JP6831988B2 - Bullet game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

There is known a ball game machine that has a continuation opening in the large winning opening and advances to the next round on condition that the ball enters the continuation opening during a special game. According to such a configuration, the player can be entertained by the behavior of the game ball, but there is a problem that the probability of entering the continuous opening changes depending on the inclination of the ball game machine installed in the hall. ..

On the other hand, during the special game, the fluctuation value is extracted every time the game ball enters the big winning opening, and if the fluctuation value matching the judgment value is extracted, the open state of the big winning opening is continued. It is known (Patent Document 1). In addition, when the ball enters the starting ball entry device, the game ball that has entered is held by the sorting device, and it is determined whether or not the counter value is a hit random number. In the case of an affirmative judgment, the held game is held. It is known that a ball is guided to a specific region to start a special game, and in the case of a negative determination, the game ball is guided to an outlier region (Patent Document 2).

According to these configurations, it is determined with a certain probability whether or not to continue the open state of the large winning opening and whether or not to start a special game without being affected by the inclination of the ball game machine. it can.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 8-19642 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-187188

However, in the special game, the configuration of Patent Document 1 cannot be applied when the condition for advancing to the next round is to enter the ball into the continuous opening.
Further, in the invention shown in Patent Document 2, it is necessary to temporarily hold each game ball that has entered the large winning opening and then guide it to a specific area or an outlier area, and it takes time until it is determined whether or not to proceed to the next round. May take.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems in a special game.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is a means for performing a special game by opening a large winning opening in which a continuation area and a losing area are formed therein and a large winning opening over a plurality of rounds. Therefore, in a round that is not the last, the game proceeds to the next round on the condition that the game ball has entered the continuation area, and if the condition is not satisfied, the special game means for ending the special game in the round and the game. A lottery means for extracting a random number according to the ball entering the large winning opening and performing a distribution lottery based on the random number, and a stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls entered in the large winning opening. When the result of the distribution lottery is a hit, it is a means to sequentially refer to the result of the distribution lottery performed in the round and sequentially guide each game ball which is stopped according to the result. Guides the game ball to the continuation area, and if the result is a loss, the distribution means that guides the game ball to the loss area, and when the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the distribution means, it stops. It is provided with a release means for releasing all the game balls being played and guiding the game ball to either a continuation area or a loss area, and the stop means is stopped by the release means in the round. The present invention relates to a ball game machine characterized in that once the game ball is released, the game is not stopped in the round. In the bullet game machine, the area where the stopped game ball is located is set as the stop area, and the lottery means allows the game ball to enter the distribution area provided between the opening of the large winning opening and the stop area. Random numbers are extracted according to the results, and a distribution lottery is performed based on the random numbers.

According to such a configuration, in each round, the stopped balls are sequentially distributed according to the result of the distribution lottery, and when the stopped balls are first distributed to the continuation area, all the remaining stopped balls are released from the stop. Furthermore, the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening after this will not be stopped. Therefore, the time required for sorting is shortened, and the time required for digesting the round can be suppressed in the special game.

Further, according to the above configuration, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening enters the distribution area before being stopped, and the distribution lottery is performed accordingly. That is, each game ball is stopped in a state where the corresponding distribution lottery is completed. Therefore, after the game ball is stopped, it is not necessary to wait for the distribution lottery corresponding to the game ball to be performed, and the stopped ball can be smoothly distributed.

In addition, it is a means to perform a special game by opening the big winning opening where the continuation area and the loss area are formed inside and the big winning opening over multiple rounds, and the game ball continues in the round which is not the last. Proceed to the next round on the condition that you have entered the area, and if the condition is not satisfied, a special game means to end the special game in the round and a random number according to the entry of the game ball into the big winning opening The lottery means for drawing a lottery based on the random numbers, the stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls that entered the big prize opening, and the result of the lottery for sorting in the round. It is a means for sequentially guiding each game ball that is sequentially referred to and stopped according to the result, and if the result of the distribution lottery is a hit, the game ball is guided to the continuation area, and the result. When is lost, the distribution means for guiding the game ball to the lost area, and when the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the distribution means, all the stopped game balls are released and the game is played. It is equipped with a release means for guiding the ball to either the continuation area or the loss area, and the distribution means closes the large winning opening when the maximum number of game balls enter the large winning opening in the round. , A ball game machine characterized by continuing to guide a game ball that has been stopped may be configured.

According to such a configuration, in the round, the stopped balls (parked game balls) are sequentially distributed according to the result of the distribution lottery, and when the stopped balls are first distributed to the continuation area, the remaining stopped balls are stopped. All balls are released from the stagnation. Therefore, the time required for sorting is shortened.

In addition, when the maximum number of game balls enter the large winning opening in a short time in the round, the distribution of the stopped balls is continued with the large winning opening closed. That is, the distribution of the stopped balls is continued during the interval in which the large winning opening is once closed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the number of game balls exceeding the upper limit from entering the large winning opening, and it is possible to suppress the time required for the round to be digested (opening time + interval time).

Therefore, in the special game, the time required for digesting a plurality of rounds (required for digesting the special game) can be suppressed.
Further, the invention according to claim 1 may be configured as the following related invention 1.
Pinball game machine includes a special winning port and internal continuing area and loss region is formed, and means for performing a special game by opening the special winning hole over multiple rounds, in not the last round, The game proceeds to the next round on the condition that the game ball has entered the continuation area, and if the condition is not satisfied, the special game means for ending the special game in the round and the ball entering the large winning opening of the game ball. A lottery means for extracting random numbers according to the random numbers and performing a distribution lottery based on the random numbers, a stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls that have entered the large winning opening, and the distribution performed in the round. It is a means for sequentially referring to the results of the lottery and sequentially guiding each game ball that has been stopped according to the result, and if the result of the distribution lottery is a hit, the game ball is guided to the continuation area. Then, when the result is a loss, the distribution means for guiding the game ball to the loss area, and when the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the distribution means, all the stopped game balls are released. Then, the release means for guiding the game ball to either the continuation area or the loss area is provided, and the stopping means is thereafter after the game ball stopped by the release means is released in the round. , It is not necessary to stop in the round. Then, when the distribution means is won by the distribution lottery or the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the corresponding selection, the large winning opening is closed and the guidance of the stopped game ball is continued. Is also good.

According to such a configuration, as in the invention of claim 1, the time required for sorting is shortened, and the time required for digesting the round in the special game can be suppressed.
In addition, it is possible to advance to the next round earlier, the number of game balls that enter the big winning opening during the round is reduced, and the time required for distribution is shortened, so the time required for the round to be digested. Can be suppressed. Further, during the special game, the number of prize balls given to the player according to the entry into the large winning opening can be suppressed, and it is possible to suppress the excessive profit given to the player.

Further, the invention according to claim 1 may be configured as the following related invention 2.
Pinball game machine includes a special winning port and internal continuing area and loss region is formed, and means for performing a special game by opening the special winning hole over multiple rounds, in not the last round, The game proceeds to the next round on the condition that the game ball has entered the continuation area, and if the condition is not satisfied, the special game means for ending the special game in the round and the ball entering the large winning opening of the game ball. A lottery means for extracting random numbers according to the random numbers and performing a distribution lottery based on the random numbers, a stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls that have entered the large winning opening, and the distribution performed in the round. It is a means for sequentially referring to the results of the lottery and sequentially guiding each game ball that has been stopped according to the result, and if the result of the distribution lottery is a hit, the game ball is guided to the continuation area. Then, when the result is a loss, the distribution means for guiding the game ball to the loss area, and when the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the distribution means, all the stopped game balls are released. Then, the release means for guiding the game ball to either the continuation area or the loss area is provided, and the stopping means is thereafter after the game ball stopped by the release means is released in the round. , It is not necessary to stop in the round. Then, the ball game machine may further include a display means for displaying the history of the result of the distribution lottery.

According to such a configuration, as in the invention of claim 1, the time required for sorting is shortened, and the time required for digesting the round in the special game can be suppressed.
Furthermore, it becomes possible to confirm the winning probability of the distribution lottery held in the past, and it is possible to give a sense of security and fairness to the players and the pachinko parlor operators.

Further, if the winning probability of the distribution lottery can be changed on the pachinko parlor side, it can be confirmed whether or not the winning probability is set appropriately.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st grand prize opening in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st grand prize opening in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning prize confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game selection process 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game selection process 2 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game selection process 3 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game selection process 4 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game selection process 5 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game selection process 6 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production screen in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the unconditional round end determination processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A end determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round B end determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view of the big prize apparatus of the pachinko machine in the 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the hit / fail determination process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about a big hit game selection process 3 and a game setting process 1 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the game setting process 2 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the ball entry rate setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the setting determination process in 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 7th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the launch path and the return ball path in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the launch ball count processing in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the right / wrong determination process in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the launch lottery process in 7th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 8th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st grand prize opening in 8th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st grand prize opening in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A end determination process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round B end determination process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the guidance process in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the distribution lottery result display processing in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the distribution lottery history display processing in 8th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 9th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st prize winning opening in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game processing in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the conditional round A end determination process in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the guidance process in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the continuous lottery result display processing in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the continuous lottery history display processing in 9th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
A pachinko machine, which is a gaming machine of the first embodiment, will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which the plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. The front frame 11 is opened by operating it counterclockwise.

A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.
Speakers 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the player. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launch handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launch device is activated by operating the launch handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2. Be fired. In addition, a prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.

In the present embodiment, the upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are provided, but there is no problem even in the enclosed game without these plates. In the enclosed game machine, as long as the number of balls stored as data is not zero, the launching handle 14 can be operated to launch the game balls enclosed by the launching device toward the game board 2.

The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be moved to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever. it can.
The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172, and an integration display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, a game button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer circumference thereof.

FIG. 2 shows the game board 2, and the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. A center case 200 is attached to the central portion of the game area 20.

The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of an effect symbol display device 21 (not shown as a whole) in the center. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as in the case of well-known ones.

At the position on the left side of the center case 200, a normal figure operating gate (general figure operating port) 22 having a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal figure) is installed.
Immediately below the center case 200, there is a first special figure starting port 23A that can always enter (win) a ball as a starting port for executing a hit / fail judgment of a special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a special figure), and a tulip type ordinary electric accessory. The second special drawing start port 23B made of the above is installed in the vertical position.

The second special figure starting port 23B can be entered (winning) only when the ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is opened. The Fuden accessory is opened for a predetermined time when it wins in the lottery of the Fuzu, which is executed due to the game ball passing through the operating gate 22.

At the right positions of the first and second special drawing start ports 23A and 23B, the first large winning opening 25A opened and closed by the opening and closing plate and the second large winning opening 25B opened and closed by the opening and closing plate are vertically 2 It is arranged in a tier.

Here, a game in which a special electric accessory, a movable winning device, a special winning device, etc. are opened and closed multiple times due to hitting in the hit / fail judgment of the special figure is described as a special game (also referred to as a big hit game). .. In addition, each time when a special electric accessory or the like is released in a special game is described as a round.

The first big winning opening 25A corresponds to a special electric accessory that opens and closes in a special game (also referred to as a big hit game), and in the first big winning opening 25A, in addition to the winning opening, the continuation of the special game is continued. A mouth 210 is provided. (Details will be described later, but in the conditional round, the ball enters the continuation opening 210 to advance to the next round). Similarly, the second large winning opening 25B also corresponds to a special electric accessory that opens and closes in the special game, and in the second large winning opening 25B, in addition to the winning opening, a privilege opening related to the special game after the special game 211 is provided.

Further, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 27 are arranged at the left positions of the first and second special drawing starting openings 23A and 23B, and an out opening 203 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 20.
A large number of game nails and windmills are planted in the game area 20 of the game board 2.

At the lower right of the game board 2, outside the game area 20, a special figure display device 28 for variable display of special figures, a normal symbol display device 29 for variable display of normal figures, and a hold memory of special figures are displayed. A special figure hold number display device 281 and a normal figure hold number display device 291 for displaying the hold storage of the normal figure are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 houses an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game area 20, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate. It will be paid out to 12. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the loan balls that are paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 41.

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

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, centering on the main control device 40 that controls the game, as sub-control devices, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device. It is a configuration including 43. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine installed in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed.

The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.
The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 538. Further, the main control device 40 has a glass frame opening SW that detects whether or not the front frame (glass frame) 11 and the inner frame 30 are open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. (Switch) 501, inner frame opening SW502, first start port SW503 for detecting entry into the first special figure start port 23A, second start port SW504 for detecting entry into the second special figure start port 23B, Normal symbol operation SW505 that detects the entry into the operation gate 22 of the normal drawing, the winning opening SW506 that detects the entry into the ordinary winning opening 27, and the first count SW507 that detects the entry into the first large winning opening 25A. , To the second count SW508 that detects the entry into the second prize opening 25B, the continuation SW509 that detects the entry into the continuation opening 210 of the first major winning opening 25A, to the privilege opening 211 of the second major winning opening 25B. The detection signal from the privilege SW 510 or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input.

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

Further, the main control device 40 drives the first and second special winning opening solenoids 512 and 513 via the game board relay terminal plate 531 to open the first and second special winning opening 25A and 25B. In addition, the solenoid accessory solenoid 514 of the utility accessory is driven to open and close the utility accessory of the second special figure start port 23B.

The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a signal for management such as symbol variation and big hit is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 538.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The payout control device 41 detects that the ball tank 31 has become empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534, the ball out SW520, and the payout that detects that the game ball has been paid out. A detection signal such as SW522, a full SW523 that detects that the game ball storage dish is full, or the like is input. The payout motor 521 is operated in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit 60 via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated in response to the lending request signal to pay out the lending ball. The operation signals of the ball lending and the lending request and the settlement request by the settlement SW171 and 172 via the settlement display device 173 are input to the CR unit 60, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit 60.

A detection signal such as a launch stop SW524 or a touch SW525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14 is input to the launch control device 44. Based on the command (reflecting the signal of the touch SW525 and the game situation) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, the rotation signal of the launch handle 14, and the signal of the launch stop SW524. It controls the launch motor 526 to launch and stop the game ball.

Detection signals such as the jog dial SW528 for detecting the operation of the jog dial 16 and the button SW527 for detecting the operation of the game button 15 are input to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a command for displaying a pseudo symbol of a special figure are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

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

Next, the configuration of the first large winning opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 will be described. The first large winning opening 25A is configured so that a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A can enter the continuous opening 210 at a predetermined ball entry rate. The ball entry rate may be a fixed value or may be adjustable.

Specifically, for example, an opening / closing member 300 for opening / closing the continuation port 210 may be provided, and the opening / closing member 300 may be operated by the motor 301 to open / close the continuation port 210 (see FIG. 5A). The position and orientation of the port 210 may be changed, and the position and orientation of the continuous port 210 may be moved by the motor 301 (see FIG. 5B). Of course, both the opening / closing member 300 and the mechanism for changing the position and orientation of the continuation port 210 may be provided.

Further, for example, a crune 302 which is connected to the ball entry port 25A-1 provided in the first large winning opening 25A and in which three distribution ports are formed is provided as an example, and one of these distribution ports is provided. Can be used as the continuation port 210, and the remaining distribution ports 302a and 302b may be used as the loss ports (see FIG. 6). Further, by arranging a movable object on the crune 302 and operating the movable object, the ball entry rate to the continuation port 210 may be adjusted.

By doing so, the probability that the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 25A will enter the continuation opening 210 is suppressed, and even if the big hit game is performed, it does not always reach the final round. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a thrill and a feeling of tension, and it is possible to entertain the player by the behavior of the game ball that has entered the first prize opening 25A.

Of course, the continuation opening 210 may be arranged in such a manner that the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A can easily enter.
Further, the second large winning opening 25B also has the same configuration as the first large winning opening 25A, so that the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 25B has a bonus opening 211 at a predetermined entry rate. It may be possible to enter the ball.

[Explanation of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 extracts a random number value for the normal drawing due to the ball entering the operating gate 22 of the normal drawing, performs a winning / failing lottery based on the random number value, and if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a hit, The winning result is confirmed and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 29, and the general electric accessory is released. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the second special drawing start port 23B.

When there is a ball entering the first special figure start port 23A or the second special figure start port 23B, a random number value for the special figure is extracted due to these, and whether the special figure is correct or not based on the random number value. Judgment is made. After that, the special figures related to the hit / fail judgment made due to the entry into the first special figure start port 23A are the first special figure and the hit / fail made due to the entry into the second special figure start opening 23B. The special drawing related to the judgment is described as the second special drawing. Then, the special symbol display device 28 starts the symbol variation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol display device 21 starts the symbol variation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

After that, the result of the hit / fail determination is notified by stopping the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 28 and the effect symbol display device 21 and confirming and displaying the special symbol. If the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display devices 28 and 21. In this case, the effect symbol display device 21 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

Then, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the condition device that satisfies the start condition of the big hit game is activated, and the game shifts to the big hit game.
In the jackpot game, the opening / closing operation of the first or second winning openings 25A, 25B is set as one round, and the opening / closing operation of the first or second winning openings 25A, 25B is continued for one or more rounds. The jackpot game of this pachinko machine 1 can be continued up to a maximum of 15 rounds (hereinafter, rounds are referred to as R).

Here, in the big hit game, the round in which the first big winning opening 25A is opened is described as the first opening round, and the round in which the second big winning opening 25B is opened is described as the second opening round.
Then, as the first open round, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first large winning opening 25A, or when the round duration elapses, an unconditional round that proceeds to the next round and a game ball continue opening. There is a conditional round that advances to the next round when the ball enters 210. Unconditional rounds and conditional rounds are rounds other than the final round.

Further, the conditional rounds are provided with conditional rounds A and B. In the conditional round A, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first large winning opening 25A or when the round duration elapses after the start of the round, the round ends and the round continues. If the game ball has entered the continuation opening 210, the next round proceeds. Further, in the conditional round B, as soon as the game ball enters the continuation opening 210, the round ends and the next round proceeds.

In addition, after the jackpot game is completed, it is possible to carry out a privilege game that grants a probabilistic game and a time-saving game. In the probabilistic game, the winning probability of the special figure is in a high probability state. In the time-saving game, the fluctuation time of the regular map is shortened, the probability of winning in the lottery based on the regular map is increased, and the opening time of the regular ticket is extended.

The awarding of the award game is conditioned on the fact that the ball enters the award opening 211 in the second open round. In addition, one of the probabilistic game and the time-saving game may be a privilege game. Further, depending on the jackpot symbol or the like, both or one of the probabilistic game and the time-saving game may be given as a privilege game.

In addition, as the second opening round, the opening time of the second large winning opening 25B is long (the time to facilitate the entry of the second large winning opening 25B), and the opening time is short. A short round is provided (a time during which it is extremely difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the ball of the second large winning opening 25B). By setting the second open round to either the long ground or the short round, it is determined whether or not the privilege game is granted.

Further, long grounds A and B may be provided as long grounds. In Longground A, the round ends when a predetermined number of game balls enter the second large winning opening 25B or when a predetermined round duration elapses after the start of the round. On the other hand, in Longground B, the round ends as soon as the game ball enters the privilege opening 211.

Hereinafter, the details of the operation will be described based on the program processing executed by the main control device 40.
(1) Main Routine FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main control device 40, and the “main routine” is composed of main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and residual processing (S111). Then, it is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written to the specific address of the RAM, and if a negative determination (S100: no) is made here, the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt described above is written to the RAM as part of this initial setting.

If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), the initial value random number update process (S101), the update process of the big hit determination random number (random number counter) which is the random number value for determining the validity of the special figure (S102), the big hit symbol determination of the special figure Random number (random number counter) update process (S103), hit determination random number (random number counter) update process (S104), reach determination random number (random number counter) update process (S105) for special figure reach , Update processing (S106) of random number (random number counter) for determining fluctuation pattern related to fluctuation pattern of special figure, winning confirmation processing (S107), winning / failing judgment processing (S108), each output processing (S109), fraud monitoring processing (S110) Is performed, and the initial random number update process (S111) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

(2) Winning Confirmation Process Next, the "winning confirmation process" (S107) will be described.
The “starting prize confirmation process” shown in FIG. 8 is a subroutine executed by the main control device 40. In this process, winning of the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B is confirmed and extracted at the time of winning. Performs hold storage processing of various random values.

In the "starting prize confirmation process", first, based on the detection signals of the first and second starting ports SW503 and 504, it is confirmed whether or not the first and second special drawing starting ports 23A and 23B have won a prize (S200). If there is a prize (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether the number of reserved storages corresponding to each starting port has already reached the upper limit and is not full (S201).

