JP6886716B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, include pachinko gaming machines called "Digi-Pachi" and pachinko gaming machines called "Hanemono (or Hikoki type)". These pachinko gaming machines open the large prize opening (variable prize ball device) when the predetermined grant conditions are satisfied, grant the player a special game, and give the player a chance to win the prize ball. There is. By the way, these pachinko machines usually have only one big winning opening. Therefore, in recent years, a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of large winning openings has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-124949

In a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of large winning openings, a winning game in which one large winning opening is opened may occur after the completion of the winning game in which the other large winning opening is opened. Therefore, there is room for improvement in order for the player to obtain the benefits obtained by the special game.

The present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest by allowing the player to obtain the benefit of winning.

The game machine that solves the above problems is provided with a game board, and the game board has a first winning opening that is opened when the first winning result is obtained by a lottery by a lottery means, and a lottery by the lottery means. 2 A second winning opening that is opened when a winning result is obtained is arranged, and the first game in which the first winning opening is opened and the second game in which the second winning opening is opened are different. In a gaming machine in which it is recommended to launch a game ball with a firing intensity, a storage means for storing a fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation game for deriving the result of a lottery by the lottery means, and a control means for controlling execution of the fluctuation game A notification control means for controlling the execution of notification and an opening control means for controlling the opening of the first winning opening are provided, and the first winning result is derived in the first variable game after the end of the second game. In the situation where the first winning result is derived in a variable game in which the time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening is different from the first variable game. compared with longer, said after the second game end is recommended notification is performed to recommend changes in the radiation strength, the recommended broadcast is performed in the same manner regardless of the type of change patterns of the first variation game The variable game includes a first special symbol variable game in which the first special symbol is varied and a second special symbol variable game in which the second special symbol is varied. The first winning opening is the first winning opening. It is opened in each of the case where the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of one special symbol and the case where the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the second special symbol. The time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening is regardless of whether the first variable game is the first special symbol variable game or the second special symbol variable game. The first winning opening becomes longer, and if the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the first special symbol, the first winning opening is opened the first time and the winning lottery of the second special symbol is won. When the first winning result is obtained by doing so, the gist is that the second number of times, which is larger than the first number of times, is released.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest.

Front view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the ball entry device. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the specifications of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining the fluctuation pattern table. A timing chart showing the operation of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. The "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "front", and "rear" shown below are "top" when the front side (state of FIG. 1) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side. "Bottom", "left", "right", "front", and "rear" are indicated, "front" indicates the front side of the player, and "rear" indicates the back side.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and various game components (game board 13, front frame 14, upper) are on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 forming the outer shell of the machine. A vertically rectangular inner frame 12 for setting the ball plate 15, the lower ball plate 18, etc.) is removably assembled so as to be opened and closed. The front side of the middle frame 12 is provided with a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 (game area 13a) arranged inside the machine can be seen through (visible) from the front side of the machine. Both the front frame 14 and the upper ball plate 15 are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a horizontally opened state. A decorative lamp 16 that lights (blinks) or turns off to produce a light emitting effect based on the light emitting decoration is arranged on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13. Further, inside the upper ball plate 15, a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and produces a sound effect based on the sound output is arranged. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a lower ball plate 18 and a firing handle 19 operated by a player when launching a gaming ball to the gaming board 13 are arranged.

An outer rail member 20, an inner rail member 21, and a corner decorative member 22 are arranged on the board surface of the game board 13, and a game area 13a having a substantially circular shape in front view is defined by these members. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 19 passes through the launch passage 23 located between the outer rail member 20 and the inner rail member 21 and reaches the game area 13a. The game ball that has reached the game area 13a flows down the game area 13a defined on the board surface of the game board 13.

In the center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a first large winning opening 25 as a first winning opening is arranged. The first large winning opening 25 has a pair of left and right opening / closing blades 26 as opening / closing members that perform opening / closing operations by operating the actuator SL1 shown in FIG. The actuator SL1 is a solenoid or a motor. The first large winning opening 25 is opened and closed by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing blade 26, and when it is opened, the game ball becomes ready to enter (win) and when it is closed, the game ball is closed. Is in a state where it is impossible to win a ball. The first prize opening 25 is always closed and opens when a specific game occurs. In FIG. 2, the opening / closing blade 26 in the closed state is shown by a chain double-dashed line, and the opening / closing blade 26 in the open state is shown by a solid line. The opening operation of the opening / closing blade 26 is an operation that can take the open state from the closed state, and the closing operation is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state. When the opening / closing blade 26 operates so as to be in a closed state → an open state → a closed state, it means that the opening / closing operation has been performed once.

Further, in the game area 13a, two (plurality) starting ports, a left starting opening 27 and a middle starting opening 28, are arranged side by side below the first large winning opening 25. A left start port switch (sensor) SW1 shown in FIG. 3 is provided behind the left start port 27. The left start port switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered (winned) the left start port 27. Further, a middle start port switch (sensor) SW2 shown in FIG. 3 is provided behind the middle start port 28. The middle start port switch SW2 detects a game ball that has entered (wins a prize) in the middle start port 28. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, in each of the case where the game ball enters the left starting port 27 and the case where the game ball enters the middle starting port 28, a predetermined number (for each ball entering) ( For example, 7 balls) are paid out as prize balls.

Further, in the game area 13a, a second large winning opening 29 as a second large winning opening is arranged at the lower right of the first large winning opening 25. The second special winning opening 29 has a large winning opening door 29A as an opening / closing member that opens / closes by operating the actuator SL2 shown in FIG. The actuator SL2 is a solenoid or a motor. The second large winning opening 29 is opened and closed by the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening door 29A, and when it is opened, the game ball becomes ready to enter (win) and is closed. The game ball becomes incapable of entering (winning). The second prize opening 29 is always closed and opens when a specific game occurs. The opening operation of the grand prize opening door 29A is an operation that can take the open state from the closed state, and the closing operation is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state. When the grand prize opening door 29A operates so as to take a closed state → an open state → a closed state, it means that the opening / closing operation has been performed once. A count switch (sensor) SW3 shown in FIG. 3 is provided behind the second large winning opening 29. The count switch SW3 detects a game ball that has entered (winned) into the second large winning opening 29. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 29, a predetermined number (for example, 12 balls) of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each ball entered.

Here, the configuration of the first large winning opening 25 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The first large winning opening 25 includes a mounting board 30 for attaching the first large winning opening 25 to the game board 13. A housing 31 forming a winning space S of the first large winning opening 25 is attached to the mounting board 30. The housing 31 is provided with an upper ball receiving plate 32, a middle ball receiving plate 33, and a lower ball receiving plate 34.

A pair of left and right opening / closing blades 26 are attached to both the left and right sides of the upper ball receiving plate 32. The opening / closing blade 26 opens / closes by operating the actuator SL1 shown in FIG. The upper ball receiving plate 32 is provided with a left count switch SW4 and a right count switch SW5 for detecting a game ball (reference numeral [B] in FIG. 2) that has flowed into the first large winning opening 25. When a game ball is detected by the left count switch SW4 or the right count switch SW5, the number of game balls that have flowed into the first prize opening 25 is counted, and the inflow of one game ball is counted. A predetermined number of game balls (4 balls in this embodiment) are paid out as prize balls. Further, above the upper ball receiving plate 32, a display device 35 for performing various display effects is provided. The display device 35 is, for example, a dot-type display device.

