JP7269659B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine for playing games using game balls.

2. Description of the Related Art A pachinko machine, which is a representative example of a game machine, is detachably provided with a game board that forms a game area on the front side in which pachinko balls can flow down. The game area is provided with a starting prize winning opening and a special winning opening in which a pachinko ball can win a prize, and the symbols are displayed on the pattern display unit according to the result of the hit determination triggered by the winning of the starting winning opening. In addition, when the result of the hit determination is a hit, the special winning hole is opened, and the player wins a pachinko ball into the special winning hole so that many prize balls can be obtained. .

As a recent pachinko machine, for example, a game ball that has won a special winning slot in a small win is distributed to a specific ball entry area and a non-specific ball entry area, and when the pachinko ball passes through the specific ball entry area, the small winning is started. There is a game that adopts game characteristics such as developing into a big hit (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-83372 A

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, since the behavior of the pachinko ball that wins the prize in the special prize-winning slot changes the subsequent game contents, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. However, the manner in which winning balls are distributed to specific winning holes is generally monotonous, and there is still room for improvement.

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the conventional technology and to preferably solve them. To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement by using a configuration for distributing to .

In order to overcome the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
Starting winning openings (31, 32) and special winning openings (51) provided in the game area (21) in which game balls can win, and winning of game balls to the starting winning openings (31, 32) game control means (60a) for executing a determination process, and generating a first game state in which a game ball can enter the special winning hole (51) when the result of the determination process is a specific result; A distribution unit (80) for distributing the game balls that have won the special prize winning opening (51) to a plurality of ball entry areas, wherein the plurality of ball entry areas (h1 to h6, v1, v2) are provided during the first game state. ) in which a game ball enters a specific ball entry area (v1, v2) to cause a second game state advantageous to the player,
The sorting unit (80) discharges the game ball that has won the special winning hole (51) out of the game area (21) through one of the plurality of ball entry areas (h1 to h6, v1, v2). As the plurality of ball entry areas (h1 to h6, v1, v2), one or more of the specific ball entry areas (v1, v2) and a plurality of non-specific ball entry areas (h1 to h6 ), and has a movable body (91a, 92a, 93a) at a position where it can come into contact with the game ball that has won the special winning hole (51),
The game control means (60a)
A plurality of types of the first game state can be generated,
While the fixed action by the movable body (91a, 92a, 93a) is started at a common timing regardless of the type of the first game state, the special prize winning is during an open period that differs depending on the type of the first game state. It is configured to open the mouth (51) and allow the winning of game balls,
At least one of the non-specific ball entry areas (h1 to h6) is changed from one of the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibited state according to the positional change due to the constant motion of the movable body (91a, 92a, 93a). By switching to the other, it is configured to change the ball entry probability to the specific ball entry area (v1, v2) of the game ball that has won the special winning hole (51) ,
The gist of the invention is that when power is cut off, all the ball entry areas are put into a ball entry inhibition state by the movable body, and the ball entry inhibition state can be maintained until power is restored.
According to the invention according to claim 1, the distribution unit that distributes the game balls that have entered the special winning opening in which the game balls can win in the first gaming state includes one or more specific ball entry areas and a plurality of non-specific ball entry areas. Through any of these ball entry areas, game balls that have entered the special winning opening are discharged out of the game area. In addition, the distribution unit has a movable body at a position where it can come into contact with the game ball that has won the special winning opening, and according to the position change of the movable body, the game ball that has won the special winning opening moves to a specific ball entry area. change the ball entry probability of In a plurality of types of first game states, the movable body is made to start a certain action at a common timing, while the opening period of the special winning opening is varied according to the type of the first game state, thereby achieving the first game state. The ball entry probability of the game ball into the specific ball entry area can be varied according to the type, thereby increasing the interest of the game by providing a range of expectations for the occurrence of the second game state. obtain. Here, the change in the probability of entering a ball into the specific ball-entering area is achieved by switching at least one non-specific ball-entering area from one of the ball-entering allowable state and the ball-entering inhibited state to the other in accordance with the positional change of the movable body. occur. Therefore, the player's interest in the behavior of the game ball in the sorting section can be heightened.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
According to the positional change of the movable bodies (91a, 92a, 93a) due to the constant motion, the special winning port (51) is opened between the first time point and the second time point after the start of the first game state. The probability that the winning game ball enters the specific ball entry area (v1, v2) is higher than the specific ball entry area (v1, v2) of the game ball that has entered the special winning hole (51) after the second time point. ) is configured to have a higher probability than the ball entry probability,
The gist is that any one of the plurality of first game states is set to include a period from the first time point to the second time point as the open period.
According to this , in the first game state, the ball entry probability to the specific ball entry area of the game ball that has entered the special winning hole between the first time point and the second time point in the first game state is made high. , the movable body of the distribution section performs a constant operation. In any one of the plurality of types of first game states, the special winning opening is opened from the first point of time to the second point of time, and winning of game balls is permitted. That is, in the first game state in which the winning of the special winning opening is permitted at an early point, the winning ball is likely to enter the specific ball entering area, so that the player can proceed with the game at a good tempo and play the second game. The state can be granted, and the game can be played comfortably.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest by using the configuration in which the game balls that have won the special winning opening are distributed to the specific ball-entering area and the non-specific ball-entering area.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram showing the electrical connection relationship of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. FIG. 4 is a plan view of a distribution unit in Example 1; 4(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 4, omitting illustration of a discharge gutter, a detection sensor, and the like. (b) is a plan view of the first to third lift cylinder members. The types of shutters and objects to be opened and closed are shown. (a) is a big-hit symbol determination table used when determining a big-hit symbol, and (b) is a small-hit symbol determination table used when determining a small-hit symbol. (a) shows the correspondence relationship between the jackpot pattern of the special pattern, the type of the jackpot game state, the measurement time for each period during the jackpot game state, and the game state after the jackpot game state ends; It shows the correspondence between the small winning pattern of the special figure, the type of the small winning game state, the measurement time for each period during the small winning game state, and the type of the big winning game state that develops from the small winning game state. For each type of small-hit game state, among the small-hit open period (second time), the longest time of the small-hit game state, and the recess (entering area) where the winning ball can enter the upper special winning opening It shows the ratio of the specific recess (specific ball entry area) and the expected value of the winning ball entering the upper special winning hole entering the specific recess. A timing chart regarding the operation of the upper special opening/closing member and each shutter during the small winning game state, wherein x1 in the figure is the range of movement time to the distribution part of the winning ball, and x2 is the winning ball swinging smoothly. It shows the range of arrival timings when reaching a segment. (a) is a flow chart showing the flow of small hit control processing by the main control CPU, (b) is a flow chart showing the flow of allocation processing executed during the small hit control processing. FIG. 10(a) is a plan view and (b) is a perspective view of a sorting unit of the pachinko machine of Example 2. FIG. The types of shutters and objects to be opened and closed are shown with respect to the distribution unit of the second embodiment. Regarding the small winning game state of the second embodiment, for each type of small winning game state, the small winning open period (second time), the longest time of the small winning game state, and the winning ball to the upper special winning opening are entered. It shows the ratio of specific recesses among the possible recesses and the expected value of the winning ball entering the upper special winning hole entering the specific recess. 10 is a timing chart regarding the operation of the upper special opening/closing member, the switching valve and each shutter during the small winning game state of Example 2, wherein x1 in the figure is the range of movement time to the distribution portion of the winning ball, and x2 is , indicates the range of arrival timing when the winning ball reaches the sorting portion without delay. Fig. 10 (a) is a plan view and (b) is a perspective view of a sorting unit of the pachinko machine of Example 3; The types of shutters and objects to be opened and closed are shown with respect to the distribution unit of the third embodiment. Regarding the small winning game state of Example 3, for each type of small winning game state, the small winning open period (second time), the longest time of the small winning game state, and the winning ball to the upper special winning opening are entered. It shows the percentage of specific recesses among the possible recesses and the expected value of the winning ball entering the upper special winning hole entering the specific recess. 3 is a timing chart regarding the operation of the upper special opening/closing member and each shutter during the small winning game state of Example 3, wherein x1 in the figure is the range of movement time of the winning ball to the first distribution portion, and x2 is: The arrival timing range x3 when the winning ball reaches the first distribution section without delay indicates the arrival timing range when the winning ball reaches the second distribution section without delay.

Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to preferred embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. As the gaming machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", and "right" refer to the state of the pachinko machine viewed from the front (player's side) as shown in FIG. Nominate with

(About pachinko machine 10)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding a game board 20 (see FIG. 3) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. A device (symbol display unit, display means) 17 is provided. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable. At the same time, a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is attached to the lower part of the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. An upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally attached to the lower portion of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also integrally opened and closed as the front frame 13 is opened and closed.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 15 for operating a ball shooting device (not shown) provided on the middle frame 12 . The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a that is biased in a counterclockwise rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to the right, the ball shooting device is operated, The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are periodically shot toward the game board 20 (at intervals of 600 ms (milliseconds)). Here, the force of hitting the pachinko ball by the ball launching device changes depending on the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. Among the later-described game areas 21 (see FIG. 3) formed on the front side of the game board 20, the so-called "left-handed hitting" in which pachinko balls are caused to flow down a first downstream path 21a (described later), and the second downstream path 21b. It is possible to distinguish between so-called "right-handed hitting" in which the pachinko ball flows down (described later). Further, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a. A sound output means 19 is provided. Then, by lighting or blinking a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or by outputting an appropriate sound from the speaker 19, light is emitted in accordance with the display effect on the effect display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform production and voice production. That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 function as an effect executing means capable of executing an effect matching the display effect on the effect display device 17 .

A main control board 60 (see FIG. 2) is arranged on the rear side of the middle frame 12 (the rear side of the game board 20) of the pachinko machine 10 to control the overall game. Based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) SE1 to SE7 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the main control CPU 60a provided in the main control board 60 executes various processes. , to output various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, on the rear side of the middle frame 12 (the rear side of the game board 20), an effect control board that controls overall effects (display effects, light emitting effects, sound effects) based on control signals from the main control board 60 65 (see FIG. 2) and various image data (image data such as patterns, background images, characters, characters, etc.) stored in the storage means based on control signals from the effect control board 65. A display control board 70 (see FIG. 2) for updating the display contents in 17 is provided. That is, the operation of the effect execution means such as the effect display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is controlled by the control of the effect control board 65 based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 60.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a (game control means) that executes control processing related to games, a main control ROM 60b that stores control programs executed by the main control CPU 60a, and a main control CPU 60a. It is equipped with a main control RAM 60c, etc., capable of writing and reading data necessary for processing. In addition, the production control board 65 includes a production control CPU 65a that executes control processing related to production, a production control ROM 65b that stores a control program executed by the production control CPU 65a, and writing and reading of data necessary for the processing of the production control CPU 65a. A possible effect control RAM 65c and the like are provided. Further, the display control board 70 includes a display control CPU 70a that executes control processing related to effects, a display control ROM 70b that stores control programs executed by the display control CPU 70a, and writing and reading of data necessary for the processing of the display control CPU 70a. A possible display control RAM 70c and the like are provided, and image data relating to display on the effect display device 17 is stored in the display control ROM 70b.

Although not shown, on the rear side of the middle frame 12, a payout control board for driving and controlling the ball payout device, a shooting control board for driving and controlling the ball launching device, and the like are arranged. The payout control board is wire-connected to the main control board 60, and by controlling the ball payout device based on a prize ball payout instruction command (control signal) from the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, It is configured to pay out pachinko balls corresponding to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball payout instruction command. In addition, the main control CPU 60a sends a control signal capable of specifying the types of the detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE4, and SE5 that have detected the timing of the payout of prize balls (winning) and the number of prize balls to be paid out to the effect control CPU 65a. It is configured to output

(Regarding game board 20)
The game board 20 is a transparent plate-like plate member made of a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate. A rail 22 is provided. As the pachinko balls fired from the ball launching device flow down the game area 21 defined by the guide rails 22, the balls enter prize openings 31, 32, 41, and 51 (hereinafter referred to as "winning"). It is designed to be obtained. In addition, the game board 20 has mounting openings (not shown) penetrating back and forth at appropriate positions. At the lower position, an out port 25 for discharging pachinko balls hit into the game area 21 is opened. The game board 20 may be a wooden board decorated with a synthetic resin sheet or the like on which various patterns are drawn.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 21 . That is, the game area 21 is configured to irregularly change the flowing direction of the pachinko balls by contact with the game nails 23 . A central prize-winning device 50 (described later) is attached to a mounting opening that opens substantially in the center of the game area 21, and a display screen 17a of the effect display device 17 is displayed through a display window 50a that penetrates the central prize-winning device 50 in the front and rear direction. faces the front side of the game board 20 . The center winning device 50 has an eaves-like portion 50b that protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and separates the space in front of the display screen 17a of the display device 17 from the game area 21. As shown in FIG. The eaves-like portion 50b is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, so that the pachinko balls hit into the game area 21 can be moved to the left or right side of the central prize-winning device 50 without staying on the eaves-like portion 50b. It is formed to be guided to. As a result, the game area 21 includes a first flow path 21a, which is a flow path for pachinko balls flowing down the left side of the central winning device 50, and a second flow path, which is a flow path for pachinko balls flowing down the right side of the central winning device 50. 21b, and a pachinko ball shot into the game area 21 by the ball shooting device flows down either the first flow-down path 21a or the second flow-down path 21b depending on the arrival position. there is A starting winning device 30 (described later) is attached to a mounting opening opened in the lower center of the game board 20 , and the starting winning device 30 is positioned below the central winning device 50 . Further, a special prize winning device 40 (described later) is attached to a mounting opening opened in the lower right portion of the game board 20 , and the special prize winning device 40 is positioned to the lower right side of the central prize winning device 50 . Furthermore, ball passage gates 47 are attached to mounting openings opened at the left and right end portions of the game board 20 , and the ball passage gates 47 are positioned on the left and right sides of the central winning device 50 .

(Regarding the start winning device 30)
A first start-up prize opening 31 is provided in the upper portion (first start-up prize portion) of the start-up prize-winning device 30 . The first starting prize winning port 31 is a constantly open type winning port that always opens upward. The starting winning device 30 includes a first starting winning detection sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first starting winning opening 31. FIG. The first start winning prize detection sensor SE1 is electrically connected to the main control board 60, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) triggers the detection of the pachinko ball by the first start winning prize detection sensor SE1, and starts the jackpot game. It is configured to perform a special figure hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) as to whether or not to cause a state or a small hit game state. Then, on the display screen 17a of the effect display device 17, triggered by the detection by the first start winning detection sensor SE1 (start winning), the symbol variation effect indicating the result of the special figure hit determination (decoration figure as a symbol for effect) display effect including variable display) is performed. In addition, a predetermined number (four) of prize balls are paid out upon detection of a pachinko ball by the first start prize detection sensor SE1 (satisfaction of the first start condition).

In addition, a second start-up prize opening 32 is provided in a lower portion (second start-up prize portion) of the start-up prize-winning device 30 . The second starting prize-winning opening 32 is a variable-type prize-winning opening whose opening dimension is enlarged/reduced by opening/closing the starting opening/closing member 33 . The starting winning device 30 is provided with a starting winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 2), and when the starting winning solenoid SL1 is driven, the starting opening/closing member 33 closes the second starting winning port 32. and an open position to open. The starting winning solenoid SL1 is electrically connected to the main control board 60, and driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a. In addition, when the second start prize-winning port 32 is in the open posture, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start prize-winning port 32 becomes easier than the prize winning to the first start prize-winning port 31, and the second start prize-winning port 32 is in the closed posture, winning the pachinko ball into the second starting winning hole 32 becomes more difficult or impossible than winning the first starting winning hole 31.例文帳に追加The start winning device 30 also includes a second start winning detection sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) that detects a pachinko ball that has won the second start winning opening 32. FIG. The second start winning detection sensor SE2 is electrically connected to the main control board 60, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) detects pachinko balls (start winning) by the second start winning detection sensor SE2. Various information is acquired as a trigger, and based on this acquired information, whether or not to cause a big hit determination (special figure hit determination) and a small hit game state, which is a determination process of whether or not to cause a big hit game state It is configured to perform a small hit determination (special figure hit determination) which is the determination process. Then, on the display screen 17a of the effect display device 17, with the starting winning (detection by the second starting winning detection sensor SE2) as a trigger, a symbol variation effect indicating the result of the special figure hit determination is performed. In addition, a predetermined number (four) of prize balls are paid out when pachinko balls are detected by the second start prize detection sensor SE2 (satisfaction of the second start condition).

(Regarding ball passage gate 47)
The ball passing gate 47 is provided with a ball passing detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the gate opening of the ball passing gate 47. As shown in FIG. The ball passing detection sensor SE3 is electrically connected to the main control board 60. As shown in FIG. The main control CPU 60a acquires various information (a random number for determining a normal pattern to be described later) triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the ball passage detection sensor SE3, and based on this acquired information, determines a normal pattern (to be described later) It is configured to execute a winning lottery). Then, according to the result of the normal drawing lottery, the start winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the start opening/closing member 33 is opened and closed.

