board 2 further includes a starting gate 22, a first special drawing starting port 23A, a second special drawing starting port 23B, an opening / closing member 23M, a first large winning opening 24, and a second special drawing opening 25. , With a distribution accessory 250.

The starting gate 22 is configured to be able to detect the passage of a game ball. When the starting gate 22 detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery based on a normal symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the starting gate 22 is located on the right side of the center case 200.

The opening / closing member 23M is configured to be able to open / close the passage of the game ball connected to the second special figure starting port 23B. The opening / closing member 23M is opened for a predetermined time only when it is won by a lottery based on a normal symbol. In this embodiment, the opening / closing member 23M is located below the starting gate 22.

The first special figure start port 23A is a first start port that accepts the entry of a game ball. When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 23A, a lottery based on the first special symbol is carried out. The first special figure start port 23A is configured so that a game ball can always enter regardless of the game state. Therefore, the constant ball entry rate with respect to the first special figure starting port 23A is constant. In the present embodiment, the first special figure starting port 23A is located below the center of the center case 200.

The second special figure start port 23B is a second start port that accepts the entry of a game ball. The opening / closing member 23M of the second special figure starting port 23B can accept the entry of a game ball when the opening / closing member 23M is opened. Therefore, the ball entry rate of the second special drawing start port 23B changes according to the open / closed state of the opening / closing member 23M. In the present embodiment, the second special drawing start port 23B is integrally formed with the opening / closing member 23M and is located below the start gate 22.

The first large winning opening 24 is a winning opening configured to be openable and closable by a blade member. The first big winning opening 24 is opened in a predetermined operation pattern at the time of a big hit. In this embodiment, the first prize opening 24 is located on the right side of the center case 200.

The second large winning opening 25 is a winning opening configured to be openable and closable by a plate-shaped member. The second big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined operation pattern at the time of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the second prize opening 25 is located below the first prize opening 24 and the center case 200. The game ball that has entered the second prize opening 25 flows down to the distribution accessory 250. In the present embodiment, the distribution accessory 250 is located on the back side of the game area 20.

The distribution accessory 250 includes a shutter member 254, a loss opening 255, and a probability change opening 256. The shutter member 254 of the distribution accessory 250 is configured to be able to open and close the passage of the game ball connected to the probability change port 256. The shutter member 254 is temporarily opened at a predetermined timing. When the shutter member 254 is in the closed state, the game balls that have flowed down from the second large winning opening 25 are distributed to the losing opening 255. When the shutter member 254 is in the open state, the game balls that have flowed down from the second large winning opening 25 are distributed to the probability variation opening 256.

The loss port 255 of the distribution accessory 250 is a discharge port for discharging the game ball from the distribution accessory 250 when the shutter member 254 is in the closed state. The game ball that has entered the loss opening 255 is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the back side of the game board 2.

The probability variation port 256 of the distribution accessory 250 is a receiving port that receives the incoming ball of the game ball when the shutter member 254 is in the open state. In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the probability variation port 256 in the big hit game state, the high probability open extension state is executed after the big hit game state ends. In the high-probability open extension state, the opening time of the opening / closing member 23M is extended from the normal game state, and the probability that the first special symbol and the second special symbol become big hits is higher than the normal game state. is there.

The game board 2 further includes a plurality of ordinary winning openings 27 and out openings 203. In the present embodiment, three ordinary winning openings 27 are provided in the lower left of the center case 200, and one ordinary winning opening 27 is provided in the lower right of the center case 200. In the present embodiment, the out port 203 is located below the first special figure start port 23A.

The game board 2 further includes a first special figure display device 28A, a second special figure display device 28B, a first special figure hold number display device 281 and a second special figure hold number display device 282, and a normal symbol display. A device 29 and a general drawing reservation number display device 291 are provided. The first special figure display device 28A displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display device 28B displays the second special symbol. The first special figure hold number display device 281 displays the number of hold storages related to the first special symbol. The second special figure hold number display device 282 displays the number of hold storages related to the second special symbol. The normal symbol display device 29 displays a normal symbol. The normal figure hold number display device 291 displays the number of hold storages related to ordinary symbols.

FIG. 3 is a back view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 1. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate It will be paid out to 12. Further, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize ball also pays out the loan ball that is paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided. The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 4, it is provided below the payout control device 41.

An external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal plate 38 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front). Two types of terminals) for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30) to the hall computer) are used, but in the present embodiment, the game state and the game are played via one external connection terminal plate 38. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device 43 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls the game. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine installed in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement facility via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Further, the main control device 40 has a front frame closing SW (switch) that detects whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, design frame closing SW502, first special figure start SW503 to detect entry into the first special figure start port 23A, second special figure start SW504 to detect entry into the second special figure start port 23B, start Normal symbol operation SW505 that detects the entry into the gate 22, the first large winning count SW506 that detects the entry into the first large winning opening 24, and the second large that detects the entry into the second large winning opening 25. To the winning count SW507, the specific area SW508 for detecting the entry into the probability variation port 256, the discharge SW509 for detecting the discharge from the probability variation port 256, the loss SW510 for detecting the entry into the loss opening 255, and the normal winning opening 27. A detection signal such as a general winning opening SW511 for detecting a ball is input.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program to generate various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. Output of commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43, and via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533, the first special symbol display device 28A, the second special symbol display device 28B, and the first special diagram. The display control of the hold number display device 281, the second special figure hold number display device 282, the normal symbol display device 29, the normal figure hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first special winning opening solenoid 512, the second special winning opening solenoid 513, the shutter solenoid 514, and the ordinary electric utility solenoid 515 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. Then, the first large winning opening solenoid 512 or the second large winning opening solenoid 513 is controlled to open the first large winning opening 24 or the second large winning opening 25. Further, the shutter solenoid 514 is controlled to open and close the passage to the probability change port 256 by the shutter member 254, and the ordinary electric service solenoid 515 is further controlled to open and close the general electric accessory of the second special figure start port 23B. The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol variation and jackpot are sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.

The payout control device 41 detects that the ball tank has become empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534, and the payout SW520 that detects that the game ball has been paid out. , A detection signal such as a full SW523 that detects that the game ball storage dish is full is input. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated according to the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit 60 via the CR unit terminal plate 535, receives the ball lending and the lending request by the settlement SW171 and 172, and the operation signal of the settlement request via the balance indicator 173, and receives the operation signal of the CR unit 60. Data is sent and received, the payout motor 521 is operated in response to the lending request signal to pay out the lending ball, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 60 is controlled.