The middle ball receiving plate 33 passes through the left count switch SW4 or the right count switch SW5, receives the detected game ball that has been detected and dropped at the time of passing, and directs the game ball to the rear of the first large winning opening 25. I will guide you. The lower ball receiving plate 34 receives the game ball guided by the middle ball receiving plate 33, and guides the game ball toward the front of the first large winning opening 25. A special winning opening (specific area) 36 and a normal winning opening (normal area) 37 are provided in front of the lower ball receiving plate 34. The special winning opening 36 is arranged in the center of the normal winning opening 37, and is provided on a guide member 38 forming a passage shape so that the winning (winning) game ball can be guided behind the first large winning opening 25. There is. A special winning opening switch SW6 shown in FIG. 3 is provided behind the guide member 38. The special winning opening switch SW6 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 36.

Further, in the winning space S of the first large winning opening 25, a distribution device 39 that distributes the game balls flowing into the first large winning opening 25 into a route that is easy to enter into the special winning opening 36 and a route that is difficult to enter. Is provided. The distribution device 39 is a movable member that performs a predetermined operation by operating an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower ball receiving plate 34 has a guide passage 40 between the special winning opening 36 (guide member 38) and the sorting device 39, which guides the game ball sorted by the sorting device 39 to the special winning opening 36. It is arranged. The guidance passage 40 is arranged linearly with respect to the special winning opening 36, and guides the received game ball to the special winning opening 36. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the route passing through the guidance passage 40 is a route that makes it easy to enter the special winning opening 36, and the route that does not pass through the guiding passage 40 is a route that makes it difficult to enter the special winning opening 36. ..

Returning to the description of FIG. 1, in the game area 13a of the game board 13, notification devices 41 and 42 for performing a predetermined notification effect are arranged on the left and right sides of the first special winning opening 25. Further, the game board 13 is provided with a special figure display device 43 and a hold display device 44, as shown in FIG. The special figure display device 43 and the hold display device 44 are located at a portion of the game board 13 that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko game machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area 13a of the game board 13, a corner decorative member 22 of the game board 13, and the like.

A variable game using a special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 43, and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived in the variable game of the special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes two types of special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol. The special symbol display device 43 displays a first special symbol variation game (first special symbol variation game) and a second special symbol variation game (second special symbol variation game). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a gaming ball enters the left starting port 27 and is detected, the starting condition of the variable game of the first special symbol is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the middle start port 28 and is detected, the start condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is satisfied. The special symbol display device 43 in this embodiment separately includes a first game display unit that displays a variable game of the first special symbol and a second game display unit that displays a variable game of the second special symbol. Therefore, the variable game of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol can be displayed separately on separate game display units.

The hold display device 44 is a display device that displays the number of variable games (start hold number) of special symbols whose execution is held. The hold display device 44 in this embodiment has a first hold display unit that displays the number of start hold of the variable game of the first special symbol and a second hold display unit that displays the number of start hold of the variable game of the second special symbol. Prepared separately. Therefore, the number of start hold of the first special symbol and the number of start hold of the second special symbol can be displayed separately on separate hold display units.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment having the board configuration described above, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle 19 to move the gaming ball into the left region and the right region. Can be separated. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the right region. Right-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum intensity or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum intensity because it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region. Since it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting the left side, adjust the strength so that the fired game ball does not reach the area on the right side.

Further, in the game area 13a of the game board 13, game parts such as game nails and windmills are arranged, and these game parts form a path through which the game ball is guided down. Then, the game ball launched into the game area 13a is guided down by a path formed by the game parts, and there is a possibility that the ball enters the winning opening arranged on the path. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to insert a game ball into the left starting opening 27, the middle starting opening 28, or the first large winning opening 25 when a left-handed hit is made. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to insert a game ball into the first large winning opening 25 or the second large winning opening 29 when a right-handed hit is made.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the firing intensity at which the game ball reaches the left region is recommended as the firing intensity at which the game ball enters the left starting port 27 and the middle starting port 28. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the firing intensity at which the gaming ball reaches the right region is recommended as the firing intensity at which the gaming ball enters the second special winning opening 29. The first large winning opening 25 can be entered from either side of the left and right opening / closing blades 26. However, when the game ball is inserted from the side of the right opening / closing blade 26, it is necessary to make the game ball reach the right region as compared with the case where the game ball is inserted from the side of the left opening / closing blade 26. Yes, it is necessary to strengthen the firing intensity. When the firing intensity is increased, the momentum of the game ball launched at the firing intensity becomes stronger. Therefore, the first large winning opening 25 equipped with the opening / closing blade 26 has the second large winning opening 29A equipped with the large winning opening door 29A. Compared to 29, it is difficult to insert a game ball. That is, on the right side of the first prize opening 25, the distance until the game ball reaches the opening / closing blade 26 is longer than that on the left side of the first prize opening 25, so that the difficulty of strength adjustment is high. Since the momentum of the game ball is strong, even if it reaches the opening / closing blade 26, the game ball that collides with the opening / closing blade 26 rebounds greatly, and as a result, there is a high possibility that the ball will not enter. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the firing intensity at which the game ball reaches the left region is recommended as the firing intensity at which the game ball enters the first large winning opening 25.

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line Z that bisects the game area 13a to the left and right when the game board 13 is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line Z when the game board 13 is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 19 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 23 located on the left side when the game board 13 is viewed from the front, and the reverse return prevention located at the most downstream of the launch passage 23. It passes through the valve 45 and reaches the game area 13a. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 23, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 23. Then, the game ball that is guided down the left area passes through the left side of the first large winning opening 25 located in the game area 13a and heads toward the out opening 46 located at the lowermost end of the game area 13a. Further, the game ball that is guided down the right area passes through the right side of the first large winning opening 25 located in the game area 13a and heads for the out opening 46.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment configured as described above, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a lottery (winning lottery) is performed inside the machine (main control board 50) to determine whether or not to win. Depending on the result of the lottery, a game is generated (occurred) in which the first special winning opening 25 or the second large winning opening 29 is opened. The starting conditions are that the game ball that has entered the left start port 27 is detected by the left start port switch SW1 and that the game ball that has entered the middle start port 28 is detected by the middle start port switch SW2. Including.

In addition, the lottery result of the winning lottery in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes that the first winning game that opens the first winning opening 25 is won and that the second winning opening 29 is opened. This includes winning a game and not winning any winning game (so-called loss). Then, the lottery result of the winning lottery is the first game display in which the special figure display device 43 displays the variable game of the first special symbol when the starting condition is satisfied by the game ball entering the left starting port 27. It is displayed on the part using the first special symbol. Further, the lottery result of the winning lottery is a second game display in which the special figure display device 43 displays the variable game of the second special symbol when the starting condition is satisfied by the game ball entering the middle starting port 28. It is displayed on the part using the second special symbol. In addition, for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a special symbol indicating that the first winning game is won to open the first special winning opening 25 and a second special symbol to open the second special winning opening 29 are opened. It includes a special symbol indicating that the winning game has been won and a special symbol indicating that no winning game has been won. Then, in the variable game of each special symbol, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived. In each of the first hit game and the second hit game, the first prize opening 25 or the second prize opening 29 is opened in a predetermined opening mode so that the game balls can flow in, so that the number of players is large. You will get a chance to win the prize ball.

