JP2007054507A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently increase a performance effect in a Pachinko game machine, in which special patterns and pseudo patterns are displayed. <P>SOLUTION: When a variation start command is a command indicating a big winning (S202:YES) or a command indicating ready-to-win display (S203:YES), a performance pattern controller 47 decides the pseudo pattern and a variable performance (S204), controls a performance pattern display device 6 and makes it variably display the pseudo pattern (S205). However, when denial is judged in both S202 and S203, S204-S205 are not executed. That is, the pseudo pattern is not variably displayed. Since the pseudo pattern is variably displayed by the performance pattern display device only when matching with a preset pseudo pattern display execution condition, it is possible not to display the pseudo pattern in variation not causing expectations to a player and it is efficient as the performance effect. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  For the ball game machine, for example, as in the first type pachinko machine, whether or not it is a big hit by a random number extracted when the game ball enters the start opening, the lottery result is notified by a special design, In addition, there are some which are notified by a pseudo symbol which is changed and fixedly displayed in synchronization with the special symbol. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-084190 (Patent Document 1) discloses a configuration for displaying a pseudo symbol associated with a success / failure symbol representing success / failure in a symbol control device in order to reduce the processing load of the main control unit. ing.

  Special symbols are displayed in a small size using 7-segments etc. under the control of the main control device, and pseudo symbols are configured to be displayed in large size using liquid crystal etc. under the control of the display control device so that the player can see the pseudo symbols. It is common to make it.

  The relationship between the special symbol and the pseudo symbol always changes when the special symbol fluctuates. When the special symbol starts to fluctuate, the pseudo symbol also starts fluctuating at the same time. When the special symbol fluctuates, the pseudo symbol also ends. It is like that.

  Also, conventional pachinko machines have normal symbols in addition to special symbols and pseudo symbols, and use these normal symbols to notify the lottery result of whether or not to open the blades provided at the starting port. Yes.

Recently, a ball game machine having a plurality of start openings has been developed. In addition, the ball game machine provided with the plurality of start ports has a configuration in which the same special symbol is changed regardless of which start port the game ball enters.
JP 2000-084190 A

  Conventional ball game machines are provided with a pseudo-design that performs a pseudo-design of a special design, and the display of the pseudo-design is controlled by a display control device, thereby placing a burden on the main control device that controls the progress of the game. In addition, a complex ballistic game machine that can display complex productions in detail and is more attractive than before was realized.

  However, if the special symbol fluctuates in any state, the pseudo symbol will always fluctuate.Therefore, for example, even if there is a variation that does not cause the player's expectation, such as the fact that the fluctuation display is revealed early, In many cases, the production effect is useless or meaningless.

  In addition, although the same lottery result is reported using two types of symbols, a special symbol and a pseudo symbol, the configuration cannot be fully utilized for improving the taste.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A special symbol display device controlled by the main control device, and an effect symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The main control device, when a game ball enters the start opening, lottery to win, to control the special symbol display device to confirm and display a special symbol indicating the result of the lottery,
The sub-control device is based on a display control command including data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main control device and variable time data for specifying a variable time of a pseudo symbol for performing a pseudo effect of the special symbol. In a ball game machine that controls the effect symbol display device to display the variation of the pseudo symbol,
Only when the pre-set pseudo-symbol display execution condition is met, the pseudo-symbol variable display is performed by the effect symbol display device.

  That is, when the pseudo symbol display execution condition is not met, the pseudo symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device is not performed, and therefore the pseudo symbol does not necessarily change if the special symbol varies in any state. For example, it is possible not to display a pseudo-symbol in a variation that does not cause the player to expect, such as when the variation display is revealed at an early stage, which is more efficient as a production effect and more interesting A ball game machine can be realized.

Since the pseudo symbol display execution condition may be set so that the pseudo symbol display is efficient as a production effect, there is no particular limitation.
The main control unit generates and transmits the display control command including the lottery result data indicating the lottery result and the variable time data specifying the pseudo symbol variation time, but is directly transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit. It does not have to be. For example, another control device or the like may be interposed between the main control device and the sub control device. In this case, another intervening control device or the like may change the display control command generated by the main control device (however, the designated content based on the lottery result data and the variation time data is maintained).

  The determination as to whether or not the pseudo symbol display execution condition is met, that is, whether or not to perform the pseudo symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device may be performed by the main control device, or as claimed in claim 2. It may be performed by a sub-control device.

  If the main control device determines whether or not the pseudo symbol display execution condition is met, when the pseudo symbol display execution condition is not met, for example, the main control device does not transmit a display control command or the pseudo symbol is displayed. If the pseudo symbol display execution condition is not met by the method of transmitting a command indicating that the symbol is not displayed, a pseudo symbol variable display by the effect symbol display device is not performed.

  In addition, since the sub-control device determines whether or not to display the pseudo symbol with the configuration according to claim 2, the main control device always generates and transmits a display control command when the win is selected. There is no need to determine whether to generate a display control command or whether to transmit it. That is, the configuration of the main controller may remain the same as before, and no new burden is applied.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The main control device includes reach determination means for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect with a pseudo design,
The content of determination of the reach determination means is included in the display control command and transmitted to the sub-control device,
The sub control device determines that the pseudo symbol display execution condition is met when the display control command includes data indicating that the lottery result is a win or information indicating that the reach effect is performed. It is characterized by.

  With this configuration, when the lottery result is a win and when the main control device determines that the reach effect is to be performed, the sub control device controls the effect symbol display device to display the pseudo symbol during the variable symbol display. A well-known reach display (for example, a display state in which two pseudo symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo symbol is changing) is performed. An effect display for giving a sense of expectation to the player, that is, a reach effect is performed. In reach production, reach display is indispensable, and there is no particular limitation on presentation display by characters or the like. That is, the reach effect is a display mode including a reach display.

  For this reason, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation with a reach production that includes a pseudo-design reach display, but when the reach production is not performed, that is, in most cases, the pseudo-design is not displayed. It is possible to sharpen when you expect the player and when you do not expect the player. Further, when not displaying the pseudo symbol, it is also possible to give other enjoyment other than the lottery result by displaying another symbol instead of displaying the pseudo symbol.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4,
A first start port and a second start port;
A first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device controlled by the main control device;
And a production symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The main controller is
When the game ball enters the first start opening, the winning combination is lottery (first lottery), the first special symbol display device is controlled to display the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery,
When a game ball enters the second start opening, the winning lottery is drawn with the same probability as the first lottery (second lottery), and the second special symbol display device is controlled to execute the first lottery. The second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is displayed in a shorter time than the elapsed time until the final display of the first special symbol;
The sub-control device includes data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main control device, variation time data for designating a variation time of the pseudo symbol for performing the pseudo-designation of the special symbol, and the result of the lottery in the first lottery. The display control received is received only when the display control command including data capable of determining whether the display command is based on the second lottery or the display command is based on the first lottery. The effect symbol display device is controlled based on a command to display the pseudo symbol in a variable manner.

  When a game ball enters the first start opening, the first lottery is performed, and the result is displayed in the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device. When the game ball enters the second start opening, the first lottery is performed. The second lottery is performed with the same probability, and the result is displayed in the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device, but the elapsed time from the execution of the second lottery to the final display of the second special symbol (second 2 special symbol variation time) is shorter than the elapsed time from the execution of the first lottery until the first special symbol confirmation display (the variation time of the first special symbol).

  In addition, when the main control device performs the first lottery or the second lottery, the lottery result data indicating the result of the lottery, the variable time data designating the pseudo symbol variation time, and the lottery result are based on the first lottery. Only when a display control command including data capable of determining whether it is a thing based on the second lottery or not is received and the sub-control device receives a display control command based on the implementation of the first lottery. Based on the displayed control command, the effect symbol display device is controlled to display the pseudo symbol variation. That is, no pseudo symbol is displayed for the variation of the second special symbol.