The launch control device 44 inputs detection signals such as a switch 524 that detects the rotation operation of the launch handle, a launch stop SW525, and a touch SW526 that detects that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14. Based on the command (reflecting the signal of the touch SW526 and the game situation) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, the rotation signal of the launch handle 14 (524), and the signal of the launch stop SW525. The launch motor 527 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

Operation signals such as the volume control SW, the game SW15 for detecting the operation of the game button and the jog dial, and the like are input to the sub-integrated control device 42. The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a command for displaying a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or displaying a pseudo symbol for a special figure is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

The pachinko machine draws a lottery for winning or losing a normal figure due to the ball entering the starting gate 22, and starts the symbol change of the normal symbol display device 29. If the lottery result is a win, the winning result is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 29, and the general electric accessory is released. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the second special drawing start port 23B. If the common electric accessory is configured to be able to win a prize at all times, the opening of the general electric accessory makes it easy to win the second special figure start port 23B. If there is a prize in the first special figure start port 23A or the second special figure start port 23B, a random number value is extracted due to these, and based on the random number value, whether the first special figure or the second special figure is correct or not The determination is made, and the symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B and the effect symbol display device 21 is started. If the judgment result is a big hit in either the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit symbol is determined, the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on each display device 21, 28A, 28B, and the big hit game (special game) is played. It is a configuration to be executed. The effect symbol display device 21 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

The jackpot game is basically a game in which a predetermined number of rounds are continued, with one round being the operation of opening the first big winning opening 24 until a predetermined time or the number of balls entered reaches a predetermined number and is closed. Then, in the final round of the big hit game, if the second big winning opening 25 is opened and the ball enters the probability variation opening 256 of the distribution accessory 250 through the second big winning opening 25 in the final round, the big hit game Probability fluctuation (probability variation) in which the winning probability of the jackpot becomes high in the later game state. It is a basic configuration that shifts to a shortened (shorter time) game (high probability open extension state).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed by the main control device 40. The "main routine" is composed of main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and residual processing (S111), is started by an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and first determines whether or not it is a normal interrupt ( S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written to the specific address of the RAM, and if a negative determination (S100: no) is made here, the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt described above is written to the RAM as part of this initial setting.

If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), the initial value random number update process (S101), the random number update process for determining the jackpot, which is the random number value for determining whether the first and second special figures are correct (S102), the first and second Random number update process for determining the jackpot symbol of the special figure (S103), update process of the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure (S104), update process of the reach determination random number related to the reach of the first and second special figures (S105), Random number update process (S106), winning confirmation process (S107), win / fail judgment process (S108), output process (S109), fraud monitoring process (S110) for determining the variation pattern of the first and second special figures. Is performed, and the initial random number update process (S111) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed by the main control device 40. The "starting winning process" shown in FIG. 6 is performed when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23A and the second special drawing starting port 23B, or when the game ball passes through the starting gate 22 of the normal drawing. Various random numbers such as the extracted random numbers are stored (stored) in the main control device 40 as hold storage. Then, a process of confirming whether or not the stored random number is a preset value is performed before the hit / fail judgment is performed, and various commands caused by entering the special figure start ports 23A and 23B are sub-integrated control devices. It is a process of transmitting to 42. After that, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23A is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 23B. Is the second hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball passes through the start gate 22 is the normal figure hold memory. In this embodiment, the number of storable storages is four each, that is, the first holding storage, the second holding storage, and the general drawing holding storage.

In the "starting winning process", first, it is determined whether or not the first special drawing start SW503 has detected the entry of the ball into the first special drawing starting port 23A (S200). If there is no ball entry (S200: no), the process proceeds to S206. If there is an incoming ball (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of first reserved storages stored in the main control device 40 is less than the upper limit value (= 4) (S201). If it is the upper limit value (S201: no), proceed to S206, and if it is less than the upper limit value (S201: yes), the extracted jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol determination random number, reach determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number. Is stored as the first hold storage, and 1 is added to the first hold storage counter indicating the number of first hold storage (S202).

Subsequently, the pre-reading determination of the stored first reserved storage is performed (S203). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the jackpot judgment is a loss, check whether the reach judgment random number is a value that is super reach. If it is not super reach, check whether it is a reach value, and check the fluctuation time from the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. By making these determinations, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect. In the process of S204, the first read-ahead determination command is generated from the read-ahead determination result and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the first hold number indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in the subsequent process of S205. The instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Next, in the process of S206, it is determined whether or not the second special figure start SW504 has detected the entry of the ball into the second special figure start port 23B. If there is no ball entering (S206: no), the process proceeds to S212. If there is an incoming ball (S206: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of second hold storages stored in the main control device 40 is less than the upper limit value (= 4) (S207). If it is the upper limit value (S207: no), the process proceeds to S212, and if it is less than the upper limit value (S207: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, reach determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number Is stored as the second hold storage, and 1 is added to the second hold storage counter indicating the number of the second hold storage (S208).

Subsequently, the pre-reading determination of the stored second reserved storage is performed (S209). Similar to the first hold storage, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the jackpot judgment is a loss, check whether the reach judgment random number is a value that is super reach. If it is not super reach, check whether it is a reach value, and check the fluctuation time from the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. By making these determinations, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect. In the process of S210, a second read-ahead determination command is generated from the read-ahead determination result and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and a second hold number indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in the subsequent process of S211. The instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Next, in the process of S212, it is confirmed whether or not the start gate 22 has passed by the normal symbol operation SW505. If there is no passage through the gate (S212: no), it returns. If there is a gate passage (S212: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages in the main control device 40 is less than the upper limit value (= 4) (S213). If it is the upper limit value (S213: no), it returns. If it is less than the upper limit (S213: yes), the extracted winning random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as the normal figure hold storage, and 1 is added to the normal figure hold storage counter indicating the number of normal figure hold storage. (S214). A command for instructing the number of reserved memory cells to be added is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S215), and the command returns.

When the sub-integrated control device 53 receives the first and second hold storage number instruction commands, it controls to change each hold storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. .. Further, in this pachinko machine, the effect symbol display device 21 does not display the number of reserved storages of the normal figure, but it may be configured to display the number of reserved storages of the normal figure in response to the reception of the command. The configuration may be such that the instruction command itself is not transmitted. Further, it is also conceivable to consider a configuration in which the pre-reading determination of the normal map is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. As a result, it is possible to carry out a pre-reading notice that expects a long opening of ordinary electric accessories.