Here, the first hit game and the second hit game will be described in detail.
The first hit game is a hit game as a first game that opens the first big winning opening 25. In the first hit game, a round game is first started in which the first large winning opening 25 is opened a predetermined number of times. The predetermined number of times of opening in this embodiment is once or twice. Specifically, the starting condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the left starting port 27, and if the winning lottery is won at that time, the first large winning opening 25 is opened once in the first round game. The first hit game to be played is started. On the other hand, the starting condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the middle starting port 28, and if the winning lottery is won at that time, the first large winning opening 25 is opened twice in the first round game. The winning game is started. In these first round games, if even one ball that has entered the first large winning opening 25 in the first round game enters the special winning opening 36, it is further determined after the end of the first round game. The round game of the number of rounds is continuously executed. The predetermined number of rounds in this embodiment is 4 or 9 times. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a first hit game having five rounds and a first hit game having ten rounds, and which first hit game is generated. Is determined by a lottery of the winning type described later.

The second hit game is a hit game as a second game that opens the second big winning opening 29. In the second hit game, the round game of a predetermined number of rounds is continuously executed. The predetermined number of rounds in this embodiment is 10. That is, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a second hit game in which the round game is played 10 times. The second big winning opening 29 in the second hit game is opened once in each round game.

The continuation mode of the round game is different between the first hit game and the second hit game. Specifically, the continuation mode of the first hit game is a mode in which the second and subsequent round games are executed when the continuation condition for the game ball to enter the special winning opening 36 is satisfied in the first round game. is there. In the first round game, if the continuation condition is not satisfied in the first round game, the second round game is not continuously executed and ends in one round game. On the other hand, the continuation mode of the second hit game is a mode in which the ten round games are executed without the continuation condition as in the first hit game. In the second hit game, the maximum number of rounds (10 times) specified in the second hit game can always occur. Therefore, if the above-mentioned continuation condition is not satisfied, the maximum number of rounds (5 or 10 times) is not satisfied. This is an advantageous hit game as compared with the first hit game in which the game cannot occur.

The first hit game and the second hit game differ in the end conditions of the round games that make up these hit games. The end condition of the first round game of the first hit game is satisfied when the first large winning opening 25 is opened a predetermined number of times (once or twice). In addition, in the second and subsequent round games of the first hit game, the first large number of open times (18 times), the first large winning opening 25 is opened, or the specified upper limit number (8 balls) of game balls is the first large. The end condition is satisfied by entering the winning opening 25. On the other hand, each round game of the second hit game ends when the opening time of the second big winning opening 29 reaches the specified time (25 seconds) or the specified upper limit number (8 balls) of game balls enter. The condition is met.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 50 as a main control unit. The main control board 50 executes processing related to the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and transmits various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a sub-control board 51 as a sub-control unit. The sub-control board 51 receives a control signal (a signal related to the execution of the effect) from the main control board 50, and controls the execution of various effects based on the control signal. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a payout control board 52. The payout control board 52 receives a control signal (a signal instructing payout of prize balls) from the main control board 50, and operates the payout device 53 based on the control signal to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Control to make it.

The effect controlled by the sub-control board 51 includes a light emission effect of the decorative lamp 16, a sound effect of the speaker 17, and a display effect of the display device 35 included in the first prize opening 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include, as the sub-control board 51, a separate control board that professionally controls each of a plurality of effects such as the above-mentioned light emission effect, sound effect, and display effect. Alternatively, each of the different control boards may be provided by arbitrarily combining these effects and professionally controlling the combined effects. Although not shown, the sub-control board 51 and the payout control board 52 are a CPU capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a ROM for storing a control program of the CPU, and writing and writing necessary data. It has a RAM that can be read out and a RAM that can be read out.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the main control board 50 will be described in detail.
The main control board 50 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 50a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 50b storing a control program of the main control CPU 50a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 50c and. Further, the main control board 50 has a random number generation circuit 50d.

The main control CPU 50a receives the detection signals of the left start port switch SW1, the middle start port switch SW2, the count switch SW3, the left count switch SW4, the right count switch SW5, and the special winning port switch SW6. Further, the main control CPU 50a causes various display devices (special figure display device 43, hold display device 44, notification devices 41, 42, etc.) to display or notify desired information. Further, the main control CPU 50a operates the opening / closing blade 26 by the operation of the actuator SL1, the large winning opening door 29A by the operation of the actuator SL2, and further operates the distribution device 39.

Further, the main control CPU 50a controls the notification devices 41 and 42 to perform notification. The notifications by the notification devices 41 and 42 in this embodiment include notifications that recommend left-handed movement and notifications that recommend right-handed movement. The notification devices 41 and 42 of this embodiment are devices having a built-in light emitting body, and perform notification by blinking the light emitting body (repeating lighting and extinguishing) for a predetermined time. That is, the notification recommending left-handed striking is performed by blinking the notification device 41 while turning off the notification device 42, and the notification recommending right-handed striking is performed by blinking the notification device 42 while turning off the notification device 41. The control of these notifications will be described in detail later.

The information stored in the main control ROM 50b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a main fluctuation pattern for hitting and a main fluctuation pattern for losing. The hit variation based on the main variation pattern for winning is an effect performed when the winning lottery is won, and the winning symbol is finally derived in the variation game of the special symbol. The loss variation based on the main variation pattern for loss is an effect performed when the winning lottery is not won, and the loss symbol is finally derived in the variation game of the special symbol. Further, the various determination values include a winning determination value used for the winning lottery. Further, in the main control RAM 50c, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored.

The main control CPU 50a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 50c. The software random number includes a hit symbol random number used when determining a hit symbol of a special symbol. The random number generation circuit 50d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number includes a winning random number used for a winning lottery of a special symbol.

Next, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, such as the specifications of the winning lottery and the specifications of each winning game, will be described with reference to FIG. The contents of the specifications described below are common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The lottery results obtained by the winning lottery using the winning random numbers ([0] to [655536]) include a big hit, a small hit, and a miss. The big hit lottery result obtained by the winning lottery in this embodiment is a result indicating that the second winning game that opens the second big winning opening 29 has been won, and corresponds to the second winning result. The probability of winning a jackpot in this embodiment is [205/65536]. Further, the small win lottery result obtained by the winning lottery in this embodiment is a result indicating that the first winning game that opens the first large winning opening 25 has been won, and corresponds to the first winning result. The probability of winning a small hit in this embodiment is [65000/65536]. Further, in this embodiment, the winning lottery result obtained by the winning lottery is a result indicating that neither the first winning game nor the second winning game has been won, and the probability is [331 /. 65536].

The first round game in the first hit game corresponds to the small hit game shown in the figure of FIG. In the small hit game, the number of times the first large winning opening 25 is opened is set to once and twice. The small hit game in which the first big winning opening 25 opens once occurs when the small hit is won by obtaining the starting condition of the left starting opening 27. The small hit game in which the first big winning opening 25 opens twice occurs when the small hit is won by obtaining the starting condition of the middle starting opening 28.

The opening pattern when the first large winning opening 25 is opened once includes a one-time short opening pattern in which the opening time is set to the first time [280 ms] and a second opening time longer than the first time. There is a one-time long opening pattern defined at a time [660 ms]. In addition, the opening pattern when the first large winning opening 25 is opened twice includes a two-time short opening pattern in which one opening time is set to the third time [320 ms], and one compared to the third time. There is a two-time long opening pattern defined in the fourth time [480 ms], which has a long opening time.