(Regarding special winning device 40)
The special winning device (first special winning section) 40 has a lower special winning opening whose opening size is enlarged or reduced by a lower special opening/closing member 43 provided in the special winning device 40 so as to be openable/closable. A winning opening 41 is provided. The special winning device 40 is provided with a lower special winning solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 2) as a drive means electrically connected to the main control board 60. When the lower special winning solenoid SL2 is driven, Then, the lower special opening/closing member 43 is configured to be displaced to a closing position for closing the lower special prize winning opening 41 and an opening position for opening it. The special winning device 40 is provided with a lower special winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) as winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the lower special winning opening 41. FIG. The lower special winning detection sensor SE4 is electrically connected to the main control board 60, and when the lower special winning detection sensor SE4 detects a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). , a preset number (nine) of prize balls are dispensed under the control of the main control board 60 . In the special winning device 40, the lower special winning opening 41 is always closed (disabled for winning) by the lower special opening/closing member 43, and the lower special winning opening 41 is opened (winning enabled).

(Regarding Central Winning Device 50)
An upper special winning opening (special winning opening) 51 is provided as a winning opening on the right side of the central winning device (second special winning section) 50 . The upper special winning opening 51 is a variable winning opening whose opening size is enlarged or reduced by opening and closing an upper special opening/closing member (winning control means) 53 . The central prize-winning device 50 is provided with an upper special prize-winning solenoid SL3 (see FIG. 2) as a driving means electrically connected to the main control board 60, and an upper special prize-winning solenoid SL3 (see FIG. 2). It is configured to be displaced to a closed position for closing the upper special prize winning port 51 and an open position for opening it with the driving of the prize winning solenoid SL3. That is, the upper special prize winning port 51, the upper special opening/closing member 53 and the upper special prize winning solenoid SL3 provided in the central prize winning device 50 allow the pachinko balls to enter the central prize winning device 50, thereby increasing the ease of winning. It constitutes a variable winning means that varies the . The upper special winning opening 51 is always closed by the upper special opening/closing member 53 (disabled to win), and is opened (enabled to win) when a small winning game state occurs.

As shown in FIG. 3, the central winning device 50 is connected to the upper special winning port 51 by a guide passage portion 79 that guides pachinko balls (winning balls) that have won the upper special winning port 51 . The distribution section 80 distributes the pachinko balls that have passed through the guide passage section 79 to any of a plurality of concave portions (ball entry areas) v1, v2, h1 to h6 (described later). It is configured to enter a ball and discharge it out of the game area 21.例文帳に追加In other words, the guiding passage portion 79 and the sorting portion 80 provided in the central winning device 50 constitute winning ball processing means for processing pachinko balls that have won the upper special winning opening 51 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the guide passage portion 79 includes a first passage portion 79a extending downward from the upper special prize winning opening 51 and further extending rearward (toward the display screen 17a side); A second passage portion 79b that extends diagonally across the front side of the display screen 17a from the downstream end of the passage portion 79a toward the lower left, and a second passage portion 79b that is folded back from the downstream end of the second passage portion 79b and directed toward the lower right. and a third passage portion 79c that extends and has a downstream end connected to the distribution portion 80. As shown in FIG. That is, the prize winning ball to the upper special prize winning port 51 passes through the guide passage portion 79, moves a distance longer than the straight line distance between the upper special prize winning port 51 and the distribution portion 80, and to reach An upper special winning detection sensor SE5 ( 2) are provided. The upper special winning detection sensor SE5 is electrically connected to the main control board 60, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) in response to detection of a pachinko ball. When this detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a, a preset number (9) of prize balls are paid out under the control of the main control CPU 60a.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, the distribution unit 80 is entirely cylindrical (circular in plan view), and is arranged in the vicinity of the lower side of the display screen 17a. The distribution unit 80 includes a housing 80a, a stage 82 provided on the outer peripheral side of the upper end of the housing 80a, a rotating body 81 rotating on the inner peripheral side of the stage 82, and a rotating body 81 disposed below the rotating body 81. and a drive mechanism 80b (rotation drive motor 100, shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, 103, which will be described later) that drives the rotating body 81 and the lifting cylinder members 91, 92, 93. and a link mechanism), and a discharge gutter (not shown) for guiding the pachinko balls that have reached the distribution section 80 toward the outside of the game area 21.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5(a), the stage 82 has a rolling surface 82a extending annularly along the outer peripheral shape of the housing 80a, and an edge of the rolling surface 82a on the outer peripheral side. and an inner peripheral wall 82c standing along the edge of the inner peripheral side of the rolling surface 82a. there is A guiding passage portion 79 (third passage portion 79c) is tangentially connected to the rear portion of the stage 82, and the pachinko ball passing through the guiding passage portion 79 rolls through a communicating port 83 formed in the outer peripheral wall 82b. It is configured to flow onto surface 82a. The width of the rolling surface 82a (the width in the direction crossing the passing direction of the pachinko ball) is slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball. For this reason, the outer peripheral wall 82b and the inner peripheral wall 82c are opposed to each other with a gap slightly wider than the diameter of the pachinko ball. Here, most of the rolling surface 82a except for its front portion (guide surface 84) is gently downwardly inclined from the rear side (back side) toward the front side (front side). Only the constituting guide surface 84 is gently downwardly inclined from the front side to the rear side. An inlet 85 through which pachinko balls can pass is formed in a portion (front portion) facing the guide surface 84 of the inner peripheral wall 82c that separates the rolling surface 82a side and the rotating body 81 side. , the introduction port 85 communicates between the rolling surface 82a side and the rotating body 81 side. With such a configuration of the stage 82, the pachinko ball that has won the upper special prize winning port 51 and passed through the guide passage portion 79 flows from the communication port 83 onto the rolling surface 82a (reaches the distribution portion 80), If the pachinko ball has momentum, it circulates on the outer peripheral side of the rotating body 81, and the rolling momentum of the pachinko ball gradually decreases, and by the inclination of the rolling surface 82a, it moves onto the guide surface 84, and finally is guided. It is designed to be introduced from the surface 84 through the introduction port 85 to the rotating body 81 side.

As shown in FIG. 4, the rotating body 81 is a circular member in a plan view, and is driven by a rotation driving motor 100 (see FIG. 2) provided in the driving mechanism 80b with respect to the axis passing through the center point thereof. configured to rotate. As shown in FIG. 5(a), the rotating body 81 has a disc shape whose vertical thickness is smaller than the horizontal maximum width (diameter). A plurality of (specifically, eight) recesses (entering ball areas) v1, v2, h1 to h6 that are open to receive pachinko balls are arranged in a predetermined order at regular intervals. An inner wall of each recess v1, v2, h1-h6 is formed with a discharge port 81a through which a pachinko ball can enter. The pachinko ball is configured to quickly enter the discharge port 81a of the concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6. The recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 have two types of shapes, and only two of the eight recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 are greatly recessed from the outer circumference of the rotor 81 toward the center of rotation. I'm in. In the following description, two recesses (specific ball entry areas) with large recess dimensions from the outer circumference side of the rotating body 81 toward the rotation center side are referred to as "specific recesses v1 and v2", and the remaining six recesses (non-specific ball entry area) are distinguished by being referred to as "non-specific concave portions h1 to h6".

The plurality of recesses (ball-entering regions) v1, v2, h1 to h6 are arranged clockwise in a plan view of the rotating body 81 (see FIG. 4) in a specific recess v1, three non-specific recesses h1 to h3, and a specific recess v2. , three non-specific concave portions h4 to h6 are formed in the rotating body 81 so as to be arranged in this order, and when the rotating body 81 rotates forward (counterclockwise) from the rotation position in FIG. The front position of the inlet 85 formed in 82c is reached. Note that the two specific concave portions v1 and v2 are provided at diametrically opposite positions across the rotation center of the rotating body 81 . In the following description, for the sake of convenience, when the rotating body 81 is in the rotational position shown in FIG. , v2 may be distinguished as a "second specific recess v2". In addition, the non-specific recesses h1 to h6 may be distinguished by calling them "first non-specific recess h1" to "sixth non-specific recess h6" in clockwise order from the side closer to the inlet 85 in FIG. .

As shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), inside the housing 80a and below the rotating body 81, first to third lifting cylinder members 91, which can be moved up and down within a predetermined movement range, are provided. 92, 93 are arranged. The first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 each have a disc-shaped flange 95 that spreads outward from the upper end of a cylindrical driven portion 94, and extends upward from the outer peripheral edge of the flange 95. Shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are provided for opening and closing the outer ends (entrances) of the corresponding recesses v1, v2, h1-h6. That is, the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are provided on the upper end sides of the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93, and can advance to positions within the distribution section 80 where they can come into contact with pachinko balls.

As is clear from FIG. 5(a), the outer diameters (inner diameters) of the driven portions 94 of the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, and 93 are different from each other. The driven portion 94 of the first lifting cylinder member 91 is located on the inner peripheral side of the portion 94, and the driven portion 94 of the third lifting cylinder member 93 is located on the inner peripheral side thereof. The driven portions 94 also have different vertical dimensions, and the flanges 95 are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction by aligning the lower end positions of the driven portions 94 . The outer diameter of each flange 95 is approximately the same, but the flange 95 of the third elevating cylinder member 93 has an opening for avoiding interference with the shutters 91a and 92a of the first and second elevating cylinder members 91 and 92. A notch 95 a is formed in the flange 95 of the first elevating cylinder member 91 to avoid interference with the shutter 92 a of the second elevating cylinder member 92 . By combining and arranging the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, and 93 having different shapes in such a manner that relative displacement in the rotational direction does not occur, the state shown in plan view in FIG. , the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a of the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first elevating cylinder member 91 has three non-specific concave portions (first, third, and fifth non-specific concave portions h1, h3, h5) that open and close a total of three non-specific concave portions according to the elevating operation. A shutter (hereinafter referred to as “unspecified 1 shutter 91a”) is provided. In addition, the second elevating cylinder member 92 has three shutters (hereinafter referred to as "unspecified 2 shutter 92a'') is provided. The third elevating cylinder member 93 is provided with two shutters (hereinafter referred to as "specific shutters 93a") for opening and closing a total of two specific recesses (first and second specific recesses v1, v2) according to the elevating operation. .

In addition, in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), an inner space 96 opened vertically can be seen on the inner peripheral side of the driven portion 94 of the third elevating cylinder member 93. As shown in FIG. A discharge gutter (not shown) for discharging pachinko balls to the outside of the game area 21 is provided in the internal space 96 . The discharge gutter includes a first collecting gutter (not shown) that guides the pachinko balls entering the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 (and falling into the discharge port 81a) outside the game area 21, It is composed of a second collecting gutter (not shown) that guides pachinko balls that enter the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 (and fall into the discharge port 81a) to the outside of the game area 21. Here, the first collecting gutter is provided with a non-specific entering ball detection sensor SE6 (see FIG. 2) for detecting passing pachinko balls. Further, the second collecting gutter is provided with a specific entering ball detection sensor SE7 (see FIG. 2) for detecting passing pachinko balls. The non-specific ball entry detection sensor SE6 and the specific ball entry detection sensor SE7 are electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a, and configured to output detection signals to the main control CPU 60a in response to ball entry detection. That is, when a pachinko ball enters from the stage 82 (rolling surface 82a) into one of the non-specific concave portions h1 to h6 of the rotating body 81 through the inlet 85, the entered pachinko ball is detected as a non-specific ball. A detection signal that is detected by the sensor SE6 and indicates that the ball has entered the non-specific recesses (non-specific ball entry areas) h1 to h6 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, when a pachinko ball enters one of the specific recesses v1 and v2 of the rotating body 81 through the inlet 85, the entered pachinko ball is detected by the specific ball entering detection sensor SE7, and the specific recess (specific input A detection signal indicating the entry into the ball areas v1 and v2 is input to the main control CPU 60a.

A driving mechanism 80b (see FIG. 5(a)) is arranged inside the housing 80a and below the first to third lifting cylinder members 91, 92, 93. As shown in FIG. The drive mechanism 80b includes one rotary drive motor 100 (see FIG. 2) as a drive source that develops power in the rotational direction, and three shutter opening/closing solenoids 101 and 102 as drive sources that generate power for pulling downward. , 103 (see FIG. 2) and a link mechanism (not shown) for transmitting the driving force of each driving source 100, 101, 102, 103 to the rotating body 81 and the plurality of lifting cylinder members 91, 92, 93. It is The recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 provided on the rotating body 81 and the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a provided on the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 correspond one-to-one. The rotating body 81 and the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 are configured to rotate simultaneously when driven by a rotation driving motor 100. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the correspondence between the recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 and the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a does not change due to the rotation.

Also, the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 are configured to move up and down (elevate) individually by three solenoids 101, 102, 103 for opening and closing shutters. The lower end of the first elevating cylinder member 91 is linked to the non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101 (see FIG. 2) via a link mechanism. ), each of the non-specific 1 shutters 91a closes the entrances of the corresponding non-specific recesses h1 to h6, making it impossible for pachinko balls to enter the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5. Immigration inhibition state. On the other hand, in the energized state of the non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101, each non-specific 1 shutter 91a opens the entrances of the corresponding non-specific recesses h1 to h6, thereby opening the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1. , h3, and h5 are set to allow entry of a pachinko ball. The lower end of the second elevating cylinder member 92 is linked to the non-specific shutter 2 opening/closing solenoid 102 (see FIG. 2) via a link mechanism. ), each of the non-specific second shutters 92a closes the entrances of the corresponding non-specific recesses h1 to h6, thereby putting the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h2, h4, and h6 into ball entry inhibited states. On the other hand, in the energized state of the non-specific second shutter opening/closing solenoid 102, each non-specific second shutter 92a opens the entrances of the corresponding non-specific recesses h1 to h6, thereby opening the second, fourth and sixth non-specific recesses h2, Let h4 and h6 be ball entry permissible states. The lower end of the third elevating cylinder member 93 is linked to a specific shutter opening/closing solenoid 103 (see FIG. 2) via a link mechanism. The shutter 93a closes the entrances of the corresponding specific recesses v1 and v2, thereby putting the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 into the ball entry inhibited state. On the other hand, when the specific shutter opening/closing solenoid 103 is in an energized state, each specific shutter 93a opens the entrance of the corresponding specific recesses v1 and v2, thereby putting the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 into a ball entry permitting state.

In this way, the distribution unit 80 in the central winning device 50 distributes the pachinko balls that have won the upper special winning hole 51 into a total of eight recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 (two specific recesses v1, v2 and six non-specific recesses v1, v2). In addition, a total of 8 shutters (3 non-specific 1 shutters 91a, 3 non-specific 2 shutters 92a and 2 specific shutters 93a) are arranged in units of members (elevating and lowering). By operating each cylinder member, a plurality of entrances of a total of eight recessed portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 can be opened and closed separately, and can be changed to a state of allowing ball entry and a state of inhibiting ball entry. . In this embodiment, a plurality of shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are provided for each of the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93, and each of the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 Although (a plurality of each) shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a are configured to operate, it is also possible to configure one shutter 91a, 92a, and 93a for one elevating cylinder member 91, 92, and 93. .

In this embodiment, all of the eight concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 provided in the rotating body 81 of the distribution unit 80 can be opened and closed according to the driving of the shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, 103. It's becoming Here, when the shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, 103 are in the demagnetized state, the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are maintained in the raised position, and the corresponding concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 are brought into the ball entry inhibiting state, and in the excited state. When , the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are pulled down to bring the corresponding concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 into a ball-entering allowable state. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off and all the shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, 103 are demagnetized, all the recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 are in the state of inhibiting ball entry. That is, when the power is cut off, the pachinko balls in the distribution unit 80 are retained without being discharged outside the game area 21, and the retention state can be maintained until the power is restored. When the pachinko machine 10 is powered off due to a power failure, the game parlor can check the pachinko balls staying in the sorting section 80 and perform appropriate compensation for the player.

Next, the symbol display means (the game information display device M and the performance display device 17) provided on the game board 20 will be described.

(Regarding game information display M)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board 20 includes a game information display M having a plurality of display portions Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, and Mg and capable of displaying various game information. are arranged. The game information display M is electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the display content (light emission mode) is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. The game information display device M is configured as one display unit with a display area smaller than that of the performance display device 17, and information ( It is easy to check the game information) collectively. In addition, since the game information display device M is arranged at a position outside the game area 21 (lower left of the game area 21) on the front surface of the game board 20, attention is paid to the effect executed by the effect display device 17. It does not interfere with the player's field of vision. Each of the display portions Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, and Mg of the game information display device M of this embodiment is composed of one or more LEDs (light emitting portion, lighting portion) that can be controlled to light individually. Although the light emitting display section is configured, a small liquid crystal display or other display means may be employed.

(About special figure display part Ma, Mb)
The game information display M has a plurality of display units (symbol display units) for displaying special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special symbols) for notifying the results of special symbol hit determinations (big hit determination, small hit determination). Two special figure display units (first special figure display unit Ma and second special figure display unit Mb) made up of LEDs (eight pieces) are provided (see FIG. 3). In the first special figure display unit Ma, the fluctuation display of the special figure (symbol fluctuation ) is started, and the special figure determined along with the special figure hit determination is finally stopped and displayed (determined display). In the second special figure display unit Mb, the variation display of the special figure (symbol fluctuation ) is started, and the special figure determined along with the special figure hit determination is finally stopped and displayed (determined display). In addition, a plurality of special symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the first and second special symbol display portions Ma, Mb are set, and a plurality of types of jackpot patterns (hit patterns) A, It can be classified into B, a, a plurality of kinds of small winning patterns (winning patterns) C, D, E, b indicating that a small winning game state is given, and a losing pattern that can recognize a losing. In the following description, the special figure variation display (symbol variation) performed in the first special figure display section Ma is referred to as "first special figure variation display", and the special figure variation performed in the second special figure display section Mb Display (symbol variation) may be distinguished by calling it "second special figure variation display". In addition, the special figure that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) in the first special figure display portion Ma is called "special figure 1", and the special figure that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) in the second special figure display portion Mb is called "special figure". 2” for distinction.

