JP6888839B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball-and-ball game machine that can raise expectations for winning a prize ball and enhance the interest of the game.

As a ball game machine, a machine (pachinko machine) equipped with a winning device capable of changing between a state in which winning is easy and a state in which winning is difficult (including impossible) has been conventionally used.
Generally, the variable winning device includes an intake (opening) for taking the game ball into the device, and a movable guiding member that can change the state in which the game ball cannot be received or can be received. Then, this movable guiding member guides the received game ball to the entrance (the ball entry detecting means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the variable winning device), and promotes the winning of the variable winning device. It is configured.

In addition, when a hit game (big hit game, etc.) is started with this type of ball game machine, the state of the variable winning device is changed from "the first state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win" to "the game is more than the first state". A round game is executed in which the content is changed according to a predetermined opening pattern to the "second state in which the ball is easy to enter". In this round game, (1) the number of game balls that have won the variable winning device reaches a predetermined predetermined number of winnings (specified count number), or (2) the time when the second state is reached is specified. It is configured to end based on either the opening time (specified arrival time) of the above or the condition that is satisfied first.

Further, in the variable winning device, the number of prize balls is predetermined based on one winning ball (winning), and the number of winning balls obtained by integrating the number of winning balls and the number of winnings (counting number) is obtained. The prize ball corresponding to is paid out to the player.
Then, usually, the jackpot game in the ball game machine ends based on the execution of the round game a predetermined number of times.
Further, as a means for generating a ball, not only a big hit game but also a small hit game has come to be widely used these days. In this way, a ball game machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1) has been developed in which various ingenuities have been made in order to entertain the player by generating a prize ball as much as possible using the variable winning device. ..

In this way, in recent years, not only is the player given an opportunity to win a ball based on the big hit game, but also the small hit game (a hit game in which the player has a lower advantage on the prize sphere than the big hit game) is highly enhanced. A ball-and-ball gaming machine has also been proposed that gives players the opportunity to win a ball, as it can be performed frequently.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-51327

In a gaming machine provided with such a variable winning device, it is desirable to give the player an opportunity to acquire a ball in a different manner and enhance the interest in the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above viewpoints, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball-and-ball gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of gaming.

The ball game machine according to claim 1 is
The game area where the game ball flows down and
A variable winning device including an opening into which the game ball can enter and a movable guiding member capable of advancing or retracting into the game area is provided.
The variable winning device is
A ball game machine that suppresses the entry of the game ball into the opening when the movable guiding member retracts from the game area and guides the game ball to the opening when the movable guiding member advances into the game area. And
A specific winning opening provided below the movable guide member and
It is provided with a flow path that is formed from above to below the movable guide member and is blocked by the advanced movable guide member.
When the flow-down path is blocked by the advanced movable guide member, the advanced movable guide member receives the game ball that has flowed down the portion of the flow-down path located above the movable guide member, and opens the opening. Form an induction pathway that will lead to
The specific winning opening is
It is difficult for the game ball that has flowed down the flow path, which is not blocked by the retracting of the movable guide member, to enter the ball.
The feature is that the game ball received by the movable guiding member advancing can enter the ball when the movable guiding member retracts while being guided along the guiding path toward the opening. To do.

In the ball game machine of the present invention, when the movable guiding member is retracted from the game area and the middle of the flow path is not blocked, the game ball flowing down the flow path may win a prize (winning ball) in the specific winning opening. Have difficulty. Further, as long as the "state in which the movable guiding member advances into the game area and the game ball is guided to the opening by the guiding path formed by the advanced movable guiding member" is maintained, the game ball is given a specific prize. I can't win a prize in my mouth.
On the other hand, if the movable guiding member retracts from the game area while the advanced movable guiding member is guiding the game ball toward the opening, there is a possibility that the game ball in the middle of the guidance wins a prize in the specific winning opening. In this way, when the movable guide member in the advanced state is guiding the game ball to the specific winning opening, only when the game ball that has been evacuated and guided by the movable guide member flows down from the movable guide member. It becomes possible to win a prize (ball can be entered).

Therefore, according to the present invention, in the ball game machine provided with the variable winning device, the change in the state of the variable winning device (the movable guiding member that has advanced has retracted, and the guidance is stopped from the state in which the gaming ball is being guided. , Change to the state of releasing the game ball), and it is possible to win a prize (ball) in a winning slot (specific winning slot) separate from the variable winning device. Therefore, the player is given the possibility of winning a prize ball based on the winning of the separate winning opening (specific winning opening), so that the game interest can be enhanced.
Here, examples of the variable winning device of the present invention include a large winning device (large winning opening), a variable starting winning device, and the like.
If the movable guide member retracts while the advanced movable guide member is guiding the game ball to the opening, the game ball in the middle of the guidance may always (100%) enter the specific winning opening. However, there may be a case where the ball enters the specific winning opening and a case where the ball does not enter the specific winning opening.
Further, in the present invention, "~ the case of suppressing the entry of the game ball into the opening" may be "the case of making it impossible to enter the opening" or "the entry into the opening". It may be "a case where the ball ratio is low (lower than when the movable guide member advances into the game area)".

The ball game machine according to claim 2 is
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The state of the variable winning device is
A first state in which the movable guiding member is retracted from the gaming area to make it impossible or difficult to guide the gaming ball to the opening.
A second state in which the movable guiding member is advanced into the game area to facilitate the guidance of the game ball to the opening than in the first state.
Can be changed to
The game area is provided with a starting port and
A winning / failing determination executing means for executing a winning / failing determination based on the game ball entering the starting port, and
A hit game execution means for executing a hit game based on the determination of a hit by the hit / fail judgment,
With
The hit game is a game in which a predetermined round game is performed a predetermined number of times.
The round game is executed by executing a state change in which the state of the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state in a predetermined pattern, and ends when the end condition corresponding to the round game is satisfied.
The end condition is satisfied when the time when the state of the variable winning device becomes the second state becomes the specified arrival time, or when the number of game balls guided to the opening reaches the specified number of winnings. And.

The invention of claim 2 has been made in view of the following viewpoints.
That is, the big winning opening as the variable winning device becomes a hit (big hit, small hit), and in addition to the operation of the special electric accessory, the operation of the accessory continuous operating device causes a plurality of rounds (round game). If you open / close, you can certainly provide a lot of prize balls to the player, but it is limited to the number of prize balls, the number of counts, and the number of rounds mentioned above, which is more than the upper limit. It is not possible to expect the number of prize balls to be obtained.

On the other hand, according to the invention of claim 2, when the "movable guiding member in the process of advancing from the game area and guiding the game ball" is evacuated from the game area, the game ball being guided is moved by the movable guiding member. Since it is released downward, there is a possibility that the game ball being guided may enter the specific winning opening.
As described above, according to the invention of claim 2, there is a possibility of winning a prize in a winning opening (specific winning opening) separate from the variable winning device (large winning device) in association with the execution of the round game. Regardless of the prize ball restriction based on the end condition of the round game, the player can separately acquire the prize ball based on the prize in the specific winning opening. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2, the game entertainment can be further effectively enhanced.

Further, according to the invention of claim 2, the player "the variable winning device (large winning device) returns from the second state to the first state, and it becomes impossible to enter the variable winning device (large winning device). After confirming "that", there is a possibility of winning a prize in a specific winning opening. For this reason, the player obtains a prize ball based on the prize in the specific prize opening after getting a sense of accomplishment based on "the prize in the variable prize device (large prize device) has become impossible". Therefore, you can enjoy the "feeling of profit".

Here, in the invention of claim 2, the hit may refer only to the big hit, or may refer to both the big hit and the small hit.
In addition, a pachinko / pachislot machine that includes a small hit is a state in which small hits are frequently generated (hereinafter, small hit rush or small hit) in a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit is high. It may be a ball game machine having a hit rush state (referred to as a hit rush state) (so-called “small hit rush machine”), or (2) a so-called “1 type 2 type mixed type ball game machine” or the like. ..

Here, the "small hit rush machine" has the following features.
The starting port is provided with a first starting port and a second starting port.
The hit / fail determination executing means performs the hit / fail determination based on the game ball entering the first start port or the second start port.
Due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port, after executing the variable display of the first special symbol constituting one aspect of the special symbol, due to the entry of the ball into the first starting opening. The first special symbol display means for confirming and displaying the stop symbol indicating the result of the execution pass / fail judgment, and
Due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, after executing the variable display of the second special symbol constituting another aspect of the special symbol, due to the entry of the ball into the second starting opening. A second special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the success / failure judgment to be executed, and
A variation time determining means for determining the execution time of the variation display of the special symbol shown in the first special symbol display means and the second special symbol display means, and
When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game that changes the variable winning device from the first state to the second state in a predetermined jackpot mode, and
When the small hit symbol indicating that the result of the winning / failing determination is a small hit is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state to a predetermined small. A small hit game means for executing a small hit game that changes in a hit opening mode,
A high-probability game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the big hit game to a high-probability game state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit by the hit / fail determination is higher than that of the normal game state
With
In the hit / fail judgment executed due to the ball entering the second starting port, the probability of being judged as a small hit is higher than the probability of being judged as a big hit.
The average execution time of the variation display of the second special symbol is long in the normal gaming state and short in the high-probability gaming state.

In this "small hit rush machine", the probability of being determined as a small hit is higher than the probability of being determined as a big hit, and the small hit game is executed more frequently than the big hit game. For this reason, the state change (change of state from the second state to the first state) of the "variable winning device (large winning device)" is executed more frequently, and the possibility of winning a specific winning opening is increased. It can occur frequently.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is
In the ball game machine according to claim 2.
As the hit game, it is possible to execute a big hit game in which the round game is executed a plurality of times.
As a feasible jackpot game,
When the state of the variable winning device is changed to the second state a plurality of times with the first state in between and the total time for the second state becomes the specified arrival time, the said A specific jackpot game that includes at least a specific round game that satisfies the end condition,
It is characterized by having.

In the ball game machine of the invention of claim 3, a specific jackpot game can be executed as a jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to realize the game property of prolonging the end of the specific round game and acquiring the payouts related to the specific winning opening, and further enhance the game interest.

That is, as a feasible big hit game, "the movable guide member advances for a short time (the second state), and the movable guide member retracts in the meantime (variable winning device). A specific jackpot game including a "specific round game to be executed a plurality of times" is provided with the state (the first state) in between. Therefore, the game ball being guided by the advanced movable guiding member is frequently released from the movable guiding member due to the frequent evacuation of the movable guiding member. Moreover, a considerable amount of time is required for the specified number of winnings to be reached in the specific round game and the total time for the second state to reach the specified arrival time. Therefore, the specific round game requires a considerable amount of time until the end condition is satisfied.

Then, the game balls released frequently in the specific round game win the prize in the specific prize opening, so that the player separately obtains the prize ball by the specific winning opening regardless of the limitation of the prize related to the large winning opening. Can be made to. In other words, despite the fact that the jackpot game is being executed, the main game is for the player to aim for winning a prize ball through a specific winning opening rather than winning a prize in the variable winning device (big winning opening). .. Then, it is possible to provide a game property in which a prize ball based on a prize in a specific winning opening is obtained by preventing the round game from ending well even though the jackpot game is in progress.

In the invention of claim 3, all the round games constituting the specific jackpot game may be the specific round game, or some of the round games may be the specific round game.
Further, all of the playable jackpot games may be specific jackpot games, or some of them may be specific jackpot games.

As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Front view of the pachinko machine 50 of the present invention. Front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50. (A) is an enlarged front view showing a variable winning device, and (b) is a 1-1 sectional view of FIG. 3 (a). Enlarged front view showing the variable winning device (when the variable guide member is retracted). Enlarged front view showing the variable winning device (when the variable guide member advances). (A) is a 2-2 sectional view of FIG. 4, and (b) is a 3-3 sectional view of FIG. (A) is an enlarged front view showing a changing winning device (a state in which the variable guiding member is retracted while guiding the game ball), and (b) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the specific winning opening of FIG. 7 (a) traversing back and forth. (When the movable guide member advances), (c) is a vertical cross-sectional view (when the movable guide member is retracted) traversing the specific winning opening of FIG. 7 (a) in the front-rear direction. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. The electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko machine 50. Explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of a pachinko machine 50. (A) is a table showing the relationship between the symbol type, the game state, the hold type, and the fluctuation time, and (b) and (c) are tables showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol type, the jackpot game content, and the game state. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the first special symbol becoming a big hit. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the second special symbol becoming a big hit. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the second special symbol being a small hit. The flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of a pachinko machine 50. The flowchart which shows the control content of the general drawing start prize confirmation process executed by the main control device 80. The first flowchart which shows the control content of the normal figure hit-and-miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart which shows the control content of the normal figure hit-and-miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a third flowchart showing the control contents of the normal figure hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is the control content of the normal figure hit / miss judgment process executed by the main control device 80. Flow chart of 4. The first flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol game processing executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a second flowchart showing the control contents of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is a third flowchart showing the control contents of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80. flowchart. The flowchart of the special symbol start prize confirmation process executed by the main control device 80. The first flowchart of the first special symbol hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart of the first special symbol hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. The first flowchart of the second special symbol hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart of the second special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. The flowchart of the special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. The first flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. The third flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. The first flowchart of the small hit game processing executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart of the small hit game processing executed by the main control device 80. Explanatory drawing explaining the prize ball which may occur during execution of a jackpot game. Explanatory drawing explaining the prize ball which may occur during execution of a jackpot game. Explanatory drawing explaining the prize ball which may occur during execution of a small hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows the feature of Example 2. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the feature of Example 2. FIG.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and various embodiments belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible. Further, in the present specification, the left and right sides are shown in the direction seen from the player.

(1) Example 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of ball game machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 8 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the plate glass 61.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's taste. Further, in order to improve the taste of the player, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launcher (not shown) can be moved by rotating the launch handle 64 clockwise to move the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55. Is fired at the game board 1.

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. As shown in FIG. 2, a large number of game nails 4 are driven into the game area 3. The game area 3 of the present embodiment is a left-handed area 3L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched at a predetermined strength, and a right-handed area 3L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched stronger than the predetermined strength. It is divided into 3R. By adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball, the player can shoot the ball separately in the left-handed area 3L and the right-handed area 3R.

A center case 5 is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays the effect symbol), and the like, as in the case of known ones. ..
On the right side of the center case 5, a normal symbol operating gate 17 of a normal symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal symbol) through which a game ball can pass (enter) is provided. The normal symbol operating gate 17 causes the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol to be executed when the game ball enters and passes through.

Under the center case 5, a first starting port 11 (starting port corresponding to the first special symbol) capable of constantly entering (winning) a ball is arranged. The first starting port 11 has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R to enter due to the molded shape of the planted game nail 4 and the center case 5, but it flows down the left-handed area 3L. The game ball is placed in a position where it is easy to enter. The first start port 11 is a ball entry port that causes the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol to be executed by entering the ball. By entering the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers such as a random number for determining a jackpot of the first special symbol, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol are extracted. The hit / fail determination of the first special symbol is executed according to these random numbers, and the result is determined to be a big hit or a miss.

Further, on the left side of the first starting opening 11, a first left winning opening 31, a second left winning opening 32, and a third left winning opening 33 are provided. The first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, and the third left winning opening 33 are ordinary winning openings (general winning openings) in which the winning rate does not change at all times.

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 11, the first right winning opening 34 and the second right winning opening 35 are arranged at predetermined intervals. Each of the first right winning opening 34 and the second right winning opening 35 constitutes a specific example of the specific winning opening. Then, in this embodiment, a specific example in which the number of specific winning openings is two is illustrated, but the number of specific winning openings is not limited to two, and may be one, or three or more. There may be.
The first right winning opening 34 and the second right winning opening 35 are also ordinary winning openings (general winning openings) in which the winning rate does not change at all times. Further, as will be described later, since the movable guide member 14G is arranged above the first right winning opening 34 and the second right winning opening 35, the state of the movable guiding member 14G (advanced state, retracted state). ), And depending on the timing of the state change, the game ball may or may not be able to enter the first right winning opening 34 or the second right winning opening 35. This point will be described later.

In the lower right of the game area 3, there are a first special symbol holding number display device 18 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a second special symbol holding number display device 19, and a first special symbol display device 9 consisting of a 7-segment display device. , The second special symbol display device 10, the ordinary symbol display device 7, and the ordinary symbol hold display device 8 are arranged.