Further, in the first game, the number of continuous operations of the first large winning opening 25 is set to 5 times and 10 times. The number of continuous operations of the first large winning opening 25 indicates the maximum number of rounds in which the first winning game continues when the game ball enters the special winning opening 36 in the small hit game. The number of continuous operations is the number of times including the first round game, which is a small hit game. The number of continuous operations of the first large winning opening 25 is determined by a lottery of a winning type different from the winning lottery. A winning symbol random number ([0] to [254]) is used for the winning type lottery. The winning symbol random number includes a random number used for the lottery of the first special symbol and a random number used for the lottery of the second special symbol. The lottery results obtained by the lottery of the winning type include the number of continuous operations [5 times] and the number of continuous operations [10 times]. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the number of continuous operations [5 times] is [76/254]. Further, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the continuous operation number [10 times] is [178/254].

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the opening pattern of the first large winning opening 25 in the small hit game is determined together with the number of continuous operations in the lottery of the hit type. That is, when the number of continuous operations [5 times] is won in the lottery of the first special symbol, the value of the hit symbol random number is determined so that either the one-time short opening pattern or the one-time long opening pattern is further determined as a set. Are sorted. In addition, when the number of continuous operations [10 times] is won in the lottery of the first special symbol, the value of the hit symbol random number is further determined so that either the one-time short opening pattern or the one-time long opening pattern is determined as a set. Are sorted. In addition, when the number of continuous operations [5 times] is won in the second special symbol lottery, the value of the hit symbol random number is determined so that either the two-time short-open pattern or the two-time long-open pattern is determined as a set. Are sorted. In addition, when the number of continuous operations [10 times] is won in the lottery of the second special symbol, the value of the hit symbol random number is further determined so that either the two-time short-open pattern or the two-time long-open pattern is determined as a set. Are sorted.

The second hit game corresponds to the big hit game shown in the figure of FIG. In the second hit game, 10 times are set as the number of continuous operations of the second big winning opening 29. The number of consecutive operations of the second large winning opening 29 indicates the maximum number of rounds in which the second game continues.

Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the reserved memory is set to one. When a game ball enters the left start port 27 while a special symbol variation game or a hit game is being executed, the entry is stored on hold unless the hold memory of the first special symbol has reached the upper limit. .. In addition, when a game ball enters the middle start port 28 while a special symbol variable game or a hit game is being executed, the entry is stored if the reserved memory of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit. Will be done. If the variable game being executed is an out-of-order variable game, the hold-stored special symbol variable game is started after the end of the out-of-order variable game. Further, if the variable game being executed is a hit variable game, the hold-stored special symbol variable game starts after the end of the first hit game or the second hit game that occurs after the end of the hit variable game. Will be done. In this embodiment, since the hold of the variable game of the first special symbol and the hold of the variable game of the second special symbol are separately stored, the hold of the variable game of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol are stored separately. Can be stored at the same time as the hold of. Then, in this embodiment, when the hold of the variable game of the first special symbol and the hold of the variable game of the second special symbol are stored at the same time, the hold of the variable game of the second special symbol is digested first. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the second special symbol is preferentially changed.

Next, the types of fluctuation patterns included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. Information for identifying the variation pattern (or information for identifying the variation pattern) is stored in the main control ROM 50b, and the main control ROM 50b serves as a storage means for storing the variation pattern.

The first fluctuation pattern table D1 shown in FIG. 5A is a table in which fluctuation patterns selected by the main control CPU 50a at normal times are sorted. On the other hand, the second fluctuation pattern table D2 shown in FIG. 5B is a table in which fluctuation patterns selected by the main control CPU 50a at the time of special cases are sorted. The "special time" of this embodiment is the time when the first variable game starts after the end of the second hit game. The first variable game may be either a variable game with the first special symbol or a variable game with the second special symbol.

First, the fluctuation patterns assigned to the first fluctuation pattern table D1 will be described in detail.
Six types of fluctuation patterns P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, and P16 are assigned to the first fluctuation pattern table D1. Of the six types of fluctuation patterns P11 to P16, the fluctuation pattern P11 is a fluctuation pattern for loss, and the other fluctuation patterns P12 to P16 are fluctuation patterns for hitting. Fluctuation times T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and T6 are set in the fluctuation patterns P11 to P16, respectively.

The main control CPU 50a selects the variation pattern P11 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is out of order, and selects the variation pattern P12 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a big hit. Further, the main control CPU 50a has a variation pattern P13 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a small hit and the lottery result is obtained by the winning lottery based on the starting condition established by entering the ball into the left starting port 27. , P14 is selected with a predetermined probability. Further, the main control CPU 50a has a variation pattern P15 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a small hit and the lottery result is obtained by the winning lottery based on the starting condition established by entering the ball into the middle starting port 28. , P16 is selected with a predetermined probability.

Next, the fluctuation patterns assigned to the second fluctuation pattern table D2 will be described in detail.
Six types of fluctuation patterns P21, P22, P23, P24, P25, and P26 are assigned to the second fluctuation pattern table D2. Of the six types of fluctuation patterns P21 to P26, the fluctuation pattern P21 is a fluctuation pattern for loss, and the other fluctuation patterns P22 to P26 are fluctuation patterns for hitting. Fluctuation times T1 + α, T2 + α, T3 + β1, T4 + β2, T5 + β3, T6 + β4 are set in each variation pattern P21 to P26, respectively.

The main control CPU 50a selects the variation pattern P21 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is out of order, and selects the variation pattern P22 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a big hit. Further, the main control CPU 50a has a variation pattern P23 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a small hit and the lottery result is obtained by the winning lottery based on the starting condition established by entering the ball into the left starting port 27. , P24 is selected with a predetermined probability. Further, the main control CPU 50a has a variation pattern P25 when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a small hit and the lottery result is obtained by the winning lottery based on the starting condition established by entering the ball into the middle starting port 28. , P26 is selected with a predetermined probability.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns distributed to the first fluctuation pattern table D1 and the second fluctuation pattern table D2 have the following relationship.
The fluctuation pattern P11 at the normal time and the fluctuation pattern P21 at the special time are both fluctuation patterns for deviation, and are fluctuation patterns that can specify the same fluctuation content. The identity of the fluctuation contents in the fluctuation pattern P11 and the fluctuation pattern P21 indicates that the deviation symbol that can identify the deviation is derived after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, and the deviation is finally determined. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P11 and the fluctuation pattern P21 have different fluctuation times, and the time difference is time [α (= (T1 + α) -T1)], and the fluctuation pattern P21 has a time [α] minutes and a long fluctuation time. The ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P11 from the first fluctuation pattern table D1 and the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P21 from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 are the same.

