JP6821185B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine including a plurality of accessories.

Conventionally, a game machine having a plurality of accessories is known. Patent Document 1 is a so-called general electric service type gaming machine in which a plurality of ordinary electric accessories are provided, and a plurality of ordinary electric accessories are opened one after another due to a game ball passing through a specific gate. To disclose. In the above-mentioned game machine, when the game ball passes through the first starting gate, the first normal hit determination is performed, and when the hit is determined, the first ordinary electric accessory is released. Further, when the game ball passes through the fourth starting gate, the fourth hit determination is performed, and when the hit is determined, the fourth ordinary electric accessory is released. When the game ball wins the opened first ordinary electric accessory or the fourth ordinary electric accessory, the second ordinary hit determination is performed, and when it is determined to be a hit, the second ordinary electric accessory is released. When the game ball wins the opened second ordinary electric accessory, the third ordinary hit determination is performed, and when it is determined to be a hit, the third ordinary electric accessory is released.

JP-A-2009-131409

In the above-mentioned game machine, in a jackpot game in which a plurality of ordinary electric accessories are opened one after another, there is a problem that the jackpot game tends to be monotonous because the operation modes of the plurality of ordinary electric accessories are uniform. is there.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of giving an unprecedented change to the operation mode of a character in a jackpot game.

The game machine according to the present invention mutually enters a passage through which the game ball passes, a first state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and a second state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state. The first operation to operate the first operation winning opening from the first state to the second state due to the game ball passing through the first actuating winning opening configured to be operable and the passing opening. The control means, the first region and the second region through which the game ball winning the first operating winning opening can pass, and the game ball winning the first operating winning opening are the first region and the second region. The distribution control means that operates the distribution unit that distributes to any of the above, the first winning opening that operates from the first state to the second state when the game ball passes through the first region, and the game ball A second winning opening that operates from the first state to the second state when passing through the second region, and a second operating winning opening that is configured to be mutually operable in the first state and the second state. , The third operating winning opening and the fourth operating winning opening, and the second operating winning opening from the first state due to the game ball winning in the first winning opening or the fourth operating winning opening. The third actuating winning opening is actuated from the first state to the second state due to the second actuating control means operating in the second state and the game ball winning the second actuating winning opening. The third operation control means for operating the fourth operation winning opening and the fourth operation control means for operating the fourth operation winning opening from the first state to the second state due to the game ball winning the second winning opening. The first operation control means and the distribution control means include a first operation including either distributing a game ball only to the first region or distributing a game ball only to the second region. It is characterized in that the first operation winning opening and the distribution portion are operated by at least one of the pattern and the second operation pattern in which the game ball is distributed to both the first region and the second region. ..

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first operating winning opening operates from the first state to the second state due to the game ball passing through the passing opening. When the first winning opening is activated by passing the game ball that has won the first operating winning opening through the first area, the second operating winning opening is caused by the game ball winning the first winning opening. And the third operation winning opening can be operated continuously. On the other hand, when the second winning opening is activated by passing the game ball that has won the first operating winning opening through the second area, the fourth winning opening is caused by the game ball winning the second winning opening. The winning opening is activated. Then, the second actuating winning opening and the third actuating winning opening can be continuously operated due to the game ball winning the fourth actuating winning opening. The distribution control means has a first operation pattern in which the game ball is distributed only to either the first region or the second region when the first operation winning opening is operated in the second state by the first operation control means. , The distribution unit is operated by any of the second operation patterns in which the game ball is distributed to both the first region and the second region. Therefore, when the distribution unit is operated in the first operation pattern, the second operation winning opening and the third operation winning opening are continuously operated, or the fourth operation winning opening, the second operation winning opening and the third operation are operated. Either one of the continuous operation of the winning opening is performed. When the distribution unit is operated in the second operation pattern, the continuous operation of the second operation winning opening and the third operation winning opening, and the fourth operation winning opening, the second operating winning opening, and the third operating winning opening Both with continuous operation are performed. That is, a plurality of modes of the jackpot game by continuous operation of the fourth operating winning opening, the second operating winning opening, and the third operating winning opening due to the passage of the game ball through the passing opening are provided. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can give an unprecedented change to the operating mode of the accessory in the jackpot game.

The game machine has a first acquisition means for acquiring first information in response to a game ball winning a prize in the first winning opening or the fourth operating winning opening, and the first acquisition means acquired by the first acquisition means. Based on one piece of information, the second operation control means has a first determination means for determining whether to operate the second operation winning opening from the first state to the second state, and the second winning opening has a game ball. Based on the second acquisition means that acquires the second information in response to the winning of the prize and the second information acquired by the second acquisition means, the fourth operation winning opening is provided to the fourth operation control means. A second determination means for determining whether to operate from the first state to the second state may be provided. The first information acquired by the first acquisition means is acquired by the first operation control means while the first operation winning opening is operated in the second state, and the second acquisition means acquires the first information. When the second information is acquired, after the operation of the first operation winning opening by the first operation control means is completed, the operation of the second operation winning opening by the second operation control means is performed. It may be performed with priority over the operation of the fourth operation winning opening by the fourth operation control means.

For example, due to the operation of the distribution section in the second pattern, the first winning opening is opened and the game ball is won in the first winning opening, and the second winning opening is opened and the second winning opening is opened. A game ball may also win a prize in the mouth. In this case, the operation of the second operation winning opening by the second operation control means is prioritized over the operation of the fourth operation winning opening by the fourth operation control means. Therefore, the gaming machine can provide the continuous operation of the fourth operation winning opening, the second operation winning opening, and the third operating winning opening after the continuous operation of the second operation winning opening and the third operating winning opening. Therefore, the gaming machine can provide a jackpot game having an unprecedented operation mode of the accessory.

The game machine stores the second information acquired by the second acquisition means as the hold information for which the determination by the second determination means is held, and the hold storage means for storing the second information. Before the second determination means makes a determination on the hold information, the second determination means refers to the fourth by the second determination means based on the reference means that refers to the hold information and the hold information that is referred to by the reference means. The operation control means may be provided with a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect for notifying whether a determination result indicating that the fourth operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state can be obtained.

In this case, if the second winning opening is opened and the game ball also wins in the second winning opening, it is determined whether the fourth operating winning opening, the second operating winning opening, and the third operating winning opening are continuously operated. It can be notified by a specific effect. For example, when the second winning opening is opened and the game ball is also won in the second winning opening due to the operation of the distribution unit in the first motion pattern, the specific effect can be executed. In addition, due to the fact that the distribution part is operated in the second movement pattern, the first winning opening is opened and the game ball is won in the first winning opening, and the second winning opening is opened and the second winning opening is opened. (Ii) If the game ball also wins in the winning opening, the fourth operating winning opening, the second operating winning opening, and the third operating winning opening, which may be provided after the continuous operation of the second operating winning opening and the third operating winning opening. It is possible to notify by a specific effect whether or not the continuous operation of is executed. Therefore, the game machine can entertain the player by producing an effect according to a jackpot game that has never existed before.

By the second operation control means, the second operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state due to the game ball winning the first winning opening or the fourth operating winning opening. The probability is based on the probability that the fourth operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state due to the game ball winning the second winning opening by the fourth operation control means. May be high.

In this case, the probability that the second operating winning opening and the third operating winning opening will be continuously operated is higher than the probability that the fourth operating winning opening, the second operating winning opening, and the third operating winning opening will be continuously operated. Become. Therefore, the gaming machine gives the player the profit of the game associated with the continuous operation of the second operation winning opening and the third operating winning opening, while the fourth operating winning opening, the second operating winning opening, and the third operating winning opening. It is possible to make the player expect whether the continuous operation of the operation winning opening is further executed. Therefore, the gaming machine can greatly expect the player to benefit from the jackpot game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is a block diagram of the distribution flow path 19. It is explanatory drawing explaining the interlocking of the 1st electric chew 12, the distribution flow path 19, the 1st non-electric accessory 17, and the 2nd non-electric accessory 18. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electric chew opening pattern of the opening / closing member 121 of the 1st electric chew 12 and the operation pattern of a distribution shutter 195. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation such as electric chew during a jackpot game. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation such as electric chew during a jackpot game. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation such as electric chew during a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of a jackpot game. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st ordinary symbol determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram of the first variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a flowchart of the main processing performed on the main board 41. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the second ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 3rd ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 3rd ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 4th ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 4th ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing.

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called general electric service type pachinko machine. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively.

The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main body frame 29 to which the game board 2 can be attached and detached. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape in front view (see FIG. 2). The game board 2 mounted on the main body frame 29 is arranged on the upper portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is held between the main body frame 29 and the front frame 291 mounted on the front side of the main body frame 29. The front frame 291 holds a transparent glass plate and protects the front surface of the game board 2.

An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a metal game ball to the game ball launcher 37 (see FIG. 11) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the launch handle 7. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the launching device has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is launched by 37. An illumination member 35 is provided so as to surround the glass plate of the front frame 291. The illumination member 35 can be lit or blinked according to the progress of the game or the like. Speakers 48 are provided at both corners of the upper portion of the front frame 291.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided in the substantially center of the game area 4. The game ball launched by the game ball launching device 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. A game ball launched with a firing intensity less than a predetermined intensity flows down the left side of the center decoration 8, and a game ball launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity flows down the right side of the center decoration 8. Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as "left-handed", and firing a game ball so as to flow down the right side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as "right-handed".

The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28 and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially in the center of the upper part of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers, characters, and the like. The display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect symbol which is an effect symbol for notifying the player of the result of the normal hit determination. The pachinko machine 1 displays a symbol variation that fluctuates a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect symbols, and then executes a notification effect that confirms and displays a combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the normal hit determination. Notify the player of the result of the normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the result of the first ordinary hit determination, which will be described later, is mainly notified by the notification effect.

A first symbol operating gate 11 through which a game ball can pass is provided below substantially the center of the center decoration 8. In the game area 4 of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of electric tulips (hereinafter referred to as "electric chews") are used as so-called ordinary electric accessories (objects that change the size of the winning opening based on the result of the ordinary hit determination). Is provided. A first electric chew 12 is provided obliquely to the upper right of the display screen 28.

The first electric chew 12 includes an opening / closing member 121 that is electrically opened and closed by the first electric chew solenoid 64 (see FIG. 11). The opening / closing member 121 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member having a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction and extending in the front-rear direction. The opening / closing member 121 hinders the winning of the game ball to the first electric chew 12 by covering the entrance of the first electric chew 12 from above in the closed state, and slides backward in the open state to prevent the first electric chew 12 from winning. The entrance of the game is opened, and the game ball can be won in the first electric chew 12. When the opening / closing member 121 shifts to the open state while the game ball is on the upper side of the opening / closing member 121 in the closed state, the game ball falls from the upper side of the opening / closing member 121 toward the entrance of the first electric chew 12. As a result, the game ball wins the first electric chew 12. Therefore, even when the opening / closing member 121 is opened for a relatively short time by shifting the opening / closing member 121 from the closed state to the open state while the game ball is on the upper side of the opening / closing member 121, the first electric wire A game ball can win a prize in Chu 12. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the first electric chew 12 only when the opening / closing member 121 is in the open state. In the first electric chew 12, the game ball can be won even in the closed state where the opening / closing member 121 is closed, and when the opening / closing member 121 is opened, the game ball can be won more easily than in the closed state. It may be a configuration.

A first non-electric accessory 17 is provided diagonally downward to the left of the first electric chew 12. The first non-electric accessory 17 is configured as a winning opening for the second type non-electric accessory. The second type non-electric accessory is an accessory other than the electric accessory (the accessory operated by electric power), and the game ball wins a prize in a specific winning opening other than the winning opening, or opens a specific gate. It is an accessory that operates when it passes. That is, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is not electrically opened / closed by a solenoid or the like, but is mechanically opened / closed. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the first non-electric accessory 17 only when the opening / closing member 171 is in the open state. The first non-electric accessory 17 can win a game ball even in the closed state in which the opening / closing member 171 is closed, and the opening / closing member 171 makes it easier to win the game ball than in the closed state. The configuration may be.