7A, 7B, 7C and 7D are flowcharts showing the special figure hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 40. In this process, the random number for determining the jackpot acquired when the main control device 40 enters the first special figure start port 23A or the second special figure start port 23B and the game state (normal game state) at the time of lottery (at the time of determination). Whether or not to generate a big hit is determined according to the probability change state), and if the judgment result is a big hit, the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined from a plurality of big hit symbols based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol and decided. The game content of the big hit game and the type of the game state after the big hit game are determined according to the big hit symbol.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the special figure hit / miss determination process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the condition device is not operating (S300). This is done based on the jackpot flag. The jackpot flag is a flag that stands when a winner is won in a special drawing lottery (when the value of the acquired random number for determining jackpot matches a predetermined value). If the condition device is not operating (S300: yes), confirmation of whether or not the special figure is stopped fluctuating (S301) and confirmation of whether or not it is the non-display period of the confirmed symbol (S302). Is done.

If both the processes of S301 and S302 are affirmative (S301: yes, S302: yes), as shown in FIG. 7B, it is confirmed whether or not there is a second reserved memory in the process of S310. If there is a second reserved memory (S310: yes), the process proceeds to S312. If there is no second hold memory (S310: no), it is confirmed whether or not there is a first hold memory (S311). If there is no first hold memory (S311: no), the process proceeds to the special game process. If there is the first hold storage (S311: yes), the process proceeds to S312. In this way, by the processing of S310 and S311, the validity determination of the second reserved storage is prioritized over the first reserved storage.

In the subsequent processing of S312, the shift processing of the first hold storage or the second hold storage for determining whether or not the result is performed is performed, whereby the oldest first hold memory or the second hold memory is targeted for the result or failure determination and is also a target. 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the first or second hold storage number. Next, a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the hold storage counter thus subtracted is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S313).

In the jackpot determination random number comparison process of S314, the value of the jackpot determination random number is determined by comparing the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory, which is the target of the special figure hit / fail judgment, with the preset special figure hit / fail determination table. Compare whether it matches the judgment value in the hit / fail judgment table. There are two types of special figure hit / fail judgment tables, one for normal probability (low probability 1 / 358.1148) and one for high probability (1 / 37.6855), and the game state at the time of hit / fail judgment is the normal probability state. If it is, the comparison is made using the hit / fail judgment table for normal probability, and if it is a high probability probability variation state, the hit / fail judgment table for high probability is used for comparison.

In the subsequent processing of S315, it is confirmed whether or not the hit / fail judgment is a big hit based on the comparison processing of S314. If it is a big hit (S315: yes), in the process of S316, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination. In the subsequent processing of S317, a jackpot setting processing is performed. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the time of the opening effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 is set, the time of the ending effect is set, and the opening pattern of the jackpot game (of the round). The total number, the opening mode of the first prize opening 24 or the second prize opening 25) and the like are set. The process of S315 corresponds to the "hit / fail determination means".

After the jackpot is set, the fluctuation pattern such as the fluctuation time for the jackpot displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination in S318.

In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), in the process of S319, the lost symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is selected. Next, the process proceeds to S318, and a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time for loss of the special figure is determined.

Regardless of whether it is a big hit or a loss, in the processing of S320 following the processing of S318, data indicating the result of the hit / fail determination (type of big hit symbol, type of loss (presence / absence of reach), fluctuation time, etc.) A variation instruction command including the above is output to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B performs a process of variablely displaying the special symbol, and shifts to the special game process. Therefore, the sub-integrated control device 42 can grasp the type of the jackpot symbol, the lost symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the fluctuation time by receiving the fluctuation instruction command.

If the special figure is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 7A (S301: no), the change time of the special figure (based on the change pattern selected in S318) has elapsed in the process of S330 as shown in FIG. 7C. If it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (S330: yes), the symbol stop command is output to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B is output. Is controlled to confirm and display the symbol determined in S316 or S319 (S331). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 42 outputs an instruction signal for confirming and displaying a pseudo (effect) symbol corresponding to the special symbol determined in advance to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol control device 43 receives the symbol stop command. The effect symbol display device 21 is controlled by the signal to confirm and display the pseudo (effect) symbol. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the special symbol and the pseudo (effect) symbol are at the same timing (synchronized).

In the subsequent processing of S332, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed indicates a big hit or is a big hit symbol. If it is a jackpot symbol (S332: yes), the time for displaying the confirmed symbol is set in the finalized symbol display setting process of S333, and the condition device operation start process for setting the jackpot flag is executed in the process of S334. In the subsequent processing of S335, both the "probability change flag" indicating that the game state is in the probability change state and the "time reduction flag" indicating that the game state is in the time reduction state are reset to "0", and the duration of the probability change is continued. The count of the "probability variation counter" that measures the time reduction and the "time reduction counter" that measures the duration of the time reduction is reset to "0". By these processes, the game state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state. After that, it shifts to the special game processing.

If it is not a big hit symbol in the process of S332 (S332: no), the display time for displaying the confirmed symbol is set in the process of S337. In the subsequent processing of S338, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag is "1", and if the probability variation flag is "1" (S338: yes), the probability variation counter is subtracted (S339), and the subtracted probability variation counter It is confirmed whether or not the value is "0" (S340). If the value of the probability change counter is "0" (S340: yes), the probability change flag is set to "0" (S341).

In the subsequent processing of S342, it is confirmed whether or not the time saving flag is "1", and if the time saving flag is "1" (S342: yes), the time saving counter is subtracted (S343), and the subtracted time saving counter It is confirmed whether or not the value is "0" (S344). If the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S344: yes), the time saving flag is set to "0" (S345). After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

Returning to FIG. 7A, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), whether or not the confirmed symbol display time set in the process of S318 has ended in the process of S350 shown in FIG. 7D. To confirm. When the display time ends (S350: yes), the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B is controlled to end the final display of the special figure, and an instruction signal is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42. Performs the confirmation symbol display end processing (S351) to transmit and end the confirmation display of the pseudo (effect) symbol. After that, it shifts to the special game processing.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the content of the jackpot game. The jackpot symbol includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol includes seven types of jackpot symbols B1 to B7. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol is common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In other embodiments, at least a portion of the jackpot symbol may be assigned to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

The jackpot game includes multiple open rounds and closing intervals. The plurality of open rounds is a period in which either the first prize opening 24 or the second prize opening 25 is opened. The closing interval closes both the first prize opening 24 and the second prize opening 25 between the two opening rounds before and after. In the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 24 is the first big winning opening configured so that the game ball can be entered in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 25 is , The second big winning opening is provided at a position different from the first big winning opening, and is configured to be in an open state where a game ball can be entered in the big hit game.