The fluctuation pattern P12 at the normal time and the fluctuation pattern P22 at the special time are both fluctuation patterns for hitting, and are fluctuation patterns that can specify the same fluctuation content. For the sameness of the fluctuation contents in the fluctuation pattern P12 and the fluctuation pattern P22, after starting the fluctuation of the special symbol, the jackpot that can identify the jackpot that opens the second big winning opening 29 is derived, and finally the jackpot is determined. Indicates to be confirmed. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P12 and the fluctuation pattern P22 have different fluctuation times, and the time difference is time [α (= (T2 + α) -T2)], and the fluctuation pattern P22 has a long fluctuation time of time [α] minutes. The time difference [α] of the fluctuation patterns P12 and P22 is the same time as the time difference [α] of the fluctuation patterns P11 and P21. That is, the group of the fluctuation patterns P11 and P21 having the same fluctuation content and the group of the fluctuation patterns P12 and P22 having the same fluctuation content have different fluctuation contents in the comparison between the groups, but they are the same from the normal fluctuation time. The time obtained by adding the time [α] of is set as the fluctuation time at the special time. The ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P12 from the first fluctuation pattern table D1 and the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P22 from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 are the same.

The fluctuation pattern P13 at the normal time and the fluctuation pattern P23 at the special time are both fluctuation patterns for hitting, and are fluctuation patterns that can specify the same fluctuation content. The identity of the fluctuation contents in the fluctuation pattern P13 and the fluctuation pattern P23 is that the small hit can be specified after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, and further, it is possible to specify that the short opening pattern is used once at the time of the small hit. It is shown that the design is derived and the small hit is finally confirmed. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P13 and the fluctuation pattern P23 have different fluctuation times, and the time difference is time [β1 (= (T3 + β1) -T3)], and the fluctuation pattern P23 has a long fluctuation time of time [β1] minutes. The ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P13 from the first fluctuation pattern table D1 and the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P23 from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 are the same.

The fluctuation pattern P14 at the normal time and the fluctuation pattern P24 at the special time are both fluctuation patterns for hitting, and are fluctuation patterns that can specify the same fluctuation content. The identity of the fluctuation contents in the fluctuation pattern P14 and the fluctuation pattern P24 is that the small hit can be specified after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, and further, it is possible to specify that the one-time long opening pattern is used at the time of the small hit. It is shown that the design is derived and the small hit is finally confirmed. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P14 and the fluctuation pattern P24 have different fluctuation times, and the time difference is time [β2 (= (T4 + β2) -T4)], and the fluctuation pattern P24 has a long fluctuation time of time [β2] minutes. The ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P14 from the first fluctuation pattern table D1 and the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P24 from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 are the same.

The fluctuation pattern P15 at the normal time and the fluctuation pattern P25 at the special time are both fluctuation patterns for hitting, and are fluctuation patterns that can specify the same fluctuation content. The identity of the fluctuation contents in the fluctuation pattern P15 and the fluctuation pattern P25 is that the small hit can be specified after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, and further, it is possible to specify that the short opening pattern is used twice at the time of the small hit. It is shown that the design is derived and the small hit is finally confirmed. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P15 and the fluctuation pattern P25 have different fluctuation times, and the time difference is time [β3 (= (T5 + β3) -T5)], and the fluctuation pattern P25 has a long fluctuation time of time [β3] minutes. The ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P15 from the first fluctuation pattern table D1 and the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P25 from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 are the same.

The fluctuation pattern P16 at the normal time and the fluctuation pattern P26 at the special time are both fluctuation patterns for hitting, and are fluctuation patterns that can specify the same fluctuation content. The identity of the fluctuation contents in the fluctuation pattern P16 and the fluctuation pattern P26 is that the small hit can be specified after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, and further, it is possible to specify that the double long opening pattern is used at the time of the small hit. It is shown that the design is derived and the small hit is finally confirmed. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P16 and the fluctuation pattern P26 have different fluctuation times, and the time difference is time [β4 (= (T6 + β4) -T6)], and the fluctuation pattern P26 has a long fluctuation time of time [β4] minutes. The ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P16 from the first fluctuation pattern table D1 and the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern P26 from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 are the same.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P11 to P16 correspond to the first fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is the first fluctuation time, and the fluctuation patterns P21 to P26 are the second fluctuation time in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is the second fluctuation time. Corresponds to the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation patterns P11 to P16, which are the first fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns P21 to P26, which are the second fluctuation patterns, can specify the same fluctuation content as described above, and the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation pattern. Only the fluctuation time is different by adding the time difference to.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment configured as described above, the main control CPU 50a performs the following control.
The control performed by the main control CPU 50a includes a hit / fail control regarding a hit / miss, a hit game control regarding a hit game, and an error control regarding an error.

First, the pass / fail control will be described.
The hit / fail control is mainly composed of a start port process for entering the ball into the left start port 27 and the middle start port 28, a lottery process for a winning lottery or a winning type lottery, and a variation processing for a change in a special symbol.

When the main control CPU 50a receives the detection signal from the left start port switch SW1 in the start port process, it determines whether the hold storage of the first special symbol has reached the upper limit. Further, in the start port process, when the main control CPU 50a receives the detection signal from the middle start port switch SW2, it determines whether the hold storage of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit. Then, when the hold storage does not reach the upper limit, the main control CPU 50a acquires a hit random number and a hit symbol random number, and stores the value of the acquired random number in a predetermined storage area defined in the main control RAM 50c. The main control RAM 50c serves as a hold storage means for storing a variable game that has not yet been started as hold storage. On the other hand, when the hold storage reaches the upper limit, the main control CPU 50a ends the start port process without acquiring the value of the random number. Further, in the start port processing, when the main control CPU 50a receives the detection signals from the left start port switch SW1 and the middle start port switch SW2, the main control CPU 50a issues information (control command) instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board. Send to 52.

In the lottery process, the main control CPU 50a is satisfied with either the first execution condition that enables the variable game of the first special symbol to be executed or the second execution condition that enables the variable game of the second special symbol to be executed. Judge whether or not. The first execution condition is that the variable game of the second special symbol is not held, each variable game of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the first hit game and the second hit. Each game is satisfied by the fact that the game is not executed. On the other hand, the second execution condition is satisfied by the fact that the variable games of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not executed, and the hit game of the first hit game and the hit game of the second hit game are not executed. Is done.

When either the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 50a reads out a random number value from a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 50c, and determines that the value of the read random number is a hit. Compare with the value and draw a winning lottery to see if it is a hit. By this winning lottery, a lottery result of either a big hit, a small hit or a miss is obtained. The main control CPU 50a that performs the lottery process serves as the lottery means. Then, the main control CPU 50a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result obtained by the winning lottery.

At this time, the main control CPU 50a is the second variation pattern table shown in FIG. 5B if either the first execution condition or the second execution condition is first satisfied after the end of the second hit game. The fluctuation pattern assigned to D2 is determined. On the other hand, the main control CPU 50a is the first variation pattern table shown in FIG. 5A except when either the first execution condition or the second execution condition is first satisfied after the end of the second hit game. The fluctuation pattern assigned to D1 is determined. Except when either the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied for the first time, the second and subsequent variable games correspond to the game after the end of the second hit game. When a small hit is obtained as a lottery result of the winning lottery, the main control CPU 50a determines the fluctuation pattern according to the value of the winning symbol random number, and the first large winning opening 25 determines the fluctuation pattern according to the determination of the fluctuation pattern. Determine the number of continuous operations.

Further, in the variation processing, the main control CPU 50a starts the variation game on the first game display unit of the special figure display device 43 when the lottery result is obtained by the winning lottery of the first special symbol, and the variation of the determined variation pattern. When the time has passed, the first special symbol showing the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived. Further, in the variation processing, the main control CPU 50a starts the variation game on the second game display unit of the special symbol display device 43 when the lottery result is obtained by the winning lottery of the second special symbol, and the variation of the determined variation pattern. When the time has passed, the second special symbol showing the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived. The main control CPU 50a that performs the variation processing serves as a control means for controlling the execution of the variation game.