A second non-electric accessory 18 is provided diagonally upward to the right of the first non-electric accessory 17. The second non-electric accessory 18 is also configured as a winning opening for the second type non-electric accessory. Therefore, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is mechanically opened / closed. In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the second non-electric accessory 18 only when the opening / closing member 181 is in the open state. The second non-electric accessory 18 can win a game ball even in the closed state in which the opening / closing member 181 is closed, and the opening / closing member 181 makes it easier to win the game ball than in the closed state. The configuration may be.

A distribution flow path 19 is provided at a position between the first electric chew 12 and the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 in the vertical direction. The distribution flow path 19 is a flow path through which only the game balls that have won the first electric chew 12 can pass, and is provided on the rear side with respect to the front surface of the game board 2.

A second electric chew 13 is provided diagonally to the lower right of the first symbol operating gate 11. The second electric chew 13 includes an opening / closing member 131 that is electrically opened and closed by the second electric chew solenoid 65 (see FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the second electric chew 13 only when the opening / closing member 131 is in the open state. A third electric chew 14 is provided diagonally downward to the left of the second electric chew 13. The third electric chew 14 includes an opening / closing member 141 that is electrically opened and closed by the third electric chew solenoid 66 (see FIG. 11). A fourth electric power chew 15 is provided diagonally downward to the right of the first non-electric accessory 17. The fourth electric power chew 15 includes an opening / closing member 151 that is electrically opened and closed by the fourth electric power chew solenoid 67 (see FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15 only when the opening / closing member 151 is in the open state. The second electric chew 13, the third electric chew 14, and the fourth electric power chew 15 can win a prize in the game ball even when the opening / closing members 131, 141, 151 are closed, and the opening / closing member 131, By opening 141 and 151, the game ball may be easier to win than in the closed state.

In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an out port 20, various illumination members, a winning port, a windmill, a game nail, and the like. The out port 20 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. Among the game balls flowing down the game area 4, the first electric chew 12, the second electric power chew 13, the third electric power chew 14, the fourth electric power chew 15, the first non-electric accessory 17, and the second non-electric accessory 18 The game ball that has flowed down to the lower part of the game area 4 without winning any of the other winning openings is discharged to the outside of the gaming area 4 after passing through the out opening 20. Hereinafter, when the first electric power chew 12, the second electric power chew 13, the third electric power chew 14, and the fourth electric power chew 15 are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as electric power chews. Further, when the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as non-electric accessories.

Since each game member is arranged as described above in the game area 4, the left-handed game ball is more likely to pass through the first symbol operating gate 11 than the right-handed game ball. In addition, the right-handed game ball has a first electric chew 12, a second electric chew 13, a third electric power chew 14, a fourth electric power chew 15, and a first non-electric accessory 17 than a left-handed game ball. , It is easy to win the second non-electric accessory 18. The left-handed game ball wins the first electric power chew 12, the second electric power chew 13, the third electric power chew 14, the fourth electric power chew 15, the first non-electric accessory 17, and the second non-electric accessory 18. That is difficult. Therefore, the player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game described later, and advances the game by hitting left in other cases.

A symbol display unit 24 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first ordinary symbol display unit, a second ordinary symbol display unit, a third ordinary symbol display unit, a fourth ordinary symbol display unit, a first ordinary symbol storage number display LED, and a second ordinary symbol storage number display. It includes an LED, a third ordinary symbol storage number display LED, and a fourth ordinary symbol storage number display LED. The 1st to 4th ordinary symbol display units are each composed of 1 to a plurality of LEDs or 7-segment LEDs, and the 1st to 4th ordinary symbols indicating the result of the 1st to 4th ordinary hit determination are lit by the LED and Displayed by turning off. The 1st to 4th ordinary symbol storage number display LEDs display the number of game balls (so-called "holding ball number") for which the result of the 1st to 4th ordinary hit determination has not yet been displayed.

There is a certain limit on the number of electric chews that are normally electric accessories, from the viewpoint of gambling. The pachinko machine 1 comprises the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 as winning openings for the second type non-electric accessory. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can be provided with the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 in addition to the electric chew, regardless of the limitation on the number of ordinary electric accessories. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 realizes a novel game specification equipped with many accessories without being bound by various restrictions.

The detailed configuration of the distribution flow path 19 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution flow path 19 includes a flow path 191 through which the game ball can flow down. Although not shown, the upper end of the flow path 191 communicates with the inside of the first electric chew 12. The flow path 191 branches into a first flow path 191A and a second flow path 191B at substantially the center in the vertical direction thereof. The first flow path 191A extends diagonally downward to the left from the branch point of the distribution flow path 19, and then extends downward. The second flow path 191B extends in the vertical direction. A first passage region 192 is provided at the lower end of the first flow path 191A. A second passage region 193 is provided at the lower end of the second flow path 191B. The first passing region 192 and the second passing region 193 are regions formed so that the game ball can pass through, respectively.

A distribution shutter 195 is provided at a branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B. The distribution shutter 195 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member that is configured to be able to swing around the branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B, and is electrically operated by the distribution shutter solenoid 69 (see FIG. 11). Is activated. When the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1, the distribution shutter 195 regulates the passage of the game ball through the second flow path 191B and allows the game ball to pass through the first flow path 191A, thereby causing the game ball to pass. It leads to the first passage region 192. The first position D1 is a position in which the distribution shutter 195 is in the origin position. When the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2, the distribution shutter 195 regulates the passage of the game ball through the first flow path 191A and allows the game ball to pass through the second flow path 191B, thereby causing the game ball to pass. Guide to the second passage area 193. That is, the distribution shutter 195 distributes whether the game ball winning the first electric chew 12 passes through the first passing area 192 or the second passing area 193.

A first actuating mechanism (not shown) is provided behind the first passage region 192. The first actuating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the first passing region 192, the first operating mechanism is activated (for example, the hook is disengaged), and the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. That is, the first passage region 192 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the first non-electric accessory 17 according to the second type non-electric accessory. The game ball that has passed through the first passage region 192 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution flow path 19.

Further, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is provided with a first closing mechanism (not shown). The first closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (two in this embodiment) of game balls win the first non-electric accessory 17, the first closing mechanism operates (for example, the gear rotates), and the first non-electric accessory 17 The opening / closing member 171 of 17 is closed. In this way, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

A second actuating mechanism (not shown) is provided behind the second passage region 193. The second actuating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second actuating mechanism is activated (for example, the hook is disengaged), and the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened. That is, the second passage region 193 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the second non-electric accessory 18 according to the second type non-electric accessory. The game ball that has passed through the second passage region 193 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution flow path 19.

Further, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is provided with a second closing mechanism (not shown). The second closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (two in this embodiment) of game balls win the second non-electric accessory 18, the second closing mechanism operates (for example, the gear rotates), and the second non-electric accessory 18 The opening / closing member 181 of 18 is closed. In this way, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

With reference to FIG. 4, the interlocking of the first electric chew 12, the distribution flow path 19, the first non-electric accessory 17, and the second non-electric accessory 18 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is opened, the game ball can win the first electric chew 12. In (A), it is assumed that one game ball wins in the first electric chew 12.

As shown in (B), when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 (see FIG. 3), the game ball winning the first electric chew 12 flows down the first flow path 191A and then the first It passes through one passage area 192. As a result, the first actuating mechanism is activated, and the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. The opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is closed after performing an opening operation based on a predetermined opening pattern.

Next, as shown in (C), when the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened, the game ball can win the first non-electric accessory 17. In (C), it is assumed that one game ball wins in the opened first non-electric accessory 17. As a result, as shown in (D), the first closing mechanism operates, and the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed.

On the other hand, as shown in (E), when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 (see FIG. 3), the game ball winning the first electric chew 12 flows down the second flow path 191B. After that, it passes through the second passage area 193. As a result, the second actuating mechanism is activated, and the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened. The opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is closed after performing an opening operation based on a predetermined opening pattern.

Next, as shown in (F), when the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened, the game ball can win the second non-electric accessory 18. When the distribution shutter 195 finishes its operation, it returns to the first position D1 which is the origin position. In (F), it is assumed that one game ball wins in the opened second non-electric accessory 18. As a result, as shown in (D), the second closing mechanism is activated, and the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is closed.

The opening pattern of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 and the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195 will be described with reference to FIG. When the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is determined to be the first ordinary hit by the first ordinary hit determination triggered by the passage of the game ball through the first symbol operating gate 11, the first ordinary hit An opening / closing operation related to a normal hit game is performed with an opening pattern according to the type. If a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls wins in the first electric chew 12 during one normal hit game, the opening / closing member 121 is in the middle of the opening / closing operation according to each opening pattern. The opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 12 is completed, and the first electric chew 12 is closed. This predetermined number may be any number other than 10.

The opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 12 related to the normal hit game is performed in the opening pattern of either the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2. In the first pattern P1, first, the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is opened from the time point T0 until the time TA elapses. In this embodiment, the time TA is 0.250 seconds. When the time TA elapses from the time point T0, the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is closed. After that, the closed state of the opening / closing member 121 continues for about 4 seconds, and when the time point T2 is reached, the first opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 ends. Therefore, one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 in the first pattern P1 is performed over a time TB from the time point T0 to the time point T2. In this embodiment, the time TB is about 4.3 seconds.

When the first opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is completed, the second opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed between the time point T2 and the time point T4. The second and subsequent opening / closing operations of the opening / closing member 121 are also composed of an open state of the time TA and a closed state of about 4 seconds. The opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 12 related to the normal hit game is performed until 10 or more game balls win a prize in the first electric chew 12 or the opening / closing operation of a predetermined number of times is completed. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that one game ball wins the first electric chew 12 in one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121. Therefore, in the first pattern P1, such an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 for about 4.3 seconds is performed up to 10 times. When the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed 10 times, the normal hit game in the first pattern P1 is performed from the time point T0 to the time point T20. In the present embodiment, the time from the time point T0 to the time point T20 is about 43.0 seconds.

On the other hand, in the second pattern P2, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 similar to that of the first pattern P1 is performed up to five times. The opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 12 in the second pattern P2 is also performed until 10 or more game balls win a prize in the first electric chew 12 or the opening / closing operation of a predetermined number of times is completed. Further, also in the second pattern P2, it is assumed that one game ball wins the first electric chew 12 in one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121. Therefore, in the second pattern P2, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed up to 5 times for about 4.3 seconds. When the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed five times, the normal hit game in the second pattern P2 is performed from the time point T0 to the time point T10. In the present embodiment, the time from the time point T0 to the time point T10 is about 21.5 seconds.

The distribution shutter 195 operates in a predetermined distribution shutter operation pattern. The distribution shutter 195 before starting the operation is arranged at the second position D2. The operation of the distribution shutter 195 according to the distribution shutter operation pattern is started at the time point T0, which is the start time of the normal hit game of the first electric chew 12. In the distribution shutter operation pattern, the distribution shutter 195 moves from the second position D2 and is arranged at the first position D1 from the time point T0, which is the start time of the normal hit game, until the time TC elapses. In this embodiment, the time TC is 21.5 seconds. After that, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2. Therefore, in the normal hit game in the first pattern P1, the distribution shutter 195 is the first from the start time to the end time (between time point T0 and time point T10) of the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 121 five times in the first half. It is arranged at one position D1. Further, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 from the start time to the end time of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 five times in the latter half (between the time point T10 and the time point T20). Further, in the normal hit game in the second pattern P2, the distribution shutter 195 is set to the first position D1 while the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed up to 5 times (between the time point T0 and the time point T10). Be placed. Further, the distribution shutter 195 returns to the second position D2 at the same time as the end of the normal hit game in the second pattern P2.

Therefore, in the first pattern P1, almost all of the game balls that win the first electric chew 12 in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 five times in the first half and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 are the first flow paths. It is guided to 191A and passes through the first passage area 192. When the game ball passes through the first passing region 192, the first operating mechanism is activated to open the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17. Therefore, in the first half of the normal hit game in the first pattern P1, when the game ball wins the first electric chew 12, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 opens / closes the second non-electric accessory 18. It is easier to be opened than the member 181.