Here, the hold memory corresponding to the first special figure start port 23A is referred to as the first hold memory, and the hold memory corresponding to the second special figure start port 23B is referred to as the second hold memory. The maximum number of each reserved memory is four. If the hold memory corresponding to the winning start port is not full (S201: yes), in the extraction random number hold storage process of S202, a plurality of random numbers (random number for jackpot determination, random number for jackpot symbol determination) due to the winning , Random number for reach judgment, random number for determining lost symbol, random number for determining fluctuation pattern, etc.) are extracted. Then, if the winning start port is the first special figure start port 23A, it is stored as the first hold storage, and if it is the second special figure start port 23B, it is stored as the second hold memory.

Further, in this process, the number of lights of the special figure hold number display device 281 is increased, and the current hold storage number is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.
(3) About the hit / fail judgment process Next, the “hit / fail judgment process” (S108) will be described.

9 to 12 show a flowchart of the special figure "win / fail determination process" executed by the main control device 40. As shown in FIG. 9, the "win / fail determination process" confirms whether the special electric accessory for opening the first or second winning openings 25A and 25B is operating, and if it is not operating (S300: no). , Check whether the special figure is changing, and if it is not changing (S301: no), check whether the confirmed symbol of the special figure is displayed (S302). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: yes), the process shifts to "special game processing".

If the confirmed symbol is not displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), as shown in FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether there is at least one of the first and second reserved storages (S310). If there is no hold memory (S310: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing". If there is hold storage (S310: yes), the number of stores is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S311). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the first and second reserved memories is subject to the hit / fail determination.

In addition, the second reserved memory may be the target of the hit / fail judgment in preference to the first reserved memory (the second reserved memory may be preferentially digested). That is, if the second hold memory exists, the oldest second hold memory is the target of the pass / fail judgment, and if the second hold memory does not exist, the oldest first hold memory is the target of the pass / fail judgment. good.

Next, in the process of S312, the probability change flag is confirmed to confirm whether the current gaming state is the probability change gaming state (if the probability change flag is "1", the probability change is in progress). If the probability change is in progress (S312: yes), the hit / fail determination table at the time of the probability change is compared with the random number for determining the jackpot in the hold memory to be the target of the probability change, and the hit / fail determination is performed (S313). ).

If the probability is not changing (S312: no), the hit / fail determination table with a normal probability (low probability) is compared with the big hit determination random number to determine whether the hit is a big hit (S314).
In the subsequent processing of S315, it is confirmed whether or not the success / failure determination of the processing of S313 or S314 is a big hit.

If it is a big hit (S315: yes), in the process of S316, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.
In the process of S317, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time for a big hit of a special figure displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined based on a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in S318. In this process, for example, based on the determined jackpot symbol or the like, the opening pattern of the jackpot game (opening mode of the first and second winning openings 25A and 25B in each round, etc.) and the probability variation game as a privilege game are performed. Set whether to grant or to grant a time-saving game, and set the number of times the bonus game is continued (ST number) when the bonus game is granted. The opening pattern of the jackpot game may be set by executing the jackpot game selection process described later. In addition to this, for example, the time of the opening effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time of the ending effect are set.

In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), in the process of S319, a variation pattern such as a variation time for the loss of the special figure displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is determined. In the subsequent loss setting process (S320), if the gaming state is a probability change or a time reduction, the probability change counter and the time reduction counter that count these durations are subtracted.

After each setting process of S318 or S320, in the process of S321, the symbol variation start control of the special symbol display device 28 is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the "special game" is performed. Move to "Processing". The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special figure, the judgment result of the hit / miss judgment of the special figure, and the like.

When the special figure is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 9 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 11, when it is confirmed that the change time of the symbol has elapsed (S330: yes), the finalized symbol display process is performed. In (S331), control is performed to end the variation display of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 28, and the symbol is confirmed so as to end the variation display and the effect display of the pseudo symbol on the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Send a command and move to "special game processing".

If the finalized symbol of the special symbol is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 9 (S302: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S340 of FIG. 12 to confirm whether the finalized symbol display time has expired. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the finalized symbol display time has expired (S340: yes), the finalized symbol display of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 28 is controlled by the finalized symbol display end process (S341), and the sub A command is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 so as to end the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

Then, it is confirmed whether the symbol of the special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342), and if it is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342: yes), if the probability variation flag is "1" (S343: yes). , Set the probability variation flag to "0" (S344). Next, if the time saving flag is "1" (S345: yes), the time saving flag is set to "0" (S346). By these processes, the gaming state during the jackpot game is reset to the normal state.

In the process of S347, the operation of the condition device is started. In the process of S348, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started. The condition device is a device necessary for operating the accessory continuous operation device in the big hit game, and the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the special electric accessory.

Then, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to start the jackpot effect by the jackpot start effect process (S349), and the process shifts to the "special game process".
In the process of S342, if it is not a combination that will be a big hit (S342: no), it is confirmed whether the probability change flag is "1" (S350), and if the probability change flag is "1" (S350: yes), the above probability change It is confirmed whether or not the counter (probability variation number) is "0" (S351). If it is "0" (S351: yes), the probability variation flag is set to "0" (S352).

In the subsequent processing, it is confirmed whether the time reduction flag is "1" (S353), and if the time reduction flag is "1" (S353: yes), whether or not the time reduction counter (number of time reductions) is "0" is confirmed. Confirm (S354). If it is "0" (S354: yes), the time saving flag is set to "0" (S355).

In the subsequent state specification command transmission process of S356, a state specification command including information such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

In this way, in the "hit / fail determination process", a plurality of commands are transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42. The symbol variation of the effect symbol display device 21 is started by the variation start command of the process of S321. In this case, the variation pattern is specified together with the variation start command, the first or second special figure is held, and the symbols are further spaced apart. Commands such as designation (designation of special figure) and model information designation are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

During the symbol change, the symbol change is stopped by the symbol confirmation command (stop designation) of S331, and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed. During the confirmation display, information such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag indicating the game state is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 by the state designation command of S356. The state designation command may be transmitted at the time of the final display of the special figure, and in the true / false determination process, it is substantially transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 at the end of the final display.

(4) The jackpot game selection process Next, the jackpot game selection process that is called in S318 of the hit / fail determination process and determines the opening pattern of the jackpot game will be described. Here, as an example, the jackpot game selection processes 1 to 6 will be described.

(4-1) About the jackpot game selection process 1 In the jackpot game selection process 1, the opening pattern is determined according to the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 13). In S360 of the jackpot game selection process 1, it is determined by the jackpot symbol 1 whether or not the jackpot has been achieved. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S360: Yes), the process proceeds to S361, and when a negative determination is made (S360: No), the process proceeds to S362.

In S361, 1 to 14R is the first open round, 15R (final round) is the second open round, and the first open rounds in 1 to 14R are all unconditional rounds. It is selected and this process ends.

In S362, it is determined by the jackpot symbol 2 whether or not the jackpot has been achieved. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S362: Yes), the process proceeds to S363, and when a negative determination is made (S362: No), the process proceeds to S364.

In S363, 1 to 14R is the first open round, 15R (final round) is the second open round, and all the first open rounds in 1 to 14R are the conditional round A, which is a big hit. Game 2 is selected, and this process ends.

In S364, 1 to 14R is the first open round, 15R (final round) is the second open round, and all the first open rounds in 1 to 14R are conditional rounds B, which is a big hit. Game 3 is selected, and this process ends.

If the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, the second open round, which is the final round of the jackpot games 1 to 3, is the long ground, and if it is not the bonus symbol, the final round is the short round.

Further, in the jackpot games 1 to 3, the rounds other than the final round may be the second open round. If a round other than the final round is the second open round, the round may proceed to the next round regardless of whether or not the ball has entered the privilege opening 211, as in the unconditional round. , As in the conditional round, the player may proceed to the next round when he / she enters the privilege opening 211.

Further, the jackpot symbol 1 may be a privilege symbol. By doing so, in addition to the benefits of the probabilistic game and the time-saving game, a large amount of prize balls can be given in the big hit game, and the game can be sharpened. On the other hand, other than the jackpot symbols 1 and 2, may be privilege symbols. By doing so, when the privilege is given, the prize ball in the big hit game is suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive prize ball.

In addition, the opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability according to the type of jackpot symbol.
Specifically, for example, when a big hit symbol 1 is a big hit, a big hit game 1 is selected with a 60% probability, a big hit game 2 is selected with a 30% probability, and a big hit game 3 is selected with a 10% probability. You may. Further, for example, in the case of a big hit with the big hit symbol 2, the big hit game 1 may be selected with a 30% probability, the big hit game 2 with a 60% probability, and the big hit game 3 with a 10% probability. .. Further, for example, when the jackpot symbol 3 is a jackpot, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%. ..

At this time, if the jackpot symbol is a privilege symbol, the open pattern with a smaller number of prize balls is selected with a higher probability, and if it is not a privilege symbol, the open pattern with a larger number of prize balls is selected with a higher probability. good. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive prize ball. On the contrary, if the jackpot symbol is a privilege symbol, the open pattern with a larger number of prize balls is selected with a higher probability, and if it is not a privilege symbol, the open pattern with a smaller number of prize balls is selected with a higher probability. good. By doing so, the game can be sharpened.

(4-2) About the jackpot game selection process 2 In the jackpot game selection process 2, the opening pattern is determined according to the game state (see FIG. 14). In S370 of the jackpot game selection process 2, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the normal state (the state in which the privilege game is not performed). Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S370: Yes), the process proceeds to S371, and when a negative determination is made (S370: No), the process proceeds to S372.

In S371, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and this process ends.
In S372, it is determined whether or not the game is in the probabilistic game state. Then, when an affirmative judgment is made (S372: Yes), the process proceeds to S373, and when a negative judgment is made (when a probabilistic game is not performed and only a time-saving game is performed) ( S372: No), shift to S374.

In S373, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and this process ends.
In S374, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and this process ends.
As in the jackpot game selection process 1, if the jackpot symbol is a bonus symbol, the final rounds of the jackpot games 1 to 3 will be the long ground, and if it is not the bonus symbol, the final round will be the short round.

In addition, the opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability according to the game state. Specifically, for example, in the normal state, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 10%. Further, for example, in the case of a probability variation game state, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%. Further, for example, in the case of not in the probabilistic game state and in the time-saving game state, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 20%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 60%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 10%. May be done.

By doing so, when the privilege game is performed, the number of prize balls given in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive prize ball. Of course, on the contrary, when the privilege game is performed, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls is large may be selected with a relatively high probability. As a result, the game can be sharpened.

The opening pattern of the jackpot game may be determined according to both the jackpot symbol and the gaming state, or the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to both the jackpot symbol and the gaming state.

(4-3) About the jackpot game selection process 3 In the jackpot game selection process 3, the opening pattern is determined according to the type of the special figure corresponding to the winning / failing determination (see FIG. 15). In S380 of the jackpot game selection process 3, it is determined whether or not the hit is achieved by the hit / fail determination corresponding to the first special figure. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S380: Yes), the process proceeds to S381, and when a negative determination is made (S380: No), the process proceeds to S382.

In S381, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and this process ends.
In S382, it is determined whether or not the privilege game is given after the big hit game (whether or not the big hit game includes the second open round which is the long ground) based on the big hit symbol or the like. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S382: Yes), the process proceeds to S384, and when a negative determination is made (S382: No), the process proceeds to S383.

In S383, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and this process ends.
In S384, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and this process ends.
In this way, in the jackpot game selection process 3, when a hit is made in the hit / fail judgment corresponding to the first special figure, an opening pattern in which a large number of prize balls are given is set, and corresponds to the second special figure. If the result is a hit, an open pattern is set in which a small amount of prize balls are given. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the number of prize balls given during the time-saving game and prevent the player from being given an excessive prize ball.

On the contrary, when a hit is made in the hit / fail judgment corresponding to the first special figure, an opening pattern in which a small prize ball is given is set, and a hit is made in the hit / fail judgment corresponding to the second special figure. May be set to an open pattern in which many prize balls are given. By doing so, a large number of prize balls will be given during the time-saving game, and the game can be sharpened.

Further, as described above, when the second special figure is preferentially digested, the second special figure start port 23B is opened more frequently than usual in the privilege game state, so that the big hit game is replaced with the process of step S384. If 1 is selected, the processing from the occurrence of the big hit to the end of the big hit game, or the speed of these repeated processing can be expected.

In addition, the opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability according to the type of the special figure corresponding to the winning / failing determination.
Specifically, for example, in the case of a hit in the first special figure, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 10%. May be done. On the other hand, in the case of a hit in the second special figure, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%.

On the contrary, if a hit is made in the first special figure, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls is relatively small is selected with a high probability, and if a hit is made in the second special figure, a high probability is obtained. Therefore, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls is relatively large may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-4) About the jackpot game selection process 4 The pachinko machine 1 determines the opening pattern of the jackpot game according to the content of the bonus game given by entering the ball into the privilege opening 211 during the jackpot game. Is also good. Specifically, for example, when the pachinko machine 1 is configured as an ST machine, the opening pattern may be determined according to the number of STs as in the jackpot game selection process 4 (see FIG. 16). .. When the jackpot game is completed, the ST machine is always given a bonus game regardless of the jackpot symbol, etc., and the bonus game continues until a maximum of a predetermined maximum number of times (ST number of times) is determined. It means a pachinko machine having the above configuration. In the pachinko machine 1 that performs the jackpot game selection process 4, the number of STs is further determined according to the jackpot symbol and the like.

In S390 of the jackpot game selection process 4, it is determined whether or not the number of STs when the privilege game is given after the jackpot game is X times (50 times as an example) or less based on the jackpot symbol or the like. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S390: Yes), the process proceeds to S391, and when a negative determination is made (S390: No), the process proceeds to S392.

In S391, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and this process ends.
In S392, it is determined whether or not the number of STs when the privilege game is given after the big hit game is Y times (100 times as an example) or less, which is more than X times, based on the big hit symbol or the like. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S392: Yes), the process proceeds to S394, and when a negative determination is made (S392: No), the process proceeds to S393.

In S393, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and this process ends.
In S394, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and this process ends.
By doing so, when the number of STs is large, the number of prize balls given in the big hit game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive prize ball. Of course, on the contrary, as the number of STs increases, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls increases relatively may be selected. As a result, the game can be sharpened.

The opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability according to the number of STs of the privilege game given after the big hit game.
Specifically, for example, when the number of STs ≤ X times, even if the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 10%. good. Further, when X times <ST number of times <Y times, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 20%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 60%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 20%. Further, in the case of Y times ≤ ST times, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 60%.

On the contrary, when the number of STs is small, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls is relatively small is selected with a high probability, and when the number of STs is large, the number of prize balls is relatively large with a high probability. An open pattern may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
Further, even when the pachinko machine 1 is not configured as an ST machine, similarly, even if the opening pattern of the jackpot game is determined according to whether or not the privilege game is granted and the duration of the privilege game. Alternatively, the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to these.

In addition, instead of the number of STs, whether the probability-changing game or the time-saving game is given as the privilege game by entering the privilege opening 211 during the big hit game, and whether both the probability-changing game and the time-saving game are given. Depending on the situation, the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be determined, or the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be determined by a lottery with a probability corresponding to these.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-5) About the jackpot game selection process 5 When the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the total number of rounds in the jackpot game is determined according to the jackpot symbol or the like, the jackpot game selection process 5 As described above, the opening pattern may be determined according to the total number of rounds.

Here, the total number of rounds may be the total number of rounds constituting the jackpot game.
In addition, the big hit game is a round in which the first or second big winning openings 25A and 25B are opened for a long time (about the opening time of the above-mentioned long ground) so that the game ball can be sufficiently entered. When the first or second large winning openings 25A and 25B are opened only for a short time (about the opening time of the short round described above), and the round consists of a round in which it is practically impossible to enter the large winning openings. The total number of rounds may be the total number of rounds in which the ball can be sufficiently entered into the big winning opening. If the first open round is a round in which it is practically impossible to enter the first large winning opening 25A, it is conceivable that the round is an unconditional round.

Next, the jackpot game selection process 5 will be described (see FIG. 17). In S600, it is determined whether or not the total number of rounds of the jackpot game is the maximum number of rounds (15R as an example) based on the jackpot symbol or the like. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S601, and when a negative determination is made (S600: No), the process proceeds to S602.

In S601, the jackpot game 3 is selected, and this process ends.
In S602, it is determined whether or not the total number of rounds of the jackpot game is equal to or less than R1 (8 as an example), which is a predetermined threshold value, based on the jackpot symbol or the like. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S602: Yes), the process proceeds to S604, and when a negative determination is made (S602: No), the process proceeds to S603.

In S603, the jackpot game 2 is selected, and this process ends.
In S604, the jackpot game 1 is selected, and this process ends.
By doing so, when the total number of rounds is large, the number of prize balls given in the jackpot game can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive prize ball. Of course, on the contrary, as the total number of rounds increases, an open pattern in which the number of prize balls increases may be selected. As a result, the game can be sharpened.

The opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability according to the total number of rounds of the jackpot game.
Specifically, for example, when the total number of rounds = the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 60%. May be done. Further, when R1 ≤ total number of rounds <maximum number of rounds, even if the jackpot game 1 is selected with a probability of 20%, the jackpot game 2 is selected with a probability of 60%, and the jackpot game 3 is selected with a probability of 20%. good. Further, when the total number of rounds <R1, the jackpot game 1 may be selected with a probability of 60%, the jackpot game 2 may be selected with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 3 may be selected with a probability of 10%.

On the contrary, when the total number of rounds is small, the open pattern with a relatively small number of prize balls is selected with a high probability, and when the total number of rounds is large, the number of prize balls is relatively high. An open pattern with a large number of may be selected.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-6) About the jackpot game selection process 6 The first open rounds included in the jackpot games 1 to 3 all have the same mode, but the first open rounds of different modes may coexist. At this time, depending on the jackpot symbol, the game state, etc., the amount of unconditional rounds and conditional rounds A and B included in the jackpot game and the number of rounds in which these are reached are determined, and thereby the jackpot You may adjust the number of prize balls given in the game.

As an example, in S610 of the jackpot game selection process 6, the number of unconditional rounds and conditional rounds A and B, the unconditional rounds, the conditional rounds A and B, and the second open round are determined according to the jackpot symbol and the like. The round number of the round is determined, and the process ends (see FIG. 18).

If a round other than the final round is the second open round, the round may proceed to the next round regardless of whether or not the ball has entered the privilege opening 211, as in the unconditional round. , As in the conditional round, the player may proceed to the next round when he / she enters the privilege opening 211.

Needless to say, the more unconditional rounds are included, the more prize balls will be awarded in the jackpot game.
Further, even if the unconditional round includes 10R and the conditional round includes 4R, if the conditional round is the later round, there are many rounds that can be surely digested. For example, if 1-10R is an unconditional round and 11-14R is a conditional round, 1-10R can be reliably digested. Therefore, a higher probability is given to the player with more prize balls.

Conversely, if the conditional round is the earlier round, fewer rounds can be reliably digested. For example, if 1-4R is a conditional round and 5-14R is an unconditional round, there is no round that can be reliably digested. Therefore, it is less likely that the player will be awarded a large number of prize balls.

For this reason, for example, when the jackpot symbol is not a privilege symbol, is in a normal state, hits in the first special symbol, the number of continuations of the privilege game (ST number), the total number of rounds, etc. are small (No. 1). In (also described in one case), increase the number of unconditional rounds (or conditional round A) or place conditional rounds in the back so that a large number of prize balls will be awarded with a relatively high probability. It may be a round.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a privilege symbol, when a privilege game is performed, when the second special figure is hit, when the number of continuations of the privilege game (ST number) or the total number of rounds is large, etc. ( In (also described in the second case), the number of unconditional rounds (or conditional round A) should be reduced or the conditional round should be placed earlier so that a small number of prize balls will be awarded with a relatively high probability. It may be a round of. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive prize ball.

Of course, on the contrary, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds etc. should be reduced or the conditional round should be the earlier round so that a small number of prize balls will be awarded with a relatively high probability. Is also good. Further, in the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds and the like may be increased so that a large number of prize balls will be awarded with a relatively high probability, or the conditional round may be a rear round. By doing so, the game can be sharpened.

In addition, the number of unconditional rounds, etc. can be determined by drawing a probability according to the jackpot symbol, the game status, the type of special figure that was hit, the number of times the bonus game is continued (ST number), the total number of rounds, etc. , Conditional rounds, etc. may be determined in what round.

Specifically, for example, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds and the like may be increased with a high probability, or the conditional round may be the latter round. On the other hand, in the case of the second case, the number of unconditional rounds and the like may be reduced with a high probability, or the conditional round may be the earlier round.

On the contrary, for example, in the case of the first case, the number of unconditional rounds and the like may be reduced with high probability, or the conditional round may be the earlier round. On the other hand, in the case of the second case, there is a high probability that the number of unconditional rounds and the like may be increased, or the conditional round may be the latter round.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(4-7) Others In this pachinko machine 1, when a hit / fail judgment is made, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a symbol change by a pseudo symbol based on a change start command, a symbol confirmation command, or the like, and the pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified by the symbol. Here, in the case of confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol and notifying whether or not the privilege game is given by the confirmed pseudo symbol, a symbol different from the pseudo symbol is used. It may be configured to notify which opening pattern is selected. By doing so, it is possible to notify the opening pattern of the big hit game regardless of whether or not the privilege game is given, and the range of the production can be expanded.

