JP7083169B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to be capable of causing a big hit game and a small hit game by lottery by a lottery means.

In a pachinko machine, which is a typical game machine, various effect devices such as a symbol display device are arranged at a substantially central position of a game area defined on the board surface of the game board set in the machine, and the effect device is used. A ball entry section equipped with a ball entry port or the like through which a pachinko ball (game ball) can enter is provided in the lower part or on the side, and is fired toward the game area in response to the player's handle operation. By letting the pachinko ball enter the ball entrance, an appropriate game is performed in the staging device. For example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a liquid crystal type or drum type symbol display device that variablely displays a plurality of symbols as the effect device, a pachinko ball launched in the game area is a game nail planted in the game area. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out and a symbol display device is displayed by gradually flowing down due to its own weight while bouncing due to contact with, etc. Various game effects such as reach effect are performed along with the symbol change effect in the above, and when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the symbol display device, a hit game is generated and a large number of prize balls can be won. It is configured to be.

Further, as this type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine called a type 1 type 2 type mixer is known. This type of pachinko machine has a first starting port that does not change the ease of entering the game ball, and a second starting port that can change the ease of entering the game ball, which is also called an electric chew. , The big hit game (type 1 big hit game) is executed by becoming a big hit in the lottery performed based on the winning of the first starting port. On the other hand, in the lottery performed based on the winning of the second starting port, a small hit lottery is performed in addition to the big hit, and when the result of the lottery is a small hit, the small hit game is executed. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area provided in the large winning opening opened in this small hit game, it becomes a big hit and the big hit game (two kinds of big hit games) is executed. As described above, in the 1-type and 2-type mixer, it is possible to enjoy two types of games, one-type game and two-type game, with one game machine.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-167234

By the way, the type 1 and type 2 mixer is provided with a gaming state (small hit rush state) in which the small hit game can be executed at high frequency, and is accompanied by the small hit game performed at high frequency and the small hit game. There is a game that gives an opportunity to increase the number of balls held by a big hit game (type 2 big hit game). Such a small hit rush state is caused by winning a big hit of a type that allows a prize to be won in the second starting opening after a big hit game in a lottery performed based on a winning in the first starting opening. In the case of a big hit of a type that does not become a small hit rush state due to a prize in the first starting opening, the normal state is reached after the big hit game, and the winning opportunity of the second starting opening is not given. For this reason, it is not possible to have a game property that increases the execution frequency of the symbol change as in the conventional so-called "time saving state", and the disappointment given to the player when the small hit rush state does not occur becomes stronger, and the game becomes more disappointing. It led to a significant decline in interest.

That is, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming. do.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is used.
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a big hit, a big hit game is generated after the symbol change, and if the lottery result of the lottery means is a small hit, a small hit game is generated after the symbol change. ,
An opening determination means for determining whether or not an opening operation is permitted when the game ball enters a predetermined entry portion, and
A variable ball entry portion having an opening / closing member capable of opening operation when the opening determining means gives a determination result that allows opening operation, and
A fixed starting part that does not change the ease of entering the game ball,
A first variable starting unit that has an opening / closing member that can be opened and closed in the process of the game ball entering the variable entry portion passing through the discharge passage, and that allows the game ball to enter the ball with the opening operation. ,
A second variable starting unit that has an opening / closing member that can be opened and closed in the process in which the game ball that has entered the variable entry portion passes through the discharge passage, and that allows the game ball to enter the ball with the opening operation. ,
With the special entry part that can be opened by the small hit game,
A specific entry section provided in the special entry section, in which the big hit game is generated by the entry of a game ball, and a specific entry section.
A state control means for controlling an easy entry state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the variable entry portion is provided.
The lottery means is configured to draw lots when a game ball enters any of the fixed starting portion, the first variable starting portion, and the second variable starting portion.
When a game ball enters either the fixed starting portion or the first variable starting portion, the probability of not winning a small hit in the lottery by the lottery means or the probability of winning a small hit rather than the probability of winning a big hit. Is configured to have a low probability, and when a game ball enters the second variable starting portion, the probability of winning a small hit is higher than the probability of winning a big hit in the lottery by the lottery means. Is configured to be
The state control means is used after the end of the big hit game in each of the case where the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a big hit and the case where the big hit is triggered by the entry into the specific ball entry portion in the small hit game. While the symbol is changed a predetermined number of times, the ball can be easily entered and can be controlled.
When a big hit is triggered by entering the fixed starting portion and the first variable starting portion, the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the easy entering state is entered into the second variable starting portion. When a big hit is made via a small hit triggered by a ball, the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation controlled to the easy entry state is set to be higher.
The first state in which the opening / closing member of the first variable starting portion can be opened and operated by the game ball that has entered the variable entry portion, and the second variable starting portion that can be opened by the game ball that has entered the variable entry portion. It has a switching control means for controlling the switching of the opening / closing member to the second state in which the opening / closing member can be opened.
When a big hit is triggered by entering the first variable starting portion, the state control is performed in either the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state as the easy entry state after the big hit game. The means are configured to control,
When a big hit is made via a small hit triggered by entering the second variable starting portion, the state control means is configured to control the second variable easy state after the big hit game.
In the first easy ball entry state, the switching control means controls to the first state, and in the second easy ball entry state, the switching control means controls to the second state.
The gist is that the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the first easy entry state is made higher than the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the second easy entry state. ..
In this way, by making it possible to open either the first variable starting portion or the second variable starting portion in the process in which the game ball that has entered the variable entering portion passes through the discharge passage, the fixed starting portion And even if a big hit is triggered by entering the first variable starting portion, it is possible to control the ball to be in an easy entry state that facilitates entry of the game ball into the variable entry portion. .. Then, the expected value of the number of fluctuations in the symbol variation, which is controlled to facilitate the entry of a ball when a big hit is triggered by the entry into the fixed starting section and the first variable starting section, is set to the second variable starting section. By making it higher than the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation that controls the ball entry easy state when it becomes a big hit via a small hit triggered by By entering the fixed starting part and the first variable starting part, which are difficult to win, the expectation of winning a big hit can be raised, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Then , in the first easy ball entry state, the first state is controlled so that the ball can enter the first variable starting portion, and in the second easy ball entry state, the second state is controlled so that the ball can enter the second variable starting unit. The expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the first easy entry state is set to be higher than the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the second easy entry state. As a result, in the first easy-to-enter state in which the small hit is not won or it is difficult to win the small hit, the first variable is controlled by being controlled to the first easy-to-enter state while a relatively long number of fluctuations is performed. It shifts to the second easy-to-enter state where a big hit via a small hit is likely to occur when the ball enters the starting part. Then, it is possible to realize a playability that raises the expectation that a big hit via a small hit will occur in a short period of time while a relatively short number of fluctuations is performed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of a game in a gaming state in which a small hit is not generated or in a gaming state in which a small hit is unlikely to occur.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on embodiment, and shows the game information display part enlarged. It is a front view which traverses the game board which concerns on Example, and shows the arrangement position of the 2nd compound ball entry part in an enlarged manner. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of a pachinko machine. (a) is a cross-sectional view of the aisle distribution section showing the state where the distribution member is in the first distribution position, and (b) is the passage distribution section showing the state where the distribution member is in the first distribution position. It is a cross-sectional view of. In the perspective view of the main part of the variable starting part, (a) shows the state where the starting opening / closing member is in the closed position, and (b) shows the state where the starting opening / closing member is in the open position. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of a hit game which is triggered by the prize in the start part (fixed start part, the 1st or 2nd variable start part). It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit probability and small hit probability of an Example. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the opening pattern of a normal opening / closing member and the distribution operation pattern of a distribution member in a normal drawing. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the operation pattern of a special opening / closing member in a small hit, and the operation pattern of a passage switching member.

Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to suitable examples. As the game machine, a pachinko machine in which a game is performed using a pachinko ball (game ball) as a game medium will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", and "right" mean that the pachinko machine 10 is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Nominate in the state. In each figure, the reference numeral P indicates a pachinko ball.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a base 11 and 12 formed so as to open forward and installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game store, and a front opening of the bases 11 and 12. A front member 13 that is openably and closably supported by the bases 11 and 12 to form the front surface of the gaming machine is provided so as to cover the bases 11 and 12, and various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the front member 13 as an installation base material. By doing so, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens back and forth, and is installed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed vertically on an installation frame stand (not shown) of a game store. The middle frame 12 as the main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably arranged on the middle frame 12. Further, on the back side of the game board 20, a symbol for directing (hereinafter referred to as a staging symbol) is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a winning of a pachinko ball to each of the starting ports 32, 102, 103 described later). A symbol display device (symbol display means) 17 as an effect executing means for performing a symbol variation effect is detachably arranged. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a storage case is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type symbol display device 17 or a dot matrix type is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variable display of various effect symbols such as the display device of the above can be adopted.

Then, on the front side of the middle frame 12, the front frame 13 as the front member having a window 13a opened back and forth at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20 is assembled so as to be openable and closable. There is. A fluoroscopic protective plate 18 made of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material is arranged on the front frame 13 so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 so as to be visible from the front side. There is. Further, ball trays 14, 15 capable of storing pachinko balls are provided at a position below the window 13a in the front frame 13, so that the ball trays 14, 15 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. It has become. The upper ball saucer 14 and the lower ball saucer 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. In addition, one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Further, it may be configured to include only one ball trays 14 and 15.

Further, an operation handle 16 for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is provided at a position on the front right side of the pachinko machine 10 (front frame 13 in the embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the counterclockwise direction, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to rotate the operation lever 16a to the right to operate the ball launching device. The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the ball striking force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to change in strength according to the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a to perform the game. The position (launch position) that the pachinko ball can reach in the region 21 can be arbitrarily changed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a plate-shaped member made of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is arranged on the back surface side of the game board 20. A guide rail 22 curved in a substantially circular shape is arranged on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down is defined by the guide rail 22. The launch port 24 at which the pachinko ball launched by the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 21 is formed so as to open toward the upper right at the upper left position of the game area 21. Further, the gaming board 20 is provided with mounting openings (not shown) penetrating the front and rear at appropriate positions, and various gaming board installation parts are attached to each mounting opening, and the gaming area 21 is provided. At the lowest position, an out port 23 for discharging the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 is provided. Here, the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a decorative member 25 in which the display unit of the symbol display device 17 is visible from the front side, a ball entry portion in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter, and the like. It is arranged as the game board installation component. Here, the game board 20 of the embodiment is configured to dispose the composite ball entry portions 30, 100 having a plurality of ball entry portions 31, 34/110, 131, 132, and each ball entry portion. Compared with the configuration in which 31, 34 / 110, 131, 132 are individually arranged, the workability of opening the mounting opening for the game board 20 and the workability of arranging the members are improved. The composite ball entry unit 30 and the second compound ball entry unit 100 are arranged on the game board 20. Here, the entry of a pachinko ball into the ball entrance opened in the game area 21 is collectively referred to as "entry ball", and the pachinko ball enters (enters) the ball entrance, which is a predetermined game condition. When (for example, the payout condition of the prize ball, the special figure hit judgment condition described later, and the normal figure hit judgment condition) are satisfied, it may be specifically referred to as "winning".

As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative member 25 is a member also referred to as a center role arranged substantially in the center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22, and is a display window 25a that opens back and forth. It is formed in a frame shape having. Then, the symbol display device 17 is arranged on the back side of the game board 20 so that the display unit is located behind the display window 25a of the decorative member 25, and the symbol is arranged from the front side of the game board 20 via the display window 25a. It is configured so that the display unit of the display device 17 can be visually recognized. In the following description, the decorative member facing the display unit of the symbol display device 17 will be referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 25.

That is, the game area 21 defined on the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path 21a in which the launched pachinko ball flows down the left side portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the out port 23. The launched pachinko ball is partitioned into a second ball flow path 21b that flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the out port 23. As a result, by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, the pachinko ball launched from the launch port 24 flows down the first ball flow path 21a (left-handed) and The player can arbitrarily select any one of the game modes (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. The pachinko machines that flow down the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b are located below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 where the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b meet. It is provided in the area where the out port 23 joins so that the ball can be discharged.

(About the ball entry part)
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entry portions (specifically, a fixed starting portion 31 and a gate portion, which will be described later) into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter. 34, special winning section 220, actuating entry section 110, variable starting section 131, 132) are provided, and a predetermined game is performed by executing control according to the entry section in which the pachinko ball enters. It is supposed to get. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the fixed starting portion 31 as the entry portion is provided at a position where the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a can enter, and the entry portion is provided. The gate portion 34, the special winning portion 220, the actuated ball entry portion 110, and the variable starting portions 131, 132 are provided at positions where the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can enter. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the fixed starting portion 31 and the gate portion 34 are provided in the first composite ball entry section 30, and the actuating entry section 110 and the variable starting sections 131, 132 are described. It is arranged on the gaming board 20 as the second compound ball entry portion 100.