The plurality of open rounds included in the jackpot game are the first open round that opens the first big prize opening 24 and the second open round that opens the second big winning opening 25, depending on the type of jackpot symbol. The combination pattern is different. In the present embodiment, the closing interval preceding the second opening round is set as a second closing interval having a length different from the first closing interval between the two first opening rounds before and after. In this embodiment, the first closing interval is 1 second and the second closing interval is 2 seconds.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1" includes 10 open rounds from the first round R1 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the first round R1 to the third round R3 are the first open rounds that open the first jackpot 24, and the subsequent fourth round R4 is the second jackpot. It is the second open round that opens the mouth 25, and the subsequent fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10 is the first open round that opens the first grand prize opening 24.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2" includes 10 open rounds from the first round R1 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the first round R1 to the second round R2 are the first open rounds that open the first jackpot 24, and the subsequent third round R3 is the second jackpot. It is the second open round that opens the mouth 25, and the subsequent fourth round R4 to the tenth round R10 is the first open round that opens the first grand prize opening 24.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3" includes 10 open rounds from the first round R1 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the first round R1 to the third round R3 are the first open rounds that open the first jackpot 24, and the subsequent fourth round R4 to the sixth round R6 are. , The second open round that opens the second big winning opening 25, and the subsequent seventh round R7 to the tenth round R10 is the first opening round that opens the first big winning opening 24.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4" includes 10 open rounds from the first round R1 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the first round R1 to the third round R3 are the second open rounds that open the second jackpot 25, and the subsequent fourth round R4 is the first jackpot. It is the first open round that opens the mouth 24, and the subsequent fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10 is the second open round that opens the second big winning opening 25.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B5" includes 10 open rounds from the first round R1 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B5", the first round R1 to the tenth round R10, which are all open rounds, are the first open rounds that open the first jackpot 24.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B6" includes 10 open rounds from the first round R1 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B6", the first round R1 to the tenth round R10, which are all open rounds, are the second open rounds that open the second jackpot 25.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7" includes four open rounds from the first round R1 to the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7", the first round R1 to the third round R3 are the first open rounds that open the first jackpot 24, and the fourth round R4 that follows is the final round. This is the second open round that opens the second big winning opening 25.

9A, 9B, 9C, 9D and 9E are flowcharts showing the special game processing executed by the main control device 40. The special game process is a process for controlling the progress of the jackpot game.

After starting the special game process, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (step S412). If the condition device is not operating (step S412: “NO”), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

When the condition device is operating (step S412: “YES”), whether or not the main control device 40 is performing an open round for opening the first prize opening 24 or the second prize opening 25. Determine (step S414).

When the open round is not being performed (step S414: “NO”), the main controller 40 determines whether or not a closing interval for closing the first prize opening 24 and the second prize opening 25 is being performed. (Step S416).

When the closing interval is not being executed (step S416: “NO”), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the jackpot start effect to be implemented prior to the first open round in the jackpot game is being implemented (step). S418).

When the jackpot start effect is not being implemented (step S418: “NO”), the main control device 40 executes the jackpot start effect process (step S419). In the jackpot start effect processing (step S419), the main control device 40 transmits a command instructing the jackpot start effect to the sub integrated control device 42. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out the jackpot start effect using the effect symbol display device 21 and the speaker 112. After executing the jackpot start effect process (step S419), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

When the jackpot start effect is being implemented (step S418: “YES”), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the end time of the jackpot start effect has elapsed (step S422). If it is not the end time of the jackpot start effect (step S422: “NO”), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

When it is the end time of the jackpot start effect (step S422: “YES”), the main control device 40 sets the value “1” in the round variable N that manages the open round (step S424). After that, the main control device 40 starts the first round R1 which is an open round (step S426). At that time, the main control device 40 has the first big winning opening 24 and the second big winning opening 25 as the big winning openings to be opened in the open round according to the type of the big hit symbol that triggered the big hit game this time. Select one of these (see FIG. 8).

After starting the first round R1 (step S426), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the large winning opening 25 to be opened in this opening round is the second large winning opening 25 (step S428). When the large winning opening 25 to be opened in this opening round is the second large winning opening 25 (step S428: “YES”), the main control device 40 executes the shutter opening process (step S429). In the shutter opening process (step S429), the main control device 40 opens the shutter member 254 by transmitting a control signal to the shutter solenoid 514. As a result, the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 25 can enter the probability variation opening 256. On the other hand, when the large winning opening 24 to be opened in this opening round is the first large winning opening 24 (step S428: “NO”), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

Moving on to the explanation of FIG. 9B, when the opening round is being carried out (step S414 of FIG. 9A: “YES”), in the main controller 40, the large winning opening opened in this opening round is the second large winning prize. It is determined whether or not the mouth is 25 (step S432). When the large winning opening 25 opened in this opening round is the second large winning opening 25 (step S432: “YES”), the main control device 40 manages the entry of the game ball into the probability variation opening 256. It is determined whether or not the privilege flag F has a value of "0" (step S434). The value “0” of the privilege flag F indicates a state in which the game ball has not entered the probability variation port 256 in this big hit game. The value “1” of the privilege flag F indicates a state in which the game ball has entered the probability variation port 256 in this big hit game.

When the privilege flag F has a value of "0" (step S434: "YES"), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area, in other words, the specific area SW508 is set to the probability change port 256. It is determined whether or not the entry of the game ball is detected (step S436). When the game ball has passed through the specific area (step S436: “YES”), the main control device 40 sets the privilege flag F to the value “1” (step S438). After setting the privilege flag F to the value "1" (step S438), or when the privilege flag F has the value "1" (step S434: "NO"), the main controller 40 performs the shutter closing process (step). S439) is executed. In the shutter closing process (step S439), the main control device 40 closes the shutter member 254 by transmitting a control signal to the shutter solenoid 514. As a result, the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 25 cannot enter the probability variation opening 256.

When the large winning opening opened in this opening round is the first large winning opening 24 (step S432: NO "), or when the game ball does not pass through the specific area (step S436:" NO "). ), The main control device 40 determines whether or not the number of winnings, which is the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening opened this time, is less than 9 (step S442). When the number of winnings in the large winning opening is less than 9 (step S442: “YES”), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the maximum opening time of the large winning opening opened this time has expired. (Step S444). In the present embodiment, the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 24 is 28.0 seconds and the maximum opening time of the second large winning opening 25 is 28.0 seconds per one opening round. If the maximum opening time of the large winning opening opened this time has not ended (step S444: “NO”), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

Moving on to the explanation of FIG. 9C, when the number of winnings in the large winning opening is 9 or more (step S442 in FIG. 9B: “NO”), or the maximum opening time of the large winning opening opened this time ends. (Step S444 of FIG. 9B: “YES”), the main control device 40 executes the large winning opening closing process (step S452). In the large winning opening closing process (step S452), the main control device 40 closes the first large winning opening 24 or the second large winning opening 25, which is the large winning opening being opened in this opening round. This ends this open round.