The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure display parts Ma and Mb and the type of special figure to be stopped and displayed are triggered by the detection of pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 by the main control CPU 60a. It is determined by executing a determination process such as a special figure hit determination based on the start winning prize information (random number) to be acquired (stored in the main control RAM 60c). The start winning prize information includes the value of the special figure hit determination random number used to determine whether to give the big hit game state or the small hit game state (special figure hit determination), the special figure to be stopped and displayed (special figure 1 or special figure Figure 2) contains the value of the special figure determination random number used to determine the special figure variation display, the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number used to determine the variation time of the special figure variation display and the type of effect in the pattern variation effect, etc. . The main control CPU 60a determines one of a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as a special figure according to the value of the random number for special figure determination, and determines a special figure according to the value of the random number for determining the special figure. When the big hit determination is lost in the hit determination and the small hit determination results in a hit determination, one of a plurality of types of small hit patterns is determined as a special figure according to the value of the random number for determining the special figure, and the small hit is won. When the judgment results in the judgment result of the deviation, the deviation pattern (one type) is determined as a special figure.

Regarding the determination of the special symbols to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portions Ma and Mb, the main control ROM 60b stores the big hit symbol determination table (see FIG. 7(a)) and the small winning symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) used for determining the special symbols. (b) reference) are stored respectively, and the judgment value according to the type of the special figure determination random number (judgment value for the big hit design, judgment value for the small hit design) is different for each design determination table. are distributed in the figure. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7(a), when the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot pattern of the special figure 1, the probability of deciding the pattern A is 10% (the number of corresponding jackpot pattern determination values is 20). ), the probability of determining symbol B is set to 90% (the number of corresponding jackpot symbol determination values is 180), and when the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure 2 jackpot symbol, symbol a is determined. The probability of doing so is set to 100% (the number of corresponding jackpot symbol determination values is 200). Also, as shown in FIG. 7(b), when the main control CPU 60a determines the small winning pattern of the special figure 1, the probability of determining the symbol C is 10% (the number of corresponding big winning symbol judgment values is 20). ), the probability of determining symbol D is 30% (the number of corresponding jackpot symbol determination values is 60), the probability of determining symbol E is 60% (the number of corresponding jackpot symbol determination values is 120). It is set, and when the main control CPU 60a determines the small winning symbol of the special figure 2, the probability of determining the symbol b is set to 100% (the number of corresponding big winning symbol determination values is 200).

In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a success/failure table (not shown) used in the judgment of the big hit and the judgment of the small hit, respectively, and the judgment value (big hit judgment value, small Hit judgment value) is sorted into hits and misses for each hit/fail table. As a result, the probability (jackpot probability) that the main control CPU 60a derives a hit judgment result in the jackpot judgment is about approx. It is set to 1/319.69, and the probability is set so that the special symbols stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portions Ma and Mb become the big win symbols and the big win game state is generated. Also, the probability that the main control CPU 60a derives the judgment result of the hit in the small hit judgment (small hit probability) is about 1/158.30 when triggered by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor SE1, the second start When triggered by the detection of the winning detection sensor SE2, it is set to about 1/8.77, and with this probability, the special symbols stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portions Ma and Mb become the small winning symbols and the small winning game state. is set to occur. In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of the special figure variation display executed by the special figure display units Ma and Mb based on the results of the special figure hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination). decide. In addition, the special figure variation pattern includes the variation time of the special figure variation display, the type of special figure to be stopped and displayed, and the like.

(Regarding special figure reservation display parts Mc, Md)
The game information display device M has a special figure pending display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two pieces) as a display unit for displaying the number of start winning information (start pending information) stored by the main control RAM 60c. Two (first and second special figure reservation display portions Mc, Md) are provided. 1st special figure reservation display part Mc displays the number of start reservation information (first start storage information) triggered by detection by the first start winning prize detection sensor SE1 (number of reservations of 1st special figure fluctuation display) And the second special figure suspension display unit Md is the number of suspensions of the start suspension information (second start storage information) triggered by the detection by the second start winning detection sensor SE2 (the number of suspensions of the second special figure fluctuation display) is displayed. The number of reservations displayed in the first special figure reservation display portion Mc is displayed by adding 1 at the winning timing of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 31, and subtracted by 1 at the end timing of the first special figure fluctuation display. be done. Similarly, the number of reservations displayed in the second special figure reservation display section Md is displayed by adding 1 at the winning timing of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32, and 1 at the end timing of the second special figure fluctuation display displayed with a decrement. However, the number of reservations of the first and second start reservation information has an upper limit (both "4"), and each number of reservations of the first and second start reservation information can be added up to the upper limit. .

(Regarding the normal map display part Me)
The game information display device M is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two pieces) as a display unit (symbol display unit) for displaying normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as normal symbols) for notification indicating the result of normal symbol hit determination. A normal map display unit Me is provided (see FIG. 3). In the first special figure display unit Ma, the variation display (symbol Fluctuation) is started, and the normal figure determined along with the normal figure hit determination is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display). As the general pattern stopped and displayed in the general pattern display unit Me, there are a plurality of types of general pattern per pattern that can be recognized that the open state of the second start winning opening 32 (general pattern per game state) is generated, One type of normal pattern off pattern that can recognize the off is set. The fluctuation time of the normal pattern fluctuation display in the normal pattern display unit Me and the type of the normal pattern to be stopped and displayed are acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the pachinko ball is detected by the ball passage detection sensor SE3 (stored in the main control RAM 60c). ) It is determined by executing determination processing such as normal pattern hit determination based on the operation entry ball information (random value). The operation entry information includes the value of the random number for determining whether or not to give the game state per normal pattern (determination of normal pattern per hit), and the normal pattern determination used to determine the normal pattern to be stopped. The value of the random number used, the value of the random number for normal pattern fluctuation pattern distribution used to determine the fluctuation time of the normal pattern fluctuation display, etc. are included. The main control CPU 60a determines one of a plurality of types of normal pattern per pattern as a normal pattern according to the value of the random number for determining the normal pattern when the normal pattern hit determination results in a hit determination result. When the judgment results in a deviation, a normal pattern out pattern (one type) is determined as a normal pattern.

(Regarding the normal map reservation display Mf)
In the game information display M, as a display unit for displaying the number of the above-mentioned operation entry information (operation suspension information) stored by the main control RAM 60c, a normal pattern suspension display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two pieces) Mf is provided. The number of reservations displayed in the normal pattern reservation display part Mf is displayed by adding 1 at the timing when the pachinko ball enters the gate opening of the ball passage gate 47, and is displayed by subtracting 1 at the end timing of the normal pattern fluctuation display. . However, the number of suspensions of the operation suspension information has an upper limit ("4"), and each suspension number of the operation suspension information can be added up to the upper limit.

(Regarding the status display Mg)
The game information display M is provided with a state display section Mg composed of a plurality of (two) LEDs. The state display section Mg displays the current game state of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be distinguishable from among a plurality of types. In this embodiment, by turning on the LED of the state display section Mg, a predetermined game state (specifically, a high base state/big win game state) among a plurality of types of game states to be described later is generated. to be notified.

(About effect display device 17)
A performance display device 17 having a liquid crystal display screen 17a is arranged substantially in the center of the rear side of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. In this effect display device 17, the symbol variation effect (decoration figure variation display) and other display effects corresponding to the special figure variation display in the above-described special figure display portions Ma and Mb are displayed. The effect display device 17 is electrically connected to the display control board 70 as shown in FIG. 2, and the display control board 70 updates the display contents based on instructions (effect pattern designation commands, etc.) from the effect control CPU 65a. It is designed to As shown in FIG. 3, the display screen 17a of the effect display device 17 has a plurality of symbol rows (symbol group display areas) 26a, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26b, 26c is set, and on the stop symbol effective line combining the effective stop positions of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c, it corresponds to the above-mentioned special symbol fluctuation display result (big hit symbol, small winning symbol, off symbol) The pattern combination of the decorative figure is derived. The decoration figure fluctuation display on the effect display device 17 is started at the start of the fluctuation time (at the start of the special figure fluctuation display) by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and when the fluctuation time elapses (special figure at the end of the variable display).

As a pattern combination of a big hit by a decoration pattern corresponding to the big win patterns displayed in the special pattern display portions Ma, Mb, there is a pattern combination in which the same decoration pattern is stop-displayed at the effective stop position of each pattern row 26a, 26b, 26c. (for example, "222", "777", etc.) are set. In addition, as a pattern combination of a small hit by a decorative figure corresponding to the small winning pattern displayed in the special figure display portions Ma, Mb, the left pattern row 26a and the right pattern row 26c of the respective pattern rows 26a, 26b, 26c A pattern combination is set in which the same decoration pattern is stopped at the effective stop position of , and a special pattern (chance pattern or blank pattern) is displayed in the medium pattern row 26b. In addition, as the combination of the missing symbols by the decorative figure corresponding to the missing symbols displayed in the special symbol display portions Ma and Mb, a symbol combination different from the above-described big hit symbol combination and small winning symbol combination is set. there is In addition, as a form of the decoration figure during the variable display of the decoration figure, the same decoration figure is temporarily stopped and displayed (stationary display, shaking display) at the effective stop positions of the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c, and the middle symbol row is displayed. 26b, a so-called reach mode is set.

(Regarding the game state of the pachinko machine 10)
The pachinko machine 10 of Example 1 is configured to generate a plurality of types of game states according to control by the main control CPU 60a. Therefore, the high base state, the big win game state, and the small win game state, which are game states that can occur in the pachinko machine 10, will be described below.

(About high base state)
The main control CPU 60a sets a high base state (increased winning rate state, easy start winning state) can occur. The high base state is a privilege state (privilege gaming state) that can be granted to the player after the jackpot gaming state is performed. This high base state is (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal pattern fluctuation display, (2) changing the probability per normal pattern from low probability to high probability, (3) the second start winning mouth for once per normal pattern At least one of increasing the opening time of the starting opening/closing member 33 that opens the 32 increases the ease of winning the pachinko ball (winning probability) to the second starting winning hole 32, and the above (1 ) to (3) can be employed singly or in combination. In this embodiment, by adopting all of the above (1) to (3), the chances of winning a pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 32 are increased.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to allow the high base state to occur after the end of the jackpot game state for a period determined according to the type of special jackpot pattern/minor jackpot pattern (see FIG. 7(a)). . However, in this embodiment, regardless of the type of the jackpot game state, the main control CPU 60a is configured to set the period of the high base state after the end to the common variable number of times (77 times). The main control CPU 60a counts the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display in the high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (the total number of fluctuations of the first and second special figure fluctuation displays) as the number of variations, and the number of variations reaches a predetermined number of times (77 times, which is the number of variable shortening times), the high base state is ended. However, if the jackpot game state is started before the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display in the high base state reaches the variable number, the high base state is ended at that time. The main control CPU 60a changes the value of the variable short flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1" when the high base state starts, and changes it to "1" when the high base state ends. ” to “0” to store in the main control RAM 60c whether or not the game state is the high base state. In addition, when changing the variable length flag to "1", the main control CPU 60a outputs a variable length start command indicating the start of the high base state to the effect control CPU 65a and changes the variable length flag to "0". In the case, it is configured to output a variable short end command indicating the end of the high base state to the effect control CPU 65a.

Even if the small winning game state is generated during the high base state, the high base state does not end, and the counting of the total number of fluctuations of the special figure fluctuation display is continued. In other words, the high base state is not terminated only on the condition that the small winning game state is generated. On the other hand, if a new jackpot game state is started during the high base state, the counting of the number of variable times is stopped at that time. Counting of times is started anew.

(Regarding jackpot game status)
The main control CPU 60a is in a jackpot game state (jackpot, second game state) in which a pachinko ball can enter the lower special prize winning port 41, triggered by the start prize (detection of a pachinko ball by the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2). can be generated. The main control CPU 60a, when the result of the big hit determination (special figure hit determination) triggered by the start winning (detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2) is a hit, the special figure display parts Ma, Mb Any one of the jackpot patterns A, B, and a is determined as the special symbols to be stopped and displayed on the screen. ) and FIG. 8(a)). After the determined big win symbols A, B and a are controlled to be stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display, the determined kind of big win game state (big win) is generated. In the jackpot game state, the round game for opening the lower special opening/closing member 43 of the special prize winning device 40 is executed the number of times (9 times or 16 times) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game state. Before starting the game, an opening performance indicating the start of the big win game state is executed, and after the end of the last round game, an ending performance showing the end of the big win game state is executed. Here, the main control CPU 60a can generate a "9-round big win" in which the specified number of rounds is 9 times and a "16-round big win" in which the specified number of rounds is 16 times as the jackpot game state. It is configured. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the main control CPU 60a determines to generate a 16-round big hit in response to determining the symbol A as the special figure 1 big hit symbol, and determines the symbol B. Occasionally decides to give rise to a 9 round jackpot. Also, when determining the jackpot pattern of the special figure 2, the pattern a is determined, and accordingly, it is determined to generate a 16-round jackpot. In addition, one round game in each jackpot game state is the elapse of the round game time (predetermined time) or the winning of the pachinko ball of the specified winning number (9) to the lower special winning opening 41 (lower special winning detection detection by the sensor SE4).

In the main control ROM 60b, the measurement time (opening time) corresponding to the execution period of the opening effect in the jackpot game state (opening effect period) and the measurement time (round game time), a measured time (ending time) corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect in the jackpot game state (ending effect period), and a measured time (interval time) corresponding to each round game are stored (set). there is These times (opening time, round game time, ending time and interval time) are commonly used in each jackpot game state. In each round game (round period), the lower special prize winning solenoid SL2 is maintained in an energized state from the start to the end thereof, during which the lower special prize winning port 41 is opened to enable prize winning. The round game time as the longest time of the round period is common to each jackpot game state. As shown in FIG. 8(a), 25000 ms is set as the round game time (opening time of the lower special winning port 41) in each jackpot game state, 10000 ms is set as the opening time, and the ending time is is set to 15000 ms. Also, the interval time to be measured between each round game is set to 2000ms. Incidentally, 25000 ms as the round game time is a time sufficient for winning the specified winning number (9) of pachinko balls under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously shot at intervals of 600 ms.

The jackpot game state is generated in response to the jackpot determination becoming a hit (type 1 jackpot), and when the pachinko ball is placed in a specific recess (specific ball entry area) v1 of the distribution portion 80 during the small hit game state. , v2 (type 2 jackpot). Here, when the small hit determination is a hit, the pachinko ball that has won the upper special winning hole 51 in the small win game state has entered the specific recesses v1 and v2 of the distribution unit 80 (by the specific ball detection sensor SE7 Detected), the small winning game state is developed into a big winning game state (two types of big winning). In this case, since the small winning game state before development is counted as the first round game, after the start of the big winning game state (two kinds of big wins), the round games are executed in order from the second round game. . It should be noted that whether the big hit game state triggered by the ball entering the specific recesses v1 and v2 in the small hit game state is a 16 round big hit or a 9 round big hit is determined when the small hit determination is a hit. It is designed to be determined according to the type of small hit pattern to be done.

(About small winning game state)
The main control CPU 60a is triggered by the start winning (detection of a pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2), and the small win game state (small win, first game state) can occur. The main control CPU 60a, when the result of the small hit determination (special figure hit determination) triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning openings 31 and 32 is the result of the hit determination, the special figure display units Ma, Mb One of the small hit patterns C, D, E, b is determined as a special figure to be stopped and displayed, and depending on the determination of the small hit patterns C, D, E, b, the type of the small hit game state to be generated ( Any one of the first to third small hits) is determined (see FIGS. 7(b) and 8(b)). After the determined small winning symbols C, D, E and b are controlled to be stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display, the determined kind of small winning game state (small winning) is generated. As shown in FIGS. 7(b) and 8(b), the main control CPU 60a determines to cause the first small hit in response to determining the symbol C as the special figure 1 big hit symbol, and When D is determined, it is determined to cause the second small win, and when the symbol E is determined, it is determined to cause the third small win. Also, when determining the small hit pattern of the special figure 2, the design b is determined, and it is determined to cause the first small hit accordingly. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8(b), according to the determination of the small winning symbols C, D, and b, the big winning game state (2 kinds of big wins) that can be generated after the small winning game state is determined as the 16 round big win, According to the determination of the small winning pattern E, a big winning game state (2 kinds of big wins) that can be generated after the small winning game state is determined as a 9-round big win.

The first to third small wins are started at the time of the opening performance period in which the opening performance indicating the start is executed, and the end of the opening performance period, and the upper special prize winning port 51 is placed in a winning state (open state). and an ending performance period in which an ending performance indicating the end of the small winning game state is executed, which is started at the end of the small winning opening period. The main control ROM 60b stores the first time that is the measured time corresponding to the opening effect period of the small win game state, the second time that is the measured time corresponding to the longest time of the small win open period, and the ending effect of the small win game state. Time information such as the third time, which is the measurement time corresponding to the period, is stored (set). Then, the main control CPU 60a is adapted to generate a small winning game state based on the time information stored in the main control ROM 60b.