Further, in the fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 50a processes the display contents of the special figure display device 43, as well as information (control command) capable of specifying the lottery result of the winning lottery and information (control command) capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 51. Upon receiving this information, the CPU of the sub-control board 51 starts the display effect on the display device 35 of the first winning opening 25, and derives a display result for recognizing a hit or miss when the fluctuation time elapses. For the display effect of the display device 35, for example, an effect character such as a pattern or a pattern is used, and a hit or miss can be recognized from the effect character finally derived.

Next, the winning game control will be described.
In the winning game control, the main control CPU 50a causes the first winning game when a small hit is obtained as a result of the lottery of the winning lottery. In the first round game of the first hit game, the main control CPU 50a opens the first big winning opening 25 once or twice according to the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 25. Then, when the main control CPU 50a receives the detection signal from the special winning opening switch SW6 in the first round game, after the end of the first round game, until the second and subsequent round games reach the upper limit of the number of continuous operations. Let it continue. In the second and subsequent round games, the main control CPU 50a opens the first large winning opening 25 in a predetermined opening pattern. In the first game, when the main control CPU 50a receives the detection signals from the left count switch SW4 and the right count switch SW5, the payout control board 52 issues information (control command) instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls. Send to. The main control CPU 50a that performs the above-mentioned hit control serves as an opening control means for controlling the opening of the first special winning opening 25.

Further, in the winning game control, the main control CPU 50a causes a second winning game when a big hit is obtained as a result of the lottery of the winning lottery. In each round game of the second hit game, the main control CPU 50a opens the second large winning opening 29 according to the opening pattern. Then, the main control CPU 50a continues the round game of the second hit game until the upper limit of the number of continuous operations is reached. When the main control CPU 50a receives the detection signal from the count switch SW3 in the second hit game, the main control CPU 50a transmits information (control command) instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 52.

Further, when starting the second hit game, the main control CPU 50a controls the notification device 42 arranged in the area to the right of the game area 13a, and performs right-handed notification that recommends right-handed. The notification that recommends right-handed hit corresponds to the recommended notification that the firing intensity is changed so that the game area 13a through which the game ball flows down changes from the left area to the right area. Further, when the second hit game is terminated, the main control CPU 50a controls the notification device 41 arranged in the left area of the game area 13a, and performs left-handed notification that recommends left-handed. The notification that recommends left-handed hit corresponds to the recommended notification that the firing intensity is changed so that the game area 13a through which the game ball flows down changes from the right area to the left area. Further, the main control CPU 50a that controls the notification devices 41 and 42 serves as a notification control means that controls the execution of notification.

Next, error control will be described.
The errors in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include random number update error, magnetic detection error, induced magnetic field detection error, vibration detection error, ejection ball error, disconnection error, and the like. A random number update error is a state in which an abnormality has occurred in updating a hardware random number. The magnetic error is a state in which magnetism having a predetermined strength or more is detected by a magnetic sensor provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a measure against fraud. The induced magnetic field detection error is a state in which radio waves in a specific frequency band are detected by a radio wave sensor (induced magnetic field detection sensor) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a measure against fraud. The vibration detection error is a state in which vibration of a predetermined strength or more is detected by a vibration sensor provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a measure against fraud. The discharge ball error is a state in which all the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 25 have not been discharged. The disconnection error is a state in which the communication line between the main control board 50 and the payout control board 52 is disconnected.

When the main control CPU 50a detects these error states, it transmits information (control command) instructing error notification to the sub control board 51. When the CPU of the sub-control board 51 receives the information instructing the error notification, the CPU controls the predetermined error notification means in a predetermined error notification mode to execute the error notification. The error notification means includes a decorative lamp 16, a speaker 17, and a display device 35 of the first winning opening 25. Further, as an error notification mode, the decorative lamp 16 is made to emit light for a predetermined time, an error sound is output from the speaker 17, and the display device 35 is made to display an error typeable display.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when a game ball enters the left starting port 27 and a small hit winning result is obtained by a winning lottery, for example, a variable game of the first special symbol is played based on the variable pattern P14. Will be executed. The fluctuation game of the first special symbol based on the fluctuation pattern P14 is a fluctuation game of the fluctuation time T4. Then, after the lapse of the fluctuation time T4, the hit symbol is derived from the special figure display device 43, and the small hit is determined. When either the variable game of the first special symbol or the variable game of the second special symbol starts, the display effect is also started on the display device 35 of the first special winning opening 25, and the hit or miss is hit or missed when the variable time elapses. The display result to be recognized (in this example, the display result to recognize the hit) is derived.

Then, when the small hit is won, after the end of the variable game, the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern (one-time long opening pattern) after a predetermined interval time IN. After that, although not shown in FIG. 6, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 36 in the first round game, the second and subsequent round games are continuously executed, and the first round game is performed. If the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 36 in the above, the first hit game ends.

Although not shown in FIG. 6, for example, when a game ball enters the left starting port 27 and a big hit winning result is obtained in the winning lottery, the first special symbol is based on the variation pattern P12. A variable game is played. Then, after the lapse of the fluctuation time T2, the hit symbol is derived from the special figure display device 43, and the big hit is determined. Further, if the big hit is won, the second big winning opening 29 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern after a predetermined interval time IN after the end of the variable game. When the second hit game occurs, the notification device 42 notifies that the right-handed hit is recommended.

Hereinafter, an execution mode of the variable game when the first (first) variable game of the special symbol is executed after the end of the second hit game will be described. In the following explanation, there is a hold of the first special symbol at the end of the second hit game, and the winning result of the small hit can be obtained by the winning lottery of the first special symbol based on the hold. Assuming.

After the end of the second hit game, the first variation game of the special symbol is selected from the second variation pattern table D2 of FIG. 5 (b). In this example, the variation game of the first special symbol is executed based on the variation pattern P24.

The fluctuation time T4 + β2 of the fluctuation pattern P24 is the time obtained by adding the time β2 to the fluctuation time T4 of the fluctuation pattern P14 that can specify the same fluctuation content as the fluctuation pattern P24. Therefore, after the end of the second hit game, the first special symbol variation game has a long variation time when it is executed with the same variation content. Then, after the lapse of the fluctuation time T4 + β2, the hit symbol is derived from the special figure display device 43, and the small hit is determined. Also in this case, the display effect is started on the display device 35 of the first winning opening 25, and the display result for recognizing the hit or miss when the fluctuation time elapses (in this example, the display result for recognizing the hit) is derived.

Then, when the small hit is won, after the end of the variable game, the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern (one-time long opening pattern) after a predetermined interval time IN. At this time, the first big winning opening 25 is opened after the time when the interval time (IN) is added to the fluctuation time (T4 + β2) after the first fluctuation game starts in this example. That is, in the situation where the small hit is derived in the first variable game after the end of the second hit game, the time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first large winning opening 25 becomes long. Specifically, assuming that the interval time IN is the same time, the time until the first large winning opening 25 is opened is the time difference β2 between the fluctuation time T4 of the fluctuation pattern P14 and the fluctuation time T4 + β2 of the fluctuation pattern P24. become longer.

