JP6675681B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball and ball game machines.

  Inside the specific member 17, a plurality of second-combination consecutive operating gates 19-1 and 19-2 are provided as a plurality of second-combination consecutive operating gates 19, and after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, If the game ball passes through the second A-combination consecutively operating gate 19-1 while acquiring the execution right to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery and during the gate valid time, the number of round games (number of rounds) becomes 4 When a round is determined and the game passes through the second-B combination continuous operation gate 19-2, 16 rounds are determined, and the jackpot game is executed according to the determined number of rounds. There has been known a gaming machine (for example, a third embodiment of Patent Document 1) capable of improving the interest of the game in the course from the moment when the big hit game is executed.

JP 2014-008099 A

According to the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, as a process from the stop display of the big hit symbol to the execution of the big hit game, any one of a plurality of second role combination operation gates set with different numbers of rounds , The number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined depending on whether the game ball passes through, and it is possible to surely achieve a certain improvement in interest.
However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the passage of the game ball to any of the plurality of second-combination consecutively operated gates is at any timing during the gate valid time, that is, the passage timing. Irrespective of the above, the determined number of rounds is fixed, and in the process until the jackpot game is executed, it is not enough to realize an improvement in interest.

  It is an object of the present invention to sufficiently enhance the interest of a ball game machine that determines the number of rounds of a jackpot game by lottery using a plurality of round number determination ports.

The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problem, is a decision means for making a decision as to whether or not a hit is made due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a determining means for deciding a hit symbol when a hit is made in the judgment as to whether or not the hit is made. And a symbol display means for confirming and displaying a winning symbol, and a distribution device comprising a plurality of round number determination ports, wherein the game ball that has entered the own device is configured to enter one of the round number determination ports. Allocating means for allocating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be performed based on the hit to each round number determination port provided in the sorting device according to the hit symbol when the hit is determined in the hit / fail determination; When the game ball enters one of the round number determination ports after the hit in the determination, the number of rounds for which the number of rounds allocated by the allocating means to the round number determination port is determined as the number of rounds of the big hit game A constant section, a jackpot gaming unit for performing jackpot gaming of the number of rounds the round number determination means has determined, is started based on the per symbol is determined display, entry and a predetermined time of the game ball into the round number determination port And a second period that is started based on the end of the first period due to the lapse of a predetermined time and that ends when the game ball enters the round number determination port. comprises, assigning unit, depending on whether a second period if a first period, to become the number of rounds to be allocated to each of the round number determination port different, it relates to a ball-shooting game machine, characterized in that .

  According to such a configuration, in the process until the jackpot game is executed, the number of rounds assigned to each round number determination port is made different between the first period and the second period. It is possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in the game of the ball game machine that determines the number of rounds of the big hit game by the lottery using the game.

  Further, as described in claim 1, in the ball-and-ball game machine, the distribution device is displaced in an open state in which the game ball can enter the device and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. An opening / closing member, and detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered when the opening / closing member is in an open state, wherein the opening / closing member is displaced from a closed state to an open state based on the fixed display of a hit symbol. Then, when the detecting means detects the game ball, it is immediately displaced from the open state to the closed state, and the second period is started when a predetermined period elapses without the detection of the game ball by the detecting means from the start of the first period. It may be done.

  According to such a configuration, although the game ball is detected by the detection means during the first period, the process shifts to the second period before reaching the round number determination port, which is contrary to the intention of the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  Further, as described in claim 2, the ball game machine is the ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising game information display means for displaying game information, wherein the game information display means The period information display for the first period and the second period, and the round number information display relating to the number of rounds assigned to each round number determination port corresponding to the period information display may be performed.

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the current period or the like by displaying the period information, and can recognize the number of rounds assigned to the round number determination port by displaying the round number information. Can be easily performed, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first or second aspect, the average number of rounds of the number of rounds allocated to each round number determination port by the allocation means. May be larger in the first period than in the second period.

  According to such a configuration, a large gain can be obtained by causing the detecting means to detect the game ball during the first period limited before the start of the second period, and the detection cannot be performed. As a result, only small profits can be obtained, which can increase the frustration of the player and enhance interest.

  Further, in the ball-and-ball game machine, the average number of rounds allocated to each round number determining port by the allocation means is the same regardless of the winning pattern in the second period, and the average number of rounds in the first period. It may be changed based on a table provided corresponding to the symbol.

  According to such a configuration, based on the table provided corresponding to the hit symbol, the first period has the possibility of obtaining a large gain and the risk of becoming a small gain in the second period. Since it will be executed earlier than before, the choice between taking the risk and winning in the first period or waiting until the safe second period must be made early, and in which period will the ball be entered Can be frustrated by a player who predicts whether the game is advantageous and makes a selection, thereby improving the interest.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the guidance route | route etc. to the clune arranged in the center case of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st-3rd round number determination port, and the table | surface which shows the number of rounds allocated to each round number determination port according to the winning symbol of the 1st and 2nd special figure. It is a round number determination table showing the number of rounds allocated to each round number determination port according to the symbol A group which is a winning symbol of the first or second special figure. It is a round number determination table showing the number of rounds allocated to each round number determination port according to the symbol groups B, C, and D which are the winning symbols of the first or second special map. It is a flowchart about a main routine. It is a flowchart about start opening winning confirmation processing. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a round lottery process. It is a flowchart about a round lottery process. It is a flowchart about a big hit game process. It is a flowchart about a big hit game process. It is a flowchart about a big hit game process. It is a display mode figure which shows an example of the display mode at the time of a round lottery. It is a display mode figure which shows an example of the display mode at the time of a round lottery.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments at all, and can take various forms within the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. You. The game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light in accordance with a game state, and an LED that notifies a game abnormality.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. On the right side of the lower plate 63, a firing handle 64 is provided. By operating the firing handle 64 clockwise, the firing device operates, and the game balls supplied from the upper plate 55 are transferred to the game board 1. Fired at.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating a ball release lever, the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are transferred to a dollar box provided in a game store. Can be. In the center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a settlement button on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock for locking the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is locked. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 has a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. The game area 3 has a left game area 20L in which a game ball flows down when the player hits the ball leftward (also referred to as a normal hit) with a low firing intensity, and a game ball flows when the player hits the ball rightward with a strong shot intensity. A right game area 20R is provided.
In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted at the center thereof, and two normal symbol operation gates 17 are provided on the left and right sides toward the center case 5, that is, in the left game area 20L and the right game area 20R. Is installed. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17, a plurality of random numbers for normal symbol lottery are extracted, and a win / no-go determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Immediately below the center case 5, a first start port 11 and a second start port 12 in which a jackpot lottery with a variable display of a special symbol (also described as a special figure) is performed due to the entry of a game ball, Are arranged side by side. The pachinko machine 50 has a first special design (first special design) that changes when a ball enters the first starting port 11 and a second special design (second special design) that changes when a ball enters the second starting opening 12. Figure) and two types of special symbols. The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, while the second starting port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery. Only balls can be entered.
Further, in the first starting port 11 of the present embodiment, only game balls flowing down the left game area 20L can enter, and game balls flowing down the right game area 20R become obstacles for game nails (not shown). It is configured to be unable to enter the ball. On the other hand, the second starting port 12 composed of a normal electric accessory is capable of entering a game ball flowing down either the left game area 20L or the right game area 20R.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as first holding memory, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, , A plurality of random numbers corresponding to the second special map are extracted and stored as second reserved storage.