A second starting port 69 is arranged on the right side of the center case 5. The second starting port 69 (starting port corresponding to the second special symbol) has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball flowing down the left-handed area 3L to enter due to the molded shape of the planted game nail 4 and the center case 5. However, the game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R is arranged at a position where it is easy to enter. By entering the second starting port 69, a plurality of types of random numbers such as a random number for determining the jackpot of the second special symbol, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol are extracted. The hit / fail determination of the second special symbol is executed according to these random numbers, and the result is determined to be either a big hit, a small hit, or a miss.

Here, in the first special symbol display device 9, after the variable display of the first special symbol is executed due to the game ball entering the first starting port 11, the game ball to the first starting port 11 The "result symbol" indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment (hereinafter referred to as the first hit / fail judgment) executed due to the above is confirmed and displayed. Further, in the second special symbol display device 10, after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed due to the game ball entering the second starting port 69, the game ball is displayed on the second starting port 69. A "result symbol" indicating the result of the correctness judgment (hereinafter referred to as the second correctness judgment) to be executed due to the cause is confirmed and displayed.

The right-handed area 3R is configured so that the game ball flows down along the flow-down path 101. The game ball flowing down along the flow path 101 first enters the effect detection switch 102, and by passing through this, it is detected that the game ball has entered the right-handed area 3R.
A normal symbol operating gate 17 of a normal symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal symbol) capable of passing (entering) a game ball that has passed through the effect detection switch 102 with a high probability is provided downstream of the effect detection switch 102. ing. The normal symbol operating gate 17 causes the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol to be executed when the game ball enters and passes through. It should be noted that, on the left and right sides of the normal symbol operating gate 17, out ball openings 103 for taking the game ball into the pachinko machine stand are provided.

A second starting port 69 that can be opened and closed by an opening / closing member (partition plate) 12 that can move forward and backward (along the wall thickness direction of the game board 1) is provided at a position on the downstream side of the normal symbol operating gate 17. There is. That is, when the normal electric accessory solenoid 12b (see FIG. 9) is activated, the opening / closing member 12 retracts with reference to the game area 3, so that the second starting port 69 is opened so that the game ball can enter. (It will be open). Further, when the operation of the normal electric accessory solenoid 12b is stopped, the opening / closing member 12 advances (protrudes) with reference to the game area 3, and the second starting port 69 closes (closes) the game ball in a state where it cannot enter. It becomes a state).
It should be noted that the opening / closing member 12 and the second starting port 69 are configured so that only the game ball that has entered and passed the normal symbol operating gate 17 can reach the opening / closing member 12. Further, in the present embodiment, the start winning device including the second starting port 69, the opening / closing member 12 for opening and closing the second starting port 69, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b is referred to as "ordinary electric accessory" for convenience. Sometimes referred to.

When the lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b operates for a predetermined time (the ordinary electric accessory operates for a predetermined time), and the second starting port 69 is opened for a predetermined time. That is, the opening / closing member 12 normally protrudes from the game area 3 so as to close the second starting port 69 (when the normal electric accessory solenoid 12b is not operated), and when the lottery of the normal symbol is won, the second starting port 69 To open.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the upper surface 12a of the opening / closing member 12 is an inclined surface that is slightly inclined toward the left, and is on the downstream side when the normal electric accessory solenoid 12b is not operated. It forms a part of the flow path so as to guide the game ball to the provided large winning opening 14 and the like.

In this embodiment, only the non-open extension state is provided as the gaming state indicating the opening time of the second start port 69, and the open extension state is not provided. Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time (1 to 1.5 seconds) having a width, and the opening time of the opening / closing member (normal electric accessory) 12 is set to a short time (0.3 seconds). , The hit probability of the hit / fail judgment of a normal symbol is set to "100%". Moreover, by hitting right, the game ball continuously enters along the flow path 101. For this reason, when a right-handed ball is hit (when a game ball is launched toward the right-handed area 3R), a case where the ball enters the second starting port 69 and a case where the ball does not enter frequently occur. That is, due to the configuration of the game board 1, even if the opening / closing member 12 (ordinary electric accessory) is opened for a short time (0.3 seconds), the game is continuously fired toward the right-handed region 3R. A ball (a game ball that flows down substantially in a row on the down path 101) wins a prize at the second starting port 69 with a predetermined probability.

However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, even if the ball enters the second starting port 69, only one game ball is paid out (see FIG. 10), and the game state is the normal state (normal probability state and non-probability state). In the open extension state), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is long, and it is necessary to wait for a long time (10 minutes) until the “lottery result (result of winning / failing determination) based on the second starting port 69” is obtained. Therefore, even if the ball is entered into the second starting port 69 in the normal state (normal probability state and non-open extension state), the game efficiency is poor and a sufficient game result (prize ball) is obtained. Difficult to obtain. Therefore, in the normal state, "launching a game ball" is the main "game executed by the player" so as to aim for a big hit at the first starting port 11 by hitting left.

FIG. 3A shows a large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D) provided on the front surface portion 1a (game board surface) of the game board 1, specific winning openings 34P and 35P, and an opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory). It is a front view which shows the positional relationship of 12 mag.
As shown in the figure, a path forming portion 12B is provided at the lower left of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 to form a path that hangs down after drawing a substantially arc-shaped path. Further, the lower end portion 12C of the path forming portion 12B is open downward.
Then, when the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 is in the closed state of the second starting port 69, the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 is reached, and the upper surface 12a of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 is pressed. The game ball that rolls and passes enters the path forming portion 12B, and is discharged downward from the lower end portion 12C of the path forming portion 12B. When the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 opens the second starting port 69, the game ball reaching the second starting port 69 enters the second starting port 69, so that a path is formed. It is not possible to enter part 12B.

A large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D) is provided at a downstream position (a position on the downstream side along the flow direction of the game ball) of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 and the second starting port 69. .. The large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D) shows a specific example of the variable winning device of the present invention.
As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D) has a housing 14E attached to the front surface portion 1a of the game board 1 and a mounting hole 1b of the game board 1 (FIG. 3). The movable guide member 14G mounted in the state of being inserted into (see 4), the large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 9) for driving the movable guide member 14G, and the count switch 14a arranged inside the housing 14E. (See FIG. 9).
Note that FIGS. 3 (a), 5 (5), 6 (b), and 7 (b) show a state in which the movable guide member 14G is in the advanced position, and FIGS. 4, 6 (a), and 7 (a) show. , FIG. 7C shows a state in which the movable guide member 14G is in the retracted position.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the housing 14E is fixed to the front surface portion 1a (game area 3) of the game board 1 and projects in a direction away from the front surface portion 1a (game area 3). It is said to be in a state of doing. Further, the housing 14E is formed in a substantially container shape and has an opening 14K that opens to the right.
The opening 14K constitutes an intake port for taking in the game ball arriving from the right direction inside the housing 14E. Further, the count switch 14a is a switch for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14 (inside the housing 14E), and is arranged inside the housing 14E and in the vicinity of the opening 14K. The count switch 14a may be provided not near the opening 14K of the housing 14E but on the inner back side of the housing 14E (described later).

As shown in FIG. 4, the mounting hole 1b is a through hole having a substantially rectangular opening shape that is long in the lateral direction when viewed from the front, and is provided in the wall thickness direction of the game board 1 (FIGS. 4 and 4). 6). Further, the movable guide member 14G is composed of a plate-like body (a horizontally long substantially flat slide plate when viewed from the front) that can be inserted into the mounting hole 1b while maintaining a predetermined clearance, and is inserted into the mounting hole 1b. In this state, the game board 1 can be moved forward and backward (sliding in a sliding state) in the wall thickness direction (front-back direction).

Then, when the large winning opening solenoid 14b is not activated, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 (a), the front surface portion 14F (front end surface) of the movable guide member 14G is the front surface portion 1a (game area 3) of the game board 1. It will not protrude from the solenoid. That is, when the large winning opening solenoid 14b is not in the operating state, the movable guide member 14G is in a state of being retracted with respect to the front surface portion 1a (game area 3) of the game board 1.

On the other hand, when the large winning opening solenoid 14b is activated, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (b), the front end surface 14F (front end surface) of the movable guide member 14G is the front surface portion 1a (game area 3) of the game board 1. It protrudes in the direction away from (player direction). That is, when the large winning opening solenoid 14b is activated, the movable guide member 14G is in a state of advancing from the front surface portion 1a (game area 3) of the game board 1 toward the front (player direction) in the front view.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the upper surface portion 14U of the movable guide member 14G has a slight downward inclination to the left when viewed from the front, and the height position of the left end portion 14L of the movable guide member 14G is an opening 14K. It is slightly higher than the height position of the inner edge portion below, and the left end portion 14L faces the opening 14K so as to be able to guide the game ball.

Further, the right end portion 14R side of the movable guide member 14G is located directly below the lower end portion 12C of the path forming portion 12B. Then, when the movable guide member 14G is in a state of advancing from the front surface portion 1a (game area 3) of the game board 1, the game ball discharged from the lower end portion 12C is located at the right end portion 14R side of the movable guide member 14G ( It falls on the right end portion 14R side, which is located on the movable guide member 14G). After that, the game ball that has fallen to the right end portion 14R side moves the upper surface portion 14U of the movable guide member 14G to the left as long as the state in which the movable guide member 14G is advanced from the front portion 1a (game area 3) is maintained. It rolls toward (guided to the left) and enters the interior of the housing 14E through the opening 14K (see FIG. 3A).

Next, using FIGS. 4 to 7, (1) the positional relationship of the large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D), the first specific winning opening 34P, and the second specific winning opening 35P, and (2) movable. A flow path that appears and disappears around the large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D) as the guiding member 14G advances and retreats will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6A, when the movable guide member 14G is retracted from the game area 3 (when the large winning opening solenoid 14b is not operated), “by the latter half of the path forming portion 12B”. The formed path line J (path line J with the axis oriented substantially vertically) intersects with the portion on the right end side of the mounting hole 1b. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, when the movable guide member 14G is retracted from the game area 3, the flow path R along the upper and lower path lines J vertically traverses the mounting hole 1b. Formed in a state.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the intersection where the path line J and the portion on the right end side of the mounting hole 1b intersect is referred to as an intersection K1. Further, a portion of the flow path R located above the intersection K1 is referred to as an upper portion R1, and a portion located below the intersection K1 is referred to as a lower portion R2.

Further, the first right winning opening 34 and the second right winning opening 35 are arranged side by side (arranged side by side) at positions below the movable guide member 14G at predetermined intervals on the left and right. Here, in the following description, the first right winning opening 34 is referred to as a first specific winning opening 34P, and the second right winning opening 35 is referred to as a second specific winning opening 35P.
There are no specific winning openings (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P) on the extension line of the flow path R. That is, the second specific winning opening 35P is arranged at a position slightly downward from a position slightly shifted to the left from the extension line of the flow path R.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when the movable guide member 14G is in the position (evacuated position) retracted from the game area 3, the game ball that has flowed down the flow path R is not received by the movable guide member 14G. It flows down. Since the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P, first specific winning opening 34P) is not provided on the flow path R, the game ball flowing down the flow path R is the specific winning opening (second specific). It is difficult to win (ball) in the winning opening 35P, the first specific winning opening 34P).

As shown in FIG. 5, when the movable guide member 14G advances from the game area 3 (when the large winning opening solenoid 14b is activated), the flow path R is an intermediate portion along the vertical direction (near the intersection K1). It is cut off by the above-mentioned upper portion R1 (a portion located above the movable guide member 14G) and the above-mentioned lower portion R2 (a portion located below the movable guide member 14G). That is, the flow path R is blocked above and below the intersection K1.
Then, when the movable guide member 14G is advanced, the portion of the upper surface portion 14U of the movable guide member 14G that is advanced with reference to the game area 3 is received by the right end portion 14R side of the movable guide member 14G. A guidance path L1 that guides the game ball to the opening 14K is formed.

Therefore, when the movable guiding member 14G advances, the upper portion R1 and the guiding path L1 are substantially continuous, and the game ball that has entered the path forming portion 12B is guided to the opening 14K (hereinafter referred to as the first path) T1. To configure. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3A, the game balls flowing out from the lower end portion 12C of the path forming portion 12B can be sequentially guided to the opening 14K. Then, in the big hit game and the small hit game described later, the number of game balls guided to the opening 14K during the execution of the round game reaches the specified winning number (specified count number) or becomes the second state. The movable guide member 14G receives the game ball that has flowed down the flow path R and rolls the received game ball on the movable guide member 14G until either of the specified arrival times is established earlier. And guide toward the opening 14K.
That is, the received game ball is guided from right to left on the movable guide member 14G located above the specific winning openings (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P). As long as the movable guide member 14G is in the position advanced from the game area 3, the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P) will not be won.

In other words, when the movable guide member 14G is in a position advanced from the game area 3, it is formed above the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P) and the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening). The flow path (special routes M1 and M2 described later) of the game ball that can enter the 1 specific winning opening 34P and the 2nd specific winning opening 35P) is specified because it is shielded (blocked) by the advanced movable guide member 14G. Winning to the winning openings (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P) is blocked.

Here, the game balls A1 to A4 shown by solid lines in FIG. 7B show the game balls being guided on the movable guiding member 14G in the advanced state. Further, the game balls A1 to A4 shown by the broken lines in FIG. 7A show the game balls at the moment when the “movable guide member 14G in the advanced state” in FIG. 7B changes to the retracted state.
When the movable guiding member 14G in the advanced state is in the process of guiding the game ball (see FIG. 7B), when the movable guiding member 14G is retracted (see FIG. 7C), the game ball in the middle of guiding (see FIG. 7C). The game balls A1 to A4) indicated by the broken line in the inside may fall below the movable guide member 14 and enter the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P).
For example, the game ball A2 shown by the broken line in FIG. 7A flows down along the special path M1 heading downward and enters the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening 34P) located on the special path M1. There is a possibility of a ball. Similarly, the game ball A4 shown by the broken line may flow down along the special path M2 heading downward and enter the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P) located on the special path M2. is there.

On the other hand, the game balls (A1, A3) guided to positions different from the game balls A2 and A4 shown by the broken lines flow down along the normal paths N1, N2 and the like toward the lower side of the game balls A1 and A3. To do. Since the specific winning openings are not arranged on the normal routes N1 and N2, it is unlikely that the game balls (A1, A3) will enter the specific winning openings.
Here, in the following description, "when the movable guide member 14G is guiding the game ball, the game ball retreats from the game area 3 and the game ball moves to the first specific prize opening 34P or 2 "Entering the specific prize opening 35P" may be referred to as "specific prize".

If the position of the movable guide member 14G is displaced from the advance position to the retracted position while the movable guide member 14G is guiding the game ball in this way, the game ball that has already won the opening 14K will be the grand prize opening 14 (large prize). Device 14D) The game ball that is taken in but is still being guided on the movable guidance member 14G is released into the game area 3 and flows down. Then, only the game balls that are released into the game area 3 and flow down the predetermined routes (special routes M1 and M2) can enter the specific winning openings (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P). It becomes.
That is, in this embodiment, the flowing game ball released from the movable guide member 14G does not necessarily win the specific prize opening (first specific prize opening 34P, second specific prize opening 35P), but the release. The game ball that flows down may always win a prize in the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening 34P, second specific winning opening 35P). For example, increasing the number of specific winning openings, enlarging each specific winning opening, or guiding a game ball between the movable guiding member 14G and the specific winning opening to the specific winning opening (plural number of game nails). A row) may be provided.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, one of the two types of flow paths alternately appears based on the advance / retreat of the movable guide member 14G.
That is, when the movable guide member 14G is in the position (evacuated position) retracted from the game area 3, (1) a complete flow path R that is not interrupted in the middle appears, and the game ball that has flowed down the complete flow path R , It is said that it is difficult to win a prize in the specific prize opening (1st specific prize opening 34P, 2nd specific prize opening 35P). Further, assuming that the movable guiding member 14G is advanced from the game area 3 (advancing position), (2) the first path T1 (the upper portion R1 and the guiding path L1 are substantially continuous and entered the path forming portion 12B). A path that guides the game ball to the opening 14K) appears.

In this embodiment, there is no change in the opening frequency of the starting port 69 (general electric accessory 12) regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal probability state or the high probability state. Then, even if the player hits the right side, the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 closes the second starting port 69, and the game ball that cannot enter the second starting port 69 is the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory). It is possible to pass through 12 and flow down in the direction of the path forming portion 12B. On the other hand, when the right-handed game ball reaches the vicinity of the opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12, the second starting port 69 is opened and the game ball enters the second starting port 69. , The game ball cannot flow down in the direction of the path forming portion 12B.