On the other hand, in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 in the latter half of the first pattern P1, almost all of the game balls that win the first electric chew 12 and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 are the second flow paths. It is guided to 191B and passes through the second passage area 193. When the game ball passes through the second passing region 193, the second operating mechanism is activated to open the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18. Therefore, in the latter half of the normal hit game in the first pattern P1, when the game ball wins the first electric chew 12, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 opens / closes the first non-electric accessory 17. It is easier to be opened than the member 171.

Further, in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 in the second pattern P2, almost all of the game balls that win the first electric chew 12 and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 are guided to the first flow path 191A. It passes through the first passage area 192. Therefore, in the normal hit game in the second pattern P2, when the game ball wins the first electric chew 12, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 changes to the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18. It is easier to be opened than. Hereinafter, the first pattern P1 and the second pattern P2, which are the opening patterns of the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12, are collectively referred to as an electric chew opening pattern.

An example of the flow of the jackpot game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The first symbol actuating gate 11 is an actuating gate of the first ordinary symbol. The jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 is started when the first normal hit game is started. 6 to 8 show the case where the game is started by left-handed and the first normal hit is determined by the first normal hit judgment when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11. The basic operation of each electric chew in the above and the time chart of the effect executed on the display screen 28 are shown.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, the first normal hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the first ordinary hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as "first ordinary hit probability") is about 1/60. The probability of first normal hit is not limited to about 1/60, and may be lower than 1/60 or higher. Hereinafter, the determination of a hit by the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "first ordinary hit". In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have passed through the first symbol operating gate 11 (maximum number of first reserved balls) that can hold the first normal hit determination and store random numbers is "4. ". In the first ordinary hit determination, whether it is the first ordinary hit or the miss is determined based on the first hit random number.

When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronization with the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol, the display screen 28 and the speaker 48 perform a notification effect for notifying the result of the first ordinary hit determination. When it is determined by the first ordinary hit determination that it is the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary hit game in which the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 is opened is executed. The first electric chew 12 is opened after the first ordinary symbol indicating that it is the first ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened first electric chew 12, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of winning game balls. In order to make the first electric chew 12 win the game ball, the player proceeds with the subsequent games by right-handed.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which the first normal hit game is executed in the first pattern P1. In each of the five opening / closing operations of the opening / closing member 121 in the first half, about one game ball wins the opened first electric chew 12. The game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 flows down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19, is guided to the first flow path 191A, and passes through the first passage region 192. When the game ball passes through the first passing region 192, the opening / closing member 171 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. When two game balls win the opened first non-electric accessory 17, the opening / closing member 171 is closed by the operation of the first closing mechanism. As described above, one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 in the first pattern P1 and the second pattern P2 is performed over a time TB. In the time TB, after the opening of the first electric chew 12, one game ball wins the first electric chew 12, the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened, and the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. It is provided in consideration of the time until the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed by winning two game balls. In the present embodiment, when one game ball is won in each of the first electric chew 12 and the first non-electric accessory 17, 15 prize balls are paid out. Therefore, about 45 (15 × 3 = 45) prize balls are paid out by winning the game balls accompanying the opening of the first electric chew 12 and the opening of the first non-electric accessory 17 performed over the time TB. .. Therefore, by performing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 five times in the first half of the first pattern P1, about 225 prize balls (45 × 5 = 225) are paid out.

In each of the opening and closing operations of the opening and closing member 121 in the latter half of the first normal hit game in the first pattern P1, about one game ball wins the opened first electric chew 12. The game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 flows down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19, is guided to the second flow path 191B, and passes through the second passage region 193. When the game ball passes through the second passing region 193, the opening / closing member 181 of the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened. When two game balls win the opened second non-electric accessory 18, the opening / closing member 181 is closed by the operation of the second closing mechanism. In the time TB, after the opening of the first electric chew 12, one game ball wins the first electric chew 12, the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened, and the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened. It is provided in consideration of the time until the second non-electric accessory 18 is closed by winning two game balls in 18. In the present embodiment, when one game ball wins the second non-electric accessory 18, 15 prize balls are paid out. Therefore, about 45 (15 × 3 = 45) prize balls are paid out by winning the game balls accompanying the opening of the first electric chew 12 and the opening of the second non-electric accessory 18 performed over the time TB. .. Therefore, by performing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 five times in the latter half of the first pattern P1, about 225 prize balls (45 × 5 = 225) are paid out. Therefore, when the first normal hit game is performed in the first pattern P1, about 450 prize balls (225 × 2 = 450) are paid out.

Although not shown, when the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2 described above, the opening of the first electric chew 12 and the first non-electric accessory 17 similar to the first half of the first pattern P1 are performed. Since the opening is performed, about 225 prize balls (45 x 5 = 225) will be paid out.

In the present embodiment, a "story bonus" effect is performed during the execution of the first normal hit game. The story bonus production consists of a "first half story" production and a "second half story" production. The first half story effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image on the display screen 28 while the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed five times in the first half of the first pattern P1. In the latter half story production, while the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 is performed five times in the latter half of the first pattern P1, a predetermined image having a content further developed from the image content displayed on the display screen 28 in the first half story is displayed. It is done by. When the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2, only the first half story production is performed. The story bonus effect is performed after the notification effect for notifying that the determination result by the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit is completed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the first ordinary hit game while expecting that the story bonus production develops from the first half story production to the second half story production.

FIG. 7 shows an example of interlocking of the second electric chew 13 and the third electric chew 14 after the first normal hit game in the first pattern P1 is completed. The first non-electric accessory 17 opened with the first normal hit game in the first pattern P1 and the second pattern P2 is the operating port of the second normal symbol. When the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17, the second normal hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the second ordinary hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as "second ordinary hit probability") is 100%. Hereinafter, the determination of a hit by the second ordinary hit determination is also referred to as a "second ordinary hit". The second normal hit probability does not have to be 100%, and may be less than 100%.

When the hit is determined by the second normal hit determination, the second normal hit game in which the opening / closing member 131 of the second electric chew 13 is opened is executed. The second electric chew 13 is opened after the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened second electric chew 13, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of winning game balls. The second electric chew 13 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "second opening time") and the winning of four game balls are satisfied. ..

After the end of the first normal hit game, the second normal hit determination is performed on the ball stored in the first (first) of the second reserved balls. In the second ordinary hit determination, whether it is a second ordinary hit or a miss is determined based on the second hit random number. When the number of second reserved balls is "3", the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol is 4 seconds, and when the number of second reserved balls is "2" or less, the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol is 10 seconds. is there. Therefore, after the end of the first normal hit game, the first change of the second normal symbol is performed for 4 seconds, and then the second electric chew 13 is opened once to perform the second normal hit game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that four game balls win the second electric chew 13 in one second normal hit game. The second normal symbol does not change during the second normal hit game.

The second electric chew 13 is an operating port of the third ordinary symbol. When the game ball enters the second electric chew 13, the third normal hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the third ordinary hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as "third ordinary hit probability") is 100%. Hereinafter, the determination of a hit by the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as a "third ordinary hit". The third normal hit probability does not have to be 100%, and may be less than 100%.

When the hit is determined by the third normal hit determination, the third normal hit game in which the opening / closing member 141 of the third electric chew 14 is opened is executed. The third electric chew 14 is opened after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened third electric chew 14, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of winning game balls. The third electric chew 14 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "third opening time") and the winning of seven game balls are satisfied. .. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have won the second electric chew 13 (maximum number of third reserved balls) that can hold the third normal hit determination and store random numbers is "4". Is. Since a maximum of four game balls can be won in the second electric chew 13, the third ordinary hit determination is performed a maximum of four times, and the third ordinary hit game is also performed a maximum of four times.

After the end of the first second ordinary hit game, the third ordinary hit determination is performed on the ball stored in the first (first) of the third reserved balls. In the third ordinary hit determination, whether it is a third ordinary hit or an outlier is determined based on a third hit random number. In addition, the third ordinary symbol begins to change. If it is determined as the third ordinary hit in the first third ordinary hit determination, the third electric chew 14 is released as the third ordinary hit game after the change of the third ordinary symbol is completed. Next, the third normal hit determination is performed on the second stored ball among the third reserved balls. If it is determined as the third ordinary hit in the second third ordinary hit determination, the third electric chew 14 is released as the third ordinary hit game. Hereinafter, until the number of the third reserved balls becomes "0", the change of the third ordinary symbol and the third ordinary hit game are repeated up to four times. Hereinafter, a maximum of four third ordinary hit games executed for each of the four game balls that have won the second electric chew 13 will be combined, and hereinafter, it will be referred to as a "series of third ordinary hit games".

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time and the third opening time of the second normal symbol, the third normal symbol are adjusted so that one series of third normal hit games is performed during the fluctuation of the second normal symbol. ing. Therefore, after the end of one series of third ordinary hit games, the variation of the second ordinary symbol ends, and the second ordinary hit game is performed. Hereinafter, the second normal hit game and a series of third normal hit games are repeated up to four times until the number of second reserved balls becomes "0".

In the present embodiment, the "ending bonus" effect is performed while the second normal hit game and the series of third normal hit games are repeated up to four times. The ending bonus effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image showing the ending of the story progressed by the story bonus effect on the display screen 28. The ending bonus effect is executed when the first normal hit game is performed in either the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2.

The second non-electric accessory 18 opened in the latter half of the first normal hit game of the first pattern P1 is the operating port of the fourth normal symbol. When the game ball wins the second non-electric accessory 18, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. In the fourth ordinary hit determination, whether it is the fourth ordinary hit or the miss is determined based on the fourth hit random number. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the fourth ordinary hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as "fourth ordinary hit probability") is 70%. Hereinafter, the determination of a hit by the fourth ordinary hit determination is also referred to as a "fourth ordinary hit". The fourth normal hit probability does not have to be 70%, and may be higher or lower than 70%. For example, the fourth normal hit probability may be set to 100%.

When the hit is determined by the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal hit game in which the opening / closing member 151 of the fourth electric power chew 15 is opened is executed. The fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol for notifying that the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit is while the second ordinary hit game and the series of third ordinary hit games are repeated four times. It is set according to the time of. The variation of the fourth ordinary symbol that notifies that the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit is hereinafter referred to as "hit variation". The fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol for notifying that the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order is set to a time shorter than the hit fluctuation. The fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol that notifies that the result of the fourth normal hit determination is out of order is hereinafter referred to as "out of order fluctuation". In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have won the second non-electric accessory 18 (maximum number of 4th reserved balls) that can hold the 4th normal hit determination and store random numbers is ". 4 ". Therefore, the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed up to four times, and the fourth ordinary hit game is also performed up to four times. FIG. 7 shows a case where the first variation is the out-of-order variation and the second variation is the hit variation among the fluctuations of the fourth ordinary symbol performed up to four times according to the execution of the fourth ordinary hit determination. There is.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol is set shorter than the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol. Therefore, if both the second normal symbol and the fourth normal symbol start to change immediately after the end of the first normal hit game, the change of the second normal symbol ends before the change of the fourth normal symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the electric chews is open, the fluctuation time of the first to fourth ordinary symbols is not measured. When the change of the second ordinary symbol is completed, the second electric chew 13 is opened as a second ordinary hit game. When the game ball wins the opened second electric chew 13, a series of third ordinary hit games is performed. Therefore, while the second electric chew 13 and the third electric chew 14 are opened in the second ordinary hit game and the third ordinary hit game, the changing fourth ordinary symbol continues to change. Therefore, after the end of the first ordinary hit game, the second ordinary hit game is given priority over the fourth ordinary hit game. In other words, if a game ball wins both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 during the first ordinary hit game, after the end of the first ordinary hit game, the fourth electric power chew 15 The opening is stocked, and the second electric chew 13 is opened before the fourth electric chew 15.