After executing the large winning opening closing process (step S452), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the open round ended this time is the final round (step S454). If the open round completed this time is not the final round (step S454: “NO”), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the second large winning opening 25 is scheduled to be opened in the next open round (step). S456).

When the first large winning opening 24 is scheduled to be opened in the next opening round (step S456: “NO”), the main controller 40 operates as an interval setting means, so that the closing interval is 1 second. The closing interval of 1 is started (step S458). On the other hand, when the second big winning opening 25 is scheduled to be opened in the next opening round (step S456: “YES”), the main control device 40 operates as an interval setting means at a closing interval of 2 seconds. A second closing interval is started (step S459). After setting the first closing interval or the second closing interval (steps S458, S459), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 9D, when the closing interval is being implemented (step S416 of FIG. 9A: “YES”), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the end time of the closing interval has elapsed. (Step S462). When the end time of the closing interval has elapsed (step S462), the main controller 40 increments the round variable N (step S464). After that, the main control device 40 starts an open round (Nth round) according to the round variable N (step S466). At that time, the main control device 40 has the first big winning opening 24 and the second big winning opening 25 as the big winning openings to be opened in the open round according to the type of the big hit symbol that triggered the big hit game this time. Select one of these (see FIG. 8).

After starting the opening round (Nth round) (step S466), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the large winning opening 25 to be opened in this opening round is the second large winning opening 25 (step S468). ). When the large winning opening 25 to be opened in this opening round is the second large winning opening 25 (step S468: “YES”), the main control device 40 executes the shutter opening process (step S469). In the shutter opening process (step S469), the main control device 40 opens the shutter member 254 by transmitting a control signal to the shutter solenoid 514. As a result, the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 25 can enter the probability variation opening 256.

When the closing interval is not being executed (step S416: "NO"), when the large winning opening 24 to be opened in this opening round is the first large winning opening 24 (step S468: "NO"), or the shutter opening process After executing (step S469), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 9E, when the open round completed this time is the final round (step S454 of FIG. 9C: “YES”), the main control device 40 executes the jackpot end effect process (step S472). In the jackpot end effect process (step S472), the main control device 40 transmits a command for instructing the jackpot end effect to be executed following the final open round in the jackpot game to the sub integrated control device 42. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 implements the jackpot end effect using the effect symbol display device 21 and the speaker 112.

After executing the jackpot end effect processing (step S472), the main control device 40 executes the condition device stop processing (step S474). In the condition device stop processing (step S474), the main control device 40 stops the condition device by changing the settings of various flags. After executing the conditional device stop process (step S474), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the privilege flag F has a value of "1" (step S480).

When the privilege flag F has a value of "1" (step S480: "YES"), the main controller 40 sets the value "1" in the probability variation flag (step S481). The probability change flag is a flag that manages whether or not the game state is changed to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game. The value "1" of the probability change flag indicates that the game state is changed to the probability change state after the jackpot game is completed. The value "0" of the probability change flag indicates that the game state is not changed to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game.

After setting the probability change flag (step S481), the main controller 40 sets the value "160" in the probability change counter (step S482). The probability change counter is a variable that manages the period for which the probability change state continues, and indicates the number of times the special symbol changes that can be performed in the probability change state. When the value "160" is set in the probability change counter, the probability change state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 160 times.

After setting the probability change counter (step S482), the main controller 40 sets the value "1" in the time saving flag (step S483). The time saving flag is a flag that manages whether or not the game state is changed to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game. The value "1" of the time saving flag indicates that the game state is changed to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game. The value "0" of the probability change flag indicates that the game state is not changed to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game.

After setting the time saving flag (step S483), the main control device 40 sets the value "160" in the time saving counter (step S484). The time saving counter is a variable that manages the period for which the time saving state is continued, and indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time saving state. When the value "160" is set in the time saving counter, the time saving state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 160 times. Therefore, when the privilege flag F has a value of "1" (step S480: "YES"), the probability change state and the time saving state are simultaneously executed after the jackpot game is completed, and the probability that the special symbol changes reaches 160 times is higher than usual. It becomes a high-probability time-saving game state (high-probability open extension state).

On the other hand, when the privilege flag F has a value "0" (step S480: "NO"), the main controller 40 sets the value "0" in the probability variation flag (step S491) and sets the value "0" in the probability variation counter. "(Step S492). After that, the main control device 40 sets the value "1" in the time saving flag (step S493) and sets the value "100" in the time saving counter (step S494). Therefore, when the privilege flag F has a value of "0" (step S480: "NO"), the time saving state is executed after the jackpot game ends, and the low probability time saving game with a normal probability until the special symbol changes reach 100 times. It becomes a state (low probability open extension state).

After setting the time reduction counter (steps S484 and S494), the main control device 40 sets the privilege flag F to "0" (step S485). After that, the main control device 40 notifies the player of the game state after the big hit game through the effect symbol display device 21 (step S486). After that, the main control device 40 transmits a state designation command for designating the game state after the big hit game to the sub integrated control device 42 (step S447). After that, the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 includes a hit / fail determination means, a special symbol notification means, a jackpot game execution means, and an interval setting means.

The main control device 40 functions as a hit / miss determination means for determining whether a big hit or a loss is true based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port in the special figure hit / miss determination process (step S315 in FIGS. 7A to 7D).

The main control device 40 functions as a special symbol notification means for notifying the determination result by the hit / fail determination means by the final display of the special symbol in the special symbol hit / fail determination process (steps S331 in FIGS. 7A to 7D).

In the special game processing (FIGS. 9A to 9E), the main control device 40 serves as a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, based on the jackpot determination result by the hit / fail determining means. Function.

In the special game process (steps S456, S458, S459 of FIGS. 9A to 9E), the main controller 40 has at least a closing interval preceding the second opening round and a closing interval following the second opening round. One functions as an interval setting means for setting one as a second closing interval having a length different from that of the first closing interval between the two first opening rounds before and after.

FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B1”. The upper part of FIG. 10 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 10 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set to the third interval C3 between the third round R3 and the fourth round R4, and the first closing interval (1 second) is set. ) Is set to the first interval C1, the second interval C2, and the fourth interval C4 to the ninth interval C9, which are closing intervals other than the third interval C3.

FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B2”. The upper part of FIG. 11 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 11 shows the opening / closing timing of the second prize opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 and the second round R2, and in the fourth round R4 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the third round R3. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set to the second interval C2 between the second round R2 and the third round R3, and the first closing interval (1 second) is set. ) Is set to the first interval C1 which is a closing interval other than the second interval C2, and the third interval C3 to the ninth interval C9.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B3”. The upper part of FIG. 12 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 12 shows the opening / closing timing of the second prize opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the seventh round R7 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4 to the sixth round R6. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set from the third interval C3 to the fifth interval C5, and the first closing interval (1 second) is the first interval C1. The second interval C2 and the sixth interval C6 to the ninth interval C9 are set.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B4”. The upper part of FIG. 13 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 13 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the first closing interval (1 second) is set to the third interval C3, and the second closing interval (2 seconds) is a closing interval other than the third interval C3. It is set to the first interval C1, the second interval C2, and the fourth interval C4 to the ninth interval C9.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B5”. The upper part of FIG. 14 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 14 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B5", the first jackpot 24 is open from the first round R1 to the tenth round R10, and the second jackpot 25 is closed from the start to the end of the jackpot game. maintain. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B5", the first closing interval (1 second) is set from the first interval C1 to the ninth interval C9, and the second closing interval (2 seconds) is not set.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B6”. The upper part of FIG. 15 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 15 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B6", the first jackpot 24 remains closed from the start to the end of the jackpot game, and the second jackpot 25 opens in the first round R1 to the tenth round R10. It becomes a state. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B6", the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set from the first interval C1 to the ninth interval C9, and the first closing interval (1 second) is not set.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B7”. The upper part of FIG. 16 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 16 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3, and the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7", the first closing interval (1 second) is set to the first interval C1 and the second interval C2, and the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set to the third interval C3. Set.

According to the first embodiment described above, the closing interval preceding the second opening round for opening the second winning opening 25 is a second closing interval having a length different from that of the first closing interval (1 second). By setting the closing interval (2 seconds), the characteristics of the jackpot game due to the difference in the combination pattern between the first open round and the second open round can be adjusted. Further, in order to set the second closing interval (2 seconds) as a period longer than the first closing interval (1 second) prior to the second opening round in which the second winning opening 25 is opened, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set. When the two major winning openings 25 take longer to reach the game ball than the first major winning opening 24, it is possible to secure time for the player to aim at the second major winning opening 25. In addition to considering the difference in the arrangement position and structure of the big prize opening, the big winning opening will be opened as a time to notify the player that the big winning opening will be different in the next round. Different interval times may be set depending on the situation, and a comfortable game can be provided to the player for any purpose.

B. 2nd Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 of the 2nd embodiment opens the 2nd big winning opening 25 instead of the closing interval preceding the 2nd opening round which opens the 2nd big winning opening 25. It is the same as the first embodiment except that the closing interval following the round is set as a second closing interval (2 seconds) having a length different from that of the first closing interval (1 second).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a part of the special game processing in the second embodiment. The special game processing of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except that step S456B is executed instead of step S456. In the second embodiment, if the open round completed this time is not the final round (step S454: “NO”), the main control unit 40 determines whether or not the second large winning opening 25 has been opened in the previous open round. (Step S456B).

When the first large winning opening 24 is opened in the previous opening round (step S456B: “NO”), the main control device 40 operates as an interval setting means to perform the first closing, which is a closing interval of 1 second. The interval is started (step S458). On the other hand, when the second big winning opening 25 is opened in the previous opening round (step S456B: “YES”), the main control device 40 operates as the interval setting means, so that the second closing interval is 2 seconds. The closing interval of (step S459) is started. After setting the first closing interval or the second closing interval (steps S458, S459), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B1” in the second embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 18 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 18 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1" in the second embodiment, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set to the fourth interval C4 between the fourth round R4 and the fifth round R5, and the first The closing interval (1 second) is set to the first interval C1 to the third interval C3, which is a closing interval other than the fourth interval C4, and the fifth interval C5 to the ninth interval C9.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B2” in the second embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 19 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 19 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 and the second round R2, and in the fourth round R4 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the third round R3. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2" in the second embodiment, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set to the third interval C3, and the first closing interval (1 second) is other than the third interval C3. The first interval C1 and the second interval C2, which are the closing intervals of the above, and the fourth interval C4 to the ninth interval C9 are set.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B3” in the second embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 20 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 20 shows the opening / closing timing of the second prize opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the seventh round R7 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4 to the sixth round R6. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3" in the second embodiment, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set from the fourth interval C4 to the sixth interval C6, and the first closing interval (1 second) is set. The first interval C1 to the third interval C3 and the seventh interval C7 to the ninth interval C9 are set.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B4” in the second embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 21 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 21 shows the opening / closing timing of the second prize opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4" in the second embodiment, the first closing interval (1 second) is set to the fourth interval C4, and the second closing interval (2 seconds) is other than the fourth interval C4. It is set to the first interval C1 to the third interval C3, and the fifth interval C5 to the ninth interval C9, which are the closing intervals of.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B5" in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B6" in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B7” in the second embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 22 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 22 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3, and the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7" in the second embodiment, the first closing interval (1 second) is set from the first interval C1 to the third interval C3, and the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set. Not set.

According to the second embodiment described above, the closing interval following the second opening round for opening the second winning opening 25 is a second closing interval having a length different from that of the first closing interval (1 second). By setting the closing interval (2 seconds), the characteristics of the jackpot game due to the difference in the combination pattern between the first open round and the second open round can be adjusted. Further, since the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set as a period longer than the first closing interval (1 second) after the second opening round that opens the second winning opening 25, the second When the large winning opening 25 takes longer to discharge the game ball than the first large winning opening 24, a sufficient time for discharging the game ball can be secured.

C. Third Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment has a second opening that opens the second winning opening 25 in addition to the closing interval that precedes the second opening round that opens the second winning opening 25. It is the same as the first embodiment except that the closing interval following the round is set as a second closing interval (2 seconds) having a length different from that of the first closing interval (1 second).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a part of the special game processing in the third embodiment. The special game processing of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except that step S456B of the second embodiment is executed in addition to step S456 of the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, if the open round completed this time is not the final round (step S454: “NO”), whether the main controller 40 plans to open the second large winning opening 25 in the next open round. (Step S456). If the first large winning opening 24 is scheduled to be opened in the next opening round (step S456: “NO”), whether or not the main controller 40 has opened the second large winning opening 25 in the previous opening round. Is determined (step S456B).