(About the first compound ball entry section 30)
As shown in FIG. 3, the first composite ball entry section 30 has a fixed start section (first) having a start port 32 as a ball entry port at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a can enter. 1 Starting portion) 31 is provided, and a gate portion (predetermined entry portion) 34 having a gate opening 35 as an entry port is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can enter. Has been done. The fixed starting portion 31 is provided so as to open the starting port 32 with a constant opening width in the gaming region 21 so that the ease of entering the ball does not change, and the gaming region 21 (to the arrangement position of the fixed starting portion 31). Specifically, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow path 21a) can enter the fixed starting port 32 that is always open with a certain probability. Further, the gate portion 34 is provided so that the gate opening 35 opens in the game area 21 with a constant opening width so that the ease of entering the ball does not change, and the game area 21 reaches the arrangement position of the gate portion 34. (Specifically, the pachinko ball that has flowed down (specifically, the second ball flow path 21b) can enter the gate opening 35 that is always open with a certain probability.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the fixed starting portion 31 is arranged on the upper part of the first composite ball entry portion 30, and the pachinko machine is placed on the gate portion 34 below the fixed starting portion 32. The gate portion 34 is arranged at a position deviated to the side of the second ball flow path 21b where the ball can easily enter. That is, in the first composite ball entry section 30 of the embodiment, the gate section 34 is arranged so as to be located downstream of one of the ball flow path 21b of the first ball flow path 21a and the second ball flow path 21b, and the gate portion 34 is arranged. The fixed starting portion 31 is arranged at a position deviating from the second ball flow path 21b where the gate portion 34 is located. As described above, in the first composite ball entry section 30, a plurality of (two in the embodiment) ball entry sections (fixed start section 31 and gate) in which the ease of winning (winning) of the pachinko ball does not change. Along with the provision of the portion 34), the ball flow paths 21a and 21b in which the pachinko ball can easily enter are arranged so as to be different between the fixed starting portion 31 and the gate portion 34.

Here, in the first composite ball entry unit 30, the pachinko ball winning the fixed starting unit 31 is configured to be detected by the ball detection sensor (ball detection means) 75 wired and connected to the main control board 60. (See FIG. 4), and when the ball detection sensor 75 detects a pachinko ball and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60, a special figure hit determination (lottery) described later is executed. It is set. Further, in the first composite ball entry unit 30, the pachinko ball that has entered the gate unit 34 is configured to be detected by the ball detection sensor 76 that is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (FIG. 4). (See), when the ball detection sensor 76 detects a pachinko ball and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60, a hit-and-miss judgment (opening judgment as to whether or not opening operation is allowed), which will be described later, is performed. It is set to be executed, and the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating entry portion 110 is opened and operated by the judgment of hitting the normal drawing becomes the judgment result of hitting the normal drawing (the judgment result of allowing the opening operation). 1 Solenoid 112 (described later) is driven. Then, by opening and closing the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuating entry portion 110, the opening operation of the starting opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable starting portions 131 and 132 is permitted (opening operation becomes possible). It has become.

In the following description, the ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko ball that has won the prize in the fixed start unit 31 is referred to as the fixed start detection sensor 75, and the ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko ball that has entered the gate unit 34 is the gate sensor. It shall be referred to as 76. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the payout condition of the prize ball is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the fixed start portion 31 (detection of the pachinko ball by the fixed start detection sensor 75). A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out with the input of the detection signal from the fixed start detection sensor 75 to the main control board 60.

(About the second compound ball entry section 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, the second compound ball entry unit 100 is arranged in the second ball flow path 21b so as to be located on the right side of the first compound ball entry unit 30 in the game board 20. Therefore, only the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 21b are configured to be able to enter the actuating ball entry section 110 and the variable starting sections 131 and 132.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, each of the actuated ball entry section 110 and the variable starting section 131, 132 opens and closes the entry opening 101, 102, 103 into which the pachinko ball can enter, and the opening / closing members 111, 135, 136. It is configured to be openable and closable, and is configured as a variable entry portion in which the winning probability of the pachinko ball changes (variable) as the opening and closing members 111, 135, 136 are opened and closed. Here, in the actuated ball entry unit 110, the first solenoid (motorized drive means) 112 is connected to the normal opening / closing member 111, and the normal opening / closing member 111 opens and closes with the driving of the first solenoid 112. It is configured as a ball. Further, the variable starting portions 131 and 132 are activated by the physical contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the ball entry port 101 of the actuated ball entry section (first variable entry section) 110 to open and close the start. It is configured as a variable ball entry unit that can switch the open / closed state of the members 135, 136, and the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path 21b according to the open / closed state of the corresponding opening / closing members 111, 135, 136. It is possible to enter the ball into the actuated ball entry section 110 and the variable starting sections 131 and 132. That is, the game board 20 of the embodiment has a variable start that is mechanically operated by an electrically operated actuating ball entry unit 110 and a pachinko ball that has entered the electrically actuated actuating ball entry unit 110. Sections 131 and 132 are provided.

Here, the pachinko balls that have entered the variable starting portions 131 and 132 are configured to be detected by the ball detection sensors 77 and 78 connected by wiring to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4). The detection sensors 77 and 78 are set to detect the pachinko ball and input the detection signal to the main control board 60 to execute the special figure hit determination. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the payout condition of the prize ball is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the variable starting portions 131 and 132 (detection of the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensors 77 and 78). With the input of the detection signal from the ball detection sensors 77 and 78 to the main control board 60, a predetermined number of prize balls (three in the embodiment) corresponding to the starting unit are paid out.

Therefore, in the following description, in the second composite ball entry section 100, the actuating entry section (first variable entry section) that triggers the opening operation of the variable start section (second variable entry section) 131, 132. ) 110's entry port shall be referred to as the actuation port 101. Further, in the second compound ball entry unit 100, the ball entry port of the variable start section 131, 132 is designated as the variable start port 102, 103, and a ball that detects the pachinko ball that has entered the variable start section 131, 132. The detection sensor is referred to as a variable start detection sensor 77,78. Here, the second composite ball entry portion 100 is provided with a plurality of (two in the embodiment) variable starting portions 131 and 132 at positions separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the variable starting portions located on the lower side thereof. Is referred to as the first variable starting portion 131, and the variable starting portion located on the upper side may be referred to as the second variable starting portion 132 to distinguish the variable starting portions 131 and 132.

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (in the case of a left-handed game), as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. , The pachinko ball is configured to have a high possibility of entering (winning) a pachinko ball into the fixed starting portion 31 (fixed starting port 32) of the first compound entering portion 30. Further, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b (in the case of a right-handed game), the first compound entry portion 30 is compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a. Gate portion 34 (gate opening 35), operating entry section 110 (operating opening 101) of the second compound entry section 100, variable starting section 131, 132 (variable starting opening 102, 103), special winning section 220 ( It is configured to increase the possibility that a pachinko ball will enter (win) in the special winning opening 220a). Therefore, the player can actively switch between the left-handed game and the right-handed game by rotating the operation lever 16a, so that the winning portion in which the pachinko ball can win can be switched.

(About the special prize section 220)
As shown in FIG. 3, the special winning portion (special winning portion) 220 is arranged on the right side portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 so that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flowing region 21b can win a prize. ing. Specifically, the special winning portion 220 has a special winning opening 220a that opens in the game area 21 (second ball flow-down area 21b) and a special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) that opens and closes the special winning opening 220a. It is provided with 222 and a special winning solenoid 223 as a driving means for opening and closing the special opening / closing member 222, so that the special opening / closing member 222 opens / closes the special winning opening 220a with the driving of the special winning solenoid 223. It has become. Further, the special opening / closing member 222 is in a closed state in which the special winning opening 220a is closed to prevent the pachinko ball from winning, and the special winning opening 220a is opened to win the pachinko ball. In the open state, the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (second ball flow area 21b) is received by the special opening / closing member 222 and the special winning opening 220a is received. It is configured to be able to induce to.

The special winning unit 220 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 79 (see FIG. 4) as a special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the special winning opening 220a, and the special winning detection sensor 79 is provided. Is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. Then, the payout condition of the prize ball is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the special prize unit 220 (detection of the pachinko ball by the special prize detection sensor 79), and the main control board is set from the special prize detection sensor 79. A predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out with the input of the detection signal to the 60. Here, the determination of the special figure hit determination performed when the pachinko ball enters any of the fixed starting portion 31 and the variable starting portions 131 and 132 is the determination result of the hit (big hit or small hit). Therefore, a large game (big hit game or small hit game) that opens the special winning unit 220 is given, and the special winning solenoid 223 is the main control board according to a predetermined opening / closing condition according to the type of the winning game. It is driven and controlled by 60.

Further, the inside of the special winning section 220 is configured to branch into a plurality (two) passages 226, 227 through which the winning pachinko balls can pass. In the following description, the passage located on the upstream side (passage close to the special winning opening 220a) is referred to as the first passage 226, and the passage located on the downstream side (passage separated from the special winning opening 220a) is referred to as the second passage 227. Sometimes we make a distinction. The first passage 226 is provided with a specific area detection sensor 80 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) as a ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the first passage 226, and the specific area detection sensor is provided. 80 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. Then, the main control CPU 60a causes the continuous big hit game as a condition for causing the continuous big hit game (big hit game) that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 80 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. Is to be decided. That is, when the conditions for causing the big hit game are satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the specific area detection sensor 80 (that is, the passage of the pachinko ball in the first passage 226), the end of the small hit game in which the special winning unit 220 is opened. Later, a continuous jackpot game is generated. As described above, the first passage 226 is a specific area (specific ball entry portion) in which a big hit game (continuous big hit game) is generated by the entry of a pachinko ball.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special winning unit 220 is provided with a passage switching member 230 for switching the passage through which the pachinko ball passes at the branch positions of the first passage 226 and the second passage 227, and the passage. It is provided with a switching solenoid 231 as a driving means for operating the switching member 230. The passage switching member 230 has a first posture (indicated by a two-point difference line in FIG. 3) of opening the ball entrance of the first passage 226 while closing the ball entrance of the second passage 227, and the first passage 226. It is provided so that it can be displaced to the second posture (shown by the solid line in FIG. 3) that opens the ball entrance of the second passage 227 while closing the ball entrance, and the first posture is accompanied by the drive of the switching solenoid 231. And by being displaced to the second posture, the pachinko ball can be distributed to either the first or second passage 226, 227. Here, in the special winning unit 220, the passage switching member 230 is always held in the second posture, and the passage switching member is switched to the first posture and the second posture in a predetermined operation pattern described later with the winning of the small hit game. The switching solenoid 231 is driven and controlled so that the 230 is displaced in the posture. That is, even if the pachinko ball wins a prize in the special winning opening 220a during the big hit game, the pachinko ball does not pass through the first passage 226 as a specific area.

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the detection signal that any one of the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the first and second variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 detects the pachinko ball is input to the main control board 60. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are set to be satisfied, and the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 is set to control the ball payout device (not shown) so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. ing. Further, various winning information (various random number information described later) was acquired by the main control CPU 60a along with the detection of the pachinko ball by the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the first and second variable start detection sensors 77 and 78, and this acquisition was obtained. The special figure hit judgment is performed based on the information. Specifically, various winning information acquired with the detection of the sensors 75, 77, 78 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information. The first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read out and the judgment is made at the timing of executing the predetermined special figure hit determination. Then, the special symbol variation display is executed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B (described later) based on the result of the special symbol hit determination (lottery result), and the symbol variation effect is executed on the symbol display device 17. It has become. Then, as a result of the special figure variation display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the symbol that becomes a predetermined big hit is fixedly stopped and displayed, so that the big hit game advantageous to the player is given and the predetermined small hit is obtained. By displaying the symbol as a fixed stop, a small hit game advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning unit 220 is opened under a predetermined opening condition to give the player an opportunity to win a prize ball. It is configured as.

(Regarding the specific configuration of the second compound ball entry unit 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, in the second composite ball entry section 100, the actuated ball entry section 110 is arranged on the upstream side of the first and second variable starting sections 131 and 132 in the second ball flow path 21b. At the same time, the pachinko balls that have entered the actuating port 101 of the actuating entry portion 110 are distributed to a plurality of ball passages (specifically, the first and second branch passages 115, 116) and are distributed. A unit (sorting means) 120 is provided. Here, the passage distribution unit 120 of the embodiment operates at either the first branch passage 115 communicating with the first variable starting unit 131 or the second branch passage 116 communicating with the second variable starting unit 132. It is configured to distribute the pachinko balls that have entered the 101, and the pachinko balls that have entered the operating port 101 are guided to either the first or second variable starting portions 131 and 132.