The large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D) configured as described above is determined to be a big hit in (1) the winning / failing judgment (first winning / failing judgment, second winning / failing judgment) regarding the special symbol, and the first special symbol is determined. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the big hit game is executed, or (2) in the hit / fail judgment (second hit / fail judgment) regarding the second special symbol, it is judged as a small hit. Then, the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 10, and is opened and closed when the small hit game is executed.
More specifically, during the normal game (during the non-hit game, that is, when the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed), the movable guide member 14G is in a state of retreating from the game area 3. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the lower end portion 12C of the path forming portion 12B does not enter the large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D).
On the other hand, when the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is executed, the movable guide member 14G is in a state of advancing from the game area 3, so that the game ball enters the large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D). There is.

In addition, unlike the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 50 is in the above-mentioned non-opening extension state (for example, the opening time of the second starting port 69 is 0.3 seconds) as a gaming state indicating the opening time of the second starting port 69. And the open extension state (for example, the opening time of the second starting port 69 is 3 seconds), which is longer (extended) than the non-open extension state, may be provided. In this case, since the opening frequency of the second starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory) is low in the non-opening extension state (non-time saving state), it is unlikely that the ball will enter the second starting port 69 even if the ball is hit right. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the passage through the second starting port 69 (opening / closing member 12) will flow down in the direction of the path forming portion 12B.
On the other hand, since the opening frequency of the second starting port 69 is high in the open extension state (time saving state), there is a high possibility that the ball will enter the second starting port 69 when hitting right. Therefore, the possibility of passing through the second starting port 69 (opening / closing member 12) and flowing down in the direction of the path forming portion 12B is reduced.

The pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a configuration capable of simultaneously determining whether the first special symbol is correct or not and the second special symbol is correct or not. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have a configuration that can be changed at the same time.
Therefore, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is started in the normal state (low probability gaming state and non-open extension state), the variation display of the first special symbol can be executed, so that the variation display of the first special symbol can be executed. A smooth game can be advanced along with the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8, the back surface of the pachinko machine 50 has an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 described above, which is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, if a game ball is won at the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the upper plate 55 described above by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. .. Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see FIG. 8), a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. .. The effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 8, the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and for a frame (frame side (front frame). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from 52, inner frame 70, and outer frame 51) to the hall computer) are used, but in this embodiment, the hall computer is used via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating the game status and the game result is transmitted to.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 9, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (hereinafter, may be referred to as RWM). , Input port, output port, etc. Then, in each of these control devices, a program including a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started by the CPU due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed.
In this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.
Further, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a backup power supply, and has a configuration of at least holding the contents of the RAM provided in the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81. The pachinko machine 50 does not retain the contents of the RAM provided in the sub-integrated control device 83.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 503 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 504 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 69, and the like. Normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that operates a symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, first left winning opening 31, first 2 Left winning opening 32, left winning opening switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the third left winning opening 33, first right winning opening 34, right for detecting a game ball that has entered the second right winning opening 35 A detection signal such as a winning opening switch 34a is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90, and the first special symbol hold number display device 18, It controls the lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal symbol hold display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing member (ordinary electric accessory 12) by controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b. ) Is controlled to open and close.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall main computer. .. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball out switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. When is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so the payout motor 20 Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rented ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.
Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), and the like to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a launch stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is the launch stop switch signal when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It has become like.

The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and produces an effect. The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control commands are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the command and the like. Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and lamps 26 are controlled.
Further, the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, and the effect detection switch (described as the effect switch in the figure) 102 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the player operates the effect units 67 and 68. At that time, or when the game ball is detected by the effect detection switch 102, the operation signal or the detection signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as an effect symbol on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but they may be combined into one device.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 50, the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol is executed due to the ball entering the first starting port 11, and the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol is executed due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port 69. , The structure is such that the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol and the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol can be executed at the same time. Depending on the hit / fail determination, the symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 is started based on the determined variation time. After that, after the fluctuation time of the first or second special symbol has elapsed, when the finalized symbol of the first or second special symbol is displayed on the first or second special symbol display device 10, the effect symbol display device 6 The effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is notified. In this embodiment, even if one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing, the other special symbol can also be changed.
When the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit, the condition device is activated to operate the accessory continuous operation device, and the large winning opening 14 is a predetermined mode advantageous for winning the prize ball. The jackpot game (special game) released at is executed.

On the other hand, when the result of the winning / failing determination of the second special symbol is a small hit, a small hit game in which the large winning opening 14 is opened is executed due to this. In this embodiment, the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol is not determined as a small hit, and the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol is a small hit, and the small hit game is not executed. However, unlike this embodiment, a small hit may be determined by the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol, and the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol may be a small hit to execute the small hit game.
In this embodiment, when the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is determined as a big hit, and the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol. A jackpot game is executed.

Here, the big hit symbol is a stop symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit, and the small hit symbol is a stop symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a small hit. .. Further, the off symbol is a stop symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is out of order.
Then, when the definitely displayed jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 after the end of the jackpot game is set to a specific gaming state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state). .. This specific gaming state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state) continues until the next big hit occurs. Here, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is set to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is completed.
In addition, unlike this embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 after the end of the jackpot game when the definitely displayed jackpot symbol is the probability variation symbol is a high probability gaming state and a non-open extension state (non-time saving). In addition to the state), a high-probability gaming state and an open extension state (time saving state) may be provided.

Further, when the definitely displayed jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 after the end of the jackpot game is a normal probability game state (low probability game state) and a non-open extension state (non-open extension state). It becomes an open extension state, that is, a non-time saving state).

When the confirmed jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, (1) the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 after the end of the jackpot game is uniformly a normal probability state and an open extension state (open extension state, that is, an open extension state). (Time saving state) may be set, and (2) depending on the type of the normal jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 after the jackpot game is completed may be the normal probability state and the open extension state. , There may be a case where it becomes a normal probability state and a non-open extension state. It should be noted that the normal probability state and the open extension state are terminated when the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) without causing a big hit, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal probability state and the non-open extension state. It may be in a state.

Here, the high-probability gaming state (high-probability state or probabilistic gaming state) is the probability of improving the probability of being judged as a big hit (big hit judgment probability) in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol and the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol. The state in which the fluctuation function is activated, and the normal probability state is a state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating. In addition, the open extension state (time reduction state) is a time reduction function that extends the opening time of the second starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory) (opening extension function) and shortens the average fluctuation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol. Is activated, and the non-open extension state is a state in which the open extension function and the time saving function are not activated. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the time saving function does not operate even after the jackpot game is executed.

The basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot probability of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol in the low probability gaming state (the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is normal) is about "1/300", and the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special in the high probability gaming state. The jackpot probability of the symbol is set to about "1/30". The small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1 / 1.03, and in the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol, it is determined to be almost a small hit. The small hit probability of the first special symbol is not set.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, the probability of entering the high probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is 50%.

As described above, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is a so-called "probability change machine", and the jackpot probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the high probability state is the normal probability state (the jackpot determination probability is the normal probability). It is about 10 times the jackpot probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in.
The number of prize balls based on the winning of the first starting port 11 (the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of one game ball in the first starting port 11) is "4". Further, the number of prize balls based on the winning of the second starting port 69 (the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of one game ball in the second starting port 69) is "1".
Furthermore, the number of prize balls based on the winning of the large winning opening 14 (the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of one game ball in the large winning opening 14) is eight, and the large winning opening 14 The prescribed number of prizes for is 10 (10 counts).

In addition, the number of prize balls based on the winning of the first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, and the third left winning opening 33 (based on one game ball winning in the left winning opening 31 to 33). The number of prize balls to be paid out is "4", and the number of prize balls based on the winning of the first right winning opening 34 and the second right winning opening 35 (one game ball wins in the right winning openings 34 and 35). The number of prize balls paid out based on the above is "8".

That is, in the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment, the number of prize balls based on the winning of the specific winning openings (first right winning opening 34, second right winning opening 35) 34P and 35P is the winning of the large winning opening 14. It is equal to the number of prize balls based on. However, the number of prize balls based on the winning of the specific winning openings 34P and 35P may be smaller or larger than the number of winning balls based on the winning of the large winning openings 14. However, by setting the number of prize balls based on the prizes in the specific prize openings 34P and 35P to the same number or more as the number of prize balls based on the prizes in the large prize openings 14, the game entertainment can be enhanced more effectively.

Numerical data (random numbers) including "big hit determination random numbers" and the like are acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 69. If the first special symbol is changing when the numerical data (random number) including the big hit determination random number or the like is acquired based on the game ball entering the first starting port 11, this numerical value is obtained. Up to four data (random numbers) are stored as hold storage (hereinafter referred to as first hold storage) related to the first special symbol. Further, if the second special symbol is changing when the numerical data (random number) including the big hit determination random number or the like is acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 69, this random number Is stored up to 4 as the reserved memory related to the 2nd special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as the 2nd reserved memory).

As shown in FIG. 10, a small hit may be determined in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second hit / fail judgment), but the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first hit / fail judgment). ) Will not be judged as a small hit.
Then, in the second hit / fail determination, if the big hit determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the second starting port 69 is a predetermined value (small hit value) excluding the big hit value, it is small. It is judged as a hit.

The normal symbol hit probability is 100/100 regardless of whether the jackpot probability for the special symbol is the normal probability or the high probability. That is, regardless of whether the jackpot probability is high or low, the normal symbol hit probability is 100%. However, unlike the present embodiment, when the jackpot probability is a normal probability, it may be lower than when it is a high probability.
If the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol is a hit, the time when the second start port 69 is opened (that is, the opening time of the second start port 69) is whether the jackpot probability regarding the special symbol is the normal probability. Regardless of the high probability, 0.3 seconds is once. However, unlike the present embodiment, when the jackpot probability is high, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 may be lengthened or conversely shortened as compared with the case where the jackpot probability is normal.

The fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 1.50 seconds with a probability of "4/7" and 1 with a probability of "2/7" regardless of whether the jackpot probability for a special symbol is a normal probability or a high probability. It is set to 1.00 seconds with a probability of .10 seconds and "1/7". Then, in the pachinko machine 50, regardless of whether the jackpot probability related to the special symbol is a normal probability or a high probability, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short (1.10 seconds or 1.00 seconds), When it is long (1.50 seconds), it occurs almost randomly, and since the opening time of the normal electric accessory 12 is short (0.3 seconds), it passes through the normal symbol operating gate and reaches the vicinity of the normal electric accessory 12. The game ball reaches the grand prize opening 14 through the case where the game ball enters the second starting port 69 and the ordinary electric accessory 12 (passing through the closed ordinary electric accessory 12). Cases that occur randomly (for example, alternately).

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, even if one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing, the other special symbol can also be changed. Then, when one special symbol (second special symbol) is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, the variable display of the other special symbol (first special symbol) is interrupted. Further, when one special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the other special symbol is forcibly removed and confirmed as a symbol.

The specified number of prizes for the second starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory) is nine. In addition, numerical data (random numbers) such as "random numbers for determining the hit of the normal symbol" are acquired when the game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 17. Then, if the normal symbol is fluctuating when the numerical data (random number) such as "random number for determining the hit of the normal symbol" is acquired, a maximum of four of these numerical data (random numbers) are reserved for the normal symbol. Is remembered.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, the content of the jackpot game executed by the pachinko machine 50 and the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed will be described.
Regardless of whether the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit or the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined at a ratio of 50% to the probabilistic big hit symbol or the normal big hit symbol.
When the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol (the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed) is "big hit symbol A" and "big hit symbol B" by the random number lottery (random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol). , "Big hit symbol C" or "Big hit symbol D".
In addition, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol (the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed) is "big hit symbol E" or "big hit symbol" by the random number lottery (random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol). It is determined to be one of "F", "big hit symbol G", and "big hit symbol H".

Of these jackpot symbols, "big hit symbol A", "big hit symbol B", "big hit symbol E", and "big hit symbol F" are so-called "normal jackpot symbols", and "big hit symbol C" and "big hit symbol". "D", "big hit symbol G", and "big hit symbol H" are probabilistic jackpot symbols. That is, regardless of whether the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit or the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the probability that the probability variation big hit symbol is selected as the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is set to "50%". After executing the big hit game, the probability of entering the probability variation game state (high probability state) (probability variation entry rate) is 50%.

Further, when either the probabilistic jackpot symbol or the normal jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the time saving state does not occur after the jackpot game is executed.
As described above, in the probability variation game state (high probability state) that shifts after executing the jackpot game based on the confirmation display of the probability variation jackpot symbol, the number of times of the hit / fail judgment is 10,000 times, or the result of the hit / fail judgment Continue until is a big hit.

First, with reference to FIG. 12, a jackpot game to be executed when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a jackpot will be described.
When the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the big hit symbol A is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "6R big hit game A") in which the round game is performed 6 times (the number of rounds is "6") ) Is executed.
This "6R jackpot game A" is started by a predetermined opening effect (an effect indicating the start of the jackpot game) after the jackpot symbol A is confirmed and displayed, and the round games are sequentially executed, and the final round game (sixth). After executing the round), the process ends after a predetermined ending effect (an effect indicating the end of the jackpot game).

When the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the big hit symbol B is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "6R big hit game B") in which the round game is performed 6 times (the number of rounds is "6") ) Is executed.
This "6R jackpot game B" is started by a predetermined opening effect after the jackpot symbol B is confirmed and displayed, the round games are sequentially executed, the final round game (sixth round) is executed, and then the predetermined ending. It ends after the production.

When the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the big hit symbol C is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "8R big hit game C") in which the round game is performed eight times (the number of rounds is "8") ) Is executed.
This "8R jackpot game C" is started by a predetermined opening effect after the jackpot symbol C is confirmed and displayed, the round games are sequentially executed, the final round game (8th round) is executed, and then the predetermined ending. It ends after the production.

When the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the big hit symbol D is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "8R big hit game D") in which the round game is performed eight times (the number of rounds is "8") ) Is executed.
This "8R jackpot game D" is started by a predetermined opening effect after the jackpot symbol D is confirmed and displayed, the round games are sequentially executed, the final round game (8th round) is executed, and then the predetermined ending. It ends after the production.

In addition, "6R jackpot game A", "6R jackpot game B", "8R jackpot game C", "8R jackpot game D", "8R jackpot game E", "8R jackpot game F", "10R jackpot game G" , During any of the big hit games of "10R big hit game H", the state of the variable winning device (big winning opening) is changed to the second state (closed state) for a predetermined time (interval time) between each round game. Interval closure is performed to maintain. In addition, in each jackpot game, after the final round game is executed, the ending closure that maintains the state of the variable winning device (big winning opening) in the second state (closed state) for a certain fixed time is executed. To.
The interval closing and the ending closing are executed in a state where the movable guiding member 14G is retracted from the game area 3 and the movable guiding member 14G does not guide the game ball to the opening 14K.
Further, the duration of the interval closing is set to "2 seconds" or "3 seconds", and the duration of the ending closing is set to, for example, "10 seconds".

In the "6R jackpot game A", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14 (that is, the advancing / retreating pattern of the movable guide member 14G), the first opening / closing pattern is executed in the first to fourth rounds, and in the fifth to sixth rounds. The second opening / closing pattern is executed. Further, in the "6R jackpot game B", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14 (advance / retreat pattern of the movable guide member 14G), the first pattern is executed in the first round, and the third opening / closing pattern is executed in the second to sixth rounds. To execute.

In the "8R jackpot game C", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14, the first opening / closing pattern is executed in the first to fourth rounds, and the second opening / closing pattern is executed in the fifth to eighth rounds. Further, in the "8R jackpot game D", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14, the first pattern is executed in the first round, and the third opening / closing pattern is executed in the second to eighth rounds.

Here, in the first opening / closing pattern, setting the large winning opening 14 in the second state for a short time (for example, 2 seconds) is an intermediate closing for 1.2 seconds (hereinafter, referred to as a first intermediate closing). It is a pattern that the content is to perform up to 24 times with. This intermediate closing is executed in a state where the movable guiding member 14G is retracted from the game area 3 and it is difficult for the movable guiding member 14G to guide the game ball to the opening (large winning opening 14).
Further, the end condition of the round game according to this first opening / closing pattern is that the total time for the large winning opening 14 to be in the second state is the specified arrival time (28 seconds) of the round game, or the large winning opening 14 It is established when the number of winnings reaches "10", which is the specified number of winnings.