When the first large winning opening 24 is opened in the previous opening round (step S456B: “NO”), the main control device 40 operates as an interval setting means to perform the first closing, which is a closing interval of 1 second. The interval is started (step S458). On the other hand, when the second big winning opening 25 is scheduled to be opened in the next opening round (step S456: "YES"), or when the second big winning opening 25 is opened in the previous opening round (step S456B: “YES”), the main control device 40 starts a second closing interval, which is a closing interval of 2 seconds, by operating as an interval setting means (step S459). After setting the first closing interval or the second closing interval (steps S458, S459), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B1” in the third embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 24 shows the opening / closing timing of the first prize opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 24 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B1" in the third embodiment, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set to the third interval C3 and the fourth interval C4, and the first closing interval (1 second) is set. It is set to the first interval C1, the second interval C2, and the fifth interval C5 to the ninth interval C9.

FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B2” in the third embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 25 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 25 shows the opening / closing timing of the second prize opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 and the second round R2, and in the fourth round R4 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the third round R3. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B2" in the third embodiment, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set to the second interval C2 and the third interval C3, and the first closing interval (1 second) is set. The first interval C1 and the fourth interval C4 to the ninth interval C9 are set.

FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B3” in the third embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 26 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 26 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the seventh round R7 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the fourth round R4 to the sixth round R6. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B3" in the third embodiment, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set from the third interval C3 to the sixth interval C6, and the first closing interval (1 second) is set. It is set to the first interval C1, the second interval C2, and the seventh interval C7 to the ninth interval C9.

FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing a jackpot game of the jackpot symbol “B4” in the third embodiment. The upper part of FIG. 27 shows the opening / closing timing of the first large winning opening 24. The lower part of FIG. 27 shows the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 25. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the first jackpot 24 is opened in the fourth round R4. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4", the second jackpot 25 is opened in the first round R1 to the third round R3 and the fifth round R5 to the tenth round R10. In the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B4" in the third embodiment, the second closing interval (2 seconds) is set from the first interval C1 to the ninth interval C9, and the first closing interval (1 second) is set. Not set.

The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B5" in the third embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B6" in the third embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. The jackpot game of the jackpot symbol "B7" in the third embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment.

According to the third embodiment described above, the closing interval preceding the second opening round for opening the second special winning opening 25 and the second opening round for opening the second special winning opening 25 are followed. By setting the closing interval as a second closing interval (2 seconds) having a length different from that of the first closing interval (1 second), the combination pattern of the first open round and the second open round can be obtained. The characteristics of the jackpot game due to the difference can be adjusted. In addition, it is possible to secure a time for the player to aim at the second large winning opening 25, and a sufficient time for discharging the game ball based on the winning of the second large winning opening 25. Therefore, it is possible to improve the reliability without giving a disadvantage to the player.

D. Fourth Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 in the fourth embodiment displays different interval images on the effect symbol display device 21 for the first closing interval (1 second) and the second closing interval (2 seconds). Except, it is the same as the first embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment includes an image display device, a first interval display means, and a second interval display means.

The effect symbol display device 21 in the fourth embodiment functions as an image display device for displaying an image. The main control device 40 in the fourth embodiment functions as a first interval display means for instructing the image display device to display the first interval image in the first closing interval. The main control device 40 in the fourth embodiment functions as a second interval display means for instructing the image display device to display a second interval image different from the first interval image in the second closing interval.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a part of the special game processing in the fourth embodiment. The special game processing of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except that steps S511 and S512 are executed. In the fourth embodiment, when the first closing interval, which is the closing interval of 1 second, is started (step S458), the main control device 40 operates as the first interval display means to obtain the first interval image. Is instructed to the effect symbol display device 21 (step S511). On the other hand, when the second closing interval, which is the closing interval of 2 seconds, is started (step S459), the main control device 40 operates as the second interval display means to produce the display of the second interval image. Instruct the symbol display device 21 (step S512). After instructing the display of the first interval image or the second interval image (steps S511 and S512), the main control device 40 ends the special game process and returns.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first interval image 400 in the fourth embodiment. The first interval image 400 includes a character image 402, a character image 404, and a comment image 406. The character image 402 is an image representing the character string “big hit”. The character image 404 is an image representing the bear character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi". The comment image 406 is an image showing a character string indicating that the first large winning opening 24 will be in the open state in the next open round.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the second interval image 410 in the fourth embodiment. The second interval image 410 includes a character image 412, a character image 414, and a comment image 416. The character image 412 is an image representing the character string "big hit". The character image 412 may be an image representing a character string different from the character image 402 of the first interval image 400. The character image 414 is an image representing the bear character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi". The character image 414 may be a character image showing a different facial expression from the character image 404 of the first interval image 400. The comment image 416 is an image showing a character string indicating that the second large winning opening 25 is open and aims at a specific area in the next open round.

According to the fourth embodiment described above, the characteristics of the jackpot game can be adjusted due to the difference in the combination pattern between the first open round and the second open round, as in the first embodiment. In addition, the player can be made aware of the implementation of the second open round, which is different from the first open round. In addition, before the start of the second open round, it is possible to sufficiently suggest to the player that the open round aims at a specific area.

E. Fifth Embodiment The pachinko machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment is different in the positional relationship between the first prize opening 24 and the second prize opening 25, and the display contents of the first interval image and the second interval image. Except, it is the same as the fourth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the first big winning opening 24 is located on the left side of the game board 2, and the second big winning opening 25 is located on the right side of the game board 2. Therefore, in order to allow the game ball to enter the first prize opening 24, it is required to launch the game ball to the left side of the game board 2 (so-called "left-handed"), and the game ball is inserted into the second prize opening 25. In order to enter the ball, it is required to launch the game ball to the right side of the game board 2 (so-called "right-handed").

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first interval image 420 in the fifth embodiment. The first interval image 420 includes a direction image 422, a character image 424, and a comment image 426. The directional image 422 is an image showing an arrow pointing to the left. The character image 424 is an image representing the bear character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi". The comment image 426 is an image showing a character string indicating that the first large winning opening 24 is opened and suggests a left-handed hit in the next opening round.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the second interval image 430 in the fifth embodiment. The second interval image 430 includes a direction image 432, a character image 434, and a comment image 436. The directional image 432 is an image showing an arrow pointing to the right. The character image 434 is an image representing the bear character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi". The character image 434 may be a character image showing a different facial expression from the character image 424 of the first interval image 420. The comment image 436 is an image showing a character string indicating that the second big winning opening 25 is in the open state and suggests right-handed hitting in the next opening round.