The second starting port 12 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery.
Above and slightly to the right of the second opening 12, there is provided a big winning port 14 made of a special electric accessory which is opened at the time of a big hit game performed by hitting a big hit. A plurality of general prize holes 31 are provided in a lower left area of the left game area 20L.

  The center case 5 of the game board 1 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, similarly to the well-known ones. Further, inside the center case 5, an internal space in which a game ball cannot enter is formed. On the back side of the internal space, an LCD panel of the effect design display device 6 (the whole illustration is omitted) is arranged. A symbol effect or the like for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the two special maps is performed.

Also, at the bottom of the inner space of the center case 5 and at a position on the near side of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6, a crown 41 in which three first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 are formed. Is provided. Further, the center case 5 is provided with a guiding path 40 for guiding the game ball to the clune 41. In the illustrated portion facing the right side of the center case 5, that is, the right game area 20R, an entrance 40a serving as a starting point of the guidance route 40 is formed, and the guidance route 40 is a right edge of the effect symbol display device 6. From above, it is arranged so as to cross the lower part of the LCD panel to the lower left and reach just above the crown 41 (see FIG. 3). An opening / closing member 47 formed in the shape of a wing is provided at the entrance 40a, and during the round lottery state that comes after winning in the jackpot lottery, the entrance 40a is opened by the opening / closing member 47. In the case of (1), the entrance 40a is closed by the opening / closing member 47. More specifically, the opening / closing member 47 is configured to be displaceable between an upright state and an inclined state in a diagonal right direction by being formed in a blade shape and being pivotally supported at a lower portion. When in the upright state, a closed state in which game balls flowing down the right game area 20R cannot enter the entrance 40a, and in an inclined state, an open state in which game balls can enter. Has become possible.
Although the opening / closing member 47 of the present embodiment is formed in the shape of a blade, the present invention is not limited to this, and other configurations may be used as long as the opening 40a can be opened and closed.
Further, a ball entrance SW 29a is provided slightly inside the entrance 40a of the guide route 40, that is, on the left side of the drawing, to detect a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 40a by passing it and generate a detection signal. Have been.

  After passing through the entrance SW 29a, the game ball that further flows down the guidance route 40 and reaches the clune 41 always enters one of the first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44. The game ball that has entered the round number determination port is discharged from the discharge port 46 to the game area 3 immediately above the first starting port 11. The clune 41 is configured such that the probability that a game ball enters the first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 is all 1/3. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of entry into each round number determination port can be set arbitrarily. The number of round number determination ports is not limited to three, and may be two or less, or four or more.

A number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board.
As shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably mounting the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Like the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is connected to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 at one side edge (right side in FIG. 4), and is installed so as to be openable and closable. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device and passed through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. Will be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rentals) in accordance with the operation of the loan button.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main controller 80, a payout controller 81, an effect symbol controller 82, a sub-integrated controller 83, a launch controller, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the firing control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the firing control device is not shown in FIG. 4, the firing control device is arranged on the far side (the game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is transmitted to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. Note that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays a signal. Although not shown in detail, each of the main controller 80, the payout controller 81, the effect symbol controller 82, and the sub-integrated controller 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the firing control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this. The CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like may be provided on the firing control device 84 and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, a normal symbol operation. Ordinary symbol actuation SW 17a for detecting game balls passing through the gate 17, first count SW 14a for counting game balls entered into the special winning opening 14, general winning for detecting game balls entering the general winning opening 31 A detection signal is input from the mouth SW 31a or the like.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs the generated commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reserved number display device 18, a second special figure display device 18 connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 90. The display of the special figure reservation number display device 19, the ordinary symbol display device 7, and the general figure reservation number display device 8 is controlled.

  The first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 are configured by 7-segment LEDs. Further, the first special figure reserved number display device 18 and the second special figure reserved number display device 19 are composed of four LEDs, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 is composed of two LEDs. Consists of four LEDs. These are arranged in the lower right area of the game board 1 as viewed.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the common electric thing solenoid 12b.

Further, main controller 80 transmits a detection signal from first to third round number determination ports SW42a to 45a that detects a ball entering first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 provided in clune 41. Is entered.
The main control device 80 outputs a control signal to an opening / closing member solenoid 47a that controls an opening / closing member 47 that opens and closes the entrance 40a, which is the starting point of the guidance route 40 to the clune 41, and thereby the entrance 40a Open and close.
Further, the main control device 80 receives a detection signal from a ball entrance SW 29a that detects a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 40a, which is the starting point of the guidance route 40 to the clune 41.

  The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a signal for managing a pattern change or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

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

  The dispensing control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening SW 35, the inner frame opening SW 36, the ball cut SW 23, the dispensing SW 21, and the full SW 22 and receives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full SW 22. If the input is made, or if a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball out SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize balls is stopped. Also, the full SW 22 and the out-of-ball SW 23 are configured to continue to output signals until their states are eliminated, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 due to the output of the signals being stopped. To resume.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the loaned ball. The paid out ball is detected by the payout SW 21, and a detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal plate 24 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 59 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting lending of game balls, and a request for settlement. Settlement button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information related to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (the inner frame 70 and the front frame 52) to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

Although the present embodiment is configured to pay out game balls, an enclosed type configuration in which prize balls generated in accordance with a prize or the like are stored without being paid out may be used.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch game balls in the game area 3.

  Note that, in addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 29 are input to the firing control device 84.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the firing stop switch signal is input, the game ball does not fire even if the player touches the firing handle 64. Not to be.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, data for sound control, and data for lamp control, and issues commands and the like for effect display control. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to respective control parts (function units as a voice control device and a lamp control device) included therein.

  The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. The LED driver and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver on the basis of.

  An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are connected to the sub integrated control device 83. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, a signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

The sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 can perform two-way communication.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays an effect symbol based on data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). By controlling the device 6, an effect screen such as a variable display of effect symbols (symbol effect) is displayed.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 performs a jackpot game in which a winning combination is opened by using the random numbers corresponding to the first and second special maps, and the winning opening 14 is opened to give the player many prize balls. However, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined based on which of the first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 provided in the clune 41 the game ball has entered (see FIG. 6A). ).
Note that the first round number determination port 42 is located on the near side (player) side, and the second round number determination port 43 is positioned diagonally right behind the first round number determination port 42, and further the first round number A third round number determination port 44 is located diagonally left behind the number determination port 42. When the game ball arrives at the clune 41, the probability of entering the round number determination port is all １ ／.