FIG. 8 is performed by winning a game ball in the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15 during the fourth ordinary hit game after the first ordinary hit game in the first pattern P1 is completed and the ending bonus effect is performed. An example of interlocking of the second electric power chew 13 and the third electric power chew 14 is shown. In the present embodiment, in addition to the first non-electric accessory 17, the fourth electric power chew 15 is also the operating port of the second ordinary symbol. Therefore, when the game ball wins the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15, the second normal hit determination is performed. When it is determined to be a hit by the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit game in which the second electric chew 13 is released is executed. When the game ball wins the second electric chew 13 in the second ordinary hit game, the third ordinary hit determination is performed. When it is determined by the third ordinary hit determination that the third ordinary hit is determined, the third ordinary hit game in which the third electric chew 14 is opened is executed. The third ordinary hit game is performed as a series of third ordinary hit games. Therefore, each time the fourth ordinary hit determines that the fourth ordinary hit is performed, the second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games are repeated up to four times.

In the present embodiment, with the execution of the fourth normal hit game as an opportunity, the "battle bonus" effect is performed while the second normal hit game and the series of third normal hit games are repeated up to four times. The battle bonus production is a production in which a friendly character and an enemy character appear and fight each other. If it is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination that it is the fourth ordinary hit, the ally character wins, and the second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games are repeated up to four times. If it is determined to be out of the 4th normal hit judgment, the ally character is defeated, and if the number of 4th reserved balls is not "0", the next battle is performed. When the number of 4th reserved balls becomes "0" and the repetition of the second normal hit game and the series of third normal hit games is completed, the big hit game ends. With the end of the jackpot game, the player returns the firing strength of the game ball from right-handed to left-handed.

As described above, when a game ball wins both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 during the first ordinary hit game, the second ordinary hit 13 is first opened. A game is played, and a series of third ordinary hit games are played accordingly. The fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is set corresponding to the time between the second ordinary hit game and the series of third ordinary hit games being repeated four times. Therefore, after the second normal hit determination is performed up to four times and the number of second reserved balls becomes "0", the fourth normal hit game in which the fourth electric power chew 15 is released is performed. When a game ball wins in the opened Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15, up to four second reserved balls are stored again. In this way, when the first normal hit game is performed in the first pattern P1, first, the second normal hit game and a series of third normal hit games are repeatedly performed up to four times together with the ending bonus effect. After that, along with the battle bonus production, one opening of the fourth electric power chew 15 and a maximum of four times of the second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games are repeated.

When the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2, the second non-electric accessory 18 is not substantially released during the first normal hit game, so that the first normal hit game is performed during the first normal hit game. (Ii) The number of game balls that win the non-electric accessory 18 is substantially zero. In this case, since the number of fourth reserved balls remains "0" even if the jackpot game is performed, the fourth normal hit determination is not performed during the jackpot game. Therefore, if the number of fourth reserved balls remains "0" during the jackpot game, the jackpot game ends with the end of the ending bonus effect. In other words, when the first ordinary hit game is performed in the first pattern P1, the battle bonus effect is performed after the ending bonus effect is completed, and the second ordinary hit is performed the number of times according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination. The jackpot game ends after the game is repeated with a series of third normal hit games. When the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2, the battle bonus effect is not performed after the end bonus effect is completed, and the jackpot game ends with the end of the ending bonus effect.

The pattern of the jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As described above, the jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 is started when the first normal hit game is started. During the jackpot game, the game progresses by hitting right. In addition, the flow of subsequent big hit games varies depending on the content of the first ordinary hit game.

When it is determined by the first ordinary hit determination that it is the first ordinary hit, either the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2 is determined as the electric chew opening pattern in the first ordinary hit game. In the present embodiment, the ratio at which the first pattern P1 is determined is 33%, and the ratio at which the second pattern P2 is determined is 67%. A story bonus effect is executed during the execution of the first normal hit game. When either the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2 is determined, the first half story production is first executed. In the first half story production, the first electric chew 12 opens the time TA, and about one game ball wins the first electric chew 12. Along with this, the first non-electric accessory 17 opens, and when two game balls win the opened first non-electric accessory 17, the first non-electric accessory 17 closes. The game related to the interlocking of the first electric chew 12 and the first non-electric accessory 17 is hereinafter referred to as the first block B1. In the first half story production, the first block B1 is repeated 5 times.

When the first pattern P1 is determined as the electric chew opening pattern of the first ordinary hit game, it develops into the second half story production after the end of the first half story production. In the second half story production, in the first half story production, the first electric chew 12 opens the time TA, and about one game ball wins the first electric chew 12. Along with this, the second non-electric accessory 18 opens, and when two game balls win the opened second non-electric accessory 18, the second non-electric accessory 18 closes. The game related to the interlocking of the first electric chew 12 and the second non-electric accessory 18 is hereinafter referred to as the second block B2. In the second half story production, the second block B2 is repeated 5 times. When the second half story production is completed, it shifts to the ending bonus production. In response to the determination of the first pattern P1 as the electric chew opening pattern, the pattern of the jackpot game in which both the first half story production and the second half story production are performed during the first normal hit game is referred to as "development pattern" below. Also called.

On the other hand, when the first pattern P1 is determined as the electric chew opening pattern of the first ordinary hit game, after the first half story production is completed, the ending bonus production is started without developing into the second half story production. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball is won in the first non-electric accessory 17 and the prize ball to be paid out when one game ball is won in the second non-electric accessory 18. The number of prize balls is the same as 15 in each case. Therefore, the number of prize balls paid out in the first ordinary game when the first ordinary game is played in the first pattern P1 is the first ordinary when the first ordinary game is played in the second pattern P2. It will be about twice the number of prize balls paid out in the winning game. The pattern of the jackpot game in which only the first half story production is performed during the first normal hit game in response to the determination of the second pattern P2 as the electric chew opening pattern is also referred to as a "non-developed pattern" below.

FIG. 7 shows the progress of the jackpot game after the ending bonus production. Both the development pattern and the non-development pattern shift to the ending bonus production when the story bonus production is completed. Immediately after shifting to the ending bonus production, the number of second reserved balls is "4" at the maximum because the game ball won the first non-electric accessory 17 in the first half story production of the story bonus production. For this reason, the second normal hit game and a series of third normal hit games are repeated up to four times in response to the second normal hit determination being sequentially performed based on the second reserved ball after the story bonus production is completed. Is done. The game related to the interlocking of the second electric chew 13 and the third electric chew 14 related to the second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games is hereinafter referred to as the third block B3.

Next, in the case of the development pattern, the number of fourth reserved balls is the maximum at the end of the first ordinary hit game because the game ball wins the second non-electric accessory 18 in the second half story production of the story bonus production. There are "4" pieces. Therefore, after the end of the first ordinary hit game, the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed based on the fourth reserved ball, and when the determination result of the fourth ordinary hit is obtained, the fourth ordinary hit game is performed after the end of the ending bonus. Is done. When the fourth ordinary hit game is performed by opening the fourth electric power chew 15, a game ball can win a prize in the opened fourth electric power chew 15. As described above, the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15 is the operating port of the second ordinary symbol. With the fourth normal hit game, the maximum number of second reserved balls is "4". Therefore, the second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games (the first) are performed in response to the second ordinary hit determination being sequentially performed based on the second reserved ball after the end of one fourth ordinary hit game. The game of three blocks B3) is repeated up to four times. A battle bonus effect is performed while the first fourth normal hit game and the third block B3 game are performed.

As described above, the probability of the fourth ordinary hit in the fourth ordinary hit determination is 70%. Therefore, when the number of fourth reserved balls reaches the maximum number of fourth reserved balls "4" in the first ordinary hit game, the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed based on these fourth reserved balls. It is judged to be the fourth normal hit up to four times. One fourth ordinary hit game and a third block B3 game are performed according to the number of times the fourth ordinary hit determination determines that the fourth ordinary hit is made. A battle bonus effect is performed every time the fourth normal hit game and the third block B3 game are played. As the number of times the battle bonus production is continued increases, the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game increases. Therefore, the player can proceed with the jackpot game while paying attention to how many times the battle bonus effect is continuously performed. If it is determined that the fourth normal hit is a fourth normal hit based on the four fourth reserved balls, the fourth battle bonus effect is performed as a special effect such as a "complete bonus" effect. The complete bonus production is a production that celebrates the maximum number of prize balls paid to the player in the jackpot game. When all the battle bonus productions are finished, the jackpot game is finished.

In this way, the battle bonus effect is continuously performed according to the number of times that the fourth ordinary hit determination determines that the fourth ordinary hit is achieved. The fourth reserved ball is memorized during the first normal hit game. In the present embodiment, in the pachinko machine 1, when the fourth ordinary hit random number is acquired, which is a stage before the fourth ordinary hit determination is actually performed, the fourth ordinary hit random number related to the fourth reserved ball is the fourth. A so-called look-ahead is performed, which refers to information on whether or not the value indicates that it is a normal hit. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 can change each content of the latter half story production and the ending bonus production of the story bonus production according to the result of pre-reading. The pre-reading result is whether or not the random number per 4th ordinary hit related to the 4th reserved sphere is a value indicating that it is the 4th ordinary hit, and the 4th ordinary hit indicating that it is the 4th ordinary hit of the 4th reserved sphere. The number of random numbers to win. In the present embodiment, the fourth ordinary hit random number is pre-read when the fourth ordinary hit random number is acquired, but in addition to this, the fourth ordinary hit determination is actually performed during the first ordinary hit game, the ending bonus production, and the like. Pre-reading may be performed at a stage earlier than that.

On the other hand, in the case of the non-development pattern, since the latter half story production of the story bonus production is not performed, the game ball does not win the second non-electric accessory 18 during the first normal hit game, and the fourth reserved ball number. Is "0". Therefore, the fourth ordinary hit determination is not performed after the end of the first ordinary hit game. Therefore, after the end of the ending bonus, the fourth normal hit game is not performed, and the game of the third block B3 is not newly started. Therefore, the jackpot game ends with the end of the ending bonus effect. After the jackpot game is over, the game progresses by hitting left.

In this way, the jackpot game largely diverges according to the two patterns of the development pattern and the non-development pattern. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can allow the player to proceed with the jackpot game while expecting the production content to develop from the first half story production to the second half story production during the story bonus production. Further, when the production content develops from the first half story production to the second half story production, the player can expect how many times the battle bonus production will be continuously performed. When the number of times the battle bonus effect is continuously performed is the maximum number, the player can be given a sense of superiority by executing the complete bonus effect. On the other hand, even if the story bonus production does not develop from the first half story production to the second half story production, the prize ball accompanying the game of the first block B1 in the first half story production and the game of the second block B2 in the ending bonus production The accompanying prize ball is paid out to the player. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can continue the game while expecting the player who plays the jackpot game of the non-development pattern to play the jackpot game next time.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power supply board 42.

The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The main board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, the output port 55, and the first symbol operation gate switch 61 via the I / O interface 54. The output port 55 outputs the information of the pachinko machine 1 to the game hall management computer (not shown). The first symbol operating gate switch 61 is provided in the first symbol operating gate 11 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first symbol operating gate 11.

The sub-control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, an operation button 9, and a speaker 48. The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as production according to a command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the illumination board 31. The illumination board 31 is equipped with, for example, an LED, and is provided inside the various illumination members described above. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emitting operation of the illumination board 31 and the like according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431 and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in response to a command transmitted from the main board 41, and causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

The relay board 47 includes a first electric chew solenoid 64, a second electric chew solenoid 65, a third electric chew solenoid 66, a fourth electric chew solenoid 67, a distribution shutter solenoid 69, a first electric chew switch 71, and a second electric chew. It is connected to the switch 72, the third electric power chew switch 73, the fourth electric power chew switch 74, the first non-electric solenoid switch 76, the second non-electric solenoid switch 77, and the symbol display unit 24.

The first electric chew solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 during the first normal hit game. The second electric chew solenoid 65 opens and closes the opening / closing member 131 of the second electric chew 13 during the second normal hit game. The third electric chew solenoid 66 opens and closes the opening / closing member 141 of the third electric chew 14 during the third normal hit game. The fourth electric power chew solenoid 67 opens and closes the opening / closing member 161 of the fourth electric power chew 16 during the fourth normal hit game. The first electric chew switch 71 is provided on the first electric chew 12, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first electric chew 12. The second electric chew switch 72 is provided on the second electric chew 13 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second electric chew 13. The third electric chew switch 73 is provided on the third electric chew 14, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the third electric chew 14. The fourth electric power chew switch 74 is provided in the fourth electric power chew 15, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the fourth electric power chew 15. The first non-electric accessory switch 76 is provided on the first non-electric accessory 17, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first non-electric accessory 17. The second non-electric accessory switch 77 is provided on the second non-electric accessory 18, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second non-electric accessory 18.