Further, in the second opening / closing pattern, setting the large winning opening 14 in the second state for a short time (for example, 2 seconds) is defined as an intermediate closure of 3.0 seconds (hereinafter referred to as a second intermediate closure). It is a pattern that involves sandwiching and performing at most twice. The end condition of the round game according to this second opening / closing pattern is that the total time for the large winning opening 14 to be in the second state is the specified arrival time (4 seconds) of the round game, or the winning ball of the large winning opening 14 is entered. It is established when the number reaches the specified number of "10".

Further, the third opening / closing pattern is a pattern in which the large winning opening 14 is set to the second state once with the specified arrival time (for example, 28 seconds) as the upper limit time. The end condition of the round game according to this second opening / closing pattern is that the total time for the large winning opening 14 to be in the second state is the specified arrival time (28 seconds) of the round game, or the winning ball of the large winning opening 14 is entered. It is established when the number reaches the specified number of "10".

The significance of the first opening / closing pattern, the second opening / closing pattern, and the third opening / closing pattern is the same in the jackpot game E, the jackpot game F, the jackpot game G, and the jackpot game H, which will be described later.
Further, in FIGS. 12 and 13, the interval closure is indicated by an arrow e1, the ending closure is indicated by an arrow e4, the first intermediate closure is indicated by an arrow e2, and the second intermediate closure is indicated by an arrow e3. Then, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the above-mentioned specific prize may be generated during execution of the interval closing e1, the ending closing e4, the first intermediate closing e2, and the second intermediate closing e3.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a jackpot game to be executed when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a jackpot will be described.
When the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol (big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed) to be confirmed and displayed by the random number lottery (random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol) is "big hit symbol E" and "big hit". It is determined to be one of "symbol F", "big hit symbol G", and "big hit symbol H".

When the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the big hit symbol E is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "8R big hit game E") in which the round game is performed eight times (the number of rounds is "8") ) Is executed.
This "8R jackpot game E" is started by a predetermined opening effect after the jackpot symbol E is confirmed and displayed, the round games are sequentially executed, the final round game (8th round) is executed, and then the predetermined ending. It ends after the production.

When the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the big hit symbol F is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "8R big hit game F") in which the round game is performed eight times (the number of rounds is "8") ) Is executed.
This "8R jackpot game F" is started by a predetermined opening effect after the jackpot symbol F is confirmed and displayed, the round games are sequentially executed, the final round game (8th round) is executed, and then the predetermined ending. It ends after the production.

In the "8R jackpot game E", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14, the first opening / closing pattern is executed in the first to fourth rounds, and the second opening / closing pattern is executed in the fifth to eighth rounds. Further, in the "8R jackpot game F", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14, the first pattern is executed in the first round, and the third opening / closing pattern is executed in the second to eighth rounds.

When the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the big hit symbol G is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "10R big hit game G") in which the round game is performed 10 times (the number of rounds is "10") ) Is executed.
This "10R jackpot game G" is started by a predetermined opening effect after the jackpot symbol G is confirmed and displayed, the round games are sequentially executed, the final round game (10th round) is executed, and then the predetermined ending. It ends after the production.

When the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, when the big hit symbol H is selected by the random number lottery, the big hit game (hereinafter, "10R big hit game H") in which the round game is performed 10 times (the number of rounds is "10") ) Is executed.
This "10R jackpot game H" is started by a predetermined opening effect after the jackpot symbol H is confirmed and displayed, the round games are sequentially executed, the final round game (10th round) is executed, and then the predetermined ending. It ends after the production.

In the "10R jackpot game G", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14, the first opening / closing pattern is executed in the first to fourth rounds, and the second opening / closing pattern is executed in the fifth to tenth rounds. Further, in the "10R jackpot game H", as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14, the first pattern is executed in the first round, and the third opening / closing pattern is executed in the second to tenth rounds.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit is more advantageous for the player in the prize spherical surface than the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit. ing.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, in the case of a game ball being guided by the movable guiding member 14G in the second state during the big hit game, immediately after the big winning opening 14 changes to the first state (movable). Immediately after the guide member 14G evacuates backward and the state of the large winning opening 14 returns to the first state), it may flow down below the movable guiding member 14G and enter the specific winning openings 34P and 35P (immediately after). There is a possibility of giving a specific prize).
In particular, in the pachinko machine 50, since a plurality of specific winning openings 34P and 35P are arranged below the movable guiding member 14G, when a plurality of game balls are being guided by the movable guiding member 14G, There is a possibility that a plurality of gaming balls enter the specific winning openings 34P and 35P immediately after the large winning opening 14 changes to the first state.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a small hit, the small hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed by a random number lottery (random number lottery using a random number for determining the small hit symbol) is "small hit symbol a". , "Small hit symbol b", "Small hit symbol c", or "Small hit symbol d".
The probability that each of the "small hit symbol a" to "small hit symbol d" is selected is 25%.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the small hit symbol a is confirmed and displayed as the small hit symbol, the small hit game a in which the large winning opening 14 is opened once in 0.3 seconds is executed. Further, when the small hit symbol b is confirmed and displayed, the large winning opening 14 is put into the second state for a short time (0.3 seconds) with the third intermediate closure of 1.2 seconds in between. The small hit game b to be performed twice is executed. Furthermore, when the small hit symbol c is confirmed and displayed, the large winning opening 14 is opened once in 1.4 seconds, and then the large winning opening 14 is opened for 0.1 seconds with the third intermediate closure of 1.2 seconds. Execute the small hit game c that opens once with. Further, when the small hit symbol d is confirmed and displayed, the small hit game d in which the large winning opening 14 is opened once in 1.5 seconds is executed.
Then, after executing any of the small hit games, the ending effect of 2 seconds is executed. During the execution of this ending effect, the closed state (first state) of the large winning opening 14 is maintained for a predetermined time. That is, the ending closure is executed even in the small hit game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, when there is a game ball being guided by the movable guiding member 14G during the small hit game, immediately after the big winning opening 14 changes to the first state (the movable guiding member 14G moves backward). Immediately after the ball is evacuated and the state of the large winning opening 14 returns to the first state), the ball may flow down below the movable guide member 14G and enter the specific winning openings 34P and 35P. In particular, since the pachinko machine 50 frequently generates small hits, immediately after the big winning opening 14 is changed to the first state by the small hit game (immediately after returning from the second state to the first state). In), there is a possibility that the gaming ball that was being guided by the movable guiding member 14G may enter the specific winning openings 34P and 35P.
That is, even in the small hit game, when the big winning opening 14 performs the ending closing f1 or the intermediate closing f2, there is a possibility that a specific winning will occur. Here, in FIG. 14, the ending closure associated with the small hit game is indicated by an arrow f1, and the intermediate closure associated with the small hit game is indicated by an arrow f2.

Here, the game configuration of the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment will be described.
When the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment is the normal state (normal probability state and non-open extension state), the gaming ball is fired aiming at the first starting port 11 to determine whether or not the first special symbol is correct. I will aim for a big hit. After that, a big hit is determined by the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol, and when the big hit symbol C or the big hit symbol D (probability variable big hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol, the big hit game is executed. Then, after the jackpot game is completed, the state shifts to a specific state (high probability game state and non-open extension state).

The pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment has a high probability of being determined as a small hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (see FIG. 10), and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a specific state (high probability gaming state and The fluctuation time (1 second) corresponding to the small hit symbol determined by the second special symbol in the non-open extension state) is made shorter than the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol, and the normal electric accessory 12 is opened. By setting the time to open for a short time (0.3 seconds) (see FIG. 10), in a specific state (high-probability gaming state and non-open extension state), a small hit is determined by the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol. Then, the small hit symbol is immediately confirmed and displayed, a small hit game occurs, and it becomes possible to insert the game ball into the large winning opening 14. Due to the configuration of the game board 1 of this embodiment, even if the opening time of the second starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory) is short-time opening (0.3 seconds), the game is fired toward the game area R. It is easy for the game ball to win a prize at the second starting port 69.

As a result, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment shifts to a specific state, the gaming ball is launched toward the right-handed area 3R and the second starting port 69 is aimed at to make a small hit. The game is frequently generated to increase the number of prize balls, and the game is aimed at a big hit by the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol.
Further, in a specific state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state), the fluctuation time of the small hit symbol has a certain interval from the opening of the normal electric accessory 12 to the next opening, so that the small hit symbol is hit. There is a high possibility that the second starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory) will be closed by the time the game ball following the generated game ball reaches the second starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory). , The subsequent game ball can reach the large winning opening 14.

In addition, the ball ejection rate (the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired in the game area 3) when aiming at the second starting port 69 in a specific state becomes a predetermined value (value of 1 or more). As described above, even if the probability of being judged as a small hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, the ball entry rate to the second starting port 69, the number of prize balls, etc. are adjusted. Good.
Further, in addition to the above-mentioned specific state, a second specific state which is a "high probability gaming state and an open extension state" may be provided. Then, when the game state after the end of the big hit game shifts to the second specific state, when the game ball following the game ball that generated the small hit reaches the second starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory), the second 2 The possibility that the starting port 69 (ordinary electric accessory) is closed may be reduced, and it may be difficult for the subsequent game ball to reach the large winning opening 14.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal probability state, when the gaming ball hits the right and enters the second starting port 69, the result of the second hit / fail determination is off or a small hit. 2 The special symbol fluctuates as much as 10 minutes (see FIG. 11). Moreover, even if a game ball enters the second starting port 69, there is only one prize ball. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal probability state, the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, so that the player tries to hit left.

In the pachinko machine 50, the game proceeds as follows.
First, the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is periodically executed by a hard interrupt about every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S70 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is conceivable that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, it is usually when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

When it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), each initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as the initial symbol) to the work area of the memory is performed. (Writing of the value, etc.) is performed (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S70).

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by +1 each time this process is executed, and adds +1 to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process, but the random number value before executing this process is the maximum. When the value is "3966", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that increments by +1 each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process, and when the maximum value is "3966", it starts in the next process. It returns to "0" which is the value of, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. Assuming that this value is 250, the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "250", "251", "252" ... "3966", "0", "1", and so on.

When the big hit determination random number makes one round (3967 times, it is updated), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Performs an increment process. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes one round again, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the random number for determining the jackpot becomes "249", it is one round, so the value after "249" is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "249", "87", "88" ... "3966", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to is the new value of the initial value random number.

The random number update process (S30) for determining the jackpot symbol following S25 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99". Return to a certain "0".
Further, the random number update process (S32) for determining the small hit symbol following S30 is also configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers of "0" to "99", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value. It returns to the initial value of "0".

The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S32 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from "0" to "996", and is incremented by +1 for each process, and when the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is used. Return to a certain "0". After that, a random number update process (S37) for determining a winning symbol is performed.
The hit determination random number update process and the hit symbol determination random number update process are used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, small hit symbol determination random numbers, and reach. Random numbers for judgment and random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns are used for lottery of special symbols.

The reach determination random number update process (S40) following S37 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value at the initial value. Return to a certain "0". The number of values that reach when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated in the normal probability state is 21, and the values are "0" to "20". In the normal probability state, the reach is reached when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated. The number of values is 5, the values are "0" to "4", the number of values to reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are "0" to "5".

The random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers of "0" to "1020", and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 69, the large winning opening 14, the first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, Confirmation of entry into the first right winning opening 34, the second right winning opening 35, and the normal symbol operating gate 17, and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 are executed. To.
The winning (winning) confirmation process (starting winning process) and the like for each starting port and operating port will be described later.

In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 69, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for determining a small hit symbol, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and a reach determination. Although multiple random numbers such as random numbers for use are acquired, the number that can be stored on hold is limited to 4 at each of the 1st start port 11 and the 2nd start port 69, and the game is played when the hold memory is 4 full. Even if the ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 69, only the prize ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold. When one game ball wins in the first starting port 11, "4" prize balls are paid out, and when one game ball wins in the second starting port 69, "1" prize ball is paid out. Will be done.

Subsequently, a hit / fail determination process (S55) is performed as a condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the pass / fail determination process (S55) is completed, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), the main control device 80 refers to the effect symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81 launch control device 84, the sub-integrated control device 83, the large winning opening solenoid 14b, etc. according to the progress of the game. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the prize confirmation process (S50) that there is a prize for the game ball at each prize opening on the game board 1, the prize ball data is output to the payout control device 81 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. The process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is output to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify that an error is occurring when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 50. Execute each process to be performed.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65) is fraudulent against ordinary winning openings (1st left winning opening 31, 2nd left winning opening 32, 3rd left winning opening 33, 1st right winning opening 34, 2nd right winning opening 35). It is a process to monitor whether or not is performed, and it is judged whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is more than the predetermined number, and if it is more than the predetermined number, it is considered illegal. It is a process of determining and notifying that fact. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main control device 80.

The above-mentioned residual processing following this processing is composed of the initial value random number update processing (S70), and is exactly the same processing as the above-mentioned S20. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special symbol, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15 once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. If the initial value random numbers (3967 ways from 0 to 3966) occur to the same extent when the big hit determination random number makes one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. Further, the above-mentioned hit determination random number update process (S35) may also be configured to be executed within the residual process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the normal symbol start prize confirmation process (normal symbol start prize confirmation process) will be described. This normal symbol start winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine in FIG.
The normal symbol start prize confirmation process (normal symbol start prize confirmation process) shown in FIG. 16 determines whether or not there is a ball entering the normal symbol operation gate 17 (S100), and if there is a ball (S100: yes). ), It is determined whether or not the reserved memory of the normal symbol is full (S102). In the case of a negative judgment (S102: no), various random numbers such as a random number for determining a hit of a normal symbol and a random number for determining a winning symbol (random number for determining a normal symbol) are extracted by the processing of S104, and the extracted various random numbers are used. As the hold storage, it is stored in the memory of the main control device 80 (a hold storage process for a normal drawing provided in the built-in RAM, which is not shown in FIG. 9) (up to four). Then, the display control of the normal symbol hold number display device, the normal symbol hold number command transmission process to the effect symbol display device 82 and the sub-integrated control device 83 are performed (S106), and this process is terminated (returned).

Further, when it is determined in the processing of S100 that the game ball has not entered the normal symbol operating gate 17 (S100: no) and when the hold memory of the normal symbol is full (S102: yes). In that case, it will be a return as it is.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19, the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (normal figure hit / miss determination process) will be described. This normal symbol hit / miss determination process is one of the subroutines of the hit / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine in FIG.
In the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (normal symbol hit / fail determination process), first, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory for opening the second starting port 69 is operating (S110). When the normal electric accessory is in operation (S110: yes), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is. Further, when the normal electric accessory is not operating (S110: no), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S112). If it is not changing (S112: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is displayed (S114).

If the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S114: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116), and if there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116: yes), the reserved memory of the normal symbol is stored. Decrement the number (S118) and move to S120. If there is no hold storage of the normal symbol (S116: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

In S120, the oldest reserved memory is read (the reserved memory is erased), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (that is, 1). If a positive judgment is made in S120 (S120: yes), the random number for determining the hit of the read normal symbol is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S122), and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG. When a negative determination is made (S120: no), the hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table in S124, and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG.

Here, in the present embodiment, the game state is a normal symbol regardless of whether the jackpot probability for the special symbol is a normal probability (probability variation flag is “0”) or a high probability (probability variation flag is “1”). The probability of hitting is "100/100". However, when the probability variation flag is "1", the probability of hitting a normal symbol may be higher than when the probability variation flag is "0".
In addition, unlike the present embodiment, in the pachinko machine 50 in which the gaming state can shift to the time saving state (opening extension state), it may be determined in S120 whether or not the time saving flag is "1". In this case, the hit probabilities may be equal regardless of whether the time saving flag is "1" or "0" (for example, both are "100/100" or "95/100"). Alternatively, when the time saving flag is "1", the probability of hitting a normal symbol may be higher than when the time saving flag is "0". Here, when the probability variation flag is 1, it is usually in a gaming state in which the normal symbol probability variation function is activated.