  Specifically, when a win is determined in the hit / fail determination, the condition device is operated to execute a round lottery advance notification, and when the round lottery advance notification ends, the state shifts to a round lottery state, and the first to the first lottery states are performed according to the hit symbol. The number of rounds for the third round number determination ports 42 to 44 is allocated for each of the first period and the second period. At the same time, the opening / closing member 47 is displaced to the open state, the first period is started, and the clocking of a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds as an example) is started. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the first period ends, and the second period starts. When a game ball enters the entrance 40a opened by the opening and closing member 47 during the round lottery state and the entrance SW 29a is detected, the opening and closing member 47 is displaced to the closed state, and the first to third round numbers are determined. Until the ball enters one of the mouths 42 to 44, the period type (first period or second period) at the time of detecting a game ball by the ball entrance SW 29a is maintained. That is, if the detection of the game ball by the entering ball SW 29a is the first period, the first to third round numbers are determined without terminating the first period even if a predetermined period which is an end of the first period elapses. Since it is maintained until the ball enters any one of the mouths 42 to 44, the period type at the time of detection of the game ball by the incoming ball SWa and the number of the first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 are always determined. The type of period at the time of entry is the same. Then, based on the maintained period type and the type of the round number determination port in which the game ball has entered, the number of rounds previously allocated is determined, and the role continuous operation device is activated to set the round lottery state. The game is over, and the jackpot game is played for the determined number of rounds.

  The table of FIG. 6B shows the types of the symbol A group to the symbol D group, which are the winning symbol groups of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the period type maintained when the ball enters the round number determination port. , The number of rounds and the average number of rounds allocated to the first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 are shown. In these tables, “first hole”, “second hole”, and “third hole” are “first round number determination port 42”, “second round number determination port 43”, and “second hole number determination port 43”, respectively. 3 round number determination port 44 ". Hereinafter, the “first round number determination port 42”, the “second round number determination port 43”, and the “third round number determination port 44” are referred to as “first hole”, “second hole”, and “third hole”. Also called.

When these tables are hit in the first special figure and the second special figure, the types of the symbol A group to the symbol D group and the period type maintained when the ball is entered in the round number determination port are displayed. Accordingly, 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 12R, or 16R is assigned to each round number determination port.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the average number of rounds in the case where any of the symbols in the symbol group A or the symbol group B is definitely displayed is determined in the first period to be smaller in the second period than in the second period. The average number of rounds when either of the symbols in the symbol C group or the symbol D group is fixedly displayed is determined such that a larger number of rounds is determined in the first period than in the second period. In addition, when the symbol of any symbol group is confirmed and displayed, the average number of rounds when the ball enters one of the round number determination ports in the second period is the same regardless of the type of the symbol that has become a big hit. Is set.
In addition, in the case of a hit, the probability that each of the symbol groups in the symbol D group is selected from the symbol A group is 1/4.

As shown in the drawing, in each of the symbol group A to the symbol D group, the average of the number of rounds corresponding to each round number determination port is set to be different between the first period and the second period. In other words, at the time of the round lottery of the present embodiment, which will be described later, the number of rounds that can be obtained differs depending on whether the timing of entering one of the round number determination ports is the first period or the second period. It has become.
As a result, the number of rounds differs depending on the period during which the ball entrance SW 29a detects the ball (in which of the first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 the ball is generated). Interestingness improves.

Here, taking the symbol A group as an example, the case where any of the symbols constituting the symbol A group is confirmed and displayed and a big hit is shown in the “symbol A group round number determination table” in FIG. 7 will be described.
If any of the symbols A-A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, and F1, if the period at the time when the ball entered one of the round number determination ports is the first period, the first round number is determined. When the ball enters the mouth 42, two rounds are determined, when the ball is entered into the second round number determining mouth 43, four rounds are determined, and when the ball is entered into the third round number determining mouth 44, six rounds are determined. Is four rounds.
In the case of any of the symbols A-A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, and F1, in the second period, if the ball enters the first round number determination port 42, eight rounds and the second round number If the ball enters the decision opening 43, 10 rounds are determined, and if the ball enters the third round number decision opening 44, 12 rounds are determined, and the average number of rounds is 10.
Similarly, the symbols A-A2 to 6, B2 to 6, C2 to 6, D2 to 6, E2 to 6, and F2 to 6 also go to the first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 according to the period type. The number of rounds determined when entering the ball is set.
With such a configuration, any one of the symbols constituting the symbol group A of the symbol group A is definitely displayed, and when the ball enters the round number determination port in the first period, the first to third holes are formed. Is set differently for each individual. Therefore, due to the installation angle of the pachinko machine 50, the hall environment, the slight difference in the shape of the clune 41 provided with the round number determination port, etc., a bias in the ball entry rate was caused due to unexpected product individual differences. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the number of rounds obtained by the player from being affected.

8A, 8B, and 8C illustrate a case where any one of the symbols constituting the symbol groups B, C, and D is fixedly displayed and a big hit occurs.
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the round number determination tables of the symbol B group and the symbol C group are configured in the same manner as the “symbol A group round number determination table” described above. Some illustrations are omitted for convenience.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the symbol D group has 16 rounds in the first period regardless of any of the first to third holes. For this reason, the "symbol D group round number determination table" includes only the symbol D group, and the symbol D group includes six types of symbols DA to DF.
It should be noted that, similarly to the round number determination table of the symbol A group, even if there is a bias in the ball entry rate, the number of rounds obtained by the player is not affected.

Further, the feature of the setting related to the number of rounds in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In particular, the number of rounds set in the first period and the second period of each symbol group will be described. In the first period, when the symbol C group or the symbol D group is definitely displayed, there is a possibility of obtaining 16 rounds in which the largest gain can be obtained. On the other hand, when the symbol A group is confirmed and displayed, there is also a danger of two rounds where only the smallest gain can be obtained. In the second period, there is no possibility to get 16 rounds, but there is no risk of two rounds. Also, while at least eight rounds can be obtained, at most only twelve rounds can be obtained. That is, an average, moderate number of rounds is set. If such a second period is selected, the expectation of obtaining 16 rounds is lost, but the risk of two rounds can be avoided.
Due to such a setting state, the player decides whether to challenge the first period in hope of a high risk and high return, or to select the second period to safely obtain an appropriate gain. And the interest is improved.
Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, if the first period is selected in the hope of a high risk and a high return, a configuration in which a right-handed right start is required is employed. Decisions must be made, and a sense of urgency can be provided.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine of the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and returns to negative. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main control device 80 performs initialization of the CPU, I / O, and the like, and shifts the processing to S80.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the big hit determination random number (S25), updates the big hit symbol determination random number (S30), The random number for hit determination is updated (S35), the random number for reach determination is updated (S40), and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 detects a winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), a winning / non-winning determination process of performing a jackpot lottery due to a winning in the starting opening (S55). ), A big hit game process (S60) for performing a big hit game in which a predetermined game value is given to a player when a big hit lottery is won. In addition, a general symbol lottery determination process for performing a general symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 17 (S65), and opening the normal electric accessory (the second starting port 12). A general-purpose game process for playing a game (S67), a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S70), data and commands are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various data are transmitted to the hall computer 87 and the like. Each output process for transmitting information and (S75) are performed.