The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies stabilized DC power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball into the game area 4 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment).

The first ordinary hit relationship information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. The first ordinary hit relationship information storage area is used in the first ordinary symbol processing (see FIG. 16) of the main processing described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first ordinary hit-related information storage area. In the present embodiment, the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area is provided with four storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of first reserved balls. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, if the number of first reserved balls due to the passage of the game ball through the first symbol operating gate 11 is less than 4 (0 to 3) among the number of reserved balls. Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number.

The first reserved ball number is the number of random numbers stored in a state in which the execution of the first normal hit determination is suspended among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have passed through the first symbol operating gate 11. Among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed yet, the CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number as the determination area, and performs various processing such as the first normal hit determination on the random numbers stored in the determination area. When the processing related to the random numbers stored in the determination area is completed, the storage area having the next smallest number is set as the determination area, and the processing such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. The processing related to the random numbers stored in the determination area includes, for example, a notification effect for notifying the determination result of the first ordinary hit determination, and the first ordinary hit game executed when the determination result is the first ordinary hit. It is a process. The random numbers in the storage area for which processing has been completed are appropriately deleted. Various random numbers acquired together with the first ordinary hit random number and stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area are also collectively referred to as the first random number.

In each storage area, a first hit random number column in which the value of the first ordinary hit judgment counter is stored, a first symbol determination random number column in which the hit of the first ordinary symbol determination counter is stored, and a first fluctuation pattern determination counter. A first variation pattern determination random number column is provided in which the value of is stored. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first hit random number is used for the first normal hit determination. The first symbol determination random number is used to determine the first ordinary symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine the first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24.

In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol is equal to the production time of the notification effect that notifies the player of the result of the first normal hit determination. The sub-control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main substrate 41 starts the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts the variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation start of the first ordinary symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol that started the fluctuation ends, the main board 41 confirmably displays the fluctuating first ordinary symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). .. The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the final display of the first ordinary symbol. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes the notification effect synchronized with the first normal symbol variation pattern by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, etc. in addition to the effect symbol.

The RAM 52 is provided with a second ordinary hit related information storage area, a third ordinary hit related information storage area, and a fourth ordinary hit related information area. The second ordinary hit relation information storage area, the third ordinary hit relation information storage area, and the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area are also configured in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol, the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol and the fourth ordinary symbol are set to a fixed time, respectively. In such a case, in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area, the third ordinary hit relation information storage area, and the fourth ordinary hit relation information area, the second fluctuation pattern determination random number column, the third variation pattern determination random number column, and The fourth variation pattern determination random number column may not be provided. Acquired together with the second ordinary hit random number, the third ordinary hit random number, and the fourth ordinary hit random number, and stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area, the third ordinary hit relation information storage area, and the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area. The various random numbers are also collectively referred to as the second random number, the third random number, and the fourth random number, respectively.

In the following description, the first hit random number, the second hit random number, the third hit random number, and the fourth hit random number are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, they are also referred to as hit random numbers.

The first ordinary symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 determines the first ordinary symbol indicating that the result of the first ordinary hit determination is a hit by referring to the first ordinary symbol determination table. In the present embodiment, the first ordinary symbol includes two types of ordinary hits, "first ordinary hit A" and "first ordinary hit B". The normal hit type is a type of a normal symbol indicating that the result of the normal hit determination is a hit.

In the first ordinary symbol determination table, the value (0 to 99) of the first symbol determination random number is associated with each of the ordinary hit types. The ratio of the normal hit type of the first normal symbol is determined according to the value of the first symbol determination random number. The ratio of the normal hit type is 33% for "first normal hit A" and 67% for "first normal hit B".

The first ordinary symbol determination table defines which of the electric chew opening patterns in the first ordinary hit game is to be used according to the ordinary hit type. The first pattern P1 is associated with the ordinary hit type of "first ordinary hit A". The second pattern P2 is associated with the ordinary hit type of "first ordinary hit B". Therefore, when it is determined to be a hit by the first ordinary hit determination and the ordinary hit type of "first ordinary hit A" is determined, the first ordinary hit game is executed in the first pattern P1. When it is determined to be a hit by the first ordinary hit determination and the ordinary hit type of "first ordinary hit B" is determined, the first ordinary hit game is executed in the second pattern P2. Therefore, when it is determined to be a hit by the first ordinary hit determination, the fourth ordinary hit game by the first pattern P1 is performed at a rate of 33%, and the fourth ordinary hit game by the second pattern P2 is performed at a rate of 67%. , Each executed. The ratios of "A per first ordinary" and "B per first ordinary" can be arbitrarily changed.

Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores the second to fourth ordinary symbol determination tables. The pachinko machine 1 determines the second to fourth ordinary symbols indicating that the result of the second to fourth ordinary hit determination is a hit by referring to the second to fourth ordinary symbol determination table.

The first variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The first variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the determination result (first ordinary hit or miss) by the first ordinary hit determination. Each table is associated with the value of the first variation pattern determination random number (0 to 511) and the variation time of the first ordinary symbol (variation time of the notification effect). When the first normal hit determination is performed, the table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first hit random number is determined.

If the judgment result by the first normal hit judgment is the first normal hit, "normal reach", "reach effect A", "reach effect B", "reach effect C", "reach effect D", "reach effect" In the order of "E", the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined increases. On the other hand, if the judgment result by the first normal hit judgment is incorrect, "normal reach", "reach effect A", "reach effect B", "reach effect C", "reach effect D", "reach effect E". In that order, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined decreases. Therefore, the expected values that the judgment result by the first normal hit judgment is the first normal hit are "normal reach", "reach effect A", "reach effect B", "reach effect C", "reach effect D", and "reach effect D". It increases in the order of "reach production E". The reach effect is a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that the determination result may be the first normal hit after the effect symbol constitutes a predetermined reach state. In the present embodiment, the "non-reach" first variation pattern corresponds to the notification effect in which the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed in a combination indicating the determination result of the deviation without reaching the reach state, and the effect ends. In the present embodiment, the "non-reach" variation pattern is determined only when the determination result by the first ordinary hit determination is out of order.

The main board 41 generates a fluctuation pattern designation command which is a command for designating the determined fluctuation pattern, and transmits the generated fluctuation pattern designation command to the sub control board 58. The sub-control board 58 executes the notification effect by controlling the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the command. It should be noted that the effect symbol may not be used for the notification effect. Further, the main board 41 fluctuates the first ordinary symbol by a fluctuation time determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern.

The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 23. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 15) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 11) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as "S".

As shown in FIG. 15, when the main process is started, the command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, the control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

Next, the switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the first symbol operating gate 11, the first electric power chew 12, the second electric power chew 13, the third electric power chew 14, the fourth electric power chew 15, the first non-electric accessory 17, the second non-electric accessory A process for detecting the game ball is performed from the detection result of each switch (see FIG. 11) provided in 18.

Next, the counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the fluctuation time of the first to fourth normal symbols is a timer counter for measuring the fluctuation time of the first to fourth normal symbols. The value of the counter is subtracted.

Next, the first ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S13). The details will be described later, but in the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the first ordinary hit game (mainly the first electric). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 of the chew 12) is performed (see FIG. 17).

Next, the first ordinary symbol processing is performed (S14). Although the details will be described later, in the first ordinary symbol processing, processing such as first ordinary hit determination and determination of the first variation pattern is performed (see FIG. 16).

Next, the second ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). The details will be described later, but in the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary hit game (mainly the second electric). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 131 of the chew 13) is performed (see FIG. 19).

Next, the second ordinary symbol processing is performed (S16). Although the details will be described later, in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 18).

Next, the third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S17). Although the details will be described later, in the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary hit game (mainly the third electric). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 141 of the chew 14) is performed (see FIG. 21).

Next, the third ordinary symbol processing is performed (S18). Details will be described later, but in the third ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 20).

Next, the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). Details will be described later, but in the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary hit game (mainly the fourth electric power). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 151 of the chew 15) is performed (see FIG. 23).

Next, the fourth ordinary symbol processing is performed (S20). Details will be described later, but in the fourth ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a fourth ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 22).

Next, a payout process (S21), an error check (S22), and an information output process (S23) are performed. In the payout process, the payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error has occurred, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to the amusement park management computer (not shown).

The flags used in the main process will be described. The RAM 52 has a jackpot game state flag, a first operation end flag, a first fluctuation flag, a second fluctuation flag, a third fluctuation flag, a fourth fluctuation flag, a first open flag, a second open flag, a third open flag, and a third. (4) The open flag, etc. are stored. As for the jackpot game state flag, "1" is stored during the jackpot game and becomes "ON", and when the jackpot game is not in progress, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". When the opening of the first electric chew 12 by the first normal hit (the first normal hit game) is completed, the first operation end flag is memorized as "1" and becomes "ON", and the first normal hit game If is not finished, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". As for the first open flag, "1" is stored while the first electric chew 12 is open and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored and becomes "OFF" while the first electric chew 12 is closed. As for the second open flag, "1" is stored while the second electric chew 13 is open and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored and becomes "OFF" while the second electric chew 13 is closed. As for the third open flag, "1" is stored while the third electric chew 14 is open and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored and becomes "OFF" while the third electric chew 14 is closed. As for the fourth open flag, "1" is stored while the fourth electric power chew 15 is open and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored and becomes "OFF" while the fourth electric power chew 15 is closed.

The details of the first ordinary symbol processing (see S14 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. When the first normal symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operating gate 11 (S31). When the first symbol actuating gate switch 61 provided on the first symbol actuating gate 11 detects the passage of the game ball, it corresponds to the first symbol actuating gate switch 61 in the switch reading process (see S11 and FIG. 15) of the main process. The flag to be turned on is "ON". If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not passed (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41. If the flag is "ON" and the game ball has passed through the first symbol operating gate 11 (S31: YES), it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls is "4" (S32). .. If the number of first reserved balls is "4" (S32: YES), the number of first reserved balls has reached the maximum number of first reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S41.

If the number of first reserved balls is not "4" (S32: NO), "1" is added to the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S33). Next, the first ordinary hit random number and the first fluctuation pattern determination random number are acquired as the first reserved random numbers, and among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area (see FIG. 12), the storage area having the smallest number is obtained. Is stored in (S35). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary hit random number column, and the value of the first fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column. The first reserved random number may include other types of random numbers, such as the first ordinary symbol determination random number used to determine the first ordinary symbol. The process shifts to S41.

Then, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S41). If any of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that any of the electric chews is open (S41: NO), and the process returns to the main process. For example, if it becomes the first ordinary hit and then the second ordinary hit or the third ordinary hit, the first electric chew 12, the second electric chew 13 and the third electric chew 14 are opened in the big hit game. It will be. When any of the electric chews is open, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first to fourth ordinary symbols, so that the first to fourth ordinary hit games are duplicated. I try not to be broken.

If all of the first to fourth open flags are "OFF", it is determined whether the first ordinary symbol is changing (S42), assuming that all the electric chews are closed (S41: YES). ). If the first fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more (S43), assuming that the first normal symbol is not changing (S42: NO). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "0" (S43: NO), the process returns to the main process.

When the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more (S43: YES), the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S45). The determination area of the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area (see FIG. 12) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S46). Next, the first normal hit determination is performed (S48). The first ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the first ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of first ordinary hit random numbers corresponding to "first ordinary hit" and "missing" are defined. The first ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the first ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S46 corresponds to "first ordinary hit" or "missing". As a result, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first ordinary hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the first ordinary hit determination, the first ordinary hit is determined with a probability of about 1/60.

Next, it is determined whether the result of the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit (S51). If the result of the first normal hit determination is incorrect (S51: NO), the process shifts to S53. When the result of the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit (S51: YES), the first ordinary hit type of the first ordinary symbol is determined (S52). In the process of S52, the first ordinary symbol determination table (see FIG. 13) is referred to, and the first ordinary symbol corresponding to the value of the first symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the first hit random number stored in the determination area. The winning type is determined. The determined first ordinary hit type is stored in the RAM 52. The process shifts to S53.