(About the actuated ball entry part 110)
The actuated ball entry portion 110 is an electric drive means connected to and connected to a normal opening / closing member 111 that can be displaced to a closed position that closes the operating port 101 and an open position that opens the operating port 101, and the normal opening / closing member 111. The first solenoid 112 is provided as the above-mentioned first solenoid 112, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is configured to be displaced to the open position and the closed position by driving and controlling the first solenoid 112. That is, by displacing the normal opening / closing member 111 to the closed position and the open position with the drive of the first solenoid 112, the pachinko ball is allowed to enter the operating port 101 and the entry is prevented. It is configured to switch to the state where it was done. The normal opening / closing member 111 of the embodiment is configured to move back and forth so as to appear and disappear on the front side of the game board 20 via the operating port 101 as the first solenoid 112 is driven. The position where the normal opening / closing member 111 retracts inside the opening of the operating port 101 is the closed position, and the normal opening / closing member 111 protrudes from the front surface of the game board 20 through the operating port 101 and advances so as to be able to receive the game ball. The position is the open position.

(About the aisle distribution section 120)
As shown in FIG. 5, the passage distribution unit 120 includes a distribution member 121 that distributes the pachinko balls that have entered the operating port 101 to any of the first and second branch passages 115 and 116 and allows them to pass through. The second solenoid 122 is provided as an electric drive means for connecting and connecting to the distribution member 121. The distribution member 121 entered the operation port 101 and the first distribution position (see FIG. 5A) for passing the pachinko ball that entered the operation port 101 to the first branch passage 115. It is possible to move between the second distribution position (see FIG. 5 (b)) for passing the pachinko ball to the second branch passage 116. That is, at the first distribution position, the distribution member 121 blocks the ball inlet of the second branch passage 116 so that the pachinko ball cannot pass through, and at the second distribution position, the distribution member 121 blocks the second branch. The ball entrance of the second branch passage 116 is retracted laterally from the ball entrance of the passage 116, and the pachinko ball is opened so that the pachinko ball can pass through the ball entrance of the second branch passage 116.

(About the 1st and 2nd variable starting parts 131 and 132)
As shown in FIG. 3, the first variable starting portion 131 can be displaced to a closed position (see FIG. 3) for closing the first variable starting port 102 and an open position for opening the first variable starting port 102. The first operating member 138, which is provided so that the first starting opening / closing member 135 and the pachinko ball passing through the first branch passage 115 communicating with the operating port 101 can come into contact with each other and operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball, and the above. The first variable starting port 102 is provided with a second operating member 139 that is provided so that the winning pachinko ball can come into contact with the pachinko ball and operates in response to the contact of the pachinko ball. Specifically, the first actuating member 138 that is actuated by contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the actuating port 101 while the first starting opening / closing member 135 is in the closed position is the first starting opening / closing member 135. The second operating member 139, which was displaced from the closed position to the open position and operated in contact with the pachinko ball that won the prize in the first variable starting port 102 while the first starting opening / closing member 135 was in the open position, is the said. The first start opening / closing member 135 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 3, the second variable starting portion 132 is located at a closed position (see FIG. 3) for closing the second variable starting port 103 and an open position for opening the second variable starting port 103. The first actuating member 138, which is provided so that the displaceable second start opening / closing member 136 and the pachinko ball passing through the second branch passage 116 communicating with the actuating port 101 can come into contact with each other and operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball. And a second actuating member 139 that is provided so that the winning pachinko ball can come into contact with the second variable starting port 103 and operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball. Then, while the second start opening / closing member 136 is in the closed position, the first operating member 138 that is activated by contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 closes the second starting opening / closing member 136. The second actuating member 139, which was displaced from the to the open position and operated in contact with the pachinko ball that won the prize in the second variable start port 103 in the state where the second start opening / closing member 136 is in the open position, is the second start. The opening / closing member 136 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position.

(About the first start opening / closing member 135 and the second starting opening / closing member 136)
Here, an example of a structure in which the first and second starting opening / closing members 135 and 136 are opened / closed by contact with a pachinko ball will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, each of the starting opening / closing members 135 and 136 is formed in a so-called flap shape that gradually becomes thinner toward the upper side, and the lower end portion side is supported by a rotation shaft (not shown) at the tip portion (the tip portion ( Each start-opening / closing member is located between a closed position (see FIG. 6 (a)) with the end) oriented upward and an open position (see FIG. 6 (b)) with the tip oriented diagonally to the upper left. 135,136 are configured to swing. Further, each of the starting opening / closing members 135 and 136 is formed with an engaging piece 137 protruding in the radial direction from the center of rotation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the second actuating member 139 is configured to be rotatable and displaceable at an engaging position engaged with the engaging piece 137 and a disengaged position disengaged with the engaging piece 137. Has been done. Then, in a state where the variable starting portions 131 and 132 are in the closed position, the second actuating member 139 at the engaging position abuts and engages with the engaging piece 137 in the rotational direction of the variable starting portions 131 and 132. By the abutting action of the engaging piece 137 and the second operating member 139, the rotation of the starting opening / closing member 135, 136 from the closed position to the open position is restricted. Then, the first actuating member 138 that swings due to the contact of the pachinko balls passing through the corresponding branch passages 115 and 116 operates the second actuating member 139 and is configured to be displaced to the release position. By disengaging the engagement between the 137 and the second operating member 139, the starting opening / closing members 135 and 136 rotate from the closed position to the open position by their own weight. Further, in the open position, the engagement piece 137 of the start opening / closing members 135, 136 corresponding to the rotation locus of the second actuating member 139 is configured to be positioned, and the engagement piece 137 is moved from the release position to the engagement position by contact with the pachinko ball. The rotation-operated second actuating member 139 pushes down the engaging piece 137, so that the start opening / closing members 135, 136 are configured to rotate from the open position to the closed position. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and various configurations can be adopted. For example, by providing a latch mechanism, when a predetermined number (for example, two) of pachinko balls come into contact with the second operating member 139, the second operating member 139 pushes down the engaging pieces 137 of the starting opening / closing members 135, 136. Can be configured to work.

(About the game information display unit M)
A game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the outer right lower position of the game area 21). By confirming the game information display unit M, it is possible to appropriately confirm the game information necessary for the game. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as each game state display unit for displaying the game information, the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure reservation display units 52 and 53, the normal map display unit 55, and the like. A general drawing hold display unit 56 and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered and protected by a light-transmitting cover body Ma, and various game information displayed on the game status display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. Has been done.

(About the special figure display)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B operate on the occasion of winning a prize in the fixed starting unit 31, the first or second variable starting unit 131, 132, and perform a special drawing hit determination (winning lottery). ) Is a display unit that can identify and display a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) indicating the result of. Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are the first special figure display unit 50A and the second variable, which start the variable display of the special figure when the fixed starting unit 31 or the first variable starting unit 131 wins a prize. It consists of a second special figure display unit 50B that starts variable display of the special figure when a prize is won in the starting unit 132, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is a plurality (8 pieces each in the embodiment). It is composed of LED lamps. Then, with the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed start port 32 or the first variable start port 102, the LED lamp of the first special figure display unit 50A is sequentially turned on and off, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed. Finally, one of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) in which the lighting of the LED lamp is confirmed and stopped. Further, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable starting unit 132, the LED lamp of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on and off, and a fluctuating variable display is performed, and finally the LED lamp is turned on. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which is fixedly stopped. The special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment are configured to display the special figure according to the lighting position of the LED, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting position can be appropriately changed to finally display the lighting. Any display means such as a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special figures can be adopted.

Specifically, as the special figures that can be displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, 200 types of special figures as a big hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize the winning of the big hit and the winning of the small hit are recognized. One type of special figure as a possible small hit display (small hit symbol) and one type of special figure as a missed display (special figure missed symbol) that can recognize the loss are on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. One special figure, which is set correspondingly and determined according to the determination result of the special figure hit determination, is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. The number of large hit symbols, small hit symbols, and special symbols as missed symbols that can be displayed on the above-mentioned special symbol display units 50A and 50B is an example, and can be appropriately changed. In the following description, the special map variation display performed by the first special map display unit 50A is referred to as "first special map variation display", and as a result of the first special map variation display, the first special map display unit 50A The special symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop may be referred to as a special symbol 1. Similarly, the special map variation display performed by the second special map display unit 50B is referred to as "second special map variation display", and as a result of the second special map variation display, a fixed stop display is displayed on the second special map display unit 50B. The special symbol to be made may be referred to as a special symbol 2. That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment function as a variable display means for displaying the variation display according to the detection of the start detection sensors 75, 77, 78 and displaying the determination result of the special figure hit determination (lottery). It is something to do.

(About special figure reservation display units 52, 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 provide winning information (various random number information such as random numbers for determining special figure hits) acquired when a pachinko ball wins a prize in the fixed start port 32 and the variable start port 102, 103. This is a display unit for identifiablely displaying the number of reserved special figure start hold information when the special figure start hold information is stored in the storage means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) inside the machine. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure holding display units 52 and 53 receive winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins a prize in the fixed starting port 32 or the first variable starting port 102. ) Is stored as the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 and the winning information acquired when the pachinko ball wins in the second variable start port 103. The main control RAM 60c is composed of a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information (various random information), and each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 is plural. It is composed of three (two in each example) light emitting display units. The first special figure hold display unit 52 is provided with a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information, and the second special figure A second special figure hold display unit 53 is provided, which is composed of a light emitting display unit from a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of start hold information. That is, depending on the display contents of the first and second special figure reservation display units 52, 53, the number of times of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display held (the lottery per reserved special figure). The number of times) is notified. It should be noted that the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information can be held up to four each.

(About the general map display unit 55)
The normal figure display unit 55 is a normal symbol for notification showing the result of a normal figure hit determination (opening determination) performed triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 76 (passing of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 34). Hereinafter, it is a display unit that displays (referred to as a general figure) in a identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal drawing display unit 55 is composed of a plurality of (three in the embodiment) LED lamps, and detects the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 76 (pachinko ball of the gate unit 34). The LED lamps of the normal map display unit 55 are turned on and off in sequence, and the blinking and fluctuating fluctuation display of the normal map is performed. Is designed to display one of multiple types of normal maps. The normal figure display unit 55 of the embodiment is configured to display the normal figure according to the lighting position of the LED, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting position is appropriately changed to change the display mode and finally the lighting display is performed. Any form can be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a normal figure can be adopted.

Specifically, as the normal map that can be displayed on the normal map display unit 55, there are four types of normal maps as a hit display (a normal map hit symbol) that can recognize the winning of the normal map hit determination (normal map hit). , One type of normal map is set as an out-of-order display (non-standard figure out-of-line pattern) that can recognize the out-of-order, and one normal map determined according to the judgment result of the normal map hit judgment is the normal map variation display. As a result, the fixed stop display is displayed on the normal map display unit 55. It should be noted that the number of the normal figure per symbol and the normal figure off symbol that can be displayed by the above-mentioned normal figure display unit 55 is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, by displaying the normal map as a hit display on the normal map display unit 55, the opening control of the actuated ball entry unit 110 is continuously given to the player. That is, the normal map display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a variable display means for displaying the variation display according to the detection of the gate sensor 76 and displaying the determination result of the normal map hit determination. A variable display (hereinafter, may be referred to as a variable display) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal maps are changed to derive one normal map. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (five types in the embodiment) of the normal drawings are displayed in the light emitting mode of the three LEDs. Specifically, one type of out-of-normal symbol that indicates that the result of the normal-figure hit judgment is out of the normal-figure (that is, the judgment result that does not allow the opening operation), and that the result of the normal-figure-hit judgment is the normal-figure hit. It is configured to be able to display the four types of symbols per ordinary symbol (symbols 1 to 4) shown. That is, the normal map display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a display means for displaying the determination result of the normal map hit determination (opening determination) while changing the symbol along with the detection of the gate sensor 76 (ball passage detecting means). It is a thing.