In S80, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(2) Start-up Winning Confirmation Processing Next, the start-up win-winning confirmation processing of detecting a winning in the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 and performing a holding storage or the like in accordance with the winning is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to the flow chart described above. This processing is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation processing executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 generates a winning of a game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 based on the detection signal of the first starting opening SW11a and the detection signal of the second starting opening SW12a. It is determined whether it has been done. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105, and if the determination is negative (S100: No), the process ends.

  In S105, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages for the special figure corresponding to the starting port where the winning has occurred has not reached the maximum value (4 as an example). If the maximum value has not been reached (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110, and if the maximum value has been reached (S105: No), this process ends.

  In S110, the main control device 80 determines a jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol determination random number for determining a special figure (hit symbol) stopped and displayed when the player hits the jackpot lottery, In production, random numbers for reach determination to determine whether or not to perform an effect to stop and display a production symbol indicating departure after reaching reach, and random numbers for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of special symbols, etc. And so on. Then, the extracted random number is stored as a hold storage for the special figure corresponding to the starting port where the winning has occurred, and the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the newly generated big hit determination random number related to the hold storage is a specific value (a value to be a hit in the big hit lottery) and the reach determination random number related to the hold storage and the like. In addition to determining whether or not it is a specific value (a value that reaches the symbol effect), a pre-read determination is performed to determine a winning symbol at the time of winning in the big hit lottery based on the random number for the big hit symbol determination. Then, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination and the type of the special figure (whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure) corresponding to the hold storage for which the prefetch determination has been performed is generated, and the sub-integration control is performed. The data is transmitted to the device 83 (S120).

Note that the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the prefetch command stores the prefetch determination result indicated by the prefetch command until the hold storage corresponding to the prefetch command is exhausted.
In subsequent S125, main controller 80 generates a number-of-reservation command indicating how many pending storages have occurred for the special figure corresponding to the newly generated pending storage, and transmits the command to sub-integrated control device 83. The number-of-holds command corresponding to the first special figure is a first number-of-holds command, and the number-of-holds command corresponding to the second special figure is a second number-of-holds command. Thereafter, main controller 80 ends the present process.

  In addition, a single command indicating the number of pending storages corresponding to each special figure and the result of the prefetch determination for the pending storage may be generated, and the command may be used in place of the prefetch command or the pending number command. .

(3) Winning / Loss Determination Processing Next, the win / fail determination processing for performing a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This processing is executed from the main routine.

  First, referring to FIG. 11, in S200, main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating. If the determination is affirmative, that is, the operation is being performed (S200: Yes), the present process is terminated. If the determination is not negative, that is, the device is not operating (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether the “round lottery flag” is “1”. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S370 in FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.
The “round lottery flag” is a flag that indicates that the “round lottery process” is being executed by setting “1”.

  In S210, the main control device 80 activates the condition device during the operation of the condition device, that is, after the hit is determined in the right / wrong judgment, and the continuous operation device for the accessory is activated (the special electric accessory is activated (the special winning opening 14 is opened). ) Is determined. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215.

  In S215, main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped (whether or not the variable display is not performed). If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220, and if the determination is negative (S215: No), the process proceeds to S315 in FIG.

  In S220, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being confirmed and displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S220: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 14, and if the determination is negative (S220: No), the process proceeds to S225.

  In S225, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first and second hold storages are present. If the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and if the determination is negative, (S225). : No), this process ends.

  In S230, main controller 80 selects the oldest reserved storage from the first and second reserved storages. If the second reserved storage exists, the oldest one of the second reserved storages is selected. If the second reserved storage does not exist, the oldest one of the first reserved storages is selected. (That is, the second reserved storage may be preferentially digested). Then, the random number related to the selected reserved storage is read, the storage area of the remaining reserved storage of the selected first or second reserved storage is shifted, and the reserved storage number of the read first or second reserved storage is decremented. , S235.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 12, in S235, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the vehicle is in the probability change state is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S235: Yes), the process proceeds to S240. At the same time, in the case of a negative determination (S235: No), the process proceeds to S245.

  In S240, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win in the jackpot lottery based on the read-out random number for jackpot determination and the hit / failure determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state (hit / failure determination). Digest memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

On the other hand, in S245, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to win by the big hit lottery based on the read big hit determination random number and the hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the normal state (hit / fail judgment). Digest the pending memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.
As described above, S240 and S245 are processes for determining whether or not a special map is to be a big hit due to a ball entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12.

  In S250, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a big hit has been won. In the case of an affirmative determination (S250: Yes), the process proceeds to S255, and in the case of a negative determination (S250: No). ), And the process proceeds to S270.

In S255, the main control device 80 determines a winning symbol based on the read random number for determining a jackpot symbol, and shifts the processing to S260.
In S260, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the read variation pattern determination random number and the like, and shifts the processing to S265.
S255 is a process of determining a big hit symbol when it is determined in S240 and S245 that there is a big hit.

In S265, the main control device 80 sets, based on the hit symbol, whether or not to be in the probability change state or the time saving state after the big hit game, and shifts the processing to S285.
On the other hand, in S270, the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S250 (ie, the process proceeds when the player loses the jackpot lottery). In S270, the main controller 80 stops the display based on the read random number for jackpot symbol determination. A figure (losing symbol) is determined, and in the next 275, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the read random number for reach determination, the random number for fluctuation pattern determination, and the like. In addition, according to the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the mode of the symbol effect when the player loses by the jackpot lottery (whether the character is out of reach or out of normal (a symbol effect that comes off without reaching) is determined).

  In subsequent S280, main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the number of remaining jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probable change state (probable number of times) and the number of remaining jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time reduction state (the number of time savings). Is performed, and the process proceeds to S285.

  In S285, the main controller 80 instructs the sub-integrated controller 83 to issue a first holding number command indicating the number of first holding storages after the jackpot lottery and a second holding number command indicating the number of second holding storages after the jackpot lottery. Send the hold count command. In addition, the variation display of the special figure corresponding to the exhausted hold storage is started, and the symbol effect is started by transmitting the variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, a symbol designating command indicating a hit symbol or a lost symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process is terminated.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 13, in S <b> 315 which shifts during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed. (S315: Yes), the process proceeds to S320, and in the case of a negative determination (S315: No), this process ends.