Next, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the first variation patterns according to the determination result of the first ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern specification command for designating the determined first variation pattern is generated (S53). The generated first variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52. The stored first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time, and the first notification effect is started and the first notification effect is started. Instructs the start of fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol. The fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol determined according to the determined first fluctuation pattern is set in the first ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S55). "1" indicating that the first ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the first fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S56), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S42, if the first fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the first normal symbol is changing (S42: YES), and the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in the process of S55 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S61). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the first ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S62). If the value of the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", the fluctuation of the first normal symbol is continued and the processing is main, assuming that the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S62: NO). Return to processing. If the value of the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol has elapsed (S62: YES), the first normal symbol stop command is generated (S63), and the RAM 52. Is remembered in. This command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15), and instructs the end of the first notification effect and the stop of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. “0” indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first fluctuation flag and becomes “OFF” (S65).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the first hit determination performed in S48 is the first ordinary hit (S66). If the result of the first normal hit determination is incorrect (S66: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S66: YES), the jackpot game state flag is set to "ON" (S68), and the first operation end flag is set to "OFF" (S69). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the first ordinary electric accessory processing (see S13 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. When the processing of the first ordinary electric accessory is started, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S71). If the jackpot game status flag is "OFF", it is assumed that the jackpot game is not in progress (S71: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game status flag is "ON", it is determined that the first normal hit game is completed (S72), assuming that the jackpot game is in progress (S71: YES). If the first operation end flag is "ON", the process returns to the main process, assuming that the first normal hit game is completed (S72: YES).

If the first operation end flag is "OFF", it is assumed that the first normal hit game has not ended (S72: NO), and control regarding the first normal hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether the first electric chew 12 is open (S73). If the first open flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first electric chew 12 is closed (S73: NO), and the process proceeds to S91.

Next, the first normal hit type stored in the RAM 52 in the process of S52 (see FIG. 16) is referred to (S91). It is determined whether the referenced first ordinary hit type is "first ordinary hit A" (S92). When the referenced first ordinary hit type is "first ordinary hit A" (S92: YES), a P1 release command is generated (S93). The generated P1 release command is stored in the RAM 52. The P1 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the first pattern P1 shown in FIG. The P1 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the P1 opening command via the relay board 47, the first electric chew solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the first pattern P1. The process shifts to S96.

When the referenced first ordinary hit type is "first ordinary hit B" (S92: NO), a P2 release command is generated (S95). The generated P1 release command is stored in the RAM 52. The P2 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the second pattern P2 shown in FIG. The P2 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The first electric chew solenoid 64, which receives the P2 opening command via the relay board 47, opens and closes the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12 in the second pattern P2. The process shifts to S96.

Next, the electric chew opening pattern according to the first normal hit type is stored in the RAM 52 (S96). When the first ordinary hit type is "first ordinary hit A", the opening time (0.250 seconds) and the number of times (10 times) of the first electric chew 12 corresponding to the first pattern P1 are opened. ) Is memorized. When the first ordinary hit type is "first ordinary hit B", the opening time (0.250 seconds) and the number of opening times (5 times) of the first electric chew 12 corresponding to the second pattern P2 are stored. To.

Next, the first open flag becomes "ON" (S98), a distribution shutter operation command is generated (S99), and the command is stored in the RAM 52. The distribution shutter operation command is a command for operating the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern shown in FIG. The distribution shutter operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The distribution shutter solenoid 69 that has received the distribution shutter operation command via the relay board 47 operates the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern. The process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, if the first open flag is "ON", the first electric chew 12 is being opened (S73: YES), so the opening of the first electric chew 12 in the electric chew open pattern stored in S96 is completed. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S75). If the opening of the first electric chew 12 in the electric chew opening pattern according to the first normal hit type is not completed (S75: NO), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first electric chew 12 (S75: NO). S76). When the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the first electric chew 12 (S76: NO), and the processing is determined by S79. Move to.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first electric chew 12 (S76: YES). Therefore, "1" is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of first winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the first electric chew 12 (S78). Next, it is determined whether the number of first winning balls is "10" or more (S79). If the number of first winning balls is less than "10" (S79: NO), the first electric chew 12 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

When the number of first winning balls is "10" or more (S79: YES), or when the opening of the first electric chew 12 in the electric chew opening pattern stored in S96 is completed (S75: YES), the first electric chew A first electric chew closing command for closing 12 is generated (S81). The generated first electric chew closing command is stored in the RAM 52, and is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The first electric chew solenoid 64, which has received the first electric chew opening command via the relay board 47, closes the opening / closing member 121 of the first electric chew 12. Next, "0" is stored in the first open flag and becomes "OFF" (S82), and "1" is stored in the first operation end flag and becomes "ON" (S83). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the second ordinary symbol processing (see S16 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. When the second ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the first non-electric accessory switch 76 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S101: NO). It is determined whether or not the game ball has won the Shikoku Chu 15 (S102). When the flag corresponding to the 4th electric power chew switch 74 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the 4th electric power chew 15 (S102: NO), and the processing is determined by S111. Move to.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first non-electric accessory switch 76 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S101: YES), and the process is S103. Move to the judgment of. Further, when the flag corresponding to the 4th electric power chew 15 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the 4th electric power chew 15 (S102: YES), and the processing shifts to the judgment of S103. .. Next, it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "4" (S103). If the number of second reserved balls is "4" (S103: YES), the number of second reserved balls has reached the maximum number of second reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S111.

If the number of second reserved balls is not "4" (S103: NO), "1" is added to the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S106). Next, the second random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relationship information area (S107). The process shifts to the determination of S111.

Next, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that one of the electric chews is open (S111: NO), and the process returns to the main process. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol while any of the electric chews is open.

On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth open flags is "OFF", it is determined whether the second normal symbol is changing, assuming that all the electric chews are closed (S111: YES). (S112). If the second fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S115), assuming that the second normal symbol is not changing (S112: NO). If the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "0" (S115: NO), the second normal symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process.

When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S115: YES), the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S121). The determination area of the second normal hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S122). Next, the second normal hit determination is performed (S123). The second ordinary hit determination is performed by referring to the second ordinary hit determination table. The second ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the second ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of second ordinary hit random numbers corresponding to "second ordinary hit" and "missing" are defined. The second ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the second ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S122 corresponds to "second ordinary hit" or "missing". As a result, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second ordinary hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second normal hit determination, the second normal hit is determined with a 100% probability.

Next, a second normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the second normal symbol is generated (S125) and stored in the RAM 52. The second normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts the fluctuation of the second normal symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the second ordinary symbol (in this embodiment, 4 seconds when the number of second reserved balls is "3", 10 seconds when the number of second reserved balls is "2" or less). Is set in the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter (S126). "1" indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S128), and the processing returns to the main processing.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S112, if the second fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the second normal symbol is changing (S112: YES), and from the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in S126. 4 ms is subtracted (S131). Then, based on the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter, it is determined whether the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S132). If the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", the fluctuation of the second normal symbol is continued and the processing is main, assuming that the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S132: NO). Return to processing. If the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S132: YES), and the second normal symbol for stopping the fluctuation of the second normal symbol is stopped. A symbol stop command is generated (S133) and stored in the RAM 52. The second normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops the fluctuation of the second normal symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S135).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the second hit determination performed in S123 is the second normal hit (S136). If the result of the second normal hit determination is incorrect (S136: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second normal hit determination is the second normal hit (S136: YES), the second electric chew release command for releasing the second electric chew 13 is generated (S141) and stored in the RAM 52. The second electric chew release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The second electric chew solenoid 65, which has received the second electric chew opening command via the relay board 47, opens the opening / closing member 131 of the second electric chew 13. Next, the second opening time is stored in the second opening time counter (S142). Next, "1" is stored in the second open flag and set to "ON" (S143), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the second ordinary electric accessory processing (see S15 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. When the processing of the second ordinary electric accessory is started, it is determined whether the second electric chew 13 is open (S151). If the second open flag is "OFF", the second electric chew 13 is closed (S151: NO), so the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, if the second open flag is "ON", the second electric chew 13 is open (S151: YES), so that the processing of the game ball that has won the second electric chew 13 and the second electric chew 13 are processed. Processing is performed to close the. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S152). If the value of the second opening time counter set in S142 (see FIG. 18) is not "0", it is assumed that the second opening time has not yet elapsed (S152: NO), and the game ball is sent to the second electric chew 13. Is determined to have won a prize (S153). When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second electric chew 13 (S153: NO), and the processing is determined by S156. Move to.

When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S153: YES.) Therefore, the second electric chew 13 is reached. "1" is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of second winning balls, which is the number of winning game balls (S155). Next, it is determined whether the number of second winning balls is "4" or more (S156). If the number of second winning balls is less than "4" (S156: NO), the second electric chew 13 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

Further, when the number of second winning balls is "4" or more (S156: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S152: YES), the second electric chew is closed to close the second electric chew 13. A command is generated (S158) and stored in the RAM 52. The second electric chew closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The second electric chew solenoid 65, which has received the second electric chew release command via the relay board 47, closes the opening / closing member 131 of the second electric chew 13. Next, "0" is stored in the second open flag and becomes "OFF" (S159), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the third ordinary symbol processing (see S18 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. When the third ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S161). When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second electric chew 13 (S161: NO), and the processing is determined by S171. Move to.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second electric chew 13 (S161: YES), and the number of third reserved balls is ". It is determined whether it is "4" (S162). If the number of third reserved balls is "4" (S162: YES), the number of third reserved balls has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S171. If the number of third reserved balls is not "4" (S162: NO), "1" is added to the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S163). Next, the third random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relationship information area (S165). The process shifts to the determination of S171.

Then, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S171). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that one of the electric chews is open (S171: NO), and the process returns to the main process. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol while any of the electric chews is open.

On the other hand, if all of the first to fourth open flags are "OFF", it is determined whether the third ordinary symbol is changing, assuming that all the electric chews are closed (S171: YES). (S172). If the third fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined whether the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more (S175), assuming that the third normal symbol is not changing (S172: NO). When the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S175: YES), the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S181). The determination area of the third ordinary hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S182).

Next, the third normal hit determination is performed (S183). The third ordinary hit determination is performed by referring to the third ordinary hit determination table. The third ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the third ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of the third ordinary hit random numbers corresponding to "third ordinary hit" and "missing" are defined. The third ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the third ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S182 corresponds to "third ordinary hit" or "missing". As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third ordinary hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third ordinary hit random number is stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a 100% probability. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a 100% probability.

Next, a third normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the third normal symbol is generated (S185) and stored in the RAM 52. The third normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts the fluctuation of the third ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S186). "1" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the third fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S188), and the processing returns to the main processing.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S172, if the third fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the third normal symbol is changing (S172: YES), and from the value of the third normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in S186. 4 ms is subtracted (S201). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the third ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S202). If the value of the third normal symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", the fluctuation of the third normal symbol is continued and the processing is main, assuming that the fluctuation time of the third normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S202: NO). Return to processing.

If the value of the third normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the third normal symbol has elapsed (S202: YES), and the third normal symbol for stopping the fluctuation of the third normal symbol is stopped. A symbol stop command is generated (S203) and stored in the RAM 52. The third normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops the fluctuation of the third normal symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S204).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the third hit determination performed in S183 is the third ordinary hit (S205). If the result of the third normal hit determination is incorrect (S205: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S205: YES), the third electric chew release command for opening the third electric chew 14 is generated (S206) and stored in the RAM 52. The third electric chew release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The third electric chew solenoid 66, which has received the third electric chew opening command via the relay board 47, opens the opening / closing member 141 of the third electric chew 14. Next, the third opening time is stored in the third opening time counter (S207). Next, "1" is stored in the third open flag and set to "ON" (S208), and the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the determination of S175, when the number of third reserved balls is "0" (S175: NO), the third reserved balls to be determined for the third ordinary hit are not stored, and a series of thirds The normal hit game ends. In this case, the jackpot game may be terminated in response to the termination of the series of third ordinary hit games, and in this case, it is necessary to perform a process of ending the jackpot game. Therefore, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S191). If the jackpot game status flag is "OFF", the jackpot game is not in progress (S191: NO), so the process returns to the main process.