Here, in this embodiment, as the second time and the third time, a common time is set regardless of the type of the small winning game state, while the first time is set for each type of the small winning game state. different times are set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the time for opening the small win (the second time as the longest time) is set to 1500 ms, and the time for the ending effect (the third time) is set to 10000 ms. It is On the other hand, the opening performance time (first time) is 5000 ms for the first small hit, 15000 ms for the second small win, and 15000 ms for the third small win. It is 25000 ms. In this way, even if the second time (the longest time of the small winning open period) is common regardless of the type of the small winning game state, by varying the first time according to the type of the small winning game state, It is possible to vary the start timing of the small winning open period for each type of winning game state (see FIG. 9). If the second time in addition to the first time is made different according to the kind of the small winning game state, the easiness of winning the upper special winning opening 51 is made different for each kind of the small winning game state. It can also improve interest. In addition, it is of course possible to vary the third time according to the type of small winning game state.

During the small winning opening period in the small winning game state, the upper special winning solenoid SL3 is energized and the upper special opening/closing member 53 is opened from the start to the end of the period, whereby the pachinko balls enter the upper special winning opening 51. - 特許庁It becomes possible to win prizes. Then, the measurement of the second time (predetermined time, specifically 1500 ms) is completed, or the specified winning number (9) of pachinko balls wins in the upper special winning opening 51 (upper special winning detection Triggered by the fact that the detection by the sensor SE5 has reached 9 times, the small hit open period ends. However, in the pachinko machine 10, since the ball launching device is set at intervals of 600 ms, it is basically impossible for the small win opening period to end when the prescribed number of pachinko balls wins. . The pachinko balls that have entered the upper special prize winning opening 51 during the small winning opening period pass through the above-mentioned guide passage portion 79 (see FIG. 3) for a certain amount of time (about 3500 ms in this embodiment) and are sorted. The ball reaches the part 80 , enters one of the plurality of recesses v 1 , v 2 , h 1 to h 6 provided in the rotating body 81 in the distribution part 80 , and is discharged out of the game area 21 .

During the first to third small hits, the distribution unit 80 rotates the rotating body 81 and the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 integrally under the control of the main control CPU 60a (in this embodiment, , counterclockwise rotation at a constant speed), and the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, and 93 perform elevating motions individually at predetermined timings, and the corresponding recesses v1, v2, h1 ~h6 is configured to switch from one of the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibited state to the other. The main control CPU 60a drives the rotary drive motor 100 that rotates the rotating body 81 and the first to third lifting cylinder members 91, 92, 93 not only during the small winning game state but also while the pachinko machine 10 is energized. Subject to control. In other words, the rotating body 81 and the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 continue to rotate under the control of the rotation driving motor 100 by the main control CPU 60a from immediately after the power is turned on until the power is turned off.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a controls the three shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, and 103 for raising and lowering the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, and 93 in the first to third small wins. It is set to drive and control individually at the same timing. It is assumed that the drive timings of the shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, 103 coincide with the operation timings of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a shown in FIG. That is, the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a provided in the distribution section 80 can operate at predetermined timings only during the small winning game state. Here, in FIG. 10, the operation timings of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a (see FIGS. 4 and 5) are shown by the three non-specific 1 shutters 91a at the first, third, and fifth non-specific concave portions h1, h3, The timing of switching h5 from one of the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibited state to the other, and the three non-specific 2 shutters 92a setting the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h2, h4, and h6 to the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibited state. The timing of switching from one of the ball entry inhibiting states to the other, and the timing of two specific shutters 93a switching the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2 from one of the ball entry permitting state and the ball entry inhibiting state to the other are shown. be.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to stop the execution of drive control of the shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, 103 at the timing shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the first to third small wins have different lengths of total time (longest time) until the end of the ending effect period. That is, if the prescribed number of winning balls is not generated during the small hit opening period, the drive control of the non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101 is performed at the time when 16500 ms has elapsed from the start of the first small win (end time of the first small win) ), the drive control of the non-specific 2 shutter opening and closing solenoid 102 ends at the time when 26500 ms has elapsed from the start of the second small hit (the end of the second small hit), and the drive control of the specific shutter opening and closing solenoid 103 ends when 36500 ms have passed since the start of the third small win (end time of the third small win).

The three non-specific 1 shutters 91a provided on the first elevating cylinder member 91 are controlled by the main control CPU 60a by turning the non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101 on the basis of the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game state (first By controlling the drive based on the measurement of the time and the second time, it operates at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, at the point of time (t1) after 5000 ms have elapsed from the start of the small win game state (first to third small wins), an operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position. The first, third, and fifth unspecified concave portions h1, h3, and h5 are set in a ball-entering allowable state. Next, at the time point (t2) after 7000ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to descend from the open position to the closed position, thereby entering the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5. Sphere blockage state. Next, at the time point (t4) after 17000ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby entering the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5. The ball is allowed. Next, at the time point (t7) after 37000 ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to descend from the open position to the closed position, thereby entering the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5. Sphere blockage state.

The three non-specific 2 shutters 92a provided in the second elevating cylinder member 92 are controlled by the main control CPU 60a by turning the non-specific 2 shutter opening/closing solenoid 102 on the basis of the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game state (first By controlling the drive based on the measurement of the time and the second time, it operates at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, at the point of time (t1) after 5000 ms has elapsed from the start of the small winning game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby the second, fourth and sixth non- The specific recessed portions h2, h4, and h6 are set in a ball entry permissible state. Next, at the time point (t2) after 7000 ms have elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation of descending from the open position to the closed position is performed, thereby entering the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h2, h4, and h6. Sphere blockage state. Next, at the time point (t6) after 27000ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby entering the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h2, h4, and h6. The ball is allowed. Next, at the time point (t7) after 37000ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to descend from the open position to the closed position, thereby entering the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h2, h4, and h6. Sphere blockage state.

The two specific shutters 93a provided on the third elevating cylinder member 93 are controlled by the main control CPU 60a by turning the specific shutter opening/closing solenoid 103 on the basis of the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game state (the first time and the second time described above). By controlling the drive based on time measurement, it operates at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, at the time point (t2) when 7000 ms have passed since the start of the small winning game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby the first and second specific concave portions v1, Let v2 be in a ball entry permissible state. Next, at the time point (t7) after 37000 ms has elapsed from the start of the small winning game state, the operation of descending from the open position to the closed position is performed, thereby making the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 into the ball entry inhibition state.

That is, in the present embodiment, the operation timing of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a (at least one of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a operates) that is common to the first to third small hits is shown in FIG. t1", "t2", "t4", "t6", and "t7". During the period from "t1" to "t2", the non-specific 1 shutter 91a and the non-specific 2 shutter 92a are in the open position, and the specific shutter 93a is in the closed position (hereinafter referred to as "preliminary state"). Become. Further, during the period from "t2" to "t4", the non-specific 1 shutter 91a and the non-specific 2 shutter 92a are in the closed position, and the specific shutter 93a is in the open position (hereinafter referred to as "most advantageous state"). becomes. Further, during the period from "t4" to "t6", the non-specific second shutter 92a is in the closed position, and the non-specific first shutter 91a and the specific shutter 93a are in the open position (hereinafter referred to as "advantageous state"). Become. Furthermore, during the period from "t6" to "t7", the non-specific 1 shutter 91a, the non-specific 2 shutter 92a, and the specific shutter 93a are each positioned at the open position (hereinafter referred to as "disadvantageous state").

Then, the main control CPU 60a changes the start timing of the small winning opening period (timing to open the upper special winning opening 51 by driving the upper special winning solenoid SL3) for each type of the small winning game state as described above. , The probability/expected value (see FIG. 9) that the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters the specific concave portions v1 and v2 is made different for each type of small winning game state.

As shown in FIG. 10, the small win open period during the first small win starts at the point of time (t1) after 5000 ms has passed since the start of the first small win, and ends at the time of 6500 ms if there is no winning of the prescribed number of prizes. do. During this time, the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special prize winning port 51 takes a certain amount of time (approximately 3500 ms) to pass through the guide passage portion 79 (induction time x1, see FIG. 10). 2) The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2, see FIG. 10) to the distribution portion 80 when passing through the guidance passage portion 79 is generally in the range of 8500ms to 10000ms after the start of the first small hit. Winning balls reach the sorting section 80 during the period (t2 to t4) when the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are in the above-described most advantageous state. Here, during the period (t2 to t4) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are in the most advantageous state, all the first to sixth non-specific concave portions h1 to h6 are in the state of inhibiting ball entry, while the first Each of the second specific concave portions v1 and v2 is in a ball-entering allowable state. That is, the number of specific concave portions v1, v2 in the state of allowing ball entry (“percentage of specific balls” shown in FIG. 9) with respect to the total number of concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 in the state of allowing ball entry is 2/2. There is a 100% probability that a prize-winning ball that reaches the sorting portion 80 will land in either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 ("expected value" shown in FIG. 9). In this way, when the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during the small win open period during the first small win, the winning ball is placed in the most advantageous state of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a during the period (t2 to t4 ), the ball reaches the distribution portion 80, and the ball is surely entered into the specific concave portions v1 and v2.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the small win open period during the second small win starts at the time point (t3) when 15000 ms has passed since the start of the second small win, and if there is no winning of the specified number of prizes, the time point when 16500 ms has passed. end with . During this time, the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special prize winning port 51 takes a certain amount of time (approximately 3500 ms) (induction time x1) to pass through the guiding passage portion 79, so that the winning ball reaches the distribution portion 80 normally. The timing x2 is generally in the range of 18500 ms after the start of the second small hit to 20000 ms, and the winning balls are distributed during the period (t4 to t6) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a are in the above-described advantageous state. Reach 80. Here, during the period (t4 to t6) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a are in the advantageous state, the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific concave portions h2, h4, and h6 are in the state of inhibiting ball entry. The first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, h5 and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 are put in the ball-entering allowable state, respectively. That is, the number of specific concave portions v1 and v2 in the state of allowing ball entry (“percentage of specific balls” shown in FIG. 9) with respect to the total number of concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 in the state of allowing ball entry is two-fifths. There is a 40% probability that the winning ball that reaches the sorting portion 80 will land in either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 ("expected value" shown in FIG. 9). In this way, when the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during the small win open period during the second small win, the winning ball is in the advantageous state of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a during the period (t4 to t6). reaches the distribution portion 80, and enters the specific concave portions v1 and v2 with a probability of about 40%.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the small win open period during the third small win starts at the time 25000 ms after the start of the third small win (t5), and if there is no winning of the specified number of prizes, the time 26500 ms has passed. end with . During this time, the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special prize winning port 51 takes a certain amount of time (approximately 3500 ms) (induction time x1) to pass through the guiding passage portion 79, so that the winning ball reaches the distribution portion 80 normally. The timing x2 is generally in the range of 28500 ms after the start of the third small hit to the time of 30000 ms, and the winning balls are distributed during the period (t6 to t7) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a are in the disadvantageous state described above. Reach 80. Here, during the period (t6-t7) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are in a disadvantageous state, all of the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 enter. Allowed. That is, the number of specific concave portions v1 and v2 in the state of allowing ball entry (“percentage of specific balls” shown in FIG. 9) with respect to the total number of concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 in the state of allowing ball entry is 2/8. There is a 25% probability that a prize-winning ball that reaches the sorting portion 80 will enter either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 ("expected value" shown in FIG. 9). In this way, when the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during the small win open period during the third small win, the winning ball is in a disadvantageous state of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a during the period (t6 to t7). reaches the distribution portion 80, and enters the specific concave portions v1 and v2 with a probability of about 25%.

In addition, the period (t1 to t2) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a are in the preliminary state described above is before each small hit open period in the first to third small hits, that is, the winning to the upper special winning opening 51 It is set to occur at a timing when the ball does not reach the distribution section 80. - 特許庁During the period (t1 to t2) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are in the preliminary state, all of the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 are in the state of allowing ball entry, while the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 are periods in which the ball entry is inhibited, respectively, and the number of specific recesses v1 and v2 in the ball entry allowable state with respect to the total number of ball entry allowable recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 (the ratio of the specific ball entry ) is 0/6, and even if a winning ball reaches the sorting portion 80, it cannot enter the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2 (the shutters 91a, 92a, The state of 93a can be said to be the most unfavorable state). The reason why such a period is provided in the present embodiment is that it is easy to adjust the frequency of entering balls into the specific recesses v1 and v2 during the small winning game state (small winning open period) at the development stage of the game machine. It is for That is, if it is found that the frequency of developing from the small win game state to the big win game state becomes too high in the actual shooting test conducted at the stage of game machine development, the developer gradually reduces the opening period during the first small win. By shortening and shifting the timing of the small winning opening period little by little, it is possible to adjust the frequency of development to the big winning game state in the decreasing direction.

In this way, the main control CPU 60a sets the states of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a in the order of the preliminary state, the most advantageous state, the advantageous state, and the disadvantageous state in accordance with the predetermined timing common to the first to third small hits. The probability/expected value of the pachinko ball entering the specific concave portions v1 and v2 in the switching/distributing unit 80 is changed. By varying the timing of the small winning opening period according to the type of the small winning game state, the probability and expected value of the winning ball entering the specific concave portions v1 and v2 in each small winning game state are made different. is configured to

Here, in this embodiment, the later the start timing of the small winning opening period (every time elapses in the opening effect period), the lower the probability and expected value of the winning ball entering the specific concave portions v1 and v2. , the main control CPU 60a is configured to change the states of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a (the most advantageous state, the advantageous state, and the unfavorable state in this order), and the preliminary state in which the winning ball cannot reach the sorting section 80 is set. except). As a result, the degree of expectation for development to the big win game state (second type big win) is lowered in the order of the first small win, the second small win, and the third small win. In other words, the probability and expected value of the winning ball (during the first small hit) entering the specific recesses v1 and v2 at the timing from the time 5000ms has passed (t1) to the time 6500ms has passed after the start is calculated at the timing after that. (during the second and third minor hits) are set to be higher than the probability/expected value of hitting the specific concave portions v1 and v2. In addition, the small win open period of the first small win is started earlier than the small win open period of the second and third small wins, so that the timing to develop into the big win gaming state can be shortened to the second and third small wins. It will be faster than if it hits.

In each of the most advantageous state, the advantageous state, and the disadvantageous state of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a, the ball-entering allowable state of the specific concave portions v1 and v2 is maintained. That is, during each small win open period of the first to third small wins, the probability and expected value of the pachinko ball that entered the upper special winning hole 51 during that period are different. Even during the small win open period, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the specific recesses v1 and v2 regardless of the winning timing, and the expectation of the player is maintained during the small win open period in any of the first to third small wins. It is designed to be obtained.

In addition, as described above, the timing when the pachinko ball wins in the upper special winning port 51 in the first to third small wins (small win open period) and the timing when the winning ball reaches the distribution unit 80 (normal arrival There is a time lag of a predetermined time (approximately 3500 ms) between the timing x2). In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the switching control of the states of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a by the main control CPU 60a (switching from the preliminary state to the most advantageous state, switching from the most advantageous state to the advantageous state, switching from the advantageous state Switching to a disadvantageous state) is configured to be executed after the end of the small hit open period (and before the normal arrival timing x2). That is, in a state in which the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 and moves toward the distribution section 80, at least one shutter 91a, 92a, 93a operates, and the recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 Since the state (ball-entering allowed state/ball-entering inhibited state) changes, it is possible to give the player who pays attention to the whereabouts of the winning ball a moderate sense of tension and increase the interest in the game.

(Regarding the control during the small hit game state by the main control CPU 60a)
Next, the control processing (small hit control processing) related to the small hit game state executed by the main control CPU 60a will be described with reference to FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b). It should be noted that the main control CPU 60a stops displaying the special figure small winning symbols C, D, E in the first special figure display portion Ma, and displays the special figure small winning symbol b in the second special figure display portion Mb. When stopped and displayed, the value of the small hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1" at a predetermined timing. The small hit control process is a control process that the main control CPU 60a executes periodically (for example, every 4 ms) after the initial setting associated with the power-on of the pachinko machine 10 is completed.

In the small hit control process (see FIG. 11(a)), the main control CPU 60a first determines the value of the small hit flag (step S11), and if the value of the small hit flag is determined to be "0", the small hit While ending the control process, if it is determined that the value of the small hit flag is "1" (during the small win game state), it is determined whether or not there is detection by the upper special winning detection sensor SE5 (step S12). Then, when it is determined that there is detection by the upper special winning detection sensor SE5, 1 is added to the value of the winning counter (a counter that counts the number of pachinko balls existing inside the central winning device 50) stored in the main control RAM 60c. Then (step S13), the process proceeds to step S14, and when it is determined that there is no detection by the upper special winning detection sensor SE5, the process proceeds to step S14 without incrementing the value of the winning counter (bypassing step S13). Transition. In addition, step S12 and step S13 may be performed at another timing (for example, during distribution processing (step S18) to be described later) if the value of the small hit flag is "1". In addition, when there is detection by the upper special winning detection sensor SE5, a prize ball payout operation based on the control of the main control CPU 60a is also executed.