  In S320, the main control device 80 stops the fluctuation display of the special figure, transmits a symbol stop command to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol to the sub integrated control device 83, and shifts the processing to S325.

  In S325, the main control device 80 determines and displays the special figure (winning symbol or losing symbol) and causes the sub integrated control device 83 to determine and display the effect symbol corresponding to the symbol to be determined and displayed. The command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S330.

  In S330, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure to be definitely displayed is a winning symbol at the time of winning in the big hit lottery. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S330: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in a case of a negative determination (S330: No), the process proceeds to S335.

  In S335, in which the special figure to be fixed and displayed is a lost symbol, the main control device 80 decrements the probability change counter indicating the number of times of probability change and the time reduction counter indicating the number of times of time saving, and in S340 and S345, the probability change counter decrements. When it becomes 0, the probability change flag is cleared, and when the time-saving counter becomes 0, the time-saving flag is cleared, and this processing ends.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 14, in S290, in which the determined symbol is being displayed, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the display time of the determined symbol has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S290: Yes), The process proceeds to S295 and, if a negative determination is made (S290: No), this process ends.

In S295, main controller 80 ends the special figure determination display, and shifts the processing to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been definitely displayed is a big hit symbol. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and if the determination is negative (S300: No), the process ends.

  In S305, the main control device 80 executes a process of starting the operation of the condition device. In S310, prior to the “round lottery” of the present embodiment, the “preliminary notification of the round lottery” is sent to the sub integrated control device 83. Is transmitted, and the process ends.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 15, in S <b> 350 in which the condition device is in operation, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the execution time of the “round lottery advance notification” has elapsed (terminated). (S350: Yes), the process proceeds to S355, and in the case of a negative determination (S350: No), this process ends.

In S355, main controller 80 sets “round lottery flag” to 1, and shifts the processing to S360.
In S360, main controller 80 sets a count value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) in a predetermined period counter, and shifts the processing to S365.
In S365, main controller 80 sets “1” in the “first period flag” indicating that the first period is in progress, and shifts the processing to S370.
As described above, the first period is a period that is started based on the end of the display of the big hit symbol.

  In the case of an affirmative determination in S205 described above (S205: Yes), or after the processing of S365, the main control device 80 determines the number of rounds of the big hit game in S370 according to the ball entering the round number determination port. The “round lottery process” is executed, and the process proceeds to S375. The “round lottery process” in S370 is configured as one module of the hit / fail determination process, and the detailed process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In S375, main controller 80 determines whether or not the setting of the number of rounds has been completed in the “round lottery process” (S375). If the determination is affirmative (S375: Yes), the process proceeds to S380. The process proceeds, and if a negative determination is made (S375: No), this processing ends.
Then, when the setting of the number of rounds is completed, the main control device 80 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in S380 (S380), and the command indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game and the start of the big hit game. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in the subsequent S385, the round lottery flag is set to 0, and this processing ends.
(4) Round Lottery Processing Next, the type of the round number determination port in which the game ball has entered, and whether the entry time is during the first period or the second period of the present embodiment, The "round lottery process" for determining the number of rounds of the big hit game according to the above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This processing is called from the hit / fail determination processing.

In S400, main controller 80 determines whether or not the allocation of the number of rounds has been completed (S400). If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S410, and if the determination is negative. If (S400: No), the process proceeds to S402.
In S402, the main control device 80 transmits to the sub integrated control device 83 a round lottery state designation command indicating that the state has shifted to the round lottery state.

In subsequent S405, main controller 80 performs a process of allocating the number of rounds to first to third round number determination ports 42 to 44 according to the winning symbol, and shifts to S407.
The process of allocating the number of rounds selects any of the above-described "symbol A group round number determination table" to "symbol D group round number determination table" based on the jackpot symbol that is fixed and displayed, and selects the first to the first symbols. This is a process of assigning the number of rounds to be executed in the big hit gaming state to the three round number determination ports 42 to 44.

  In S407, the main controller 80 performs a process of opening the opening / closing member 47a to open and close the opening / closing member 47 to open the entrance 40a, which is the starting point of the guidance route 40, by performing opening control of the opening / closing member solenoid 47a. Transition.

In S410, main controller 80 determines whether or not the count value of the predetermined period counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not the predetermined period has not ended yet. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S412, and if the determination is negative (S410: No), the process proceeds to S425.
In S412, main controller 80 decrements the count value of the counter for a predetermined period, and shifts the processing to S415.

  In S415, main controller 80 determines whether or not the count value of the predetermined period counter is 0, that is, whether or not the predetermined period has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S417. If the determination is negative (S415: No), the process proceeds to S425.

In S417, main controller 80 determines whether the entrance detection flag is 0 or not. If the determination is affirmative (S417: Yes), the process proceeds to S420, and if the determination is negative (S417). : No), the process proceeds to S425.
In S420, main controller 80 sets the first period flag to 0, and in S422, sets the second period flag to 1 and shifts the processing to S425.

In S425, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the entrance SW 29a. If the determination is affirmative (S425: Yes), the process proceeds to S427, and if not, the determination is negative. If (S425: No), the process proceeds to S432.
In S427, the main controller 80 sets the entrance detection flag to 1, and in S430, by controlling the closing of the open / close member solenoid 47a, the open / close member 47 is closed and displaced, and the start point of the guidance route 40 is reached. A process for closing the entrance 40a is performed, and the process proceeds to S432.

In S432, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first round number determination port 42 (first hole). If the determination is affirmative (S432: Yes), the main controller 80 proceeds to S435. The process proceeds to S450 (FIG. 17) if negative (S432: No).
In S435, main controller 80 sets the entrance detection flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S437.
In S437, main controller 80 determines whether or not the second period flag is 1, that is, whether or not the current time is in the second period. If the determination is affirmative (S437: Yes), the process proceeds to S445. If the determination is negative (S437: No), the process proceeds to S440.
In S440, the main control device 80 determines the first round number determination port 42 (first hole) and the number of rounds corresponding to the first period from the round number determination table selected based on the type of the big hit symbol, In the following S442, the first period flag is set to 0, and this processing ends.
In S445, the main control device 80 determines the first round number determination port 42 (first hole) and the number of rounds corresponding to the second period from the round number determination table selected based on the type of the big hit symbol, In a succeeding step S447, the second period flag is set to 0, and the process ends.