(About the general drawing hold display unit 56)
The normal figure holding display unit 56 stores the opening determination information (various random number information such as a random number for determination for hitting a normal figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 34 in a storage means inside the machine (Example). Then, when the information is stored in the main control RAM 60c) as the normal figure start hold information, it is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the normal figure start hold information in a identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal figure hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light emitting display units, and is held by the display contents of the normal figure hold display unit 56. The number of fluctuations in the normal map is notified. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 34, the number of the normal map start hold stored displayed by the normal map start hold display unit 56 is incremented by 1, and the normal map hit determination based on the normal map start hold display unit (normal map variation display). Is subtracted by 1 each time. In addition, a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the normal figure start hold storage number, and it is set so that the normal figure start hold storage number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is set with a plurality of rows of symbols (not shown) capable of variablely displaying the effect symbols, and the starting portion (fixed starting portion 31, first variable start) is set. With the winning of the section 131 and the second variable starting section 132), the effect symbols of each symbol sequence are started to change. The symbol display device 17 of the embodiment is set with a plurality of effective stop positions capable of stopping and displaying one effect symbol as a result of the symbol variation effect, and the effective stop position of each symbol row is set by the symbol variation effect. The combination of the staging symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the effective line of the combined stop symbols is derived. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three rows of symbol rows are set side by side, and one effective stop position of the staging symbol is determined for each symbol row, and three rows of symbols are set. The symbol variation effect is performed in a state where the effect symbols can be stopped and displayed at the same time. That is, in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, one stop symbol effective line that combines the effective stop positions of each symbol row is set.

Further, the display area of the effect symbol in each symbol row of the symbol display device 17 is composed of a larger area than the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B, and is compared with the special symbol. The staging pattern is displayed much larger. Therefore, the player can recognize whether the hit or miss is from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line of the symbol display device 17.

(About the variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of imparting a privileged gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is completed. The privileged gaming state is an easy-to-enter state in which the chance of winning a pachinko ball into the operating port 101, which is normally opened and closed by the opening / closing member 111, is increased as compared with the gaming state to which the privileged gaming state is not given. .. Specifically, in the privilege game state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display, (2) changing the normal figure hit probability from low probability to high probability, and (3) operating once per normal figure. By increasing the opening time of the normal opening / closing member 111 that opens the mouth 101, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the operating port 101. In the privileged game state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination of two or more. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the normal opening / closing member 111 that opens the operating port 101 once per normal drawing, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the normal opening / closing member 111, or the normal opening / closing member. It can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening 111, or these may be combined. In the following description, the privileged gaming state is referred to as a "changed short state" for convenience. Further, in the embodiment, a plurality of types (specifically, two types) of variable shortening states in which the variable starting portions 131 and 132 that can be opened when the pachinko ball enters the operating port 101 are set are set. Therefore, in the following description, it may be distinguished as a first variable state and a second variable state. Here, whether or not to give the variable short state (first variable short state or the second variable short state) is determined according to the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, as will be described later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special symbol variation display, and the special winning unit 220 is set according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. The special opening / closing member 43 is opened / closed. In the big hit game of the embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing the round game of opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning unit 220 by the specified number of rounds determined for each type of the big hit game. There is. In one round game, a specified number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls wins in the special winning opening 220a (the special winning detection sensor 79 detects the specified number of pachinko balls), or the specified number of pachinko balls are specified from the start of each round game. It ends when the time (round game time) elapses. Between each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds (closed waiting time) in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in the closed state for a predetermined time (1 second in the embodiment) is set.

(About the types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the special figure hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values (game value) given to the player. And the determined jackpot game is given. Here, which of the multiple types of jackpot games is awarded is determined when the special symbol hit determination results in a hit (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2). It is decided based on the type of.

(About the jackpot symbol based on the winning of the fixed starting part 31 or the first variable starting part 131)
When the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed starting unit 31 or the first variable starting unit 131 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a has a plurality of predetermined types of jackpot symbols. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from among them. Here, which of the multiple types of special figure big hit games is given is the big hit symbol (special symbol) that is determined when the special figure hit determination based on the first start hold information is won. It is determined based on the type of 1). In the embodiment, the special symbol 1 as the 200 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A is classified into two types of jackpot symbols (symbols A to B), and the first special symbol display unit A jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol 1 as the jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop display on 50A is given. Specifically, in the embodiment, two types of jackpot symbols are used according to the special symbol 1 based on the random number for determining the special symbol acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed start port 32 or the first variable start port 102. One big hit symbol is determined from (design A to symbol B). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment based on the first start hold information is affirmative judgment, the symbol A is selected at a rate of 99% and as a big hit symbol at a rate of 1%. A determination value for determining a special figure is assigned so that the symbol B of the above is selected.

(About the jackpot symbol based on the winning of the second variable starting part 132)
Similarly, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable start port 103 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is among a plurality of predetermined large hit symbols. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from. Here, which of the multiple types of special figure big hit games is given is the big hit symbol (special symbol) that is determined when the special figure hit determination based on the second start hold information is won. It is decided based on the type of 2). In the embodiment, the special symbol 2 as the 200 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B is classified into two types of jackpot symbols (symbol a and symbol b), and the second special symbol display unit A jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol 2 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the 50B as a fixed stop is given. Specifically, in the embodiment, two types of jackpot symbols (symbol a, symbol) are used according to the special symbol 2 based on the random number for determining the special symbol acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable starting unit 132. One jackpot symbol is determined from b). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment based on the second start hold information is affirmative judgment, the symbol a as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 99%, and the rate of 1%. A determination value for determining a special symbol is assigned so that the symbol b as the jackpot symbol is selected in.

The jackpot symbol A is set so that the first jackpot game is determined by determining the jackpot symbol A. Further, the jackpot symbol A is set as a jackpot symbol to which a variation state is given until the symbol is changed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the embodiment) after the end of the first jackpot game. .. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol A is determined, the first variable short state among the variable short states is given. Then, when the period for granting the variable / short state specified in the jackpot symbol A has elapsed, the game shifts to the normal gaming state in which the variable / short state is not given.

The jackpot symbol B is set so that the second jackpot game is determined by determining the jackpot symbol B. Further, the jackpot symbol B is set as a jackpot symbol to which a variation state is given until the symbol is changed a predetermined number of times (4 times in the embodiment) after the end of the second jackpot game. .. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol B is determined, the second variation state among the variation states is given. That is, the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B are set as jackpot symbols to which different types of variable states are given as grant benefits after the end of the corresponding jackpot game, and after the end of the first and second jackpot games. The operation mode of the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuating ball entry portion 110 due to the winning of the normal drawing is different. Then, when the period for granting the variable / short state specified in the jackpot symbol B has elapsed, the game shifts to the normal gaming state in which the variable / short state is not given.

In the first big hit game, the specified number of rounds is set to "4 times", and the special winning unit 220 is opened and closed in a form in which about 500 prize balls can be won in the first big hit game. The member 43 is opened and closed, and in the second big hit game, the specified number of rounds is set to "15 times", and the special prize is won in a form in which about 1500 prize balls can be won in the second big hit game. The special opening / closing member 43 of the portion 220 is opened / closed.

Here, in the first variable state, as will be described later, when the hit determination is won (the opening determination is won), the first variable starting unit 131 is triggered by the entry of the ball into the operating port 101. The rate at which the opening operation is allowed is high, and in the second variable state, when the hit judgment is won (winning the opening judgment), the second variable start is triggered by the ball entering the operating port 101. It is set as a gaming state in which the rate at which the opening operation of the unit 132 is allowed is high. Therefore, in the gaming state to which the first variation state is given, there is a high possibility that the first and second big hit games will occur as a result of the special figure hit determination, and the second variation state. In the game state to which is given, there is a high possibility that the third to fourth big hit games will occur as a result of the special figure hit determination.

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko machine of the embodiment will be described. The small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display when the small hit is won in the special figure hit determination. , The special opening / closing member 222 of the special winning portion 220 is designed to open / close. Then, in the small hit game, it is set as a condition for granting the continuous big hit game that the pachinko ball passes through the first passage 226 as the specific area of the special winning portion 220 (the specific area detection sensor 88 detects the pachinko ball). When the conditions for granting the continuous big hit game are satisfied, the continuous big hit game is continued to be performed after the small hit game is completed. In addition, the small hit game is set so that the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued as the game state at the time of winning the small hit, and if a variable short state is given at the time of winning the small hit, it is small. While the variable short state is continuously given even after the end of the hit game, the variable short state is not given even after the end of the small hit game unless the variable short state is given. However, if the conditions for granting the continuous big hit game are satisfied during the small hit game, the game state after the continuous big hit game is set based on the small hit symbol determined by winning the small hit game. ..

Here, the opening / closing operation pattern of the special opening / closing member 222 of the special winning unit 220 in the small hit game is determined according to the game state at the time when the special figure hit determination is performed. Then, the special opening / closing member 222 of the special winning unit 220 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation according to the gaming state at the time of performing the special figure hit determination, or a specified number (for example, 8) of pachinko machines are inserted into the opened special winning opening 220a. It is configured so that the small hit game ends when the ball wins a prize.

(About the operation control of the special winning part 220 in the small hit game)
Next, the operation control of the passage switching member 230 of the special winning unit 220 when the small hit game is won will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10, the special winning unit 220 specially controls the switching solenoid 231 by the main control CPU 60a so that the passage switching member 230 switches between the first posture and the second posture in the small hit game. The pachinko balls that win the prize opening 220a and pass through the special winning passage 225 are configured to be distributed to the first passage 226 and the second passage 227. That is, the pachinko ball that has moved to the branch position at the timing when the passage switching member 230 is in the first posture is guided to the first passage 226, and the pachinko ball that has moved to the branch position at the timing when the passage switching member 230 is in the second posture. Is guided to the second passage 227. In the embodiment, the passage switching member 230 is switched from the second posture to the first posture a plurality of times (three times), and the pachinko machine is set in the first passage 226 as a specific area in the small hit game. It is configured to continue to maintain the expectation that the ball will be distributed.

(About the types of small hit games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, one small hit game is selected from a plurality of types of small hit games having different values (game value) given to the player when the special figure hit determination is won. Is determined, and the determined small hit game is given. Here, which of the multiple types of small hit games is given is determined by the special symbol hit determination as a result of the hit (special symbol 1 and special symbol 1 and special). It is determined based on the type of symbol 2).

(About the small hit symbol based on the winning of the fixed starting part 31 or the first variable starting part 131)
When the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the fixed starting unit 31 or the first variable starting unit 131 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a has a plurality of predetermined small hits. It is set to determine one small hit symbol from the symbols. Here, which of the multiple types of special figure small hit games is given is determined when the special figure hit determination based on the first start hold information is won. It is determined based on the type of (special symbol 1). In the embodiment, the special symbol 1 as the small hit symbol that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A is classified into two types of small hit symbols (designs C to D), and the first special symbol display unit 50A. A small hit game corresponding to the special symbol 1 as the small hit symbol displayed as a fixed stop is given. Specifically, in the embodiment, two types of small hits are made according to the special symbol 1 based on the random number for determining the special figure acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed start port 32 or the first variable start port 102. One small hit symbol is determined from the symbols (design C to symbol D). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the judgment result of the special figure hit determination based on the first start hold information is affirmative, the symbol C is selected at a rate of 55%, and the small hit symbol is selected at a rate of 45%. A determination value for determining a special figure is assigned so that the symbol D as is selected.

(About the small hit symbol based on the winning of the second variable starting part 132)
Similarly, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable starting port 103 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a has a plurality of predetermined small hit symbols. It is set to determine one small hit symbol from the inside. Here, which of the multiple types of special figure small hit games is given is determined when the special figure hit determination based on the second start hold information is won. It is determined based on the type of (special symbol 2). In the embodiment, the special symbol 2 as the small hit symbol that can be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B is classified into two types of small hit symbols (symbol c and symbol d), and the second special symbol display unit 50B. A small hit game corresponding to the special symbol 2 as the small hit symbol displayed as a fixed stop is given. Specifically, in the embodiment, two types of small hit symbols (symbol c, symbol c,) are used according to the special symbol 2 based on the random number for determining the special symbol acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable starting unit 132. One small hit symbol is determined from the symbol d). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment based on the second start hold information is affirmative judgment, the symbol c as the small hit symbol is selected at a rate of 55%, and 45%. A determination value for determining a special symbol is assigned so that the symbol d as the small hit symbol is selected by the ratio.

(About continuous jackpot games)
Next, the continuous jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. In the continuous big hit game, when the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 220a passes through the first passage 226 when the small hit is won in the special figure hit determination (when the specific area detection sensor 88 detects the pachinko ball). , It is set to start after the small hit game is completed, and the special opening / closing member 242 of the special winning unit 240 is opened / closed according to the type of the small hit symbol that triggered the opening of the special winning opening 220a. It has become so. In the continuous big hit game of the embodiment, a round game of opening the special opening / closing member 242 of the special winning unit 240 is executed for a predetermined number of rounds, as in the big hit game given when the big hit is won in the special figure hit determination. By doing so, the big hit game is finished. One round game ends when the maximum number of pachinko balls (for example, 7) wins in the opened special winning opening 240a, or when the specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. do.