  Therefore, even if there are two special symbols, the control burden of the entire ball and ball machine is almost the same as that of a conventional ball and ball game machine with one special symbol, but in the past such as effects that suddenly hit big hits. This makes it possible to create a novel ballistic game machine that is rich in taste.

  The data capable of determining whether the lottery result is from the first lottery or the second lottery may be included in the data indicating the lottery result, or may be sent as dedicated data.

  In addition, if it is configured to always display two pseudo symbols, the player will always see two different pseudo symbols, so the concentration will be dispersed, and on the contrary, the original interest cannot be tasted. However, even if two special symbols are provided as in this configuration, only the pseudo symbol of one special symbol is displayed, so that the concentration is not dispersed and the fun of the original ball game machine is It will be possible to feel for a long time.

  In the configuration of claim 4, when the first lottery is performed, the first special symbol and the pseudo symbol are displayed. When the second lottery is performed, the second special symbol is displayed. Since the pseudo symbol is not displayed, the pseudo symbol display execution condition described in claim 1 is set when the first lottery is performed.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5 is:
A first starter that can always enter the ball,
A second start opening that is easy to enter when it is closed and cannot be entered when it is closed,
A first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device controlled by the main control device;
And a production symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The gaming state includes a normal state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to the base time and an open extension state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to an extension time longer than the base time. Yes,
The main controller is
When the game ball enters the first start opening, the winning combination is lottery (first lottery), the first special symbol display device is controlled to display the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the winning lottery is drawn with the same probability as the first lottery (second lottery), and the second special symbol display device is controlled to show the result of the second lottery. The second special symbol is confirmed and displayed.
The sub-control device
The data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main controller, the variable time data specifying the pseudo symbol variation time for performing the pseudo-designation of the special symbol, and whether the lottery result is the result of the first lottery 2) Receive a display control command that contains data that can be determined by lottery,
In the normal state, only when the display command is based on the first lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to display the pseudo symbol variation display,
In the open extended state, only when the display command is from the second lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to display the pseudo symbol variation display. It is characterized by that.

  This ball game machine has a first start opening that can be entered at all times, and a second start opening that is not able to enter when closed and is easily opened when it hits the normal symbol lottery. The state includes a normal state where the opening time of the second start port is limited to the base time and an open extension state where the open time of the second start port is limited to an extension time longer than the base time.

  Note that the normal symbol lottery is performed by extracting a random number when a game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting means, and lottery based on the random number. The result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player by the normal symbol. Also, the normal symbol starting means is provided separately from the starting port for the special symbol (first starting port, second starting port), and a prize ball is not paid out even if a game ball enters, it is a passing gate. It is normal.

  The opening time of the second starting port is limited to the base time or the extension time. This means that the opening time is limited to the base time or the extension time at the maximum. For example, there is a specified number of balls in the second starting port. For example, it is possible to close the base time or less than the extended time.

  The first starting port can always enter a ball, but the difficulty of entering the ball does not change. On the other hand, when the second starting port is closed, it is not possible to enter the ball, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the second starting port is opened to facilitate entering, and the upper limit of the opening time is different between the normal state and the open extended state.

  When the general base time (for example, about 0.3 seconds) and the extension time (for example, about 3 to 4 seconds) are set, in the normal state, the frequency of entering the first starting port is relatively high, and the opening is extended. In the state, the frequency of entering the second starting port is relatively high. In the bullet ball game machine according to the fifth aspect, it is desirable to set the entrance frequency to be like this.

  And, in the normal state, the sub-control device controls the effect symbol display device based on the display control command and displays the pseudo symbol variation display only when the display control command by the first lottery is received. In the extended extended state, only when the display control command by the second lottery is received, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command and the pseudo symbol is changed. Thus, the lottery result with a relatively high pitching frequency is notified with the special symbol and the pseudo symbol.

  Therefore, even if there are two special symbols, the control burden of the whole ball and ball machine is almost the same as that of a conventional ball and ball game machine with one special symbol. Can be notified to the player, and the player can concentrate and enjoy the game.

  The data capable of determining whether the lottery result is from the first lottery or the second lottery may be included in the data indicating the lottery result, or may be sent as dedicated data.

  In order for the sub-control device to recognize the current state (normal state or open extended state), the display control command may include data indicating the current state, or when the gaming state changes In addition to the display control command, data indicating that the state has changed may be sent from the main control device to the sub-control device.

  In the configuration of claim 5, in the normal state, when the first lottery is performed, the first special symbol and the pseudo symbol are displayed, but when the second lottery is performed, Since only the second special symbol is displayed and the pseudo symbol is not displayed, when the first lottery is performed in the normal state, it is set to match the pseudo symbol display execution condition according to claim 1. It can be said.

  Similarly, in the open extended state, when the second lottery is performed, the second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are displayed, but when the first lottery is performed, the first special symbol is displayed. Since the pseudo symbol is not displayed, the pseudo symbol display execution condition described in claim 1 is set when the second lottery is performed in the extended extended state.

The ball game machine according to claim 6 is:
A first starter that can always enter the ball,
A second start opening that is easy to enter when it is closed and cannot be entered when it is closed,
A first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device controlled by the main control device;
And a production symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The gaming state includes a normal state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to the base time and an open extension state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to an extension time longer than the base time. Yes,
The main controller is
When the game ball enters the first start opening, the winning combination is lottery (first lottery), the first special symbol display device is controlled to display the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the winning lottery is drawn with the same probability as the first lottery (second lottery), and the second special symbol display device is controlled to show the result of the second lottery. The second special symbol is confirmed and displayed.
When the first lottery or the second lottery is carried out, it comprises a reach determining means for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect with a pseudo pattern,
The sub-control device
Data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main control device, variable time data designating the pseudo symbol variation time for performing the pseudo-designation of the special symbol, data capable of determining the determination result of the reach determination means, and the lottery Receiving a display control command including data capable of determining whether the result is the result of the first lottery or the result of the second lottery,
In the normal state, when the display command is based on the first lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to cause the pseudo symbol to be changed and displayed. If the control command is based on the second lottery, the received display control command is only included when the result of the second lottery is a win and when the reach determination means determines that the reach effect is to be performed. Based on the effect design display device based on the pseudo design variation display,
In the open extended state, if the display command is based on the second lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to display the pseudo symbol variation display, When the display control command is based on the first lottery, the received display control command is only when the result of the first lottery is a win and when it is determined that the reach effect is performed by the reach determination means. The effect symbol display device is controlled based on the above, and the pseudo symbol variation display is performed.

  With the configuration of claim 5, since only the pseudo symbol for one of the special symbols is always displayed, even if the other lottery result can be expected, it is good for the player with the pseudo symbol However, if the result of the other lottery can be expected (winning or reach), it can be displayed well with a pseudo-symbol. In addition, the player does not lose concentration and never misses a lottery notification with a sense of expectation. The reach effect is as described in the description of claim 3.

  The data capable of determining whether the lottery result is from the first lottery or the second lottery may be included in the data indicating the lottery result, or may be sent as dedicated data.

  In order for the sub-control device to recognize the current state (normal state or open extended state), the display control command may include data indicating the current state, or when the gaming state changes In addition to the display control command, data indicating that the state has changed may be sent from the main control device to the sub-control device.

  The ball game machines of claims 4 to 6 have a first special symbol for the first lottery and a second special symbol for the second lottery, but if both displays overlap, the pseudo symbol corresponds to which It may be difficult to understand whether the player is doing it or the player may be confused.

  However, as described in claim 7, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, the main control unit is configured to display the second special symbol during the variable display or the fixed display of the first special symbol. If the second special symbol is not displayed and the first special symbol is not displayed while the second special symbol is being displayed, the results of the first lottery and second lottery will win at the same time. Can be prevented.