In S450 in FIG. 17, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second round number determination port 43 (second hole). If the determination is affirmative (S450: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S452, and if the determination is negative (S450: No), the process proceeds to S467.
In S452, main controller 80 sets the entrance detection flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S455.
In S455, main controller 80 determines whether or not the second period flag is 1, that is, whether or not the present time is in the second period. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S462. And if the determination is negative (S455: No), the process proceeds to S457.
In S457, the main control device 80 determines the second round number determination port 43 (second hole) and the number of rounds corresponding to the first period from the round number determination table selected based on the type of the big hit symbol, In the next S460, the first period flag is set to 0, and the process ends.
In S462, the main control device 80 determines the second round number determination port 43 (second hole) and the number of rounds corresponding to the second period from the round number determination table selected based on the type of the big hit symbol, In the subsequent S465, the second period flag is set to 0, and the process ends.

In S467, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the third round number determination port 44 (third hole). If the determination is affirmative (S467: Yes), the process proceeds to S470. The process proceeds, and if the determination is negative (S467: No), the process ends.
In S470, main controller 80 sets the entrance detection flag to 0, and shifts the processing to S472.
In S472, main controller 80 determines whether or not the second period flag is 1, that is, whether or not the current time is in the second period. If the determination is affirmative (S472: Yes), the process proceeds to S482. And if the determination is negative (S472: No), the process proceeds to S475.
In S475, the main control device 80 determines the third round number determination port 44 (third hole) and the number of rounds corresponding to the first period from the round number determination table selected based on the type of the big hit symbol, In a succeeding step S480, the first period flag is set to 0, and the process ends.
In S482, the main control device 80 determines the third round number determination port 44 (third hole) and the number of rounds corresponding to the second period from the round number determination table selected based on the type of the big hit symbol, In subsequent S485, the second period flag is set to 0, and the process ends.

  As described above, in the round lottery process of the present embodiment, S422 is performed along with execution of S420, the value of the predetermined period counter subtracted in S412 is 0, and the entrance detection flag set in S427. Is 1, that is, the second period is configured as a period that starts when the first period ends on the condition that a predetermined period elapses without being detected by the entrance SW 29a in the first period. ing. In other words, if there is a detection at the entrance SW 29a during the first period, the second period is not started because the first period is maintained after the predetermined period has elapsed.

Further, at the position where the opening / closing member 47 is disposed, a ball entrance SW 29a for detecting a game ball passing through the position is provided. The entrance SW 29a is connected to the main controller 80, and when the main controller 80 detects that the game ball has passed the arrangement position via the entrance SW 29a after opening the entrance 40a, In S430 described below, the opening / closing member 47 is controlled to close the entrance 40a. As a result, a round lottery can be performed with one game ball, so that a game ball can be made to enter each round number determination port at a distribution ratio as designed. In addition, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the round number determination port where the game ball has entered, and there is no need to provide control or the like when a plurality of game balls enter the multiple round number determination port at the same time. It can be simplified.
Of course, the closing timing of the opening / closing member 47 may be adjusted so that a plurality of game balls can enter the clune 41. Further, the closing timing of the opening / closing member 47 may be changed depending on the condition to change the number of game balls that can enter the clune 41. Further, the open / close member 47 may be kept open until the game ball enters each round number determination opening.

(5) Big Hit Game Processing Next, the big hit game processing for controlling the progress of the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This processing is executed from the main routine.

  In S500, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not a big hit game is being executed. When the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505, and when the determination is negative (S500: No), the process ends.

  In S505, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. In the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 19 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S505: No), the process proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. If it is determined (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts the process to S600 in FIG. In this case (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S525. (S520: No), this processing ends.

In S525, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, referring to FIG. 19, in S550 in which the special winning opening 14 is being opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening 14 has reached ten. When the determination is affirmative (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and when the determination is negative (S550: No), the process proceeds to S555.

  In S555, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has expired. If the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative. (S555: No), this process ends.

In S560, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and shifts the processing to S565.
In S565, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting an interval of each round of the jackpot game, and ends the process.

On the other hand, in S570 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the last round of the jackpot game has been performed. If the determination is affirmative (S570: Yes), the process proceeds to S585. If the determination is negative (S570: No), the process proceeds to S575.
In the big hit game process, a big hit game round is executed based on the number of rounds determined in the above-mentioned “round lottery process”.

In S585, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for effecting the end of the big hit game, and ends the process.
On the other hand, in S575, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S580, and if the determination is negative. (S575: No), this process ends.

In S580, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this processing.
Subsequently, referring to FIG. 20, in S600, in which the end effect of the big hit game is shifted, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes). , The process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the present process ends.

In subsequent S605 and S610, main controller 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S615.
In S615, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probable change state after the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the number of possible jackpot lotteries (probable change count) that can be executed during the probable change state ) Is set (S620), the probability change flag is set (S625), and the process proceeds to S630.

  In S630, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time saving state after the big hit game. In the case of an affirmative determination (S630: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time saving state (the number of time savings) ) Is set (S635), the time reduction flag is set (S640), and the process proceeds to S645.

  In S645 and S650, the main control device 80 transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and transmits a state designation command for notifying a game state after the end of the jackpot game. Then, a status designation command transmission process is executed, and the process ends.

(5) Display Mode During Round Lottery With reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, a description will be given of an effect display mode executed by the sub-integrated controller 83 based on a command transmitted from the main controller 80 during the round lottery process. I do.
When the main control device 80 executes the change display of the special figure that becomes a big hit, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 on the effect symbol display device 6 in a variable manner, and changes the reach display mode shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (b), the effect symbol 1000 corresponding to the big hit symbol is finally displayed as "555".
In the display examples of FIGS. 21 and 22, a case where the symbol B-A1 is definitely displayed as the big hit symbol (see FIG. 8) is shown as an example.

When a predetermined display time has elapsed since the start of the fixed display, the main control device 80 transmits a round lottery advance notification command to the sub integrated control device 83 when the fixed display time ends.
Upon receiving the command, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the comment of the character 1001 for a certain period of time (for example, 5 seconds) until the start of the round lottery, as shown in FIG. Perform advance notification.
The round lottery advance notification will be described in detail. By the comment display of the character 1001 indicating that the round lottery will start soon, the notification that the round lottery will be started will be given after a while, and the comment display of “select a favorite period and ne” will be displayed. If the notification that prompts the selection of either the period or the second period is further selected by the comment display that “If the first period, you must immediately make a right-hand strike!” If the game ball is not immediately fired with a right strike, it is notified that it is difficult to allow the game ball to enter the entrance 40a during the first period.

When such a round lottery advance notification ends after the predetermined time has elapsed, the main controller 80 transmits a round lottery state designation command to the sub-integrated controller 83 in S402 of the round lottery process. The opening and closing member 47 is opened by S407.
At this time, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs notification display in the mode shown in FIG. 21D based on the round lottery state designation command. That is, the period information display 1004 notifies the user that "during the first period", the state display 1003 notifies that "round lottery is in progress", and the first period remaining time display 1005 indicates "the remaining 3.0". Seconds ”, a notification that promotes“ right-handed ”in the recommended firing intensity display 1006, and the number of rounds that can be obtained and indicated in the round number information display 1007 (the symbol B− in the first period of FIG. 8). Notification of information relating to the round number corresponding to A1) is performed.