In step S14, the main control CPU 60a determines the values of the OP flag, open flag and ED flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. Here, the OP flag is controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the value becomes "1" corresponding to the opening effect period (during the measurement of the first time) in the small winning game state. is controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the value becomes "1" corresponding to the small win open period (during the measurement of the second time) in the small win game state, and the ED flag is It is controlled so that the value becomes "1" corresponding to the ending effect period (during the measurement of the third time) in the game state. Then, when the values of the OP flag, the opening flag, and the ED flag are all determined to be "0" (the start timing of the opening effect period), the value of the OP flag is changed from "0" to "1", and the measurement time Then, the first time corresponding to the type of the small winning game state is set and timing is started (step S15). In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets a small hit start command indicating that it is the start timing of the small hit game state in this step S15. This small hit start command is output toward the effect control CPU 65a in the command input/output process (not shown) executed by the main control CPU 60a. Then, when step S15 ends, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if any one of the OP flag, open flag and ED flag is determined to be "1" in step S14, the process proceeds to step S16 without going through step S15.

In step S16, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the first time has elapsed from the start of the small winning game state (whether or not it is the end timing of the opening effect period). Note that this step S16 may be executed only when the value of the OP flag is "1". When determining that the first time has passed, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that the first time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S18 (described later) without going through step S17.

In step S17, the main control CPU 60a changes the value of the OP flag from "1" to "0", changes the value of the open flag from "0" to "1", and determines the type of small hit game state as the measurement time. A common second time is set and timing is started regardless of the time. Further, the upper special opening/closing member 53 is opened by controlling the upper special winning solenoid SL3 to be in an excited state. This enables the pachinko ball to enter the upper special winning port 51.例文帳に追加Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a sets an open command indicating that it is the start timing of the small hit open period in this step S17. This release command is output toward the effect control CPU 65a in the command input/output process (not shown) executed by the main control CPU 60a.

When the main control CPU 60a determines in step S16 that the first time period has not elapsed, and when step S17 ends, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S18 and executes the sorting process. Here, the sorting process of step S18 will be described with reference to FIG. 11(b) (steps S181 to S186).

In the distribution process, the main control CPU 60a is common regardless of the type of the small winning game state according to the elapsed time from the start of the small winning game state that can be specified from the timing situation for the first time and the second time. (see FIG. 10), the shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, 103 are driven to operate the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a at predetermined timings (step S181). The operation timings of the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a in the small winning game state are as described above with reference to FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 60a determines the presence or absence of detection by the non-specific ball entry detection sensor SE6 (step S182). Then, if it is determined that there is detection by the non-specific ball-entering detection sensor SE6, the value of the winning counter in the main control RAM 60c is subtracted by 1 (step S183), the process proceeds to step S184, and the non-specific ball-entering detection sensor SE6 If it is determined that there was no detection by SE6, the process proceeds to step S184 without decrementing the winning counter value (bypassing step S183). In step S184, the main control CPU 60a determines the presence or absence of detection by the specific entering ball detection sensor SE7. Then, when it is determined that there is no detection by the specific entering ball detection sensor SE7, the sorting process is terminated. The prize winning counter counts the number of pachinko balls (the number of remaining balls) existing inside the central prize winning device 50 as described above, and the pachinko balls flow into the central prize winning device 50 through the upper special prize winning port 51. (detection by the upper special winning detection sensor SE5), the count value of the winning counter increases, and the pachinko ball is discharged outside the game area 21 from the distribution unit 80 of the central winning device 50 (non-specific winning The count value of the prize winning counter is decreased according to the detection by the ball detection sensor SE6 or the specific incoming ball detection sensor SE7.

When the main control CPU 60a determines in step S184 that there is detection by the specific ball detection sensor SE7, that is, when the pachinko ball enters either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2, step S185 is executed. In this step S185, the value of the winning counter is decremented by 1 as described above, and the value of the specific ball entry flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1". The specific ball entry flag indicates that a pachinko ball has entered either of the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2. When ending the small winning game state in the state of (1), the game state is controlled to develop into the big winning game state. In addition, in step S185, a specification indicating that a pachinko ball has entered either of the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 in the small winning game state (the value of the small winning flag is "1") A ball entry command is set by the main control CPU 60a. This specific entering ball command is output toward the effect control CPU 65a in the command input/output process (not shown) executed by the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the sorting process upon completion of step S185, and proceeds to step S19 in FIG. 11(a).

Returning to FIG. 11(a) again, description will be made. After the distribution process (step S18) ends, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the condition (open end condition) for ending the small hit open period is established (step S19). Specifically, whether or not the second time measured during the small hit open period has passed (whether it is the end timing of the small hit open period), and to the upper special winning opening 51 during the small hit open period When it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes has reached the specified number of winning prizes (9) (whether or not the detection by the upper special prize detection sensor SE5 has reached 9 times), and it is determined that the second time has passed and when it is determined that the number of winning prizes has reached the prescribed number of winning prizes, it is determined that the opening end condition is established. Note that this step S19 may be executed only when the value of the open flag is "1". When the main control CPU 60a determines that the second time has passed (end timing of the small hit open period), the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the main control CPU 60a changes the value of the open flag from "1" to "0", while changing the value of the ED flag from "0" to "1". Moreover, while setting the 3rd time as measurement time, the measurement of this 3rd time is started. Further, the upper special winning solenoid SL3, which is in an excited state, is changed to a demagnetized state. By these processes, it shifts from the small hit open period to the ending period. In addition, in step S20, the main control CPU 60a sets a closing command indicating the end timing of the small hit open period and an ED command indicating the start timing of the ending effect period. The closing command and the ED command are output toward the effect control CPU 65a in the command input/output process (not shown) executed by the main control CPU 60a.

When the main control CPU 60a determines in step S19 that the second time has not passed, and when step S20 ends, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S21. In step S21, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the third time measured during the ending effect period has passed (whether it is the end timing of the ending effect period, ie, the end timing of the small winning game state). Note that this step S21 may be executed only when the value of the ED flag is "1". When the main control CPU 60a determines that the third time has passed (end timing of the ending effect period), the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third time has not passed, the small hit control process is terminated.

In step S22, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the winning counter is "0". Then, when it is determined that the value of the winning counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S23, and each value of the ED flag and the small hit flag is changed from "1" to "0". End the game state. In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets a small hit end command indicating that it is the end timing of the small hit game state in step S23. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the value of the winning counter is not 0 (1 or more) in step S22, that is, it remains in the central winning device 50 despite the end timing of the small winning game state. If the ball exists, the process proceeds to step S24, and an error command indicating an abnormal state is set. In addition, the small hit end command and the error command are output toward the effect control CPU 65a in the command input/output process (not shown) executed by the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the small hit control process by the end of step 23 or step S24.

(Regarding production control for each game state by the production control CPU 65a)
Next, the effect control in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a provided in the effect control board 65 obtains information regarding the control state of the main control CPU 60a based on various control signals (control commands) output from the main control CPU 60a, and controls the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to determine and execute an effect according to the state.

Regarding the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU 65a inputs the special figure variation pattern designation command etc. output at the start timing of the special figure variation display from the main control CPU 60a, so that the type of special figure to be stopped and displayed, the variation time, the symbol To specify the rough performance contents of the variable performance. Then, the specific effect content (effect pattern) of the symbol variation effect is determined from among a plurality of types stored in the effect control ROM 65b, and an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is output to the display control CPU 70a. , The design variation performance in the performance display device 17 is started at the start timing of the special figure variation display. In addition, in response to inputting a stop command output from the main control CPU 60a at the end timing of the special figure variation display, the end timing of the symbol variation effect being executed is specified, and a control signal is output to the display control board 70. to end the pattern variation effect being executed. In addition, the effect control CPU65a is sub The value of the variable short flag is set to "1", and the value of the sub variable short flag is set to "0" during other periods, and the contents of the effect such as the pattern variation effect are changed according to the value of the sub variable short flag ( Control is performed so that the production mode is made different).

Regarding the small hit game state, the effect control CPU 65a, from the types of the small hit symbols C, D, E, and b as the stop symbols of the special symbols specified by the special symbol variation pattern designation command or the like from the main control CPU 60a, It is configured so that the type of winning game state can be specified. Therefore, when the stop pattern of the special figure specified by the special figure variation pattern designation command or the like is the small hit symbols C, D, E, or b, the effect control CPU 65a, together with the effect contents of the symbol variation effect, the small hit The content of the small winning performance (opening performance, small winning opening performance and ending performance) to be performed during the game state is also determined. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop command was input from the main control CPU 60a, the opening effect is displayed on the effect display device 17 by outputting a control signal to the display control CPU 70a with the input of the small hit start command from the main control CPU 60a as a trigger. Execution is started, and when an opening command is input from the main control CPU 60a, a control signal is output to the display control CPU 70a to cause the performance display device 17 to start executing a small winning opening performance according to the type of the small winning game state. , When a closing command or an ending command is input from the main control CPU 60a, a control signal is output to the display control CPU 70a to cause the effect display device 17 to start executing the ending effect. As described above, in the small winning game state, the longer the opening production period, the lower the probability of entering the specific recesses v1 and v2 and the expected value. It is preferable that the predetermined characters displayed in . In addition, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to the display control CPU 70a with the input of the specific ball entry command from the main control CPU 60a as a trigger, so that the small winning game state being executed develops into the big winning game state. The performance display device 17 is made to start executing the notification performance.

Regarding the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of jackpot game state to be generated from the types of the jackpot patterns A, B, and a as the stop patterns of the special patterns specified by the special pattern variation pattern designation command or the like from the main control CPU 60a. is configured to be identifiable. Therefore, when the stop pattern of the special figure specified by the special figure variation pattern specification command or the like is the big hit symbols A, B, or a, the effect control CPU 65a, together with the effect contents of the symbol variation effect, during the big hit game state The production contents of the jackpot production (opening production, round production and ending production) are also determined. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop command was input from the main control CPU 60a, the opening effect is displayed on the effect display device 17 by outputting a control signal to the display control CPU 70a with the input of the small hit start command from the main control CPU 60a as a trigger. Execution is started, and when an open command is input from the main control CPU 60a, a control signal is output to the display control CPU 70a to cause the effect display device 17 to start executing a round effect, and a close command or ending command is received from the main control CPU 60a. Triggered by the input of , the effect display device 17 is caused to start executing the ending effect by outputting a control signal to the display control CPU 70a.

(Action of Example 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a (game control means) executes small hit determination (determination processing) when a pachinko ball enters the start winning openings 31 and 32 provided in the game area 21 as a trigger. do. Then, the main control CPU 60a, when the small hit determination results in the hit determination result, the small win game state (first game state). In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines one of the small-hit symbols C, D, E, and b as a special figure when the small-hit determination results in a hit determination, and determines the determined small-hit symbols C, D. , E, b to generate a small winning game state. The main control CPU 60a can determine a plurality of types of small-hit game states (first to third small-hit), and determines the small-hit symbols C and b as special symbols to be stopped and displayed. is determined to occur, a second small win is caused in accordance with the determination of the small winning pattern D, and a third small winning is caused in accordance with the determination of the small winning pattern E. to decide.

When the pachinko machine 10 is energized, the main control CPU 60a always controls the rotation drive motor 100 (not only during the small winning game state). Therefore, the rotating body 81 (and the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93) continues to rotate counterclockwise at a constant speed from immediately after the power is turned on until the power is turned off. On the other hand, for non-specific 1 shutter opening and closing solenoid 101, non-specific 2 shutter opening and closing solenoid 102 and specific shutter opening and closing solenoid 103, only during the small hit game state, common to the first to third small hits Drive control is performed according to the determined timing. For this reason, the shutters (movable bodies) 91a, 92a, 93a provided on the upper end side of the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93 that can contact the pachinko ball are in the small winning game state (first to third 3 small hits), the member unit (each of the first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93) raises and lowers at a timing that is individually determined, and the corresponding recesses (entering ball areas) v1, v2, h1 to h6 are changed from one of the entry allowable state and the entry inhibited state to the other. Therefore, during the small hit game state (first to third small hits), of the eight recessed portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 provided in the rotating body 81, the recessed portion v1 that is in the entering ball allowable state , v2, h1 to h6, the winning ball can enter.

The main control CPU 60a performs drive control of the shutter opening/closing solenoids 101, 102, and 103 at the timing shown in FIG. Abort. The maximum time from the start point of the small win game state to the end point is different for each type of the small win game state. , 26500 ms after the start is the end point, and the third small hit is the end point 36500 ms after the start.

When causing the first small hit, the main control CPU 60a sets 1500 ms (first time) from the time point (t2 in FIG. 10) after 5000 ms has passed since the start of the first small win. open). In this case, the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 is likely to reach the distribution section 80 between 8500 ms and 10000 ms (normal arrival timing x2) after the start of the first small hit. During this normal arrival timing x2, the non-specific 1 shutter 91a and the non-specific 2 shutter 92a are in the closed position, and the specific shutter 93a is in the open position (the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93 are in the most advantageous state). A winning ball that reaches the part 80 can only enter either the first or second specific recess (specific ball entry area) v1 or v2, and with the highest probability (100%) the winning ball will land in the first or second. 2 The ball enters the specific concave portions v1 and v2.

When causing the second small hit, the main control CPU 60a sets 1500 ms (first time) from the time point (t3 in FIG. 10) after 15000 ms has passed since the start of the second small win. open). In this case, the prize-winning ball into the upper special prize-winning hole 51 tends to reach the distribution section 80 during the period from 18500 ms to 20000 ms after the start of the second small hit (normal arrival timing x2). During this normal arrival timing x2, the non-specific 2 shutter 92a is in the closed position, and the non-specific 1 shutter 91a and the specific shutter 93a are in the open position (the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93 are in an advantageous state). A winning ball that reaches 80 enters one of the first, third and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3 and h5 and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2. That is, the probability (40%) of winning balls hitting the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 is lower than that of the first small hit.

When causing the third small hit, the main control CPU 60a sets 1500 ms (first time) from the time point (t5 in FIG. 10) after 25000 ms from the start of the small hit open period (small hit to open the upper special winning opening 51). open). In this case, the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 is likely to reach the distribution section 80 between the time of 28500 ms and the time of 30000 ms (normal arrival timing x2) after the start of the third small hit. During this normal arrival timing x2, all of the non-specific 1 shutter 91a, the non-specific 2 shutter 92a, and the specific shutter 93a are in the open position (the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93 are in a disadvantageous state). The winning ball that has reached enters one of the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2. That is, the probability (25%) of winning balls entering the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 is lower than the first and second small hits.

A pachinko ball entering either of the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 flows down a second collection gutter (discharge gutter) (not shown) provided inside the distribution section 80 and is discharged outside the game area 21. be. In the process, a pachinko ball is detected by the specific ball entry detection sensor SE7 and a detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a. By inputting this detection signal, the main control CPU 60a identifies the occurrence of the ball entering the specific concave portions v1 and v2. Then, the main control CPU 60a shifts to the jackpot game state after the end of the ending effect period, triggered by the detection by the specific entering ball detection sensor SE7 (entering the specific recess v1, v2).

In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU (game control means) 60a capable of generating a plurality of types of small winning game states (first game state) controls the upper special winning opening ( 10 by the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a that can advance to a position where they can come into contact with the winning ball to the special winning hole) 51, a certain up-and-down operation (a certain operation) at the timing shown in FIG. While starting at a common timing regardless of (first to third small wins), the upper special winning opening 51 is opened during a different small win opening period according to the type of the small win game state to allow the pachinko balls to win. At the same time, at least one non-specified concave portion (non-specified ball entry region) h1 to h6 is changed from one of the ball entry permitting form and the ball entry inhibiting form according to the positional change due to the constant vertical movement of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a. By switching to the other, the probability of entering the pachinko ball that has won the upper special winning hole 51 into the specific recesses (specific ball entry areas) v1 and v2 is changed. In this way, while the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are made to start a certain up-and-down motion at a common timing in a plurality of types of small winning game states, the opening period of the upper special winning opening 51 according to the type of the small winning game state. By varying the (minor win open period), it is possible to vary the probability of pachinko balls entering the specific recesses v1 and v2 according to the type of the minor win game state. To increase the amusement of a game by widening the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot game state as a development destination. Here, the change in the probability of ball entry into the specific recesses v1 and v2 is such that at least one of the non-specific recesses h1 to h6 is in one of the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibited state according to the positional changes of the shutters 91a, 92a and 93a. caused by switching from one to the other. Therefore, the specific recesses v1 and v2 can be maintained in the state of allowing ball entry during each small winning opening period, and the player's interest in the behavior of the pachinko ball in the distribution section 80 can be increased.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment responds to positional changes due to constant up-and-down motions of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a, from the time point 5000ms after the start of the small winning game state (first time) to the time 6500ms (second time). 2 time point) to the specific concave portions v1 and v2 of the pachinko balls that have entered the upper special prize winning opening 51 (that is, the pachinko balls that reach the distribution portion 80 at the time when 8500 ms to 10000 ms have elapsed as the normal arrival timing x2). The ball entry probability (100%) is the ball entry probability (25- 40%), and the first small hit among the first to third small hits that can occur by the main control CPU 60a is 6500 ms after the start (first time) from the time when 5000 ms has passed (second time) ) is set to include the period up to the small hit open period. That is, in the first sub-hit, the pachinko ball is allowed to enter the upper special prize-winning hole 51 at an early point, and the winning ball is likely to enter the specific concave portions v1 and v2, so that the player can play the game at a good tempo. can be advanced to receive a jackpot game state, and the game can be played comfortably.