In the configuration of claim 7, the special symbol display (that is, lottery) may be executed in the order in which the balls are entered regardless of the first start port and the second start port.
In the bullet ball game machine according to claims 4 to 7, a privilege (for example, a big hit game) given to the player when the first lottery by winning the game ball at the first start opening is won and the second It is desirable that the privilege (for example, jackpot game) given to the player when the second lottery due to the game ball entering the starting opening is won is the same.

  In addition, in the ball game machine according to claims 4 to 7, so-called on-hold storage is reserved and stored in the upper limit range (for example, 4 for each of the first lottery and the second lottery) for each start opening (for each special symbol). It is desirable to have a configuration that can

  Furthermore, in the ball and ball game machine according to claims 4 to 6, the first special symbol variation and the second special symbol variation display may be implemented in parallel.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the following examples and the like, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[Example 1]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine of this embodiment, which is a kind of ball game machine. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is in accordance with a well-known technique, illustration and description are omitted.

The game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are nailed in the game area 3.
A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window 5a for allowing the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) to face, and the like.

  On the upper side of the window 5a, a normal symbol display device 7 of dot matrix and a normal symbol holding storage display device 8 consisting of four LEDs are installed, and on the lower side, from a 7-segment special symbol display device 9 and four LEDs. A special symbol hold storage display device 10 is installed.

A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5.
Below the center case 5, there is disposed a composite winning device 13 in which the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are unitized.

The first start port 11 is a so-called chucker and can always enter the ball.
The second starting port 12 is an electric tulip, and it opens and closes in the same manner as a known electric tulip. However, since the first starting port 11 is above, a game ball cannot be entered in the illustrated closed state. However, if the normal symbol wins when the game ball passes the normal symbol operating gate 17 and the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol display device 7 is confirmed and displayed, the second start port 12 is opened and it is easy to enter the ball. Become.

An attacker-type large winning opening 14 is disposed below the composite winning device 13, and an out hole 15 is provided therebelow.
In addition, on the left and right sides of the big winning opening 14, the normal winning opening 16 is arranged along the guide rail 2b.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured with a main controller 40 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 40, the payout control device 45, the launch control device 44, the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and the production symbol control device 47 are all CPU, ROM, RAM, and input port. And output ports.

  The main control device 40 includes a full tank switch for the lower pan, a ball break switch for the ball tank, a first start port switch 11 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, and a ball for the second start port 12. The second start port switch 12a for detecting the played game ball, the normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operating gate 17, and the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 14 and entered the specific area are detected. Detection signals such as a V switch 14a, a count switch 14b for counting game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 14, and a normal prize opening switch 16a for detecting game balls that have entered the normal prize opening 16 are input. .

  The main control device 40 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 outputs them to the payout control device 45 and the voice / lamp integrated control device 46. .

  The main controller 40 also turns on the special symbol display device 9 and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol relay board 41, and the special symbol hold storage display device 10 and the normal symbol hold storage display device 8 are turned on. Control.

  Further, the main control device 40 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 51, and controls the opening / closing of a specific area in the large winning opening 14 by controlling the V solenoid 52, By controlling the ordinary accessory solenoid 53, the opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled.

  An output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the panel external connection terminal and sent to the hall main computer.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 45 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 45 operates the prize ball motor in accordance with the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the prize ball. The detection signal of the prize ball sensor for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 45 and the main control device 40, and both the payout control device 45 and the main control device 40 count the prize balls. Done.

  When a prepaid card unit (CR unit) is attached to the pachinko machine, the payout control device 45 communicates with the CR unit and the CR settlement display device, controls the ball lending solenoid, and also pays out the ball. The payout control device 45 counts the game balls to be paid out as rented balls based on the detection signal of the ball rent sensor.

Further, the payout control device 45 relays the command sent from the main control device 40 and transmits it to the launch control device 44.
The firing control device 44 controls the firing motor based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 45, a touch switch touch signal, a firing handle rotation amount signal, and a firing stop switch signal. To control the launch of the game ball.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 40, and distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control. The command for effect display control is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 47, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. To do. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. Then, various LEDs and various lamps are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 and the production symbol control device 47 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The production symbol control device 47 is based on data and commands received from the voice / lamp integrated control device 46 (both those transmitted from the main control device 40 and those generated by the voice / lamp integrated control device 46). Then, the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol on the screen 6a.

Next, the basic specifications of this pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. In this figure, the start port 1 indicates the first start port 11, and the start port 2 indicates the second start port 12.
The normal probability state and the high probability state are distinguished by the jackpot probability of the special symbol. The normal probability state and the time shortened state are different in the average variation time of the special symbol and the average variation time of the normal symbol, that is, the length of the variation time of the symbol. Distinguished by

  The variation shortening function operates in a time shortening state and a high probability state, in which case the average variation time of the special symbol is about 6 seconds and the shortest variation time is about 5 seconds. Even in the normal probability state, if there are two or more reserved memories at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation shortening function is activated for the variation of the special symbol, and the variation time becomes the same as described above.

  The opening extension function operates in a time shortening state and a high probability state. In this case, the upper limit of the opening time of the second start port 12 is extended from 0.3 seconds (when not operating) of the base time to 4 seconds. However, if there is a specified number of balls (three in this embodiment), the ball is closed even if the upper limit time is not reached.

The special symbol jackpot probability differs between the normal probability state (1/499) and the high probability state (1 / 49.1), but there is no difference between the first start port 11 and the second start port 12.
The normal symbol hit probability is the same (1/2) in the normal probability state, the time shortening state, and the high probability state.

The average variation time of the special symbol, the shortest variation time of the special symbol, the average variation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time (upper limit) of the second start port 12 are as illustrated and described above.
The probability of a high probability state (so-called probability variation entry rate) when a special symbol is a big hit is the same (9/10) in each state.

The number of winning balls per winning is as shown in the figure, and there is no winning ball because the normal symbol operation gate 17 is a passage opening.
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described according to each process performed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of the main routine.

  In the input check process shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 40 determines whether the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is based on the detection signal of the first start port switch 11a and the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (S11).

  If it is affirmative, read the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. from the corresponding counters to see if the special symbol hold memory is full (four in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S12).

  If the reserved memory is not full (S12: NO), each random number is stored as a special symbol reserved memory, and the number of lighting of the special symbol reserved memory display device 10 is increased by 1 (S13). If there are already four reserved memories (S12: YES), no reserved memories are stored, and the number of lighting of the special symbol reserved storage display device 10 is not increased.

  The increase / decrease in the number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 47 via the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, as illustrated in FIG. The same number of pseudo hold displays as the number of lighting of the symbol hold storage display device 10 is performed.

In the success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 5, main controller 40 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S <b> 21).
If the determination is negative and the special symbol is not changing (S22: NO), and if the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S23: NO), it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol storage (above-described storage by S13). (S24).

  If there is this reserved memory (S24: YES), the oldest special symbol reserved memory is read (the special symbol reserved memory is erased from the reserved memory), and the probability variation flag is set (high probability state) It is determined whether or not (S25).

  If the determination is affirmative (S25: YES), the read jackpot determination random number is checked against the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S26). If the determination is negative, the read jackpot determination random number is stored in the normal table. The hit value recorded is collated (S27).

  In this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is an integer value of 0 to 490, and the hit values recorded in the probability variation table are 7, 47, 89, 127, 167, 199, 239, 317, 353. 10 of 476, the hit value recorded in the normal table is only 7. Therefore, the probability that the jackpot determination random number coincides with one of the hit values, that is, the probability of the jackpot is 1 / 499.1 if S26. Then it is 1/490.

  If it is a hit in the determination of S26 or S27 (S28: YES), the big hit symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determination random number (S29), and the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination random number (S30).

  Further, when it is out (S28: NO), the out symbol is determined (S31). At this time, whether or not reach display is performed is determined based on the reach determination random number. Then, the variation pattern is determined (S32).