In S130 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a hit, and if it is a hit (S130: yes), the hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the hit symbol (S132), and the fluctuation pattern is determined (S134). ). In S132 of this embodiment, the winning symbol 1 (decision rate; 52.6%) or the winning symbol 2 (decision rate; 47.4%) is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol.
After that, the normal symbol hit setting process is executed (S136), and the process proceeds to S140. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not a hit (S130: no), the deviation pattern is determined (S138), and the process proceeds to S140.

Here, in this embodiment, when the hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed, the hit (always hit) is obtained with the probability of "100/100". Therefore, in S130, a positive determination is always made, and S138 is never executed. However, unlike this embodiment, it may be possible that a deviation may occur in the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. In this case, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be different depending on whether the normal symbol is hit or miss, regardless of whether or not it is judged to be hit or miss in the lottery of the normal symbol, and the hit symbol. Regardless of the above, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be constant. Further, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 can be shifted to the open extension state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be longer in the non-open extension state than in the open extension state.

When shifting to S140, the normal symbol display device 7 starts to fluctuate, and at the same time, a normal symbol fluctuation start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S140), and the normal symbol game processing is started. It should be noted that the normal symbol change start command includes data indicating the result of the above-mentioned normal symbol hit / miss determination. Specifically, it includes data indicating either a hit or a miss, and data of a fluctuation pattern that specifies a fluctuation time. In addition, when the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, the normal symbol fluctuation start command is given a hit type (1 for hit symbol 1 to be fixedly displayed or 2 for hit symbol 2 to be fixedly displayed). Data indicating the type) is also included.

Here, in the normal symbol hit setting process (S136) in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the hit symbol is determined to be the hit symbol 1 or the hit symbol 2 in the process of S132, the ordinary electric accessory (second start). An opening pattern is set in which the mouth 69) is opened once in 0.3 seconds.
Further, in the processing of S134, the fluctuation pattern 1 that specifies the fluctuation time of the normal symbol at 1.50 seconds is the ratio of "4/7", and the fluctuation pattern 2 that specifies the fluctuation time of 1.10 seconds is "2/7". The fluctuation pattern 3 specified in the ratio and 1.00 seconds is determined to be a ratio of "1/7", respectively.
Then, when the gaming state is a high probability state, a right-handed hit is performed, the game ball is made to flow down substantially continuously in the right-handed game area (right-handed area) 3R, and the game ball is frequently passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17. In the case of making it, the normal electric accessory (second starting port 69) is short, and the game ball enters the second starting port 69 and the ordinary electric accessory 12 is passed through to win a big prize. Cases that flow down to the mouth 14 side occur randomly and frequently, and this pachinko machine 50 can realize a so-called "small hit rush state (a state in which small hit games are frequently generated to increase prize balls)". It becomes.

That is, the number of hold of the normal symbol is stored up to the upper limit of 4, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1.00 to 1.50 seconds each time the hold process of the normal symbol (whether or not the normal symbol is correct or not) is executed. It is selected in the range of. The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 69) is set short (once in 0.3 seconds). Therefore, the game balls that sequentially pass through the normal symbol operating gate 17 are (1) normally electric after the normal electric accessory (second starting port 69) is opened (after the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is completed). One that reaches the vicinity of the accessory (second starting port 69) and enters the second starting port 69, and (2) before the normal electric accessory (second starting port 69) is opened (normal symbol). (Before the end of the fluctuation time), the normal electric accessory (second starting port 69) is reached, and the one that flows down in the direction of the large winning opening 14 is randomly generated (for example, alternately).

Moreover, when the game state is a high probability state, the frequency of determining a small hit in the second hit / fail determination is high (1 / 1.03), and the "variation of the second special symbol" when it is determined to be a small hit The time is shortened (1 second). Therefore, one game ball that passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 and enters the second starting port 69 to generate a small hit, and a closed normal electric accessory. Other game balls (other game balls following one game ball) that pass through (second start port 69) and flow down in the direction of the big winning opening 14 are frequently generated.
Therefore, when the game state is a high probability state, if a right-handed hit is performed, a "small hit rush state" can be realized.

Further, in the hit setting process of the normal symbol in S136, the content of the hit game of the normal symbol (opening pattern of the general electric accessory 12 (opening time, normal symbol start interval time of the hit game, normal symbol end interval time of the hit game)). ) Is set.
In this embodiment, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 69) is constant regardless of the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 (whether it is in the normal probability state or the high probability state). However, it may differ depending on the gaming state. For example, in the pachinko machine 50 that can shift to the open extension state (time saving state) as the gaming state, the opening pattern may differ depending on whether the gaming state is the open extension state or the non-open extension state.

More specifically, when the opening pattern set in the normal symbol-per-game setting process (S136) is in the non-opening extension state, the opening time of the normal electric accessory (second starting port 69) ( When the first opening pattern (opening pattern in which the opening time is 0.5 seconds) is set and the opening is extended, the second starting port 69 is opened to the state where the game ball can enter. A second opening pattern (opening pattern in which the opening time is 3 seconds) is set, in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is long. Then, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a specific state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state), a lottery of the normal symbol is triggered when the game ball enters and passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. When is performed, a hit game of a normal symbol in which the first opening pattern is set is performed. In this case, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 69) is set to 0.5 seconds, which is a short time. Therefore, the closed state of the normal electric accessory (second starting port 69) is longer than that in the case where the hit game of the normal symbol in which the second opening pattern is set is performed, and then the normal symbol operating gate 17 is fired. The game ball that has entered and passed through (passes) the closed opening / closing member (ordinary electric accessory) 12 and the second starting port 69, and can reach the large winning opening 14, so that it is a small hit game. It is possible to increase the number of prize balls by frequently generating.

Returning to FIG. 17, a further description will be given. In S112 of FIG. 17, when the normal symbol is changing (S112: yes), the process shifts to S146 shown in FIG. 19 (a). In S146, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation time has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S146: yes), the corresponding normal symbol confirmation symbol display process is performed (S148), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the normal symbol display device 7 to stop at the confirmed symbol. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S146: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing as it is.

In S114 of FIG. 17, when the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S114: yes), the process proceeds to S150 shown in FIG. 19 (b). In S150, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has expired. When the confirmed symbol display time ends (S150: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol ends (S152), and it is determined whether or not the combination is a hit of the normal symbol (S154). If the combination of normal symbols is a hit (S154: yes), the normal symbol hit start effect processing is performed (S156), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S150: no), or if the combination of normal symbols is out of order (S154: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

Next, the ordinary symbol game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. First, in S160 of FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (S160). When the ordinary electric accessory is operating (S160: yes), it is determined whether the ordinary electric accessory 12 is open (S162). On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory is not in operation (S160: no), this process ends (returns) as it is.
If the normal electric accessory is not open (S162: no), it is determined whether the normal symbol hit end effect is in progress (S164), and if the normal symbol hit end effect is not in progress (S164: no), the normal symbol hit start effect time. (S166), and if the normal symbol hit start effect time has passed (S166: yes), the process proceeds to the normal electric accessory opening process (S168), and the process ends.
The ordinary electric accessory opening process (S168) of this embodiment opens the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 69) based on the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 12 set in S136 described above (from the closed state). Open state).

If the normal electric accessory is open in the process of S162 of FIG. 20 (S162: yes), the process proceeds to S170 of FIG. 21 (a). Then, it is determined whether or not nine balls (specified number) have entered the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 69) (S170). When the specified number is reached (S170: yes), the normal electric accessory closing process (S174) is performed, the normal symbol hit end effect process is executed (S176), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory does not have 9 balls (specified number) (S170: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory has expired (S172). In the case of an affirmative determination (S172: yes), the process proceeds to S174. In the case of a negative determination (S172: no), the process ends as it is.

If the normal symbol hitting end effect is being produced in the process of S164 of FIG. 20 (S164: yes), the process proceeds to S180 shown in FIG. 21 (b), and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol hitting end effect time has elapsed (S180). ). If the normal symbol hit end effect time has elapsed (S180: yes), the normal symbol hit end command transmission process (S182) is executed, and the normal symbol hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 by this process. , End the normal symbol game. If the end effect time per normal symbol has not elapsed (S180: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is.

Next, the prize confirmation process of the special symbol (special symbol start prize confirmation process) will be described with reference to FIG. 22. This special symbol start winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine in FIG.
In the "starting prize confirmation process of the special symbol", first, it is determined whether or not the first starting port SW503 has detected the ball entering the first starting port 11 (S300). If there is no entry (S300: no), the process proceeds to S312. If there is a ball entering the first starting port 11 (S300: yes), the hold storage of the first special symbol stored in the main control device 80 in the process of S302 (hereinafter, the first hold storage or the first hold). It is determined whether or not the number of (also referred to as) is full (determines whether or not the upper limit has been reached). If it is full (S302: yes), the process proceeds to S312.

If the hold storage is not full (S302: no), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the outlier symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the like are read from the corresponding counter and extracted in the process of S304. Then, various extracted random numbers are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 80 as hold storage. The various extracted random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 80 and then stored in the hold storage area. Even if the reserved memory number of the first special symbol is "0", various random numbers such as the winning / failing random number extracted when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 are stored numbers less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were.
After that, a hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages of the first special symbol is added, and a hold number command of the first special symbol indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S310).
Although it is not shown, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like with respect to the stored memory of the first special symbol. When there is a possibility of a big hit or reach due to the look-ahead determination, it is desirable to send a look-ahead command indicating that fact to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second starting port SW504 has detected the entry of the ball into the second starting port 69 in the process of S312. If there is no ball entering (S312: no), this process ends. If there is a ball entering the second starting port 69 (S312: yes), it is determined in the process of S314 whether or not the number of the reserved memory of the second special symbol stored in the main control device 80 is full (upper limit). Determine if the number has been reached). If it is full (S314: yes), it returns.

If the hold memory of the second special symbol is not full (S314: no), in the processing of S316, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for determining a small hit symbol, a random number for determining a missed symbol, and a random number for reach determination. Random numbers etc. are read from the corresponding counter and extracted. Then, various extracted random numbers are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 80 as hold storage. The various extracted random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 80 and then stored in the hold storage area. Even if the reserved storage number of the second special symbol is "0", various random numbers such as the winning / failing random number extracted when the game ball enters the second starting port 69 are stored in less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were.

After that, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number of the second special symbol is added, and the second special figure hold number command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S322). Then return.
Although it is not shown, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like with respect to the stored memory of the second special symbol. When there is a possibility of a big hit or reach due to the look-ahead determination, it is desirable to send a look-ahead command indicating that fact to the sub-integrated control device 83.

The hit / fail determination process of the special symbol (first special symbol hit / fail determination process, second special symbol hit / fail determination process) will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 28. The pass / fail determination process of this special symbol is one of the subroutines of the pass / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine in FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 23, in the first special symbol hit / miss determination process, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation (S330). In S330, a negative determination (S300: no) determines whether or not the first special symbol is changing (S332), and a negative determination (S332: no) determines whether or not a confirmed symbol is being displayed. A determination (S334) is made, a negative determination (S334: no) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a first hold memory (above, hold memory according to S304 in FIG. 22) (S336), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S336). : Yes), the first reserved memory number is decremented (S338), and the process proceeds to S340 in FIG. 24.
When the special electric accessory is in operation (S330: yes), the first special symbol hit / miss determination process is terminated (returned) as it is, and the process proceeds to the second special symbol hit / miss determination process. If there is no first reserved memory (S336: no), the first special symbol hit / miss determination process is terminated (returned) as it is, and the process proceeds to the second special symbol hit / miss determination process.

In S340 of FIG. 24, the main control device 80 reads the oldest first reserved memory (erases the reserved memory), and determines whether or not the probability change flag is set (that is, 1). .. Here, when the probability variation flag is "1", it means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state.
In the case of an affirmative determination in S340 (S340: yes), the read random number for determining the jackpot is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S344), and the process proceeds to S348.
On the other hand, in S340, when the probability variation flag is "0" (S340: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S346), and the process proceeds to S348.

In S348, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the second special symbol is undergoing jackpot fluctuation, and if it is not during jackpot fluctuation (S348: no), decrements and reads the first hold memory. However, the random number for determining the jackpot is collated with the hit value to determine whether or not it is a jackpot (S350), and if it is determined to be a jackpot (S350: yes), a random number lottery using the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is performed. The jackpot symbol is determined (S352), and the jackpot variation pattern is determined by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the variation pattern in the jackpot variation pattern determination process (S354).
Then, after the fluctuation pattern determination process, the jackpot setting process is performed (S356), and the process proceeds to S364. The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot symbol (see FIGS. 11B and 12), and the game state after the jackpot (high probability state, presence / absence of opening extension, etc.) and information related to the jackpot game (big hit). Opening time (hereinafter also referred to as jackpot start interval time), opening pattern of jackpot 14, jackpot opening interval time, jackpot ending time (hereinafter also referred to as jackpot end interval time), number of rounds, interval between round games It is a process to acquire time, etc.).

In S352, the main control device 80 determines the jackpot symbol as one of the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol D by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol (FIG. 11 (b)). And FIG. 12). It should be noted that any of the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol D is selected with a probability of 25%.
As described above with reference to FIG. 12, when the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B are selected, the round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened is performed six times. Further, when the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol D are selected, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened is performed eight times.
However, after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol C and after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol D, the gaming states of the pachinko machine 50 are in specific states (high probability gaming state and non-open). Shift to the extended state). Further, after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol A and after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol B, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a normal stochastic gaming state and is extended without opening. It is in a state.

Here, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination process (S354) will be described.
First, a case where a big hit is determined in the first specific state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state) will be described. When the main control device 80 is determined to be a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol, the gaming state at that time (when starting the fluctuation) is a specific state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state). Even in the normal state (low probability gaming state and non-open extension state), the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is determined to be 0.6 seconds to 60 seconds (see FIG. 11A). ..

Return to FIG. When it is determined in S348 that the second special symbol is undergoing jackpot fluctuation (S348: yes), or the first hold memory is decremented, the read jackpot determination random number is collated with the hit value, and it is not a jackpot. If it is determined (S350: no), the deviation symbol is determined (S358), the fluctuation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (S360), the deviation setting process is performed (S362), and the process proceeds to S364. ..

In the out-of-order setting process, the pachinko machine 50, which can shift the game state to the open extension state after executing the big hit game, performs a process of -1 if the number of time reductions is positive. However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, since the game state is uniformly changed to the non-open extension state after the big hit game is executed (because it is the pachinko machine 50 without the time saving), the processing of reducing the number of time reductions by -1 is performed. There is no. However, if the number of probability changes is positive, the process of -1 is performed, but since the number of probability changes is set to the initial value (10000), once it is set to the high probability state, a big hit does not occur until the end of work. Even so, the probability variation number does not become "0" in the process of S474 described later. When the probability variation number is set to "50 times" or "100 times", the probability variation number is determined to be "0" by the process of S474 described later, and the high probability state, and eventually the small hit rush ends.

Here, the deviation variation pattern determination process (S360) will be described with reference to FIG. 11A.
First, a case where it is determined to be out of position in a specific state (high-probability gaming state and non-open extension state) will be described. In a specific state (high-probability gaming state and non-open extension state), the main control device 80 sets the fluctuation time of the first special symbol from 0.6 seconds when it is determined that the first special symbol is out of alignment. Determined to be 60 seconds. Further, in the "normal probability state and non-open extension state", the main control device 80 sets the fluctuation time of the first special symbol to 0.6 seconds to 180 when it is determined that the first special symbol is out of alignment. Determine in seconds.

Following S356 or S362, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, the data indicating either the jackpot, the reach loss (there is a loss but with the reach display), or the loss without the reach display and the fluctuation time are specified. The fluctuation start command (display control command) including the data of the fluctuation pattern to be output is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S364), and the second special symbol hit / miss determination process is performed.

When S364 is executed, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. At that time, the fluctuation remaining time timer indicating the remaining time of the fluctuation of the first special symbol shows the fluctuation specified by the processing of S354 or S360. The remaining time (variable time) is set. Then, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started, the remaining time of the fluctuation is subtracted and updated with the passage of time. That is, the fluctuation remaining time timer is subtracted and updated, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol proceeds by continuing the measurement of the fluctuation remaining time. Then, when the value of the fluctuation remaining time timer becomes "0", the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is terminated (affirmative determination is made in S430 described later).