If the jackpot game status flag is "ON", it is determined that the first normal hit game has ended (S192), assuming that the jackpot game is in progress (S191: YES). If the first operation end flag is "OFF", the first normal hit game during the big hit game has not ended (S192: NO), so the process returns to the main process. If the first operation end flag is "ON", it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S193), assuming that the first normal hit game is completed (S192: YES). When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more, there is a second reserved ball for which the second normal hit determination has not yet been performed. That is, here, the series of third ordinary hit games is completed only once, and the jackpot game is not completed. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S193: YES), the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the number of second reserved balls is "0" (S193: NO), it is determined whether the number of fourth reserved balls is "1" or more (S195). If the number of 4th reserved balls is "1" or more, and if it is determined to be the 4th ordinary hit by the 4th ordinary hit judgment performed thereafter, the 4th ordinary hit game is performed, and this A second normal hit game and a series of third normal hit games may be repeated accordingly. Therefore, when the number of fourth reserved balls is "1" or more (S195: YES), the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when the number of the fourth reserved balls is "0" (S195: NO), there is no fourth reserved ball for which the fourth ordinary hit determination has not been performed yet, and the first ordinary hit game has ended. Since the number of second reserved balls is also "0", the jackpot game ends. Therefore, "0" is stored in the jackpot game state flag and becomes "OFF" (S196), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the third ordinary electric accessory processing (see S17 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. When the processing of the third ordinary moving object is started, it is first determined whether or not the third electric chew 14 is open (S211). If the third open flag is "OFF", it is determined that the third electric chew 14 is closed (S211: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, if the third open flag is "ON", the third electric chew 14 is open (S211: YES), so that the processing of the game ball that won the third electric chew 14 and the third electric chew 14 are processed. Processing is performed to close the. First, it is determined whether the third opening time has elapsed (S212). If the value of the third opening time counter set in S207 (see FIG. 20) is not "0", it is assumed that the third opening time has not yet elapsed (S212: NO), and the game ball is sent to the third electric chew 14. Is determined to have won a prize (S213). When the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the third electric chew 14 (S213: NO), and the processing is determined by S215. Move to.

When the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the third electric chew 14 (S213: YES). Therefore, "1" is added to the third winning ball number counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of third winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the third electric chew 14 (S214). Next, it is determined whether the number of third prize balls is "7" or more (S215). If the number of third winning balls is less than "7" (S215: NO), the third electric chew 14 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

When the number of third winning balls is "7" or more (S215: YES), or when the third opening time has elapsed (S212: YES), the third electric chew closing command for closing the third electric chew 14 is issued. It is generated (S216) and stored in the RAM 52. The third electric chew closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the third electric chew release command via the relay board 47, the third electric chew solenoid 66 closes the opening / closing member 141 of the third electric chew 14. Next, "0" is stored in the third open flag and becomes "OFF" (S217), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the fourth ordinary symbol processing (see S20 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. 22. When the fourth ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second non-electric accessory 18 (S221). When the second non-electric accessory switch 77 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second non-electric accessory switch 77 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 15) of the main process. .. If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not won (S221: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S231. If a game ball has won a prize in the second non-electric accessory 18 (S221: YES), it is determined whether the number of fourth reserved balls is "4" (S222). If the number of fourth reserved balls is "4" (S222: YES), the number of fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of fourth reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S231.

If the number of fourth reserved balls is not "4" (S222: NO), "1" is added to the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S223). Next, the fourth random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the fourth ordinary hit relationship information area (S225).

Next, look-ahead of the fourth random number is performed (S226). The fourth random number look-ahead is a process of specifying (pre-reading) information about the fourth random number newly stored in S225 before the process related to the fourth random number is executed. The processing related to the fourth random number is, for example, the fourth ordinary hit determination for the fourth ordinary hit random number included in the newly stored fourth random number, the determination of the variation pattern using the fourth variation pattern determination random number, and the fourth. Ordinary symbol determination This is the determination of the ordinary hit type using random numbers. In the present embodiment, whether or not the newly stored random number per fourth ordinary is a value indicating that it is a fourth ordinary hit is pre-read. Further, in S226, a look-ahead command based on the look-ahead contents of the newly stored fourth random number is generated. The generated look-ahead command is stored in the RAM 52.

The look-ahead command stored in S226 is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that has received the look-ahead command displays the contents of the second half story production and the ending bonus effect of the story bonus effect that is performed before the fourth normal hit determination is actually performed. It can be changed based on the information shown. For example, in the case of information indicating that the information indicated by the look-ahead command is the fourth hit, the CPU 581 performs a process for displaying a special character on the display screen 28 or outputting a special sound from the speaker 48. It can be carried out. Further, for example, the CPU 581 is a value indicating that the fourth ordinary hit random number related to the fourth reserved sphere is the fourth ordinary hit, or the fourth indicating that the fourth ordinary hit of the fourth reserved sphere is the fourth ordinary hit. Depending on the number of random numbers per normal, the production content can be changed from normal to special. The pachinko machine 1 performs a so-called look-ahead effect in which the fourth random number is read ahead, so that the fourth electric power chew 15 is opened, and a maximum of four second normal hit games and a series of third normal hit games are repeated. It is possible to give a notice to the player whether or not it will be done. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 can execute an effect of notifying whether or not a battle bonus effect is performed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 can change the content of the effect for advance notice according to the number of times these repetitions are performed. Specifically, it is possible to execute an effect that announces how many times the battle bonus effect will be performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the interest of the jackpot game. After that, the process shifts to the determination of S231.

Next, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S231). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is "ON", it is assumed that one of the electric chews is open (S231: NO), and the process returns to the main process. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol while any of the electric chews is open.

On the other hand, if all of the 1st to 4th open flags are "OFF", it is determined whether the 4th normal symbol is changing, assuming that all the electric chews are closed (S231: YES). (S232). If the fourth fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined whether the number of fourth reserved balls is "1" or more (S233), assuming that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing (S232: NO). When the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S233: YES), the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S235). The determination area of the fourth ordinary hit-related information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S236).

Next, the fourth normal hit determination is performed (S238). The fourth ordinary hit determination is performed by referring to the fourth ordinary hit determination table. The fourth ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the fourth ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of the fourth ordinary hit random numbers corresponding to "fourth ordinary hit" and "missing" are defined. The fourth ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the fourth ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S236 corresponds to "fourth ordinary hit" or "missing". As a result, the fourth ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined fourth ordinary hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the fourth ordinary hit random number is stored. In the present embodiment, in the fourth ordinary hit determination, the fourth ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 70%.

Next, a fourth normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol is generated (S241) and stored in the RAM 52. The fourth normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts the fluctuation of the fourth ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol (in this embodiment, 40 seconds for the fourth ordinary symbol and 5 seconds for the outlier) is set in the third ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S242). ). "1" indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the fourth fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S243), and the processing returns to the main processing.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S232, if the fourth fluctuation flag is "ON", it is assumed that the fourth normal symbol is changing (S232: YES), and from the value of the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter set in S242. 44 ms is subtracted (S251). Then, based on the value of the fourth ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter, it is determined whether the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S252). If the value of the 4th normal symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", the fluctuation of the 4th normal symbol is continued and the processing is main, assuming that the fluctuation time of the 4th normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S252: NO). Return to processing.

If the value of the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is assumed that the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol has elapsed (S252: YES), and the fourth normal symbol for stopping the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol is stopped. A symbol stop command is generated (S253) and stored in the RAM 52. The fourth normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (see S10 and FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops the fluctuation of the fourth ordinary symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the second fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S255).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination performed in S238 is the fourth ordinary hit (S256). If the result of the fourth normal hit determination is incorrect (S256: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit (S256: YES), a fourth electric power chew release command for releasing the fourth electric power chew 15 is generated (S257) and stored in the RAM 52. The Shikoku Electric Power Company release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the Shikoku Electric Power Chu opening command via the relay board 47, the Shikoku Electric Power Chu solenoid 67 opens the opening / closing member 151 of the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15. Next, the fourth opening time is stored in the fourth opening time counter (S258). Next, "1" is stored in the fourth open flag and set to "ON" (S259), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing (see S19 and FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. 23. When the processing of the fourth ordinary electric accessory is started, it is determined whether the fourth electric power chew 15 is open (S261). If the fourth open flag is "OFF", the fourth electric power chew 15 is closed (SS261: NO), so the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, if the 4th open flag is "ON", the 4th electric power chew 15 is open (S261: YES), so that the processing of the game ball that won the 4th electric power chew 15 and the 4th electric power chew 15 Processing is performed to close the. First, it is determined whether the fourth opening time has elapsed (S262). If the value of the fourth opening time counter set in S258 (see FIG. 22) is not "0", it is assumed that the fourth opening time has not yet elapsed (S262: NO), and the game ball is sent to the fourth electric power chew 15. Is determined to have won a prize (S263). When the flag corresponding to the 4th electric power chew switch 74 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the 4th electric power chew 15 (S263: NO), and the processing is determined by S266. Move to.

When the flag corresponding to the 4th electric power chew switch 74 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the 4th electric power chew 15 (S263: YES). Therefore, "1" is added to the fourth winning ball counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of fourth winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the fourth electric power chew 15 (S265). Next, it is determined whether the number of fourth winning balls is "4" or more (S266). If the number of fourth winning balls is less than "4" (S266: NO), the fourth electric power chew 15 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

Further, when the number of the fourth winning balls is "4" or more (S266: YES), or when the fourth opening time has elapsed (S262: YES), the fourth electric power chew is closed to close the fourth electric power chew 15. A command is generated (S268) and stored in the RAM 52. The Shikoku Electric Power Company close command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 15) of the main process to be executed next time. The Shikoku Electric Power Chu solenoid 67, which has received the Shikoku Electric Power Chu opening command via the relay board 47, closes the opening / closing member 151 of the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15. Next, "0" is stored in the fourth open flag and becomes "OFF" (S269), and the process returns to the main process.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the first normal hit determination is performed due to the game ball passing through the first symbol operating gate 11, and if it is determined to be the first normal hit, the first normal hit is determined. The one-electric chew 12 opens with either the electric chew opening pattern of the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2. When the first electric chew 12 is opened in the first pattern P1, almost all of the game balls that have won the first electric chew 12 in the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 in the first half five times are the first flow paths of the distribution flow path 19. It is guided to 191A and passes through the first passage area 192. In response to this, the first actuating mechanism is activated and the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. Further, in the first pattern P1, almost all of the game balls that have won the first electric chew 12 in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 121 in the latter five times are guided to the second flow path 191B of the distribution flow path 19. It passes through the second passage area 193. In response to this, the second actuating mechanism is activated and the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened. Since the first non-electric accessory 17 is the operating port of the second ordinary symbol, the second ordinary hit determination is made due to the game ball winning the first non-electric accessory 17, and the second ordinary hit is determined. If it is determined to be a hit, the second electric chew 13 and the third electric chew 14 are interlocked thereafter. Since the second non-electric accessory 18 is the operating port of the fourth ordinary symbol, the fourth ordinary hit determination is made due to the game ball winning the second non-electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary If it is determined to be a hit, the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15 is opened. The Shikoku Electric Power Chu 15 is also the operating port of the second ordinary symbol. Therefore, the second ordinary hit determination is performed due to the winning of the game ball to the fourth electric power chew 15, and if it is determined that the second ordinary hit is made, then the second electric power chew 13 and the third electric power are obtained. Chu 14 works together. That is, when the first electric chew 12 is opened in the first pattern P1, the game ball can win both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18. Therefore, after the games of the first block B1 and the second block B2 related to the story bonus production, the game related to the third block B3 accompanying the ending bonus production and the game related to the third block B3 accompanying the battle bonus production are performed. Be told. On the other hand, when the first electric chew 12 is opened in the second pattern P2, only the opening corresponding to the opening of the first half of the first pattern P1 is performed five times, so that the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17. Only, the second non-electric accessory 18 cannot be won. Therefore, after the game of the first block B1 related to the story bonus effect, the game related to the third block B3 associated with the ending bonus effect is only performed. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can give an unprecedented change to the jackpot game by making a plurality of general electric role type jackpot games.