  In the case of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol determined in S29 includes “X” indicating normal jackpot and “Y” indicating probability variation jackpot, and is determined as one of them. Further, the off symbol determined in S31 is “−”.

Subsequent to S30 or S32, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, data indicating any one of a normal jackpot, a probable variation jackpot, a missed reach (missed but with reach display), or a missed reach without reach display. A variation start command (display control command) including variation pattern data for designating the variation time is output to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to start the variation display of the special symbol. (S33).
Therefore, based on the variation start command, it is possible to determine the jackpot symbol or the off symbol (hereinafter collectively referred to as a confirmed symbol), the presence / absence of reach, and the variation time.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 that has received the fluctuation start command performs voice and lamp production control in response to the special symbol fluctuation display, and sends a fluctuation start command to the production symbol control apparatus 47.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the effect design control device 47 receives the variation start command (S201: YES), it determines whether the command is a jackpot command (S202) or a reach display command (S203). To do.

  If an affirmative determination is made in S202 or S203, the pseudo symbol and the variation effect to be confirmed and displayed are determined based on the confirmed symbol and the variation pattern (S204), and the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display the variation of the pseudo symbol (S205). ).

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the correspondence between the fixed symbol and the pseudo symbol is an even number for the normal jackpot “X”, and an odd number for the probability variation jackpot “Y”. Other than the “−” symbol of the off symbol. Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, there are 10 types of display patterns of variation effects, A to J display patterns (not including display), and one of them is determined.

However, if both S202 and S203 are negative, S204 to S205 are not executed. In other words, pseudo-variable display is not performed.
If the special symbol is changing (S22: YES), main controller 40 determines whether the symbol change time (based on the change pattern of S30 or S32) has elapsed as shown in FIG. (S34).

If the determination is affirmative, a symbol stop command is output to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and the special symbol display device 9 is controlled to confirm and display the confirmed symbol (S35).
The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 that has received the symbol stop command terminates the voice and lamp effects in response to the special symbol variation display, and sends a symbol stop command to the effect symbol control device 47.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the effect symbol control device 47 receives the symbol stop command (S206: YES), the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled and the pseudo symbol determined in S204 is confirmed and displayed. (S207).

  However, if the pseudo symbol variation display is not performed due to a negative determination in both S202 and S203 described above, even if the symbol stop command is received (S206: YES), the pseudo symbol confirmation display (S207) is not performed. In this case, the symbol stop command is only a notification that the special symbol has been confirmed and displayed.

  If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot (S36: YES), main controller 40 performs a confirmed symbol display setting (S37), and sets a jackpot flag through conditional device operation start processing (S38). To do.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S39). If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is cleared (S40). If the determination is negative, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time reduction state) (S41). If the determination is affirmative, the time reduction flag is cleared (S42).

  If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (ie, it is out of place) (S36: NO), a confirmed symbol display setting (S43) is carried out to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is set (time shortening state). Determine (S44).

  If the determination is affirmative, the time reduction counter is decremented by -1 (S45). If the value of this counter becomes 0 (S46: YES), the time reduction flag is cleared (S47). If a negative determination is made in S44 or S46, the process returns.

  If the confirmed symbol is being displayed in S23 (S23: YES), as shown in FIG. 6B, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time set in the confirmed symbol display setting (S37 or S43) has elapsed. If it is determined (S48) and has elapsed (S48: YES), the special symbol display device 9 is controlled by the final symbol display end process (S49) to end the final display of the special symbol, and the voice / lamp integrated control is performed. An instruction symbol control device 47 is instructed via the device 46, and the final display of the pseudo symbol is ended.

  However, the production symbol control device 47 is instructed to end the confirmation display when the pseudo symbol variation display is not performed by negative determination in both of the above-described S202 and S203, and obviously the pseudo symbol is not confirmed. However, no special processing is performed. That is, in this case, the confirmation display end command is merely a notification that the confirmation display of the special symbol has ended.

In the special game process shown in FIG. 7, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S51).
If the condition device is operating (S51: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S52).

  The jackpot symbol is not being opened (S52: NO), not being a jackpot start effect (S53: NO), not being an interval (S54: NO), and not being a jackpot end effect (S55: NO) Then, the state of winning the jackpot is stored (S56), and a jackpot start command is transmitted to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46 through the jackpot start effect process (S57), and the big prize opening 14 is opened.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device 46 starts a jackpot voice and lamp production, and sends a jackpot start command to the production symbol control device 47. The effect symbol control device 47 that has received the jackpot command controls the effect symbol display device 6 to display a jackpot start effect (a so-called fanfare screen). The big winning opening 14 is opened after the jackpot start effect.

If a positive determination is made in S53, S54 or S55, the process returns.
If an affirmative determination is made in S52, it is determined based on the detection signal of the count switch 14b whether or not there are 10 winning balls for the special winning opening 14 (S58). It is determined whether or not (S59). If a negative determination is made in S59, the process returns. If a positive determination is made in S58 or S59, the special winning opening 14 is closed (S60).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it was the final round (S61). If the determination is negative, it is determined based on the input signal from the V switch 14a whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (S62). If the determination is affirmative, an interval command is transmitted to the voice / lamp integrated control device 46 by the jackpot interval process (S63), and the effect symbol display device is controlled by the control of the effect symbol control device 47 that has received the interval command from the voice / lamp integrated control device 46. Waiting for the screen display of 6 to be changed, the special winning opening 14 is opened.

  If the affirmative determination is made in S61 or the negative determination is made in S62, the jackpot operation is not continued, so after executing the jackpot end effect process (S64), the condition apparatus is stopped by the condition apparatus stop process (S65) (the jackpot flag is cleared) To do).

  Then, if the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 9 in S35 and stored in S56 is a probability variation symbol (S66: YES), a probability variation flag operation process (S67) is performed, and a probability variation flag is set.

  If it is not a probability variable symbol (S66: NO), if the big hit state stored in S56 is a high probability state (S68: YES), the time reduction flag is set by the time reduction flag operation processing (S69) (start of the time reduction state) ), The time-count counter is set to a set value (for example, 100). If it is not a high probability state (S68: NO), it returns.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, when the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or when the variation pattern for performing reach display matches the pseudo symbol display execution condition, the pseudo symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 6 is performed. Is done.

  In other words, when the main control device 40 transmits a change start command that displays a detachment without reaching reach in the effect display by the pseudo symbol, the special symbol change display is performed, but the pseudo symbol by the effect symbol display device 6 is displayed. Do not display fluctuation. If the special symbol fluctuates in any state, the pseudo symbol does not necessarily fluctuate, and the pseudo symbol is not displayed in the variation that does not cause the player's expectation, such as the fact that the deviation display is revealed at an early stage, In addition to being efficient as a production effect, it is possible to realize a ball ball game machine with more taste.

  In addition, since the production symbol control device 47 determines whether or not the pseudo symbol variation display by the production symbol display device 6 is performed based on the variation start command, when the main control device 40 executes the lottery whether or not the big hit In this case, it is sufficient to always generate and transmit a fluctuation start command, and it is not necessary to determine whether to generate a fluctuation start command or whether to transmit it. That is, the configuration of the main controller 40 may remain the same as the conventional one, and no new burden is applied.

When the effect symbol display device 6 does not display the fluctuating symbols (when the special symbol is not changing or when both S202 and S203 are negative), as illustrated in FIG. 11, S26 and S27. An image irrelevant to the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed on the screen 6a. The illustrated example is an animation image using the pachinko machine of the first embodiment as a motif. For example, a game history, advertisement of the next model, hall advertisement, business rules, images of TV, the Internet, etc. are displayed. Also good.
[Modification]
As shown in FIG. 10A, if “not display” is included in addition to the A to J display patterns in the display pattern of the change effect, the symbol change process shown in FIG. In this way, S202 and S203 can be eliminated.