(About the types of continuous jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the pachinko ball passes (enters) the first passage 226 of the special winning unit 220 in the small hit game, the special winning opening 220a is opened. The continuous big hit game determined according to the type of the small hit symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined by the special figure hit determination won by the small hit is performed.

Here, the small hit symbol C and the small hit symbol c are given the first continuous big hit game following the small hit game when the pachinko ball passes through the first passage 226 of the special winning unit 220 in the small hit game. At the same time, it is set as a small hit symbol to which a variation state is given until the symbol changes a predetermined number of fluctuations (4 times in the embodiment) after the end of the first continuous big hit game. .. Specifically, when the small hit symbol C and the small hit symbol c are determined, the second variation state among the variation states is given. Further, the small hit symbol D and the small hit symbol d are given a second continuous big hit game following the small hit game when the pachinko ball passes through the first passage 226 of the special winning unit 220 in the small hit game. At the same time, it is set as a small hit symbol to which a variation state is given until the symbol changes a predetermined number of fluctuations (4 times in the embodiment) after the end of the second continuous big hit game. .. Specifically, when the small hit symbol D and the small hit symbol d are determined, the second variation state among the variation states is given. That is, the small hit symbol C, the small hit symbol D, the small hit symbol c, and the small hit symbol d are set as the small hit symbols to which the same type of variation state is given as a grant privilege after the end of the corresponding continuous big hit game. After the first and second small hit games are completed, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuating ball entry portion 110 accompanying the winning of the normal drawing operates in the same operation mode. It should be noted that when the period for granting the variable / short state specified for each small hit symbol has elapsed, the game shifts to the normal gaming state in which the variable / short state is not given.

Further, in each continuous big hit game, the small hit game is set to be counted as the first round game of the continuous big hit game. Then, in the first continuous jackpot game, the specified number of rounds is set to "5 times", and the special winning section 220 is special in such a form that about 500 prize balls can be won in the first jackpot game. The opening / closing member 222 is opened and closed, and in the second continuous jackpot game, the specified number of rounds is set to "16 times", and about 1500 prize balls can be won in the second continuous jackpot game. The special opening / closing member 222 of the special winning portion 220 is opened / closed.

(About open / close control of variable starting part)
Next, the opening / closing control of the variable starting portions 131 and 132 in which the opening operation is permitted when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34 will be described.

The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is a judgment result of a normal figure (that is, a judgment result of allowing an opening operation) in a normal figure hit determination performed when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34 (that is, a normal figure hit determination result). When the operating port 101 is opened, the opening operation is performed depending on whether the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 passes through the first branch passage 115 or the second branch passage 116. The variable starting portions 131 and 132 are changed. Therefore, in the embodiment, the branch passages 115, 116 for passing the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101, triggered by the hit determination result (that is, the determination result that allows the opening operation) in the hit determination. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the following description, it may be referred to as a normal figure that the determination result that allows the opening operation is triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate portion 34. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines a mode (opening / closing operation patterns P1 to P2) in which the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating entry unit 110 is opened and closed in accordance with the hitting of the normal drawing, so that the operation port 101 is entered. The ball is configured to be distributed to either the first branch passage 115 or the second branch passage 116. Here, which of the first branch passage 115 and the second branch passage 116 the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 is distributed, the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 is the distribution member 121. It is determined by the timing of reaching the distribution region and the operating position of the distribution member 121 at that timing. Therefore, the operation mode of the distribution member 121 and the operation mode of the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entry unit 110 determined by the main control CPU 60a will be described.

(About the distribution operation pattern of the distribution member 121)
The main control ROM 60b determines the timing at which the distribution member 121 is displaced to the first distribution position and the second distribution position, and holds the distribution member 121 at the first distribution position and the second distribution position. A distribution operation pattern that defines the time to perform (distribution time) is set. Then, the distribution member 121 is displaced to the first distribution position and the second distribution position at the timing and the distribution time specified in the distribution operation pattern, triggered by the hit determination result of the normal figure. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the second solenoid 122. Here, only one type of the distribution operation pattern is set in the main control ROM 60b, and the distribution member 121 performs the first distribution in a certain manner as the hit determination in the normal figure becomes the hit determination result. It is designed to be displaced to the position and the second distribution position.

Specifically, in the distribution operation pattern, as shown in FIG. 9, the distribution member 121 held at the first distribution position is placed at a predetermined operation start timing from the first distribution position to the second distribution position. The distribution member 121 is displaced from the second distribution position to the first distribution position after a predetermined time (first distribution time TZ1) has elapsed since the displacement to the second distribution position. After a predetermined time (second distribution time TZ2) has elapsed after the displacement to the first distribution position, the distribution member 121 is displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position, and the second distribution position is concerned. The distribution member 121 is set to be displaced from the second distribution position to the first distribution position after a predetermined time (third distribution time TZ3) has elapsed since the displacement to. That is, when the pachinko ball arrives at the branch region while the distribution member 121 is in the first distribution position (during the second distribution time TZ2), the pachinko ball is distributed to the first branch passage 115. 1 A state in which the first start opening / closing member 135 of the variable starting unit 131 can be opened and the distribution member 121 of the passage distribution unit 120 is in the second distribution position (first or third distribution time TZ1, TZ3). When the pachinko ball arrives at the branch region (between), the pachinko ball is distributed to the second branch passage 116, and the first start opening / closing member 135 of the second variable starting portion 132 can be opened and operated. .. Here, in the embodiment, the timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 500 milliseconds) has elapsed from the end of the normal map variation display when the normal map hit determination is won is set as the operation start timing. Then, at the operation timing, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened and the ball is allowed to enter the operation port 101.

Further, in the first distribution time TZ1, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 is shaken at the same time as the displacement of the distribution member 121 from the first distribution position to the second distribution position (that is, the operation start timing). The time is set to be shorter than the time required to move to the distribution area by the distribution member 121, and the distribution member 121 is positioned at the first distribution position at the timing when the pachinko ball moves to the distribution area. It has become. Therefore, in the embodiment, the first distribution time TZ1 is set to 40 milliseconds. Further, in the second distribution time TZ2, the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the first allowable mode (opening pattern P1 described later) described later is distributed. It is set to a time longer than the maximum time for moving to the distribution region by the member 121. That is, the second distribution time TZ2 is set during the opening time TA1 in which the operating port 101 opens when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the first permissible mode (opening pattern P1). The time is set longer than the maximum time during which the pachinko ball that has entered the 101 can move to the distribution region by the distribution member 121. That is, in the embodiment, after the pachinko ball is substantially distributed to the first branch passage 115 as the hit determination is won, the pachinko ball is shaken to the second branch passage 116. The second solenoid 122 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the distribution member 121 performs the distribution operation.

(About the opening operation of the actuating ball entry portion 110)
Next, the opening operation of the actuating entry portion 110 triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate portion 34 will be described.

(About the open pattern)
The main control ROM 60b determines the timing at which the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuating entry portion 110 is displaced to the open position and the closed position, and the time for holding the normal opening / closing member 111 at the open position and the closed position (opening time). ) Are set as open patterns P1 to P2. Then, the main control CPU 60a so as to displace the normal opening / closing member 111 to the opening position and the closing position at the timing and the opening time specified in the opening patterns P1 to P2, triggered by the hit determination result of the normal drawing. Is configured to drive and control the first solenoid 112. That is, when the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the first solenoid 112 based on the opening patterns P1 to P2, the normal opening / closing member 111 is displaced from the closed position to the open position and the pachinko ball enters the operating port 101. An opening operation that allows a ball and a closing operation that restricts entry of a ball into the operating port 101 by displacing the ball from the open position to the closed position are performed.

(Regarding the relationship between the design per normal figure and the open pattern)
Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of opening patterns P1 to P2 (two types in the embodiment) having different operating modes of the normal opening / closing member 111 are set, and the pachinko machine 10 is determined to hit the normal drawing. The main control CPU 60a determines one opening pattern from the plurality of opening patterns P1 to P2 when the determination result (that is, the determination result allowing the opening operation) is obtained, and the determined opening patterns P1 to P2 are used. Based on this, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuating ball entry portion 110 is configured to open / close. In the following description, the first open pattern P1 and the second open pattern P2 may be distinguished. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a plurality of opening patterns that define the operation mode of the normal opening / closing member 111 associated with one hit of the normal figure when the judgment of the hit of the normal figure is the judgment result of the hit of the normal figure. It has a function as an opening pattern determining means for determining an opening pattern.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9, which of the plurality of opening patterns P1 to P2 is used to open the normal opening / closing member 111 is determined according to the gaming state. In the embodiment, the gaming state at the time of performing the normal drawing hit determination is neither the first variable state, the second variable state, nor the first and second variable states. The type of open pattern that can be determined is determined by whether it is in the gaming state (non-variable short state). Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-variable state and the first variable state, the main control CPU 60a is set so that the first open pattern P1 can be determined, and the game state is the second variable state. In this case, the second open pattern P2 is set so that the main control CPU 60a can determine it.

(About the first opening pattern P1)
As shown in FIG. 9, in the first opening pattern P1, when the normal drawing hit determination is won, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened and operated at a predetermined operation start timing after the normal drawing hit determination is won. The main control CPU 60a is set to displace from the closed position to the open position, and after the opening time TA1 elapses from the displacement to the open position, the normal opening / closing member 111 is closed and displaced from the open position to the closed position. Has been done. In the embodiment, the operating port opening time TA1 is set to 300 milliseconds. Further, the operation start timing in the first open pattern P1 is the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the hit determination. It is set.

Here, the operation port opening time TA1 is set to be longer than the first distribution time TZ1 and shorter than the total time (740 milliseconds in the example) of the first distribution time TZ1 and the second distribution time TZ2. Then, the distribution member 121 is displaced to the first distribution position until the operation port opening time TA1 elapses. That is, in the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating ball entry portion 110 is operated based on the first opening pattern P1, the distribution is performed when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the branch region. The member 121 is located at the first distribution position, and the pachinko ball distributed to the first branch passage 115 operates the first actuating member 138 of the first variable starting portion 131 to open the first starting opening / closing member 135. It is designed to work. That is, in the first variable state in which the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened / closed in the first opening pattern P1, the first start of the first variable starting portion 131 is performed by the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 of the operating entry portion 110. The opening / closing member 135 is controlled to the first state in which the opening / closing member 135 can be opened and operated, so that the ball can easily enter the first variable starting portion 131.

(About the second opening pattern P2)
As shown in FIG. 9, in the second opening pattern P2, when the normal drawing hit determination is won, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (1) at a predetermined operation start timing after the normal drawing hit determination is won. (Third time) to displace from the closed position to the open position, and after the opening time TA2 elapses from the displacement to the open position, the normal opening / closing member 111 is closed (first time) to be displaced from the open position to the closed position and closed. After the lapse of the sixth operating port closing time TB1 from the displacement to the position, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (second time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position, and from the displacement to the open position, the operating port opening time TA3. After the lapse of time, the main control CPU 60a is set to perform an operation of closing the normal opening / closing member 111 (second time) and displacing the member from the open position to the closed position. That is, in the second opening pattern P2, when the normal drawing is won, the normal opening / closing member 111 is set to perform the opening operation twice. In the embodiment, the operating port opening time TA2 is set to 24 milliseconds, the operating port opening time TA3 is set to 360 milliseconds, and the operating port closing time TB1 is set to 660 milliseconds. Further, the operation start timing in the second open pattern P2 is the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the hit determination. It is set.

Here, the operating port opening time TA2 is set to a time during which it is substantially impossible for the pachinko ball to enter the operating port 101, and the operating port opening time TA3 is set to a time during which the pachinko ball enters the operating port 101. It is set to the time when it is possible to enter the ball. The second and subsequent opening operations of the normal opening / closing member 111 based on the second opening pattern P2 are described when the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 moves to the branch region at the same time as the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111. The distribution member 121 is set to be located at the second distribution position. That is, in the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating ball entry portion 110 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2, the distribution is performed when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the branch region. The member 121 is located at the second distribution position, and the pachinko ball distributed to the second branch passage 116 operates the first actuating member 138 of the second variable starting portion 132 to open the second starting opening / closing member 136. It is designed to work. That is, in the second variable state in which the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened / closed in the second opening pattern P2, the second variable starting portion 132 is started by the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 of the operating entry portion 110. The opening / closing member 136 is controlled to the second state in which the opening / closing member 136 can be opened, and the ball is easily entered into the second variable starting portion 132.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first opening pattern P1 opens and closes the normal opening / closing member 111 in such a manner that the pachinko balls that have entered the operating port 101 are distributed to the first branch passage 115. The second opening pattern P2 is set so that the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened and closed in a manner in which the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 is distributed to the second branch passage 116. That is, the first permissible mode (first open pattern P1) and the second permissible mode (first open pattern P1) are triggered by the hit determination result (determination result in which the open determination means allows the open operation) in the normal figure hit determination. The normal opening / closing member 111 can be opened and operated by any of the second opening patterns P2). Then, in the first variable state, by opening and closing the normal opening / closing member 111 according to the first permissible mode (first opening / closing pattern P1), the opening operation of the first starting / closing member 135 of the first variable starting portion 131 is performed. Is allowed, and in the second variable state, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened and operated according to the second allowable mode (second opening pattern P2), so that the second starting opening / closing member 136 of the second variable starting portion 132 is opened. It is configured to allow open operation.