Next, Example 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15. FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those of the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment can generate the first to third small wins as the small win game state, and during the opening performance period, the small win open period and the ending performance period during the first to third small wins. The allocated time is the same as in Example 1 described above. In addition, the point that the central prize winning device 50 is provided with the upper special prize winning port 51, the guiding passage portion 79 and the sorting portion 80 is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, as shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b), there are two (plurality) distribution portions 80, and the third passage portion 79c of the guide passage portion 79 branches toward each distribution portion 80. is different from the first embodiment described above. Moreover, it is different from the first embodiment in that only one elevating cylinder member 91, 92 is provided for one distributing section 80 (only three shutters 91a, 92a are provided for one distributing section 80). Then, in the second embodiment, regarding the winning to the upper special winning opening 51 that occurs from the start to the end of the small winning opening period during the second small winning, the specific recess v1, It is configured so that the probability of entering v2 and the expected value can change. Hereinafter, the distribution portion 80 positioned on the left side in FIG. 12 is referred to as the “first distribution portion 80A” and the distribution portion 80 positioned on the right side is referred to as the “second distribution portion 80B”, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15. while explaining.

The first distribution unit 80A of the second embodiment includes a first elevating cylinder member 91 having three non-specific 1 shutters 91a, and a non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101 for lifting and lowering the first elevating cylinder member 91. Eight recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 are provided in the part, and three non-specific recesses h1, h3, h5 among them are opened and closed by three non-specific 1 shutters 91a provided in the first elevating cylinder member 91. configured to obtain The concave portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 of the first distribution portion 80A are arranged in the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 81 in the order shown in FIG. to the third unspecified recesses h1 to h3, the second specific recess v2, and the fourth to sixth unspecified recesses h4 to h6. It is possible to change the fifth unspecified concave portions h1, h3, h5 to the ball entry allowed state/ball entry inhibited state. The other concave portions v1, v2, h2, h4, and h6 do not have corresponding shutters, and are always allowed to enter the ball. By rotating the shaft of the rotation drive motor 100 to the right under the control of the main control CPU 60a, the rotor 81 continues to rotate to the right from immediately after the power is turned on until the power is turned off.

In addition, the second allocating portion 80B of the second embodiment includes a second elevating cylinder member 92 having three non-specific 2 shutters 92a, and a non-specific 2 shutter opening/closing solenoid 102 for raising and lowering the same. 8 recesses v3, v4, h7 to h12 are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the It is configured so that it can be opened and closed. In addition, the concave portions v3, v4, h7 to h12 of the second distribution portion 80B are arranged in the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 81 in the clockwise order shown in FIG. to the ninth non-specific recess h7-h9, the fourth specific recess v4, the tenth-twelfth non-specific recess h10-h12 are arranged in this order, and the eighth, tenth and It is possible to change the twelfth non-specific concave portions h8, h10, and h12 to the ball entry allowed state/ball entry inhibited state. The other concave portions v3, v4, h7, h9, and h11 do not have corresponding shutters, and are always allowed to enter the ball. Then, the rotating body 81 continues to rotate counterclockwise from immediately after the power is turned on until the power is turned off due to the counterclockwise rotation of the shaft of the rotation drive motor 100 under the control of the main control CPU 60a.

Here, the third passage portion 79c of the guiding passage portion 79 is connected to the stage 82 of the second distributing portion 80B, and the branch passage portion 79d branches off from the intermediate portion thereof to the stage of the first distributing portion 80A. 82 is connected. A switching valve 107 capable of opening and closing the branched portion is provided corresponding to the branched portion of the branched passage portion 79d in the third passage portion 79c. By driving a switching solenoid (not shown), the switching valve 107 changes between a closed posture in which the open end side is located inside the third passage portion 79c and an open posture in which the open end side is retracted outside the third passage portion 79c. The switching solenoid is electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a. The switching valve 107 is configured to be in a closed posture when the switching solenoid is in a demagnetized state, and to be in an open posture when the switching solenoid is in an excited state. That is, the winning ball processing means of the central winning device 50 of the second embodiment is such that when the main control CPU 60a demagnetizes the switching solenoid, the switching valve 107 is closed and the winning ball to the upper special winning port 51 is prevented from being delivered. When the main control CPU 60a energizes the switching solenoid, the switching valve 107 assumes an open position and guides the winning balls to the upper special winning opening 51 to the second distribution section 80B. do.

The three non-specific 1 shutters 91a provided on the first elevating cylinder member 91 of the first distribution unit 80A are operated by the main control CPU 60a to turn the non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101 to the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game state. Based on this (based on the measurement of the first time and the second time described above), the operation is performed at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, at the time point (t3) after 17000 ms has passed from the start time of the small winning game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby the first, third and fifth non- The specific recessed portions h1, h3, and h5 are set in a ball-entering allowable state. Next, at the time point (t10) after 37000 ms has passed since the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to descend from the open position to the closed position, thereby entering the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5. Sphere blockage state.

The three non-specific 2 shutters 92a provided on the second elevating cylinder member 92 of the second distribution unit 80B are controlled by the main control CPU 60a by turning the non-specific 2 shutter opening/closing solenoid 102 to the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game state. Based on this (based on the measurement of the first time and the second time described above), the operation is performed at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, at the time point (t7) after 27000 ms has passed from the start time of the small winning game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby the 8th, 10th and 12th non- The specific concave portions h8, h10, and h12 are set in a ball entry permissible state. Next, at the time point (t10) after 37000 ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation of descending from the open position to the closed position is performed, thereby entering the 8th, 10th, and 12th non-specific recesses h8, h10, and h12. Make ball obstruction state.

The switching valve 107 provided in the third passage portion 79c of the guide passage portion 79 is operated by the main control CPU 60a to switch the switching solenoid based on the elapsed time from the start of the small winning game state (the above-described first time and second time (based on the measurement of ), it operates at a predetermined timing. As shown in FIG. 15, the switching valve 107 allows the pachinko balls flowing down from the upstream side of the guide passage portion 79 to pass through the first sorting portion 80A until 17000 ms has elapsed from the start of the small winning game state (t3). It is in an inductive closing posture. Then, at the time point (t3), an operation is performed to change from the closed posture to the open posture, thereby changing to a state in which the pachinko balls flowing down from the upstream side of the guide passage portion 79 are guided to the second distribution portion 80B. . Next, at the time point (t4) after 19500 ms has elapsed since the start of the small winning game state, an operation is performed to change from the open posture to the closed posture, thereby causing the pachinko balls flowing down from the upstream side of the guide passage portion 79 to swing for the first time. It changes to a state in which it is guided to the section 80A. Next, when 20000 ms have elapsed from the start of the small winning game state (t5), an operation is performed to change from the closed posture to the open posture, whereby the pachinko balls flowing down from the upstream side of the guide passage portion 79 are shaken for the second time. It changes to a state that guides it to the section 80B. Next, at the point of time (t8) after 29500 ms has elapsed from the start of the small winning game state, an operation is performed to change from the open posture to the closed posture, whereby the pachinko balls flowing down from the upstream side of the guide passage portion 79 are first shaken. It changes to a state in which it is guided to the section 80A. Next, at the time point (t9) when 30000 ms have elapsed since the start of the small winning game state, an operation is performed to change from the closed posture to the open posture, whereby the pachinko balls flowing down from the upstream side of the guide passage portion 79 are shaken for the second time. It changes to a state that guides it to the section 80B. Then, at the time (t10) after 37000 ms has elapsed from the start of the small winning game state, an operation is performed to change from the open posture to the closed posture, whereby the pachinko balls flowing down from the upstream side of the guide passage portion 79 are first distributed. It changes to the state of guiding to the part 80A.

That is, in the present embodiment, the operation timing of the non-specific shutters 91a and 92a (at least one of the non-specific shutters 91a and 92a operates) that is common to the first to third small hits is shown in FIG. t3", "t7", and "t10". Then, in the period from the start of the small winning game state to "t3", the non-specific 1 shutter 91a is positioned at the closed position in the first distribution portion 80A, which is the guide destination of the winning ball by the switching valve 107 in the closed position. (hereinafter referred to as "first distribution side advantageous state"). Further, during the periods of "t3" to "t4" and "t5" to "t7" of the period of "t3" to "t7", the second ball is guided by the switching valve 107 in the open position. In the distribution section 80B, the non-specific second shutter 92a is positioned at the closed position (hereinafter referred to as "second distribution side advantageous state"). In addition, during the period of "t4" to "t5" of the period of "t3" to "t7" and the period of "t8" to "t9" of the period of "t7" to "t10", the closed posture In the first distribution portion 80A to which the winning balls are guided by the switching valve 107, the non-specific 1 shutter 91a is positioned at the open position (hereinafter referred to as "first distribution side unfavorable state"). In addition, of the period of "t7" to "t10", during the period of "t7" to "t8" and the period of "t9" to "t10", the winning ball is guided by the switching valve 107 in the open position. In the second distribution section 80B, the non-specific second shutter 92a is positioned at the open position (hereinafter referred to as "second distribution side unfavorable state").

Then, the main control CPU 60a changes the start timing of the small hit opening period (the timing of opening the upper special winning opening 51 by driving the upper special winning solenoid SL3) for each type of the small winning game state, so that the small winning game can be played. The probability/expected value (see FIG. 14) that the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, and v4 is made different for each type of state.

As shown in FIG. 14, the small win open period during the first small win starts at the time (t1) after 5000 ms has passed since the start of the first small win, and ends at the time when 6500 ms has passed if there is no winning of the specified number of prizes. do. The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special prize opening 51 during this period is generally in the range of 8500ms after the start of the first small hit to the time of 10000ms after the start, and the prize is won. The ball reaches the first distribution portion 80A, to which the winning ball is guided by the switching valve 107 in the closed posture, during the period in which the first distribution side is in the advantageous state described above (from the start of the first small win to t3). During this period, in the first distribution portion 80A, the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5 are in the state of inhibiting ball entry, while the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses The h2, h4, h6 and the first and second specific concave portions v1, v2 are put into the ball entry permitting state, respectively. In other words, the number of specific recesses v1 and v2 in the state of entry permission with respect to the total number of recesses v1, v2, h2, h4, and h6 in the state of permission to enter a ball (“(first) ratio of specific entry” shown in FIG. 14) is , and the winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A has a 40% probability of landing in either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 ("expected value" shown in FIG. 14). ”). In this way, when the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during the small win open period during the first small win, the winning ball is in the first distribution side advantageous state by the shutter 91a (first small The ball reaches the first distribution portion 80A between the start of hitting and t3), and the ball enters the specific concave portions v1 and v2 with a high probability.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14, the small win open period during the second small win starts at the time point (t2) after 15000 ms has passed since the start of the second small win, and if there is no winning of the specified number of prizes, the time point at which 16500 ms has passed. end with . The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special prize opening 51 during this period is generally in the range of 18500 ms after the start of the second small hit to 20000 ms after the start, and the prize is won. When the ball reaches the position of the switching valve 107 during the period (t3 to t4, t5 to t7) in which the second distribution side is in the advantageous state described above, the switching valve 107 is in the open position, so that the second swing It is led to section 80B. However, there is a possibility that the winning ball generated during the second small hit open period reaches the position of the switching valve 107 during the period (t4 to t5) in which the first distribution side disadvantageous state described above is reached. In this case, the switching valve 107 is in the closed position, so that the winning ball is guided to the first distribution section 80A.

During the period (t3-t4, t5-t7) of the second distribution side advantageous state, the 8th, 10th, and 12th non-specific concave portions h8, h10, and h12 in the second distribution portion 80B are in the ball entry inhibition state. On the other hand, the seventh, ninth, and eleventh non-specific recesses h7, h9, and h11 and the third and fourth specific recesses v3, v4 are put into the ball-entering allowable state, respectively. That is, the number of specific concave portions v3, v4 in the state of allowing ball entry to the total number of concave portions v3, v4, h7, h9, h11 in the state of allowing ball entry (“(second) ratio of specific ball entry” shown in FIG. 14) is , and the winning ball that reaches the second sorting portion 80B has a 40% probability of landing in either the third or fourth specific concave portion v3 or v4. On the other hand, during the period (t4-t5) in which the first distribution side disadvantageous state occurs, the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 All of are allowed to enter. That is, the number of specific recesses v1, v2 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 in the ball entry permissible state (“(first) specific ball entry ratio” shown in FIG. 14) is 8. The winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A has a 25% probability of landing in either the first or second specific recess v1 or v2. In this way, when a pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during the small win opening period during the second small win, when the winning ball is led to the second sorting section 80B, it is 40%. While the ball hits the specific recesses v1 and v2 with a high probability, if it is guided to the first distribution section 80A, the ball hits the specific recesses v3 and v4 only with a low probability of 25%. In addition, the timing at which the pachinko ball that has won the upper special prize opening 51 reaches the switching valve 107 during the small win open period during the second small win is within the range of 18500ms to 20000ms after the start of the second small win ( In the case of the normal arrival timing x2), the time the switching valve 107 is in the open posture is two-thirds of the entire time, and the time the switching valve 107 is in the closed posture is one-third of the entire time. The expected value (ball entry probability) for the winning ball generated during the small win open period to enter the specific recesses v1 to v4 is 34.9% ("expected value" shown in FIG. 14). .

Also, as shown in FIG. 14, the small win open period during the third small win starts at the point of 25000ms after the start of the third small win (t6). end with . The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special winning port 51 during this period is generally in the range of 28500 ms after the start of the third small hit to the time of 30000 ms. When the ball reaches the position of the switching valve 107 during the period (t7 to t8, t9 to t10) in which the second distribution side disadvantageous state is described above, the switching valve 107 is in the open position, so that the second swing When the switching valve 107 is guided to the dividing portion 80B and reaches the position of the switching valve 107 during the period (t8 to t9) in which the first distribution side disadvantageous state described above is reached, the switching valve 107 is in the closed position, so that the winning ball It is guided to the first distribution section 80A.

During the period (t7 to t8, t9 to t10) in which the second distribution side disadvantageous state occurs, the seventh to twelfth non-specific recesses h7 to h12 and the third and fourth specific recesses v3 in the second distribution section 80B , v4 are all allowed to enter the ball. The number of specific recesses v3, v4 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v3, v4, h7 to h12 in the ball entry permissible state (“(second) specific ball ratio” shown in FIG. 14) is 8/8. 2, the winning ball that reaches the second sorting portion 80B has a probability of 25% and enters either the third or fourth specific concave portion v3 or v4. Similarly, during the period (t8 to t9) in which the first distribution side is in a disadvantageous state, the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1, v1, All of v2 are set to the ball entry allowable state. The number of specific recesses v1 and v2 in the ball entry allowable state with respect to the total number of recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 in the ball entry allowable state (“(first) specific ball ratio” shown in FIG. 14) is 8/8. 2, the winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A has a probability of 25% and enters either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2. In other words, the expected value (ball entry probability) for the winning ball generated during the small win open period of the third small win to enter the specific recesses v1 to v4 is 25% ("expected value ”).

In this way, the main control CPU 60a sets the states of the non-specific shutters 91a and 92a to the first distribution side advantageous state and the second distribution side advantageous state in accordance with the predetermined timing common to the first to third small hits. state, first distribution side disadvantageous state, second distribution side advantageous state, second distribution side disadvantageous state, first distribution side unfavorable state, second distribution side unfavorable state. The probability and expected value of the pachinko ball entering the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3 and v4 are changed. Then, by varying the timing of the small winning opening period according to the type of the small winning gaming state, the probability and expected value of the winning ball entering the specific recess v1, v2, v3, v4 in each small winning gaming state are configured to be different.

(Action of Example 2)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 10 of Example 2, in the case of the first small win, a small win open period is generated from 5000 ms after the start to 6500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win opening period, the winning ball reaches the position of the switching valve 107 between the time 8500ms and 10000ms have passed since the start of the first small win (normal At the arrival timing x2), the switching valve 107 is guided to the first distribution portion 80A in response to the closed position. In this case, the first distribution portion 80A is in the first distribution side advantageous state by the non-specific 1 shutter 91a, the first, third, and fifth non-specific concave portions h1, h3, h5 are in the ball entry inhibition state, The second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h2, h4, and h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 are in a ball entry permitting state, respectively. That is, the winning ball into the upper special winning opening 51 generated during the opening period of the first small win is guided to the first distribution section 80A, and the first and second specific concave portions v1, v2 are generated with a probability of 40%. Enter the ball in any of the When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters either the first or second specific recess v1 or v2, the first small win develops into a 16R big win (second type big win).

Here, in the case of the second small hit, a small hit open period is generated from the time point of 15000 ms after the start to 16500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win open period, the winning ball reaches the position of the switching valve 107 between 18500 ms and 20000 ms after the start of the second small win (normal Depending on the arrival timing x2) and the attitude of the switching valve 107, the user is guided to either the first distribution section 80A or the second distribution section 80B. Here, during the period from 18500ms to 20000ms after the start of the second small hit, which is the normal arrival timing x2 of the winning ball generated during the small hit open period of the second small hit, the first distribution unit 80A is non-operating. The specific 1 shutter 91a is in a disadvantageous state (first distribution side disadvantageous state), and the second distribution section 80B is in an advantageous state (second distribution side advantageous state) due to the non-specific 2 shutter 92a. Therefore, when the second small win is achieved, it is more advantageous for the player to let the pachinko ball enter the upper special winning hole 51 until the middle stage of the small win opening period than to win the final stage. (The winning ball is likely to enter the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, and v4). When the winning ball into the upper special winning opening 51 generated during the first small winning open period is guided to the second distribution section 80B, there is a probability of 40% that the third and fourth specific recesses v3 and v4 are formed. Enter something. On the other hand, if the ball is guided to the first sorting portion 80A, the ball will land in either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 with a probability of 25%. When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters any one of the first to fourth specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, v4, the second small win develops into a 16R big win (second type big win).