As shown in FIG. 25, in the second special symbol hit / miss determination process, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation (S370). In S370, a negative judgment (S370: no) determines whether or not the second special symbol is changing (S372), and a negative judgment (S372: no) determines whether or not a confirmed symbol is being displayed. Judgment (S374), negative determination (S374: no), determination of whether or not there is a second reserved memory (above, reserved memory according to S316 in FIG. 22) is determined (S376), and in the case of affirmative determination (S376). : Yes), the second reserved memory number is decremented (S378), and the process proceeds to S380 in FIG.
In addition, when the special electric accessory is in operation (S370: yes) or when there is no second hold memory (S376: no), the second special symbol winning / failing determination process is terminated (returned) as it is, and a big hit. Move to game processing.

In S380 of FIG. 26, the main control device 80 reads the oldest second reserved memory (erases the reserved memory), and determines whether or not the probability change flag is set (that is, 1). .. Here, when the probability variation flag is "1", it means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state. In the case of affirmative determination (S380: yes), the read random number for determining the jackpot is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S382), and the process proceeds to S386.
On the other hand, in S380, when the probability variation flag is "0" (S380: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S384), and the process proceeds to S386.

In S386, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the first special symbol is undergoing jackpot fluctuation. When the jackpot is not fluctuating (S386: no), the main controller 80 decrements the second hold memory, collates the read random number for determining the jackpot with the hit value, and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (s). S388). In the case of a jackpot (S388: yes), the jackpot symbol is determined by the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (S390), and the jackpot variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern in the jackpot variation pattern determination process (S392). The jackpot setting process is performed (S394), and the process proceeds to S412. The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot symbol (see FIGS. 11 (c) and 13), the game state after the jackpot (whether or not the opening is extended, etc.) and information related to the jackpot game (big hit opening time, jackpot opening). It is a process of acquiring 14 open patterns, a jackpot ending time, the number of rounds, etc.).

In S390, the main control device 80 determines the jackpot symbol as one of the jackpot symbol E to the jackpot symbol H by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol (FIG. 11 (c), FIG. See 13).
As described above with reference to FIG. 13, when the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is selected, the round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened is performed eight times. Further, when the jackpot symbol G or the jackpot symbol H is selected, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened is performed 10 times.
However, after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol G and after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol H, the gaming states of the pachinko machine 50 are in specific states (high probability gaming state and non-open). Shift to the extended state). Further, after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol E and after the end of the jackpot game based on the finalized display of the jackpot symbol F, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a normal stochastic gaming state and is extended without opening. It is in a state.

Here, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination process (S392) will be described.
First, a case where a big hit is determined in a high-probability gaming state and a non-open extension state will be described. When the main control device 80 is determined to be a big hit in a specific state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state), the gaming state at that time (when starting the fluctuation) is the specific state (high probability state). In both the non-open extension state and the normal state (normal probability state and non-open extension state), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is determined to be 0.6 seconds to 60 seconds (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). a))

In S388, the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (S388: no), in S396, the main controller 80 uses the read big hit determination random number as the hit value. To determine whether or not it is a small hit. This compares the extracted big hit determination random number value with the table in which the predetermined small hit value is stored. The small hit probability of the second special symbol is 1 / 1.03 (see FIG. 10). Further, in the case of affirmative determination (S396: yes), in S398, the main control device 80 uses the small hit symbols a to small as the small hit symbols based on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 and the random number for determining the small hit symbol. It is determined to be one of the winning symbols d (see FIG. 14).
Here, the small hit symbol a to the small hit symbol d are all selected with a probability of 25%.

After that, the small hit fluctuation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (S400), the small hit setting process (S404) is performed, and the process proceeds to S412.
In the small hit setting process (S404) of this embodiment, the information related to the small hit game (small hit opening time (hereinafter, small hit start interval time)) is performed by the small hit symbol a to the small hit symbol d (see FIG. 14). (Also referred to as), the opening pattern of, and the ending time of the small hit (hereinafter, also referred to as the small hit end interval time)) are acquired.

Also, in the small hit setting process (S404), if the number of time reductions is positive, the process of -1 is performed. However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, after the big hit game is executed, the game state is uniformly changed to the non-open extension state and does not become the open extension state (because it is the pachinko machine 50 without shortening the time), so the small hit. In the setting process (S404), the process of reducing the number of time reductions by -1 is not performed. However, if the number of probable changes is positive, the process of -1 is performed. This point is the same as the deviation setting process (S362) relating to the first special symbol described above.

That is, as shown in FIG. 14, when the selected small hit symbol is the small hit symbol a, the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as the small hit game a) in which the large winning opening 14 is opened once in 0.3 seconds. Is executed and the small hit symbol b is executed, a small hit game (hereinafter referred to as a small hit game b) in which the large winning opening 14 is opened twice in 0.3 seconds is executed. Further, when the selected small hit symbol is the small hit symbol c, the large winning opening 14 is opened once in 1.4 seconds, a predetermined interval (1.2 seconds) is sandwiched, and the large winning opening 14 is set to 0. . A small hit game that opens once in 1 second (hereinafter referred to as small hit game c) is executed, and if it is a small hit symbol d, a small hit game that opens the big winning opening 14 once in 1.5 seconds (hereinafter referred to as a small hit game c) Hereinafter, the small hit game d) is executed.

Then, the small hit game d is most likely to enter the large winning opening 14 during the small hit game, and the small hit game c is most likely to enter the large winning opening 14 during the small hit game. The possibility is next highest. The small hit game b is less likely than the small hit game c to have a game ball enter the large winning opening 14 during the small hit game, and the small hit game a is less likely to enter the large winning opening 14 during the small hit game. The ball is least likely to enter.
However, as described above, regardless of the selected small hit symbol, the small hit game d, in which the game ball is likely to enter the large winning opening 14, is executed and the small hit rush is effectively performed. May be.

Here, the small hit variation pattern determination process (S400) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, a case where a small hit is determined in a specific state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state) will be described. In the specific state (high probability gaming state and non-open extension state), when the main control device 80 determines that it is a small hit, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is determined to be 1 second.
A case where a small hit is determined in a normal state (normal probability game state and non-open extension state) will be described. In the normal state (normal probability game state and non-open extension state), when the main control device 80 determines that it is a small hit, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is determined to be 10 minutes.

In S386, when the first special symbol is undergoing jackpot fluctuation (S386: yes), or when the read jackpot determination random number is collated with the hit value and determined to be out of order (S396: no), the outlier symbol (S406), the deviation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (S408), the deviation setting process is performed (S410), and the process proceeds to S412.

In the disengagement setting process of S410, in the pachinko machine 50 in which the game state can shift to the open extension state after the big hit game is executed, if the number of time reductions is positive, a process of -1 is performed (see a modified example described later). However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, since the game state is uniformly changed to the non-open extension state after the big hit game is executed (because it is the pachinko machine 50 without the time saving), the processing of reducing the number of time reductions by -1 is performed. There is no. However, if the number of probable changes is positive, the process of -1 is performed. This point is the same as the deviation setting process (S362) relating to the first special symbol described above.

Here, the deviation variation pattern determination process (S408) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, a case where it is determined to be out of alignment in a specific state (high probability state and non-open extension state) will be described. When the main control device 80 determines that the main control device 80 has come off in a specific state (high probability state and non-open extension state), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is determined to be 0.6 seconds to 1.5 seconds.

On the other hand, in the normal state (normal probability state and non-open extension state), when it is determined that the second special symbol is out of alignment, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is determined to be 10 minutes. That is, even if a game ball is inserted into the second winning opening 69 in the normal state (normal probability game state and non-open extension state), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is long (10 minutes), and the game efficiency is poor. It has become. Moreover, even if a game ball enters the second prize opening 69, the number of prize balls is one (that is, because it is a "one ball prize ball with one ball"), so that the player is in a normal state. The possibility of launching a game ball aiming at the second winning opening 69 is low.

Return to FIG. Following S394, S404 or S410, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, data indicating any of a large hit, a small hit, a reach loss (a miss but with a reach display), and a loss without a reach display. The fluctuation start command (display control command) including the fluctuation pattern data for specifying the fluctuation time is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S412), and the process shifts to the jackpot game process.

When S412 is executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and at that time, the variation remaining time timer indicating the remaining time of the variation of the second special symbol is specified by the processing of S392, S400 or S408. The remaining fluctuation time (fluctuation time) is set. Then, when the change of the second special symbol is started, the remaining time of the change is subtracted and updated with the passage of time. That is, the fluctuation remaining time timer is subtracted and updated, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol proceeds by continuing the measurement of the fluctuation remaining time. Then, when the value of the fluctuation remaining time timer becomes "0", the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is terminated (affirmative determination is made in S430 described later).

In S332 of FIG. 23, when it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S332: yes), or in S372 of FIG. 25, it is determined that the second special symbol is changing (S372). : Yes), the process proceeds to S430 in FIG. 27, and it is determined whether or not the symbol variation time (based on the variation pattern of S354, S360, S392, S400, or S408) has elapsed.
That is, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress, whether or not the fluctuation time specified by S354 or S360 has elapsed (the variable remaining time timer corresponding to the first special symbol becomes "0". Whether or not) is determined (S430). If the fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress, whether or not the fluctuation time specified by S392, S400, or S408 has elapsed (the variation remaining time timer corresponding to the second special symbol is "0". (S430).

When the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has elapsed (S430: yes), the process shifts to S438 via S436. Further, if a negative determination is made in the process of S430, the process proceeds to S438 as it is.
Here, in S436, the corresponding special symbol (hereinafter referred to as one special symbol), that is, the definite symbol display process (S436) of the special symbol positively determined in S430 among the first special symbol or the second special symbol. To execute.

In this confirmation symbol display processing (S436), the corresponding special symbol is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 with a command to display the confirmation symbol (symbol confirmation command), and a command is output to the special symbol display device. Stop at the confirmed symbol. In this embodiment, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, but since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to execute the effect display in the same manner while suppressing the number of commands.
Then, in S438, it is determined whether or not it is the pass / fail determination process of the first special symbol, and if affirmative determination is made (S438: yes), the process proceeds to S370 of FIG. 25 (shifts to the pass / fail determination process of the second special symbol). ), And if a negative determination is made (S438: no), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process.

When it is determined in S334 of FIG. 23 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S334: yes), or when it is determined in S374 of FIG. 25 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S374: yes), the process proceeds to S440 of FIG. 28. To do.
In S440, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended, and when the display time of the confirmed symbol ends (S440: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol ends. (S444), shift to S446. If the display time of the confirmed symbol has not ended (S440: no), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process as it is.

In S446, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a combination that will be a big hit, and if it is determined that the combination is a big hit (S446: yes), the other After performing the variation end processing (S450) of the special symbol (special symbol other than the special symbol whose variation time has elapsed in S430), the process proceeds to S454.
Here, in the change end processing (S450) of the other special symbol, it is confirmed whether or not the other special symbol is changing, and if the other special symbol is changing, the other special symbol is forced. It comes off and stops at the symbol.
Then, if the other special symbol is changing, the other special symbol is forcibly removed and stopped at the symbol, and then the process proceeds to S454. If the other special symbol is not changing, S454 is used as it is. Move to processing. When the change of the other special symbol is forcibly stopped in the change end processing (S450) of the other special symbol, a command for specifying that the other special symbol is stopped at the out-of-order symbol. Is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the value of the stop flag is set to "1".

In the process of S454, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set to "1" (S454), in the case of affirmative judgment (S454: yes), the probability change flag is set to "0" (S456), and the process proceeds to S458. To do. Further, in the case of a negative determination (S454: no), the process proceeds to S458 as it is.
In S458, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set to "1", and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S458: yes), sets the time saving flag to "0" (S460), and S462. Move to. Further, in the case of a negative determination (S458: no), the process proceeds to S462 as it is.
However, in the pachinko machine 50, since the gaming state does not shift to the open extension state (time saving state), a negative determination is uniformly made in S458.

In S462, which shifts when S460 is executed or when a negative determination is made in S458 (S458: no), the jackpot flag is set to "1" by the condition device operation start process. Subsequently, in S468, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and in S470, the jackpot game start process is performed. In the jackpot game start process, a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the jackpot game start process is completed, the process shifts to the jackpot game process.
Since the pachinko machine 50 makes a right-handed hit during the jackpot game, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the command to start the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot start command) is the effect display device 6. Set the screen to the right-handed display screen.

In S446, if it is determined that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big hit display (S456: no), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is "1" (S472), and if it is "1" (S472). S472: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S474). In the case of an affirmative determination (S474: yes), the probability change flag is set to "0" (S476), and the process proceeds to S478. If the probability change flag is "0" (S472: no) or the number of probability changes is not 0 (S474: no), the process proceeds to S478.

In S478, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is "1", and if it is "1" (S478: yes), determines whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (S480). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S480: yes), the time reduction flag is set to "0" in S482, and the process proceeds to S484.
If the time reduction flag is "0" (S478: no) or the number of time reductions is not 0 (S480: no), the process proceeds to S484 as it is.
Since the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 does not shift to the open extension state (time saving state), the pachinko machine 50 is uniformly negatively determined in S478.

In S484, the main control device 80 issues a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is in the high probability state and whether or not the open extension state is in the open extension state after the special symbol determination time (600 ms). It transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 and shifts to S486. However, in the pachinko machine 50, a state designation command indicating that the gaming state is in the open extension state (time saving state) is not transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In the case of this embodiment, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the special symbol hit / fail determination process is after the special symbol confirmation time, but at the start of the special symbol change and the power supply. It may be configured to send a status specification command even at the time of recovery.
In S486, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol, and if an affirmative determination is made in S486 (when the second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol). ), The process proceeds to (S486: yes) and S488, and if a negative determination is made (S486: no), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process as it is.

In S488, the fluctuation interruption processing (S488) of the other special symbol (in this embodiment, the first special symbol) is performed. Here, in the fluctuation interruption processing (S488) of the other special symbol (first special symbol), it is confirmed whether or not the other special symbol (first special symbol) is changing, and the other special symbol changes. If it is medium, the fluctuation of the other special symbol is interrupted. Then, if the other special symbol is not changing, the process proceeds to S492 as it is. In the fluctuation interruption processing (S488) of the other special symbol, only the measurement of the fluctuation of the other special symbol (first special symbol) is interrupted, and when the small hit game is completed, the other special symbol (first special symbol) is interrupted. The measurement of the fluctuation of the special symbol) is restarted. In S488, the value of the interruption flag is set to "1".
Here, when the main control device 80 performs S488, a command (variation interruption command) for suspending the fluctuation of the other special symbol (first special symbol) and the other special symbol (first special symbol) at the time of the fluctuation interruption are performed. A command for specifying the remaining time of the fluctuation of the symbol) (the value of the fluctuation remaining time timer indicating the remaining time of the fluctuation of the first special symbol) may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S492, the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S492). Then, after the processing of S492, the small hit game start processing (S496) is performed, and the process shifts to the big hit game processing.
In the small hit game start process (S496), a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (small hit opening time, opening pattern, small hit ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.
First, as shown in FIG. 29, in the jackpot game process, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S500). When it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes) and the large winning opening 14 is open (S502), and it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is closed. (S502: no), it is determined whether the large winning opening 14 is closed during the interval between round games (S506). If it is not even during the interval between round games (S506: no), it is determined whether the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508). If this is also a negative determination (S508: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect of starting the big hit game has elapsed (S510). When the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S510: yes), the jackpot opening process (S512) is performed to end (return) the jackpot game process.
In S500, when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the process shifts to the small hit game process shown in FIG. 32. Further, in S510, if the jackpot start effect time has not elapsed (S510: no), the jackpot game process is terminated.

If it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is open (S502: yes), the process proceeds to S514 in FIG. 30 to determine whether or not 10 large winning openings 14 have been won. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 is 10, but it may be 8 or 9, and is not particularly limited.
If 10 pieces have not been won in the large winning opening 14 (S514: no), the process proceeds to S516 to determine whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired. When the opening time ends (S516: yes), the process proceeds to S518. If the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is not finished (S516: no), the big hit game process is finished (returned) as it is.

In S514, when it is determined that 10 game balls have won in the large winning opening 14 (the specified number of winnings has been reached) (S514: yes), or in S516, the opening time of the large winning opening 14 is the specified arrival time. (S516: yes), the jackpot closing process (S518) is performed, the jackpot interval process (S520) is performed, and the jackpot game process is completed (returned).