  In this case, in determining the variation effect in S204, when the jackpot or reach is out of reach, it is determined as one of the A to J display patterns in the same manner as described above, and when it is out of reach, it is determined as “not display”.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the above-described modified example, the determination as to whether or not the pseudo symbol display execution condition is met, that is, whether or not the pseudo symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 6 is performed is based on the variation start command. Although the production symbol control device 47 performs this, the main control device 40 can also perform this.

  In that case, a non-display command indicating that the pseudo symbol is not displayed is transmitted together with the change start command, and the effect symbol control device 47 performs the same processing as in FIG. 9A, and when the non-display command is received, A configuration may be adopted in which “not display” is selected in S204.

Or, if the pseudo symbol display execution condition is not met, the main control device 40 does not include the “not display” in the display pattern of the change effect even when the main control device 40 does not transmit the change start command. A similar process may be performed. In this case, there is no need for the effect symbol control device 47 to determine whether or not to perform pseudo symbol variation display.
[Example 2]
In the first embodiment, the special symbol display device 9 displays the variation and final display of the special symbol when the ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, but the special symbol is displayed. An example in which these are separately displayed will be described as Example 2. In addition, about the part which is common in Example 1 of a pachinko machine, description is abbreviate | omitted using a same sign.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 9a for the first start port 11 and the first special symbol hold storage display device 10a and the second special symbol for the second start port 12 are used. A symbol display device 9b and a second special symbol hold storage display device 10b are provided. The structure of the first special symbol display device 9a and the second special symbol display device 9b is the same as that of the special symbol display device 9 of the first embodiment, and the first special symbol hold memory display device 10a and the second special symbol hold memory display device. The structure of 10b is the same as that of the special symbol reservation storage display device 10 of the first embodiment.

  The basic specifications of this pachinko machine are as shown in FIG. 13, and many parts are the same as those of the first embodiment (see FIG. 3). Further, the average variation time and the shortest variation time of the first special symbol (in the figure, “first special diagram”) displayed on the first special symbol display device 9a are the same as those of the special symbol of the first embodiment. However, the average variation time and the shortest variation time of the second special symbol (in the figure, “second special diagram”) displayed on the second special symbol display device 9b are as short as 1 second.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described according to each process performed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of the main routine.
[Input check process]
As shown in FIG. 14, the input check process is for the first start port 11 and for the second start port 12.

  In the input check process (for the start port 1) shown in FIG. 14A, the main controller 40 determines whether a game ball has entered the first start port 11 based on the detection signal of the first start port switch 11a. It is determined whether or not (S101).

  If the determination is affirmative, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first special symbol reservation memory is full (four in this embodiment). ) Is determined (S102).

  If the reserved memory is not full (S102: NO), each random number is stored as the first special symbol reserved memory, and the number of lighting of the first special symbol reserved memory display device 10a is increased by 1 (S103). If there are already four on-hold memories (S102: YES), no on-hold memories are stored, and the number of lighting of the first special symbol on-hold storage display device 10a is not increased.

  The increase / decrease in the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 47 via the voice / lamp integrated control device 46, and on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, as illustrated in FIG. The same number of pseudo hold displays as the number of lighting of the first special symbol hold storage display device 10a.

  In the input check process (for the start port 2) shown in FIG. 14B, the main controller 40 determines whether a game ball has entered the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a. It is determined whether or not (S105).

  If the determination is positive, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second special symbol hold memory is full (in this embodiment, four). ) Is determined (S102).

  If this reserved memory is not full (S106: NO), the above random numbers are stored as the second special symbol reserved memory, and the number of lighting of the second special symbol reserved memory display device 10b is increased by 1 (S107). If there are already four on-hold memories (S106: YES), no on-hold memory is stored and the number of lighting of the second special symbol on-hold storage display device 10b is not increased.

In addition, the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol is not displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6.
[Winning order processing]
In the second embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, but change in the order in which they enter the start port. Therefore, it is necessary to store the order (start port 1 or start port 2). The main controller 40 executes a winning order process for storing the order.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the winning order process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 (S111). If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 11 (S112).

When the ball enters the first starting port 11 (S112: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold memory is full (four in this embodiment) (S113).
If this reserved storage is not full (S113: NO), the ball entering the first start port 11 (start 1) is stored in the empty area of the storage order area (S115). As shown in FIG. 15 (b), there are 8 storage order areas, and from the rank 1 (indicated by “old” in the figure) to the rank 8 (indicated by “new” in the figure) Stored according to order. Accordingly, here, (start 1) is stored at the highest rank (close to rank 1) in the free space.

On the other hand, if the ball has entered the second start port 12 instead of the first start port 11 (S112: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold memory is full (four in this embodiment) ( S114).
If the reserved storage is not full (S114: NO), the ball entering the second start port 11 (start 2) is stored in the empty area of the storage order area (S115).

  In the order storage in S115, the first special symbol reservation storage and the second special symbol reservation storage are stored in the same storage order area. (Start 1) and the entrance memory (start 2) of the second start port 11 are mixed according to the entrance order.

  However, since the upper limit (full) of each of the first special symbol hold memory (start 1) and the second special symbol hold memory (start 2) is four, there are already four first special symbol hold memories. (S113: YES), even if there is a space in the storage order area, it is not stored. Similarly, if there are already four second special symbol hold memories (S114: YES), there is a space in the storage order area. I do n’t remember.

When the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the memory of rank 1 corresponding to the variable display is erased, and rank 2 or lower. Are shifted up one rank each.
[Attack determination processing]
In the case of a configuration in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed simultaneously, a determination process of whether or not the first special symbol on-holding memory in which the game ball has entered and stored on the first starting port 11 (starting port 1) And the second special symbol hold memory (for the start port 2) that is stored and stored after the game ball has entered the second start port 12 is the determination process of FIG. This is performed in the same manner as in FIG.

  However, in the main routine of the main controller 40, the determination process (for the start port 1) and the determination process (for the start port 2) are incorporated as separate subroutines. ) Is executed and then the success / failure determination process (for the start port 2) is executed (the reverse order may be used).

  On the other hand, as in this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and in the case of a configuration that changes in the order of entering the start port (first start port or second start port), The success / failure determination process similar to that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 5 and 6) is performed.

  However, the reserved storage subject to determination at the time of affirmative determination in S24 follows the order stored in the reserved storage area (the oldest one is subject to determination), and may be the first special symbol reserved storage. In some cases, the second special symbol hold memory is used.

  Since the average variation time and the shortest variation time of the second special symbol are 1 second as described above (see FIG. 13), the variation patterns of S30 and S32 shown in FIG. A short variation time is selected.

Further, the variation start command transmitted in S33 shown in FIG. 5 includes data for determining whether the variation start command for the first special symbol or the variation start command for the second special symbol. .
[Variation display]
The control of the first special symbol display device 9a and the second special symbol display device 9b by the main control device 40 for the special symbol variation display and final display is the same as the control of the special symbol display device 9 in the first embodiment. is there. Note that neither special symbol changes during the jackpot game. In addition, regardless of which special symbol is won, the same effect symbol display device 6 displays the number of rounds related to the jackpot game, the number of winning prizes, and the like.

However, the control of the effect symbol display device 6 by the effect symbol control device 47 (pseudo symbol variation display and final display) is different from the first embodiment.
In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the effect design control device 47 receives a change start command (S211: YES), it is a change start command for the first special symbol. Is determined (S212).

  If the determination is affirmative, the pseudo symbol and the variation effect to be confirmed and displayed are determined based on the confirmed symbol and the variation pattern (S213), and the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display the variation of the pseudo symbol (S214).

  However, if a negative determination is made in S212, that is, if it is a change start command for the second special symbol, S213 to S214 are not executed. In other words, the pseudo-design variation display is not performed for the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the effect symbol control device 47 receives the symbol stop command (S215: YES), the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display the pseudo symbol determined in S213. A final display is made (S216).