In addition, in the case of the third small hit, a small hit open period is generated from the time point of 25000 ms after the start to 26500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win opening period, the winning ball reaches the position of the switching valve 107 between 28500 ms and 30000 ms after the start of the third small win (normal Depending on the arrival timing x2) and the attitude of the switching valve 107, the user is guided to either the first distribution section 80A or the second distribution section 80B. Here, during the period from 28500ms to 30000ms after the start of the third small hit, which is the normal arrival timing x2 of the winning ball generated during the small hit open period of the third small hit, the first distribution unit 80A is non-operating. The specific 1 shutter 91a is in a disadvantageous state (first distribution side disadvantageous state), and the second distribution section 80B is in a disadvantageous state (second distribution side disadvantageous state) due to the non-specific 2nd shutter 92a. Therefore, when the player wins the third small win, the winning balls generated during the small win open period are guided to either the first distribution section 80A or the second distribution section 80B. The probability that the ball will land in any of the fourth specific recesses v1, v2, v3, v4 is 25%. When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters any one of the first to fourth specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, v4, the third small win develops into a 9R big win (second type big win).

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the pachinko balls that have won the upper special prize winning opening 51 of the central prize winning device 50 are led to any of the plurality of distribution units 80A and 80B and distributed to the upper special winning opening 51. Amusement of the game can be enhanced by preventing the distribution mode of winning balls to be simplified. In addition, not only are the probability and expected value of the winning ball entering the upper special winning hole 51 entering the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, and v4 different for each type of small winning game state, As for the hits, the probability and expected value of entering the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, v4 are made different between the winning balls generated up to the middle stage of the small winning opening period and the winning balls generated in the final stage. ing. For this reason, it is possible to provide different frequencies of ball entry into the specific recesses v1, v2, v3, and v4 depending on how the player plays the game, thereby making the game more interesting.

Next, Example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19. FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko machine 10 described in the first and second embodiments, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The pachinko machine 10 of Example 3 is provided with an upper special prize winning port 51, a guide passage portion 79 and a sorting portion 80 in the central prize winning device 50, and this point is the same as the above-described Examples 1 and 2. Also, as in the second embodiment, two distribution units 80 (first distribution unit 80A and second distribution unit 80B) are provided. However, as shown in FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b), the point that the second distributing portion 80B is located downstream of the communication passage portion 89 that communicates with the inside of the first distributing portion 80A is the same as that described above. It is different from Example 2 described above. Regarding the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a (first to third elevating cylinder members 91, 92, 93), the non-specific 1 shutter 91a and the specific shutter 93a (first and third elevating cylinder members 91, 93) It is different from the first and second embodiments described above in that it is provided in the division portion 80A and the non-specified second shutter 92a (the second elevating cylinder member 92) is provided in the second distribution portion 80B. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of Example 3 is configured to be able to generate five types (first to fifth small wins) of small win game states. Of the first to fifth small wins, the time allocated to the opening effect period, the small win open period and the ending effect period during the first to third small wins is the same as in the first and second embodiments described above. be.

The first distribution unit 80A of the third embodiment has a first elevating cylinder member 91 having three non-specific 1 shutters 91a, a non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101 for raising and lowering this, and two specific shutters 93a. Equipped with a third elevating cylinder member 93 and a specific shutter opening/closing solenoid 103 for elevating this, eight recessed portions v1, v2, h1 to h6 are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 81, and three of them are non-specific The recesses h1, h3, and h5 can be opened and closed by the three non-specific 1 shutters 91a provided in the first elevator cylinder member 91, and the two specific recesses v1 and v2 can be opened and closed by the two shutters provided in the third elevator cylinder member 93. It is configured so that it can be opened and closed by a specific shutter 93a. The recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 of the first distributing portion 80A are arranged in the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 81 in the clockwise order shown in FIG. to the third unspecified recesses h1 to h3, the second specific recess v2, and the fourth to sixth unspecified recesses h4 to h6. It is possible to change the fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, h5 to the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibition state, and to enter the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 with the opening and closing of the specific shutter 93a. It is possible to change to a ball-allowing state or a ball-entry inhibiting state. The other recesses h2, h4, and h6 do not have corresponding shutters and are always allowed to enter the ball. The rotating body 81 continues to rotate counterclockwise from immediately after the power is turned on until the power is turned off due to the counterclockwise rotation of the shaft of the rotation drive motor 100 under the control of the main control CPU 60a.

In addition, the second distribution unit 80B of the third embodiment includes a second elevating cylinder member 92 having three non-specific second shutters 92a, and a non-specific second shutter opening/closing solenoid 102 for raising and lowering the second elevating cylinder member 92. 8 recesses v3, v4, h7 to h12 are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the It is configured so that it can be opened and closed. In addition, the concave portions v3, v4, h7 to h12 of the second distribution portion 80B are arranged in the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 81 in the clockwise order shown in FIG. to the ninth non-specific recess h7-h9, the fourth specific recess v4, the tenth-twelfth non-specific recess h10-h12 are arranged in this order, and the eighth, tenth and It is possible to change the twelfth non-specific concave portions h8, h10, and h12 to the ball entry allowed state/ball entry inhibited state. The other concave portions v3, v4, h7, h9, and h11 do not have corresponding shutters, and are always allowed to enter the ball. Then, the rotating body 81 continues to rotate counterclockwise from immediately after the power is turned on until the power is turned off due to the counterclockwise rotation of the shaft of the rotation drive motor 100 under the control of the main control CPU 60a.

Here, the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5 provided on the rotating body 81 of the first distribution section 80A communicate with a discharge gutter (not shown) inside the housing 80a. , and communicates with the communication passage portion 89 . The communication passage portion 89 has an upper end (not shown) connected to the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 inside the housing 80a, and a lower end connected to the stage 82 of the second distribution portion 80B. Connected. That is, the pachinko ball that has won the upper special prize winning opening 51 and reached the first sorting portion 80A enters one of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 of the rotating body 81. In this case, the pachinko ball is guided to the second allocating portion 80B by the connecting passage portion 89 (not discharged out of the game area 21 immediately). Then, the ball enters any one of the concave portions v3, v4, h7 to h12 provided in the rotating body 81 of the second allocating portion 80B, and as a result, is discharged outside the game area 21. FIG.

The two specific shutters 93a provided on the third elevating cylinder member 93 of the first distribution unit 80A are controlled by the main control CPU 60a by turning the specific shutter opening/closing solenoid 103 at the start of the small win game state (first to fifth small wins). By controlling the drive based on the elapsed time from (based on the measurement of the first time and the second time described above), it operates at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, at the point of time (t2) when 7000 ms have passed since the start of the first to third small hits, the operation of rising from the closed position to the open position is performed, thereby making the first and second specifics. The recessed portions v1 and v2 are set in a ball entry permissible state. Next, at the time point (t8) after 37000ms has elapsed from the start of the small winning game state, the operation of descending from the open position to the closed position is performed, thereby making the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 into the ball entry inhibition state.

The three non-specific 1 shutters 91a provided on the first elevating cylinder member 91 of the first distribution unit 80A are operated by the main control CPU 60a to turn the non-specific 1 shutter opening/closing solenoid 101 to the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game state. Based on this (based on the measurement of the first time and the second time described above), the operation is performed at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, at the time point (t4) when 17000 ms has elapsed from the start time of the small winning game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby the first, third and fifth non- The specific recessed portions h1, h3, and h5 are set in a ball-entering allowable state. Next, at the time point (t11) when 57000 ms have passed since the start of the small hit game state, the operation of descending from the open position to the closed position is performed, thereby entering the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5. Sphere blockage state.

The three non-specific 2 shutters 92a provided on the second elevating cylinder member 92 of the second distribution unit 80B are operated by the main control CPU 60a to turn the non-specific 2 shutter opening/closing solenoid 102 to the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game state. Based on this (based on the measurement of the first time and the second time described above), the operation is performed at a predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, at the time point (t6) after 27000 ms has elapsed from the start time of the small winning game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby the 8th, 10th and 12th non- The specific concave portions h8, h10, and h12 are set in a ball entry permissible state. Next, at the time point (t8) after 37000 ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to descend from the open position to the closed position, thereby entering the 8th, 10th, and 12th non-specific recesses h8, h10, and h12. Make ball obstruction state. Next, at the time point (t10) when 47000ms has elapsed from the start of the small hit game state, the operation is performed to rise from the closed position to the open position, thereby entering the 8th, 10th, and 12th non-specific recesses h8, h10, and h12. The ball is allowed. Next, at the time when 57000 ms have elapsed from the start of the small hit game state (t11), the operation of descending from the open position to the closed position is performed, thereby entering the 8th, 10th, and 12th non-specific recesses h8, h10, and h12. Make ball obstruction state.

That is, in the third embodiment, the operation timing of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a (at least one of the shutters 91a, 92a, and 93a operates) which is common to the first to fifth small hits is shown in FIG. t2", "t4", "t6", "t8", "t10", and "t11". During the period from "t2" to "t4", the specific shutter 93a is positioned at the open position in the first distributing portion 80A, so that the balls are allowed to enter the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2. On the other hand, since the non-specific 1 shutter 91a is positioned at the closed position, entry of the ball into the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5 (movement to the second distribution portion 80B) is hindered. It will be in a state (hereinafter referred to as "pre-distribution/advantageous state"). Further, during the period from "t4" to "t6", the specific shutter 93a and the non-specific 1 shutter 91a are positioned at the open position in the first distribution section 80A, so that the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2 are opened. is allowed, and the ball is allowed to enter the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 (movement to the second distribution portion 80B), and the second distribution portion At 80B, the non-specified second shutter 92a is positioned at the closed position (hereinafter referred to as "double distribution/advantageous state"). Further, during the period from "t6" to "t8", the specific shutter 93a and the non-specific first shutter 91a are positioned at the open position in the first distribution section 80A, so that the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2 are opened. is allowed, and the ball is allowed to enter the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 (movement to the second distribution portion 80B), and the second distribution portion At 80B, the non-specific second shutter 92a is positioned at the open position (hereinafter referred to as "double distribution/disadvantageous state"). In addition, during the period from "t8" to "t10", the specific shutter 93a is positioned at the closed position in the first distribution section 80A, which prevents the ball from entering the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2. On the other hand, since the non-specific 1 shutter 91a is positioned at the open position, it is allowed to enter the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5 (movement to the second distribution portion 80B). In the second distribution section 80B, the second non-specific shutter 92a is positioned at the closed position (hereinafter referred to as "backward distribution/advantageous state"). Further, during the period from "t10" to "t11", the specific shutter 93a is positioned at the closed position in the first distribution section 80A, which prevents the ball from entering the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2. On the other hand, since the non-specific 1 shutter 91a is positioned at the open position, it is allowed to enter the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5 (movement to the second distribution portion 80B). In the second distribution section 80B, the non-specific second shutter 92a is positioned at the open position (hereinafter referred to as "backward distribution/unfavorable state").

Then, the main control CPU 60a changes the start timing of the small hit opening period (the timing of opening the upper special winning opening 51 by driving the upper special winning solenoid SL3) for each type of the small winning game state. The probability/expected value (see FIG. 18) that the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, and v4 is varied for each type of state.

As shown in FIG. 19, the small win open period during the first small win starts at the time (t1) after 5000 ms has passed since the start of the first small win, and ends at the time when 6500 ms has passed if there is no winning of the specified winning number. do. The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special winning port 51 during this period is generally in the range of 8500 ms after the start of the first small win to 10000 ms. Winning balls reach the first sorting section 80A during the period (t2 to t4) during which the above-described forward sorting/advantageous state occurs. During this period, the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h2, h4, h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 in the first distribution unit 80A are set to the ball-entering allowable state. , 1st, 3rd, and 5th unspecified concave portions h1, h3, and h5 are placed in the ball entry inhibiting state, making it impossible to move winning balls to the second distribution portion 80B. That is, the number of specific recesses v1 and v2 in the state of entry permission with respect to the total number of recesses v1, v2, h2, h4, and h6 in the state of permission to enter a ball (“(first) ratio of specific entry” shown in FIG. 18) is , and the winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A has a 40% probability of landing in either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 ("expected value shown in FIG. 18"). ”). In this way, when the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during the small win opening period during the first small win, the winning ball is distributed forward by the shutters 91a and 93a and is in an advantageous state during the period (t2- At t4), the ball reaches the first distribution portion 80A and enters the specific concave portions v1 and v2 with a high probability.

Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the small win open period during the second small win starts at the point of 15000 ms (t3) after the start of the second small win. end with . The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special winning hole 51 during this period is generally in the range of 18500 ms after the start of the second small hit to 20000 ms. Winning balls reach the first distribution section 80A during the period (t4 to t6) during which the above-described dual distribution/advantageous state is achieved. During this period, the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 are set in the ball-entering allowable state in the first distribution section 80A, and the second distribution section 80B It is possible to move the winning ball to. That is, the number of specific recesses v1, v2 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 in the ball entry permissible state in the first distribution unit 80A ("(first) specific ball ratio”) is 2/8, and a winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A has a 25% probability of landing in either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 (Fig. 18 "expected value" shown in ). In addition, when a winning ball enters any of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5, the winning ball is approximately 20,000 ms to 24,500 ms after the start of the second small hit. reaches the second distribution section 80B (second normal arrival timing x3), and is distributed again by the second distribution section 80B. The number of specific recesses v3, v4 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v3, v4, h7, h9, h11 in the ball entry permissible state in the second distribution unit 80B ("(second) specific ball entry shown in FIG. 18 ) is 2/5, and a winning ball that has moved to the second sorting section 80B has a 40% probability of landing in either the first or second specific concave portion v3 or v4 (Fig. 18 "expected value" shown in ). Since three-eighths of the winning balls reaching the first distribution part 80A move to the second distribution part 80B and are distributed, the balls to the upper special prize winning opening 51 during the small winning opening period during the second small winning are distributed. Winning balls enter specific recesses v1, v2, v3 and v4 with a probability of about 40% during the period (t4-t6) in which the shutters 91a, 92a and 93a are in a dual distribution/advantageous state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the small win open period during the third small win starts at the time 25000ms after the start of the third small win (t5), and if there is no winning of the specified winning number, the time 26500ms has passed. end with . The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special prize winning port 51 during this period is generally in the range of 28500 ms after the start of the third small hit to the time of 30000 ms. Winning balls reach the first distribution section 80A during the above-described period (t6 to t8) during which the balls are distributed in both directions and in the disadvantageous state. During this period, the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 are set in the ball-entering allowable state in the first distribution section 80A, and the second distribution section 80B It is possible to move the winning ball to. That is, the number of specific recesses v1, v2 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v1, v2, h1 to h6 in the ball entry permissible state in the first distribution unit 80A ("(first) specific ball ratio”) is 2/8, and a winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A has a 25% probability of landing in either the first or second specific concave portion v1 or v2 (Fig. 18 "expected value" shown in ). In addition, when a winning ball enters any of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5, the winning ball is approximately 30,000 ms to 34,500 ms after the start of the third small hit. reaches the second distribution section 80B (second normal arrival timing x3), and is distributed again by the second distribution section 80B. The number of specific recesses v3, v4 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v3, v4, h7 to h12 in the ball entry permissible state in the second distribution unit 80B ("(second) specific ball ratio shown in FIG. 18 ) is 2/8, and a winning ball that has moved to the second sorting section 80B has a 25% probability of landing in either the third or fourth specific concave portion v3 or v4 (shown in FIG. 18). "Expected value"). Since three-eighths of the winning balls reaching the first distribution part 80A move to the second distribution part 80B and are distributed, the balls to the upper special prize winning opening 51 during the small winning opening period during the third small winning are distributed. Winning balls enter the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, v4 with a probability of about 34% during the period (t6 to t8) in which the shutters 91a, 92a, 93a are in a dual distribution/disadvantageous state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the small win open period during the fourth small win starts at the time (t7) after 35000 ms has passed since the start of the fourth small win, and if there is no winning of the specified number of prizes, the time of 36500 ms has passed. end with . The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special winning port 51 during this period is generally in the range of 38500 ms after the start of the fourth small win to 40000 ms. Winning balls reach the first sorting section 80A during the period (t8 to t10) during which the above-described post-distribution/advantageous state occurs. During this period, the first to sixth unspecified concave portions h1 to h6 are set in the state of allowing ball entry in the first sorting portion 80A, and the winning ball can be moved to the second sorting portion 80B. , the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2 enter the ball entry inhibited state. That is, the number of specific recesses v1 and v2 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses h1 to h6 in the ball entry permissible state in the first distribution unit 80A (“(first) specific ball entrance ratio” shown in FIG. 18) is 0/6, and the winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A will not enter the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 ("expected value" shown in FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the winning ball enters any of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5, the winning ball will be approximately 40,000 ms to 44,500 ms after the start of the fourth small hit. reaches the second distribution section 80B (second normal arrival timing x3), and is distributed again by the second distribution section 80B. The number of specific recesses v3, v4 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v3, v4, h7, h9, h11 in the ball entry permissible state in the second distribution unit 80B ("(second) specific ball entry shown in FIG. 18 ratio”) is 2/5, and a winning ball that has moved to the second sorting portion 80B has a 40% probability of landing in either the third or fourth specific concave portion v3 or v4 (Fig. 18 "expected value" shown in ). Since three-sixths of the winning balls reaching the first distribution part 80A move to the second distribution part 80B and are distributed, the number of balls to the upper special prize winning opening 51 during the small winning opening period during the fourth small winning is distributed. Winning balls enter the specific concave portions v3 and v4 with a probability of about 20% during the period (t8 to t10) in which the shutters 91a, 92a and 93a are in an advantageous state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the small win open period during the fifth small win starts at the time 45000 ms after the start of the fifth small win (t9), and if there is no winning of the specified winning number, the time 46500 ms has elapsed. end with . The arrival timing (normal arrival timing x2) of the pachinko ball that has entered the upper special winning port 51 during this period is generally in the range of 48500 ms after the start of the fifth small hit to the time of 50000 ms. The winning ball reaches the first distribution section 80A during the period (t10 to t11) during which the ball is in the post-distribution/disadvantageous state described above. During this period, the first to sixth unspecified concave portions h1 to h6 are set in the state of allowing ball entry in the first sorting portion 80A, and the winning ball can be moved to the second sorting portion 80B. , the first and second specific concave portions v1 and v2 enter the ball entry inhibited state. That is, the number of specific recesses v1 and v2 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses h1 to h6 in the ball entry permissible state in the first distribution unit 80A (“(first) specific ball entrance ratio” shown in FIG. 18) is 0/6, and the winning ball that reaches the first sorting portion 80A will not enter the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 ("expected value" shown in FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the winning ball enters any of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5, the winning ball will be about 50,000 ms to 54,500 ms after the start of the fifth small hit. reaches the second sorting section 80B (second normal arrival timing x3), and is sorted again by the second sorting section 80B. The number of specific recesses v3, v4 in the ball entry permissible state with respect to the total number of recesses v3, v4, h7 to h12 in the ball entry permissible state in the second distribution unit 80B ("(second) specific ball ratio shown in FIG. 18 ) is 2/8, and a winning ball that has moved to the second sorting section 80B has a 25% probability of landing in either the third or fourth specific concave portion v3 or v4 (shown in FIG. 18). "Expected value"). Since three-sixths of the winning balls reaching the first distribution part 80A move to the second distribution part 80B and are distributed, the balls to the upper special prize winning opening 51 during the small winning opening period during the fifth small winning are distributed. Winning balls enter the specific concave portions v3 and v4 with a probability of about 12.5% during the period (t10 to t11) in which the shutters 91a, 92a and 93a are in an advantageous state.