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the big hit symbol A is determined as the special figure hit determination results in the special figure hit determination result, the first variable start port 102 in the game after the big hit game. There is a high possibility that a big hit game (that is, the first and second big hit games) based on the winning of the pachinko ball will occur, and if the big hit symbol B, the big hit symbol a, and the big hit symbol b are determined, the big hit game In the later game, the possibility that the big hit game based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable starting port 103 (that is, the third to fourth big hit games) will occur is high. Further, when the small hit symbol C, the small hit symbol D, the small hit symbol c, and the small hit symbol d are determined and the continuous big hit game is performed, the second variable start port 103 is reached in the game after the continuous big hit game. There is a high possibility that a jackpot game based on a winning pachinko ball (that is, a third to fourth jackpot game) will occur. That is, the main control CPU 60a is in the first state in which the first start opening / closing member 135 of the first variable start unit 131 can be opened and operated by the pachinko ball that has entered the actuated ball entry unit 110 (variable ball entry unit). A pachinko ball that has entered the ball portion 110 (variable ball entry portion) functions as a switching control means that controls switching of the second start opening / closing member 136 of the second variable start portion 132 to a second state in which the second start / close member 136 can be opened and operated. Is.

(Regarding the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a main control board 60 (main control means) that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and each control target based on a control signal from the main control board 60. A sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling the above is provided. That is, on the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on the detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results are generated. It is designed to be output to the sub control board.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls the game effect as a whole, a display control board 70 that controls the display contents on the symbol display device 17, and a pachinko machine 10 are provided. It is provided with a light emitting control board 72 that controls light emission of various light emitting devices 18 included in the front frame 13 and the game board 20, and a sound control board 73 that controls sound output of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the staging control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 60, and is a pachinko machine. It is possible to comprehensively control various game effects (design variation effect, light emission effect, voice effect) executed in 10. Here, the display control board 70 displays a symbol variation effect such as a symbol (effect symbol) or a background image displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is configured to control the content. Further, the light emission control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, the light emission intensity, and the like of various light emitting devices 18 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the staging control board 65. Is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and magnitude of sound output from various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the staging control board 65.

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c or the like capable of writing / reading is provided. Then, various sensors such as the fixed start detection sensor 75, the first variable start detection sensor 77, the second variable start detection sensor 78, the special winning detection sensor 79, the gate sensor 76, and the specific area detection sensor 80 are attached to the main control CPU 60a. It is connected. Further, each display unit such as the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the normal figure display unit 55 is connected to the main control CPU 60a, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each sensor. The display control of each display unit is executed based on the control process. Further, the main control CPU 60a (opening control means) includes a first solenoid 112 of the variable actuation entry unit 110, a second solenoid 122 of the passage distribution unit 120, and a special winning solenoid 223 provided in the special winning unit 220. It is connected, and drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a.

(About the prize information accompanying the prize to the starting part)
In the main control CPU 60a, the pachinko ball has won a prize in the starting unit (fixed starting unit 31, the first variable starting unit 131 or the second variable starting unit 132 (more specifically, the starting detection sensor (fixed starting detection sensor 75, first). 1 The variable start detection sensor 77 or the second variable start detection sensor 78) is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball). Here, the main control CPU 60a is set to detect the start. The random numbers acquired by the detection of the sensors 75, 77, 78 include a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining an effect execution (random number for determining reach), a random number for determining a special figure variation pattern, and the like. Various random numbers are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random numbers in a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated random numbers are temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c and updated. By rewriting the previous value, a random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of any of the start detection sensors 75, 77, 78 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is obtained. Executes a timer update process for measuring time. Various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c. It has become.

Further, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starting unit 31, the first variable starting unit 131, and the second variable starting unit 132 is the corresponding first special figure start holding information. And the second special figure start hold information is configured to be temporarily stored in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a start hold area to be stored in the order of storage in the main control RAM 60c, and a symbol variation effect (special figure) based on each special figure start hold information. When the variable display) is executed, the special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information are individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If so, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads the second special figure start hold information over the first special figure start hold information, and makes a special figure hit determination (design variation effect) based on the second start hold information. It is configured to be executed with priority.

Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area that can store the first start hold information and a second start hold area that can store the second start hold information, and fixed start detection. The winning information (various random values) acquired when the sensor 75 and the first variable start detection sensor 77 are detected is stored in the first start hold area, and is acquired when the second variable start detection sensor 78 is detected. Winning information (various random values) is stored in the second start hold area. Further, each of the first start holding area and the second start holding area is composed of four storage areas of the first special figure storage area to the fourth special figure storage area, and the start detection sensors 75, 77, 78. The winning information (various random values) acquired at the time of one detection is sequentially stored in the first to fourth areas of the corresponding start holding area, and when the special figure hit determination is performed, the main control RAM 60c. The second special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the above, in preference to the first start hold information.

The special figure hit determination random number is a random number used in a lottery for whether or not a big hit game or a small hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect (that is, whether or not it is a special figure hit). In the embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values of "0" to "65535" are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Further, as the random number for determining the special figure, the special symbol 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A or the special symbol 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B according to the result of the special figure hit determination. It is a random number used when determining. Here, in the embodiment, all 101 integer values of "0" to "100" are set as random numbers for determining the special figure, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is. For each value of the random number for determining the special figure, a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figures indicating the winning of the jackpot are set. The special symbol 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A or the special symbol 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B is specified by the value of the random number for drawing determination. .. That is, the special symbol 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the first variable start detection sensor 77. Then, the special symbol 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired with the detection of the second variable start detection sensor 78 as a trigger. Further, as described above, the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified according to the type of the jackpot game, and the type of the jackpot game given after the end of the symbol variation effect is specified. The special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 as the small hit symbol are classified according to the type of the small hit game, and by specifying the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2, the symbol variation effect is produced. The type of small hit game given after the end is specified. That is, the random number for determining the special figure has a function as a random number for determining the type of the big hit game and the small hit game. Furthermore, the grant period (number of variations) of the variable / short state given after the big hit game is determined for each type of the big hit game or the continuous big hit game, and the random number for determining the special figure determines the grant period of the variable state. It also has a function as a random number.

In addition, the random number for determining the effect execution is displayed as a hit display when the above-mentioned special figure hit judgment is a misjudgment result (in the case of a miss that was not won in the big hit game and the small hit game). It is a random number used in the effect execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform an effect that suggests the possibility of the effect. In the embodiment, a total of 239 integer values of "0" to "238" are set as random numbers for determining the effect execution, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as the effect suggesting the possibility that the hit display may be displayed, the reach effect performed by the reach display displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the process of the symbol change, or the effect displayed on the symbol display device 17. It includes a notice effect suggesting the possibility of hit display and a notice effect suggesting to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light emitted from the light emitting device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

The special figure variation pattern determination random number is a random number used when determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns that specify the effect content in the symbol variation effect. Is. In the embodiment, a total of 254 integer values from "0" to "253" are set as random numbers for primary distribution, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms).

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special figure hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the effect execution determination random number, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number are the fixed start unit 31, the first variable start unit 131, or the second variable start unit 131. The pachinko ball won a prize in the variable start unit 132 (more specifically, the fixed start detection sensor 75, the first variable start detection sensor 77, or the second variable start detection sensor 78 detected the pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires each random number temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing. Further, each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the fixed starting unit 31 and the first variable starting unit 131 is acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable starting unit 132. The same random numbers are commonly used, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers according to the winning timings of the starting ports 31, 102, and 103.

(About the judgment value related to the special figure hit judgment)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot game is generated. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the determination of whether or not it is a jackpot (big hit lottery) using the special figure hit determination random number, and is from "0" to "65535" in which the special figure hit determination random number can be taken. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 random numbers. Similarly, on the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a small hit determination value indicating that a small hit game is generated. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (small hit lottery) using the special figure hit determination random number, and is possible to take the special figure hit determination random number from "0" to "65535". A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 random numbers up to. That is, when the special figure hit judgment random number matches the big hit judgment value, the big hit is won and the big hit game is generated, and when the special figure hit judgment random number matches the small hit judgment value, the small hit is won. A small hit game is triggered.

Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot probability (probability of winning the jackpot) when the jackpot lottery is performed based on each of the first start hold information and the second start hold information is constant. The number of jackpot judgment values is set so as to be a probability (1/200). In addition, the small hit determination value is such that the small hit probability (probability of winning a small hit) when the small hit lottery is performed based on the first start hold information is lower than the large hit probability (1/400). While determining the number, the small hit probability (probability of winning the small hit) when the small hit lottery is performed based on the second start hold information is lower than the big hit probability (1/8). The number of judgment values is set. That is, the special figure hit determination (lottery) based on the first start hold information is configured to be playable centering on whether or not a big hit is achieved, and the special figure hit determination (lottery) based on the second start hold information is configured. It is configured to be playable with a focus on whether or not it is a small hit. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (lottery) is performed when the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (lottery) fails.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure. When the lottery result is a special figure hit (big hit or small hit), the judgment value for determining the special figure is a special symbol 1 or 2 as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A. It is a determination value for determining a special symbol 2 as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 50B by using a random number for determining a special symbol. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination determination value is set to an integer value of "1" to "200" corresponding to the above-mentioned 200 types of special figure determination random numbers, and the special figure determination determination value is set. The special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are individually associated with each of the values.

Further, the effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM 60b. As for the effect execution determination value, when the result of the hit determination (special figure hit determination) is negative (when it is not a big hit or a small hit), a reach effect suggesting that the hit display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 is executed. It is a determination value used in the effect execution determination (reach lottery) as to whether or not to allow the effect to be performed, and is determined from a total of 239 integers from the possible numerical values "0" to "238" of the effect execution determination random number. That is, when the acquired value of the effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value, the main control CPU 60a determines to execute the effect such as the reach effect.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns using the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern, and is a special figure variation pattern. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each, and the special figure variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the acquired random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is assigned is selected by the main control CPU 60a. There is.

(About special figure fluctuation pattern)
A plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 60b. The special symbol variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, which is executed between the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display and the fixed stop display of the effect symbol. It specifies the basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode). Further, the special symbol variation pattern is the variation time (symbol variation effect and special symbol) from the start of the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display until the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is fixedly stopped and displayed. The time of variable display) is specified.

Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, there are a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for hitting special figures, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for loss of reach in which reach effect is performed, and no reach in which reach effect is not performed. A special figure fluctuation pattern for disengagement is provided. The special figure fluctuation pattern for hitting the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for losing reach is an effect execution. The special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the determination is affirmative, and the special figure variation pattern for loss without reach is selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the effect execution determination is negative. It is a possible special figure fluctuation pattern. The reach effect is performed between the time when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 and the time when the symbol combination of the effect symbols that hits or misses the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a production.

(About the opening judgment information accompanying the winning of the gate part)
The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as opening determination information when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 34 (specifically, the gate sensor 76 detects the pachinko ball). Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 76 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure hit, a random number for determining a normal figure, and a random number for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern are set. .. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random value values in a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. According to the timing at which the detection signal of the sensor 76 is input to the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a acquires the release determination information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring the time. Various information (random value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c.

Further, the opening determination information (various random values) acquired when the ball enters the gate portion 34 (the pachinko ball detects the gate sensor 76) is stored in a predetermined normal map of the main control RAM 60c as the normal map start hold information. It is configured to be temporarily stored in an area (storage area). As for the normal figure start hold information, a hold area to be stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined, and the normal figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, in the main control RAM 60c, the holding area that can store the normal drawing start holding information is composed of four storage areas of the first normal figure storage area to the fourth normal figure storage area, and the gate sensor 76. The openness determination information (various random values) acquired with one detection of the above is stored in order in the first to fourth areas, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the normal figure variation display is executed. In order, the main control CPU 60a reads out the normal figure start hold information from the first area to the fourth area.