Further, after the end of the second hit game, the notification device 41 provides a notification recommending a left-handed strike. The notification recommending left-handed movement is continuously performed during the predetermined notification time H, and ends after the notification time H has elapsed. Then, the notification that recommends left-handed is a notification that is performed when the end of the second hit game is triggered. That is, the notification is performed regardless of whether or not the special symbol variation game is played immediately after the end of the second hit game, and whether or not the first special symbol variation game is a hit. In addition, the notification only notifies the content that recommends left-handed striking, and as in the above-mentioned example, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol fluctuation game becomes longer, and the first large winning opening 25 is opened. It is a content that does not notify until the time until it is done becomes long.

Although not shown in FIG. 6, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 36 in the first round game, the second and subsequent round games are continuously executed, and the first round game is performed. If the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 36 in the above, the first hit game ends.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with a plurality of large winning openings (first major winning opening 25 and second major winning opening 29), for example, after the end of the second hit game in which the second major winning opening 29 is opened, for example, after the end of the second hit game in which the second major winning opening 29 is opened. In some cases, a first-hit game that opens the first grand prize opening 25 may occur. In this embodiment, even if the above situation occurs, the player can obtain the benefit of the hit, so that the interest can be improved.

(2) Specifically, when the first large winning opening 25 is opened immediately after the end of the second hit game in which the game ball is launched aiming at the second large winning opening 29, the first large winning opening 25 is opened. By lengthening the time until the ball is opened, it is possible to provide a time (margin) for changing the firing intensity to the recommended firing intensity for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 25. Therefore, the player can be given a chance (benefit) to obtain a prize by winning the game ball through the first prize opening 25. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) After the end of the second hit game, there are a plurality of types of time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first large winning opening 25. The time until the release can be caused by providing a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time is longer than in the normal time as the fluctuation pattern of the first fluctuation game after the end of the second hit game. By providing a plurality of types of time in this way, aiming can be suppressed.

In particular, the first hit game is a main game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, that is, a game that is easier to win than the second hit game. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the aiming at the main game, and at the same time, give the player a margin to change the firing intensity, and achieve both of these.

(4) Further, by providing a plurality of types of time as described above, it is possible to cause variations in the opening process of the first large winning opening 25. As a result, it is possible to improve the playability of the pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings.

(5) In addition, after the end of the second hit game, a notification recommending a left-handed hit is given, but in the notification, the time until the first big winning opening 25 is opened is long, or the fluctuation time is long. It is not notified that it is getting longer. Therefore, as described in the effect of (3) above, it is possible to give the player a margin to change the firing intensity while suppressing the aiming.

(6) Further, the longer time until the first big winning opening 25 is opened, or the longer the fluctuation time, means that the fluctuation game after the end of the second hit game is the fluctuation game of the first special symbol. , Or any of the second special symbol variation games. Therefore, it is possible to prevent advantages and disadvantages from occurring in the variable game performed after the end of the second hit game.

(7) The time until the first big winning opening 25 is opened is the fluctuation time of the first variable game and the interval time from the end of the first fluctuation until the first big winning opening 25 is opened. Including. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom for setting the time until the opening, such as changing the fluctuation time or changing the interval time.

(8) The notification recommending left-handed hitting, which is performed after the end of the second hit game, is performed regardless of whether or not the special symbol variable game is immediately performed, that is, whether or not the game is held. In addition, the notification recommending left-handedness is performed regardless of whether or not the first special symbol variable game is a hit. Therefore, after the end of the second hit game, it is possible to promptly prompt the player to change to an appropriate firing intensity.

The embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The embodiments and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other to the extent that they are technically consistent.
-In the embodiment, after the end of the second hit game, whether or not the first fluctuating game is a hit, and a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is selected regardless of the type of hit, until the first big winning opening 25 is opened. I'm making the time longer. As another example of this, after the end of the second hit game, the time until the first big winning opening 25 is opened by selecting the fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time only when the first fluctuation game wins the small hit. May be lengthened. That is, in this alternative example, a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is lengthened with respect to the fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is won is provided.

-In the embodiment, after the end of the second hit game, the fluctuation pattern of the first fluctuation game is selected from the second fluctuation pattern table D2, but in addition to being the first fluctuation game, the conditions described below are satisfied. In this case, the fluctuation pattern may be selected from the second fluctuation pattern table D2. Specifically, a variation pattern is selected from the second variation pattern table D2 when the variation game is started within a predetermined time after the end of the second hit game. The predetermined time includes the case where the hold exists and the case where the start condition is satisfied after the end of the second hit game. Further, as another example, after the end of the second hit game, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 only when there is a hold. If there is a hold in this other example, any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be held, or all of them may be held.

-In the embodiment, after the end of the second hit game, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 for the first fluctuation game, but from the second fluctuation pattern table D2 for a plurality of fluctuation games. A variation pattern may be selected. For example, after the end of the second hit game, three variable games may be targeted.

-In the embodiment, the time until the first large winning opening 25 is opened is lengthened by lengthening the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern distributed to the second fluctuation pattern table D2. As another example of this, the first fluctuation pattern table D1 is used for both the normal time and the special time, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern does not change even after the end of the second hit game, but the first major after the end of the fluctuation game. The interval time IN until the winning opening 25 is opened may be lengthened. Even with this configuration, it is possible to lengthen the time until the first large winning opening 25 is opened. Further, in addition to changing (increasing or shortening) the fluctuation time, the interval time IN may be lengthened. Even with this configuration, it is possible to lengthen the time until the first large winning opening 25 is opened.

-The type of variation pattern distributed to the first variation pattern table D1 and the second variation pattern table D2 may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, the method of selecting the fluctuation pattern may be arbitrarily changed.

-The specifications of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the jackpot probability and the small hit probability may be changed. Further, the small hit probability may be changed between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, the lottery probability of the number of continuous operations when a small hit is won may be changed between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, the number of times (once or twice) of opening the first large winning opening 25 in the small hit game without having a plurality of special symbols may be determined by lottery.

-In the embodiment, a plurality of opening patterns of the first large winning opening 25 are provided, but only one type may be used, or three or more types may be used. Further, when a plurality of open patterns are provided, the selection rate of the short open pattern and the long open pattern may be changed between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

-When a small hit is won, the number of continuous operations and the opening pattern of the first large winning opening 25 may be determined by lottery using different random numbers.
-The notification devices 41 and 42 may be controlled by the sub-control board 51. In this case, the main control CPU 50a of the main control board 50 transmits information (control command) for instructing the sub-control board 51 to perform the recommended notification at the timing of executing the recommended notification. In this case, the CPU of the sub-control board 51 serves as the notification control means.

-Each notification mode of the notification that recommends left-handed and the notification that recommends right-handed may be arbitrarily changed. That is, the notification may be performed in any one mode of, for example, light emission, voice, or display, or may be performed in a plurality of modes by arbitrarily combining these.

-The notification that recommends left-handed and the notification that recommends right-handed may not be performed when an error notification is being performed. Further, these notifications may not be performed when the high-severe error notification is performed among the error notifications, and may be performed at the same time when the low-severity (minor) error notification is performed. In other words, the error notification includes a notification that is given priority over the recommended notification and a notification that is performed at the same time as the recommended notification. According to this configuration, when it is necessary to emphasize that an error has occurred according to the severity of the error, it is possible to perform notification according to the situation, and for a relatively insignificant error, the notification of the error is also performed. It is also possible to make a recommendation notification that leads to the benefit of the player.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a setting function capable of changing the jackpot probability. In this case, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern is the same regardless of the set value (that is, regardless of the jackpot probability).