Return to FIG. If it is determined in S506 of FIG. 29 that the interval is in progress (S506: yes), the process proceeds to S522 of FIG. 30 to determine whether or not the interval time between round games has elapsed. When the interval time between round games has elapsed (S522: yes), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 was opened immediately before the final round (S524). If the interval time between round games has not elapsed (S522: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned) as it is. In S524, if it is the final round (S524: yes), the jackpot end effect processing (S526) is performed, and the jackpot game processing is completed (returned).

In S524, if it is not the final round (S524: no), the process of opening the big winning opening 14 (S528) is performed, and the big hit game process is finished (returned). In the process of opening / closing the large winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub-integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect according to the round.

Return to FIG. If it is determined in S508 of FIG. 29 that the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508: yes), the process proceeds to S530 of FIG. 31 to determine whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. When the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S530: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S532), the operation of the condition device is stopped (S534), and the process proceeds to S536.
If the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S530: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned).
Then, in S536, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change in the next game state. In the case of affirmative determination (S536: yes), the probability variation number is set (S538), and the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S540). When the probability change flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. The number of probability changes is set to 10,000.

Whether or not a negative determination is made in S536 (S536: no) or when S540 is executed, it is determined whether or not to shift to S544 and shift to a shorter time in the next game state. However, since the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 does not shift to the open extension state (time saving state), the pachinko machine 50 is uniformly negatively determined in S544 and shifts to S550.
In the pachinko machine 50 in which the gaming state shifts to the open extension state (time saving state), a positive determination may be made in S544. In such a case, in the case where the affirmative judgment is made in S544, following the affirmative judgment in S544, the process of setting the number of time reductions (S546) and the time reduction flag being set to 1 (S548) are performed, and then the process proceeds to S550. To do. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, the opening extension function of shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set. Further, in the pachinko machine 50 that shifts to the open extension state (time reduction state), the number of time reductions may be the same as the number of probability changes. In addition, when shifting to the high probability and time saving state after executing the big hit game, the probability variation number and the time saving number are set to the first number, and when shifting to the normal probability and time saving state after executing the big hit game, the time saving number is set. The first number of times may be set to be less than the first number of times.

In S550, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the stop flag is set to "1". In the case of an affirmative determination (S550: yes), the stop flag is set to "0" (S552), and the process proceeds to S554. Further, in the case of a negative determination (S552: no), the process proceeds to S554 as it is.
In S554, the main control device 80 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in subsequent S556, transmits a state designation command to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, the jackpot game process is returned.

Next, the small hit game process executed after being negatively determined in S500 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.
First, in S600, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, and if it is operating (S600: yes), determines whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open. (S602), in the case of a negative determination (S602: no), it is determined whether or not it is in the interval between small hit games (S604), and if it is not in the interval between small hit games (S604: no), it is small. It is determined whether or not it is the end effect of the hit game (S606), and if it is not during the end effect of the small hit game (S606: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the start effect of the small hit game has elapsed. A determination (S608) is made, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S608: yes), the large winning opening 14 is opened (S610), and the small hit game process is completed (return).
In S600, when the special electric accessory is not operating (S600: no), or in S608, when it is determined that the time required for the small hit start effect has not elapsed (S608: no), The small hit game process is finished (returned) as it is.

If it is determined in S602 of FIG. 32 that the large winning opening 14 is open (S602: yes), the process proceeds to S620 of FIG. 33 to determine whether or not 10 large winning openings 14 have been won. In the case of a negative determination (S620: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired (S622), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S622: yes), the process proceeds to S624.

When it is determined that 10 game balls have won in the large winning opening 14 (S620: yes), the main control device 80 closes the large winning opening 14 (S624) and performs a small hit interval process (S624). S626), the small hit game process is completed (returned).

In this embodiment, the maximum opening time in the case of the small hit game a based on the small hit symbol a is set to 0.3 seconds, and the maximum opening time in the case of the small hit game b based on the small hit symbol b is 0. .3 seconds is set to 2 times. Further, in the case of the small hit game c based on the small hit symbol c, the maximum opening time is 1.5 seconds in total, which is one time in 1.4 seconds and one time in 0.1 seconds. .. Further, in the case of the small hit game c based on the small hit symbol d, the maximum opening time is 1.5 seconds for opening once in 1.5 seconds. However, the types of small hit games that can be executed, the mode of the large winning opening 14 during the small hit game execution, and the like are not limited to this. For example, the small hit game to be executed may be limited to the small hit symbol d, and a small amount of game balls may be reliably acquired each time the small hit game is performed during the small hit rush.

In S622, if the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has not ended (S622: no), the small hit game process ends (returns).
If it is determined in S604 of FIG. 32 that the small hit interval is in progress (S604: yes), the process proceeds to S630 of FIG. 33 to determine whether or not the small hit interval time has elapsed. When the small hit interval time has elapsed (S630: yes), the process proceeds to S632. Further, in the case of a negative determination (S630: no), the small hit game process is terminated (returned).
In S632, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the specified number (here, once or twice) of the large winning openings 14 has been opened or 10 have been won. In the case of an affirmative determination (S632: yes), the small hit end effect process (S634) is performed to end the small hit game process.

In the case of a negative judgment in S632 (S632: no), the large winning opening 14 is opened by the opening processing (S636) of the large winning opening 14, and whether the specified opening time set according to the type of the small hit game elapses. When a specified number of game balls enter the large winning opening 14 within the specified opening time, the small hit game process is completed (returned). That is, in the small hit game, the specified opening time (“0.3 seconds”, “0.3 seconds × 2”, “1.4 + 0.1”, “1.5 seconds”) of the large winning opening 14 elapses. Alternatively, the small hit will end when 10 or more game balls win a prize within the specified opening time. In reality, the specified number (10) of game balls rarely enter within the specified opening time.

Return to FIG. If it is determined in S606 of FIG. 32 that the small hit end effect is in progress (S606: yes), the process proceeds to S640 of FIG. 33, and it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S640), and affirmative. In the case of determination (S640: yes), the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped (S644), the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S646), and the process proceeds to S648.
In S648, the main control unit 80 determines whether or not the interruption flag is set to "1". In the case of an affirmative determination (S648: yes), the interruption flag is set to "0" (S650), and the small hit game process is terminated.
If the small hit end effect time has not elapsed (S640: no), or if the interruption flag is "0" (S648: no), the small hit game process is terminated (returned).

When the interruption flag was set to "0", the main control device 80 released the fluctuation interruption of the special symbol (first special symbol) that had been interrupted due to the small hit game toward the sub-integrated device 83. A command indicating that (suspension release command) may be sent. At that time, the remaining fluctuation time related to the first special symbol may be transmitted to the sub-integrated device 83. By canceling the interruption flag, the main control device 80 starts the interrupted variation display of the first special symbol, and restarts the measurement (update) of the remaining variation time of the first special symbol.

Next, the features of the pachinko machine 50 of Example 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. In addition, in the column of "ball exit" in FIGS. 34 to 36, the "down arrow with a double circle" indicates that a specific prize has been generated (a prize has been generated for the specific prize openings 34P and 35P). It is shown, and the "down arrow without a double circle" indicates that a prize has been given to the large winning opening 14.

34 and 35 are time charts showing the relationship between the round game and the ball output while the jackpot game is being executed.
As shown in FIG. 35, a round game according to the third opening pattern (2nd to 6th rounds of the jackpot game B, 2nd to 8th rounds of the jackpot game D, 2nd to 8th rounds of the jackpot game F, and a jackpot game). In the 2nd to 10th rounds of H), when the specified arrival time (opening limit time) of 28 seconds elapses or a game ball with a specified number of balls of 10 enters the large winning opening 14, the round game is played. finish.
This round game is a so-called "full open" round game, and there is a high possibility that 10 specified number of balls will enter the large winning opening 14 before the specified arrival time of 28 seconds has elapsed.

In the round game according to this third opening pattern, a predetermined amount of prize balls (10 prize balls for each prize, that is, 100 prize balls, that is, 100 prize balls) are obtained in a relatively short time by each round game. Can be done. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, even if this round game is completed, there is a possibility of a specific prize, so that the following effects can be obtained.
For example, the player said, "It is impossible for the movable guiding member 14G to guide the game ball from the so-called" fully open state (a state showing a specific example of the second state) to the opening 14K of the game ball. After confirming that "it has returned to the normal state (first state) and it has become impossible to enter the large winning opening 14," there is a possibility of winning a prize in the specific winning openings 34P and 35P.
Therefore, when the round game is being executed (the guided movable guiding member 14G is advancing), if the guided movable guiding member 14G is guiding the game ball, the guidance is being performed at the end of the round game. The game ball is released into the game area 3, and there is a possibility of winning a prize in the specific winning openings 34P and 35P. Therefore, the player gets a sense of accomplishment based on "the variable winning device (large winning opening 14) cannot be won", and then further based on the winning of the specific winning openings 34P and 35P. In order to win the prize ball, you can experience the "feeling of gaining".

Further, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, on the condition that the big hit game that enables the winning of the big winning opening 14 is executed, the winning of the specific winning opening 34P, 35 different from the big winning opening 14 is performed. It becomes possible to obtain a prize ball based on it. As a result, when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit, the player can not only win the big hit but also win the prize ball based on the prizes in the specific winning openings 34P and 35P which will not occur unless the big hit is made. , Can be expected as an addition. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an unprecedented interest.

When the round game according to the first opening pattern shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 is executed, the total time for the large winning opening 14 to be in the second state is 28 seconds, or the specified winning ball is entered in the large winning opening 14. When dozens of game balls enter, the round game ends. Further, when the round game according to the second opening pattern shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 is executed, the total time for the large winning opening 14 to be in the second state is 4 seconds, or the large winning opening When a game ball having a specified number of balls of 10 enters in 14, the round game ends.
In the round game according to the first opening pattern and the round game following the second opening pattern, short opening (opening according to the third opening pattern, that is, opening shorter than full opening) is executed a plurality of times.

In this case, since the short opening is executed a plurality of times during one round game, the movable guiding member 14G that is guiding the game ball is in the advanced position before the movable guiding member 14G completes the guidance of the opening 14K of the game ball. The frequency of releasing the game ball in the middle of guidance increases by shifting to the retracted position. Therefore, it becomes an obstacle to reach the "specified number of winnings" which is one of the end conditions of the round game according to the first open pattern and the round game according to the second open pattern, and the end of the round game can be delayed, that is, it is quite difficult. There is a tendency to use up the opening time limit, which is the other end condition of the round game, without reaching the "specified number of winnings". Further, at this time, the released game balls win the specific prize openings 34P and 35P, and even though the big hit game is in progress, they are not bound by the restrictions related to the prize balls predetermined in the large prize opening 14. The payout can be provided to the player.
Therefore, when the movable guide member 14G is in the advanced position, it is placed on the movable guide member 14G well, and the ball is released at a good timing before entering the opening 14K to extend the end of the round game (the round game ends quickly). In the meantime, it becomes a game-like game where you aim to win a prize at the specific winning openings 34P and 35P and get a ball other than a big hit, and you can expect an unprecedented improvement in interest.

FIG. 36 is a time chart showing the relationship between the round game and the ball output during the so-called “small hit rush”. Here, although it is described as "round game" in FIG. 36, this "round game" means an opening operation in the opening pattern of the small hit game.
As shown in FIG. 36, the small hit game (the probability that the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a small hit is 1 / 1.03) is executed at a much higher frequency than the big hit game in the high probability game state (1 / 1.03). In the small hit games a to d), one or two game balls can be won in the large winning opening 14. Moreover, in this embodiment, the ending closure executed in association with the small hit game and the game ball guided by the movable guide member 14G during the execution of the third intermediate closure can win the specific winning openings 34P and 35P. Produces sex. Therefore, during the "small hit rush", not only when the big winning opening 14 is open, but also when the big winning opening 14 is closed (when the ending is closed or the third intermediate is closed), the prize ball is awarded. May get.

Therefore, during the execution of the "small hit rush", when the movable guide member 14G is in the advanced position, the movable guide member 14G is successfully placed on the movable guide member 14G, and the ball is released at a good timing before entering the opening 14K. The following effects can be obtained if the winning balls other than the big hits are to be obtained with the aim of winning the winning openings 34P and 35P. In other words, the execution frequency of the small hit game is higher than the execution frequency of the big hit game, and a small amount of prize balls (a small amount of prize balls based on the winning of the big prize opening in the small hit game that is executed frequently). , A small amount of prize balls based on the fact that the movable guiding member 14G being guided frequently wins the specific winning openings 34P and 35P) can be continuously obtained. Therefore, during the "small hit rush", even if the large winning opening 14 is closed, a small amount of winning balls based on the winning of the specific winning openings 34P and 35P can be obtained with high frequency. , The player feels as if the small hit game is executed more frequently.

Next, the features and the like of the effect executed by the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be briefly described.
In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on each command transmitted from the main control device 80, and performs a display effect on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. It also controls the sound effect output from the speaker 66, and controls the light emitting mode of the LED lamp 26 for illumination.
Although detailed illustration is omitted, an effect display (variation effect) corresponding to the start of variation of the special symbol is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, this effect display ends when the variation time (variation time of the special symbol) specified by the above-mentioned variation pattern elapses, and the result of the hit / fail judgment is displayed by the effect symbol (for example, the doublet symbol of the arithmetic number). Will be done.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 issues a jackpot start command (command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (information on the jackpot opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) from the main control device 80). Upon receipt (see S470 in FIG. 28), the jackpot start effect (opening effect) is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and when the execution time of the jackpot start effect elapses, the round related to the first round is executed. The game is started (see S512 in FIG. 29). Further, when the end condition of the round game related to the first round is satisfied (when affirmative judgment is made in S514 or S516 in FIG. 30), the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the game. The effect symbol control device 82 and the like are controlled to execute an interval effect (an effect indicating that the interval period is between round games).
Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 specifies the end condition of the round game constituting the big hit game to be started by the "information (opening pattern, number of rounds, etc.) related to the big hit game received from the main control device 80. Further, when the opening pattern is the first opening pattern or the second opening pattern, it is possible to specify the execution timing of the "intermediate closing" during the execution of the round game.

Then, when the end condition of the round game after the second round is satisfied, the next round game is started after the interval effect. After that, the same process is executed until the end condition of the round game related to the final round is satisfied. Then, when the end condition of the round game related to the final round is satisfied, the jackpot game ends after the ending effect.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, "a chance to obtain a specific prize will soon occur" before the end condition of the round game is satisfied or before the "intermediate closure" is started during the round game. "To do" is notified. For example, before the end of the round game of a predetermined round (when the number of prizes obtained by subtracting 1 from the specified number of prizes is obtained) or before the "intermediate closure", the "special prize is obtained" called "bonus GET". Is suggested. Then, the player who faces this suggestion effect can increase the firing intensity of the game ball, place more game balls on the movable guide member 14G, and the game balls can win the specific winning openings 34P and 35P with a higher probability. It will be a challenge.
For example, the main control device 80 transmits a predetermined command when the number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 becomes "the number of winnings obtained by subtracting 1 from the specified number of winnings" during each round game. Then, the execution of the suggestion effect may be controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the command.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the large winning opening 14 (variable winning device) is in the second state (the state in which the movable guide member 14G is displaced to the advance position) according to the predetermined state (predetermined opening pattern). In the big hit game and the small hit game, it is possible to provide the player with a ball within a range limited by the preset "specified number of winnings" and "specified arrival time (specified opening time". Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the movable guide member 14G advances and retracts, there is a possibility that the game ball in the middle of guidance wins a prize in the specific winning openings 34P and 35P.
When the state of the large winning opening 14 (variable winning device) becomes the second state, the conditions (number of prize balls, specified arrival time, specified number of winnings (count)) that limit the specified number of balls to be ejected from the large winning opening are accompanied by this. It is possible to let the player enjoy the ball out without being bound by the number)).

Further, when the predetermined round is a short opening pattern (first opening pattern or second opening pattern) as the opening pattern of the big hit game, the movable guiding member 14G is before the game ball is guided to the opening 14G. , The frequency of displacement from the advance position to the evacuation position and the release of the game ball in the middle of guidance increases. This hinders the arrival of the specified number of prizes, which is one of the conditions for ending the round game (condition for opening the large winning opening) (it is difficult to reach the specified number of prizes, and the predetermined arrival time (opening). Time) tends to be used up). Further, at this time, the released game balls win the specific prize openings 34P and 35P, and even though they are in a big hit game, they are not bound by the restrictions on the prize balls set in the end conditions of the round game. The payout can be provided to the player.
Therefore, when the movable guide member 14G is in the advanced position, it is placed on the movable guide member 14G well, and the ball is released at a good timing before entering the opening 14K to extend the end of the round game, and during that time, the specific winning opening 34P , Aiming to win a prize of 35P, it becomes a game of getting a ball other than a big hit, and it can be expected to improve the interest that has never been seen before.