(5) Special game processing Next, "special game processing" will be described.
In the "special game process", as shown in FIG. 19, first, in the process of S400, it is confirmed whether the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S400), and if it is operating (S400: yes), the process of S401 is performed. Check if the 1st or 2nd prize openings 25A and 25B are open.

If the first or second winning openings 25A and 25B are not open (S401: no) in the processing of S401, it is confirmed whether the interval is in progress (S402), and if it is not in the interval (S402: no), the jackpot end effect is produced. Check if it is medium (S403), if the jackpot end production is not in progress (S403: no), check if the jackpot start production time has elapsed (S404), and if the jackpot start production time has elapsed (S404: yes). , In the large winning opening opening process of S405, the first 1R opens the first large winning opening 25A and returns. While the first big winning opening 25A is open, it is possible to enter the continuation opening 210, and the continuation opening 210 becomes effective.

If the first or second winning openings 25A and 25B are open, as shown in FIG. 20, the mode of the current round is determined based on the opening pattern of the special game being executed. Then, if the current round is an unconditional round, it shifts to S411, if it is a conditional round A, it shifts to S412, if it is a conditional round B, it shifts to S413, and in other cases, it shifts to S414. ..

In S411, the unconditional round end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
In S412, the conditional round A end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.
In S413, the conditional round B end determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to S415.

In S414, it is determined whether or not the conditions corresponding to the mode of the current round are satisfied, and if the conditions are satisfied, the continuation flag and the end flag are set. If the current round is the second open round, the entry into the privilege opening 211 is detected, and if there is an entry, the entry flag is set.

Specifically, for example, when the current round (second open round) is a long ground A or a short round, a predetermined number of game balls enter the second large winning opening 25B, or the said The end flag may be set when the round duration elapses after the start of the round. In addition, when the current round is long ground B, a predetermined number of game balls enter the second large winning opening 25B, the round duration elapses after the start of the round, or the privilege opening 211. The end flag may be set when the ball enters the ball.

In addition, when the current round is the second open round, as in the conditional round, the continuation flag may be set to proceed to the next round only when the ball enters the privilege opening 211 (in other words). Then, if there is no entry into the privilege opening 211, the continuation flag may not be set so as not to proceed to the next round). Of course, it is not limited to this, and as in the unconditional round, by setting the continuation flag unconditionally, it is possible to proceed to the next round regardless of whether or not the ball has entered the privilege opening 211.

In S415, it is determined whether or not the round duration has ended. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S417, and when a negative determination is obtained (S415: No), the process proceeds to S416.

In S416, it is determined whether or not the end flag is "1 (end)". Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S416: Yes), the process proceeds to S417, and when a negative determination is obtained (S416: No), this process ends.

In S417, it is determined whether or not the continuation flag is "1 (continuation)". Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S417: Yes), the process proceeds to S418, and when a negative determination is obtained (S417: No), the process proceeds to S423 in FIG.

In S418, the number of rounds is incremented, and in S419, the continuation flag is cleared. At this time, the end flag may be cleared. Then, in the following S420, the jackpot interval process is executed, and this process ends. In the jackpot interval processing, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to start the jackpot interval effect.

If the process of S402 in FIG. 19 is in the interval (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 21, it is confirmed whether the jackpot interval time has elapsed in the process of S421, and if it has elapsed (S421: yes), It is confirmed whether it is the final round (15R) (S422), and if it is the final round (S422: yes), the big hit end effect process (S423) is executed, and the big hit end command is sent to the sub integrated control device 42 by this process. Is sent, the jackpot game is completed, and the game is returned.

On the other hand, if the process of S422 is not the final round (S422: no), it is confirmed whether or not the previous round was 14R (S424), and if it is not 14R (S424: no), the first in the process of S425. Open the grand prize opening 25A.

Further, if the processing of S424 is 14R (S424: yes), the opening processing of the second special winning opening 25B is executed and returned as the final round (15R) in the processing of S426. While the second big winning opening 25B is open, it is possible to enter the privilege opening 211, and the privilege opening 211 becomes effective. In the present embodiment, the final round is the second open round, but the round before the final round may be the second open round.

If the jackpot end effect is being produced in the process of S403 in FIG. 19 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 22, it is confirmed whether the end time of the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S430), and if so, it has elapsed. (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S431) is executed, and the process of stopping the operation of the condition device (S432) is executed.

In the subsequent processing of S433, it is confirmed whether or not the ball has entered the privilege opening 211, and it is confirmed whether or not the transition to the probabilistic game is performed after the special game is completed (S433). To confirm the entry of the ball into the privilege port 211, it is desirable to set the entry flag or the like at the time of entry and confirm the entry flag.

If the game shifts to the probability change game (S433: yes), the probability change setting process (S434) and the process of setting the probability change flag to "1" (S435) are performed.
Next, in S436, it is confirmed whether or not to shift to the time saving game after the end of the special game by entering the privilege opening 211, and if it shifts to the time saving game (S436: yes), the time saving setting process (S437). Then, the process of setting "1" in the time saving flag (S438) is performed.

After that, a command to end the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S439), and information on whether or not to shift to the open extension game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like as a state designation command (S440). ). Then return.

In the special game, a maximum of 15R can be played. In the special games 1R to 14R, the first big winning opening 25A is opened, and the next round is carried out by entering the continuation opening 210 in each round. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the next round and the thrilling feeling that the special game may end. In this case, when it comes to the continuation to the next round, it is desirable to show the continuation of the special game in the effect symbol display device 21 as shown in FIG. 23 (a). For example, the number of rounds display 700, the smiling character 701, the continuation confirmation display 702, and the jackpot symbol 703 are displayed on the display screen.

In the final 15R of the special game, the second big winning opening 25B is opened and the privilege opening 211 is valid. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), it is desirable that the effect symbol display device 21 promotes the acquisition of privilege games such as probability change and time reduction. For example, the number of rounds is displayed on the display screen, the character 701 with a cloudy expression, the display 704 prompting the ball to enter the privilege opening 211, the jackpot symbol 703, and the like are displayed.

Then, by entering the privilege opening 211, a probabilistic game and a time-saving game are given after the special game is completed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23C, the effect symbol display device 21 displays, for example, the number of rounds display 700, the shining smiling character 701, the privilege game acquisition display 705, the jackpot symbol 703, and the like on the display screen. To do.

(6) Unconditional round end determination process Next, regarding the unconditional round end determination process that is called in S411 of the special game process and determines whether or not to end the unconditional round, the flowchart of FIG. 24 is used. explain.

In S500, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the first large winning opening 25A based on the signal from the first count SW507. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S501, and if a negative determination is obtained (S500: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S501, the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S502.
In S502, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S502: Yes), the process proceeds to S503, and if a negative determination is obtained (S502: No), the process proceeds to S504.

In S503, the end flag is set to "1", and the process shifts to S504.
In S504, the continuation flag is set to "1", and this process ends.
(7) Conditional Round A End Judgment Process Next, regarding the conditional round A end determination process that is called in S412 of the special game process and determines whether or not to end the conditional round A, the flowchart of FIG. 25. Will be described using.

In S510, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the first large winning opening 25A based on the signal from the first count SW507. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S511, and if a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), this process is terminated.

In S511, the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S512.
In S512, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S512: Yes), the process proceeds to S513, and if a negative determination is obtained (S512: No), the process proceeds to S514.

In S513, the end flag is set to "1", and the process proceeds to S514.
In S514, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the continuation port 210 based on the signal from the continuation SW509. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S514: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and if a negative determination is obtained (S514: No), this process ends.

In S515, the continuation flag is set to "1", and this process ends.
(8) Conditional Round B End Judgment Process Next, regarding the conditional round B end determination process that is called in S413 of the special game process and determines whether or not to end the conditional round B, the flowchart of FIG. 26. Will be described using.

In S520, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the first large winning opening 25A based on the signal from the first count SW507. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S521, and if a negative determination is obtained (S520: No), this process ends.

In S521, the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 25A in the round is counted, and the process proceeds to S522.
In S522, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S522: Yes), the process proceeds to S523, and if a negative determination is obtained (S522: No), the process proceeds to S524.

In S523, the end flag is set to "1", and the process proceeds to S514.
In S524, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the continuation port 210 based on the signal from the continuation SW509. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and if a negative determination is obtained (S524: No), this process is terminated.

In S525, the continuation flag is set to "1", and in the subsequent S526, the end flag is set to "1" to end this process.
[effect]
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, the final 15R in which the privilege opening 211 becomes effective cannot be reached unless the ball is entered into the continuation opening 210 during the special game and the continuation condition is satisfied. In addition, even if the final 15R can be reached, the privilege will not be given unless the ball can be entered into the privilege opening 211, so the player secures the acquisition of the prize ball by the special game and aims to continue the round and acquire the privilege. You can play while playing, improve the expectations and thrills of the player, and enrich the interest of the game.

In addition, by separately providing the first large winning opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 and the second large winning opening 25B provided with the privilege opening 211, the player can aim for continuation depending on which one opens. You can enjoy the game by clarifying the purpose of the game, such as aiming for.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, this pachinko machine is provided with a single large winning opening 25 in the game area 20 of the game board 2, and a special entry opening 212 is provided inside the large winning opening 25. .. The large winning opening 25 is configured in the same manner as the first large winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 25 enters the special entrance opening 212 at a predetermined entry rate. It is designed to be a ball.

In the special game, the big prize opening 25 is opened in all rounds, and in each round, the big prize is won in the same manner as in the mode in which the first and second big prize openings 25A and 25B are opened in the first embodiment. The mouth 25 is opened. In the first open round in the first embodiment, the special entrance 212 is used as a continuation opening for continuing the special game, and in the second open round, the special entrance 212 is for giving a privilege. Used as a privilege mouth. In other words, the large winning opening 25 is opened in both the first opening round and the second opening round, the special entrance opening 212 is used as a continuation opening in the conditional rounds A and B, and in the second opening round, The special entrance 212 is used as a privilege opening.

Other than these configurations, it has the same basic configuration as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Further, in the figure, the same members are indicated by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted.

In this pachinko machine, an operating gate 22 in the normal drawing is provided at a position on the right side of the center case 200 in the game area 20 of the game board 2. Further, a second special drawing start port 23B that is opened and closed by a general electric accessory is provided at a position below the operation gate 22 in the normal drawing.

FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine, and the main control device 40 drives and controls the large winning opening solenoid 512 to open and close the large winning opening 25 in a special game. In addition, a detection signal is received from the special entry port SW515 that detects entry into the special entry port 212.

The pachinko machine executes the "win / fail determination process" and the "big hit game selection process" as in the first embodiment, and if the determination result is a big hit, executes the "special game process".
In the "special game processing" of the second embodiment, the processing is performed based on the ball entering the large winning opening 25 instead of the first large winning opening 25A. Further, in the "special game process" of the second embodiment, S450 to S453 (FIG. 29) are executed instead of the processes of S421 to S426 (FIG. 21) in the "special game process" of the first embodiment.

That is, in the process of S402 of the "special game process", if the jackpot interval is in progress (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 29, it is confirmed whether the jackpot interval time has elapsed in the process of S450, and the process has elapsed. If so (S450: yes), it is confirmed whether it is the final round (15R) (S451), and if it is the final round (S451: yes), the jackpot end effect process (S452) is executed, and this process is executed. Sends a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 42, ends the jackpot game, and returns.

On the other hand, if the process of S451 is not the final round (S451: no), the large winning opening 25 is opened in the process of S453.
In S453, it is confirmed whether or not it is the second open round, and if it is not the second open round, the special entry port 212 is used as the continuation opening, and if it is the second open round, the special entry port 212 is used. The mouth 212 is used as a privilege mouth.

[effect]
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, if the ball is not entered into the special entrance slot 212 which serves as a continuation opening during the special game, the ball cannot proceed to the next round and serves as a privilege opening. If the ball cannot be entered into the special entrance 212, the privilege game will not be granted.

For this reason, the player can secure the acquisition of the prize ball by the special game, and can play the game while aiming to continue the round and acquire the privilege, improve the expectation and thrill of the player, and enrich the interest of the game. Can be done.

In addition, one special entrance 212 serves as both a continuation opening and a privilege opening, and as a player, the target location is fixed even if the purpose is different, so that the player can enjoy the game without confusion.
In the second embodiment, any of the jackpot game selection processes 1 to 6 of the first embodiment 1 is executed, but when the jackpot game selection process 6 is executed, in any or all of the unconditional rounds. , It is also possible to use the special entry port 212 as a privilege opening. In the unconditional round, the special entry port 212 is not used as a continuous opening, so it can be effectively used. At this time, it is preferable to control so as to change the ball entry rate depending on whether the ball is used as a continuous port.

[Third Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
Next, the pachinko machine of the third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described focusing on the differences from the first and second embodiments. Similar to the second embodiment, this pachinko machine is provided with a special entry port inside the large winning device (corresponding to the large winning opening 25), and the special entry opening can be switched between a continuous opening and a privilege opening. However, this pachinko machine differs from the second embodiment in that the special entry port is also used as a condition device (right generation port) described later.

FIG. 30 is a front view of the game board 2C of the pachinko machine, and a large winning device 26 provided with an effect symbol display device 21 is provided in the center of the game area 20. Further, the normal winning openings 27 are arranged on the left and right sides of the upper part of the large winning device 26, and the first special drawing starting openings 23A are arranged on the left and right sides of the lower part. Further, an operation gate 22 and a second special figure start port 23B are installed at a lower position of the grand prize device 26, and an out port 203 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area.

As shown in FIG. 31, the inside of the large winning device 26 is divided into upper and lower stages, and a pair of left and right blade members 261 that can be opened and closed are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper stage portion 260. Then, by opening the blade member 261, a game ball can enter.

The upper portion 260 is provided with a central opening 262, a left opening 263, and a right opening 264, respectively, at the center and on the left and right sides thereof, and any of these is used to receive a game ball that has entered when the blade member 261 is opened. Further, the central port 262 of the upper portion 260 is provided with a distribution member 265 that rotates at a constant speed and can distribute the game ball to the central port 262, the left port 263, and the right port 264. The distribution member 265 has a state in which it is easy to enter the central port 262, a state in which it is difficult to enter the central port 262 and it is easy to enter the left port 263, and a state in which the ball is entered into the central port 262. As a difficulty, it is possible to switch to a state in which it is easy to enter the ball into the right mouth 264.

By setting the behavior of the distribution member 265, it is possible to set the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning device 26 will enter the special entry port 212. The large winning device 26 is not limited to the distribution member 265, and operates, for example, a member that changes the position and size of the special entry port 212 and changes the course of the game ball passing through the lower portion 266. Therefore, the probability that the game ball enters the special entrance 212 may be set.

Then, the game ball taken into the central port 262 is sent out to the center of the lower stage portion 266 from the outlet directly below the central port 262, and can easily enter the special entry port 212 arranged in the center of the lower stage portion 266. It becomes.

On the other hand, the game balls taken into the left and right mouths 263 and 264 of the upper part 260 are sent out to the left and right positions of the lower part 266 from the outlets directly below the left and right mouths 263 and 264. The game balls sent to the left and right positions of the lower portion 266 and the game balls that did not enter the special entry port 212 are taken into the back surface side of the game board from the intakes on both the left and right sides of the special entry port 212.

FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. The basic configuration of the electrical configuration of this pachinko machine is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment, and the main control device 40 controls the distribution motor 516 to rotationally drive the distribution member 265.

[Explanation of operation]
The operation of this pachinko machine will be described. In the first and second embodiments, it was determined whether the pachinko machine was a big hit or a loss by the hit / fail judgment of the first and second special figures. Whether it is a small hit or a loss is judged.

If it is determined to be a big hit, a big hit game is performed in the same manner as in the second embodiment, and a privilege game is given. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 26 is used in the same manner as the jackpot 25 in the second embodiment.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be a small hit, a small hit game is performed and the large winning device 26 is opened. During this time, the special entry port 212 serves as a condition device (right generation port), and when the game ball enters the special entry port 212 during the small hit game, the condition device and the continuous accessory operating device are activated. , The game shifts to the same jackpot game as in the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, the fact that a big hit is made in the hit / fail judgment is also described as a direct hit big hit, and the transition to a big hit game through a small hit game is also described as a character big hit.
This pachinko machine executes "main routine", "starting prize confirmation process", "win / fail judgment process", "big hit game selection process", and "special game process" as in the first and second embodiments. , The contents of the "win / fail determination process", the "big hit game selection process", and the "special game process" are different from those of the first and second embodiments. In the following, these processes will be described focusing on their differences.

(1) About the pass / fail judgment process The pass / fail judgment process of the third embodiment is partially different from the pass / fail judgment process of the first and second embodiments. Specifically, S310 to S325 in FIG. 33 are performed instead of S310 to S321 in FIG. 10, and S340 to S351 in FIG. 34 are performed in place of S340 to S356 in FIG. 1, It is different from the second embodiment.

First, the processing of S310 to S325 (FIG. 33) of the third embodiment will be described. S310 to S312 are the same as S310 to S312 of the first and second embodiments.
In S313 of the third embodiment, the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change is compared with the big hit determination random number of the hold memory to be the target of the hit / fail judgment, and the hit / fail judgment for determining whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit is performed. Do. On the other hand, in S314, the hit / fail determination table in the normal state is compared with the big hit determination random number of the hold memory to be the target of the hit / fail judgment, and the hit / fail judgment for determining whether the hit is a big hit or a small hit is performed.

In addition, the winning probability of a big hit is set to 1/200 (1/20 at the time of probability change) as an example, and the winning probability of a small hit is set to 199/200 (19/20 at the time of probability change) as an example. A small hit is almost certainly generated by the ball, and a large hit is rarely generated, and a loss may not occur. Of course, the winning probabilities of big hits and small hits may be adjusted so that a loss occurs. Further, the big hit game may be performed only when the big hit does not occur and the accessory big hit occurs in the small hit game.

In the subsequent processing of S315, it is confirmed whether or not the success / failure determination of the processing of S313 or S314 is a big hit (direct hit big hit). If it is a big hit (S315: yes), the processes of S316 to S318 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of S316 to S318 of the first and second embodiments. In S318, the opening pattern of the big hit game at the time of the direct hit big hit may be set by the big hit game selection process described later.

On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (S315: no), in S319, it is confirmed whether or not the hit / fail determination of the processing of S313 or S314 is a small hit. If it is a small hit (S319: yes), in the process of S320, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the large hit symbol of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

In the process of S321, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time for a small hit of a special figure in the special figure display device 28 is determined based on a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the small hit setting process is performed in S322. In this process, for example, based on the determined small hit symbol or the like, the opening pattern of the small hit game (opening time of the big winning device 26, the number of times of opening, etc.) and the opening pattern of the big hit game performed by the accessory big hit ( (Opening mode of the large prize device 26 in each round, etc.), whether to give a probabilistic game or a time-saving game as a bonus game, and the number of times the bonus game is continued (ST number) when the bonus game is granted. Etc. are set. By executing the game setting process described later, the opening pattern of the small hit game or the big hit game by the accessory big hit may be set.

Further, at this time, by setting the operation pattern of the distribution member 265 and the like, the ball entry rate at which the game ball entered in the grand prize device 26 enters the special entry port 212 (right generation opening) is set. You may. This ball entry rate may be a value different from the ball entry rate when the special entry port 212 is used as a continuous opening or the ball entry rate when the special entry port 212 is used as a privilege opening.

In addition to this, for example, the time of the opening effect of the small hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time of the ending effect are set.
In the processing of S319, if it is not a small hit but a loss (S319: no), the processing of S323 and S324 is performed. These processes are the same as the processes of S319 and S320 of the first and second embodiments.

Subsequent processing of 325 is the same as that of S321 of the first and second embodiments.
Subsequently, the processing of S340 to S351 (FIG. 34) of the third embodiment will be described. S340 to S342 are the same as S340 to S342 of the first and second embodiments.

In S343, as in S343 to S346 of the first and second embodiments, if the probability change flag is "1", the probability change flag is set to "0", and if the time reduction flag is "1", the time reduction flag is set. Set to "0".

In the following S344 to S346, the same processing as in S347 to S349 of the first and second embodiments is performed, and then the process shifts to the "special game processing".
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure confirmed and displayed in S342 is not a combination that becomes a big hit (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the special figure that is confirmed and displayed is a combination that becomes a small hit. (S347). If the combination is a small hit (S347: yes), the condition device is activated (S348), and the sub-integrated control device 42 is commanded to start the small hit effect by the small hit start effect process (S349). Send and move to "special game processing".