When the first ordinary hit game is performed in the first pattern P1, the game ball can win both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18. When a game ball wins in both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18, the second ordinary hit game has priority over the fourth ordinary hit game after the end of the first ordinary hit game. Will be done. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 first repeats the second normal hit game and the series of third normal hit games up to four times, then opens the fourth electric power chew 15 once and the second game up to four times. It is possible to repeat a normal hit game and a series of third normal hit games. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can perform a jackpot game in an interlocking mode of an electric chew and a non-electric accessory, which has never existed before.

With the winning of the game ball to the second non-electric accessory 18, the fourth random number is acquired and stored in the fourth ordinary hit-related information area (S225). The stored fourth random number information is pre-read (S226). A look-ahead command based on the look-ahead content for the fourth random number is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 58. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that has received the look-ahead command displays the contents of the second half story production and the ending bonus effect of the story bonus effect that is performed before the fourth normal hit determination is actually performed. It can be changed based on the information shown. Therefore, if the first normal hit game is performed in the first pattern P1 and the game ball wins in both non-electric accessories, the battle bonus effect will be performed after the ending bonus effect is completed. Can be announced to. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can raise the expectation of the player according to the content of the jackpot game by the unprecedented interlocking mode of the electric chew and the non-electric accessory.

In the pachinko machine 1, the second normal hit probability is 100%, and the fourth normal hit probability is 70%. Therefore, when the first normal hit game is performed in the second pattern P2, if the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17 during the first normal hit game, there is a 100% probability that the second normal hit game is won. A hit game is played, and a series of third ordinary hit games is also played. Therefore, when the first ordinary hit game is performed in the second pattern P2, the pachinko machine 1 gives the player a prize ball based on the second ordinary hit game and a series of third ordinary hit games. It is possible to maintain the player's willingness to continue playing. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first normal hit game is performed in the first pattern P1, in addition to the interlocking of the second electric chew 13 and the third electric chew 14 accompanying the ending bonus effect, the pachinko machine 1 accompanies the battle bonus effect. The four electric power chew 15, the second electric power chew 13, and the third electric power chew 14 can be linked with each other with a probability of 70%. In this case, with respect to the prize ball when the first normal hit game is performed in the first pattern P1, the fourth electric power chew 15, the second electric power chew 13 and the third electric power chew 14 are interlocked with each other due to the battle bonus production. A prize ball will be added. Therefore, the player can enjoy the jackpot game while expecting to obtain more game profits.

In the present embodiment, the first symbol actuating gate 11 corresponds to the "passage port" of the present invention. The first electric chew 12 corresponds to the "first operation winning opening" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that generates the P1 release command in S93 and the P2 release command in S95 of FIG. 17 functions as the "first operation control means" of the present invention. The first passage region 192 corresponds to the "first region" of the present invention. The second passage region 193 corresponds to the "second region" of the present invention. The distribution shutter 195 corresponds to the "distribution unit" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that generates the distribution shutter operation command in S99 of FIG. 17 functions as the “distribution control means” of the present invention. The first non-electric accessory 17 corresponds to the "first winning opening" of the present invention. The second non-electric accessory 18 corresponds to the "second winning opening" of the present invention. The second electric chew 13 corresponds to the "second operation winning opening" of the present invention. The third electric chew 14 corresponds to the "third operating winning opening" of the present invention. The fourth electric power chew 15 corresponds to the "fourth operation winning opening" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that generates the second electric chew release command in S141 of FIG. 18 functions as the "second operation control means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that generates the third electric chew release command in S206 of FIG. 20 functions as the "third operation control means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that generates the fourth electric power chew release command in S257 of FIG. 22 functions as the "fourth operation control means" of the present invention.

The second random number corresponds to the "first information" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the second random number in S107 of FIG. 18 functions as the "first acquisition means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the second normal hit determination in S123 of FIG. 18 functions as the "first determination means" of the present invention. The fourth random number corresponds to the "second information" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the fourth random number in S225 of FIG. 22 functions as the "second acquisition means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the fourth normal hit determination in S238 of FIG. 22 functions as the "second determination means" of the present invention. The RAM 52 of the main board 41 that stores the fourth random number corresponds to the "holding storage means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that pre-reads the fourth random number in S226 of FIG. 22 functions as the "reference means" of the present invention. The CPU 581 of the sub-control board 58 that changes the effect content to be performed at a stage before the fourth normal hit determination is actually performed according to the look-ahead command generated by the CPU 51 of the main board 41 is the "specification" of the present invention. It functions as a "directing execution means".

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Instead of the first symbol operating gate 11, a winning opening that functions as an operating port of the first symbol may be provided. In this case, the winning opening that functions as the operating opening of the first symbol corresponds to the "passing opening" of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, when the first ordinary hit game is performed in the first pattern P1, the game ball can be won only in the first non-electric accessory 17, and the first ordinary hit game is performed in the second pattern P2. In this case, a game ball can be won in both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18. In addition, as the electric chew opening pattern of the first normal hit game, the electric chew opening pattern in which the game ball can be won only in the first non-electric accessory 17, and the game ball can be won only in the second non-electric accessory 18. An electric chew opening pattern may be provided.

In S226, in addition to the newly stored fourth ordinary hit random number, the fourth variation pattern determination random number, the fourth ordinary symbol determination random number, and the like included in the newly stored fourth random number may be pre-read.

In the above configuration, the first ordinary symbol and the second ordinary symbol may not be provided. That is, the first ordinary symbol may not change and the first electric chew 12 may be opened with a predetermined first ordinary hit probability when the game ball wins the first symbol operating gate 11. In this case, the notification effect does not have to be performed.

A prohibition process that does not change the fourth ordinary symbol may be provided while the second ordinary symbol and the third ordinary symbol are changing and while the second electric chew 13 and the third electric chew 14 are open. By providing such prohibition processing, the second ordinary hit game may be performed with priority over the fourth ordinary hit game.

As the electric chew opening pattern in the first ordinary hit, only the first pattern P1 of the above embodiment may be provided. Further, in addition to the above embodiment, in the first normal hit game, when the game ball wins the opened first electric chew 12, only the second non-electric accessory 18 is substantially released, and the first non-electric A combination of an electric chew opening pattern in which the accessory 17 is not released and a distribution shutter operation pattern may be provided. Further, such an electric chew opening pattern and the first pattern P1 of the above embodiment are provided, and the second pattern P2 may not be provided. The pachinko machine 1 can diversify the jackpot game by changing the combination of the electric chew opening patterns.

In the combination of the first pattern P1 of the above embodiment and the distribution shutter operation pattern, the game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 in the first half of the normal hit game mainly passes through the first passage region 192 of the distribution flow path 19. Then, the game ball that has won the first electric chew 12 in the latter half of the normal hit game mainly passes through the second passage region 193 of the distribution flow path 19. In addition, the game balls that won the first electric chew 12 in the first half of the normal hit game mainly passed through the second passage area 193, and the game balls that won the first electric chew 12 in the latter half of the normal hit game mainly. It may be configured to pass through the first passage area 192. In this case, since the timing at which the fourth reserved ball is stored is earlier than that in the above embodiment, the look-ahead effect can be executed from the first half stage of the first normal hit game. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can notify the player that the jackpot game with higher game profit will be executed from the early stage of the jackpot game. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 notifies the player that even if all the fourth reserved balls have a value indicating an outlier as a result of pre-reading the fourth reserved ball, and accompanies the ending bonus effect. The game of the third block B3 can be played up to four times. In this case, since the game profit associated with each game of the first block B1 up to 5 times and the third block B3 up to 4 times is given to the player at a minimum, the player's willingness to continue playing is less likely to decrease.

In one first normal hit game, the game ball winning the first electric chew 12 can pass through each of the first passing area 192 and the second passing area 193 of the distribution flow path 19, but the second passing area 193. A plurality of electric chew opening patterns having different ratios of passing through the above may be provided. In this case, the number of times the number of times the number of the fourth reserved balls is stored differs depending on the electric chew opening pattern, and the number of times the fourth normal hit game and the third block B3 game are executed according to the battle bonus effect. The pachinko machine 1 can give a change to the jackpot game because the change can occur.

All elements described in claims, specifications and drawings (eg, display means, movable means, corresponding images, etc.) are physically single unless explicitly stated to consciously limit the number. The number may be plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, and are not particularly conscious of the fact that they have a special meaning. Therefore, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "distribution unit" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements can be easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, since it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification, etc., it is stated that they are clearly excluded in the claims, etc. It goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention unless otherwise stated. Therefore, simply adopting a structural difference within that range for a game machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been evaded. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 11 1st design operating gate 12 1st electric chew 13 2nd electric chew 14 3rd electric chew 15 4th electric chew 17 1st non-electric accessory 18 2nd non-electric accessory 41 Main board 51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
58 Sub-control board 195 Distribution shutter 581 CPU

Claims (4)

The passage through which the game ball passes and
A first actuating winning opening configured to be mutually operable in a first state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and a second state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state.
A first operation control means for operating the first operation winning opening from the first state to the second state due to the passing of the game ball through the passage port.
The first region and the second region through which the game ball winning the first operation winning opening can pass
A distribution control means for operating a distribution unit that distributes a game ball that has won a prize in the first operation winning opening to either the first region or the second region.
A first winning opening that operates from the first state to the second state when the game ball passes through the first area, and
A second winning opening that operates from the first state to the second state when the game ball passes through the second area, and
The second actuating winning opening, the third actuating winning opening, and the fourth actuating winning opening, which are configured to be mutually operable in the first state and the second state,
A second operation control means for operating the second operation winning opening from the first state to the second state due to a game ball winning in the first winning opening or the fourth operating winning opening.
A third operation control means for operating the third operation winning opening from the first state to the second state due to the winning of the game ball in the second operation winning opening.
A fourth operation control means for operating the fourth operation winning opening from the first state to the second state due to the winning of the game ball in the second winning opening is provided.
The first operation control means and the distribution control means have a first operation pattern including either the game ball is distributed only to the first region or the game ball is distributed only to the second region. A gaming machine characterized in that the first operation winning opening and the distribution unit are operated by at least one of the second operation patterns in which the game balls are distributed to both the first region and the second region. A first acquisition means for acquiring first information in response to a game ball winning a prize in the first winning opening or the fourth operating winning opening.
Based on the first information acquired by the first acquisition means, the first determination of determining whether the second operation control means operates the second operation winning opening from the first state to the second state. Means and
A second acquisition means for acquiring second information in response to a game ball winning a prize in the second winning opening,
Based on the second information acquired by the second acquisition means, a second determination is made to determine whether the fourth operation control means operates the fourth operation winning opening from the first state to the second state. With means,
The second operation control means operates the second operation winning opening from the first state to the second state according to the determination result by the first determination means.
The fourth operation control means operates the fourth operation winning opening from the first state to the second state according to the determination result by the second determination means.
The first information acquired by the first acquisition means is acquired by the first operation control means while the first operation winning opening is operated in the second state, and the second acquisition means acquires the first information. When the second information is acquired, after the operation of the first operation winning opening by the first operation control means is completed, the operation of the second operation winning opening by the second operation control means is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation is performed with priority over the operation of the fourth operation winning opening by the fourth operation control means. A hold storage means that stores the second information acquired by the second acquisition means as hold information for which the determination by the second determination means is held.
A reference means that refers to the hold information before the second determination means determines the hold information stored by the hold storage means.
Based on the holding information referred to by the reference means, the determination result that the second determination means causes the fourth operation control means to operate the fourth operation winning opening from the first state to the second state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect for notifying whether or not the game is obtained. By the second operation control means, the second operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state due to the game ball winning in the first winning opening or the fourth operating winning opening. The probability is based on the probability that the fourth operation winning opening is operated from the first state to the second state due to the game ball winning the second winning opening by the fourth operation control means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is also expensive.

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