  However, if the pseudo symbol variation display is not performed in S212 described above, even if the symbol stop command is received (S215: YES), the pseudo symbol confirmation display (S216) is not performed. In this case, the symbol stop command is merely a notification that the second special symbol has been confirmed and displayed.

In the case of FIG. 17, if the command is for the second special symbol, the pseudo symbol and the variation effect are not determined, but the configuration as shown in FIG. 9 (not shown in FIG. 10) is also possible. Good.
[Example of display by effect symbol display device 6]
Although the pseudo symbol variation display is performed for the first special symbol variation display, the pseudo symbol variation display is not performed for the second special symbol variation display. This is as illustrated in FIGS.

  For example, at the start of pseudo variable display (A) to fixed display (B) corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol, the next pseudo graphic variable display starts (C), the number of pseudo hold displays decreases by one, and reach display ( D), reach action (E) to (F), finalized display (G), and the next pseudo symbol variation display start (H) to finalized display (I).

  However, when the second special symbol is a jackpot, the pseudo-symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and a “big jackpot” notification screen is suddenly displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 19J). In addition, since the off-pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed immediately before the “big hit” notification screen (see FIG. 19I), the player is surprised by the sudden big hit.

As described above, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment includes the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and the first special symbol display device 9a and the second special symbol display device 9b controlled by the main control device 40. And the effect symbol display device 6 controlled by the effect symbol control device 47, and the main control device 40 draws a hit (the first lottery) when the game ball enters the first start port 11, and the first Includes a special symbol display device 9a to control and display the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery, and also includes the lottery result data indicating the result of the first lottery and the variable time data designating the pseudo symbol variation time. When the change start command is transmitted and the game ball enters the second start port 12, the winning lottery is drawn with the same probability as the first lottery (second lottery), and the second special symbol display device 9b is controlled. From the first lottery to the first special A configuration in which the second finalizing displayed special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery in a shorter time than the time elapsed until the confirmation display of the handle,
The production symbol control device 47 controls the production symbol display device 6 based on the received variation start command and displays the pseudo symbol variation display only when the variation start command based on the execution of the first lottery is received. .

  Therefore, even if there are two special symbols, the control burden of the entire pachinko machine is almost the same as that of a conventional pachinko machine with one special symbol, but there is a novelty that has never existed in the past, such as production that suddenly generates a big hit. Production becomes possible, and it becomes a pachinko machine rich in taste. And since it is the structure which does not perform the pseudo hold display of the 2nd special symbol, the effect such as the sudden big hit becomes the effect which surprises the player more.

In addition, if it is configured to always display two pseudo symbols, the player will always see two different pseudo symbols, so the concentration will be dispersed, and on the contrary, the original interest cannot be tasted. However, even if two special symbols are provided as in this embodiment, only the pseudo symbol of one of the special symbols is displayed, so that the concentration is not dispersed and the original pachinko game is interesting. It becomes possible to make it feel for a while.
[Example 3]
In the second embodiment, the pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is not displayed at all, but the pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is not displayed depending on the gaming state. An example in which symbols are displayed will be described as a third embodiment. Since the configuration of the pachinko machine is the same as that of the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are used to omit the illustration and description.

  The basic specifications of this pachinko machine are as shown in FIG. 20 and are substantially the same as those of the second embodiment (see FIG. 13). However, the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 9b (in FIG. 2 special drawing ") and the average fluctuation time and the shortest fluctuation time are different from those of the second embodiment.

Among the processes performed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of the main routine, the input check process is performed in the same manner as in the second embodiment (see FIG. 14 or FIG. 15).
However, when the first special symbol hold memory and the second special symbol hold memory increase in S103, S107 of FIG. 14 or S115 of FIG. 15, the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 displays the first special symbol hold memory as illustrated in FIG. The pseudo-hold display of the total number of the lighting numbers of the first special symbol hold storage display device 10a and the lighting number of the second special symbol hold storage display device 10b is made.

An example of the change in the pseudo hold display will be described with reference to FIG.
First, it is assumed that the first special symbol hold memory (indicated by the first 1) and the second special symbol hold memory (indicated by the first 2) are as shown in (a). Note that the beginning 1 and beginning 2 are described for convenience of explanation, and these characters are not displayed (other than that, characters and figures that can distinguish the beginning 1 and the beginning 2 are not displayed at all). .

When the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the pseudo hold display is decreased by 1 (b).
When the ball enters the second start port 12 and the second special symbol hold memory (start 2) increases by 1, the pseudo hold display also increases by 1 (c, g).

When the ball enters the first starting port 11 and the first special symbol hold memory (start 1) increases by 1, the pseudo hold display also increases by 1 (d, e).
However, if there are already four start 1s (if they are full), the first special symbol hold memory (start 1) does not increase and the pseudo hold display does not increase even if the ball enters the first start port 11 (f). This also applies to the second special symbol hold storage (start 2).

  Thus, since the pseudo-hold display of the first special symbol hold memory (start 1) and the second special symbol hold memory (start 2) are mixed, the player can determine what number of the pseudo-hold display is the start 1, It is very difficult to determine whether it is the first two.

The success / failure determination process for the first special symbol reserved memory and the second special symbol reserved memory is performed in the same manner as in the second embodiment.
The control of the first special symbol display device 9a and the second special symbol display device 9b by the main control device 40 for the variable symbol display and the fixed symbol display is the same as in the second embodiment.

However, the control of the effect symbol display device 6 by the effect symbol control device 47 (pseudo symbol variation display and final display) is different from the second embodiment.
In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the effect symbol control device 47 receives a change start command (S221: YES), it is a change start command for the first special symbol. Is determined (S222).

  If it is a variation start command for the first special symbol (S222: YES), and if it is a normal probability state (S223: YES), the pseudo symbol and the variation effect to be confirmed and displayed are determined based on the confirmed symbol and the variation pattern. (S225), the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display a pseudo symbol variation (S226).

  Further, it is not a change start command for the first special symbol, that is, a change start command for the second special symbol (S222: NO), and it is in the open extended state (time shortening state or high probability state). (S224: YES), S225 to S226 are executed in the same manner.

  In the determination of the fluctuating effect in S225, one of the ten A to J display patterns shown in FIG. 24A is determined if the first special symbol is a pseudo symbol, and if the second special symbol is a pseudo symbol, FIG. One of ten types of K to U display patterns shown in (b) is determined.

  As described above, when the normal probability state, the pseudo symbol variation display is performed corresponding to the first special symbol variation display, and when the open extended state, the pseudo symbol variation display is performed corresponding to the second special symbol variation display. Fluctuation display is performed.

  In addition, since the data indicating which state is the normal probability state, the time shortening state, or the high probability state is given from the main control device 40, the effect symbol control device 47 makes the determinations of S223 and S224 based on this data. I do.

  As described above, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment includes the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and the first special symbol display device 9a and the second special symbol display device 9b controlled by the main control device 40. And the effect symbol display device 6 controlled by the effect symbol control device 47. In the gaming state, the opening time of the second start port 12 is limited to the base time and the second start port 12 is opened. There is an open extended state in which the time is limited to an extended time longer than the base time, and the main control device 40 draws a hit when the game ball enters the first start port 11 (first lottery), When the first special symbol display device 9a is controlled to display the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery and the game ball enters the second starting port 12, the winning probability is the same as the first lottery. The lottery (second lottery), the second special symbol display device 9 The second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is controlled and displayed, and the effect symbol control device 47 is configured to display the first lottery result data indicating the result of the first lottery and the pseudo symbol in the normal state. Only when the change start command including the change time data for specifying the change time is received, based on the received change start command, the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display the change of the pseudo symbol to be released. Based on the received variation start command only when the variation start command including the second lottery result data indicating the result of the second lottery and the variation time data specifying the variation time of the pseudo symbol is received in the extended state. Then, the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display the pseudo symbol variation.