On the other hand, when the confirmedly displayed special figure is not a combination that makes a small hit (S347: no), in S350, the probability change flag, as in S350 to S355 of the first and second embodiments, Update the time saving flag. In the subsequent S351, the same processing as in S356 of the first and second embodiments is performed, and the process shifts to the "special game processing".

(2) Jackpot game selection process and game setting process Next, the jackpot game selection process, which is called in S318 of the hit / fail determination process and determines the opening pattern of the jackpot game by the direct hit jackpot, is called in S322. The game setting process for setting the opening pattern of the small hit game and the opening pattern of the big hit game by the accessory big hit will be described.

(2-1) About the jackpot game selection process 7 and the game setting process 1 First, the jackpot game selection process is performed, but also in the third embodiment, the jackpot game selection processes 1 to 6 in the first and second embodiments are executed. May be done.

Further, instead of these, the jackpot game selection process 7 may be executed (see FIG. 35 (a)). In the jackpot game selection process 7, the jackpot game 3 (or jackpot game 2) in the first and second embodiments is selected as the opening pattern of the jackpot game (S620).

Then, when the jackpot game selection process 7 is executed, it is preferable to execute the game setting process 1 as the game setting process (see FIG. 35 (b)). In the game setting process 1, the jackpot game 1 is selected as the opening pattern of the jackpot game when the bonus jackpot occurs (S630).

By doing so, when a bonus jackpot occurs after a small hit game, more prize balls are given than in the case of a direct hit jackpot, so that the value of the bonus jackpot can be increased. .. In addition, in the case of a direct hit jackpot, the behavior of the game ball in each round in the jackpot game determines whether or not a large number of prize balls can be obtained, which can enhance the interest of the game.

Of course, on the contrary, the opening pattern of the big hit game by the direct hit big hit may be the big hit game 1, and the opening pattern of the big hit game by the accessory big hit may be the big hit game 2 or the big hit game 3.
By doing so, in the case of a direct hit jackpot, more prize balls are given, so that the value of the direct hit jackpot can be increased. Further, when the accessory big hit occurs due to the behavior of the game ball in the small hit game, the behavior of the game ball in each round in the big hit game further determines whether or not a large number of prize balls can be obtained. For this reason, the behavior of the game ball itself is greatly reflected in the number of prize balls of the player, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, the opening pattern may be determined by a lottery with a probability according to whether it is a direct hit jackpot or a bonus jackpot.
That is, for example, when a direct hit jackpot occurs, the opening pattern may be the jackpot game 1 with a probability of 30%, and the jackpot game 2 or the jackpot game 3 may be the opening pattern of the jackpot game with a probability of 70%. Further, when a bonus jackpot occurs, the opening pattern may be set to the jackpot game 1 with a probability of 70%, and the opening pattern of the jackpot game may be set to the jackpot game 2 or the jackpot game 3 with a probability of 30%.

On the contrary, when a direct hit jackpot occurs, the probability that the jackpot game 1 is selected is increased, and the probability that the jackpot game 2 or the jackpot game 3 is selected is lowered, and when a bonus jackpot occurs, the probability is lowered. , The probability that the jackpot game 1 is selected may be lowered, and the probability that the jackpot game 2 or the jackpot game 3 may be selected may be increased.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2-2) Game setting process 2 Next, regarding the game setting process, the jackpot when a bonus jackpot occurs by the same process as the jackpot game selection processes 1 to 6 in the first and second embodiments. You may set the opening pattern of the game. At this time, it is preferable to perform various determinations based on the small hit symbol instead of the big hit symbol.

Further, at this time, the opening pattern (opening time, opening number of times, etc.) of the big winning device 26 at the time of the small hit game may be fixed to a predetermined one, and the opening pattern of the big hit game is determined. In the same manner as in, the opening pattern of the small hit game may be determined according to the small hit symbol or the like (in other words, the large prize device 26 or the special prize in the small hit game according to the small hit symbol or the like. The probability of entering the ball opening 212 may be determined).

Further, as the game setting process, the following game setting process 2 may be executed (see FIG. 36).
In S640, the type of the small hit symbol is determined, and if the small hit symbol is a privilege symbol (a symbol in which a big hit game including a second open round that becomes a long ground is performed when the character is a big hit), it is set to S641. If the small hit symbol is an odd number, the process proceeds to S643, and if the small hit symbol is an even number, the process proceeds to S645.

In S641, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is T1 second (10 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times the large winning device 26 is opened in the small hit game may be further set. Further, the opening pattern of the jackpot game when a bonus jackpot occurs is set to the jackpot game 3 (S642), and this process is terminated.

Further, in S643, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is T2 seconds (5 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times the large winning device 26 is opened in the small hit game may be further set. Further, the opening pattern of the jackpot game when the bonus jackpot occurs is set to the jackpot game 2 (S644), and this process is terminated.

Further, in S645, the opening time of the big winning device 26 in the small hit game is T3 seconds (3 seconds as an example). At this time, the number of times the large winning device 26 is opened in the small hit game may be further set. Further, the opening pattern of the jackpot game when the bonus jackpot occurs is set to the jackpot game 1 (S646), and this process is terminated.

In S641, S643, and S645, it is small depending on the game state, the type of special figure that was hit, the number of continuations (ST number) of the privilege game performed due to the occurrence of the big hit of the character, the total number of rounds, and the like. The opening pattern of the hit game and the opening pattern of the big hit game may be determined. Further, the opening pattern of the big hit game may be determined according to the opening pattern (opening time) in the small hit game.

Further, in S641, S643, and S645, by further setting the behavior of the distribution member 265 provided inside the large winning device 26, the game ball that entered the large winning device 26 during the small hit game is special. You may set the ball entry rate to enter the ball entry port 212. This ball entry rate may be a value different from the ball entry rate when the special entry port 212 is used as a continuous opening or the ball entry rate when the special entry port 212 is used as a privilege opening.

By doing so, it is possible to adjust the probability of occurrence of the accessory jackpot and the number of prize balls obtained in the jackpot game according to the small hit symbol and the like. In other words, it is difficult to generate a big hit, but if a big hit occurs, a large number of prize balls can be obtained. On the contrary, a big hit can easily occur, but not many prize balls can be obtained. Various small hit variations such as small hits can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to balance the number of prize balls that the player can obtain, or to provide a high-value small hit that can obtain a large number of prize balls with a high probability.

In addition, by lottery of probability according to the small hit symbol, the game state, the type of special figure that was hit, the number of continuations (ST number) of the privilege game performed by the occurrence of the big hit of the character, the total number of rounds, etc. , The opening pattern of the small hit game and the opening pattern of the big hit game when the accessory big hit occurs may be defined.

Specifically, for example, when the small hit symbol is a privilege symbol, the opening time of the small hit game is set to T1 and the opening pattern of the big hit game is set to the big hit game 3 with a relatively high probability. good. Further, for example, when the small hit symbol is an odd number, the opening time of the small hit game may be set to T2 and the opening pattern of the big hit game may be set to the big hit game 2 with a relatively high probability. Further, for example, when the small hit symbol is an even number, the opening time of the small hit game may be set to T3 and the opening pattern of the big hit game may be set to the big hit game 3 with a relatively high probability. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

(3) Special game processing The special game processing of the third embodiment is partially different from the special game processing of the second embodiment. Specifically, the points where 400 to S407 of FIG. 37 are performed instead of S400 to S405 of FIG. 19, the points where S450 to S454 of FIG. 38 are performed instead of S450 to S453 of FIG. 29, and further. It differs from the second embodiment in that S460 to S477 of FIG. 39 are performed. Further, in each round of the big hit game, the big winning device 26 is opened instead of the big winning opening 25, which is different from the second embodiment.

First, the processes of S400 to S407 (FIG. 37) of the third embodiment will be described. In S400, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S400: yes), the process proceeds to S401, and when a negative determination is obtained (S400: no), this process is terminated.

In S401, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating. Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S401: yes), the process proceeds to S402, and when a negative determination is obtained (S401: no), the process proceeds to S460 (FIG. 39).

S402 to S405 are the same as those of S401 to S404 of the second embodiment.
Further, in S406, which shifts to the case where it is determined in S405 that the jackpot start production time has elapsed (S405: yes), the probability that the game ball that has entered the grand prize device 26 will enter the special entrance 212. The ball entry rate setting process (details will be described later) for setting the ball entry rate is performed.

Subsequent S407 is the same as S405 of the second embodiment.
Next, the processes of S450 to S454 (FIG. 38) of the third embodiment will be described.
S450 to S452 are the same as S450 to S452 of the second embodiment.

Further, in S453, which shifts when it is determined in S451 that it is not the final round, the above-mentioned ball entry rate setting process (details will be described later) is performed.
Subsequent S454 is the same as S453 of the second embodiment.

Next, the processing of S460 to S477 of the third embodiment will be described (see FIG. 39).
In S460, it is determined whether or not the small hit start effect is in progress, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S460: yes), the process proceeds to S461, and if a negative determination is obtained (S460: no), Move to S464.

In S461, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the small hit start effect, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S461: yes), the process proceeds to S462, and if a negative judgment is obtained (S461: no). ), End this process.

In S462, the big prize device 26 is opened. After that, the grand prize device 26 is opened for the opening time set earlier. In the following S463, the special entry port 212 is enabled as the right generation port, and this process is terminated. After that, the special entry port 212 becomes effective as a right generation port for a predetermined valid time. It is preferable that the effective time is slightly longer than the opening time of the grand prize device 26. By doing so, even if the game ball enters the large winning device 26 immediately before the closing, and the game ball enters the special entrance 212 after the large winning device 26 is closed, the bonus jackpot will be obtained. appear.

On the other hand, in S464, it is determined whether or not the special entry port 212 is effective as a right generation port, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S464: yes), the process proceeds to S465 and a negative determination is obtained. (S464: no), it shifts to S474.

In S465, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning device 26 has expired, and if a positive determination is obtained (S465: yes), the present process ends after the large winning device 26 is closed (S466). Then, when a negative determination is obtained (S465: no), the process proceeds to S467.

In S467, it is determined whether or not the valid time of the right generation port has expired, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S467: yes), the small hit end effect is started (S468) and then this process is terminated. If a negative determination is obtained (S467: no), the process proceeds to S469.

In S469, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the right generation port (special entry port 212), and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S469: yes), the process proceeds to S470 and a negative determination is obtained. If this is the case (S469: no), this process ends.

In S470, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, and then the grand prize device 26 is closed (S471), and the special entry port 212 as the right generation port is invalidated (S472). Then, the jackpot start effect is started (S473), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S474, which shifts when the special entry port 212 is not effective as the right generation port, it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect is performed, and if a positive determination is obtained (S474: yes). ), S476, and if a negative determination is obtained (S474: no), the process proceeds to S475.

In S475, the small hit start effect is started, and this process is ended.
On the other hand, in S476, it is determined whether or not the end timing of the small hit end effect is obtained, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S476: yes), the process proceeds to S477, and if a negative determination is obtained (S476). : No), this process is terminated.

In S477, the operation of the condition device is stopped, and this process is terminated.
(4) Ball entry rate setting process Next, the ball entry rate setting process called in S406 and S453 of the special game process will be described (see FIG. 40).

In S650, in the next round, it is determined whether or not the special entry port 212 is used as a probabilistic opening, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S650: yes), the process proceeds to S651 and a negative judgment is made. If it is obtained (S650: no), the process proceeds to S652.

In S651, an operation pattern of the distribution member 265 or the like is set so that the ball entry rate to the special entry port 212 is 50% as an example, and this process is completed.
In S652, it is determined whether or not the next round is conditional round A, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S652: yes), the process proceeds to S653, and if a negative judgment is obtained, the process proceeds to S653. (S652: no), shift to S654.

In S653, an operation pattern of the distribution member 265 or the like is set so that the ball entry rate to the special entry port 212 is 20% as an example, and this process ends.
In S654, it is determined whether or not the next round is conditional round B, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S654: yes), the process proceeds to S655, and if a negative judgment is obtained, the process proceeds to S655. (S654: no), this process is terminated.

In S655, an operation pattern of the distribution member 265 or the like is set so that the ball entry rate to the special entry port 212 is 30% as an example, and this process is completed.
By doing so, the probability that the bonus game will be granted after the jackpot game ends and the probability of proceeding to the next round in the conditional round can be set independently, and for each of the conditional rounds A and B, the following You can set your own probability of going to the round.

In addition, it is possible to provide a jackpot game in which it is difficult to acquire a privilege game and a round in which it is difficult to continue, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
In addition, by making the ball entry rate in the conditional round B, which has a smaller number of prize balls than the conditional round A, higher than the ball entry rate in the conditional round A, the conditional round B continues. It will be easier. As a result, the player can be expected to win a large number of prize balls even when the opening pattern of the jackpot game is the conditional round B.

As described above, in the long ground where the special entry port 212 is used as the probability change opening, the long ground A where the round ends when a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning device 26 and the special entry There is a long ground B where the round ends when the ball enters the ball opening 212. In S651, the ball entry rate may be set depending on whether the next round is long ground A or long ground B. Specifically, when the next round is long ground A, the ball entry rate may be lower than when the next round is long ground B. By doing so, when the number of prize balls in the jackpot game is large, it becomes difficult to give the privilege game, and the number of prize balls given to the player can be balanced.

[effect]
According to this pachinko machine, as in the second embodiment, a special entry port 212 is provided inside the large winning device 26, and this is configured to be switched between a right generation opening, a continuation opening, and a privilege opening. Therefore, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, by providing the distribution member 265, there is a thrilling feeling as to whether or not the ball enters the special entrance 212, that is, whether or not the jackpot game can be continued, or whether or not the privilege can be obtained, and further. , The thrilling feeling of whether or not to shift from a small hit to a big hit can be improved, and thus the game can be enriched.

Further, if the jackpot game 2 or the jackpot game 3 is executed when the accessory jackpot occurs, whether or not the game ball entered in the jackpot 26 reaches the special entrance 212 from the occurrence of the jackpot to the end of the jackpot. It takes time to reach the special entrance 212, and you can enjoy the game over time. On the other hand, if an unconditional round is executed in the case of a direct hit, a quick game can be executed.

In the third embodiment as well, when the jackpot game selection process 6 is executed, the entry into the special entry port 212 in the unconditional round may be a condition for executing the privilege game.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has a configuration in which a setting switch 540 for setting the degree of profit given to the player (degree of advantage of the player) is added to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment (see FIG. 41). .. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The setting switch 540 is connected to the main control device 40, and may be configured as, for example, a DIP switch, a jumper switch, a toggle switch, a slide switch, or the like. By operating the setting switch 540, the setting can be set when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on, and as an example, the setting may be changed in 5 steps from 1 to 5. Further, as an example, the smaller the set value, the more advantageous the player may be.

Further, in the game area 20 of the game board 2 of this pachinko machine, a game nail (special game nail), which is a rod-shaped member configured to make nail adjustment difficult or impossible, is provided, and the game is played by the special game nail. The course of the ball is adjusted. It should be noted that the special game nails may be provided only in specific parts such as around the first and second starting openings 23A and 23B and the first and second major winning openings 25A and 25B.

It is conceivable that the special game nail is made of, for example, a material that has high brittleness and hardness, is difficult to deform, and is broken before deformation occurs when a large force is applied. Specifically, for example, it can be considered to be composed of cast iron or a resin having such properties. In addition to this, instead of the special game nail, an obstacle (for example, a wall-shaped object or a block-shaped object) which is similarly difficult or impossible to deform may be arranged. Of course, normal game nails may be used instead of special game nails and the like.

Except for these configurations, the pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as the first embodiment.
Further, the jackpot game of the fourth embodiment has an unconditional round and a conditional round as rounds other than the final round (final pre-round) as in the first embodiment, and is final as a type of jackpot game. There are at least two types of unconditional jackpot games in which the previous round consists of only unconditional rounds and conditional jackpot games in which the final previous round consists of only conditional rounds. The conditional jackpot game may have both conditional rounds A and B, or may have only one of these. Further, in addition to these jackpot games, a jackpot game including both an unconditional round and a conditional round may be provided as the final pre-round.

The type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol (in other words, it can be said that the type of jackpot game is determined according to the type of special figure). In addition, for example, the type may be determined in consideration of the game state, the number of STs given after the big hit game, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like.

Then, each type of jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting. Specifically, the ratio of the probability of occurrence of the unconditional jackpot game to the probability of occurrence of the conditional jackpot game differs depending on the setting. The total number of rounds may be the same for these jackpot games, but the unconditional jackpot game has a larger average number of prize balls given to the player than the conditional jackpot game. If so, the total number of rounds of these jackpot games may be different.

As an example, the ratio (probability of occurrence of unconditional jackpot game: probability of occurrence of conditional jackpot game) is set to 1 7: 3, setting 2 6: 4, setting 3 5: 5, setting 4 4: 6, setting 5 It may be 3: 7. Of course, not limited to this, the above ratio can have various values. Further, the probability of occurrence of both or one of the unconditional jackpot game and the conditional jackpot game may be changed so that the profit given to the player becomes higher as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

In addition, unconditional jackpot games and conditional jackpot games with different total number of rounds may be further provided.
Further, in the pachinko machine, the "main routine", the "starting prize confirmation process", the "win / fail determination process", and the "special game process" are performed as in the first embodiment. However, the "hit / fail determination process" is partially different, and in addition to these, the "setting determination process" is performed. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Discrimination Process First, a setting discrimination process for discriminating a setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 by the main control device 40 will be described (see FIG. 42). This process is executed after the power of the pachinko machine is turned on and before the main routine is started.

In S700, the main control device 40 reads out the state of the setting switch 540, and based on this, determines which of 1 to 5 the current setting is (S705). In addition to the setting switch 540, the setting may be determined based on, for example, information received from the hall computer 500 or information read from an externally rewritable non-volatile memory.

In the following S710, the main control device 40 sets the probability that each type of jackpot game is selected according to the setting. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol, and the type of the jackpot symbol is determined according to the extracted random number for determining the jackpot symbol. Each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol corresponds to any type of jackpot symbol, and the type of jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol extracted due to the entry of the ball into the starting port. Is selected.

Therefore, for example, the correspondence between each value of the jackpot symbol determination random number and each type of jackpot symbol is determined, and at the time of setting 1, 30 jackpot symbol determination random numbers are made to correspond to the jackpot symbol 1, and in the case of setting 2. By determining the number of random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol corresponding to each type of jackpot symbol, such as making 25 random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol correspond to the jackpot symbol 2, etc., the jackpot game Determine the selection probability for each type of. Then, this process ends.

(2) Regarding the pass / fail determination process The pass / fail determination process of the fourth embodiment is different from the pass / fail determination process of the first embodiment in S316 and S318.

In S316, the main control device 40 determines the jackpot symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination. It should be noted that which jackpot symbol is determined by each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main control device 40 determines the jackpot symbol according to the determined content.

In S318, the main control device 40 performs the jackpot setting process, and based on the type of the jackpot symbol, the type of the jackpot game, whether to grant the probability variation game or the time saving game as a privilege game, the number of STs, etc. Set. In addition to this, for example, the time of the opening effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time of the ending effect are set.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 of the fourth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the first modification has a configuration in which the same setting switch 540 as in the fourth embodiment is added to the main control device 40 of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, and the settings are set in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. It is decided. Further, as in the fourth embodiment, special game nails and the like may be used. Except for these configurations, the pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as the second embodiment.

On the other hand, regarding the operation, this pachinko machine has at least two types of jackpot games, an unconditional jackpot game and a conditional jackpot game, as in the fourth embodiment, and the type of jackpot game is the type of jackpot symbol. It is decided according to.

Then, as in the fourth embodiment, each type of jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting. Specifically, the ratio of the probability of occurrence of the unconditional jackpot game to the probability of occurrence of the conditional jackpot game differs depending on the setting. Further, the probability of occurrence of both or one of the unconditional jackpot game and the conditional jackpot game may be changed so that the profit given to the player becomes higher as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

Further, in this pachinko machine, the same "main routine", "starting prize confirmation process", "win / fail judgment process", and "special game process" as in the second embodiment are performed, and the same "special game process" as in the fourth embodiment is performed. "Setting determination process" is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the fourth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the second modification has a configuration in which the same setting switch 540 as in the fourth embodiment is added to the main control device 40 of the pachinko machine in the third embodiment, and the settings are set in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. It is decided. Further, as in the fourth embodiment, special game nails and the like may be used. Except for these configurations, the pachinko machine has the same basic configuration as the third embodiment.

On the other hand, regarding the operation, the pachinko machine has at least two types of jackpot games, an unconditional jackpot game and a conditional jackpot game, as in the fourth embodiment. The type of the jackpot game performed by the direct hit jackpot is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol, and the type of the jackpot game performed by the accessory jackpot is determined according to the type of the small hit symbol.