In this way, the main control CPU 60a changes the states of the non-specific shutters 91a and 92a to the pre-distribution/advantageous state, both distribution/advantageous states, and the Switching in order of double distribution/disadvantage state, back distribution/advantage state, and back distribution/disadvantage state, the probability and expected value of the pachinko ball entering the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, and v4 in the distribution section 80 are calculated. change. Then, by varying the timing of the small winning opening period according to the type of the small winning gaming state, the probability and expected value of the winning ball entering the specific recess v1, v2, v3, v4 in each small winning gaming state are configured to be different.

(Action of Example 3)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 10 of Example 3, in the case of the first small win, a small win open period is generated from 5000 ms after the start to 6500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win opening period, the winning ball reaches the first distribution part 80A between the time 8500 ms and 10000 ms have passed after the start of the first small win. Normal arrival timing x2). In this case, the first distribution portion 80A is in the forward distribution/advantageous state, the first, third, and fifth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5 are in the ball entry inhibition state, and the second, fourth, and sixth non-specific recesses h1, h3, and h5 Since the specific recesses h2, h4, h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 are in a state of allowing ball entry, winning balls move from the first distribution section 80A to the second distribution section 80B. no. That is, the winning ball into the upper special winning opening 51 generated during the opening period of the first small win is guided to the first distribution section 80A, and the first and second specific concave portions v1, v2 are generated with a probability of 40%. Enter the ball in any of the When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters either the first or second specific recess v1 or v2, the first small win develops into a 16R big win (second type big win).

Further, in the case of the second small hit, a small hit open period is generated from the time point of 15000 ms after the start to 16500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win open period, the winning ball reaches the first distribution section 80A between the time 18500ms and 20000ms have passed after the start of the second small win. Normal arrival timing x2). In this case, the first allocating portion 80A is in a dual-distribution/advantageous state, and the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 are in a ball-entering allowable state, respectively. Therefore, winning balls can move from the first distribution section 80A to the second distribution section 80B. That is, the winning ball into the upper special winning opening 51 generated during the second small winning opening period is guided to the first distribution section 80A, and is placed in the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 with a probability of 25%. Enter the ball in any of the Also, when a winning ball enters one of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 in the first distribution section 80A, the winning ball moves to the second distribution section 80B, The ball hits either of the specific recesses v3 and v4 with a probability of 40%. When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters any one of the first to fourth specific concave portions v1, v2, v3, v4, the second small win develops into a 16R big win (second type big win).

In addition, in the case of the third small hit, a small hit open period is generated from the time point of 25000 ms after the start to 26500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win opening period, the winning ball reaches the first distribution section 80A between the time 28500ms and 30000ms have passed after the start of the third small win. Normal arrival timing x2). In this case, the first allocating portion 80A is in a double-distribution/disadvantageous state, and the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 are in a ball-entering allowable state, respectively. Therefore, winning balls can move from the first distribution section 80A to the second distribution section 80B. That is, the winning ball into the upper special winning opening 51 generated during the third small winning opening period is guided to the first distribution section 80A, and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 are generated with a probability of 25%. Enter the ball in any of the Also, when a winning ball enters one of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 in the first distribution section 80A, the winning ball moves to the second distribution section 80B, The ball hits either of the specific recesses v3 and v4 with a probability of 25%. When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters any one of the first to fourth specific recesses v1, v2, v3, v4, the third small win develops into a 16R big win (second type big win).

Further, in the case of the fourth small hit, a small hit open period is generated from the time point of 35000 ms after the start to 36500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win opening period, the winning ball reaches the first distribution section 80A between the time 38500ms and 40000ms have passed after the start of the fourth small win. Normal arrival timing x2). In this case, the first allocating portion 80A is in the post-distribution/advantageous state, the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 are in the state of allowing entry, and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 inhibit entry. Because of this state, the winning ball cannot enter the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2, but can move from the first distribution section 80A to the second distribution section 80B. That is, the winning ball into the upper special winning opening 51 generated during the small winning open period of the fourth small winning is guided to the first distribution section 80A, and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 are generated with a probability of 0%. Enter the ball in any of the When the winning ball enters one of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 in the first distribution section 80A, the winning ball moves to the second distribution section 80B, The ball hits either of the specific recesses v3 and v4 with a probability of 40%. When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters either the third or fourth specific concave portion v3, v4, the fourth small win develops into a 16R big win (second type big win).

In addition, in the case of the fifth small hit, a small hit open period is generated from the time point of 45000 ms after the start to 46500 ms. When the pachinko ball enters the upper special winning hole 51 during this small win open period, the winning ball reaches the first distribution section 80A between the time 48500ms and 50000ms have passed after the start of the fifth small win. Normal arrival timing x2). In this case, the first distributing portion 80A is in a backward distribution/disadvantageous state, the first to sixth non-specific recesses h1 to h6 are in the state of allowing entry, and the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2 inhibit entry. Because of this state, the winning ball cannot enter the first and second specific recesses v1 and v2, but can move from the first distribution section 80A to the second distribution section 80B. That is, the winning ball into the upper special winning opening 51 generated during the small winning opening period of the fifth small winning is guided to the first distribution section 80A, and the first and second specific recesses v1, v2 are generated with a probability of 0%. Enter the ball in any of the When the winning ball enters one of the first, third, and fifth unspecified recesses h1, h3, and h5 in the first distribution section 80A, the winning ball moves to the second distribution section 80B, The ball hits either of the specific recesses v3 and v4 with a probability of 25%. When the winning ball into the upper special winning hole 51 enters either the third or fourth specific concave portion v3, v4, the fourth small win develops into a 16R big win (second type big win).

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the pachinko balls that have won the upper special prize winning opening 51 of the central prize winning device 50 are guided to one distribution section 80A out of a plurality of distribution sections 80A, and distributed by the one distribution section 80A. By guiding the pachinko ball to one of the other distribution parts 80B, a plurality of distribution timings are generated so that the winning ball can enter the specific concave portions v1, v2, v3 and v4 of the upper special winning hole 51.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, during the small-hit open period generated in a plurality of types of small-hit game states (first small-hit and second small-hit), the winning balls into the upper special winning opening 51 enter the specific recesses v1, v2, v3, and v4. Although the ball probability and expected value are the same, the mode of the distribution parts 80A and 80B (the types of the recesses v1 to v4 and h1 to h4 in which the ball is allowed to enter) in each small winning open period are different from each other. , it is possible to prevent the modes of the distribution units 80A and 80B from becoming monotonous.

(Change example)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be modified as follows.
(1) In Examples 1 to 3, the number of game balls that have won a special winning opening (upper special winning opening) between the first time point and the second time point after the start of the first game state (small winning game state) The probability of entering a specific ball area (specific concave portion) is higher than the probability of entering a game ball entering a specific area after a second point of time, and the first to third small hits are achieved. It is constructed so that the winning ball in the small winning opening period of the first small winning occurring at the earliest timing in the opening period enters the specific ball entering area with the highest probability, but the second small winning and the third small winning. It may be configured such that winning balls in the winning small winning period enter the specific ball entering area with the highest probability.
In addition, the second time point (for example, t2 time shown in FIG. 10) after the start of the first game state (small hit game state) to the third time (for example, t4 time shown in FIG. 10) Special winning opening The probability of entering a specific ball area (specific recess) for a game ball that has won a prize (upper special winning hole) is lower than the probability that a game ball that has won a prize after the 3rd point of time will enter a specific ball area. In this case, for a long time from the start of the first game state (small winning game state), the winning of the special winning opening is advantageous to the player (the winning ball is a specific winning It is possible to maintain the expectation that it will occur at the timing when it is easy to enter the ball area.
(2) In the first embodiment, the distribution section has two specific ball-entering areas (specific recesses), but the distribution section may be configured to have one or more than three specific ball-entering areas. good. In addition, in Example 2, the same number (two) of the specific ball-entering areas (specific recesses) are provided in each of the plurality of distribution sections. good. For example, only one sorting portion may be configured to have a specific ball-entering area.
(3) In Example 1, the distribution section was provided with six non-specific ball-entering areas (non-specific concave portions), but the distribution section was provided with 1 to 5 or 7 or more specific ball-entering areas. It may be configured as In addition, in Example 2, the same number (six) of non-specific ball-entering areas (non-specific recesses) are provided in each of the plurality of distribution sections, but the number of specific ball-entering areas provided in each distribution section is varied. may For example, only one sorting portion may be configured to have a specific ball-entering area.
(4) In Examples 1 to 3, the movable body that operates at a position where it can come into contact with the winning balls to the special winning opening (upper special winning opening) is the distribution portion during the first game state (small winning game state). A shutter (specific shutter) that changes the specific ball entry area of to a ball entry permitted state and a ball entry inhibition state, and a non-specific ball entry area of the distribution part during the first game state (small win game state) to allow ball entry Equipped with a shutter (non-specific shutter) that changes the state and the ball entry inhibition state, and when the power supply of the gaming machine occurs, all the ball entry areas of the distribution part are in the ball entry inhibition state by each shutter and are special. Although it is configured so that the winning ball to the winning hole (upper special winning hole) stays in the sorting portion, it may be configured such that the specific ball entering area is always allowed to enter (no specific shutter is provided). In this case, in order to keep the winning balls in the special winning hole in the sorting section from the time the power is turned off until the power is restored, the electric power is cut off. A time actuating member (another movable body) is provided, and by activating the power failure time actuating member in response to power failure, all the ball entry areas are configured to be in the ball entry inhibition state.
(5) In Examples 1 to 3, a detailed description of the contents of the effects has been omitted, but various effects related to the first game state can be employed.
For example, by performing a predetermined effect (display effect, light emitting effect, sound effect), whether or not the first game state (small hit game state) is generated, the type of the generated first game state (small Even if the degree of expectation regarding the first game state, such as at what timing the win release period starts and whether or not the ball is likely to enter the specific ball-entering area, may be suggested in advance. good. As an example of such an effect, the first pattern variation in the privilege game state (high base state) in which the probability of winning the judgment result is increased in the judgment processing (small hit judgment) triggered by the winning of the starting prize opening In the performance, a look-ahead performance suggesting the result of the next and subsequent symbol variation performances (expectation degree regarding the first game state) can be performed based on the starting winning information (starting suspension information).
(6) In Examples 1 to 3, the type of special figure 2 small hit pattern that can be determined when winning the second start winning opening (the first winning pattern that can occur when winning the second start winning opening The type of game state) is only one type, but may be multiple types. In addition, there are two types of small winning patterns of special figure 1 that can be determined by winning the first start winning opening (types of the first game state that can occur when winning the first start winning opening). However, one type or three or more types may be used.
(7) In Example 1, the movable body (shutter) that changes the two specific ball entry areas of the sorting section to the ball entry permitted state/ball entry inhibited state is provided, but only one of the two specific ball entry areas is provided. A movable body may be provided corresponding to only one, or both specific ball-entering areas may always be in a ball-entering permissible state (no movable body corresponding to the specific ball-entering area is provided). In this case, for example, any one of the first and second distributing sections in the second embodiment can be applied as the distributing section in the first embodiment. In this case, the preliminary state period (from t1 to t2 in FIG. 10) in the first embodiment is the same as the disadvantageous period (from t6 to t7 in FIG. 10).
(8) In the first embodiment, the movable body (shutter) is provided to change the two specific ball entry areas of the distribution section to the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibited state, and the special winning opening is provided in any first game state. Although it has been constructed so that the winning ball into each specific ball entry area is in the entry inhibited state, it is configured not to reach the distribution section, but it may be constructed so as to reach the distribution section. In this case, for example, the aspect of the movable body (specific shutter) corresponding to the specific ball-entering area in the disadvantageous state in the first embodiment can be changed to the backward distribution/advantageous state or the backward distribution/unfavorable state in the third embodiment. It is possible to change the aspect of the movable body (specific shutter) corresponding to the specific ball entry area.
(9) In Embodiments 2 and 3, some of the plurality of ball entry areas in the first and second distribution sections are always ball entry allowed states (ball entry areas that are not opened and closed by the movable body). However, at least one of the first and second distribution sections may be provided as a distribution section capable of changing all the ball-entering areas between the ball-entering allowable state and the ball-entering inhibited state. In this case, for example, the configuration of any one of the first and second distribution units in the second and third embodiments can be changed to the configuration of the distribution unit in the first embodiment.
(10) In addition to the above, a configuration that appropriately combines Embodiments 1 to 3 can be adopted for a specific configuration of the gaming machine (eg, distribution unit) and specific control content (eg, control related to the first game state). .

21 game area 31 first start winning mouth (start winning mouth)
32 2nd starting prize opening (starting prize opening)
51 Upper special prize gate (special prize gate)
60a Main control CPU (game control means)
80 Distribution part 91a Unspecified 1 shutter (movable body)
92a Unspecified 2 shutter (movable body)
93a Specific shutter (movable body)
h1 1st unspecified concave portion (entering ball area, non-specific entering ball area)
h2 Second non-specific concave portion (ball entry area, non-specific ball entry area)
h3 3rd non-specific concave portion (ball entry area, non-specific ball entry area)
h4 4th unspecified concave portion (entering ball area, non-specific entering ball area)
h5 5th non-specific recess (entrance area, non-specific entry area)
h6 6th non-specific concave portion (entering ball area, non-specific entering ball area)
v1 First specific recess (entrance area, specific entrance area)
v2 2nd specific recess (entering ball area, specific entering ball area)

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A start winning port and a special winning port provided in the game area in which the game ball can win, and the determination processing are executed with the winning of the game ball to the start winning port as a trigger, and the result of the determination processing becomes the specific result. game control means for generating a first game state in which a game ball can enter the special winning hole when the game ball enters the special winning hole; A gaming machine that generates a second game state advantageous to a player when a game ball enters a specific ball entry area among the plurality of ball entry areas during the first game state,
The distribution unit is configured to discharge a game ball that has entered the special winning hole out of the game area through one of the plurality of ball entry areas, and the plurality of ball entry areas include one or more It has the specific ball entry area and a plurality of non-specific ball entry areas, and has a movable body at a position where it can come into contact with the game ball that has entered the special winning hole,
The game control means is
A plurality of types of the first game state can be generated,
A fixed action by the movable body is started at a common timing regardless of the type of the first game state, and the game balls are opened during different opening periods according to the type of the first game state. Along with being configured to allow the winning of
By switching at least one of the non-specific ball entry areas from one of the ball entry permitted state and the ball entry inhibited state to the other in accordance with the change in the position of the movable body due to the constant motion, the special winning slot is won. configured to change the probability of a game ball entering the specific ball area ,
When the power is cut off, the movable body puts all the ball-entering areas into a ball-entering inhibited state, and the ball-entering inhibited state can be maintained until power is restored.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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