The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the normal figure hit determination (lottery per normal figure) as to whether or not the opening of the second variable starting unit 132 (per normal figure) is generated as a result of the normal figure fluctuation display. Is. In the embodiment, a total of 65536 integer values of "0" to "65535" are set as random numbers for determination per drawing, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal map hit determination value indicating that a normal map hit is generated as a result of the normal map variation effect display. The normal figure hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the judgment of whether or not it is a normal figure hit (normal figure hit judgment) using the normal figure hit judgment random number, and is a possible "0" of the normal figure hit judgment random number. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 kinds of random numbers up to "65535". Then, when the acquired random number for determining the normal figure matches the random number for the normal figure hit, the main control CPU 60a determines that the random number is a normal figure hit, and after the normal figure variation display is performed, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened and closed. It has become like. Here, the number of set determination values of the normal figure hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned variation state is given at the time of performing the normal figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of judgment values per normal figure (65535 in the embodiment) set in the case of the variable short state (first variable short state or the second variable short state) is the non-variable state. It is set to be larger than the number of judgment values per normal figure (1 in the embodiment) set in the case. That is, by increasing the number of settings of the normal figure hit determination value in the variable short state (first variable short state or the second variable short state), the normal figure hit is more likely to occur than in the non-variable short state. It is composed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as an opening determination means that allows an opening operation triggered by the detection of the gate sensor 76.

The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used when determining the symbol per normal figure 1 to the symbol 4 per normal figure to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 55 when the judgment result for hitting the normal figure is fixed. Is. Here, in the embodiment, a total of 197 integer values of "0" to "196" are set as random numbers for determining a normal figure, and the random numbers are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is. That is, based on the value of the random number for determining the normal map acquired by the detection of the gate sensor 76, the symbols 1 to the above-mentioned normal map are displayed as the fixed stop display on the normal map display unit 55 in the case of hitting the normal map. Symbol 4 is specified per normal figure. In addition, in the case of the determination result that the hit determination is out of order, the out-of-normal symbol is specified as the normal figure to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 55.

The random number for distribution of the normal map fluctuation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time (normal map fluctuation time) of the normal map fluctuation display performed by the normal map display unit 55. In the embodiment, a total of 23 integer values from "0" to "22" are set as random numbers for distribution of the normal map fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one in a predetermined cycle (4 ms). There is.

(About the judgment value related to the judgment of hitting a normal figure)
The main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a normal drawing. As for the judgment value for determining the normal figure, when the result of the normal figure hit judgment is affirmative, the normal figure hit symbol 1 to the normal figure hit symbol 4 as the normal figure hit symbol to be fixedly stopped by the normal figure display unit 55 are gate sensors. It is a determination value determined by using a random number for determining a normal figure acquired at the time of detecting a pachinko ball by 76.

(About the staging control board)
The staging control board 65 is provided with a staging control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, the staging control ROM 65b and the staging control RAM 65c are connected to the staging control CPU 65a. Further, the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined cycles, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern that specifies a specific effect content of the symbol variation effect to be executed in the symbol variation effect. Each effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as an effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Has been done. It should be noted that the effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns associated with the variation pattern. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the effect symbol of each symbol row is defined in the symbol variation effect, and the effect symbol is stopped in each row according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern, and the effect symbol is stopped. An appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stop, and the light emitting device 18 emits an appropriate light.

Further, the staging control ROM 65b stores an staging control program for comprehensively controlling the light emission control board 72 and the sound control board 73. When various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(About the processing on the staging control board)
Next, a process executed by the staging control CPU 65a of the staging control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game after executing initial setting processing such as a security check when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a design It executes processing related to effect execution during fluctuations, flag setting processing, processing related to effect execution during big hit games, processing related to effect execution during small hit games, and the like.

That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines and determines the effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). The effect pattern designation command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a produces an effect of each symbol sequence to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 according to the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. Determine the design. That is, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect symbol of each symbol row is set so as to be a symbol combination of the effect symbols that is the jackpot display. If the symbol specified by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a small hit symbol, the effect symbol of each symbol row is determined so as to be a symbol combination of the effect symbols to be displayed as a small hit. To.

Then, at the stop timing of the effect symbol of each symbol row specified by the effect pattern, the effect symbol designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time as the special symbol variation pattern designation command is input, and the left effect symbol is stopped at the stop timing of the effect symbol in the left symbol row. The specified command is output, the right effect symbol specification command is output at the stop timing of the effect symbol in the right symbol string, and the middle effect symbol specification command is output at the stop timing of the effect symbol in the middle symbol string.

Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missed symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the missed symbol. Further, when the special symbol variation pattern for the loss reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the loss including the reach forming symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation pattern for the staging effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation that does not include the reach forming symbol. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs a command to stop all symbols, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About staging control)
Next, the process executed by the staging control board 65 will be described. On the effect control board 65, when the variation start control command is input, processing related to the variation start of the symbol variation effect is performed. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. The designated command is output to the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, or the like. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control control means for executing a symbol variation effect based on the determined variation pattern.

Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure variation pattern, and the effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected. Further, when the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is input, the staging control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to display the final stop according to the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. Determine the production design of. That is, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the effect symbol of each symbol row is set so as to be a symbol combination of the effect symbols that is the jackpot display. It is determined.

Then, at the stop timing of the effect symbol of each symbol row specified by the effect pattern, the effect symbol designation command of each row is output to the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time as the special symbol variation pattern designation command is input, and the left effect symbol is stopped at the stop timing of the effect symbol in the left symbol row. The specified command is output, the right effect symbol specification command is output at the stop timing of the effect symbol in the right symbol string, and the middle effect symbol specification command is output at the stop timing of the effect symbol in the middle symbol string.

(About the display control board 70)
The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. Further, a symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. Further, various image data (image data such as a pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) are stored in the display control ROM 70b. Further, the display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

As described above, the main control CPU 60a and the staging control CPU 65a exhibit various functions by executing control processing based on the control program. That is, the winning information acquisition means for acquiring the winning information triggered by the winning of the starting units 31, 131, 132 (triggered by the detection by any of the starting detection means), and the acquisition of the winning information by the winning information acquisition means as an opportunity. A lottery means to draw a lottery whether or not to win (whether or not to cause a big hit game or a small hit game), and a big hit game to determine a big hit game to be given from multiple types of big hit games in the case of a big hit in the lottery of the lottery means. The main control CPU 60a has each function as a small hit game determining means for determining a small hit game to be given from a plurality of types of small hit games in the case of a small hit in the lottery of the determining means and the lottery means. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving a determined type of hit game (big hit game, small hit game) after the end of the special figure variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect). The main control CPU 60a functions as a variation pattern determining means for determining from a plurality of variation patterns for specifying the variation time of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means. I have.

Further, whether the main control CPU 60a imparts a ball entry easy state (variable state) in which the game ball can easily enter the variable starting portion when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result. It functions as a means for determining whether or not the ball is easy to enter. Then, when the easy-to-enter state is given, the state control functions as a granting period determining means for determining the period for giving the easy-to-enter state, and controls the easy-to-enter state determined after the end of the winning game. It also functions as a means. Further, in the embodiment, the first easy ball entry state (first variable state) and the second easy ball entry state (second variable short state) are set as the easy ball entry state, and the main control CPU 60a is set. However, it functions as a first ball entry easy state control means for controlling the game ball as a first ball entry easy state in which the game ball can easily enter the variable start portion, and the game ball can easily enter the variable start portion. It functions as a second ball entry easy state control means for controlling the ball entry easy state.

Further, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an opening determination means that allows an opening operation when the pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 21 enters a predetermined entry portion (gate portion 34). The opening / closing members 135, 136 are configured to open and win the variable starting openings 102, 103 when the opening determining means gives a determination result that allows the opening operation.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

In the normal state in which the variable state (first or second variable state) is not given, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) of the game board 20 is fixed starting portion 31. A lottery is performed based on the first start hold information stored in the wake of winning a prize in the fixed start port 32 of the above, and the lottery result of the big hit is obtained, and either of the big hit symbols A and B is obtained. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, when the big hit symbol A is determined, the first variable / short state is given after the big hit game with 100 variable / short times. Further, when the jackpot symbol B is determined, the second variation state is given after the jackpot game with the number of variation of 4 times. Further, if the lottery for the big hit is not achieved, a lottery for whether or not the hit is a small hit is performed, and the result of the lottery for the small hit determines which of the small hit symbols C and D is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, in the small hit game performed when the small hit is won, the pachinko ball winning the special winning unit 220 is detected by the specific area detection sensor 80, so that the continuous big hit game is performed, and the continuous big hit game is performed after the continuous big hit game. The variable state of 2 is given by the number of changes of 4 times.

Further, in the first variable state, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) of the game board 20 enters the gate portion 34, and the pachinko ball is stored. A hitting judgment (opening judgment) is performed based on the hold information, and the hitting judgment of the normal figure becomes the judgment result of the hit of the normal figure, so that any of the symbols 1 to 4 per the normal figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Will be done. In the first variation state, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuated ball entry portion 110 is open-operated based on the first opening pattern P1 after the normal-figure variation display is fixedly stopped. Then, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating entry portion 110 is opened based on the first opening pattern P1, the pachinko ball enters the operating opening 101, so that the distribution member of the passage distribution portion 120 is opened. The first branch passage 115 pachinko balls are distributed to and by 121, and the first actuating member 138 of the first variable starting portion 131 is operated to open the first starting opening / closing member 135 with the contact of the pachinko balls.

Then, in the first variable state, a big hit is made based on the first start hold information stored when the pachinko ball wins a prize in the first variable start port 102 of the first variable start unit 131 that has been opened. Whether or not a lottery is performed, and the result of the big hit lottery is obtained, and one of the big hit symbols A and B is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, when the big hit symbol A is determined, the first variable / short state is given after the big hit game with 100 variable / short times. Further, when the jackpot symbol B is determined, the second variation state is given after the jackpot game with the number of variation of 4 times. Further, if the lottery for the big hit is not achieved, a lottery for whether or not the hit is a small hit is performed, and the result of the lottery for the small hit determines which of the small hit symbols C and D is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, in the small hit game performed when the small hit is won, the pachinko ball winning the special winning unit 220 is detected by the specific area detection sensor 80, so that the continuous big hit game is performed, and the continuous big hit game is performed after the continuous big hit game. The variable state of 2 is given by the number of changes of 4 times.

Further, in the second variation state, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) of the game board 20 enters the gate portion 34, and the pachinko ball is stored. A hitting judgment (opening judgment) is performed based on the hold information, and the hitting judgment of the normal figure becomes the judgment result of the hit of the normal figure, so that any of the symbols 1 to 4 per the normal figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Will be done. In the second variation state, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuating ball entry portion 110 is open-operated based on the second opening pattern P2 after the normal-figure variation display is fixedly stopped. Then, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating entry unit 110 is opened based on the second opening pattern P2, the pachinko ball enters the operation port 101, so that the distribution member of the passage distribution unit 120 is opened. A pachinko ball is distributed to the second branch passage 116 by 121, and the first operating member 138 of the second variable starting portion 132 is operated to open the second starting opening / closing member 136 with the contact of the pachinko ball.

Then, in the second variable state, a big hit is made based on the second start hold information stored when the pachinko ball wins a prize in the first variable start port 103 of the second variable start unit 132 that has been opened. Whether or not a lottery is performed, and the result of the big hit lottery is obtained, and one of the big hit symbols a and b is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, when the jackpot symbol a is determined, the second variation state is given after the jackpot game with four variation times. Further, when the jackpot symbol b is determined, the second variation state is given after the jackpot game with the number of variation of 100 times. Further, if the lottery for the big hit is not achieved, a lottery for whether or not the hit is a small hit is performed, and the result of the lottery for the small hit determines which of the small hit symbols c and d is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Then, in the small hit game performed when the small hit is won, the pachinko ball winning the special winning unit 220 is detected by the specific area detection sensor 80, so that the continuous big hit game is performed, and the continuous big hit game is performed after the continuous big hit game. The variable state of 2 is given by the number of changes of 4 times.

That is, in the normal state in which the lottery is performed based on the first start hold information and the first variable state, the probability of winning a small hit (small hit probability) is lower than the probability of winning a big hit (big hit probability). You can play a game that attracts attention as to whether or not you win the jackpot. On the other hand, in the second variable state in which the lottery is performed based on the second start hold information, the probability of winning a small hit (small hit probability) is higher than the probability of winning a big hit (big hit probability), and the small hit After winning the game, you can play a game that attracts attention as to whether or not it will be a continuous big hit game.