Then, as in the fourth embodiment, each type of jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting. Specifically, the ratio of the probability of occurrence of the unconditional jackpot game to the probability of occurrence of the conditional jackpot game differs depending on the setting. Further, the probability of occurrence of both or one of the unconditional jackpot game and the conditional jackpot game may be changed so that the profit given to the player becomes higher as the setting is more advantageous to the player.

In addition, this pachinko machine performs the same "main routine", "starting prize confirmation process", "special game processing", and "win / fail judgment process" as in the third embodiment, but is part of the "win / fail judgment process". Is different from the third embodiment. Further, in addition to these, the difference is that the same "setting determination process" as in the fourth embodiment is performed. Hereinafter, the differences from the third embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Discrimination Process First, a setting discrimination process for discriminating a setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 by the main control device 40 will be described. This process is a modification of S710 of the setting determination process of the fourth embodiment, and the contents of S710 will be described below.

In S710, the main control device 40 sets the probability that each type of jackpot game caused by the direct hit jackpot and each type of jackpot game caused by the accessory jackpot are selected according to the setting.
Specifically, the type of the jackpot game caused by the direct hit jackpot is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol is determined according to the value of the extracted random number for determining the jackpot symbol. Therefore, in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, by determining the correspondence between each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol of each type according to the setting, the selection probability of each type of the jackpot game is set. ..

On the other hand, the type of the big hit game caused by the accessory big hit is determined according to the type of the small hit symbol, and the small hit symbol is determined according to the value of the extracted random number for determining the big hit symbol. Therefore, in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, by determining the correspondence between each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and the small hit symbol of each type according to the setting, the selection probability of each type of the jackpot game is set. To do.

(2) About the pass / fail judgment process The pass / fail judgment process in the second modification is different from the pass / fail judgment process of the third embodiment in S316, S318, S320, and S322.

In S316, the main control device 40 determines the jackpot symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination. It should be noted that which jackpot symbol is selected by each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main control device 40 determines the jackpot symbol according to the determined content.

In S318, the main control device 40 performs the jackpot setting process, and based on the type of the jackpot symbol, the type of the jackpot game by the direct hit jackpot, whether to give the probability variation game or the time saving game as a privilege game, and the number of STs Etc. are set. In addition to this, for example, the time of the opening effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time of the ending effect are set.

In S320, the main control device 40 determines the small hit symbol based on the large hit symbol determination random number related to the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination. It should be noted that which small hit symbol is determined by each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is determined in S710 of the setting determination process, and the main control device 40 determines the jackpot symbol according to the determined content.

In S322, the main control device 40 performs the small hit setting process, and based on the type of the small hit symbol, the type of the big hit game by the accessory big hit, and whether to give the probability variation game or the time saving game as a privilege game. , ST count, etc. are set. Further, at this time, the opening time of the large winning device 26 in the small hit game is set according to the type of the small hit symbol. In addition to this, for example, the time of the opening effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time of the ending effect are set.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machines of the fourth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2, since the profit given to the player can be adjusted by changing the setting, many players can be given a balance between the profits of the hall and the player. It becomes possible to give a prize ball.

Furthermore, in the conditional round, the behavior of the game ball that has entered the large winning opening determines whether or not to proceed to the next round, which can give the player a thrill and entertain, and also the skill of the player. Depending on the situation, it may or may not be possible to digest the conditional round. For this reason, it is possible to provide fun by the behavior of the game ball, and at the same time, an element of technical intervention is generated, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.
In addition, it is possible to adjust the interests of the hall and the player by adjusting the nails of the pachinko machine, but the adjustment of the nails requires a delicate sense and requires advanced technology. In addition, there is a possibility of fraudulent acts of bending the game nails significantly beyond the restrictions of the rules, and when the nails are adjusted, on-site inspections will be conducted as in the case of installing a new pachinko machine in the hall. You will need it.

On the other hand, in Japanese Patent No. 2543592, Japanese Patent No. 2543593, and Japanese Patent No. 2543594, a lottery is performed due to the launch of a game ball, and if the lottery is won, it is possible to easily win a prize. Have been described. This makes it possible to adjust how much profit is given to the player without adjusting the nails. However, since the profit is given regardless of the behavior of the game ball on the game board, there is a part lacking in interest.

On the other hand, according to the fourth embodiment and the pachinko machines of the first and second modifications, the profit given to the player is adjusted by changing the setting, so that the nail adjustment becomes unnecessary. Therefore, the profit can be adjusted even if the person does not have advanced technology, and it is not necessary to undergo an on-site inspection every time the adjustment is made.

Further, since the probability that the unconditional jackpot game or the conditional jackpot game is performed changes according to the setting, the profit given to the player can be adjusted while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, it is possible to give the player the expectation that an advantageous setting has been made.

In addition, in an enclosed pachinko machine that periodically uses the game balls enclosed inside to play a game, new game balls do not enter the inside from the outside, so a ball hook (1 on the game board or 1 or It is considered unlikely that a plurality of gaming balls will be held between the gaming nails). For this reason, it is considered that the need for adjusting the nails to prevent ball hooking is reduced in the enclosed pachinko machine. Therefore, by applying the configurations of the fourth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2 to the enclosed pachinko machine, it is possible to eliminate the need for nail adjustment.

Further, by using the special game nail, the nail adjustment becomes extremely difficult or impossible, so that fraudulent acts due to the nail adjustment can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, it is not necessary to inspect the state of the game nails by performing an on-site inspection or the like after installing the pachinko machine.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the fifth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as that of the fourth embodiment, and is provided with a setting switch 540. Further, as in the fourth embodiment, special game nails and the like may be used. However, some operations are different from the fourth embodiment. Hereinafter, the differences from the fourth embodiment will be mainly described.

The jackpot game of the fifth embodiment has the same unconditional round and conditional round as those of the fourth embodiment, and as a type of jackpot game, the final pre-round is composed of an unconditional round and a conditional round. A mixed jackpot game is provided. The conditional round included in the mixed jackpot game may be both conditional rounds A and B, or may be only one. Further, in addition to the mixed jackpot game, an unconditional jackpot game or a conditional jackpot game may be provided.

Here, in the mixed jackpot game, the higher the ratio of unconditional rounds, the larger the average number of rounds digested (average number of digested rounds), and the average number of prize balls given to the player (average prize). The number of balls) increases. In addition, as the number of unconditional rounds performed in advance increases, the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of prize balls increase.

Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, as a mixed jackpot game, the average number of digested rounds and the average prize are obtained by differentiating at least one of the number of unconditional rounds and conditional rounds and the order in which each type of round is arranged. There are multiple types with different numbers of balls. The total number of rounds of these jackpot games may be the same, but if there is a difference in the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls, the total number of rounds of these jackpot games may be different. good.

Specifically, the types of mixed jackpot games (for example, all 15R) are, for example, type 1 in which the ratio of the number of rounds of unconditional rounds to the number of rounds of conditional rounds is 9: 5, and 8: 6. A certain type 2, a type 3 which is 7: 7, a type 4 which is 6: 8, and a type 5 which is 5: 9 may be provided. In these mixed jackpot games, one type of round (for example, an unconditional round) may be performed in advance, and then the other type of round may be performed. Of course, it goes without saying that the players become more disadvantageous in the order of types 1 to 5.

Further, for example, type A in which 1 to 10R is an unconditional round, 11 to 14R is a conditional round, type B in which 1 to 7, 12 to 14R are unconditional rounds, and 8 to 11R are conditional rounds. Type C in which 1 to 5, 11 to 14R are unconditional rounds and 6 to 10R are conditional rounds, and type D in which 1 to 4R are conditional rounds and 5 to 14R are unconditional rounds may be provided. Of course, it goes without saying that the players become more disadvantageous in the order of types A to D.

By making both the ratio and the order of the unconditional round and the conditional round different, the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of prize balls for each type of mixed jackpot game may be different. Further, by making the total number of rounds different, it is possible to provide a type of mixed jackpot game in which the average number of digested rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls given to the player are different.

Similar to the fourth embodiment, the type of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In addition, for example, the type may be determined in consideration of the game state, the number of STs, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like. Then, the type of the jackpot game is determined according to the setting, and the more advantageous the setting is to the player, the larger the average number of digested rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls.

Specifically, for example, when the type of the jackpot game is a mixed jackpot game, the type 1 is the setting 1, the type 2 is the setting 2, and the type 3 is the setting 3. However, if the setting is 4, the type 4 may be selected, and if the setting is 5, the type 5 may be selected. Further, for example, the type A is always set when the setting is 1, the type B is set when the setting is 2, the type C is set when the setting is 3, and the type D is set when the settings are 4 and 5. May be selected.

Also, for example, as the setting is advantageous to the player, there is a high probability that the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls (or the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls and the maximum number of prize balls) are large. The type of may be selected. That is, when the type of the jackpot game is a mixed jackpot game, for example, in the case of setting 1, 90% of the mixed jackpot games of type 1 (or type A) are performed, and the setting is disadvantageous to the player. As a result, the probability that the type 1 mixed jackpot game will be played may decrease. Further, for example, in the case of setting 5, the probability that the mixed jackpot game of type 5 (or type D) will be performed at 90%, and the mixed jackpot game of type 5 will be performed as the setting becomes advantageous to the player. May be low.

Further, in the pachinko machine, as in the fourth embodiment, "setting determination processing", "main routine", "starting prize confirmation processing", "win / fail determination processing", and "special game processing" are performed, but "special game processing" is performed. "Setting determination processing" is partially different. Hereinafter, the differences from the fourth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Discrimination Process First, a setting discrimination process for discriminating a setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 by the main control device 40 will be described. Since S710 is different from the setting determination process of the fourth embodiment in this process, the contents of S710 will be described below.

In S710, the main control device 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and each type of jackpot symbol according to the setting in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. As a result, with the above-mentioned contents, various types of mixed jackpot games are selected with a probability according to the setting.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 of the fifth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the modified example 1 of the fifth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the modified example 1 of the fourth embodiment. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as in the first modification of the fourth embodiment.

Similar to the fifth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a mixed jackpot game, and as a mixed jackpot game, there are a plurality of types having different average digestion rounds and average prize balls (further, maximum prize balls). Is provided. Of course, an unconditional jackpot game and a conditional jackpot game may be further provided.

Then, in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment, when the mixed jackpot game is performed, the type of the mixed jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player, the average number of digestion rounds and the average prize. The number of balls (or the average number of digested rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls) increases.

In addition, this pachinko machine has the same "setting determination process" as in the fifth embodiment, and the same "main routine", "starting prize confirmation process", "win / fail determination process" as in the first modification of the fourth embodiment. "Special game processing" is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the fifth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the modified example 2 of the fifth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the modified example 2 of the fourth embodiment. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as in the second modification of the fourth embodiment.

Similar to the fifth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a mixed jackpot game, and as a mixed jackpot game, there are a plurality of types having different average digestion rounds and average prize balls (further, maximum prize balls). Is provided. Of course, an unconditional jackpot game and a conditional jackpot game may be further provided.

Then, in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment, when the mixed jackpot game is performed due to the direct hit jackpot or the accessory jackpot, the type of the mixed jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting, which is advantageous to the player. The more the setting, the larger the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls (or the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls and the maximum number of prize balls).

Further, in this pachinko machine, as in the modified example 2 of the fourth embodiment, "setting determination processing", "main routine", "starting winning confirmation processing", "win / fail determination processing", and "special game processing" are performed. However, a part of the "setting determination process" is different from the modified example 2 of the fourth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the second modification of the fourth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Discrimination Process A setting discriminating process for discriminating a setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 by the main control device 40 will be described. Since S710 is different from the setting determination process of the second modification of the fourth embodiment in this process, the contents of S710 will be described below.

In S710, the main control device 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the random number for determining the big hit symbol and each type of big hit symbol and small hit symbol according to the setting in the same manner as in the second modification of the fourth embodiment. .. As a result, with the above-mentioned contents, various types of mixed jackpot games are selected with a probability according to the setting.

[effect]
According to the fifth embodiment and the pachinko machines of the first and second embodiments, as in the fourth embodiment, the player can enjoy the game with a small investment amount and does not need to adjust the nails. Even if you do not have it, you can adjust the profit, and you do not have to undergo an on-site inspection every time you make the adjustment.

In addition, when there is a possibility that each type of mixed jackpot game is selected in each setting, the profit given to the player can be adjusted while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, it is possible to give the player the expectation that an advantageous setting has been made.

Further, as described above, in the enclosed pachinko machine, it is considered that the need for adjusting the nails for preventing ball hooking is reduced, and the configurations of the fifth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2 are the enclosed pachinko machines. By applying to, it is possible to eliminate the need for nail adjustment.

Further, by using a special game nail, fraudulent acts due to nail adjustment can be effectively suppressed, and it is not necessary to inspect the state of the game nail by performing an on-site inspection or the like after installing the pachinko machine.
[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the sixth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as that of the fifth embodiment, and is provided with a setting switch 540. Further, as in the fifth embodiment, special game nails and the like may be used. Hereinafter, the differences from the fifth embodiment will be mainly described.

In the big hit game of the sixth embodiment, conditional rounds A and B are provided, and a conditional big hit game is provided as a type of the big hit game. The conditional rounds constituting the conditional jackpot game are both or one of the conditional rounds A and B. Of course, in addition to the conditional jackpot game, an unconditional jackpot game or a mixed jackpot game may be provided.

Here, in the conditional round A, even if a game ball enters the continuation opening during the round, the round does not end immediately, and a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning opening, or the round. The round ends when the end condition that the duration of the game reaches a certain time is satisfied. On the other hand, in the conditional round B, when the game ball enters the continuation opening during the round, the round ends immediately.

Therefore, in the sixth embodiment, as the conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types in which the average number of prize balls is different are provided by making the numbers of the conditional rounds A and B different.
Further, in the conditional rounds A and B as in the third embodiment, when the probability that the game ball enters the continuation opening is different during the round, the probability that the game ball enters the continuation opening is high. By performing more rounds in advance, the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls will increase. In such a case, a plurality of types having different average digestion rounds and average prize balls may be provided by changing the order in which each of the conditional rounds A and B is performed.

The total number of rounds of these jackpot games may be the same, but if there is a difference in the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls, the total number of rounds of these jackpot games may be different. good.

Specifically, as the types of conditional jackpot games (for example, all 15R), for example, type 1 in which the ratio of the number of conditional rounds A to the number of conditional rounds B is 9: 5 and 8: 6 Type 2 which is, type 3 which is 7: 7, type 4 which is 6: 8, and type 5 which is 5: 9 may be provided. In these conditional jackpot games, one type of conditional round may be performed in advance, and then the other type of conditional round may be performed. Of course, it goes without saying that the players become more disadvantageous in the order of types 1 to 5.

Further, assuming that the conditional round A has a higher probability of entering the continuation opening than the conditional round B, for example, 1 to 10R is the conditional round A, and 11 to 14R is the conditional round B. A, type B in which 1 to 7, 12 to 14R are conditional rounds A, 8 to 11R are conditional rounds B, and 1 to 5, 11 to 14R are conditional rounds A, 6 to 10R are conditional rounds. Type C, which is B, and type D, in which 1 to 4R are conditional rounds B and 5 to 14R are conditional round A, may be provided. Of course, it goes without saying that the players become more disadvantageous in the order of types A to D.

By making both the ratio and the order of the conditional rounds A and B different, the average number of digestion rounds and the average number of prize balls for each type of conditional jackpot game may be different. Further, by making the total number of rounds different, it is possible to provide a type of conditional jackpot game in which the average number of digested rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls are different.

Similar to the fifth embodiment, the type of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In addition, for example, the type may be determined in consideration of the game state, the number of STs, the total number of rounds of the big hit game, and the like. Then, the type of the jackpot game is determined according to the setting, and the more advantageous the setting is to the player, the larger the average number of digested rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls.

Specifically, for example, when the type of the jackpot game is a conditional jackpot game, the type 1 if the setting is 1, the type 2 if the setting is 2, and the type if the setting is 3. If 3 is setting 4, type 4 may be selected, and if setting 5, type 5 may be selected. Further, for example, the type A is always set when the setting is 1, the type B is set when the setting is 2, the type C is set when the setting is 3, and the type D is set when the settings are 4 and 5. May be selected.

Further, for example, as the setting is advantageous to the player, the type of conditional jackpot game in which the average number of digested rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls is large may be selected with high probability. That is, when the type of the jackpot game is a conditional jackpot game, for example, in the case of setting 1, 90% of the conditional jackpot games of type 1 (or type A) are performed, and the setting is disadvantageous to the player. As the probability becomes lower, the probability that the conditional jackpot game of type 1 is performed may decrease. Further, for example, in the case of setting 5, 90% of the conditional jackpot games of type 5 (or type D) are performed, and as the setting becomes advantageous to the player, the conditional jackpot game of type 5 is performed. The probability of being struck may be low.

In addition, it has both or one of the conditional rounds A and B, and similarly, by making the number and order of the conditional rounds A and B and the total number of rounds different, the average number of digested rounds and the average number of prize balls Or a mixed jackpot game with different maximum prize balls may be provided. Then, in the same manner, the type of the mixed jackpot game may be determined according to the setting.

Further, in the pachinko machine, as in the fifth embodiment, "setting determination processing", "main routine", "starting prize confirmation processing", "win / fail determination processing", and "special game processing" are performed. "Setting determination processing" is partially different. Hereinafter, the differences from the fifth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Discrimination Process First, a setting discrimination process for discriminating a setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 by the main control device 40 will be described. Since S710 is different from the setting determination process of the fifth embodiment in this process, the contents of S710 will be described below.

In S710, the main control device 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and each type of jackpot symbol according to the setting in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment. As a result, with the above-mentioned contents, each type of conditional jackpot game is selected with a probability according to the setting.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 of the sixth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the modified example 1 of the sixth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the modified example 1 of the fifth embodiment. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as in the first modification of the fifth embodiment.

Similar to the sixth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a conditional jackpot game, and as the conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types having different average digestion rounds, average prize balls, and maximum prize balls are provided. Has been done. Of course, unconditional jackpot games and mixed jackpot games may be further provided.

Then, in the same manner as in the sixth embodiment, when the conditional jackpot game is performed, the type of the conditional jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting, and the setting that is advantageous to the player, the average number of digestion rounds, and the like. The average number of prize balls and the maximum number of prize balls increase.

In addition, this pachinko machine has the same "setting determination process" as in the sixth embodiment, and the same "main routine", "starting prize confirmation process", "win / fail determination process" as in the first modification of the fifth embodiment. "Special game processing" is performed.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the sixth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the second modification of the sixth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the second modification of the fifth embodiment. Further, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as in the second modification of the fifth embodiment.

Similar to the sixth embodiment, this pachinko machine has a conditional jackpot game, and as the conditional jackpot game, a plurality of types having different average digestion rounds, average prize balls, and maximum prize balls are provided. Has been done. Of course, unconditional jackpot games and mixed jackpot games may be further provided.

Then, in the same manner as in the sixth embodiment, when the conditional jackpot game is performed due to the direct hit jackpot or the accessory jackpot, the type of the conditional jackpot game is determined with a probability according to the setting, and the player The more advantageous the setting, the larger the average number of digestion rounds, the average number of prize balls, and the maximum number of prize balls.

Further, in this pachinko machine, as in the modified example 2 of the fifth embodiment, "setting determination processing", "main routine", "starting winning confirmation processing", "win / fail determination processing", and "special game processing" are performed. However, a part of the "setting determination process" is different from the modified example 2 of the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the second modification of the fifth embodiment will be described.

(1) Setting Discrimination Process A setting discriminating process for discriminating a setting based on the state of the setting switch 540 by the main control device 40 will be described. Since S710 is different from the setting determination process of the second modification of the fifth embodiment in this process, the contents of S710 will be described below.

In S710, the main control device 40 determines the correspondence between each value of the random number for determining the big hit symbol and each type of big hit symbol and small hit symbol according to the setting in the same manner as in the second modification of the fifth embodiment. .. As a result, with the above-mentioned contents, various types of conditional jackpot games are selected with a probability according to the setting.

[effect]
According to the sixth embodiment and the pachinko machines of the first and second embodiments, as in the fifth embodiment, the player can enjoy the game with a small investment amount and does not need to adjust the nails. Even if you do not have it, you can adjust the profit, and you do not have to undergo an on-site inspection every time you make the adjustment.

In addition, when there is a possibility that each type of conditional jackpot game is selected in each setting, the profit given to the player can be adjusted while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, it is possible to give the player the expectation that an advantageous setting has been made.

Further, as described above, in the enclosed pachinko machine, it is considered that it is less necessary to adjust the nails to prevent the ball from being caught, and the configurations of the sixth embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2 are the enclosed pachinko machines. By applying to, it is possible to eliminate the need for nail adjustment.