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that gives a game when a game ball passes through a specific area. Even in such a gaming machine, it may be recommended to have a plurality of winning openings and change the firing intensity.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability fluctuation function (probability variation) that fluctuates the jackpot lottery with a high probability, and a time reduction function (time reduction) that shortens the fluctuation time and makes the winning probability of a normal symbol a high probability. There is. Even in such a gaming machine, it may be recommended to have a plurality of winning openings and change the firing intensity. For example, a right-handed hit is made during a big hit game, and a left-handed hit is made during a short time after the big hit game is completed. In addition, right-handed hits are made during the short hours, and left-handed hits are made in big hit games.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(1-1) A game board is provided, and the game board has a first winning opening that is opened when the first winning result is obtained by a lottery by a lottery means, and a second winning result by a lottery by the lottery means. A second winning opening that is opened when it is obtained is arranged, and a game with different firing intensities is provided in the first game in which the first winning opening is opened and the second game in which the second winning opening is opened. In a gaming machine in which it is recommended to launch a ball, a control means for controlling the execution of a variable game for deriving the result of a lottery by the lottery means and an opening control means for controlling the opening of the first winning opening are provided. In the situation where the first winning result is derived in the first variable game after the end of the second game, the time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening is provided. The gist is that it will be longer.

(1-2) The gaming machine according to (1-1), wherein there are a plurality of types of time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening.
(1-3) The gaming machine according to (1-2), wherein it is not notified that the time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening will be long.

(1-4) The variable game includes a first special symbol variable game in which the first special symbol is changed and a second special symbol variable game in which the second special symbol is changed. , Open in each case where the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the first special symbol and the case where the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the second special symbol. The time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening is that the first variable game is either the first special symbol variable game or the second special symbol variable game. The game machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3) above, which is longer even in the case of.

(1-5) The first winning opening is opened the first time when the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the first special symbol, and the winning lottery of the second special symbol is obtained. The gaming machine according to (1-4), wherein when the first winning result is obtained by winning, the second number of times is opened, which is larger than the first number of times.

(1-6) The time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening is the variable time of the first variable game and the time after the end of the first variable game. The gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5) above, which includes an interval time until the first winning opening is opened.

(1-7) Even if a lottery result other than the first winning result is obtained in the first variable game, the time until opening is long. The lottery results other than the first winning result include the loss and the second winning result.

(1-8) In the above (1-7), the time until opening may be long only in the first variable game.
(1-9) Depending on the lottery result obtained in the first variable game in (1-7) above, the opening time may be longer by the same time. For example, in the embodiment, the fluctuation time at the time of off and at the time of big hit is longer by the time [α] minutes in both cases.

(2-1) A game board is provided, and the game board has a first winning opening that is opened when the first winning result is obtained by a lottery by a lottery means, and a second winning result by a lottery by the lottery means. A second winning opening that is opened when it is obtained is arranged, and a game with different firing intensities is provided in the first game in which the first winning opening is opened and the second game in which the second winning opening is opened. A gaming machine in which it is recommended to launch a ball includes a storage means for storing a fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation game for deriving the result of a lottery by the lottery means, and a control means for controlling the execution of the fluctuation game. The gaming machine has a first fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is set as the first fluctuation time and the fluctuation time is longer than the first fluctuation time as the fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the same fluctuation content. It has a second fluctuation pattern as a fluctuation time, and after the end of the second game, the first fluctuation game is executed by the second fluctuation pattern, and after the end of the second game, the second and subsequent fluctuations The game is executed by the first fluctuation pattern, and the first fluctuation pattern and the second fluctuation pattern are game machines in which only the fluctuation time is different.

(2-2) The gaming machine has a plurality of types of the first fluctuation patterns having different first fluctuation times, and a plurality of types of the second fluctuation patterns capable of specifying the same fluctuation content as each first fluctuation pattern. The gaming machine according to (2-1), wherein the first fluctuating game has a plurality of types of fluctuating times.

(2-3) The gaming machine according to (2-1) or (2-2) above, wherein it is not notified that the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation game becomes long.
(2-4) The variable game includes a first special symbol variable game in which the first special symbol is changed and a second special symbol variable game in which the second special symbol is changed. , Open in each case where the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the first special symbol and the case where the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the second special symbol. The first variation game is executed by the second variation pattern in either case of the variation game of the first special symbol or the variation game of the second special symbol (2-1) to (2-). The game machine according to any one of 3).

(2-5) The first winning opening is opened the first time when the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the first special symbol, and the winning lottery of the second special symbol is opened. The gaming machine according to (2-4), wherein when the first winning result is obtained by winning, the second number of times is opened, which is larger than the first number of times.

(2-6) The fluctuation game includes a first special symbol fluctuation game in which the first special symbol is changed and a second special symbol fluctuation game in which the second special symbol is changed. Includes a first fluctuation pattern in which the same fluctuation content can be specified between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a second fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in which the same fluctuation content can be specified as the first fluctuation pattern. For each fluctuation time of the second fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol, the same time is added to each fluctuation time of the first fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol and the second fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol. In the embodiment, the variation patterns of missed and jackpot correspond.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 13 ... Game board, 25 ... First prize opening, 29 ... Second prize opening, 50 ... Main control board, 50a ... Main control CPU, 50c ... Main control RAM, P11 to P16 , P21-P26 ... Fluctuation pattern, T1-T6, T1 + α, T2 + α, T3 + β1, T4 + β2, T5 + β3, T6 + β4 ... Fluctuation time, IN ... Interval time.

Claims (1)

A game board is provided, and the game board has a first winning opening that is opened when the first winning result is obtained by lottery by the lottery means, and when the second winning result is obtained by the lottery by the lottery means. A second winning opening to be opened is arranged, and a game ball is launched with different firing intensities in the first game in which the first winning opening is opened and the second game in which the second winning opening is opened. Is recommended for gaming machines
A storage means for storing the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game for deriving the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and a storage means.
A control means for controlling the execution of the variable game and
Notification control means that controls the execution of notification,
An opening control means for controlling the opening of the first winning opening is provided.
In the situation where the first winning result is derived in the first variable game after the end of the second game, the time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening is the first. It is longer than the situation where the first winning result is derived in a variable game different from the variable game of.
After the end of the second game, a recommendation notification recommending a change in the firing intensity is executed.
The recommended notification is executed in the same manner regardless of the type of variation pattern of the first variation game .
The fluctuation game includes a first special symbol fluctuation game in which the first special symbol is changed, and a second special symbol fluctuation game in which the second special symbol is changed.
In the first winning opening, the first winning result can be obtained by winning the winning lottery of the first special symbol, and the first winning result can be obtained by winning the winning lottery of the second special symbol. Opened in each case
The time from the start of the first variable game to the opening of the first winning opening is when the first variable game is either the first special symbol variable game or the second special symbol variable game. But it gets longer
The first winning opening is opened the first time when the first winning result is obtained by winning the winning lottery of the first special symbol, and by winning the winning lottery of the second special symbol. A gaming machine characterized in that when the first winning result is obtained, the second number of times is opened, which is larger than the first number of times.

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