As shown in FIG. 21 (e), when a ball enters the entrance 40a at the time of "0.5 seconds remaining" in the first period remaining time display 1005, the round number information display 1007 obtains an illustration. While notifying the information on the possible number of rounds, it notifies the information on the entry into the entrance 40a.
When a ball enters the entrance 40a, the main controller 80 sets the entrance detection flag to 1 in S427 of the round lottery process. Therefore, even if the predetermined period ends after the remaining 0.5 seconds have elapsed, a negative determination is made in S417, so that S420 and S422 are not executed, and the first period (the state in which the first period flag is 1) is not performed. ) Is maintained. Accordingly, even after the remaining 0.5 seconds have elapsed and the predetermined period has ended, for example, when the ball enters the third hole, for example, an affirmative determination is made in S467 of the round lottery process and a negative determination is made in S472. Thus, the number of obtained rounds is determined to be 12 rounds as the number of rounds allocated to the first period and the third hole by S475.
When a change occurs in the set values of the first period flag and the second period flag, the main control device 80 transmits the information command to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 determines whether the current state is the first period or the second period based on the information command, and determines the display content of the period information display 1004.
Thereby, for example, when the remaining time of 0.5 seconds elapses from the time point shown in FIG. 21 (e) and then the ball enters the third hole, it is shown in FIG. 21 (f). In such a display mode, the fact that the ball has entered the third hole is indicated on the round number information display 1007, and a notification that the round has been determined to be 12 is given.
When a game ball is detected by the ball entry SW 29a, a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the command is received, the display of the first period remaining time display 1005 can be maintained (FIG. 21F). Of the first period remaining time display 1005 is maintained at “0.5 seconds remaining”.
As described above, FIG. 21 illustrates a display example in which a ball enters the entrance 40a during the first period. Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the entrance 40a during the second period. A case in which a ball is entered will be described.

FIG. 22A is a display example when 2.0 seconds have elapsed from the state of FIG. 21D. If the ball does not enter the entrance 40a until the remaining 1.0 second elapses from the time, the main controller 80 determines that S415 and S417 of the round lottery process are affirmative, and S420 and S422 By executing, the first period ends and the second period starts.
As described above, upon receiving the information command indicating that the second period flag has been set to 1 as described above, the sub integrated control device 83 performs notification display in the mode shown in FIG. 22B. That is, the period information display 1004 informs that "during the second period", the state display 1003 informs that "round lottery is in progress", and the recommended firing intensity display 1006 promotes "right-handed". Notification, and further, notification of information on the number of rounds that can be obtained and shown in the round number information display 1007 (see the number of rounds corresponding to the second period of the symbol BA group in FIG. 8) is performed.
Also, the first period remaining time display 1005 is displayed as “-” because the current time is the second period.

As shown in FIG. 22 (c), during the second period, when a ball occurs in the ball entrance 40a and subsequently, for example, in the first hole as the example, the main controller 80 sets the round. The affirmative determination is made in S432 and S437 of the lottery process, and the number of acquired rounds is determined to be eight as the number of rounds allocated to the second period and the first hole in S445.
As a result, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies that the round has been determined to be eight in a display mode as shown in FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification display during the round lottery is performed. By doing so, the number of rounds that can be obtained in the first period and the second period is made different, and a varied and interesting game can be obtained.
In the round lottery advance notification of FIG. 21C, information on the number of rounds in the first period and the second period, that is, the round number information display 1007 is not performed. Therefore, the player determines whether the first period or the second period can obtain a larger gain during the preliminary announcement of the round lottery, and determines the timing at which the game ball enters the entrance 40a. The round number information display 1007 is displayed only when the opening / closing member 47 is opened and the first period starts in FIG. 21D, and when the second period starts in FIG. 22B. . Therefore, the player rejoices when the round number information display 1007 is as expected with respect to the expected number of rounds, and is discouraged when the number of rounds is not as expected. As described above, since the number of rounds is set depending on the period type and the round number information display 1007 is not notified until the start of the period, the fun is increased.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined period is set to an extremely short time (3 seconds). Thereby, even if the round number information display 1007 is displayed in FIG. 21D and it is decided to start the ball in the first period based on the displayed content and the player starts to hit the ball, it is difficult to enter the ball. ing. Therefore, in the round lottery advance notification of FIG. 21 (c), prompting the start of right-handing early in the first period prompts, "In the first period, you must make a right-handed right now!" It prevents the player who wants the ball from being disadvantaged.
Further, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, since the right-hitting game ball enters the open entrance 40a with a relatively high probability, the player once enters the first period. When the player starts right-handed to enter the ball, the round number information display 1007 in FIG. 21 (d) is contrary to the expectation and attempts to avoid the ball is not in time. Thereby, the expectation of the player is more reliably reflected in the number of rounds, so that the player is delighted or discouraged, and the interest is improved.
In addition, even if the player desires to enter the ball during the first period by the preliminary notification of the round lottery in FIG. 21C, the first period is approximately fired so that the player does not enter the entrance 40a with a predetermined probability. The time may be short (about 0.4 to 1.1 seconds).
As described above, in the case where the ball does not enter the entrance 40a with a predetermined probability, only the symbols (the symbol groups C and D) in which the number of rounds is determined to be larger in the first period than in the second period It is good also as composition of.
Further, in addition to the notification in FIG. 22B, the display of the round number information display 1007 of FIG. 21D is displayed together with the round number information display 1007, and the round number information of the first period and the second period is displayed. Can be compared.
As described above, the first period is extremely short, and when the ball cannot be entered during the first period, the number of rounds allocated to the first to third holes cannot be confirmed, and the notification of the second period starts. Even if it is done, it is possible to easily confirm which period was more advantageous, giving delight and disappointment, and improving interest.