That is, in the first variable state, when the pachinko ball enters the gate portion 34, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened, which facilitates winning of the pachinko ball and the normal opening / closing member 111. However, since the opening operation of the first variable starting unit 131 is allowed along with the opening operation, the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Further, in the second variable state, when the pachinko ball enters the gate portion 34, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened, which facilitates the winning of the pachinko ball and the normal opening / closing member 111. However, the opening operation of only the second variable starting unit 132 is allowed along with the opening operation, and the special figure hit determination is performed based on the second start hold information, which makes it easy to win a small hit, and the continuous big hit game via the small hit. Is possible to occur in a short time, so that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and the first variable short state. Therefore, even when the same right-handed game is played, the variable starting portions 131 and 132 that can be opened in the first variable state or the second variable state change, so that the game playability is changed and the game is played. It will be possible to enhance the interest.

Further, by making it possible to open either the first variable starting portion 131 or the second variable starting portion 132 in the process in which the pachinko ball that has entered the activated ball entering portion 110 passes through the discharge passage, the fixed starting portion is started. Even if a big hit is triggered by winning a prize in the fixed starting port 32 of the unit 31 and the first variable starting port 102 of the first variable starting unit 131, the pachinko ball can be inserted into the operating ball entry unit 110. It becomes possible to control to the first variable state which is easy. Then, when a big hit is triggered by the ball entering the fixed starting port 32 of the fixed starting unit 31 and the first variable starting port 102 of the first variable starting unit 131, the symbol variation is controlled to the first variable short state. The second case where the expected value of the number of fluctuations (approximately 100 times in the embodiment) becomes a big hit via a small hit triggered by the entry of the second variable starting unit 132 into the second variable starting port 103. It is set to be higher than the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the variable state (about 4 times in the embodiment). Therefore, if a big hit is triggered by winning a prize in the fixed starting port 32 of the fixed starting unit 31 and the first variable starting port 102 of the first variable starting unit 131, which are difficult to win in a small hit, a pachinko ball is played in the game. It is possible to raise the expectation of winning a big hit while suppressing the decrease in the number of players, and it is possible to improve the interest in playing pachinko.

Here, the second composite ball entry unit 100 of the embodiment enters the operation port 101 by controlling the opening of the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entry unit 110 by the first opening pattern P1 in the first variable state. When the balled pachinko ball moves to the branch region, the distribution member 121 is controlled to be in the first state located at the first distribution position, and the pachinko ball distributed to the first branch passage 115 is the first variable. The first operating member 138 of the starting portion 131 is operated to open the first starting opening / closing member 135. On the other hand, in the second variable state, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the actuating entry portion 110 is controlled to be open by the second opening pattern P2, and is shaken when the pachinko ball that has entered the actuation port 101 moves to the branch region. The pachinko ball distributed to the second branch passage 116 is controlled to be in the second state in which the distribution member 121 is located at the second distribution position, and the pachinko ball distributed to the second branch passage 116 operates the first actuating member 138 of the second variable starting portion 132. 2 The start opening / closing member 136 is opened and closed.

Then, the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled in the first variation state (100 times) is higher than the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled in the second variation state (generally 4 times). It is designed to be. As a result, in the first variable state in which it is difficult to win a small hit, the ball enters the first variable starting unit 131 by being controlled to the first variable state while a relatively long number of fluctuations is performed. As a result, it is possible to realize a playability that raises expectations for winning a big hit that shifts to a second variable state in which a big hit via a small hit is likely to occur. On the other hand, in the second variation state, it is possible to increase the expectation that the continuous big hit game via the small hit will occur in a short period of time while the relatively short fluctuation number is performed. In this way, by making the expected value of the number of variations different between the first variation state and the second variation state, the playability centered on the big hit and the playability centered on the small hit can be obtained. It can be realized at the same time.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a special winning portion 220 that is opened when a big hit game is given as a trigger of winning a prize at the starting ports 32, 102, 103, in the game board 20 as a second compound ball entry. By arranging it on the upstream side of the unit 100 (second variable starting unit 132), when a big hit game is given, the special winning unit 220 is more than the second combined ball-entry unit 100 (variable starting unit 131, 132). The pachinko ball can be given priority to win a prize, and the progress of the big hit game can be accelerated. Then, since the special winning portion 220 was arranged so as to be located in the expanded passage RA2 provided in the downstream portion of the aligned passage RA1 formed by the passage width through which the pachinko balls can pass in a single row, the special winning portion 220 was arranged in the second ball flow path 21b. The launched pachinko balls can be continuously won by the special winning section 220. Further, since the first variable starting unit 131, the second variable starting unit 132, and the special winning unit 220 are provided in the same ball flow-down path 21b, the first variable starting port 102, the first variable starting port 102, without changing the ball flow-down path for launching the pachinko ball. 2 The pachinko ball can be won in the variable starting port 103 and the special winning opening 220a. Then, as described above, since the actuated ball flow-in portion 110 is arranged in the same second ball flow-down path 21b, it is not necessary to change the ball flow-down path for launching the pachinko ball in each of the short-circuit state and the jackpot game, and the actuation enter is performed. A game by a ball unit 110, a variable starting unit 131, 132 that is operated in connection with an opening / closing operation of the operating ball unit 110, and a special winning unit 220 that is operated when the variable starting unit 131, 132 wins a prize. It is possible to raise the player's interest in the change of.

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The gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and various changes can be made.

(1) Although a configuration is shown in which two variable starting portions having a starting opening / closing member displaceable at a closed position for closing the starting port and an open position for opening the starting port with respect to the game area are provided, but the present invention is limited to this. It may be provided with one or three or more variable starting portions.
(2) The operating member as a starting condition triggering means displaced to the operating position due to contact with the game ball that has entered the operating port opened by driving the electric driving means is a starting opening / closing member of the variable starting portion. Although it is configured to be open, it is also possible to configure the actuating member displaced to the actuating position to close the opening / closing member of the variable starting portion.
(3) In the embodiment, the ball passage communicating with the operating port is branched into two branch passages, but it may be branched into three or more. Further, in the embodiment, the actuating member (first actuating member) of the variable starting portion faces each of the branch passages and is configured to be actuated by contact with the game ball passing through each branch passage. It is also possible to make the operating member of the variable starting portion (starting condition triggering means) face the two branch passages.
(4) In the embodiment, as a distribution means for distributing the game ball that has entered the operation port to any branch passage, a passage distribution portion in which the distribution member is operated by the drive of the electric drive means is provided. Not limited to this, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the game ball that rolls on the ball rolling portion is naturally distributed to any branch passage depending on the momentum and rolling direction of the game ball. For example, a mortar-shaped ball rolling portion having a plurality of holes formed in the bottom surface of the ball rolling portion, which is also called a so-called crune, may be adopted as a distribution means, or may extend in a certain direction and extend in a certain direction. It is also possible to adopt a so-called stage-shaped ball rolling portion having ball ejection portions at a plurality of locations separated from each other as a distribution means, and other conventionally known vibrations capable of distributing the flow direction of a game ball to a plurality of locations. A mortar can be adopted.
(5) In the embodiment, it is configured so that a small hit can be won by a lottery based on the first start hold information triggered by the game ball entering the fixed start portion or the first variable start portion. It is also possible not to win a small hit in a lottery triggered by a game ball entering either a section or a first variable starting section. In addition, when it is possible to win a small hit by a lottery based on the first start hold information, the small hit probability is set to be lower than the probability of winning a big hit.

(6) In the embodiment, the unit (second compound ball entry section) provided with the actuated ball entry section and the variable start section is arranged on the game board, but the actuated ball entry section and the variable start section are each arranged. May be individually arranged on the game board.
(7) In the embodiment, the composite ball entry portion (first compound ball entry section) provided below the frame-shaped decorative body is provided with a fixed starting portion as a ball entry section for which the hit determination condition is satisfied. , The ball entry portion may be a ball entry portion having a variable opening width.
(8) In the embodiment, the special winning section common to the big hit game and the small hit game is opened, but if a plurality of special winning sections are provided and the special winning section opened between the big hit game and the small hit game is different. You may let it. In addition, the special winning section to be opened can be different depending on the type of big hit game or small hit game.
(9) In the embodiment, a normal state, a first easy ball entry state (first variable state), and a second easy ball entry state (second variable short state) are provided as game states. However, a probable change state may be given according to the jackpot symbol. Here, the probabilistic state is a state in which the chance of winning a game ball to the special winning section is increased as compared with the non-probable change state. Specifically, by changing the probability of winning a big hit from a low probability to a high probability, it is possible to increase the trigger for the operation of the special winning unit.
(10) The sub control means (staging control CPU) may have all or part of the functions provided by the main control means (main control CPU), and conversely, all or part of the functions provided by the sub control means may be provided. It may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (staging control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided by the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a control board may be separately provided so that the other control means is provided with all or a part of the functions provided by the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment.

(11) Further, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions provided by the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, the display control means (display means CPU) may be provided. The staging control means (staging control CPU) may be provided with all or a part of the functions to be provided. Although the staging control means (staging control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the staging control board and the display control board may be shared by the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the staging control means can also be used for the lamp control means for controlling light emission and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(12) A special symbol display means (special symbol display unit) for displaying a special symbol is provided independently of the symbol display means (symbol display device) for displaying the symbol for the effect (effect symbol). It is not limited to this. For example, both the effect symbol and the special symbol may be displayed in the symbol display means. Further, the staging symbol and the special symbol may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(13) In the embodiment, the pachinko machine has been described as an example as the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various game machines such as an arrange ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted. It should be noted that this can be suitably applied to a gaming machine provided with an entry port into which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can enter.

31 Fixed starting part 34 Gate part (predetermined ball entry part)
60a Main control CPU (lottery means, open determination means, state control means, switching control means)
110 Acting ball entry part (variable ball entry part)
111 Ordinary opening / closing member (opening / closing member)
131 1st variable starting part 132 2nd variable starting part 135 1st starting opening / closing member (opening / closing member)
136 Second start opening / closing member (opening / closing member)
138 First actuating member (starting condition triggering means)
220 Special prize section (special entry section)
226 1st passage (specific entry section)

Claims (1)

If the lottery result of the lottery means is a big hit, a big hit game is generated after the symbol change, and if the lottery result of the lottery means is a small hit, a small hit game is generated after the symbol change. ,
An opening determination means for determining whether or not an opening operation is permitted when the game ball enters a predetermined entry portion, and
A variable ball entry portion having an opening / closing member capable of opening operation when the opening determining means gives a determination result that allows opening operation, and
A fixed starting part that does not change the ease of entering the game ball,
A first variable starting unit that has an opening / closing member that can be opened and closed in the process of the game ball entering the variable entry portion passing through the discharge passage, and that allows the game ball to enter the ball with the opening operation. ,
A second variable starting unit that has an opening / closing member that can be opened and closed in the process in which the game ball that has entered the variable entry portion passes through the discharge passage, and that allows the game ball to enter the ball with the opening operation. ,
With the special entry part that can be opened by the small hit game,
A specific entry section provided in the special entry section, in which the big hit game is generated by the entry of a game ball, and a specific entry section.
A state control means for controlling an easy entry state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the variable entry portion is provided.
The lottery means is configured to draw lots when a game ball enters any of the fixed starting portion, the first variable starting portion, and the second variable starting portion.
When a game ball enters either the fixed starting portion or the first variable starting portion, the probability of not winning a small hit in the lottery by the lottery means or the probability of winning a small hit rather than the probability of winning a big hit. Is configured to have a low probability, and when a game ball enters the second variable starting portion, the probability of winning a small hit is higher than the probability of winning a big hit in the lottery by the lottery means. Is configured to be
The state control means is used after the end of the big hit game in each of the case where the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a big hit and the case where the big hit is triggered by the entry into the specific ball entry portion in the small hit game. While the symbol is changed a predetermined number of times, the ball can be easily entered and can be controlled.
When a big hit is triggered by entering the fixed starting portion and the first variable starting portion, the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the easy entering state is entered into the second variable starting portion. When a big hit is made via a small hit triggered by a ball, the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation controlled to the easy entry state is set to be higher.
The first state in which the opening / closing member of the first variable starting portion can be opened and operated by the game ball that has entered the variable entry portion, and the second variable starting portion that can be opened by the game ball that has entered the variable entry portion. It has a switching control means for controlling the switching of the opening / closing member to the second state in which the opening / closing member can be opened.
When a big hit is triggered by entering the first variable starting portion, the state control is performed in either the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state as the easy entry state after the big hit game. The means are configured to control,
When a big hit is made via a small hit triggered by entering the second variable starting portion, the state control means is configured to control the second variable easy state after the big hit game.
In the first easy ball entry state, the switching control means controls to the first state, and in the second easy ball entry state, the switching control means controls to the second state.
The feature is that the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the first easy entry state is made higher than the expected value of the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation controlled to the second easy entry state. Gaming machine.

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