Further, by using a special game nail, fraudulent acts due to nail adjustment can be effectively suppressed, and it is not necessary to inspect the state of the game nail by performing an on-site inspection or the like after installing the pachinko machine.
[7th Embodiment]
In the pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment, a launch lottery performed due to firing the game ball toward the game area 20 and a winning / failing determination performed due to entering the ball into the starting port are performed. .. Then, as in the fourth to sixth embodiments, the setting can be changed by the setting switch 540, and the frequency of the launch lottery and the probability of winning in the launch lottery are determined according to the setting. .. This pachinko machine is similar to the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, and the differences from the third embodiment will be mainly described below.

[Description of configuration]
This pachinko machine includes a setting switch 540, a launch detection SW550, and a return ball detection SW551 in the fourth to sixth embodiments in addition to the configuration of the third embodiment (see FIG. 43).

The setting switch 540 is connected to the main control device 40, and the setting can be changed in 5 steps from 1 to 5 as an example.
Further, the launch detection SW550 and the return ball detection SW551 are connected to the main control device 40 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530.

Here, the path connecting the launch control device 44 and the game area 20 and through which the game ball 810 launched from the launch control device 44 passes is defined as the launch path 800 (see FIG. 44). Further, it is a path that branches downward from the vicinity of the start point of the launch path 800, and is a game ball that is launched from the launch control device 44 but does not reach the game area 20 and flows down the launch path 800 in the direction opposite to that at the time of launch. The path through which 811 (return ball) passes is defined as the return ball path 801. The return ball path 801 is connected to the lower plate 13.

The launch detection SW550 is provided on the upstream side of the branch point to the return ball path 801 in the launch path 800. Further, the return ball detection SW551 is provided in the return ball path 801. Then, these SWs detect that the game ball has passed the arrangement position of the SW, and output a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed to the main control device 40.

If the launching device is arranged at the upper left position (of course, may be arranged at the upper right) of the game board 2 and the game ball is launched from that position into the game area 20, the return ball Will not occur. Therefore, in such a case, it is only necessary to provide a sensor that detects the launch of the game ball from the launcher.

Further, in this pachinko machine, a special game nail or the like may be used in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment.
[Explanation of operation]
In this pachinko machine, a launch lottery is performed every time the number of game balls launched from the launch control device 44 reaches the game area 20 reaches a predetermined number (number of launches). Then, if the ball is won in the launch lottery, a small hit similar to that in the third embodiment occurs, and if a ball enters the special entrance 212 during the small hit game, a big hit for the accessory occurs. Further, in parallel with the launch lottery, in the same manner as in the third embodiment, the hit / fail judgment is made due to the entry of the ball into the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B, and the direct hit jackpot and the accessory jackpot are hit. Is configured to occur.

Further, in the same manner as in the fourth to sixth embodiments, the number of shots of the firing lottery and / or one of the winning probabilities are determined according to the setting determined by the setting switch 540. Needless to say, the number of shots and / or the winning probability are determined so that the more advantageous the setting is to the player, the higher the probability of winning in the firing lottery.

Specifically, for example, in the case of setting 1, the number of shots is set to 1 and the winning probability of the shot lottery is set to 1/300, and in the case of setting 2, the number of shots is set to 2 times and the winning probability of the shot lottery is set. In the case of setting 3, the number of shots may be set to 1/100, the winning probability of the shot lottery may be set to 1/30, and any of settings 1 to 3 may be selected.

Further, for example, in the case of settings 1 to 3, the winning probability of the launch lottery is set to a fixed value (1/100 as an example), the number of launches in each setting is set to 1, 2, 3, and the settings 4 and 5 are set. In this case, the number of shots may be set to a fixed value (once as an example), and the winning probabilities in each setting may be set to 1/300 or 1/250.

Further, this pachinko machine is provided with the same unconditional jackpot game and conditional jackpot game as in the fourth embodiment. Of course, other types of jackpot games may be further provided.
Then, for example, the type of the jackpot game performed due to the entry into the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B is set to the unconditional jackpot game (for example, all 16R), and the result is due to the launch lottery. The type of the jackpot game to be performed may be a conditional jackpot game (for example, all 16R).

Of course, not limited to this, the type of jackpot game performed due to the launch lottery may always be an unconditional jackpot game or a mixed jackpot game. Further, the type of the big hit game may be determined according to the type of the small hit symbol and the like.

Further, the big hit game performed due to the entry of the ball into the first and second special figure starting ports 23A and 23B may always be a conditional big hit game or a mixed big hit game. good. Further, the type may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol.

Further, in this pachinko machine, the same "main routine", "starting prize confirmation process", "win / fail judgment process", and "special game process" as in the third embodiment are performed, and the same "special game process" as in the fourth embodiment is performed. The "setting determination process" is performed, but the contents of the "setting determination process", "main routine", and "win / fail determination process" are partially different. The differences will be described below.

(1) Setting discrimination processing First, the setting discrimination processing will be described. Similar to the fourth embodiment, this process is executed after the power of the pachinko machine is turned on and before the main routine is started, and the main control device 40 determines the setting based on the state of the setting switch 540, but S710 It's different. The contents of S710 will be described below.

In this pachinko machine, as an example, a launch lottery is performed using a random number for determining a big hit, but in S710, the main control device 40 determines a random number for determining a small hit at the time of a launch lottery according to the setting. Determine the value of (small hit value). As a result, a small hit is made to occur with a probability according to the setting in the launch lottery. In addition, the number of shots is determined according to the setting.

Further, the main control device 40 determines the correspondence relationship between each value of the random number for determining the big hit symbol and each type of big hit symbol and small hit symbol. As a result, the type of the big hit game caused by the launch lottery and the type of the big hit game caused by entering the ball into the starting port are selected based on the above contents.

(2) Main routine In the main routine of this pachinko machine, the same processing as in the third embodiment is performed, but between the random number update processing for determining the fluctuation pattern (S106) and the winning confirmation processing (S107), The difference is that a firing number counting process (details will be described later) for counting the number of gaming balls fired in the gaming area 20 is performed.

(3) About the number of shots counting process Next, the number of shots counting process for detecting that the number of game balls fired in the game area 20 has reached the number of shots will be described (see FIG. 45). This process is called from the main routine.

In S800, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the game ball has been launched based on the signal from the launch detection SW550, and if a positive determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process shifts to S805. If a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), the process proceeds to S810.

In S805, the main control device 40 adds 1 to the firing lottery counter and shifts to S810.
In S810, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a return ball has occurred based on the signal from the return ball detection SW551, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S815. If a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S820.

In S815, the main control device 40 subtracts 1 from the firing lottery counter and shifts to S820. As a result, the launch lottery can be performed based on the number of game balls that have reached the game area 20.

In S820, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the firing lottery counter has reached the number of shots, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S820: Yes), the process proceeds to S825 and a negative judgment is obtained. If this is the case (S820: No), this process ends.

In S825, the main control device 40 clears the firing lottery counter and shifts to S830.
In S830, the main control device 40 sets the launch lottery flag and ends this process.

(4) About the hit / fail judgment process In the hit / fail judgment process in this pachinko machine, the same process as in the third embodiment is performed, but in this pachinko machine, instead of the process of S310 to S325 in the third embodiment, FIG. 46 The processing of S310 to S328 is performed. And S313 to S318, S320, S322, S324, S326 to S328 in this pachinko machine are the same as S310 to S315, S317, S319, S321, S323 to S325 of the third embodiment. Therefore, the processing of S310 to S312, S319, S321, S323, and S325, which are the differences, will be described below (see FIG. 46).

In S310, which shifts to the case where it is determined in S302 that the confirmed symbol is not being displayed, the main control device 40 determines whether or not to execute the launch lottery based on the state of the launch lottery flag. Specifically, when the launch lottery flag is set, it may be determined that the launch lottery is executed. Then, if it is determined that the launch lottery is to be executed (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S311. If not, the process proceeds to S313 (S310: No). Is processed.

In S311 the main control device 40 executes a firing lottery process (details will be described later), and shifts to S312.
In S312, the main control device 40 clears the launch lottery flag and ends this process (shifts to the special game process).

S319, S321, S323, and S325 are the same as S316, S318, S320, and S322 of the pass / fail determination process of the second modification of the fourth embodiment.
(5) Launch lottery process Next, a launch lottery process for performing a launch lottery will be described (see FIG. 47). This process is called from the pass / fail determination process.

In S850, the main control device 40 extracts a plurality of random numbers (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for loss symbol determination, random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) and shifts to S855. To do.

In S855, the main control device 40 performs a firing lottery by determining whether or not the extracted value of the large hit determination random number is the small hit value determined in S710 of the setting determination process. Then, in S860, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a small hit has been won in the launch lottery, and if a positive determination is obtained (S860: Yes), the process proceeds to S865 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S860: No), the process proceeds to S880.

In S865, the main control device 40 determines the small hit symbol so that the type of the big hit game when the accessory big hit occurs is as described above.
In S870, the same processing as in S324 of the hit / fail determination processing of this pachinko machine is performed.

In S875, the main control device 40 performs the small hit setting process, and based on the type of the small hit symbol, the type of the big hit game by the accessory big hit, and whether to give the probability variation game or the time saving game as a privilege game. , ST count, etc. are set. At this time, as described above, the type of the big hit game when the accessory big hit occurs in the small hit generated by the launch lottery is determined. Further, at this time, the opening time of the large winning device 26 in the small hit game is set according to the type of the small hit symbol. In addition to this, for example, the time of the opening effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time of the ending effect are set.

On the other hand, in S880 and S885, which shift to the case where it is determined in S860 that no small hit has occurred, the same processing as in S326 and S327 of the hit / fail determination processing of this pachinko machine is performed.
Further, in S890 performed following S875 and S885, the same processing as in S328 of the hit / fail determination processing of the pachinko machine is performed.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment, the profit given to the player can be adjusted by changing the setting, so that the player can be given a large number of prize balls while balancing the profits of the hall and the player. It will be possible.

Further, in the conditional round, the behavior of the game ball that has entered the grand prize device 26 determines whether or not to proceed to the next round, so that the player can be thrilled and entertained, and the player's In some cases, skill can determine whether or not a conditional round can be completed. For this reason, it is possible to provide fun by the behavior of the game ball, and at the same time, an element that technically intervenes in the game is generated, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.
In addition, since the profit given to the player is adjusted by changing the setting, the adjustment of the nail is not required, the profit can be adjusted even if the player does not have advanced technology, and the on-site inspection is not required.

Further, since the probability of winning in the launch lottery changes according to the setting, it is possible to adjust the profit given to the player while avoiding the setting being revealed to the player. As a result, it is possible to give the player the expectation that an advantageous setting has been made.

Further, in the enclosed pachinko machine, it is considered that it is less necessary to adjust the nails to prevent the ball from getting caught. By applying the configuration of the seventh embodiment to the enclosed pachinko machine, the adjustment of the nails becomes unnecessary. can do.

Further, by using the special game nail, the nail adjustment becomes extremely difficult or impossible, so that fraudulent acts due to the nail adjustment can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, it is not necessary to inspect the state of the game nails by performing an on-site inspection or the like after installing the pachinko machine.

[Modification example]
The pachinko machine of the seventh embodiment is configured to win a small hit in the launch lottery, but a direct hit jackpot may occur in the launch lottery. At this time, a conditional jackpot game may always be performed, or an unconditional jackpot game may be performed. Further, the type of the jackpot game may be selected according to the jackpot symbol or the like.

Further, in the pachinko machine configured in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, a launch lottery is performed in the same manner as in the seventh embodiment, and if the launch lottery is won, the ball is entered into the starting port. A big hit similar to the case of winning in the winning / failing judgment may be generated. Then, depending on the setting, the probability of winning in the launch lottery may be determined as in the seventh embodiment.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
[8th Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the eighth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, but whether to proceed to the next round in the configuration of the first major winning opening 25A or in the conditional rounds A and B in the special game. The method of determining whether or not it is different. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

First, in the eighth embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, a signal indicating a detection result is mainly used to detect a ball entering a loss opening (details will be described later) provided in the first large winning opening 25A. A loss port SW511 that outputs to the control device 40, a distribution motor 517 controlled by the main control device 40, and a setting switch 540 are provided (see FIG. 48).

The setting switch 540 is connected to the main control device 40, and may be configured as, for example, a DIP switch, a jumper switch, a toggle switch, a slide switch, or the like. By operating the setting switch 540, the setting can be set when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on, and as an example, the setting may be changed in 5 steps from 1 to 5. Further, as an example, the smaller the set value, the more advantageous the player may be.

In the eighth embodiment, the ball entry port 311 is formed at the bottom of the first large winning opening 25A, and an elongated passage 310 extending downward from the ball entry port 311 is provided (FIGS. 49 and 50). Further, a first count SW507 is provided at a position adjacent to the lower side of the ball entry port 311 in the passage 310 (also referred to as a distribution area), and the first count SW507 passes through the distribution area during the special game. The number of winnings to the first large winning opening 25A is counted by detecting the game ball to be played. Further, in the conditional round, a distribution lottery (a lottery for determining whether or not to guide the game ball to the continuation port 210) is performed according to the passing of the game ball through the distribution area, and the distribution is performed. Proceed to the next round due to winning the lottery.

The probability of winning in the distribution lottery may be determined according to the setting determined by the setting switch 540. Of course, it goes without saying that the more advantageous the setting is for the player, the higher the probability of winning the distribution lottery.

Below the passage 310, in the conditional round, the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A is stopped (retained), and the stopped game ball is continued according to the result of the distribution lottery. A rotating body 320 is provided to guide the ball to either the 210 or the loss opening 213 (the entry port for discharging the game ball to the outside of the passage 310). Specifically, the game balls that win the distribution lottery are guided to the continuation opening 210, the game balls that are not won are guided to the loss opening 213, and when any of the game balls enters the continuation opening 210, the next round is started. You can proceed.

The rotating body 320 is configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis extending (extending vertically) from the game board 2 toward the plate glass 110 side (player side), and is directed toward the game board 2 by the distribution motor 517. The inclination is displaced in the left-right direction (hereinafter, the right side toward the game board 2 is simply referred to as the right side, and the left side toward the game board 2 is simply referred to as the left side). A continuation port 210 is provided at the lower left of the rotating body 320, and a loss port 213 is provided at the lower right.

The rotating body 320 is formed with a stop portion 321 which is a space for stopping (holding) one game ball and a guide portion 322 which is a space for guiding a plurality of game balls together to the loss opening 213. ing. These are formed on the edge portion (outer peripheral portion) that orbits the rotation axis of the rotating body 320. When viewed from the player's side, the outer peripheral portion has a shape in which a part of the circumference is recessed inward, and this recessed portion corresponds to the stop portion 321 and the guide portion 322.

Then, the rotating body 320 can shift to three states of a normal state, a left tilted state, and a right tilted state by displacing the tilt by the distribution motor 517. In the normal state, the stop portion 321 is located at the uppermost portion, and the stop portion 321 and the passage 310 are communicated with each other (FIG. 49 (a)). As a result, the game ball 331 that has entered the entrance 311 of the first large winning opening 25A and has flowed down the passage 310 is guided to the stop portion 321 and stopped at the stop portion 321. Further, the game ball 330 that has entered the ball entrance 311 following the game ball 331 enters the passage 310 and then is stopped in the passage 310. At this time, the game balls stopped in the stop portion 321 and the passage 310 are arranged in a line in order from the one that first entered the ball entrance 311.

In each round, the upper limit of the number of game balls that can be won in the large winning opening is set, but the distribution area is the upper limit number stopped in the stop portion 321 and the passage 310 by the rotating body 320 in the normal state. It may be arranged above the area (stop area) where the game ball of No. 1 is arranged (position near the opening of the first grand prize opening 25A). Of course, not limited to this, the distribution area is arranged above the area (stop area) in which the maximum number of game balls that may be stopped in the passage 310 or the like by the rotating body 320 in the normal state is arranged. You may be. The maximum number is determined based on the opening time of the first large winning opening 25A, the time required to guide the stopped game ball, and the like.

By doing so, it is possible to detect that the game ball has entered the first large winning opening 25A before the game ball is stopped. Therefore, by closing the first large winning opening 25A immediately when the number of balls entered into the first large winning opening 25A reaches the upper limit, game balls exceeding the upper limit enter the first large winning opening 25A. It can suppress the ball.

Further, the right tilting state is a state in which the rotating body 320, which is a normal state, is tilted to the right by the distribution motor 517 (FIG. 49 (b)). At this time, the stop portion 321 is in a state of facing the lower right, and the game ball 331 stopped at the stop portion 321 is guided to the loss opening 213. Further, at this time, the lower end of the passage 310 is closed by the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 320, and the remaining game balls 330 remain stopped in the passage 310.

Further, the left tilted state is a state in which the rotating body 320, which is a normal state, is tilted to the left by the distribution motor 517 (FIG. 50A). At this time, the stop portion 321 is in a state of facing the lower left, and the game ball 331 stopped at the stop portion 321 is guided to the continuation port 210. Further, at this time, the passage 310 and the guide portion 322 are in a connected state, and one or a plurality of game balls 300 parked in the passage 310 are collectively guided to the loss opening 213 through the guide portion 322. To. The game ball guided to the continuation port 210 is detected by the continuation SW509, and the game ball guided to the loss opening 213 is detected by the loss opening SW511.

In addition, instead of the above configuration, a rotating body 320 in which only the stop portion 321 is formed and the guide portion 322 is not formed is used, and the game ball stopped in the passage 310 is on the right side of the end of the passage 310. A discharge port 312 for discharging toward the side and a door portion 313 for opening and closing the discharge port 312 may be provided (FIG. 50 (b)). The door portion 313 is opened and closed by an actuator (not shown) controlled by the main control device 40.

Then, in the same manner, the rotating body 320 is shifted to the normal state, the right inclined state, and the left inclined state, and when the rotating body 320 is in the left inclined state, the door portion 313 is opened and the game is stopped at the stop portion 321. At the same time that the ball 331 is guided to the continuation port 210, the game ball 330 parked in the passage 310 may be discharged to the right from the discharge port 312 and guided to the loss port 213 (FIG. 50 (b)).

When the rotating body 320 is tilted to the left, the door portion 313 is maintained in the open state, and the game ball that newly enters the first large winning opening 25A and reaches the end of the passage 310 is discharged. It is discharged to the right from the exit 312. On the other hand, when the rotating body 320 is not in the left inclined state, the state in which the discharge port 312 is closed by the door portion 313 is maintained, and the game ball 330 remains stationary in the passage 310.

Further, the discharge port 312 provided at the end of the passage 310 is not limited to the right side of the end of the passage 310, and may be formed on the left side, or may be formed on the front side or the rear side. Then, by opening the discharge port 312 when the rotating body 320 is in an inclined state to the left, the game ball 331 stopped at the stop portion 321 may be guided to the continuation port 210, or the continuation port 210 and the loss port may be guided. It may be discharged from the discharge port 312 in a state where the ball may enter both of the 213.

Similar to the first embodiment, this pachinko machine performs "main routine", "starting prize confirmation process", "win / fail determination process", and "special game process". However, the "special game processing" is partially different, and the "distribution lottery result display processing" that displays the result of the distribution lottery performed during the special game and the history of the distribution lottery result are displayed. The difference is that the "sorting lottery history display processing" is further performed. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be described.

(1) Special Game Process The special game process of the eighth embodiment is the same as the special game process of the first embodiment in S400 to S405 and S430 to S440, but other parts are partially different. Hereinafter, the differences will be mainly described (FIGS. 51 and 52).

First, with respect to FIG. 51, in S410, the branches are branched into S411 to S414 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Of S411 to S414, S411 (unconditional round end determination process) and S414 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. S412 (conditional round A end determination process) and S413 (conditional round B end determination process) will be described later.

Further, since S415 and S416 are the same as S415 and S416 of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.
Further, in S417, which shifts when an affirmative determination is obtained in S416, the continuation flag (a flag indicating that the ball has entered the continuation port 210) is cleared and the main control device 40 rotates. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls (number of stops) stopped by the body 320 is 0. The number of stops is counted in the guidance process and the conditional rounds A and B end determination process, which will be described later. Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S417: Yes), the process proceeds to S420 in FIG. 52, and when a negative determination is obtained (S417: No), the process proceeds to S418.

Since S418 is the same as S420 of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. After S418 is performed, this process ends.
On the other hand, with respect to FIG. 52, the main control device 40 shifts to S420 if it is the final round (S419: Yes), and shifts to S421 otherwise (S419: No).

Since S420 is the same as S423 of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. After S420 is performed, this process ends.
Further, in S421, the main control device 40 executes an induction process (details will be described later) and shifts to S422.

In S422, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the continuation flag is cleared and the number of stops at the rotating body 320 is zero. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S422: Yes), the process proceeds to S420, and when a negative determination is obtained (S422: No), the process proceeds to S423.