Note that, as described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may have another configuration.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the predetermined period is fixed (invariant) to one type has been described, but a configuration in which a plurality of types of predetermined periods are provided and which are variable is also possible.
That is, for example, the first predetermined period includes 3 seconds, and the second predetermined period includes 6 seconds. The type of the predetermined period is determined by lottery, and the transition from the first period to the second period is performed based on the determined predetermined period. It may be performed.
Thus, by setting the predetermined periods having different lengths, the time available for the player at the time of the round lottery is changed, and the game is interesting.
Further, in such a configuration, when the second predetermined period is determined to be 6 seconds, the first predetermined period is selected in the first period remaining time display 1005 as the display to be executed by the sub integrated control device 83. Is displayed, that is, the remaining time shorter than the actual remaining time is displayed, and when the displayed remaining time is exhausted, for example, the actual remaining time is notified as "actually there is still one second". It is good also as composition which performs.
Alternatively, the remaining time when the second predetermined period is selected in the first period remaining time display 1005 as a display executed by the sub integrated control device 83 when the first predetermined period of 3 seconds is determined, that is, A configuration in which the remaining time that is longer than the actual remaining time is displayed, and before the displayed remaining time runs out, that is, when the actual remaining time runs out, for example, suddenly, "actually finished," is notified. It is good.
By doing so, the eye measurement of the player who measures the timing of entering the ball entrance 40a can be confused, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, when the ball is detected to enter the entrance 40a during the first period, the first period is maintained as a period even if the predetermined period ends until the game ball enters the round number determination port. Without being limited to the configuration, the number of rounds (corresponding to each round number determining port) determined according to the period at the time when the detecting means (the entrance SW 29a) detects the signal is maintained until the round number determining port is entered. It is good also as composition. That is, instead of maintaining the type of period, the number of rounds may be maintained.
Further, even if a ball entering the entrance 40a is detected during the first period, the first period may be ended and the second period may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, the detection of the entrance SW 29a is an activation of the opening / closing member 47, and the period type is determined at the time when the game ball enters the round number determination port regardless of the first or second period. May be.
Further, the round number determination tables of the first period and the second period may be exchanged. In this case, if the time that triggers the end of the first period is set to be longer (for example, 15 seconds), the problem of not executing the round lottery advance notification does not occur, and the player's expectation can more reliably reduce the number of rounds. In this way, the same effect as in the present embodiment is provided, in which the player is delighted or discouraged and the interest is improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the round lottery advance notification is performed by transmitting the round lottery advance notification command in S310 of the hit / fail determination processing, and the round lottery state designation command is transmitted in the round lottery processing S402. Although the notification is performed during the round lottery after the end of the round lottery advance notification, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the sub-integrated control device 83 is configured to perform a round lottery advance notification when receiving the round lottery advance notification command from the main control device 80 in S310, and subsequently perform a notification during the round lottery when the notification is completed. You may. That is, the main control device 80 may have the sub integrated control device 83 execute two consecutive notification processes with one command without providing different commands.
Thereby, control processing can be simplified.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiments and the terms used in the claims will be shown.

The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine. Also, S240 and S245 of the hit / fail judgment processing correspond to an example of the hit / fail judgment means.
In addition, S255 of the hit determination process corresponds to an example of a determination unit.
In addition, S325 of the hit determination process and the first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 that operate based on the process correspond to an example of symbol display means.
In addition, the cloon 41 is an example of a distribution device,
Further, the round number allocation process (S405) of the round lottery process corresponds to an example of an allocation unit.
Further, S440, S445, S457, S462, S475, and S482 of the round lottery process correspond to an example of a round number determination unit.
The big hit game process (FIGS. 18 to 20) corresponds to an example of a big hit game means.

Further, the effect symbol display device 6 that is display-controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83 based on the command transmitted in the round lottery state designation command transmission process (S402) of the round lottery process corresponds to an example of the game information display means. .
The period information display 1004 and the first remaining time display 1005 correspond to an example of the period information display.
The round number information display 1007 corresponds to an example of the round number information display.

  In addition, the entrance SW 29a corresponds to an example of a detecting unit.

  Further, the "symbol A group round number determination table" to the "symbol D group round number determination table" correspond to an example of a table provided corresponding to the symbols.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Direction symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... General symbol reservation number display device, 9 ... 1st special figure display device, 10 ... 2nd special figure display device, 11 ... 1st starting port, 11a ... 1st starting port SW, 12 ... 2nd starting port, 12a ... 2nd starting port SW, 12b ... 14: Large winning opening solenoid, 14a: First counting SW, 14b: Large winning opening solenoid, 17: Normal symbol operating gate, 17a: Normal symbol operating SW, 18: First special figure reserved number display device, 19 ... 2nd special figure reserved number display device, 20 ... payout motor, 21 ... payout SW, 22 ... full SW, 23 ... ball out SW, 24 ... CR unit terminal plate, 28 ... touch SW, 29 ... firing stop SW, 30 ... Shooting motor, 35 ... Glass frame opening SW, 36 ... Frame release SW, 39: cylinder lock, 40: guidance route, 41: clune, 42: first round number determination port, 43: second round number determination port, 44: third round number determination port, 46: discharge port, 47: open / close member, 47a: open / close member solenoid, 50: pachinko machine, 51: outer frame, 52: front frame, 53: hinge, 55: upper plate, 56: CR unit, 57: ball lending button, 58: settlement button , 59: settlement display device, 61: plate glass, 63: lower plate, 64: firing handle, 65: frame side decorative lamp, 66: speaker, 67: effect button, 68: jog dial, 70: inner frame, 71: ball tank , 72 ... tank rail, 73 ... payout unit, 78 ... external connection terminal plate, 80 ... main control device, 81 ... payout control device, 82 ... production design control device, 83 ... sub integrated control device, 84 ... firing control Location, 85 ... power substrate, 90 ... pattern display device relay terminal plate.

Claims (3)

A right / wrong determining means for performing a right / wrong determination due to a ball entering the starting port,
Deciding means for deciding a hit symbol when a hit occurs in the hit / fail judgment,
Symbol display means for confirming and displaying the hit symbol,
A distribution device comprising a plurality of round number determination ports, and a game ball that has entered the own device is configured to enter one of the round number determination ports,
An allocating means for allocating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be performed based on the hit to each of the round number determination ports provided in the sorting device according to the hit symbol when the hit is determined in the hit / fail determination. When,
When the game ball enters any one of the round number determination ports after the hit in the hit / fail determination, the number of rounds allocated by the allocation means to the round number determination port is calculated as the number of rounds of the big hit game. Means for determining the number of rounds,
A jackpot game means for performing a jackpot game of the round number determined by the round number determination means,
A first period that is started based on the final display of the hit symbol and that is ended upon entry of any of the game balls into the round number determination port and elapse of a predetermined time ;
A second period that is started based on the end of the first period due to the elapse of the predetermined time, and that ends when the game ball enters the round number determination port .
The assignment means, depending on whether it is the second time or a first period, the number of the round to be allocated to each of the round number determination port was not different,
The distributing device includes an opening / closing member that opens and closes an open state where the game ball can enter the device and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter, and a game ball that enters when the opening / closing member is in the open state. Detecting means for detecting
The opening / closing member is displaced from the closed state to the open state based on the confirmed display of the hit symbol, and is immediately displaced from the open state to the closed state when the detecting means detects a game ball,
The second period is started when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the first period without detection of a game ball by the detection unit.
A ball game machine characterized by the above. The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Game information display means for displaying game information,
The game information display means includes: a period information display related to the first period and the second period; and a round number information display related to the number of rounds assigned to each of the round number determination ports corresponding to the period information display. I do,
A ball game machine characterized by the above. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
An average number of rounds assigned to each of the round number determination ports by the assigning means is larger in the first period than in the second period.

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