According to the fifth embodiment described above, the characteristics of the jackpot game can be adjusted due to the difference in the combination pattern between the first open round and the second open round, as in the first embodiment. In addition, the player can be made aware of the implementation of the second open round, which is different from the first open round. In addition, before the start of the second open round, it is possible to sufficiently suggest to the player that the open round is aimed at right-handed.

F. Other Embodiments The techniques disclosed in the present specification are not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples and modifications, and can be realized by various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the column of the outline of the invention solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems. It can be replaced and combined as appropriate to, or to achieve some or all of the above effects. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification may be deleted as appropriate. For example, in the present invention, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in a pachinko machine, the enclosed game balls are fired toward the game area of the game board, and the launched game balls are collected and collected. It may be applied to an enclosed pachinko machine in which a predetermined number of game balls inside are cyclically used to play a game by firing the balls again.

In a ball game machine equipped with a single large winning opening instead of two large winning openings, an open round that closes a specific area provided in the large winning opening is set as the first open round, and the large winning opening is set. The first closing interval and the second closing interval in the above-described embodiment may be applied after setting the opening round for opening the specific area provided in the above to the second opening round.

The length, combination pattern, and total number of open rounds are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately set. The length of the first open round and the second open round is not limited to a constant value (28.0 seconds), and may be different in at least one open round. The length of the first closing interval is not limited to a constant value (1 second), and may be different in at least one closing interval. The length of the second closing interval is not limited to a constant value (2 seconds), and may be different in at least one closing interval.

Further, a different closing interval may be selected depending on the combination of the open round and the big winning opening. For example, even if the same second big prize opening is opened, the progress of the big hit game can be changed by making the closing interval time different depending on whether it is opened in the 4th round or the 10th round, which is the final round. The closing interval time can be set in consideration.

Further, on the premise that the main control device 40 transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 between each round, not only the configuration in which the closing interval time is different but also the closing interval time is the same, which of the winning openings is It may be configured to send different inter-round interval commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 depending on whether or not it is released. Thus, also the closing interval time opened in advance which of the winning opening while previously set at the same time to respond, it is possible to change the interval images as in the fourth and fifth embodiments , It is possible to enable the player to play the game without confusion.

Regarding this inter-round interval command, the inter-round interval command before the big winning opening is changed as in the first embodiment may be different, or the inter-round interval command after the change as in the second embodiment may be different. The interval command may be different, or the interval command between the previous and next rounds may be different as in the third embodiment. As a result, if it is before the big winning opening is changed, it is possible to notify the player in advance before the big winning opening is changed. Further, after the big winning opening is changed, it is possible to return the launch position to the original position or notify that the big winning opening is changed again. In addition, before and after the big winning opening is changed, both of them can be notified.

1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 10 ... Outer frame 11 ... Front frame 12 ... Upper plate 13 ... Lower plate 14 ... Launch handle 15 ... Game button 16 ... Jog dial 18 ... Cylinder lock 20 ... Game area 21 ... Directional symbol display device 22 ... Starting gate 23A ... 1st special drawing starting port 23B ... 2nd special drawing starting port 23M ... Opening / closing member 24 ... 1st special drawing opening 25 ... 2nd special drawing opening 27 ... Normal winning opening 28A ... 1st special drawing display device 28B ... 2nd special symbol display device 29 ... Ordinary symbol display device 30 ... Inner frame 31 ... Ball tank 32 ... Tank rail 33 ... Payout unit 38 ... External connection terminal board 40 ... Main control device 41 ... Payout control device 42 ... Sub-integration Control device 43 ... Directional design control device 44 ... Launch control device 45 ... Power supply board 53 ... Sub-integrated control device 60 ... Prepaid card unit 101 ... Hinge 110 ... Flat glass 112 ... Speaker 113 ... Frame side decorative lamp 171 ... Lending button 172 ... Settlement Button 173 ... Balance indicator 200 ... Center case 201 ... Outer rail 202 ... Inner rail 203 ... Out port 250 ... Sorting accessory 254 ... Shutter member 255 ... Loss port 256 ... Probability change port 281 ... 1st special figure Hold number display device 282 ... 2nd special figure holding number display device 291 ... normal drawing holding number display device 400 ... first interval image 402 ... character image 404 ... character image 406 ... comment image 410 ... second interval image 412 ... character image 414 ... Character image 416 ... Comment image 420 ... First interval image 422 ... Direction image 424 ... Character image 426 ... Comment image 430 ... Second interval image 432 ... Direction image 434 ... Character image 436 ... Comment image 500 ... Hall computer 512 ... 1st prize opening solenoid 513 ... 2nd prize opening solenoid 514 ... shutter solenoid 515 ... ordinary electric utility solenoid 521 ... payout motor 524 ... switch 527 ... launch motor 530 ... back wiring relay terminal board 531 ... game board relay terminal board 532 … Directional relay terminal board 533… Design display device relay terminal board 534… Payout relay terminal board 535… CR unit terminal board

Claims (1)

And spruce determining means for determining those not based on the game ball entering the sphere to start hole,
A special symbol notification means that notifies the determination result by the hit / fail determination means by a final display of the special symbol, and
Based on the spruce determining means by that winning determine constant results, and the special game execution means for executing a special game to be more advantageous than the normal game state in player,
In the special game, the first big winning opening configured to be able to enter the game ball and the open state
It is provided with a second big winning opening which is provided at a position different from the first big winning opening and is configured to be in an open state where a game ball can be entered in the special game.
The special game is
A plurality of open rounds in which either the first grand prize opening or the second grand prize opening is opened, and
Includes a closing interval that closes both the first winning opening and the second winning opening between the two opening rounds before and after.
Special symbol indicating a determination result of the winning by the spruce determining means includes a plurality of types of FIG pattern,
In the plurality of open rounds, the first open round for opening the first large winning opening and the second opening for opening the second large winning opening are opened according to the type of the special symbol indicating the winning determination result . the combination pattern of the opening round is different, there is provided a ball-shooting game machine,
The maximum opening time of the second opening round is the same as the maximum opening time of the first opening round.
The second big winning opening requires more time to eject the game ball than the first big winning opening.
Further, the second closure Interval subsequent to each of the previous SL second opening rounds included in the plurality of open rounds, subsequent to each of the previous SL first open round included in the plurality of open rounds A ball game machine comprising an interval setting means for setting a closing interval having a longer closing time than the first closing interval.

Images