In S423, as in S421 of the first embodiment, the main control device 40 confirms whether the jackpot interval time has elapsed, and if it has elapsed (S423: yes), it shifts to S424, and if it has not elapsed (S423). : No) This process ends.

In S424, the main control device 40 shifts to S425 if the continuation flag is set (S424: Yes), and shifts to S420 if it is not set (S424: No).

In S425, the main controller 40 increments the number of rounds, and in S426, the continuation flag is cleared. At this time, the end flag may be cleared.
Since S427 to S429 following S426 are the same as S424 to S426 of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. After S428 and S429 are performed, this process ends.

(2) Conditional Round A End Determination Process Next, the conditional round A end determination process according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 53. In the conditional round A end determination process, it is determined whether or not to end the conditional round A, and whether or not to proceed to the next round after the end of the round.

In S510, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a ball has entered the first large winning opening 25A based on the signal from the first count SW507, and if a positive determination is obtained (S510: Yes), it shifts to S511, and when a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), it shifts to S515.

In S511, the main control device 40 adds the number of newly entered game balls to the number of balls (winning number) and the number of stops in the first large winning opening 25A in the current round, and shifts to S512.
In S512, the main control device 40 extracts a random number and determines whether or not the extracted random number is a predetermined winning value to perform a distribution lottery, and proceeds to S513. The result of the distribution lottery is stored in the RAM in a state where the order in which each result is obtained in the current round (the order in which the distribution lottery is performed) can be grasped.

Further, if the main control device 40 has already won the distribution lottery conducted earlier in the current round, the distribution lottery does not have to be performed. Further, the main control device 40 does not have to perform the distribution lottery when the ball has already entered the continuation port 210 in the current round.

At this time, the main control device 40 transmits a command indicating the result of the distribution lottery to the sub integrated control device 42. The command may simply indicate the result of the distribution lottery, or may indicate the result of the distribution lottery by indicating the value of the random number used in the distribution lottery.

In S513, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the number of winning balls has reached the upper limit (the maximum number of game balls that can be won in the first large winning opening 25A in each round), and a positive judgment is obtained. In the case of (S513: Yes), the process proceeds to S514, and when a negative determination is obtained (S513: No), the process proceeds to S515.

In S514, the main control device 40 closes the first prize opening 25A, sets the end flag, ends the current round, and shifts to S515.
In S515, the main control device 40 executes the guidance process and ends the main process.

(3) Conditional Round B End Determination Process Next, the conditional round B end determination process according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 54. In the conditional round B end determination process, it is determined whether or not to end the conditional round B, and whether or not to proceed to the next round after the end of the round.

Since S520 to S525 are the same as S510 to S515 of the conditional round A end determination process, the description thereof will be omitted.
In S526 which shifts after S525, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the continuation flag is set, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S526: Yes), shifts to S527 and makes a negative judgment. When (S526: No) is obtained, this process is terminated.

In S526, it is determined whether or not the player has won the distribution lottery held in S522, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S526: Yes), the process proceeds to S527 and a negative judgment is obtained. In that case (S526: No), this process may be terminated.

In S527, the main control device 40 ends the current round by the same processing as S524 of the main processing and S514 of the conditional round A end determination processing, and ends the main processing.
(4) Guidance process Next, the guidance process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 55. In the guidance process, the game ball parked at the stop portion 321 of the rotating body 320 is guided to either the continuation port 210 or the loss port 213 according to the result of the distribution lottery.

In S530, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the number of stops is 1 or more and the continuation flag is cleared, and if a positive determination is obtained (S530: Yes), the process proceeds to S531. If a negative determination is obtained (S530: No), the process proceeds to S534.

In S531, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the game ball stopped at the stop portion 321 of the rotating body 320 has won the distribution lottery performed by entering the distribution area. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the oldest distribution lottery was won among the distribution lottery performed in the current round whose result is not referred to in the guidance process. Then, the main control device 40 shifts to S532 if it wins in the distribution lottery (S531: Yes), and shifts to S533 if it does not win (S531: No).

In S532, the main control device 40 controls the distribution motor 517 to bring the rotating body 320 into a left tilted state. As a result, the game ball stopped at the stop portion 321 is guided to the continuation port 210. At this time, the rotating body 320 is maintained in the left tilted state for a certain period of time (of course, it is returned to the normal state at the start of the next round at the latest). As a result, all the game balls parked in the passage 310 are guided to the loss opening 213. Further, in the current round, all the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 25A after that are guided to the losing opening 213.

On the other hand, in S533, the main control device 40 controls the distribution motor 517 to bring the rotating body 320 into a rightward tilting state. As a result, the game ball stopped at the stop portion 321 is guided to the loss opening 213. The rotating body 320 is immediately returned to the normal state after the guidance of the game ball is completed.

In the following S534, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the continuation port 210 based on the signal from the continuation SW509. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S534: Yes), the process proceeds to S535, and when a negative determination is obtained (S534: No), the process proceeds to S536.

In S535, the main control device 40 sets the continuation flag and shifts to S536.
In S536, the main control device 40 counts the number of game balls that have entered the continuation port 210 and the loss port 213 based on the signal from the continuation SW509 and the signal from the loss port SW511. Then, by subtracting the counted number of game balls from the number of stops, the number of stops is updated and this process is terminated.

(5) Sorting lottery result display processing Next, the sorting lottery result display processing according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 56. In the distribution lottery result display processing, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a list of the results of the distribution lottery performed in the completed conditional round at the end of the conditional round of the special game.

In S540, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a special game is being performed based on the command received from the main control device 40, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S540: Yes), S541. If a negative determination is obtained (S540: No), the present process is terminated.

In S541, when the sub-integrated control device 42 receives a command indicating the distribution lottery result from the main control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42 stores the distribution lottery result indicated by the command in the RAM. At this time, the sub-integrated control device 42 stores the results of each distribution lottery in the same round in an associated state.

In S542, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the conditional round is completed based on the command from the main control device 40. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S542: Yes), the process proceeds to S543, and when a negative determination is obtained (S542: No), this process is terminated.

In S543, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a list of the results of the distribution lottery performed in the completed conditional round on the effect symbol display device 21. The list of distribution lottery results may be displayed from the end of the conditional round to the start of a new round. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 is not limited to the effect symbol display device 21, and may display a list of the results of the sorting lottery by various LEDs and lamps 113, or the sorting lottery by voice via the speaker 112. The result of may be notified. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 may simply display a list of the results of the distribution lottery performed in the conditional round, or the command received from the main control device 40 is used for the distribution lottery. When it indicates a random number, a list of the values of the random number may be displayed. Of course, at this time, the result of the distribution lottery using the random number may be notified together with the random number.

In the following S544, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the final round has been completed based on the command from the main control device 40. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S544: Yes), the process proceeds to S545, and when a negative determination is obtained (S544: No), this process is terminated.

In S545, the sub-integrated control device 42 stores the result of the distribution lottery performed during the special game in a non-volatile storage unit (not shown) such as EEPROM, and ends this process. At this time, the results of each distribution lottery performed in the same round are associated with each other, and the results of each distribution lottery performed in the same special game are associated with each other and saved. Further, when the command received from the main control device 40 indicates the random number used in the distribution lottery, the value of the random number may be saved as the distribution lottery result. Of course, both the value of the random number and the distribution lottery result may be saved. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 may save the result of the distribution lottery together with the information regarding the current date and time.

(6) Sorting lottery history display processing Next, the sorting lottery history display processing according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 57. In the distribution lottery history display process, the history of the distribution lottery result is displayed by the sub-integrated control device 42 in response to an instruction from the outside.

In S550, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the instruction to display the history of the result of the distribution lottery has been received. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined operation is received via the effect button 527, the jog dial 528, an operation unit (not shown), or the like, it may be considered that the instruction has been received. Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S551, and when a negative determination is obtained (S550: No), this process is terminated.

In S551, the sub-integrated control device 42 reads the distribution lottery result from the storage unit. At this time, the sub-integrated control device 42 may read the result of the distribution lottery performed in the latest predetermined number of special games or rounds, or the distribution performed in the latest predetermined period. The result of the lottery result may be read out. Further, all the distribution lottery results stored in the storage unit may be read out.

In the following S552, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a list of the read distribution lottery results on the effect symbol display device 21. At this time, if all the distribution lottery results cannot be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a part of the distribution lottery results is displayed on the screen, and is displayed, for example, in response to an instruction from the outside. The distribution lottery result may be switched, or the distribution lottery result displayed may be switched every time a certain time elapses.

Not limited to the effect symbol display device 21, a list of distribution lottery results may be displayed by various LEDs and lamps 113, or the distribution lottery results may be notified by voice via the speaker 112. good. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 may simply display a list of the results of the distribution lottery, or when the read distribution lottery result indicates a random number used for the distribution lottery, A list of the values of the random numbers may be displayed. Of course, at this time, the result of the distribution lottery using the random number may be notified together with the random number.

[Modification example]
In the eighth embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A always passes through the distribution area, and if the game ball is not guided to the continuation opening 210 in the current round, the first large winning opening 210 The game ball that has entered the winning opening 25A is always stopped.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first large winning ball is detected by the first count SW507 to detect the ball entering the first large winning opening 25A and another sensor to detect that the game ball has passed through the distribution area. A part of the game balls that have entered the winning opening 25A may be configured to pass through the distribution area. Specifically, for example, a plurality of entry openings are provided at the bottom of the first large winning opening 25A, and only the game balls that have entered the predetermined entry openings are guided to the distribution region, and the game balls are A sorting lottery may be performed according to the entry into the sorting area.

Further, in the eighth embodiment, all the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 25A are stopped, but only a part of the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 25A is stopped. You may do so.

Specifically, for example, a distribution body is provided below the distribution area in the passage 310, and the distribution body divides the course of the game ball into a course toward the loss opening 213 and a course toward the rotating body 320. , Only the game balls distributed in the path toward the rotating body 320 may be stopped. The stopped game ball is distributed to either the continuation opening 210 or the loss opening 213 as described above.

Further, for example, in the case where only a part of the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 25A passes through the distribution area, the game balls are played for all the game balls that have passed through the distribution area. It may be stopped and divided into either the continuation port 210 or the loss port 213, or as described above, only a part of the game balls distributed by the distribution area may be stopped.

Further, in the eighth embodiment, the game balls stopped in the passage 310 or the like are arranged in a line in the order of passing through the distribution area (the order in which the distribution lottery is performed). However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a stop space extending in the horizontal direction is provided in the central portion of the passage 310 (in other words, between the distribution region and the rotating body 320), and the game ball is stopped in the stop space. May be. Then, the parked game balls may be sequentially distributed regardless of the order in which the distribution lottery is performed. Even in the case of having such a configuration, the result is referred to in the order in which the distribution lottery is performed, and according to the result, each of the stopped game balls is either the continuation opening 210 or the loss opening 213. Since it is induced in the crab, the same effect can be obtained.

[effect]
According to the eighth embodiment, in the conditional round, the stopped balls (parked game balls) are sequentially distributed according to the result of the distribution lottery, and when the stopped balls are first distributed to the continuation port 210, All the remaining stopped balls are released from the stop, and the game balls that have entered the first prize opening 25A after that are not stopped. Therefore, the time required for sorting is shortened.

Further, when the maximum number of game balls enter the first large winning opening 25A in the conditional round, the distribution of the stopped balls is continued with the first large winning opening 25A closed. That is, the distribution of the stationary spheres is continued during the interval. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the number of game balls exceeding the upper limit from entering the first large winning opening 25A, and it is possible to suppress the time required for one round (opening time + interval time from becoming long).

Therefore, the time required for digestion of 16 rounds (time required for special games) can be suppressed.
Further, according to the eighth embodiment, the first count SW detects the upper limit number of the winning openings and the continuous lottery is executed, and then the rotating body 320 sorts the lottery. Therefore, it is possible to give a notice before the rotating body 320 is distributed to the continuation port 210 or the loss port 213. It is also possible to display the relationship with the notice on the list display (S543 or S552) of the distribution lottery results. This makes it possible to show the correlation between the lottery result and the notice. In addition, it is possible to detect the maximum number of pieces in the large winning opening and to perform the continuous lottery by different sensors. In this case, it is preferable that the upper limit number of detection SWs is provided near the entrance of the large winning opening.

[9th Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the ninth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This pachinko machine has the same configuration as the pachinko machine of the eighth embodiment, but in the configuration of the first grand prize opening 25A and the method of determining whether or not to proceed to the next round in the conditional round. Etc. are different. Hereinafter, the differences from the eighth embodiment will be mainly described.

First, the pachinko machine of the ninth embodiment includes a continuous lottery SW518 and an opening / closing solenoid 519 instead of the continuous SW509, the loss port SW511, and the distribution motor 517 in the eighth embodiment (see FIG. 58).

The continuous lottery SW518 detects that the game ball has passed through the lottery area provided inside the first large winning opening 25A, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the main control device 40. Further, the opening / closing solenoid 519 controls a door portion that opens / closes the discharge port at the bottom of the stopping device provided below the first special winning opening 25A in response to an instruction from the main control device 40 (details will be described later). To do).

In the ninth embodiment, a stopping device 350 for stopping (holding) the game ball 360 is provided below the first large winning opening 25A (FIG. 59). A ball entry port 351 connected to the stopping device 350 is formed at the bottom of the first large winning opening 25A, and a first count SW507 is provided below the ball entry port 351. The first count SW507 detects the game ball immediately before entering the stopping device 350, and the number of winnings to the first large winning opening 25A is counted based on the detection result.

Further, at the bottom of the stop device 350, a discharge port 352 for discharging the stopped game ball to the outside (outside of the stop device 350) is provided, and a door portion 353 for opening and closing the discharge port 352 is provided. It is provided. The door portion 353 is controlled by the opening / closing solenoid 519. A continuous lottery SW518 is arranged in the lottery area provided in the discharge port 352, and the continuous lottery SW518 detects that the game ball has passed through the discharge port 352 (lottery area). It should be noted that the number of winnings to the first large winning opening 25A may be counted based on the detection result of the game ball by the continuous lottery SW518.

In the ninth embodiment, only the conditional round A is provided as the conditional round, and the conditional round B is not provided.
Then, in the conditional round A, all the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 25A are stopped at the stopping device 350, and when the number of winning balls reaches the upper limit, the first large winning opening 25A is closed. At the same time, the game ball stopped with the discharge port 352 opened is discharged from the discharge port 352. At this time, a continuous lottery is performed every time each of the stopped game balls passes through the discharge port 352 (lottery area). In other words, the number of continuous lottery corresponding to the number of game balls that have been stopped is performed, and if one of the continuous lottery is won, the next round is advanced, and if none of the continuous lottery is won, a special game is played. finish.

The probability of winning in the continuous lottery may be determined according to the setting determined by the setting switch 540. Of course, it goes without saying that the more advantageous the setting is for the player, the higher the probability of winning the distribution lottery.

Similar to the eighth embodiment, this pachinko machine performs "main routine", "starting prize confirmation processing", "win / fail judgment processing", and "special game processing", but "special game processing" is partially different. doing. In addition, instead of the "sorting lottery result display processing" and the "sorting lottery history display processing", the "continuous lottery result display processing" that displays the result of the continuous lottery performed during the special game and the continuous lottery The difference is that the "continuous lottery history display process" that displays the history of the results is performed. Hereinafter, the differences from the eighth embodiment will be described.

(1) Special game processing The special game processing of the ninth embodiment is the same as the special game processing of the eighth embodiment in S400 to S405, S419 to S429, and S430 to S440, but other parts are partially different. ing. In the following, the differences will be mainly described (FIG. 60).

First, with respect to FIG. 60, in S410, if the first or second winning openings 25A and 25B are open, the mode of the current round is determined based on the opening pattern of the special game being executed. Then, when the current round is an unconditional round, it shifts to S411, when it is a conditional round A, it shifts to S412, and in other cases, it shifts to S413. Of S411 to S413, S411 (unconditional round end determination process) and S413 are the same as S411 and S414 of the eighth embodiment, respectively, and thus description thereof will be omitted. Further, S412 (conditional round A end determination process) will be described later. As described above, since the conditional round B is not provided in the ninth embodiment, it should be added just in case that the conditional round B end determination process is not executed.

Further, since S414 to S417 are the same as S415 to S418 of the eighth embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. After the execution of S417, this process ends.
(2) Conditional Round A End Determination Process Next, the conditional round A end determination process according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the conditional round A end determination process, it is determined whether or not to end the conditional round A.

In S510, the main control device 40 determines whether or not a ball has entered the first large winning opening 25A based on the signal from the first count SW507, and if a positive determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S511, and if a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), this process ends.

In S511, the main control device 40 adds the number of newly entered game balls to the number of balls (winning number) and the number of stops in the first large winning opening 25A in the current round, and shifts to S512.
In S512, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the number of winning balls has reached the upper limit (the maximum number of game balls that can be won in the first large winning opening 25A in each round), and a positive judgment is obtained. If this is the case (S512: Yes), the process proceeds to S513, and if a negative determination is obtained (S512: No), this process is terminated.

In S513, the main control device 40 closes the first special winning opening 25A, sets the end flag, ends the current round, and ends this process.
(3) Guidance process Next, the guidance process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the guidance process, the game ball parked in the stop device 350 is released between the end of the conditional round A and the start of a new round (inter-round interval).

In S530, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the number of stops is 1 or more, and if a positive determination is obtained (S530: Yes), the process proceeds to S531 and a negative determination is obtained. In the case (S530: No), the process proceeds to S532.

In S531, the main control device 40 controls the door portion 353 that closes the discharge port 352 provided at the bottom of the stop device 350 by the opening / closing solenoid 519, and opens the discharge port 352. As a result, the game ball stopped at the stopping device 350 is released and flows down from the discharge port 352. After opening the discharge port 352, the discharge port 352 will be closed again by the time the next round is started at the latest.

In the following S532, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the discharge port 352 (lottery area) based on the signal from the continuous lottery SW518, and if a positive determination is obtained (S532). : Yes), a continuous lottery will be held (S533). If the passage of a plurality of game balls is detected in succession, a continuous lottery is performed each time each game ball passes through the discharge port 352.

The main control device 40 extracts a random number in the continuous lottery, determines whether or not the random number matches a predetermined winning value, and if it matches, considers that the random number has been won in the continuous lottery. The result of the continuous lottery is stored in the RAM in a state where the order in which each result is obtained in the current interval between rounds (the order in which the continuous lottery is performed) can be grasped. If the main control device 40 wins the continuous lottery, the continuous lottery does not have to be performed thereafter in the current inter-round interval.

At this time, the main control device 40 transmits a command indicating the result of the continuous lottery to the sub integrated control device 42. The command may simply indicate the result of the continuous lottery, or may indicate the result of the continuous lottery by indicating the value of the random number used in the continuous lottery.

In S534, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the player has won in any of the continuous lottery, and if the player wins in the continuous lottery (S534: Yes), the process proceeds to S535 and if the player does not win. (S534: No) shifts to S536.

In S535, the main control device 40 sets the continuation flag and shifts to S356.
In S536, the main control device 40 counts the number of game balls that have passed through the discharge port 352 based on the signal from the continuous lottery SW518. Then, by subtracting the counted number of game balls from the number of stops, the number of stops is updated and this process is terminated.

(4) Continuous lottery result display processing Next, the continuous lottery result display processing according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 63. In the continuous lottery result display processing, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a list of the results of the continuous lottery performed in the inter-round interval in the inter-round interval after the conditional round A in the special game.

In S560, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not a special game is being performed based on the command received from the main control device 40, and if a positive determination is obtained (S560: Yes), S561. If a negative determination is obtained (S560: No), the present process is terminated.

In S561, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the current state of the special game is the inter-round interval after the conditional round A, based on the command received from the main control device 40. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S561: Yes), the process proceeds to S562, and when a negative determination is obtained (S561: No), the process proceeds to S564.

In S562, when the sub-integrated control device 42 receives a command indicating the continuous lottery result from the main control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42 saves the continuous lottery result indicated by the command in the RAM and shifts to S563. At this time, the sub-integrated control device 42 stores the results of each continuous lottery in the same inter-round interval in an associated state.

In S563, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a list of the results of the continuous lottery received from the main control device 40 at the current inter-round interval on the effect symbol display device 21. When a new command indicating the result of the continuous lottery is received from the main control device 40 while displaying the list of the results of the continuous lottery, the newly received result of the continuous lottery is displayed as the result of the continuous lottery. Add to the list of.

Here, the list of continuous lottery results may be displayed until a new round is started. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 is not limited to the effect symbol display device 21, and may display a list of continuous lottery results by various LEDs and lamps 113, or may display a list of continuous lottery results by voice via the speaker 112. May be notified. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 may simply display a list of the results of the continuous lottery performed in the round, or the command received from the main control device 40 indicates a random number used in the continuous lottery. If, a list of the values of the random numbers may be displayed. Of course, at this time, the result of the continuous lottery using the random number may be notified together with the random number.