  That is, in the normal probability state, the first starting port 11 that can always enter the ball has a relatively higher frequency of entering than the second starting port 12, and in the open extended state, the second starting port 11 than the first starting port 11. No. 12 has a relatively high entry frequency, and the lottery result of the entry with a relatively high entry frequency is notified by a special symbol and a pseudo symbol according to the gaming state.

  Therefore, even if there are two special symbols, the control burden of the entire pachinko machine is almost the same as that of a conventional ball and ball game machine with one special symbol, and the player will receive a lottery depending on the game state. Notification can be made and the player can concentrate and enjoy the game.

  And even if there are two special symbols, the control burden of the entire pachinko machine is almost the same as that of a conventional pachinko machine with one special symbol, but there is a novelty that has never existed in the past, such as production that suddenly generates a big hit. Production becomes possible, and it becomes a pachinko machine rich in taste.

In addition, if it is configured to always display two pseudo symbols, the player will always see two different pseudo symbols, so the concentration will be dispersed, and on the contrary, the original interest cannot be tasted. However, even if two special symbols are provided as in this embodiment, only the pseudo symbol of one of the special symbols is displayed, so that the concentration is not dispersed and the original pachinko game is interesting. It becomes possible to make it feel for a while.
[Example 4]
Example 3 is an example in which the pseudo symbol of the first special symbol or the pseudo symbol of the second special symbol is alternatively displayed according to the gaming state, but this is the jackpot or reach described in Example 1 or 2 Since it is possible to combine a configuration for displaying a pseudo symbol at the time of detachment, an example thereof will be described as a fourth embodiment. Except for the part related to FIG. 25 described below, the configuration and operation of the pachinko machine are the same as those in the third embodiment, and therefore the same reference numerals are used to omit the illustration and description.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, when the effect symbol control device 47 receives a variation start command (S231: YES), it determines whether or not it is a variation start command for the first special symbol (S232). ).

  If it is a variation start command for the first special symbol (S232: YES), and if it is a normal probability state (S233: YES), the pseudo symbol and variation effect to be determined and displayed based on the fixed symbol and the variation pattern are determined. (S237), the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display a pseudo symbol variation (S238).

  Further, it is not a change start command for the first special symbol, that is, a change start command for the second special symbol (S232: NO), and it is in the open extended state (time shortening state or high probability state). (S234: YES), S225 to S226 are executed in the same manner.

  Furthermore, although it is a variation start command for the first special symbol (S232: YES), it is a variation start command for the second special symbol when it is not the normal probability state (S233: NO) (S232). : NO), when not in the extended extension state (S234: NO), if it is a command indicating a big hit (S235: YES) or a command indicating a loss of reach (S236: YES), S225 to S226 are executed in the same manner To do.

  As described above, when the normal probability state, the pseudo symbol variation display is performed corresponding to the first special symbol variation display, and when the open extended state, the pseudo symbol variation display is performed corresponding to the second special symbol variation display. Fluctuation display is performed. Furthermore, if the jackpot or out of reach, the pseudo symbol variation display is also performed for the variation display of the second special symbol in the normal probability state, and the variation display of the first special symbol is performed in the open extended state. Also, pseudo-pattern variation display is performed.

As described above, this pachinko machine is the same as the pachinko machine in the third embodiment.
When the first lottery or the second lottery is performed, the main control device 40 determines whether or not to perform reach display during the pseudo symbol variation display, and includes data for instructing reach when the reach display is determined. The effect symbol control device 47 receives the variation start command of the second special symbol as well as the variation start command of the first special symbol in the normal state. Even if the result of the second lottery is a win and data indicating reach is included, the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled based on the received variation start command to display the variation of the pseudo symbol. In the extended extended state, not only when the change start command for the second special symbol is received, but also when the change start command for the first special symbol is received, the result of the first lottery is winning If it contains data instructing fine reach to control performance symbol display device 6 based on the change start command received to perform variable display of pseudo symbols in.

In the case of Example 3, since only the pseudo symbol for one special symbol is always displayed, even if the other lottery result can be expected, it is well communicated to the player by the pseudo symbol. However, with the configuration of Example 4, if there is something that can be expected for the other lottery (win or reach), this can also be displayed well with a pseudo-symbol, so the player Concentration does not disperse and never miss a lottery announcement with a sense of expectation.
[Modifications of Embodiments 3 and 4]
In Example 3 or 4, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the first special symbol pseudo-holding display is performed in the normal probability state, and the second special symbol pseudo-holding display is performed in the open extended state. Good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), a pseudo hold display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be performed in any gaming state.
When both pseudo hold displays are performed, as shown in FIG. 26C, the pseudo hold display of the first special symbol is relatively large in the normal probability state, and the pseudo hold display of the second special symbol is displayed in the open extended state. You may make it the structure displayed relatively large.

  Further, in Example 3 or 4, in the normal probability state or in the open extended state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed as pseudo-designs, that is, if any one of the special symbols is changed, the pseudo-design is always changed. You may make it the structure to carry out.

In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 27, the pseudo symbol of the first special symbol is displayed large in the normal probability state (a), and the pseudo symbol of the second special symbol is displayed large in the open extended state (b). .
[Others]
The effect symbol control device 47 of each embodiment corresponds to the sub-control device described in the claims. However, the voice / lamp integrated control device 46 transmits a command or data so that the effect symbol display is performed via the effect symbol control device 47. It can also be said that the device 6 is controlled (the sound / lamp integrated control device 46 corresponds to the sub-control device). Further, the functions (all or a part) of the effect symbol control device 47 may be integrated into the voice / lamp integrated control device 46.

  In Examples 2-4, it is set as the structure (For example, a 1st special symbol may be fluctuate | varied 4 times continuously etc.) which is drawn (fluctuated) in the order which entered regardless of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol. However, even if the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuate in parallel, for example, even if the first special symbol is fluctuating and the reserved memory of the first special symbol exists, Alternatively, the second special symbol may start changing as soon as the player enters the ball 12.

The pseudo symbol is not limited to the numeric symbol shown in each embodiment, and may be a character, for example.
[capture]
The reason why the number of prize balls is different between the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 have the same lottery probability due to the game balls entering, and the lottery wins. The game value (bonus game) generated in this case is the same, but the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the starting port is different.

  As a player's request, of course, he wants to play with a pachinko machine that hits a lot and wins a lot of prize balls. However, with such pachinko machines, the management of amusement stores is not realized. In other words, it must be a pachinko machine that is balanced between the player and the amusement store.

    Therefore, it is conceivable that a state advantageous to the player (a jackpot state, a high probability state, a short time state) is a state more advantageous to the player, and conversely, a state disadvantageous to the player (normal probability state) is It is more disadvantageous for the player. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a gaming machine that is balanced between the player and the game store as usual while answering the player's request.

  As a method of making the player's advantageous state more advantageous, the probability of becoming a probable jackpot is conventionally 1/2 (probable jackpot / all jackpots), but it is set to 2/3, etc. It is possible to make it easier to get out.

  On the other hand, as a method of making the state disadvantageous to the player more unfavorable, it is conceivable to reduce the jackpot probability of the normal probability state and reduce the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball wins the starting opening. . However, if the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins at the start opening is reduced, if a big hit does not occur during the high probability state, a lot of game balls are used regardless of the high probability state. As a result, the player is no longer in an advantageous state.

  Therefore, a plurality of start openings are provided, and only one start opening is made a variable winning device (for example, an electric tulip) that is opened when a symbol is hit, and an award to be paid out when a game ball wins the variable start opening. By setting the number of balls to be paid out when a game ball is won at a start port that is not variable and has a large number of balls, the above-mentioned problem of ball reduction during high-probability games can be solved.