(2) Example 2
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of Example 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.
In the first embodiment, the movable guide member 14G is moved back and forth (front and back based on the player) so that it can be displaced to the advance position or the retract position.

However, the movable guide member 14G may be set to the advance position or the retracted position by an operation other than the advance / retreat of the movable guide member 14G. For example, as shown in the second embodiment of FIGS. 37 and 38, the movable guide member 14G can be rotated around a predetermined pivot G1 as a fulcrum, and can be set to an advance position or a retract position depending on the difference in the rotation position. May be good. Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.

Like the movable guide member 14G of the first embodiment, the movable guide member 14G of the second embodiment is also configured to have a predetermined length in the left-right direction (similar to FIG. 5), and the game board 1 plane (similar to FIG. 5) at the upper end thereof. It is rotatably installed by a pivot axis G1 parallel to the front surface portion 1a) of the game board.
FIG. 37A shows a state in which the movable guide member 14G is in the retracted position. When the movable guide member 14G of the second embodiment is in the retracted position, the movable guiding member 14G retracts from the game area 3 in a posture of hanging from the pivot axis without interfering with the flowing game ball.

Further, the specific winning openings 34P and 35P are arranged below the movable guiding member 14G, but the specific winning openings 35P on the right side are arranged at positions shifted to the left side from the position of the right end portion of the movable guiding member 14G. ing. Therefore, it is difficult for the game ball that has flowed down the flow path R to win a prize in the specific winning openings 34P and 35P.

FIG. 37B shows a state in which the movable guide member 14G is in the advanced position. That is, the state shown in FIG. 37 (b) is a state in which the state (advanced state) is rotated forward and upward from the state (retracted state) in FIG. 37 (a) and is maintained at a position substantially perpendicular to one surface of the game board. Is.

In this way, when the movable guide member 14G is in the advanced position, the right end portion of the movable guide member 14G in front view cuts off the flow path R halfway. Then, in the flow path R, the game ball that has flowed down the portion (upper portion R1) located above the movable guide member 14G is received, and the upper surface (advanced position) of the movable guide member 14G that is long in the left-right direction is received. Then, the surface pointing upward) 14R is rolled and guided toward the opening 14K. Here, the upper surface 14R of the movable guide member 14G has a downward slope toward the opening 14K from the portion where the flow path R is cut off in the middle (similar to FIG. 5), and receives the game ball received from the upper portion R1. , It is said that it can be smoothly guided toward the opening 14K.

FIG. 38A shows a state in which the movable guide member 14G is displaced (rotated) from the advanced position to the retracted position. It rotates backward and downward from the state shown in FIG. 38 (b), and again maintains a position substantially parallel along one surface of the game board (front surface portion 1a of the game board).

Then, when the movable guiding member 14G, which is arranged at the advance position and is in the process of guiding the game ball in the direction of the opening 14K, is displaced (rotated) to the retracted position, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), the game in the middle of rolling. The sphere loses support by the movable guide member 14G and is released below the movable guide member 14G. Therefore, the released game ball may win a prize in the specific winning openings 34P and 35P.

The same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained by the second embodiment. Further, in the present invention, the movable direction of the movable guide member 14G constituting the large winning opening (large winning device) 14 is not limited to the "front-back direction" shown in the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the second embodiment, the movable guide member 14G may be configured to be rotatable and displaceable.
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the game ball can be discharged diagonally downward even when the movable guiding member 14G is in the process of rotating. Then, if the game ball can be discharged downward while the movable guide member 14G is obliquely downward, it is assumed that all the released game balls do not win the specific winning openings 34P and 35P. be able to. Therefore, when the movable guide member 14G is in the process of rotating, the number of game balls that win the specific winning openings 34P and 35P can be thinned out.

Next, a modified example of the second embodiment will be described.
The movable guide member 14G may be displaced in the left-right direction when viewed forward, and may advance or retract above the specific winning opening 34P and directly below the flow path R.
The movable guide member 14G of this modified example will be described with reference to FIG. 3A and in consideration of the difference from the movable guide member 14G of the first embodiment.

In the movable guide member 14G of the modified example, it is possible to displace left and right between the left end position and the right end position. In this modified example as well, as in the first embodiment, it is assumed that the upper surface portion 14U of the movable guide member 14G is an inclined surface that is inclined downward to the left at an angle of “A”.
The movable guide member 14G of the modified example will be described with reference to the reference numerals shown in FIG. 3A.

In this modification, for example, the left end portion 14L side of the movable guide member 14G is made to face the opening 14K (the left end portion 14L side may slightly enter the opening 14K), and the right end portion 14R of the movable guide member 14G is inserted. The "left end position" is configured by locating the path forming portion 12B below the lower end 12C.
Further, the movable guide member 14G is displaced to the right while maintaining the angle of the upper surface portion 14U, and the left end portion 14L side of the movable guide member 14G is positioned to the right side of the lower end portion 12C, thereby forming the "right end position". Will be done.

Assuming that the position of the movable guide member 14G is the left end position, the state is the same as in the first embodiment (the state shown in FIG. 3), and the movable guide member 14G moves the game ball flowing out from the lower end 12C of the path forming portion 12B to the left end portion 14L side. Receive at. Then, the game ball received by the movable guide member 14G rolls on the movable guide member 14G by utilizing the left downward inclination of the upper surface portion 14U, and enters the opening 14K.
Further, also in this modification, when the position of the movable guide member 14G is the left end position, the specific winning openings 34P and 35P exist below the movable guiding member 14G, and the game ball on the movable guiding member 14G is the specific winning opening. It is impossible to win the 34P.
In the modified example as well, it is assumed that the specific winning openings 34P and 35P are arranged on the left side of the lower end 12C of the path forming portion 12B, as in the first embodiment.

Further, when the position of the movable guide member 14G is positioned at the right end, the left end portion 14L side of the movable guide member 14G is located on the right side of the lower end 12C, and the specific winning openings 34P and 35P discharge the game ball from the path forming portion 12B. It shall be located on the left side of the route to be taken. Therefore, when the position of the movable guide member 14G is at the right end position, it is difficult for the game ball discharged from the lower end 12C of the path forming portion 12B to enter the specific winning openings 34P and 35P.

In the modified example, the same effect as in the first and second embodiments can be obtained.
As described above, the direction in which the movable guide member 14G is displaced may be the "front-back direction" shown in the first embodiment, the rotational direction of the second embodiment, or the rotational direction shown in the modified example. ..

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ranges shown in the above-mentioned examples and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. ..

That is, in the first embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the flow path R that appears when the movable guide member 14G advances enters the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P, first specific winning opening 34P). Was difficult. However, unlike the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the flow path R may not be able to enter the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P, first specific winning opening 34P). For example, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 4A, a game ball flowing down the flow path R is between the flow path R and the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P, first specific winning opening 34P). , The blocking means 14P for preventing the ball from entering the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P, first specific winning opening 34P) may be provided. More specifically, between the flow path R and the specific winning opening 2nd specific winning opening 35P, the 1st specific winning opening 34P), a "four rows of obstacle nails" composed of a plurality of obstacle nails 4 along the vertical direction. Is provided or an obstacle member is provided to completely prevent the game ball flowing down the flow path R from entering the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P, first specific winning opening 34P). It may be that.

Further, the variable winning device of the present invention does not have to be the large winning device (large winning opening) 14. For example, it may be an ordinary electric accessory (variable starting port 69).

For example, the movable winning device of this embodiment is a variable starting port 69, and when the movable guiding member 14G is in the advanced position, the game ball received from the flow path R can be guided to the opening (starting port 69). .. On the other hand, when the movable guide member 14G is in the retracted position, it may be possible to win a prize in the specific winning opening (second specific winning opening 35P, first specific winning opening 34P). In this case, the starting port 69 shown in the first embodiment may be used as the big winning opening, or the starting opening 69 of the first embodiment may be provided at a position different from the constituent position.

Further, the variable winning device is provided with an opening opened in the lateral direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be an opening opened in front. In this case, a configuration in which a guiding portion for guiding the game ball to the opening is provided at the left end portion of the movable guiding member is preferable. That is, a guide portion that acts to correct the trajectory from the right to the left toward the rear may be provided.

In each embodiment, an embodiment in which the flow flow path R is formed linearly up and down is illustrated, but it is not always necessary to form the flow flow path R linearly. For example, the flow path R may be configured by a zigzag path formed vertically.

Further, in each embodiment, the following effects can be obtained by increasing the distance between the count switch 14a (see FIG. 9) and the opening 14K. That is, when the count switch 14a is arranged in the inner part of the housing 14E or in the back gutter of the pachinko machine 50, the large winning opening 14 is compared with the case where the count switch 14a is arranged in the vicinity of the opening 14K (see Example 1). It takes time for the game ball that has entered the machine to be detected by the count switch 14a. Therefore, even if a game ball corresponding to the specified number of winnings (specified number of counts) enters the opening 14K, a predetermined delay time is required until the state of the large winning opening 14 becomes the first state (closed state). It is supposed to occur. Then, by utilizing this delay time, more game balls can be placed on the movable guide member 14G, and the chance of a specific prize can be expanded.

Further, in each embodiment, a second type non-electric accessory (so-called interlocking accessory) is provided, and the non-electric accessory is used for a specific winning opening (first right winning opening 34, second right winning opening 35). It may be activated by winning a game ball. That is, it is a precondition that the second-class non-electric accessory is in a state where the big winning opening 14 can enter the ball by the big hit game while ensuring that it does not operate by winning the big winning opening 14. Based on the winning of the specific winning opening of the present application where there is a possibility of winning, the configuration can be operated. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having an unprecedented configuration.

Further, in each embodiment, an ordinary electric accessory is provided, and the ordinary electric accessory is operated by winning a game ball into a specific winning opening (first right winning opening 34, second right winning opening 35). You can do it. The ordinary electric accessory includes a "second starting port 69, an opening / closing member 12 for opening and closing the second starting port 69, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b," which are already provided in each embodiment. As a "device", in addition to the function of operating the normal electric accessory solenoid 12b when winning by the normal figure winning / failing judgment based on the entry into the normal symbol operating gate 17 described above, the prize in the specific winning opening is second. It may be configured to be an opportunity for. Alternatively, a second ordinary electric accessory may be provided separately from the ordinary electric accessory already provided in each of the above embodiments, with the sole opportunity of winning a prize in the specific winning opening. That is, it is possible to win a prize on the precondition that the large winning opening 14 is in a state where the ball can be entered by the big hit game while ensuring that the ordinary electric accessory does not operate by winning the big winning opening 14. Based on the winning of the specific winning opening of the present application in which the sex occurs, the configuration can be operated. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having an unprecedented configuration.

Further, in each embodiment, a special electric accessory is provided, and the special electric accessory is operated by winning a game ball into a specific winning opening (first right winning opening 34, second right winning opening 35). You can do it. The special electric accessory includes a large winning opening 14 already provided in each embodiment, a movable guide member 14G that opens and closes the large winning opening 14 in a state where the ball can be entered and a state in which the large winning opening 14 cannot be entered, and a large winning opening solenoid. In addition to the function of operating the large winning opening solenoid 14b as the large winning device 14D provided with the 14b, when the special drawing winning / failing determination based on the above-mentioned entry into the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 69 is won. Therefore, it may be configured so that the winning of the specific winning opening is used as the second trigger. Alternatively, a second special electric accessory may be provided separately from the special electric accessory already provided in each of the above embodiments, which is solely triggered by winning a prize in the specific winning opening. That is, it is possible to win a prize on the premise that the special electric accessory is in a state where the big prize opening 14 can be entered by the big hit game while ensuring that the special electric accessory is not operated by winning the big winning opening 14. Based on the winning of the specific winning opening of the present application in which the sex occurs, the configuration can be operated. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having an unprecedented configuration.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the so-called digital pachinko machine 50 has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine configured as a V-chare machine or the like.
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed gaming machine" or a "non-encapsulating gaming machine".

[Correspondence with claims]
Next, the correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment (Example) and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.
The "large winning opening 14" corresponds to an example of the "variable winning device".
The “pachinko machine 50” corresponds to an example of a “ball game machine”.
The "first right winning opening 34" and the "second right winning opening 35" correspond to the "specific winning opening".
The "flow path R" shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 corresponds to the "flow path", and the "flow path R" and the "movable guide member 14G" allow the "movable guide member 14G" to be included in the "flow path R". It is divided (blocked) into a portion (R1) located above and a portion (R2) located below.

The “state in which the movable guide member 14G is retracted from the game area 3” in FIG. 4 corresponds to a specific example of the “first state”.
The “state in which the movable guide member 14G is advanced into the game area 3” in FIG. 5 corresponds to a specific example of the “second state”.
The "first starting port 11" and the "second starting port 69" correspond to an example of the "starting port".
The hit / fail determination process (FIGS. 22 to 28) relating to the special symbol corresponds to an example of the process as the “win / fail determination execution means”.
The big hit game process (small hit game process) (FIGS. 29 to 33) corresponds to an example of the process as the “hit game execution means”.

"Starting with the process of S512 of FIG. 29 or the process of S528 of FIG. 30 leading to the affirmative determination of S514 or S516 of FIG. 30" and "Starting with the process of S610 of FIG. 32 or the process of FIG. 33S636, FIG. The process leading to the affirmative determination of S620 or S622 of 33 "corresponds to an example of the process as a" round game ".
"Affirmative determination of S514 or S516 in FIG. 30" and "Affirmative determination of S620 or S622 in FIG. 33" correspond to an example of "the condition for ending the round game is satisfied".

"Round game according to the 1 opening pattern and the 2nd opening pattern of FIGS. 12 and 13" and "round game according to the opening and closing patterns of FIGS. 14B and 14" correspond to an example of the specific round game.

1; game board, 3; game area, 3L; left-handed area, 3R; right-handed area, 6; effect symbol display device, 11; first start port, 69; second start port, 14; big prize opening, 17 Normal symbol operating gate, 80; main controller, 82; effect symbol controller, 83; sub-integrated controller.

Claims (3)

The game area where the game ball flows down and
A variable winning device including an opening into which the game ball can enter and a movable guiding member capable of advancing or retracting into the game area is provided.
The variable winning device is
A ball game machine that suppresses the entry of the game ball into the opening when the movable guiding member retracts from the game area and guides the game ball to the opening when the movable guiding member advances into the game area. And
A specific winning opening provided below the movable guide member and
It is provided with a flow path that is formed from above to below the movable guide member and is blocked by the advanced movable guide member.
When the flow-down path is blocked by the advanced movable guide member, the advanced movable guide member receives the game ball that has flowed down the portion of the flow-down path located above the movable guide member, and opens the opening. Form an induction pathway that will lead to
The specific winning opening is
It is difficult for the game ball that has flowed down the flow path, which is not blocked by the retracting of the movable guide member, to enter the ball.
The feature is that the game ball received by the movable guiding member advancing can enter the ball when the movable guiding member retracts while being guided along the guiding path toward the opening. A ball game machine to play. The state of the variable winning device is
A first state in which the movable guiding member is retracted from the gaming area to make it impossible or difficult to guide the gaming ball to the opening.
A second state in which the movable guiding member is advanced into the game area to facilitate the guidance of the game ball to the opening than in the first state.
Can be changed to
The game area is provided with a starting port and
A winning / failing determination executing means for executing a winning / failing determination based on the game ball entering the starting port, and
A hit game execution means for executing a hit game based on the determination of a hit by the hit / fail judgment,
With
The hit game is a game in which a predetermined round game is performed a predetermined number of times.
The round game is executed by executing a state change in which the state of the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state in a predetermined pattern, and ends when the end condition corresponding to the round game is satisfied.
The end condition is satisfied when the time when the state of the variable winning device becomes the second state becomes the specified arrival time, or when the number of game balls guided to the opening reaches the specified number of winnings. The ball game machine according to claim 1. As the hit game, it is possible to execute a big hit game in which the round game is executed a plurality of times.
As a feasible jackpot game,
When the state of the variable winning device is changed to the second state a plurality of times with the first state in between and the total time for the second state becomes the specified arrival time, the said A specific jackpot game that includes at least a specific round game that satisfies the end condition,
The ball gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising.

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