In the following S564, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the final round has been completed based on the command from the main control device 40. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S564: Yes), the process proceeds to S565, and when a negative determination is obtained (S564: No), this process is terminated.

In S565, the sub-integrated control device 42 stores the result of the continuous lottery performed during the special game in a non-volatile storage unit (not shown) such as EEPROM, and ends this process. At this time, the results of each continuous lottery performed at the same inter-round interval are associated with each other, and the results of each continuous lottery performed in the same special game are associated with each other and saved. If the command received from the main control device 40 indicates a random number used in the continuous lottery, the value of the random number may be saved as the continuous lottery result. Of course, both the value of the random number and the continuous lottery result may be saved. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 may store the result of the continuous lottery together with the information regarding the current date and time.

(5) Continuous lottery history display process Next, the continuous lottery history display process according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the continuous lottery history display process in the ninth embodiment, the history of the result of the continuous lottery is displayed by the sub-integrated control device 42 in response to an external instruction in the same manner as the distribution lottery history display process in the eighth embodiment. Will be done.

Specifically, S570 to S572 (FIG. 64) of the continuous lottery history display process correspond to S550 to S552 (FIG. 57) of the distribution lottery history display process, respectively, and the contents of S570 to S572 are S550 to S552. The content is that the distribution lottery in is replaced with a continuous lottery. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[Modification 1]
In the ninth embodiment, the game ball is stopped in the stopping device 350, but the method of stopping the game ball is not limited to this, and for example, as in the eighth embodiment, the passage. The game ball may be stopped at.

Further, in the ninth embodiment, a continuous lottery is performed according to the game ball released from the stop passing through the discharge port 352 of the stop device 350, and whether or not to proceed to the next round is determined based on the result of the continuous lottery. Will be done.

However, below the discharge port 352, a distribution body that distributes the game ball to either the continuation port or the loss port may be provided. When the game ball discharged from the discharge port 352 reaches the distribution body, the distribution body wins the game in the distribution lottery performed when the game ball passes through the discharge port 352. The ball may be guided to the continuous mouth, and if not, the game ball may be guided to the lost mouth. Then, depending on the ball entering the continuation opening, it may be decided to proceed to the next round.

[Modification 2]
Further, in the ninth embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A always reaches the stopping device 350 and is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which only a part of the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 25A reaches the stopping device 350 and is stopped by the stopping device 350 may be used. Specifically, for example, a plurality of entry openings may be provided at the bottom of the first large winning opening 25A, and only the game balls that have entered the predetermined entry openings may be guided to the stop device 350.

Further, in the ninth embodiment, all the game balls parked in the stop device 350 reach the discharge port 352 (lottery area), and the continuous lottery is performed according to each of these game balls entering the lottery area. It is done (in other words, a continuous lottery is held for all these game balls).

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a continuous lottery may be performed corresponding to a part of the game balls stopped at the stopping device 350. Specifically, a plurality of discharge ports may be provided at the bottom of the stopping device 350, and a lottery area may be provided only in a part of these discharge ports. Then, when the game ball is stopped, all the discharge ports are closed, and when the game ball is released from the stop, all the discharge ports are released so that the stopped game ball is discharged from the plurality of discharge ports. Then, the continuous lottery may be performed according to the fact that the game ball is discharged from the discharge port provided with the lottery area.

Further, in order to execute the lottery determination as to whether or not to continue with a margin when the stop is released, the door portion 353 as the stop means shown in FIG. 59 and the continuous lottery SW518 may be separated from each other. Further, the stop is not necessarily released after the upper limit number is stopped in the stop device, and the stop may be released when a predetermined number of prizes (for example, 5) are detected by the first count SW507. Further, it may be configured to run down without stopping. It is also possible to close the big prize opening immediately if there is a hit in the continuous lottery if it is a free-flowing configuration.

[effect]
According to the ninth embodiment, since all the results of the continuous lottery performed in the completed conditional round A are notified, the player clearly grasps that the continuous lottery has been performed and the result of the continuous lottery. it can. Therefore, in the conditional round A, it is possible to decide whether or not to proceed to the next round without giving the player a sense of distrust.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first count SW507 is arranged on the upstream side of the stopping device 350, and the continuous lottery SW518 is arranged on the downstream side of the door portion 353. As a result, the door portion 353 can be controlled from the state where the upper limit number of game balls are stopped in the stopping device 350, and the stopped balls can be continuously drawn by the continuous lottery SW518. As a result, the maximum number of game balls can be won at an early stage, and the result of whether or not to continue in a safe state can be known. In addition, the interests of the player are protected unless a power failure occurs between the time when the stop is released and the time when the continuous lottery SW518 detects it. Even if a power failure occurs during this period, the profit of the player can be compensated by comparing the detection results of the first count SW507 and the continuous lottery SW518. Further, in the present embodiment, since the door portion 353 and the continuous lottery SW518 are adjacent to each other, there is little disadvantage due to a power failure.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the first embodiment, the privilege opening 211 is provided in the second large winning opening 25B, but the privilege opening 211 may not be provided. Further, in the second embodiment, the special entrance opening 212 provided in the large winning opening 25 is used as the privilege opening, but the special entrance opening 212 may not be used as the privilege opening. In such a case, it is conceivable to decide whether or not to give the privilege game after the big hit game according to the big hit symbol.

Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the large winning opening 25 is provided with a continuation opening and a special entrance opening 212 used as a privilege opening, but the large winning opening 25 has a continuation opening and a privilege opening. May be provided separately.

Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the entry rate of the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 25 into the special entry opening 212 may be set in the same manner as in the third embodiment.
Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the special entry opening 212 provided in the large winning opening 25 may be used as the right generation opening, the continuation opening, and the privilege opening in the same manner as in the third embodiment.

Further, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the large winning device 26 is provided with a right generation opening, a continuation opening, and a special entrance opening 212 used as a privilege opening, but the large winning device 26 is provided with a right generation opening. A mouth, a continuation mouth, and a privilege mouth may be provided separately.

Further, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the special entry port 212 may be used as a right generation port and a continuation port and not as a privilege port. In the case of such a configuration, it may be decided whether or not to give the privilege game after the end of the big hit game based on the type of the small hit symbol and the like.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2) Further, the first large winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, the large winning opening 25 of the second embodiment, and the large winning device 26 of the third embodiment are provided with a stopping device for stopping the game ball. While the stop device is in operation, the game ball that is not stopped by the stop device may be configured so that it is difficult to enter the continuation port 210 or the special entry port 212. Then, the stopping device is operated in the round in which the first large winning opening 25A, the large winning opening 25, or the large winning device 26 is opened, and the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A or the like is used as the stopping device. When the number of balls entered reaches a predetermined number or when a predetermined time has passed after the start of the round, the stopped game ball is released and the game ball is continued at the continuation port 210 or special. A round may be provided in which the player enters the ball entrance 212. The round is referred to as a conditional round C.

In the conditional round C, since the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A, etc. is stopped for a certain period of time, the round does not end immediately, and many of them are in the first large winning opening 25A, etc. You can enter the game ball of. The same effect can be obtained by using the conditional round C instead of the conditional round A.

(3) The first and second major winning openings 25A and 25B of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the large winning openings 25 of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, and the large winning devices of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment. The 26 may be provided with a guidance device for guiding the entered game ball to the continuation port 210 or the special entry port 212.

Then, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 25 or the like, or the game ball that has reached the guidance device after entering the large winning opening 25 or the like, is used with a predetermined probability (for example, for the use of the special winning opening 212). It is also possible to reach the continuation opening 210, the privilege opening 211, and the special entrance opening 212 with a corresponding probability).

Specifically, for example, a random number is extracted when the game ball enters the large winning opening 25 or the like or when it reaches the guidance device, and a lottery is performed using the random number to win the prize with the above-mentioned predetermined probability. When the lottery is won, the game ball may reach the special entry port 212 or the like.

More specifically, in the case of conditional round A, there is a 1/3 probability of reaching the continuation port 210 and the special entry port 212 as the continuation port, and in the case of conditional round B, 1 /. It is also possible to reach the continuation opening 210 or the special entry port 212 as the continuation opening with a probability of 7. Further, for example, when the ball enters the second large winning opening 25B or when the special entry opening 212 is used as the privilege opening, the privilege opening 211 or the special entrance opening 212 is reached with a probability of 1/2. In this way, when the special entry port 212 is used as the right generation opening, the special entry port 212 may be reached with a probability of 1/5.

By doing so, the probability that a big hit of the character will occur in the small hit game, the probability that the privilege game will be given, and the probability of proceeding to the next round in each of the conditional rounds A and B are set independently. be able to.

(4) By the way, the ball game machine according to the first invention extracts a random number due to the ball entering the starting port, determines whether or not the ball is correct based on the random number, and determines whether or not the ball is a hit. Then, by opening the big winning opening provided with a specific area, a big hit game means for performing a big hit game composed of a plurality of rounds, a determination means for determining the mode of the rounds constituting the big hit game, and As a mode of a round other than the last round, an unconditional round that unconditionally advances to the next round when the round ends, and a game ball that enters a specific area during the continuation of the round, If the game ball does not enter the specific area during the continuation of the next round, a conditional round is provided in which the game does not proceed to the next round and the big hit game being executed ends.

According to such a configuration, in the unconditional round of the big hit game, many game balls can be surely put into the big prize opening and many prize balls can be obtained. However, in the conditional round, the jackpot game may end in the round without proceeding to the next round unless the game ball enters the privilege area.

Therefore, by providing a conditional round in the jackpot game, the number of prize balls given in the jackpot game can be suppressed. That is, the number of prize balls given to the player in the jackpot game can be adjusted depending on whether the mode of each round is an unconditional round or a conditional round, and the probability of winning in the winning / failing judgment is set high. Even so, it is possible to balance the interests of the hall and the player.

Further, in the conditional round, the behavior of the game ball that has entered the large winning opening determines whether or not to proceed to the next round, which can give the player a thrill and entertain.
Therefore, the player can enjoy with a small investment amount.

As in the second invention, as a mode of the conditional round, the round ends when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game ball enters a specific area during the continuation of the round. For example, there are a conditional round A that proceeds to the next round after the end of the round, and a conditional round B that immediately ends the round and advances to the next round when the game ball enters a specific area. You may.

In the conditional round A, even if the game ball enters the privilege area, the round does not end immediately, so that many game balls can be entered into the large winning opening in the round. On the other hand, in the conditional round B, as soon as the game ball enters the privilege area, the round ends, so that only a small number of game balls can enter the large winning opening in the round.

Therefore, it is possible to adjust the number of prize balls given in the jackpot game depending on whether the conditional round constituting the jackpot game is the conditional round A or the conditional round B. Therefore, it is possible to balance the interests of the hall and the player while further entertaining the player.

Further, as in the third invention, a state in which the probability of entering the ball into the starting port or the probability of being determined to be a hit in the hit / fail determination is defined as a gaming state, and the determination means is that the hit / fail determination is determined to be a hit. A round that constitutes a jackpot game that is performed due to the hit, based on at least one of the game state when the game is played and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting port related to the hit / fail judgment. May be determined.

By doing so, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.
In addition, the game state after the big hit game may be determined by the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the starting port. In such a case, by determining the mode of the round based on the random number, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state after the big hit game. It is possible to prevent an excessive profit from being given to a person.

Further, as in the fourth invention, the determining means includes the game state when the hit / fail judgment is made, and the random number extracted due to the entry into the starting port related to the hit / fail judgment. The mode of the round constituting the jackpot game performed due to the hit may be determined by the lottery of the probability determined according to at least one of them.

By doing so, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state at the time of winning, and it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively profited.
In addition, the game state after the big hit game may be determined by the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the starting port. In such a case, by determining the mode of the round based on the random number, the number of prize balls given to the player in the big hit game can be adjusted according to the game state after the big hit game. It is possible to prevent an excessive profit from being given to a person.

In addition, regardless of the game state or random number, there is a possibility that the jackpot game includes many unconditional rounds, so that the player can obtain many prize balls in the jackpot game. You can have expectations and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as in the fifth invention, a state in which the probability of entering the ball into the starting port or the probability of being determined to be a hit in the hit / fail determination is defined as a gaming state, and the determination means is that the hit / fail determination is determined to be a hit. None included in the jackpot game performed due to the hit, based on at least one of the game state when played and the random number extracted due to the entry into the starting port related to the hit / fail judgment. The number of conditional rounds or the timing of the arrival of conditional rounds may be determined.

Since many prize balls can be obtained in the unconditional round, the number of prize balls given in the jackpot game can be adjusted by changing the number of unconditional rounds included in the jackpot game. In addition, the conditional round does not always advance to the next round, and the unconditional round is performed first and the conditional round is performed later, so that more prize balls can be won more reliably. it can.

Therefore, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing at which the conditional rounds arrive according to the game state, the prize ball given to the player in the big hit game according to the game state at the time of winning. The number can be adjusted to prevent the player from being over-profited.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game may be determined by the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the starting port. In such a case, by determining the number of unconditional rounds and the timing at which the conditional rounds arrive based on the random number, a prize ball given to the player in the jackpot game according to the game state after the jackpot game. The number can be adjusted to prevent the player from being over-profited.

(5) The pachinko machines of the first to seventh embodiments may be configured as an enclosed pachinko machine that periodically uses the game balls enclosed inside to play a game. Further, the launching device may be provided at the upper left position (of course, the upper right position may be used) of the game board, and the game ball may be launched from that position. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

(6) In the big hit game of the first embodiment, in the conditional round, by performing a lottery using random numbers, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 25A enters the continuation opening 210 with a certain probability. You may do so. In such a case, it is conceivable to stop the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25A in the conditional round, extract a random number at the time of stopping, and perform a lottery using the random number. Then, when a game ball that has stopped due to a certain time elapsed from the start of the round, the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 25A has reached a certain value, or the like is released, the lottery is won. It is conceivable that the game ball is guided to the continuation opening 210, and if the player does not win, the game ball is not guided to the continuation opening 210.

Further, also in the big hit game of the second and third embodiments, the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 25 (or the big winning device 26) is stopped in the same manner, and a lottery is performed using the random numbers extracted at the time of stopping. May be done. Then, if the player wins the lottery, the stopped game ball may be released and then the game ball may be guided to the special entry port 212. Of course, also in the 4th to 7th embodiments, it is conceivable to guide the stopped game ball to the continuation opening 210 or the special entry opening 212 in the same manner when the lottery using random numbers is won.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(7) In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the first big winning opening 25A provided with the continuation opening 210 is opened in the conditional round, and the second big winning opening 210 not provided with the continuation opening 210 is provided in the unconditional round. 25B may be opened. That is, a plurality of large winning openings may be provided, and different large winning openings may be opened in the conditional round and the unconditional round. Further, a plurality of first large winning openings 25A may be provided, and different first large winning openings 25A may be opened in the conditional round A and the conditional round B.

Further, also in the big hit game of the third embodiment, a plurality of big prize devices 26 may be provided, and different big prize devices 26 may be opened in the conditional round A and the conditional round B. In the unconditional round, a different big winning device 26 may be opened.

Even when having such a configuration, the same effect can be obtained.
(8) Further, in the eighth embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays the result of the distribution lottery in each round and the history of the distribution lottery result performed in the past. Further, in the ninth embodiment, the result of the continuous lottery performed at the interval between each round by the sub-integrated control device 42 and the history of the continuous lottery result performed in the past are displayed. However, these may be displayed on the main control device 40.

(9) Further, in the eighth embodiment, a passage 310, a rotating body 320, etc. are provided in the first winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, and in the conditional round, the stopped game balls are continued according to the distribution lottery result. It is divided into either the mouth 210 or the lost mouth 211, and the game proceeds to the next round on the condition that the game ball enters the continuation mouth 210.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the large winning opening 25 in the second embodiment and the large winning device 26 in the third embodiment may be configured in the same manner as the first large winning opening 25A in the eighth embodiment. Then, in the conditional round, a distribution lottery is performed according to the entry into the large winning opening 25 or the large winning device 26, and the stopped game ball is selected from the continuous opening 210 and the losing opening 211 according to the distribution lottery result. It may be configured to distribute to crabs. Of course, the first large winning opening 25A, the large winning opening 25, and the large winning device 26 in the fourth to seventh embodiments may be configured in the same manner as the first large winning opening 25A in the eighth embodiment.

Further, in the ninth embodiment, a stopping device 350 or the like is provided in the first winning opening 25A of the first embodiment, and in the conditional round A, the game ball that has entered the first winning opening 25A is temporarily stopped and stopped. A continuous lottery is performed according to the fact that the game ball released from the game has passed the lottery area, and the next round is advanced on the condition that the game ball is won in the continuous lottery.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the large winning opening 25 in the second embodiment and the large winning device 26 in the third embodiment may be configured in the same manner as the first large winning opening 25A in the ninth embodiment. Then, in the conditional round A, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 25 or the large winning device 26 is temporarily stopped, and a continuous lottery is performed according to the game ball released from the stop passing through the lottery area. It may be configured to proceed to the next round on the condition that the player wins the continuous lottery. Of course, the first large winning opening 25A, the large winning opening 25, and the large winning device 26 in the fourth to seventh embodiments may be configured in the same manner as the first large winning opening 25A in the ninth embodiment.

(10) Further, in the eighth embodiment, the second big winning opening 25B is configured in the same manner as the first big winning opening 25A, and in the final round, the game ball is the second in the same manner as the conditional rounds A and B. A distribution lottery is performed according to the ball entering the large winning opening 25B, and the stopped game ball is guided to either the privilege opening 211 or the loss opening 213 according to the result of the distribution lottery. Is also good. Then, when the ball enters the privilege opening 211, the privilege game may be given after the special game.

Further, in the ninth embodiment, the second large winning opening 25B is configured in the same manner as the first large winning opening 25A, and in the final round, the ball is entered into the second large winning opening 25B in the same manner as the conditional round A. The game ball may be temporarily stopped, and a lottery may be performed according to the game ball released from the stop passing through the lottery area. Then, if the lottery is won, the privilege game may be given after the special game.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms used in describing the scope of claims is shown.

The pachinko machine of the eighth embodiment is an example of a ball game machine, the first large winning opening 25A is an example of a large winning opening, the continuation opening 210 is an example of a continuation area, and the loss opening 213 is an example of a loss area. The passage 310 and the rotating body 320 correspond to an example of the stopping means, the rotating body 320 corresponds to an example of the distributing means, and the guiding portion 322 of the rotating body 320 corresponds to an example of the releasing means.

Further, S405, S415 to S417, and S422 to S429 of the special game processing correspond to an example of the special game means.
Further, S512 of the conditional round A end determination process corresponds to an example of the lottery means, and S513 and S514 correspond to an example of the distribution means.

Further, S522 of the conditional round B end determination process corresponds to an example of the lottery means, and S523, S524, S526, and S527 correspond to an example of the distribution means.
Further, S530 to S533 of the guidance process correspond to an example of the distribution means, and S534 and S535 correspond to an example of the special game means.

Further, S543 of the distribution lottery result display process corresponds to an example of the display means, and S552 of the distribution lottery history display process corresponds to an example of the display means.

1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 20 ... Game area, 23A ... 1st special drawing start port, 23B ... 2nd special figure start port, 25 ... Large winning opening, 25A ... 1st special drawing opening, 25B ... No. 2 major winning openings, 40 ... main control device, 42 ... sub integrated control device, 200 ... center case, 210 ... continuation opening, 211 ... privilege opening, 212 ... special entry opening, 300 ... opening / closing member, 302 ... crune, 302a … Distribution port.

Claims (1)

A large winning opening with a continuation area and a loss area formed inside,



It is a means for performing a special game by opening the big winning opening over a plurality of rounds, and in the round which is not the last, the game proceeds to the next round on condition that the game ball has entered the continuation area, and the said If the conditions are not met, the special game means to end the special game in the round and



A lottery means that extracts a random number according to the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening and performs a distribution lottery based on the random number.



A stopping means for stopping at least a part of the game balls that have entered the large winning opening.
It is a means for sequentially referring to the results of the distribution lottery performed in the round and sequentially guiding each of the game balls in which the parking lot is made according to the result, and the result of the distribution lottery is a hit. In some cases, the game ball is guided to the continuation region, and if the result is a loss, the distribution means for guiding the game ball to the loss area.
When the game ball is guided to the continuation area by the distribution means, all the stopped game balls are released, and the game ball is guided to either the continuation area or the loss area. With a means of liberation,
It said retention means, when the gaming ball is released to the retention by the release means in the round has been made, and thereafter, without the retention in the round,
The area where the stopped game ball is located is set as the stop area, and the lottery means means that the game ball has entered the distribution area provided between the opening of the large winning opening and the stop area. The random numbers are extracted accordingly, and the distribution lottery is performed based on the random numbers.
A bullet game machine featuring.