  During high-probability games, the opening time of the variable winning device that is released by shortening the normal symbol variation time and the normal symbol hit will be extended, so many game balls will win at the starting point of the variable winning device. become. In the normal probability state, the variation time of the normal symbol is long, and the opening time of the blade that is released when the normal symbol hits is short, so that the game ball hardly wins at the start of the variable winning device.

The front view of the game board of Example 1. FIG. 1 is an electric block diagram of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating specifications of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart of input check processing executed by the main control device according to the first embodiment. The flowchart (1) of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus of Example 1 performs. The flowchart (2) of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus of Example 1 performs. The flowchart of the special game process which the main control apparatus of Example 1 performs. The flowchart of the symbol fluctuation | variation process and symbol fluctuation | variation stop process which the production | presentation symbol control apparatus of Example 1 performs. The modification example flowchart of the symbol variation process and symbol variation stop process which the production symbol control apparatus of Example 1 performs. Explanatory drawing of the production | presentation display pattern and pseudo | simulation design of Example 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the pseudo hold display of Example 1. FIG. The front view of the game board of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating specifications of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. 7 is a flowchart of input check processing executed by the main control device according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a modification of input check processing executed by the main control device according to the second embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the pseudo hold display of Example 2. FIG. The modification example flowchart of the symbol variation process and symbol variation stop process which the production symbol control apparatus of Example 2 performs. The display explanatory drawing (1) of the pseudo | simulation pattern of Example 2. FIG. The display explanatory drawing (2) of the pseudo | simulation symbol of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating specifications of the pachinko machine according to Embodiment 3. Explanatory drawing of the pseudo hold display of Example 3. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the change of the pseudo hold display of the third embodiment. The modification example flowchart of the symbol fluctuation | variation process and symbol fluctuation | variation stop process which the production symbol control apparatus of Example 3 performs. Explanatory drawing of the production | presentation display pattern of Example 3. FIG. The modification example flowchart of the symbol variation process and symbol variation stop process which the production symbol control apparatus of Example 4 performs. Explanatory drawing (1) of the modification of Example 3, 4. FIG. Explanatory drawing (2) of the modification of Example 3, 4. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... game board,
3 ... game area,
6 ... Production symbol display device,
9 ... Special symbol display device,
9a ... 1st special symbol display device,
9b ... second special symbol display device,
10 ... Special symbol hold storage display device,
10a ... 1st special symbol reservation memory display device,
10b ... 2nd special symbol hold storage display device,
11 ... 1st starting port,
12 ... the second starting port,
14 ... Grand prize opening,
40 ... Main control device,
46 ... Voice / lamp integrated control device,
47 ... Production design control device.

Claims (7)

A special symbol display device controlled by the main control device, and an effect symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The main control device, when a game ball enters the start opening, lottery to win, to control the special symbol display device to confirm and display a special symbol indicating the result of the lottery,
The sub-control device is based on a display control command including data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main control device and variable time data for specifying a variable time of a pseudo symbol for performing a pseudo effect of the special symbol. In a ball game machine that controls the effect symbol display device to display the variation of the pseudo symbol,
A bullet ball game machine characterized in that a pseudo symbol change display by the effect symbol display device is performed only when a pre-set pseudo symbol display execution condition is met. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1,
The main control device is configured to transmit the display control command to the sub-control device every lottery,
The ball game machine characterized in that the sub-control device determines whether or not the pseudo symbol display execution condition is met. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The main control device includes reach determination means for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect with a pseudo design,
The content of determination of the reach determination means is included in the display control command and transmitted to the sub-control device,
The sub control device determines that the pseudo symbol display execution condition is met when the display control command includes data indicating that the lottery result is a win or information indicating that the reach effect is performed. A ball game machine characterized by A first start port and a second start port;
A first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device controlled by the main control device;
And a production symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The main controller is
When the game ball enters the first starting port, a winning / winning lottery is performed (hereinafter referred to as “first lottery”), and the first special symbol display device is controlled to indicate the result of the first lottery. Make sure the symbol is displayed,
When the game ball enters the second starting opening, the winning lottery is drawn with the same probability as the first lottery (hereinafter referred to as “second lottery”), the second special symbol display device is controlled, The second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is displayed in a shorter time than the elapsed time from the execution of the first lottery to the final display of the first special symbol;
The sub-control device includes data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main control device, variation time data for designating a variation time of the pseudo symbol for performing the pseudo-designation of the special symbol, and the result of the lottery in the first lottery. The display control received is received only when the display control command including data capable of determining whether the display command is based on the second lottery or the display command is based on the first lottery. A bullet ball game machine characterized in that the effect symbol display device is controlled based on a command to cause the pseudo symbol to be changed. A first starter that can always enter the ball,
A second starting port that cannot be entered when closed and is easily opened by opening the normal symbol lottery.
A first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device controlled by the main control device;
And a production symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The gaming state includes a normal state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to the base time and an open extension state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to an extension time longer than the base time. Yes,
The main controller is
When the game ball enters the first starting port, a winning / winning lottery is performed (hereinafter referred to as “first lottery”), and the first special symbol display device is controlled to indicate the result of the first lottery. Make sure the symbol is displayed,
When the game ball enters the second starting port, the winning lottery is drawn with the same probability as the first lottery (hereinafter referred to as “second lottery”), and the second special symbol display device is controlled to control the second lottery. The second special symbol indicating the result of the 2 lottery is displayed and confirmed.
The sub-control device
The data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main controller, the variable time data specifying the pseudo symbol variation time for performing the pseudo-designation of the special symbol, and whether the lottery result is the result of the first lottery 2) Receive a display control command that contains data that can be determined by lottery,
In the normal state, only when the display command is based on the first lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to display the pseudo symbol variation display,
In the open extended state, only when the display command is from the second lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to display the pseudo symbol variation display. A ball game machine characterized by that. A first starter that can always enter the ball,
A second start opening that is easy to enter when it is closed and cannot be entered when it is closed,
A first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device controlled by the main control device;
And a production symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device,
The gaming state includes a normal state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to the base time and an open extension state in which the opening time of the second starting port is limited to an extension time longer than the base time. Yes,
The main controller is
When the game ball enters the first starting port, a winning / winning lottery is performed (hereinafter referred to as “first lottery”), and the first special symbol display device is controlled to indicate the result of the first lottery. Make sure the symbol is displayed,
When the game ball enters the second starting port, the winning lottery is drawn with the same probability as the first lottery (hereinafter referred to as “second lottery”), and the second special symbol display device is controlled to control the second lottery. The second special symbol indicating the result of the 2 lottery is displayed and confirmed.
When the first lottery or the second lottery is carried out, it comprises a reach determining means for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect with a pseudo pattern,
The sub-control device
Data indicating the result of the lottery sent from the main control device, variable time data designating the pseudo symbol variation time for performing the pseudo-designation of the special symbol, data capable of determining the determination result of the reach determination means, and the lottery Receiving a display control command including data capable of determining whether the result is the result of the first lottery or the result of the second lottery,
In the normal state, when the display command is based on the first lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to cause the pseudo symbol to be changed and displayed. If the control command is based on the second lottery, the received display control command is only included when the result of the second lottery is a win and when the reach determination means determines that the reach effect is to be performed. Based on the effect design display device based on the pseudo design variation display,
In the open extended state, if the display command is based on the second lottery, the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the received display control command to display the pseudo symbol variation display, When the display control command is based on the first lottery, the received display control command is only when the result of the first lottery is a win and when it is determined that the reach effect is performed by the reach determination means. A ball game machine characterized in that the effect symbol display device is controlled based on the above to cause a pseudo symbol variation display. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The main control unit does not display the second special symbol during variable display or final display of the first special symbol, and does not display the second special symbol during variable display or final display. This is a bullet ball game machine that does not display any fluctuations.

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